HP Pavilion Dv6 7100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity. For more information, see 
Using
Sleep or Hibernation on page 42.
(2)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(3)
Wireless light
●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(4)  Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.
(5)  Fingerprint reader light (select models only)
●White: The fingerprint was read.
●Amber: The fingerprint was not read.
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							Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1)
Power button
●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn
off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,
or see 
Managing power on page 41.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3)  Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
password logon.
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							Component Description
(1)
Power button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft
Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,
or see 
Managing power on page 41.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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							Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the esc key or the b key.
(3)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) b key Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a
deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound.
Beats Audio is enabled by default.
Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you to
view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is an
enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled
bass while maintaining a clear sound.
NOTE:You can also open the Beats Audio Control Panel
by selecting Start > Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel.
(5)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(6)
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
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							Component Description
(7) num lock key Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad.
Press the key to alternate between the standard numeric
function of an external keypad (selected at the factory) and
the navigational function (indicated by the directional
arrows on the keys).
NOTE:The keypad function that is active when the
computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on
(8)  Integrated numeric keypad Set at the factory to function like an external numeric
keypad. To alternate between this numeric function and the
navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on
the keys), press the num lock key.
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							Bottom 
Component Description
(1)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2)
Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay and opens the
service door.
(3)  Vents (3) 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.
(4) Integrated subwoofer  Provides superior bass sound.
(5)
Hard drive bay, wireless compartment, and
memory module compartment The service door provides access to the hard drive bay,
wireless compartment and memory module compartment.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace
the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized
for use in the computer by the governmental agency that
regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you
replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and
then contact customer support through Help and Support.
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							Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. The labels are in easily accessible locations.
●Serial number label—Provides important information, including the following:
Component  
(1)Product name
(2)Serial number
(3)Product part number
(4)Warranty period
(5)Model description
Have this information available when you contact technical support. The serial number label is
affixed inside the battery bay.
●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows Product Key. You may need the
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity is located on the bottom of the computer.
●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed inside the battery bay.
●Wireless certification label or labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and
the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been
approved for use. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more
certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when
traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay.
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							3 Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe
and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless
network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may 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 WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a
wireless router or a wireless access point.
●Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-
enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a
PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively
close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in
Help and Support.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
●Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wireless
button)
●HP Connection Manager software (select models only)
●Operating system controls
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							Using the wireless button
The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights,
depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so
the wireless light is on (white) when you turn on the computer.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of
individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light
is off, all wireless devices are off.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or
turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through HP
Connection Manager (select models only).
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)
HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices and an
interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to
manage the following devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi
●Bluetooth
HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status,
subscriber identity module (SIM) details, and SMS (text) messages. Status information and
notifications are provided in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
To open HP Connection Manager, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP
Connection Manager.
For more details about using HP Connection Manager, see the HP Connection Manager software
Help.
Using operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network
and Sharing Center.
For more information, select Start > Help and Support.
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							Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of
other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
NOTE:The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.
●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.
●A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and
wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional
pieces of hardware or software.
To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided
through a service provider or a public or corporate network).
Using an Internet service provider
When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The
ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the
modem, and test the Internet service.
NOTE:Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
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