HP Pavilion Dm3 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

External devices
Using a USB device
A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer,
scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional docking device or optional expansion product.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
The computer has 4 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An...

To remove a USB device:
1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of in the notification area.
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE:You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Remove the device.
Using Digital Media Slot cards
Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and...

2.Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed.
Removing a digital card
CAUTION:To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely
remove the digital card.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
NOTE:To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying...

9Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this guide to use the following features:
●Passwords
●Antivirus software
●Firewall software
●Critical security updates
●Optional security cable
NOTE:Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being...

Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:
●A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive.
●A password set in Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set
in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt.
Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
●When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.
●Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer....

Administrator password
Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in
Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility.
Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows,
nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be sure that you record your password and
store it in a safe place.
Managing an administrator password
To set, change, or...

Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10....

Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all
incoming and outgoing traffic. Refer to the firewall user guide or contact your firewall manufacturer for
more information.
NOTE:Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer
or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the problem,
disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then...

10 Changing QuickWeb settings
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb
To disable or reenable QuickWeb from within the Windows operating system:
1.Click Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb. The HP QuickWeb Installer folder opens. Click HP
QuickWeb Configuration Tool.
2.Select the Enable QuickWeb check box.
3.Click OK.
NOTE:The HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool can also be accessed by clicking Start > Control
Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Select Large icons or Small icons to locate the HP
QuickWeb...

A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press...