HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							1 Getting started
Your computers main operating system is Microsoft® Windows®. Your computer may also feature HP
QuickWeb (select models only).
●The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your
computers hardware, peripherals, and software programs.
●If your computer includes QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse the Internet, view digital
photos, listen to music, or keep in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype, without having
to start your main operating system.
NOTE:To disable or reenable QuickWeb, refer to the “Changing QuickWeb settings chapter. To learn
more about QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb, which can be accessed by
clicking the Help icon in the notification area.
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							Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
To start QuickWeb:
1.Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears.
2.Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch a program.
To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows:
▲Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer
restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen.
NOTE:To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb.
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							2 Features
Identifying hardware
To refer to a list of hardware installed on the computer:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security.
2.In the System area, click Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations.
NOTE:Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of the
computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, refer to Help and
Support.
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							Components
Top components
TouchPad
ComponentFunction
TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
To view or change the pointing device preferences:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device representing the computer.
3.Select Mouse settings.
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							TouchPad buttons
ItemDescriptionFunction
1TouchPad off indicatorTo switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap
the TouchPad off indicator.
2 Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
3   Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
To view or change pointing device preferences:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device representing your computer.
3.Select Mouse settings.
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							Lights
ItemDescriptionFunction
1TouchPad light●Off—The TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber—The TouchPad is disabled.
2Caps Lock lightOn—Caps Lock is on.
3Power lightNOTE:The computer has two power lights. The other power light
is on the right side of the computer.
●On—The computer is on.
●Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
●Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
4Volume Mute lightAmber—The computer sound is off.
5Wireless light●White—An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®
device, is detected.
●Amber—No wireless devices are detected.
6 Fingerprint Reader light (select models only)
●White—The fingerprint was read.
●Amber—The fingerprint was not read.
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							Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only)
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Power buttonPress the Power button to:
●Turn on the computer.
●Initiate Sleep.
●Exit Sleep.
●Exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the Power button for at
least five seconds to shut down the computer.
For more information about the power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2 Fingerprint Reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
For information about changing the factory settings, refer to Help and Support.
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							Keys
ItemDescriptionFunction
1esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
2E-mail keyOpens a new e-mail in the default e-mail client.
3Media Application keyLaunches the MediaSmart application (or the TouchSmart
application for select models equipped with the touch screen).
4Web Browser keyLaunches the default Web browser.
5Print keySends the currently active document to the default printer.
6Calculator keyLaunches the Calculator application.
7fn keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with the
esc key.
NOTE:If your keyboard has a backlight key (select models only),
the fn key pressed in combination with the right shift key initiates
the Pause function.
8Windows Logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
9Action keysExecute frequently used system actions.
10Windows Applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
11QuickLock keyInitiates QuickLock.
12 Backlight key (select models only) Turns the keyboard backlight on or off.
NOTE:Keyboards without the backlight key have the standard
Pause function in this location. To initiate the Pause function for
keyboards with the backlight key, hold down the fn key while
pressing the right shift key.
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							Front components
DescriptionFunction
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Right-side components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1USB ports (2)Connect optional USB devices.
2Optical driveReads optical discs and, on select models, writes to optical discs.
3Optical Drive lightFlashing—Accessing the optical drive.
4Power lightNOTE:The computer has two power lights. The other power light
is on the top left of the computer.
●On—The computer is on.
●Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
●Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
5Hard Disk Drive light●White—The hard disk drive is active.
●Amber—The hard disk drive is parked.
6AC Adapter light●White—The computer is connected to external power and the
battery is fully charged.
●Amber—The computer is connected to external power and
the battery is charging.
●Off—The computer is not connected to external power.
7Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
8 Security  Cable  slot Connects an optional security cable. The security cable is designed
to act as a deterrent, but might not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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							Left-side components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Vents (2)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.
2External Monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
3RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
4HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
5eSATA/USB portConnects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such
as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
NOTE:Depending on the computer model, the computer might
include only a USB port.
6USB portConnects an optional USB device.
7Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
8Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
9 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
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