HP Pavilion Dv6 3200 Rossignol Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using the touchscreen (select models only)
The touchscreen allows you to make selections or activate items on the screen using your finger.
The touchscreen functions with the default calibration or with a calibration set by another user.
However, HP recommends calibrating the touchscreen. Calibration optimizes digitizer performance
for all users and particularly for left-handed users.
Calibrating the touchscreen
To calibrate touch:
1.Double-click the calibration desktop icon.
- or -
Select Start >...

Performing actions on the touchscreen
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 Touch.
Performing clicks
To perform clicks on the touchscreen:
●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 you would...

Setting touchscreen preferences
To set touchscreen preferences:
●For clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Pen and Touch. These preferences are specific to the touchscreen 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 touchscreen and the
computer.
●For pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select Start > Control...

Icon Description
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 a DVD or a BD.
Decreases speaker sound incrementally when holding down this key.
Increases speaker sound incrementally when holding down this key.
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:This key does not...

Using the hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or an action key (3).
Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS
version number. Depending on the application you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys
opens a specific shortcut menu within that application.
To use a hotkey command:
●Press the fn key, and then press the second key of the hotkey command.
– or –
●Press and hold down the fn key, press the second...

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Dirt and grease on the TouchPad cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this,
clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a
vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner deposits household debris on
the keyboard surface.
Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove...

4Multimedia
Multimedia features
The computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view
pictures. The computer might include the following multimedia components:
●Optical drive for playing audio and video discs
●Integrated speakers for listening to music
●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio
●Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and...

Identifying your multimedia components
Item Description Function
1 Internal digital dual array microphone (2) Records sound.
2 Webcam light Illuminates when video software accesses the webcam.
3 Webcam Records video, and captures still photographs.
4 Volume Down key Decreases the volume.
5 Volume Up key Increases the volume.
6 Volume Mute key Mutes and restores speaker sound.
7 Speakers (2) Produce sound.
8 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers,...

Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume using the computer volume keys.
●To decrease volume, press the Volume Down key (1).
●To increase volume, press the Volume Up key (2).
●To mute or restore volume, press the Volume Mute key (3).
NOTE:Volume is controlled through the Windows operating system and some programs.
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Using the media activity keys
The media activity keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into an
external optical drive (purchased separately).
●When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press the Play/Pause key to play the disc (2).
●When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the following keys:
◦To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD, press the
Previous Track key (1).
◦To pause or resume playing the disc, press Play/Pause key (2).
◦To stop...