HP Pavilion Dv6300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Quick Start Guide

Quick Reference 2–3
Next steps
■During an electrical storm, either run the computer on 
battery power or shut down the computer and unplug the 
power cord.
■If applicable to your location, provide surge protection on 
the modem cable that connects the modem to a 
telephone line. Telephone line surge protectors are 
available from computer or electronics retailers in some 
regions.
Using the computer safely
ÅWARN I NG: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your 
equipment:
■Plug the power cord...

2–4 Quick Reference
Next steps
ÅWARN I NG: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter 
or battery provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or 
battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased 
as an accessory from HP.
For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery 
disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and 
Environmental Notices located in Help and Support. To 
access this document, select Start > Help and Support > User...

Quick Reference 2–5
Next steps
■Wireless—For high-speed mobile Internet access, you can 
use a wireless connection.
To learn about setting up a wireless network or adding 
your notebook to an existing network using the Wireless 
Home Network Setup software (available in select 
regions only), select Start > Help and Support > 
Troubleshooting Tools > Wireless Home Network Setup.
■Dial-up—You can access the Internet by dialing into a 
service provider using a modem cable connected to the 
RJ-11(modem)...

2–6 Quick Reference
Next steps
Using ISP-provided icons
If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country in which 
you purchased the computer, the icons may be displayed 
either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a 
desktop folder named Online Services.
To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to 
use an existing account, follow this step:
»Double-click an icon, and then follow the instructions on 
the screen.
Using the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard
You can use...

Quick Reference 2–7
Next steps
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen 
instructions.
3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so.
✎
For details about using the software, refer to the manufacturer’s 
instructions, which may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or 
on the manufacturer’s Web site.
To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer, 
follow the instructions provided by the hardware 
manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers.
Updating the...

2–8 Quick Reference
Next steps
If you are unable to turn off the computer with these 
procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the 
sequence provided: 
ÄCAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved 
information.
■Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, in the lower-right corner of the 
screen, click the Powe r button.
■Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
■Disconnect the computer from external power and remove 
the battery.
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Quick Reference 3–1
3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources
If you experience computer problems, follow the 
troubleshooting steps below:
1. Refer to “Quick troubleshooting,” next in this chapter.
2. Access additional information about the computer and 
Web site links through Help and Support. Select Start > 
Help and Support.
✎Although many checkup and repair tools require an 
Internet connection, other tools can help you fix a 
problem when the computer is offline.
3. For further assistance,...

3–2 Quick Reference
Troubleshooting
■If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged 
into an external power source other than an AC outlet, 
plug the computer into an AC outlet using the 
AC adapter. Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter 
connections are secure.
■If the computer is running on battery power, try these 
suggestions:
❏Remove the primary battery and plug the computer 
into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. If the 
computer starts up, one of the batteries may need to 
be...

Quick Reference 3–3
Troub l es h o o t i n g
■To transfer the image to the computer screen, press fn+f4.
On most models, when an optional external display 
device, such as a monitor, is connected to the computer, 
the image can be displayed on the computer screen or 
the external display, or on both devices simultaneously. 
When you press fn+f4 repeatedly,
 the image alternates 
among the computer display, one or more external 
display devices, and simultaneous display on all devices. 
Software is...

3–4 Quick Reference
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to use the standard shutdown procedure, try 
the following emergency shutdown procedure:
ÄCAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the lost of unsaved 
information.
»Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, in the lower-right corner of the 
screen, click the Powe r button
.
– or –
Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
– or –
Disconnect the computer from external power and remove 
the battery.
The computer is unusually warm
■It is normal...