HP Pavilion Dm3 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their
standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key
combination.
●To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold
the fn key while pressing the keypad key.
●To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on:
◦Press and hold the fn key to...

5Multimedia
Multimedia features
Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view
pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components:
●External optical drive (select models only) for playing audio and video discs
●Integrated speakers for listening to music
●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio
●Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and...

NOTE:Volume can also be controlled through the Windows operating system and some programs.
Using the media activity keys
The media activity keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into an external
optical drive (select models only).
●When an audio CD or a DVD or BD is not playing, press the play/pause key (2) to play the disc.
●When an audio CD or a DVD or BD is playing, use the following keys:
◦To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press...

Using HP MediaSmart software
HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can
enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also manage and edit your photo collections.
MediaSmart includes the following features:
●Playlist upload support:
◦Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums, such as Snapfish.
◦Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube.
◦Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.
●Pandora Internet radio (North...

●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs
●Stream radio programs
●Create (burn) audio CDs using an optional optical drive
Connecting external audio devices
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones,...

●Edit pictures and video and create presentations
●Connect external video devices
Connecting an external monitor or projector
The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector
to the computer.
▲To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE:If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press the switch
screen image key to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing the...

To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.Press the switch screen image key on the computer to switch the image between the display
devices connected to the computer.
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to...

For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:
●If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside
your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and
then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as
necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems.
●Whenever possible, place bright light sources...

6 Power management
Setting power devices
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory,
thereby conserving power and letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. While the computer
is in the Sleep state, the power light blinks. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period
or if the battery reaches a critical...

Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when
running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or
when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
To initiate Hibernation:
▲Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate.
To exit...