HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Connecting an HDMI device
The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects
the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible
digital or audio component.
The computer supports one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting
an image on the computer display or any other supported external display.
NOTE:To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased
separately), available from most electronic retailers.
To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.Press the f4 key (switch screen image key) to switch the image between the display devices
connected to the computer.
Configuring audio for HDMI
To configure HDMI audio:
1.Connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port.
2.Configure the default audio playback device:
a.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
b.Click Playback devices.
c.On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
d.Click Set Default.
e.Click OK.
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							To return audio to the computer speakers:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
2.Click Playback devices.
3.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
4.Click Set Default.
5.Click OK.
Webcam
The computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an input
device that captures and shares video.
To use the webcam:
1.Press the Media Application key. This launches MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only).
2.Select the Video icon on the MediaSmart SmartMenu.
3.Click Webcam.
For more information on using HP MediaSmart or HP TouchSmart (select models only), select Start
> Help and Support, and type MediaSmart or TouchSmart in the Search box.
For optimum webcam performance:
●If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside
your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and
then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as
necessary, and then adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems.
●Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area.
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							6 Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory,
letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended
period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates
Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer
turns off.
CAUTION:To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to
a disc or an external media card.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while
the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery
power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
Power settings and timeouts are changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
To initiate Sleep while the computer is on:
●Press the Power button.
●Close the display.
●Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep.
To exit Sleep:
●Press the Power button.
●If the display is closed, open the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Activate the TouchPad.
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							When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights illuminate, and you return to the screen where you
entered Sleep.
NOTE:If a password is required when exiting Sleep, enter your Windows password at the prompt.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
Hibernation initiates after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on both battery power and
external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
Power settings and timeouts are changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
To initiate Hibernation, click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click
Hibernate.
To exit Hibernation, press the Power button. The power lights illuminate, and you return to the screen
where you entered Hibernation.
NOTE:If a password is required when exiting Hibernation, enter your Windows password at the
prompt.
Using the battery meter
The battery meter is located in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar. The battery meter
allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power
plan.
●To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer
over the battery meter icon.
●To access Power Options or to change the power plan, click the Battery Meter icon, and then select
an item from the list.
Different Battery Meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The
icons also display a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or
reserve battery level.
To hide or display the battery meter icon:
1.Right-click the Show hidden icons icon, which is the arrow at the left side of the notification area.
2.Click Customize notification icons.
3.Under the Behaviors column, select Show icons and notifications for the Power icon.
4.Click OK.
Using power plans
A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power
plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance.
You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan.
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							Viewing the current power plan
To view to current power plan:
●Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
– or –
●Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security  > Power Options.
Selecting a different power plan
To select a different power plan:
●Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and then select
a power plan from the list.
– or –
●Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Options, and then select a power plan
from the list.
Customizing power plans
To customize a power plan:
1.Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
More power options.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2.Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings.
3.Change the settings as needed.
4.To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings, and then make changes.
Setting password protection on wakeup
To set a password prompt when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
5.Click Save changes.
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							Using external AC power
WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while on board an aircraft.
External AC power is supplied through:
●An approved AC adapter
●An optional docking device or expansion product
Connect the computer to external AC power:
●When charging or calibrating a battery.
●When installing or modifying system software.
●When writing information to a CD or DVD.
When connecting to external AC power:
●The battery begins to charge.
●If the computer is turned on, the Battery Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.
When disconnecting from external AC power:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display
brightness, press the Increase Screen Brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter.
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							Connecting the AC adapter
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
Connect the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the computer by disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet (not by
disconnecting the power cord from the computer).
If the power cord has a 3-pin connector, connect the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not
disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is
an important safety feature.
To connect the computer to external AC power:
1.Connect the AC adapter to the power connector (1)  on the computer.
2.Connect the power cord to the AC adapter (2).
3.Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet (3).
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							Using battery power
When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not connected to external power, the
computer runs on battery power. When the computer is connected to external AC power, the computer
runs on AC power.
If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the
AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the
computer.
NOTE:The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To
increase display brightness, press the Increase Screen Brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter.
Keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in the
computer whenever the computer is connected to AC power charges the battery and also protects your
work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the
computer is off and disconnected from external power.
WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a
replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
Finding battery information in Help and Support
Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery:
●Battery Check tool to test battery performance
●Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery
life
●Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently
Asked Questions.
Using Battery Check
Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer.
NOTE:The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to function properly.
To run Battery Check:
1.Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2.Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical.
3.Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check.
Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to verify that they are functioning properly, and then
reports the results of the examination.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
To display the remaining battery charge, move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification
area.
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							Inserting or removing the battery
CAUTION:Removing a battery that is the sole power source causes loss of information. To prevent
loss of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing
the battery.
To insert the battery:
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2.Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay and rotate it downward (2) until it is seated.
The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place.
To remove the battery:
1.Close the display.
2.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
3.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
4.Pivot the battery upward (2), and then remove the battery from the computer (3).
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							Charging a battery
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while on board an aircraft.
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an
optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device.
The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is
off.
Charging might take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for two weeks or more, or is much
warmer or cooler than room temperature.
To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays:
●If charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer.
●Allow the battery to discharge below five percent of a full charge through normal use before
charging it.
●If the battery has been unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery instead of simply
charging it.
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on the features used while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
To maximize battery discharge time:
●Lower the brightness on the display.
●Check the Power saver setting in Power Options.
●Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
●Store the battery in a cool, dry location.
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