HP Pavilion Dv5 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Network icon is not displayed
If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the
software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows “Device not Found” error message may also
be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled.
Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site
at 
http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the
manufacturers Web site for the...

WLAN connection is very weak
If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize
interference from other devices, as follows:
●Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point.
●Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular phone to be sure
that other wireless devices are not interfering.
If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to reestablish all connection values:
1.Select Start > Control...

2.Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).
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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...

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...

IconActionDescription
Previous track/sectionPlays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
Play/PausePlays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
StopStops audio or video playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Next track/sectionPlays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
Decrease volumeDecreases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this key.
Increase volumeIncreases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this key....

IconFunctionHotkeyDescription
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 to the end.fn+right arrowPlaces the cursor at the end of the line or scrolls to the end
of the document.
To use a hotkey command, follow either of these steps:
●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.
– or –
●Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey...

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 HP TrueVision webcam that allows you to capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music,...

ComponentDescription
(1)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
(2)HP TrueVision webcam lightTurns on when video software accesses the HP TrueVision
webcam.
(3)HP TrueVision webcamRecords video and captures still photographs.
(4)Decrease volume action keyTo decrease the volume, press the f9 action key.
(5)Increase volume action keyTo increase the volume, press the f10 action key.
(6)Mute/Restore volume action keyTo mute or restore the volume, press the f11 action key.
(7)Speakers (2)Produce sound....