HP Pavilion Dm4 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Network icon is not displayed
If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the
software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows “Device not Found” error message may
also be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled.
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web
site at 
http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the
manufacturers Web site for the...

WLAN connection is very weak
If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize
interference from other devices, as follows:
●Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point.
●Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone to be
sure that other wireless devices are not interfering.
If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values:
1.Select Start > Control...

2.Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).
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3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
Setting pointing device preferences
Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Using the TouchPad
Turning the TouchPad on and off
The TouchPad is turned on at the factory. To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the
TouchPad on/off button.
NOTE:The TouchPad...

Selecting
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.
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Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place
two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as described in the following sections.
The TouchPad gestures described in this section are enabled at the factory. To disable or reenable
these gestures:
1.Double-click on the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and
then click the Device Settings tab.
2.Select the device, and then click Settings.
3.Select...

Connecting an external mouse
You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the
computer. A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking
device or expansion product.
Using the action keys
Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard.
To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned action.
NOTE:Depending on the application you are using, pressing fn and...

Icon Action Description
Screen brightness up Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key.
Switch screen image Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the
screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on
both the computer and the monitor.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the
external...

Icon Function Hotkey Description
 Display system informationfn+escDisplays information about system hardware components
and the system BIOS version number.
Scroll upfn+up arrowScrolls the page up.
Scroll downfn+down arrowScrolls the page down.
Go homefn+left arrowReturns the cursor to the beginning of the line where the
cursor is located or returns to the beginning of the
document.
Go to the endfn+right arrowPlaces the cursor at the end of the line or scrolls to the end
of the document.
To use a hotkey...

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