HP Pavilion Dv3 4300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using Bluetooth wireless devices
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable
connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:
●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network
(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on...

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following:
●Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed.
●Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled.
●Wireless device or router hardware has failed.
●Wireless device encountered interference from other devices.
NOTE:Wireless networking devices are included with select computer models only. If wireless
networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of...

Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network
Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection:
●If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the
icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems.
Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred
networks.
●If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center....

If you are provided with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network, and if you have
previously connected to that network, these steps to connect to the network:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2.Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel.
A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs
are active, several are displayed.
3.Select the network in the list, right-click the network, and then click...

Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased
separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference
from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the device.
To connect the network cable:
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a
modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network)...

3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
NOTE:In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse to one of the
USB ports on the computer.
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 > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device
representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.
Using the...

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...

Pinching
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos.
To pinch:
●Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to
increase an objects size.
●Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers together to
decrease an objects size.
Rotating
Rotating allows you rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, move your thumb and
forefinger in a circular motion on the TouchPad.
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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 one of the action keys will open
a specific shortcut menu within that application.
NOTE:The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility
(BIOS) and revert back to pressing the fn key and one of the...