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 instant  messaging programs, such as Google Talk, 
Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, or other providers.
■Skype (select models only)—Skype is a voice ove r Internet protocol (VoIP) that lets you 
communicate free of charge with other Skype users. With Skype, you can have a 
conference call or a video chat with one or more people at a time. You can also make 
long-distance phone calls to land lines.
■Web e-mail—View and send e-mail using Yahoo, Gmail, and other Web e-mail 
providers.
■Web calendar—Display, edit, and organize your schedule using your favorite online 
calendar program.
■Music Player—Listen to your favorite music and create playlists.
■Photo Viewer—Browse through photos, create albums, and view slide shows. 
						

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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 section assumes that you have  turned on HP QuickWeb. To turn off or 
turn on HP QuickWeb, refer to the section “Turning HP QuickWeb on and\
 off ,” later in 
this chapter.
QuickWeb allows you to access certain programs  within seconds, without starting Windows. 
To start QuickWeb when the computer is turned off:
1. Turn on your computer. 
The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears.
2. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch an application.
Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time
Using HP QuickWeb 
						

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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 experience  in this dialog box turns 
off QuickWeb. To turn on QuickWeb, refer  to the section “Turning HP QuickWeb on 
and off,” later in this chapter. 
Identifying the QuickWeb control icons
The following table shows and describes the QuickWeb control icons.
Starting Microsoft Windows
Icon Description
Launches the Windows operating system.
Shuts the computer down.
Returns to the QuickWeb Home screen. 
						

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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 free of charge with other Skype users.
Launches Web e-mail so you can view your Web-based e-mail programs such 
as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, and other Web e-mail providers.
Launches the Web calendar so you can  schedule and manage your activities 
using your favorite online calendar program.
Launches the Music Player. Select and play music stored on your hard drive or 
external drives. Supports .mp3 files. 
Launches the Photo Viewer. Browse phot os stored on your hard drive or 
external drive. Supports the following file  types: .jpg, .png, .gif, .tif, and select 
.raw formats. 
						

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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 open the 
Network dialog box.
Indicates that the network is disconnected.
Controls volume for speakers and the microphone. Click the  Volume Control 
icon to open the Volume Control dialog box. 
Launches the Settings panel. Use the  Settings panel to modify QuickWeb 
settings such as date and time. Refer  to the following section, “Using the 
Settings panel,” for more information.
Controls power settings:
■When the computer is connected to AC  power, the icon appears with an AC 
power cord. 
■When the computer is running on batter y power, the icon appears as only a 
battery.
The state of charge is indicated by the color of the icon:
■Green: charged
■Yellow: low
■Red: critical low
Click the  Battery icon to display a menu for  controlling power settings and to 
see information about battery capacity.
Displays the QuickWeb software Help. 
						

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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, refer to the HP 
QuickWeb software Help.
You can set up a wireless connection in QuickWeb using the HP QuickWeb Configuration 
Tool. To access the tool, click the  Settings icon in the notification ar ea, at the far right of the 
taskbar, click  Network, and then select the  Enable Wi-Fi check box. For more information 
on setting up a wireless connection using HP  QuickWeb and Windows, refer to Chapter 5, 
“Networking,” and to the HP QuickWeb software Help.
Using the Settings panel
Configuring the network 
						

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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 
right of the window.
To view photos: 1. Click the  Photos icon on the LaunchBar.
Photo Viewer is displayed.
2. On the left side of the Photo Viewer window,  navigate to the directory that contains your 
photos. The directory can be on either your ha rd drive or an external drive. The right 
side of the Photo Viewer window displays  thumbnail views of all the photos in the 
selected directory.
3. Double-click the thumbnail of  the photo you want to view. 
The photo thumbnail views appear at the bottom right of the Photo Viewer window. A 
larger view of the selected photo appears above the thumbnails.
4. Navigate the thumbnail views by pressing the right arrow key or left arrow key, or by  clicking the next thumbnail image you want to see enlarged.
Playing music
Browsing photos 
						

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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 also configure Chat to 
work with an existing instant messaging account.
Skype is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) that lets you communicate free of charge with 
other Skype users. You can also make long-dista nce phone calls to land lines at lower costs 
than many long-distance carriers charge.
To start Skype:
1. Click the  Skype icon on the LaunchBar. 
A Sign in to Skype window is displayed.
2. Click the  Create a new Skype Account  tab.
3. Before you proceed, read the information provided by the links at the bottom of the  Create Account window, to be sure that you  understand the terms and possible charges 
you can incur from using Skype.
✎For more information on using Skype, refer to the software Help.
Creating instant messages with Chat
Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only) 
						

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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 clicking the  View by arrow. Select Large icons  or Small 
icons  to locate the HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool.
Turning HP QuickWeb on and off