HP Pavilion Dm3 2000 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...

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You
can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature.
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...

Password Function
Power-on password*
●Protects access to the computer contents.
●After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:If you forget your power-on password, you
cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
NOTE:The administrator password can be used in place of
the power-on password.
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics.
Administrator password
Your administrator...

Power-on password
Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it
must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on
password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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...

Using firewall software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be
able to gain access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall
software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy.
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....

Installing an optional security cable 69 

10 Changing QuickWeb settings
Turning HP QuickWeb on and off
To disable or reenable QuickWeb from within the Windows operating system:
1.Select Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb > HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. The
QuickWeb dialog box is displayed.
2.Click the Status tab.
3.Select the Enable or Disable check box to turn on or off QuickWeb.
4.Click OK.
NOTE:The HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool can also be accessed by selecting Start > Control
Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Select Large icons...