HP Pavilion Dm4 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

3.Pull out the tray (2).
4.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up
over the tray spindle.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.
5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.
6.Close the disc tray.
If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, as described in the following section, an AutoPlay dialog box
opens. It prompts you to select how you want to...

To change settings through the operating system:
1.Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2.In the left pane, click Device Manager.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help and Support
for more information.
3.In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to...

●DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user
guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats.
●An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3
disc is the same as the process 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, DVD, or BD, follow these steps:
1.Download or copy the source files into a folder on your...

Troubleshooting
The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
1.Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.
2.Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until
it stops.
3.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges...

●Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs
any required drivers.
●Click Properties to see if the device is working properly:
◦The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot
issues.
◦Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device.
Preventing playback disruptions
To reduce the possibility of playback disruption:
●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD.
●Do not...

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◦The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc,
click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may
need to exit the program, and then restart it.
●Increase system resources:
◦Turn off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices.
Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results
in better playback performance.
◦Change desktop color properties. Because...

A movie is not visible on an external display
1.If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press the f4 action key one or
more times to switch between the two displays.
2.Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary:
a.Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution.
b.Specify a primary display and a secondary display.
NOTE:When using both displays, the movie image will not appear on any display designated
as the secondary...

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
1.Open your Web browser, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.
2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the
product box, and then press enter.
3.Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.Click the Windows 7 operating system.
5.When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing
additional information.
6.Click Install now to install the...

Adjusting webcam properties
You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from various
programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu:
●Brightness—Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher
brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image.
●Contrast—Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. A higher
contrast...

5 Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory,
letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an
extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer
initiates Hibernation.
When Hibernation is...