HP Pavilion Dm3 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							3.Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack.
Selecting a location setting
Viewing the current location selection
Windows 7
1.Select Start > Control Panel.
2.Click Clock, Language, and Region.
3.Click Region and Language.
4.Click the Location tab to display your location.
Windows XP
1.Select Start > Control Panel.
2.Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
3.Click Regional and Language Options.
Your location is displayed under Location.
Adding new locations when traveling
On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the
country or region in which you purchased the computer. As you travel to different countries or
regions, set the internal modem to a location setting that meets the operating standards of the country
or region in which you are using the modem.
As you add new location settings, they are saved by the computer so that you can switch among
settings at any time. You can add multiple location settings for any country or region.
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							CAUTION:To reduce the risk of losing your home country or region settings, do not delete your
current modem country or region settings. To enable modem use in other countries or regions while
preserving your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for each location in
which you will use the modem.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of configuring the modem in a way that violates the
telecommunications regulations and laws of the country or region you are visiting, select the country
or region in which the computer is located. The modem may not function properly if the correct
country or region selection is not made.
Windows 7
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device that represents your computer, and click Modem settings.
NOTE:You must set up an initial (current) location area code before you can view the Dialing
Rules tab. If you do not have a location already set up, you are prompted to enter the location
when you click Modem settings.
3.Click the Dialing Rules tab.
4.Click New. The New Location window opens.
5.In the Location name box, type a name (such as home or work) for the new location setting.
6.Select a country or region from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that is
not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed.)
7.Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for an outside line (if
necessary).
8.Next to Dial using, click Tone or Pulse.
9.Click OK to save your new location setting. The Phone and Modem Options window opens.
10.Do one of the following:
●To set your new location setting as the current location, click OK.
●To select another location setting as the current location setting, select your preference
from the settings in the Location list, and then click OK.
NOTE:You can use the preceding procedure to add location settings for places within
your own country or region as well as in other countries or regions. For example, you could
add a setting named “Work” that includes dialing rules for accessing an outside line.
Windows XP
1.Select Start > Control Panel.
2.Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3.Click Phone and Modem Options.
4.Click the Dialing Rules tab.
5.Click New. The New Location window opens.
6.In the Location name box, type a name (such as home or work) for the new location setting.
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							7.Select a country or region from the Country/region list. (If you select a country or region that is
not supported by the modem, the country/region selection for USA or UK is displayed.)
8.Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for an outside line (if
necessary).
9.Next to Dial using, click Tone or Pulse.
10.Click OK to save your new location setting. The Phone and Modem Options window opens.
11.Do one of the following:
●To set your new location setting as the current location, click OK.
●To select another location setting as the current location setting, select your preference
from the settings in the Location list, and then click OK.
NOTE:You can use the preceding procedure to add location settings for places within your
own country or region as well as in other countries or regions. For example, you could add a
setting named “Work” that includes dialing rules for accessing an outside line.
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased
separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference
from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer.
To connect the network cable:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
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							2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2).
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a
modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
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							3 Multimedia
Your computer may include the following:
●One or two integrated speakers
●One or two integrated microphones
●Integrated webcam
●Preinstalled multimedia software
●Multimedia buttons or keys
Using the media activity controls
Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow
you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:
●Media buttons
●Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)
●Media action keys
Refer to the Getting Started guide for information about your computers media activity controls.
Audio
Your computer provides a variety of audio-related opportunities:
●Play music.
●Record sound.
●Download music from the Internet.
●Create multimedia presentations.
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.
●Stream radio programs.
●Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only) or on an optional
external optical drive (purchased separately).
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							Adjusting the volume
Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:
●Volume buttons
●Volume hotkeys
●Volume keys
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE:Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
NOTE:Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your
computer has.
Checking audio functions on the computer
Windows 7
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
Windows XP
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio
Devices.
2.When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under
Program events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the arrow button to
check the sound.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
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							To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder.
2.Click the recording button and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.Open a multimedia program and play back the sound.
NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar,
or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio
Devices.
Webcam (select models only)
Some computers include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the
preinstalled software, you can use the webcam to take a photo or record a video. You can preview
and save the photo or video recording.
The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:
●Capturing and sharing video
●Streaming video with instant message software
●Taking still photos
For information on how to access the webcam, refer to the Getting Started guide. For information on
using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
Using SkyRoom (select models only)
HP SkyRoom is a video tool that allows video conferencing and desktop sharing so that participants
across the world can collaborate in real time.
You can utilize your existing Microsoft Office Communicator or Jabber contact lists or you can create
your own list and add contacts manually. For more information, refer to the SkyRoom software Help.
Video
Your computer may have one or more of the following external video ports:
●VGA
●DisplayPort
●HDMI
VGA
The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA
display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.
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							▲To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE:For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting
Started guide.
DisplayPort
The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector.
The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital
connectivity.
▲To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the DisplayPort.
NOTE:For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting
Started guide.
HDMI
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or
audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio component.
NOTE:To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased
separately).
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							One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the computer. The information displayed on
the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device.
To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, and then refer to the device
manufacturer’s instructions for additional information.
NOTE:For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started
guide.
Configuring audio for HDMI
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. To
experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is required. Content that
asserts output protection, such as DVD and Blu-ray discs, will not play on Intel Wireless Display. For
details about using the wireless adapter, refer to the device manufacturers instructions.
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							NOTE:Be sure that wireless is enabled on your computer before using the wireless display.
Using HP MediaSmart (select models only)
HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can
enjoy music CDs and DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies. You can also manage and edit your photo
collections. MediaSmart includes the following features:
●Playlist upload support:
◦Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums.
◦Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube.
◦Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.
●Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed
from the Internet.
▲To start MediaSmart, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart.
For more information on using MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support.
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