HP Pavilion M6 1000 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series User Guide

Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless
light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
2.Click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
3.Select your WLAN from the list.
4.Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security...

Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead
of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office.
Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable.
To connect the network cable, follow these steps:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE:If the network...

4 Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your
music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful
entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV,
and, on select models, high-definition devices.
Multimedia Features
Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.
Component Description
(1)  Internal microphones (2) Record...

Component Description
(3)  HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allows
you to video conference and chat online using
streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.
(4)  Integrated subwoofer Provides superior bass sound.
(5)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB
ports, see 
Using a USB device on page 49.
(6)
USB 3.0 ports (3) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and...

Using the webcam
Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to
communicate up close with friends and colleagues next door or on the other side of the world. With
the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video,
and take still photos.
To start the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > CyberLink
YouCam.
For details about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
Using audio
On...

Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio
▲To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key in combination with the b key.
The following table explains the meaning of the Beats Audio icons that appear on the screen when
you press the Beats Audio hot key (fn+b).
Icon Definition
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
Checking the sound
To check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2.When the Sound window opens, click the...

Connecting a VGA monitor or projector
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation,
connect a monitor or projector to the computers VGA port.
To connect a monitor or projector:
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as
shown.
2.Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:
●Computer only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the...

To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to your computer:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.
3.Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states:
●Computer only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and...

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display and Wireless Music allow you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to
your receive/display device, such as HDTV, monitor, projector,...

5 Using the keyboard and pointing
devices
Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with a keyboard, pointing device, and on select
models, an integrated numeric keypad. Select models also have action keys or hot key shortcuts that
enable you to do common tasks. The TouchPad enables you to perform on-screen functions similar
to those done by an external mouse.
To customize pointing device settings, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options,
select Start > Control Panel and type...