HP Pavilion Dm3 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Chapter 6: Using software
Using the optional external optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW 
discs, you can burn data, video, and audio file s, including MP3 and WAV music files, using 
software such as Cyberlink Power2Go.
Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD:
■Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs.
■A CD-RW or DVD-RW disc is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio 
or video recordings...

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Most software, including the operating system,  is updated frequently by the manufacturer or 
provider. Important updates to the software in cluded with the computer may have been 
released since the computer left the factory.
Some updates may affect the way the computer  responds to optional software or external 
devices. Many updates provide security enhancements.
Update the operating system and other software  installed on the computer as soon as the...

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Chapter 7: Backup and recovery
Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to 
help you with the following tasks for safeguar ding your information and restoring it in case 
of a system failure:
■Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files. You can 
back up individual files and folders, or yo u can use one of the following methods to 
back up your computer:
❏Creating system restore points. System restore...

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■Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of 
your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps:
a. Display the screen.
b. Copy the screen: To copy only the active window, press  alt+fn+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press  fn+prt sc.
c. Open a word-processing document, click  Edit,...

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■Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive.
■If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery 
discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you are prompted to continue the disc 
creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Click Start , click All Programs , click Recovery Manager , and then click Recovery 
Disc Creation .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using Windows Backup and...

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Create a system restore point
1. Click Start, click  Control  Panel, click  System and Security , and then click System .
2. In the left pane, click  System protection.
3. Click the  System Protection  tab.
4. Under  Protection Settings , select the disk for which you  want to create a restore point.
5. Click  Create.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and...

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Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition
On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed 
by pressing either the Start button or f11. This restores the computer  to its factory condition.
To restore the system from the partition, follow these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
❏Click  Start, click  All Programs , click Recovery Manager , and then click 
Recovery Manager...

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Chapter 8: Routine care
ÄCAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display.
To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If 
the screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic 
screen cleaner.
Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the  pointer to jump around on the screen. To 
avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp...

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■When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not check it in with 
the rest of your bags.
ÄAvoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields 
include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security 
devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of 
magnetism and will not damage a drive.
■In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline. If...