HP Pavilion Dv6 6b00 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Rotating
Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos. To rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the
TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in a sweeping motion, moving
from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12
o’clock.
NOTE:Rotating is disabled at the factory.
Flicking 
Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. To flick, use
three fingers to touch the TouchPad zone...

Using the keyboard
Using the action keys
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 keys and f6
through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS)
and revert back to standard settings by pressing the fn key and an action key to activate the assigned
function. Refer to 
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)...

Icon Key Description
f11Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Using the hotkeys
A hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2), the b key (3), or the spacebar
(4).
To use a hotkey:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey combination.
Function Hotkey Description
Display system information.fn+escDisplays information about system...

Function Hotkey Description
Control the bass settings
(select models only).fn+bEnables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings (select models
only).
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep,
controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is
enabled by default.
You can also view and control the bass settings through the
Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties:
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats
Audio Control Panel.
Turn...

6 Multimedia and other features
Your computer includes the following:
●Four integrated speakers and a subwoofer
●Two integrated microphones
●Integrated webcam
●Preinstalled multimedia software
●Multimedia keys
Using the media activity controls
Your computer has media action keys that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media
file. Refer to 
Using the action keys on page 32 for information about your computers media activity
controls.
Audio
Your computer provides a variety of audio-related...

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the volume keys. Refer to Using the action keys on page 32 for
more information.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE:Volume can also be controlled through the operating system and some programs.
Checking audio functions on the computer
NOTE:For best results when recording,...

Using Beats Audio (select models only)
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.
To enable or disable the Beats Audio bass settings:
●Press fn+b.
– or –
●Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel.
The following table shows and describes the Beats Audio icons.
Icon Description
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
Webcam (select models only)
Some computers...

Video
Your computer has the following external video ports:
●VGA
●HDMI
VGA
The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA
display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.
▲To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE:For more information on switching the screen image, refer to Using the action keys
on page 32.
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HDMI
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or
audio device, such as a high-definition television, or to any compatible digital or audio component.
NOTE:To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable
(purchased separately).
One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the computer. The information displayed on
the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device.
To connect a video or...

Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. To
experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) and an Intel graphics card
are required. For details about using the wireless TV adapter, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE:Be sure that wireless is enabled on your computer before using the wireless display.
Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only)
CyberLink PowerDVD turns your...