HP Pavilion Dv3 4300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

NOTE:If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or
Hibernation before shutdown is possible.
1.Save your work and close all open programs.
2.Click Start.
3.Click Shut down.
If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
●Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button.
●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
●Disconnect the computer...

Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
The computer is equipped with switchable graphics and has two modes for processing graphics.
When switching from AC power to battery power, the computer switches from High-performance
mode to Power-saving mode to conserve battery life. Similarly, when switching from battery power to
AC power, the computer switches back to the High-performance mode.
NOTE:In order to optimize computer performance, the system might not allow switching modes, or
prompt...

6 Drives
Identifying installed drives
Your computer includes a solid state drive (SSD) with solid-state memory. Because it has no moving
parts, an SSD does not generate as much heat as other hard drives.
To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
Handling drives
Drives are fragile device components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions
before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply.
Identifying...

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information,
observe these precautions:
Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the
screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the
drive.
Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop...

●LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support
●Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive
●Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive
NOTE:Some of the drives in the preceding list may not be supported by your computer.
Using optical discs
An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs
store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than
CDs.
Your optical drive can read...

CD-R discs
CD-R (write-once) discs are widely used for creating a permanent copy of data that can be shared as
needed. Typical uses include the following:
●Distributing large presentations
●Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data
●Making your own music CDs
●Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records
●Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space
After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over.
CD-RW discs
Use a CD-RW disc (a...

Typical uses include the following:
●Storage of large amounts of data
●High-definition video playback and storage
●Video games
NOTE:As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection,
compatibility, and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product.
Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed.
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.
3.Pull out...

3.Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed.
4.Click Save to confirm your selections.
NOTE:For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support.
Changing DVD region settings
Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect
copyrights internationally.
You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region
setting on your DVD drive.
CAUTION:The region...

Copying a CD or DVD
1.Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go.
2.Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive.
3.Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen.
Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive.
4.When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the
drive.
After the information is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically.
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD
If your...

5.Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the folder where the source
files are stored.
6.Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc.
7.Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.
For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturers instructions, which may be provided with
the software, on disc, or on the manufacturers Web site.
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
1.Press the release...