HP Pavilion DV6-3121 User manual

Notebook PC User Guide

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Second Edition: December 2010
First Edition: April 2010
Document Part Number: 597853-002
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
might not be available on the computer.

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
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1Features
Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed on the computer:
1. Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security.
2. In the System area, click Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature that improves the security of the
computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, see Help and
Support.
Identifying hardware 1

Components
Top components
TouchPad
Component Function
TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
To view or change the pointing device preferences:
1. Select Start >Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the device representing the computer.
3. Select Mouse settings.
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TouchPad buttons
Item Description Function
1TouchPad On/Off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Press and hold
the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad
on and off.
2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external
mouse.
3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external
mouse.
To view or change pointing device preferences:
1. Select Start >Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the device representing your computer.
3. Select Mouse settings.
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Lights
Item Description Function
1 TouchPad light Amber—The TouchPad is disabled.
2 Caps Lock light On—The Caps Lock is on.
3 Power light ●On—The computer is on.
●Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
●Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
4 Volume Mute light Amber—The computer sound is off.
5 Wireless light ●White—An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or
a Bluetooth® device, is detected.
●Amber—No wireless devices are detected.
6 Fingerprint Reader light ●White—The fingerprint was read.
●Amber—The fingerprint was not read.
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