HP Pavilion Dv6 3300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only)
Item Description Function
1 Power button Press 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...

Keys
Item Description Function
1esc key Press the esc and fn keys at the same time to display
system information.
2 E-mail key Opens a new e-mail in the default e-mail client.
3 Media Application key Launches the MediaSmart application.
4 Web Browser key Launches the default web browser.
5 Print key Sends the currently-active document to the default
printer.
6 Calculator key Launches the Calculator application.
7fn key Press the fn key at the same time as a function key or
the esc key to execute...

Front components
Description Function
Speakers Produce sound.
Right-side components
Item Description Function
1 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
2 Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, writes to
optical discs.
3 Optical Drive light Flashing—Accessing the optical drive.
4 Hibernate light White—The computer is in Hibernate.
5 Hard Disk Drive light●White—The hard disk drive is active.
●Amber—The hard disk drive is parked.
6 AC Adapter light●On—The computer is connected to...

Left-side components
Item Description Function
1 Vents (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.
2 External Monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
4 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any...

Bottom components
Item Description Function
1 Battery bay Holds the battery.
2 Vents (6) 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.
3 Battery Release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
4 Primary Hard Drive bay Holds the primary hard drive, the memory module slots,
and the WLAN module (select models only)....

Display components
Item Description Function
1 Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
2 Webcam light On—The webcam is in use.
3 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
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Wireless antennas (select models only)
On select computer models, at least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more
wireless devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
NOTE:For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from
obstructions.
To review wireless regulatory notices, see the country-specific section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices chapter in Help and Support.
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Additional hardware components
Item Description Function
1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
3 Battery* Provides power when the computer is not connected to
an external power source.
* Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information needed when troubleshooting system
problems or traveling internationally with the computer.
●Service tag—Provides important information including:
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. When contacting technical
support, have this information available.
Item Description Function
1 Serial number (s/n) An alphanumeric identifier that is
unique to each product.
2 Product name The name affixed to the front of the...

2 Wireless, local area network, and
modem
Using wireless devices
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. The computer might be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate
offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and
universities. In a...