HP Pavilion Dv5 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

SelectTo do this
Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models
only)Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving.
Fan Always OnEnable/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will
always be on.
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
●f10 and f12 Delay (seconds)―Set the delay for the f10 and f12
functions of Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15,
20).
●CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network...

B Software updates
Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.
Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called
SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
To update the software, follow these steps, which are explained in the remainder of this guide:
1.Identify your computer model, product category, and series...

Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install
a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an
optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation,
follow these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by...

To use the HP Web site:
1.Open your Web browser, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.
2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search
box, and then press enter.
– or –
If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow
the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6.
3.Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.Select your operating system.
5.When the list of...

Index
Symbols/Numerics
1394 Power Saving 91
A
AC adapter
connecting 45
identifying 10
testing 46
action keys
decreasing screen
brightness 26
decreasing the speaker
volume 27,  30
Help and Support 26
identifying 4
increasing screen
brightness 26
increasing the speaker
volume 27,  30
muting or restoring the speaker
volume 27,  30
playing the next track/section on
a CD, DVD, or BD 27
playing the previous track/
section on a CD, DVD, or
BD 27
playing, pausing, or resuming a
CD, DVD, or BD 27
printing the...

right-side 5
top 1
connecting to a WLAN 16
connection, external power 45
conservation, power 53
copyright warning 60
cord, power 9
corporate WLAN connection 16
critical battery level 50
critical security updates,
installing 82
D
default settings, restoring 89
device drivers
HP drivers 41
Windows drivers 41
Diagnostics menu 91
digital card
defined 70
inserting 70
removing 71
stopping 71
Digital Media Slot, identifying 5
Disk Cleanup software 63
Disk Defragmenter software 62
disk performance 62
display...

fn 4
keyboard backlight 4
Windows applications 4
Windows logo 4
L
labels
Bluetooth 10
HP Mobile Broadband
Module 11
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 10
regulatory 10
serial number 10
SIM 11
wireless certification 10
WLAN 10
LAN Power Saving 90
language support 90
latch, battery release 8
left TouchPad button,
identifying 1
light, drive 63
lights
battery 5
caps lock 2
drive 6
HP TrueVision webcam 7
keyboard backlight 2
mute 2
power 2,  6
RJ-45 (network) 6
TouchPad 2
wireless 2
local area network...

Product Key 10
product name and number,
computer 10
programs
updating 93
using 32
projector, connecting 34
public WLAN connection 16
R
readable media 42
recovering a program or driver 84
recovering from the dedicated
recovery partition 87
recovering from the recovery
discs 87
recovery discs 84
Recovery Manager 84,  87
recovery partition 84
recovery, system 87
region codes, DVD 60
regulatory information
regulatory label 10
wireless certification labels 10
restore points 86
right TouchPad button,...

corporate WLAN
connection 16
equipment needed 15
functional range 16
public WLAN connection 16
security 15
WLAN antennas, identifying 9
WLAN device 10,  12
WLAN label 10
writable media 42
WWAN antennas, identifying 9
WWAN device 17
Z
zooming TouchPad gesture 25
ENWWIndex 99