HP Pavilion dv3-2200 - Entertainment Notebook... User manual

User Guide

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First Edition: August 2009
Document Part Number: 575020-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
To obtain the latest information in the User
Guide, go to the HP Web site at
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Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Notebook tour
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 1
Top components .................................................................................................................. 1
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 1
Lights ................................................................................................................... 2
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................ 3
Keys .................................................................................................................... 5
Front components ................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 6
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 7
Display components ............................................................................................................ 8
Bottom components ............................................................................................................. 9
Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................... 9
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 10
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 11
2 Wireless and local area network
Using wireless devices ....................................................................................................................... 14
Identifying wireless and network status icons .................................................................... 14
Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ 15
Using the wireless button ................................................................................................... 15
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) .................................................... 15
Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ 16
Using a WLAN .................................................................................................................................... 17
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................................ 17
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... 17
Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................................... 18
Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 19
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 20
Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 20
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 23
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 25
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 25
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................................. 26
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Cannot connect to a WLAN ............................................................................................... 26
Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network .................................................................. 27
Network icon is not displayed ............................................................................................ 27
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable .................................................... 27
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 28
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 29
3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 30
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 30
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 30
Two-finger scrolling (select models only) .......................................................... 30
Rotating (select models only) ............................................................................ 31
Pinching (select models only) ........................................................................... 31
Using hotkeys ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Using the touch screen (select models only) ...................................................................................... 35
Tapping (or clicking) .......................................................................................................... 36
Flicking ............................................................................................................................... 36
Dragging ............................................................................................................................ 36
Scrolling ............................................................................................................................. 36
Rotating ............................................................................................................................. 37
Pinching ............................................................................................................................. 37
Setting touch screen preferences ...................................................................................... 38
Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 39
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................... 39
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................... 39
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 40
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 40
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 40
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 41
Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 41
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 43
Using the media activity functions ..................................................................................... 44
Using the media activity hotkeys ....................................................................... 44
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 45
Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software ........................................... 45
Using other multimedia software ....................................................................................... 45
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 46
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 47
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Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 47
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 49
Connecting an HDMI device .............................................................................................. 49
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) .............................................. 50
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 52
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 52
The disc tray does not open for removal of a disc ............................................................. 52
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................. 53
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................... 54
A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................... 54
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ........................................................................... 55
A movie is not visible on an external display ..................................................................... 55
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................... 55
A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ................ 56
A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................... 56
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers .............................................................. 56
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers .................................................... 57
5 Power management
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 58
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 58
Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 58
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 59
Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... 59
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 60
Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 60
Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 60
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 60
Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ 60
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 61
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 61
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 62
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 62
Identifying batteries ............................................................................................................ 63
Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... 63
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 63
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 63
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 63
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 65
Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 66
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 66
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Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 66
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 66
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 67
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ........................................................................................... 67
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available ........................................................................................... 67
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 67
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 67
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 67
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep ............................................................. 68
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 68
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 69
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep .......................................................... 69
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 69
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 70
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 70
Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 70
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 70
6 Drives
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 72
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 72
Using an optical drive ......................................................................................................................... 73
Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 73
Using optical discs ............................................................................................................. 74
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ................................................................. 74
CD-R discs ........................................................................................................ 75
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................... 75
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................... 75
DVD±RW discs ................................................................................................. 75
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................. 75
Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................... 75
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................. 76
Configuring AutoPlay ......................................................................................................... 76
Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 77
Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... 77
Copying a CD or DVD ........................................................................................................ 77
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ........................................................................................ 78
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ..................................................................... 79
Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................................... 79
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 79
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 80
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Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ................................................................................... 80
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status ................................................ 80
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software .................................................... 81
Replacing the hard drive .................................................................................................................... 81
7 External devices
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 84
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 84
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 84
Using an eSATA device ..................................................................................................................... 86
Connecting an eSATA device ............................................................................................ 86
Removing an eSATA device .............................................................................................. 86
8 External media cards
Using Digital Media Slot cards ........................................................................................................... 88
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 88
Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 89
Using ExpressCards ........................................................................................................................... 90
Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................................. 90
Inserting an ExpressCard .................................................................................................. 90
Removing an ExpressCard ................................................................................................ 91
9 Memory modules
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 94
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................. 94
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot .................................... 97
10 Security
Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 101
Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 102
Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 102
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ................................................................................... 103
Administrator password ................................................................................... 103
Managing an administrator password ............................................. 104
Entering an administrator password ............................................... 104
Power-on password ........................................................................................ 104
Managing a power-on password .................................................... 105
Entering a power-on password ....................................................... 105
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 106
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 107
Installing critical security updates ..................................................................................................... 108
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................. 109
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................. 109
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Locating the fingerprint reader ......................................................................................... 110
Registering fingerprints .................................................................................................... 110
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ................................................... 111
Appendix A Setup Utility
Starting Setup Utility ......................................................................................................................... 113
Using Setup Utility ............................................................................................................................ 114
Changing the language of Setup Utility ........................................................................... 114
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 114
Displaying system information ......................................................................................... 115
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility ........................................................................ 115
Exiting Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 115
Setup Utility Menus .......................................................................................................................... 117
Main menu ....................................................................................................................... 117
Security menu .................................................................................................................. 117
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 117
Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................ 118
Appendix B Software updates
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 120
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 120
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 120
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 122
Index .................................................................................................................................................................123
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Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter
identify the standard features on most computer models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
1. Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security.
2. In the System area, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●White: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
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Component Description
(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start >Devices and Printers.
Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.
Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Volume mute light ●White: Computer sound is on.
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
(4) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
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Component Description
(5) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
(7) Wireless light ●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
●Off: All wireless devices are off.
(8) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a
low battery level.
(9) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)
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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.
If the computer has stopped responding and 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.
(2) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(3) Volume scroll zone To decrease the volume, slide your finger to the left on the scroll
zone or tap the minus sign. To increase the volume, slide your
finger to the right on the scroll zone or tap the plus sign.
(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
(5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
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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 a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Spacebar Turns the keyboard lights on and off when pressed in combination
with the fn key (select models only).
(5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(6) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(7) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Front components
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Component Description
(1) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control (provided with select
models only).
(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
Right-side components
Component Description
(1) ExpressCard slot Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module.
(2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital
(SD) Memory Card, Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro
(MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD).
(3) Digital Media Slot light Blinking: The media card is being accessed.
(4) eSATA/USB port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as an
eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.
(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
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Component Description
(7) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(8) Vent Enables 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.
(9) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter light ●On: The computer is connected to external power.
●Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(5) Optical drive light Blinking: The drive is being accessed.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(3) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
(4) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while
the power is on.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(2) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(3) Wireless module compartment Holds a wireless LAN module.
NOTE: 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 technical support through
Help and Support.
(4) 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.
(5) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and the memory module slots.
Wireless antennas
On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
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NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from
obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
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