HP Pavilion Dv3 2300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Webcam
Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam allows
you to capture and share video.
NOTE:Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
To use the webcam:
▲Double-tap the HP TouchSmart icon or the MediaSmart icon on the desktop, and then do one of
the following:
●Tap the video icon (1) on the screen.
A window opens that displays a Webcam button.
●Tap the Webcam button.
NOTE:In the video module, you can start the...

For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:
●If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside
your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and
then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as
necessary, and adjust the policies and settings.
●Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture...

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 and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.
4.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
The computer does not detect the optical drive
If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
If you suspect that the...

A disc does not play
●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a disc.
●Log off the Internet before playing a disc.
●Be sure that you insert the disc properly.
●Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth.
Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge.
●Check the disc for scratches. If you find scratches, treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit
available at many electronics stores.
●Disable Sleep mode before playing...

A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
●Press the Play button. You may have accidentally paused the movie.
●Clean the disc.
●Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions:
◦Log off the Internet.
◦Change the color properties of the desktop:
1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution.
2. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab.
3. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.
4. Click OK.
◦Disconnect external devices, such...

A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display
Use TouchSmart to play a DVD or BD. TouchSmart is installed on the computer.
A device driver must be reinstalled
1.Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device
Manager.
3.In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and
reinstall (for example, DVD/CD ROMs, Modems, and so on).
4.Right-click the...

After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the
file to install.
7.If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the
operation of the device.
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set to
automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft
products.
To use...

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...

●Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only).
●Activate the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you
stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password
before your work will return to the screen.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when...

Using power plans
A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power
plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance.
You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan.
Viewing the current power plan
▲Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
Selecting a different power plan
▲Click the battery meter icon in the...