HP Pavilion Dm3 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Notebook Essentials 

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Contents
Chapter 1: What’s next?
Introducing HP QuickWeb (select models only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Updating your antivirus software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . .  1
Getting to know your computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Connecting to an existing wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Setting up a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router  . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Step 3:...

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Chapter 1: What’s next?
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the next steps in this guide 
before you begin using the computer. These steps include setting up your wired and wireless 
networking features. You will also find pract ical information to help you protect and 
maintain the computer. First, read this chapter  completely, because it explains what to do and 
where to find additional information. Then, r ead specific chapters for additional...

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Chapter 1: What’s next?
The following list highlights the entertainmen t features of your computer and explains where 
to get additional information about each feature.
■Multimedia software —Your computer comes with preinstalled multimedia software, 
including HP MediaSmart, which allows you  to listen to music, play movies, and 
manage your photo collection. For details, refer to Chapter 6, “Using software.”
■Au di o —Your computer includes integrated speakers. For more information...

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Chapter 2: Finding information
For detailed information about your computer, such as power management, drives, memory, 
security, and other features, click Start, click Help and Support , and then click User 
Guides . You do not need to connect to the Internet to access the user guides in H\
elp and 
Support.
✎User guides for select models may also be provided on a  User Guides disc. 
Locating your electronic manuals
User Guides
Help and Support 

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Chapter 2: Finding information
In addition to the user guides, Help and  Support also provides information about the 
operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. To access Help and 
Support, click  Start, and then click  Help and Support. For country- or region-specific 
support, go to http://www.hp.com/support , select your country or region, and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
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