HP Pavilion Dm3 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb 
(select models only)
HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from your Windows 
operating system. QuickWeb allows you to ra pidly access certain programs without the need 
to start Windows. QuickWeb is ready to go within seconds of sliding the power switch and 
includes the following features:
■Web browser—Search and browse the Internet, and create links to your favorite 
We b s i t e s .
■Chat—Chat with friends on multiple...

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The first time you start your computer after completing the Windows setup process, the 
QuickWeb setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate QuickWeb. 
After you have gone through this setup process, the QuickWeb Home screen appears. Click 
an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch a program.
✎The QuickWeb Home screen may look slightly different from the illustrati\
on in this 
section.
✎The following...

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✎If QuickWeb is activated, it starts every time you turn on your computer. To start 
Microsoft® Windows®, you must click the Windows  Start icon in the QuickWeb 
Home screen. 
To start Microsoft Windows: 1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears.
2. Click the Windows  Start icon, on the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen.
3. Click  Ye s in the Windows dialog box.
✎Clicking  Make Windows your default Power On...

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Identifying the LaunchBar icons
The following table shows and describes LaunchBar icons.
Icon Description
Launches the Web browser. You can bookmark your favorite Web sites and 
view Web pages.
Launches the Chat application. This is compatible with Google Talk, Windows 
Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and other providers.
Launches Skype (select models only). Th is is a voice over Internet protocol 
(VoIP) that lets you communicate...

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Identifying the notification icons
The following table identifies and describes the notification icons.
Icon Description
Indicates that a USB drive is present.  If a USB drive is inserted, the File 
Manager window containing a USB icon opens. Click the  USB icon to open the 
File Manager window. Right-click the  USB icon to open a menu to safely eject 
the device.
Indicates that the network is connected. Click the  Network icon to...

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1. After turning on your computer, click the  Settings icon. The Settings panel selection 
box is displayed.
2. Click the icon that corresponds to the system setting you want to modify. Choose from  any of the following:
❏Date and Time
❏Input Language  
❏Language and Keyboard
❏Network
❏Environment Settings 
❏Screen Settings
❏Vo l u m e  C o n t r o l
❏Applications
✎For more information on changing settings  in the Settings panel,...

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To play music: 1. Click the  Music icon on the LaunchBar.
Music Player is displayed.
2. On the left side of the Music Player window , navigate to the directory that contains your 
music files. The directory can be on either your hard drive or an external drive.
3. Click a music file you want to play from  the list on the right side of the window.
4. When you are finished making your music selection, click the  Play icon at the bottom...

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Chat is an instant messaging program that is  compatible with Google Talk, Windows Live 
Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and other providers.
To start an instant messaging session:
1. Click the  Chat icon on the LaunchBar.
The buddy list window and a configuration tool are displayed.
2. In the buddy list window, click  Help to get information on configuring Chat for your 
instant messaging protocol and setting up yo ur account. You can...

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To turn QuickWeb on and off from within the Windows operating system: 1. Click  Start, click All Programs , click HP QuickWeb , and then click  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.
✎The HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool can also be accessed by clicking  Start, clicking 
Control Panel, and then...