HP Pavilion Dv3 4300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Icon Action Description
Increase volume Increases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this key.
Mute/Restore volume Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Wireless Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless
connection, a wireless network must be set up.
prt scPrint screen Takes a snapshot or picture of your computer screen and copies it to the clipboard.
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Using the hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the arrow keys (3).
Icon Function Hotkey Description
 Display system information.fn+escDisplays information about system hardware components
and the system BIOS version number.
Scroll up.fn+up arrowScrolls the page up.
Scroll down.fn+down arrowScrolls the page down.
Go home.fn+left arrowReturns the cursor to the beginning of the line where the
cursor is located or returns to the beginning of the
document.
Go...

4Multimedia
Multimedia features
Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view
pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components:
●Optical drive for playing audio and video discs
●Integrated speakers for listening to music
●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio
●Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and...

Component Description
(1)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2)Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.
(3)Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
(4)Decrease volume action key To decrease the volume, press the f9 action key.
(5)Increase volume action key To increase the volume, press the f10 action key.
(6)Mute/Restore volume action key To mute or restore the volume, press the f11 action key.
(7)Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(8)Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces...

Using the media activity functions
The media activity action keys control the play of an audio CD, or a DVD or BD that is inserted into
the optical drive.
Using the media activity action keys
Media activity is controlled by the f5, f6, f7, and f8 action keys.
●When an audio CD, or a DVD or BD is not playing, press the f6 action key (2) to play the disc.
●When an audio CD, or a DVD or BD is playing, use the following action keys:
◦To pause or resume playing the disc, press the f6 action key (2).
◦To stop...

Using HP MediaSmart software
Your computer has preinstalled HP MediaSmart software. MediaSmart turns your computer into a
mobile entertainment center. You can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also view
Internet TV and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
NOTE:You must purchase an optional external TV tuner to watch, record, and pause live TV on the
computer.
MediaSmart includes the following features:
●With an Internet connection, play classic oldies, choose from a range of TV...

Audio
Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:
●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers
●Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone
●Download music from the Internet
●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs
●Stream radio programs
●Create or “burn” audio CDs
Connecting external audio devices
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NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
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Video
Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:
●Watch movies
●Play games over the Internet
●Edit pictures and video and create presentations
●Connect external video devices
●Watch TV over the Internet, or watch, record and pause live TV using a TV tuner accessory
(purchased separately)
Connecting an external monitor or projector
The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a
projector, to the computer.
▲To connect a display device,...

To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.Press the f4 action key on the computer to switch the image between the display devices
connected to the computer.
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI...