HP Pavilion Dm3 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following:
●Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed.
●Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled.
●Wireless device or router hardware has failed.
●Wireless device encountered interference from other devices.
NOTE:Wireless networking devices are included with select computer models only. If wireless
networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of...

Network icon for WLAN is not displayed
If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the
software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows “Device not Found” error message may also
be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled.
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site
at 
http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the
manufacturers Web site...

WLAN connection is very weak
If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, follow the
steps below to minimize interference from other devices:
●Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point.
●Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone to be sure
that other wireless devices are not interfering.
Cannot connect to the wireless router
If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are...

2.Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).
24 Chapter 3   Wireless and local area networks 

4 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
NOTE:In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse to the computer
using one of the USB ports on the computer.
Setting pointing device preferences
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and printers. Then, right-click the device
representing your computer, and click Mouse settings.
Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer...

Rotating (select models only)
NOTE:For some computer models, rotating is enabled at the factory. To disable rotating, select
Control panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Multitouch Gestures. Then, clear the check box
next to the function you want to disable.
Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the
TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb.
Pinching (select models only)
NOTE:For some computer models,...

NOTE:Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features. To enable these features, select
Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select
Mouse settings.
Using the action keys
Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard.
To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function.
NOTE:Depending on the application you are using, pressing the fn key and one of the action keys...

KeyIconDescription
Decrease
brightnessDecreases the screen brightness level incrementally.
Increase brightnessIncreases the screen brightness level incrementally.
SleepInitiates Sleep.
Switch screen
imageSwitches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing the switch
screen image key alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor
display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the...

HotkeyDescription
fn+escDisplays information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
fn+up arrowScrolls the page up.
fn+down arrowScrolls the page down.
fn+left arrowDepending on the software, one of the following functions occurs:
●Returns the cursor to the beginning of the line where the
cursor is located.
– or –
●Returns to the beginning of the document.
fn+right arrowDepending on the software, one of the following functions occurs:
●Places the cursor at the end of the...

ComponentDescription
(1)fn keyEnables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the num lk key.
(2)Embedded numeric keypadCan be used like an external numeric keypad.
(3)num lk keyEnables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(4)Num lock light
●On: The embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
– or –
●On: Num lock is enabled on a connected optional numeric
keypad.
Using the embedded numeric keypad
The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad...