HP Pavilion Dv3 2300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

User Guide 

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Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during...

iv   Safety warning notice 

Table of contents
1  Notebook tour
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 1
Top components .................................................................................................................. 1
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 1
Lights...

Cannot connect to a WLAN ............................................................................................... 26
Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network .................................................................. 27
Network icon is not displayed ............................................................................................ 27
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable .................................................... 27
WLAN connection is very weak...

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 47
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 49
Connecting an HDMI device...

Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 66
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 66
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 67
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ........................................................................................... 67
Resolving a low battery level when no power source...

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ................................................................................... 80
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status ................................................ 80
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software .................................................... 81
Replacing the hard drive .................................................................................................................... 81
7  External...

Locating the fingerprint reader ......................................................................................... 110
Registering fingerprints .................................................................................................... 110
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ................................................... 111
Appendix A  Setup Utility
Starting Setup Utility...