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 before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.
■A CD-R or DVD-R disc is usually best for burning audio files because after the 
information is copied, it cannot be changed.
■Because some home and car stereos do no t play CD-RWs, use a CD-R to burn 
music CDs.
■DVD players used in home systems usually do  not support all DVD formats. Refer to the 
manufacturer’s instructions th at came with your DVD player  for a list of supported formats.
■An MP3 file uses less disc space than othe r music file formats, and the process for 
creating an MP3 disc is the same as the pro cess for creating a data file. MP3 files can be 
played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed.
To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive.
2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the external optical drive.
3. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click the name of  the program you want to use.
4. Select the kind of disc you want to create—data, audio, or video.
5. Right-click Start, click  Windows Explorer , and navigate to the folder where the source 
files are stored.
6. Open the folder, and then drag the files to th e drive that contains the blank optical disc.
7. Initiate the burning process as direct ed by the program you have selected.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following 
guidelines:
■Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. 
Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power.
■Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using. 
Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to 
a destination disc. Instead, copy from a sour ce disc or network drive to your hard drive, 
and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc.
■Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.
✎Observe the copyright warning. It is a crimi nal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to 
make unauthorized copies of copyright-protec ted material, including computer programs, 
films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD (select models only) 
						

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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 
computer is connected to the Internet. To access  links for updating installed software, refer to 
Help and Support.
Updating the software installed on the computer 
						

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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 points allow you to reverse 
undesirable changes to your computer by re storing the computer to an earlier state.
❏Creating a set of recovery discs (select mode ls only). Recovery discs are used to 
start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and sof\
tware 
programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.
■Recovering a program or driver. This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver 
without performing a full system recovery.
■Performing a full system recovery. With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full 
factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works 
from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you created 
or purchased.
Recovery after a system failure is as complete  as your most current backup. You should 
create a set of recovery discs immediately after software setup. These discs allow you to start 
up (boot) the computer in case of system instability or failure.
As you add new software and data files, you  should continue to back up your system on a 
regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Back up your system\
 at the following 
times:
■On a regularly scheduled basis
✎Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
■Before the computer is repaired or restored
■Before you add or modify hardware or software
Note the following when backing up your information:
■Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager (select models only).
■Create system recovery points using the Windows® System Restore feature.
■Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically.
■Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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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, and then click  Paste.
d. Save the document.
■You can back up your information to an op tional external hard drive, a network drive, 
or discs.
■When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased 
separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. 
The discs you use depend on the type of optical drive connected to your computer.
✎DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL)  support store more information than 
CDs, so using them for backup reduces  the number of recovery discs required.
■When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the \
external optical 
drive.
Creating recovery discs (select models only)
HP recommends that you create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. Create these 
discs after setting up the computer for the first time.
✎If your computer does not include an intern al optical drive, you can use an optional 
external optical drive (select models only) to  create recovery discs. The external optical 
drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer , not to a USB port on another 
external device, such as a hub or docking station.
Handle these discs carefully and keep them in  a safe place. The software allows the creation 
of only one set of recovery discs.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
■You need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, 
BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. All these discs are purchased \
separately. 
DVDs and BDs have a much higher capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to 20 discs 
may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required.
✎Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, and double-layer DVD±RW, \
and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, ar e not compatible with the Recovery 
Manager software.
■The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
■Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. 
						

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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 Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps:
✎Be sure that the computer is connected to  AC power before you start the backup process. 
✎The backup process may take over an hour, de pending on the file size and the speed of 
the computer.
1. Click  Start, click  All Programs , click Maintenance, and then click  Backup and 
Restore .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup.
✎Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the sec\
urity of your 
computer. You may be prompted for your pe rmission or password for tasks such as 
installing software, running utilities, or chan ging Windows settings. Refer to Help and 
Support for more information.
Using system restore points
When you back up your system, you are creating a  system restore point. A system restore 
point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. 
You can then recover back to that point if yo u want to reverse subsequent changes made to 
your system.
✎Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved \
or e-mails created 
since the last restore point.
You also can create additional restore points  to provide increased protection for your system 
files and settings.
When to create restore points
■Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
■Periodically, whenever the sy stem is performing optimally
✎If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration. 
						

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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 time), when the computer was 
functioning optimally, follow these steps: 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. Click  System Restore .
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
✎You can recover only files that you have  previously backed up. HP recommends that 
you use Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire driv\
e backup) as 
soon as you set up your computer.
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience 
system failure or instability. Recovery Ma nager works from recovery discs you created 
(select models only) or purchased, or from a de dicated recovery partition on the hard drive or 
solid-state drive (SSD). 
✎Windows has its own built-in repair features,  such as System Restore. If you have not 
already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. Fo\
r more 
information on these built-in repair features, click Start, and then click  Help and 
Support.
✎Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the fac\
tory. Software 
not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site 
or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 
Pe r fo rm i ng  a  re c ove r y 
						

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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 .
– or – a. Turn on or restart the computer, and press  esc while the “Press the ESC key for 
Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
b. Press  f11 while the “Press  for System R ecovery” message is displayed on the 
screen.
✎It may take several minutes for Recovery Manager to load.
2. Click  System Recovery  in the Recovery Manager  window.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering using the recovery discs (select models only)
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optional external optical drive and restart the  computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
✎If you were unable to create recovery discs an d are unable to recover your system from 
the dedicated recovery partition, you can  purchase recovery discs from HP. For 
additional information, contact customer support. Refer to the “Conta\
cting Customer 
Support” section in the back of this guide. 
						

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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  cloth, and wash your hands frequently when 
using the computer.
ÅWARN I NG:  To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not 
use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit 
household debris on the keyboard surface.
Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and 
particles that can become trapped beneath the  keys. A can of compressed air with a straw 
extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris.
For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:
■Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
1. Back up your information.
2. Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards and  ExpressCards.
ÄTo reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of 
information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a 
drive bay, and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive.
3. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
4. Shut down the computer.
■Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer.
Cleaning the display
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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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 you plan to use the computer 
during a flight, check with  the airline in advance.
■If the computer will be unused and discon nected from external power for more than 
2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it separately.
■If you are shipping the computer or a drive,  use suitable protective packaging and label 
the package “FRAGILE.”
■If the computer has a wireless device or  a cell phone device installed, such as an 
802.11b/g, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), or a Gener\
al Packet 
Radio Service (GPRS) device, note that the use of these devices may be restricted in 
some environments. Such restrictions may ap ply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near 
explosives, and in hazardous locations. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to 
the use of a particular device, ask for auth orization to use it before you turn it on.
■If you are traveling internationally, follow these suggestions:
❏Check the computer-related customs regula tions for each country or region on your 
itinerary.
❏Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan 
to use the computer. Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary.
ÅTo reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or damage to the equipment, do not 
attempt to power the computer with a vo ltage converter kit sold for appliances.