HP Pavilion Dv4 5100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most
out of your computer, read this chapter to learn best practices after setup, fun things to do with your
computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
1 

Best practices
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the
following steps:
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting
to a network on page 15.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to 
Getting to know your computer
on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 21 for information.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at 
Using antivirus software on page...

More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product
details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support. For U.S. support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/
go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.●A broad range of how-to information...

2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
▲Select Start > Computer.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives
(SSD), or a secondary hard drive.
To find out what software is included on your computer, select Start > All Programs.
Front
Component Description
Digital Media Slot  Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card...

Right side
Component Description
(1)  Optical drive  Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2)  Optical drive light 
●Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
●Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3)  Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
(4)
Power light ●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer
shuts off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in...

Component Description
(9)  AC adapter light 
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charged.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●Off: The computer is using DC power.
(10)
Security cable slot  Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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Left side
Component Description
(1)  Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(2)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or
audio device.
(4)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect...

Display
Component Description
(1)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2)HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allows you to video
conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam
(3)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light 
●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly...