HP Pavilion Dm4 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

1Introduction
This guide contains details about your computers components, such as ports and jacks. It describes
multimedia and other features. And it provides important security, backup, and recovery information.
NOTE:Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.
Important first steps
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
1.Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, see 
Networking on page 14....

Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●How to set up the computer
●Identification of computer components
User Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.●Computer features
●Power management features
●Instructions for the following:
◦Connecting to a wireless network
◦Using the keyboard and pointing devices
◦Using the multimedia features of the computer
◦Maximizing battery life...

Resource Contents
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support.●Customer support information
●Information for ordering parts
●Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●Information about accessories for the computer
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
– or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.Warranty information
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic...

2 Getting to know your computer
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light 
●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light
●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity. For more information, see
Initiating Sleep or Hibernation on page 40.
(2)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(3)
Wireless light...

Buttons and fingerprint reader
Component Description
(1)
Power button
●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button for at least...

Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the b key or the esc key.
(3)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) b key Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings (select
models only) when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a
deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear...

Front 
Component Description
(1)Digital Media Slot  Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
(2)Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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Right side 
Component Description
(1)  Optical drive  Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2)  Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disc.
(3)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/audio-in
(microphone) jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an
optional headset microphone.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety...

Left side
Component Description
(1)
Security cable slot  Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(2)  Vents Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(3)
Power light
●White: The computer...