HP Pavilion Dv6 3300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Installing critical security updates
CAUTION:Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an
alert.
Updates to the operating system and other software might have become available after the computer
was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer:
●Run Windows Update after you set up the computer. Use the update link at Start > All...

Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE:The location of the fingerprint reader varies by computer model.
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
The Fingerprint Reader is a small metallic sensor that is located:
●Near the bottom of the TouchPad
●On the right side of the keyboard
●On the upper-right side of the display
●On the left side of the display
Depending on the computer model, the Fingerprint Reader might be oriented horizontally or vertically.
Both orientations require that you swipe your...

Registering fingerprints
A Fingerprint Reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered
using DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a Windows password.
To register one or more fingerprints:
1.In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area at the far right of the
taskbar.
2.Read the welcome text, and then click Next.
The Verify Your Identity window appears.
3.Type your Windows password, if one has been established, and then click...

Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
To log on to Windows using your fingerprint:
1.After you register your fingerprints, restart Windows.
2.Swipe any of your registered fingers to log on to Windows.
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11 Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to a WLAN
Before troubleshooting a network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are installed for all
wireless devices.
NOTE:Wireless networking devices are included with select computer models only. If wireless
networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of the original computer package, add wireless
networking capability to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device.
Possible causes for wireless connection problems include:...

Cannot connect to a preferred network
Windows automatically repairs a corrupted WLAN connection:
●If there is a Network icon in the notification area, right-click the icon, and then click
Troubleshoot problems.
Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred
networks.
●If there is no Network icon in the notification area:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2.Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you want to...

If provided with new wireless network keys and SSID, and if you have previously connected to that
network, follow the steps below to connect to the network:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2.In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks.
A list showing the available WLANs appears. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are
active, multiple networks appear.
3.Select the network in the list, right-click the network, and then click Properties....

3.Remove the disc from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc (3). Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.
4.Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in a protective case.
The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive
If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software might be missing or
corrupted. If you...

●Scann for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and
installs any required drivers
●Click Properties to verify that the device is working properly
◦The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot
issues
◦Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device
A CD, DVD, or BD does not play
To play a CD, DVD, or BD:
●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a disc.
●Log off the Internet before playing a...

A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically
1.Click Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay Settings.
2.Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected.
3.Click Save.
A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive.
A DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
●Clean the disc.
●Conserve system resources by:
◦Logging off the Internet.
◦Changing the color properties of the desktop.
1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer...