HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is white. If the wireless light is
amber, press the wireless action key (f12).
2.Click the Network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
3.Select your WLAN from the list.
4.Click Connect.
NOTE:If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point.
●If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, enter a network security key (security code) at...

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable
connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as:
●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network
(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on...

Connecting to a local area network
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased
separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference
from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not connect a
modem or telephone cable to the RJ-45 (network) jack.
To connect the network cable:...

4 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
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:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device representing the computer.
3.Select Mouse settings.
Using the TouchPad
To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want
the pointer...

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.
NOTE: You can scroll and pinch anywhere on the TouchPad surface.
To enable or disable gestures, click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, and then check or uncheck Disable gestures. To enable or disable a specific gesture, select
Start > Control Panel > Hardware...

Pinching
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos.
To pinch:
●Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to increase
an objects size.
●Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers together to
decrease an objects size.
Using the touch screen (select models only)
The touch screen allows you to make selections or activate items on the screen using your finger.
The touch screen functions...

Calibrating the touch screen
To calibrate touch:
1.Double-click the calibration desktop icon.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Tablet Properties > Calibrate Touch tab.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
●Use your finger to touch the exact center of each of the calibration markers. The calibration
markers are displayed on the screen as plus signs (+). This will calibrate the touch.
●Be sure to calibrate the touch for use in all 4 screen orientations. Use the screen rotate button
on the display to...

Performing actions on the touch screen
Use a plastic computer pen or your fingernail to perform click or flick actions.
The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To modify settings for
recognized clicks and flicks, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Input
Devices.
Performing clicks
To perform clicks on the touch screen:
●Tap an item to select it as you would with the left button of an external mouse.
●Tap and hold on an item to select it as...

Setting touch screen preferences
To set touch screen preferences:
●For clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Pen and Input Devices. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer.
●For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Tablet PC Settings > General tab. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the
computer.
●For pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select...

IconDescription
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The f4
key (switch screen image key) also alternates images among other devices that are receiving video information from
the computer.
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Stops audio or video playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of...