HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Managing low battery levels
The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low-
battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.
Identifying low battery levels
If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level.
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
●If Hibernation is enabled and the...

Calibrating a battery
Calibrate the battery when:
●The battery charge displays seem inaccurate.
●You observe a significant change in battery run time.
A heavily used battery should only be calibrated once a month. Do not calibrate a new battery.
To calibrate the battery:
1.Fully charge the battery.
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while on board an aircraft.
NOTE:The battery charges while the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the
computer is off.
To fully charge the...

The computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged. The battery discharges
whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery discharges faster while you are using
it.
●If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information
before beginning the discharge procedure.
●If you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-
saving timeouts, expect the following performance from the system during the discharge
process:...

●Disconnect external devices that are not connected to an external power source when you are not
using them.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
●Press the Decrease Screen Brightness key or Increase Screen Brightness key to adjust screen
brightness as needed.
●If leaving your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer.
Storing a battery
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods
of time.
If...

Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
The computer is equipped with switchable graphics and has two modes for processing graphics. When
switching from AC power to battery power, the computer switches from High-performance mode to
Power-saving mode to conserve battery life. Similarly, when switching from battery power to AC power,
the computer switches back to the High-performance mode.
NOTE:In order to optimize computer performance, the system might not allow switching modes, or
prompt...

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures:
1.Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then press the Power button.
2.Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds.
3.Disconnect the computer from external power, and remove the battery.
56 Chapter 6   Power management 

7Drives
Handling drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Adhere to the following cautions
before handling drives:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information:
Before moving a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen
to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of...

Optical drive
The computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. The optical drive
allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If the computer includes a Blu-ray Disc
(BD) ROM Drive, then high-definition video can also be watched.
Identifying the installed optical drive
To identify an optical drive:
1.Select Start > Computer.
A list of all the drives installed in the computer appears.
2.Identify the optical drive installed in the computer. Optical...

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for
your personal storage needs. DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup
purposes. DVDs and BDs are the same form factor as CDs, but have a much higher storage capacity.
NOTE:The optical drive might not support all types of optical discs.
CD-R discs
CD-R (write-once) discs are widely used for creating a permanent copy of data that...

BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition
video. A single-layer Blu-ray disc stores 25 GB, over five times the storage capacity of a single-layer
4.7–GB DVD. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc stores 50 GB, almost six times the storage capacity of an 8.5–
GB dual-layer DVD.
Typical uses include:
●Storage of large amounts of data
●High-definition video playback and storage
●Video games
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
To play an optical disc:
1.Turn on the...