HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Bottom components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Battery bayHolds the battery.
2Vents (6)Enable 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.
3Battery Release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
4 Hard Drive bay Holds the hard drive, the memory module slots, and the WLAN
module.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace...

Display components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
2Webcam lightOn—The webcam is in use.
3 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
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Wireless antennas
On select computer models, at least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
NOTE:For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from
obstructions.
To review wireless regulatory notices, refer to the country- or region-specific section of Regulatory,
Safety and Environmental Notices in Help and Support.
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Additional hardware components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Power cord*Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
2AC adapterConverts AC power to DC power.
3 Battery* Provides power when the computer is not connected to an external
power source.
* Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
●Integrated service tag—Provides regulatory information about the computer, as well as the service
tag, which includes the computer model number, serial number, and warranty information. This
label is affixed inside the battery bay.
Component Description
1Regulatory InformationProvides regulatory information about the
computer.
2Service tag*Provides...

3 Wireless, local area network, and
modem
Using wireless devices
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. The computer might be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices,
your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities.
In a...

Identifying wireless and network status icons
IconNameDescription
Wireless (connected)Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless action
key on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant
software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the
wireless devices are on.
Wired network (connected)Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or
more network devices are connected to a wired network.
Wired network (disabled/
disconnected)Indicates that...

Using HP Wireless Assistant
A wireless device is turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. If a wireless device is disabled by
Setup Utility, it must be re-enabled by Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless
Assistant.
NOTE:Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a
network or a Bluetooth-enabled device.
To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Show hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of the
notification area, and...

Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, access is available to a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed
of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
NOTE:The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.
●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network
functions.
●A home...

Protecting your WLAN
Because the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casual
eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack—it is essential to understand that WLANs are
vulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses.
WLANs in public areas, or “hotspots,” like coffee shops and airports might not provide any security. New
technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make
the public...