HP DV3610EA, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ge without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition January 2007 Document Part Number 436947 001 ...

Page 3: ... 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad 15 Using the TouchPad 16 Using an external mouse 16 Setting TouchPad preferences 16 Keyboard 17 Hotkeys 17 Hotkey quick reference 18 Hotkey procedures 18 Displaying and clearing system information fn esc 18 Opening Help and Support fn f1 19 Opening the Print Options window fn f2 19 Opening a Web browser fn f3 19 Switching the screen image fn f4 20 Initiating Hiber...

Page 4: ...eup 26 Using battery power 27 Using Battery Health in Help and Support 27 Displaying the remaining battery charge 27 Inserting or removing the battery 28 Charging a battery 29 Managing low battery levels 29 Identifying low battery levels 29 Resolving a low battery level 30 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 30 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is avai...

Page 5: ... the audio in microphone jack 51 Using the audio out headphone jack 51 Adjusting the volume 52 Using the video features 53 Using the external monitor port 53 Using the S Video out jack 54 Multimedia software 55 Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 55 Installing multimedia software from a CD select models only 55 Using DVDPlay 55 Using multimedia software 56 Preventing playback disruptions ...

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Page 7: ...ect Start Computer System properties 2 In the left pane click Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models ENWW Components 1 ...

Page 8: ...bination with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 5 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 2 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW ...

Page 9: ...ft TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 5 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down This table describes default settings To view and change TouchPad preferences select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ENWW Components...

Page 10: ... to turn on the computer If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used 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 Maintenance Power Options 3 Volume down button Decreases system volume 4 Volume up button Increases system volume 5 Volume mute but...

Page 11: ...t 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 5 IDE Integrated Drive Electronics drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed 6 N...

Page 12: ...e display is closed while the notebook is turned on CAUTION The internal display switch is magnetic Keep diskettes and other magnetic media away from magnetic fields which can erase data Front components Component Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce system sound 2 Display release button Opens the computer 6 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW ...

Page 13: ...r hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow 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 The computer has 3 vents The other vents are located on the bottom of the computer ENWW Compo...

Page 14: ...adset or television audio 2 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone or a microphone 3 USB port select models only Connects an optional USB device 4 Optical drive Reads an optical disc 5 RJ 11 modem jack Connects an optional modem cable 6 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter 8 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW ...

Page 15: ...deterrent but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 2 External monitor port Connects an external monitor 3 S Video out jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 USB ports 2 Connect an optional USB device ENWW Components 9 ...

Page 16: ...eating do not obstruct 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 thick rugs or clothing to block airflow 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 ...

Page 17: ...ls These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer To see wireless regulatory notices refer to your country s section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions ENWW Components 11 ...

Page 18: ...Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 3 Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country 12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW ...

Page 19: ...bel is affixed inside the battery bay Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The modem approval label is affixed inside the memory door Wireless certification labels Provide information about...

Page 20: ...solute psia is another unit of measurement for altitude Rated input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer The computer operates on DC power which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source Although the computer can be powered from a stand alone DC power source it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power ...

Page 21: ...as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 5 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down This table describes default settings To view and change TouchPad preferences select Start Control...

Page 22: ...line To scroll left and right using the TouchPad horizontal scroll zone slide your finger left or right over the horizontal white line Using an external mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer Setting TouchPad preferences Mouse Properties in Windows allows you to customize settings for pointing devices such as button configuration cli...

Page 23: ... of the notebook Hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2 or one of the function keys 3 The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections ENWW Keyboard 17 ...

Page 24: ...ures To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard either Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command or Press and hold down the fn key briefly press the second key of the hotkey command and then release both keys at the same time Displaying and clearing system information fn esc Press fn esc to display information about system hardware components and th...

Page 25: ...s for computer functionality Automated and interactive troubleshooting repair solutions and system recovery procedures Links to support specialists You can also access Help and Support by selecting Start Help and Support Opening the Print Options window fn f2 Press fn f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application Opening a Web browser fn f3 Press fn f3 to open your default ...

Page 26: ...ypes with examples of devices that use them are supported by the fn f4 hotkey LCD computer display External VGA most external monitors S Video televisions camcorders VCRs and video capture cards with S Video in jacks on select models Initiating Hibernation fn f5 Press fn f5 to initiate Hibernation When Hibernation is initiated your information is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and t...

Page 27: ...creen brightness Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally Increasing screen brightness fn f8 Press fn f8 to increase screen brightness Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally Playing pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD fn f9 The fn f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or a DVD is inserted If the audio CD or the DVD is Not playing pre...

Page 28: ...ernal keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad The num lock light turns on Press fn num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions The num lock light turns o...

Page 29: ...xternal numeric keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently according to whether num lock mode is on or off By default num lock mode is off For example When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys When num lock on an external keypad is turned on the num lock light on the computer is turn...

Page 30: ...ot initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and ...

Page 31: ...ower lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings view rema...

Page 32: ...rt Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options and then select a power plan from the list Customizing power plans 1 Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 2 Select a power plan and then click Change plan settings 3 Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep ...

Page 33: ...y purchased from HP Computer battery life varies depending on power management settings programs running on the computer display brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors Using Battery Health in Help and Support The Battery Health section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information Battery Check tool to test battery performance...

Page 34: ...Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Insert the battery into the battery bay 1 and rotate it downward until it is seated 2 To remove the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery 3 Pivot the battery 2 away from the computer and remove it 3 28 Chapt...

Page 35: ... may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it If the battery has been unused for one month or more calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it The battery light displays charge status On The battery is charging Blinking The battery has reached a low battery level and is ...

Page 36: ...ing a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1 Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation 2 Remove the discharged battery and then insert a charged battery 3 Turn on the computer Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Initiate Hibernation or Save your work and shut down the computer Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation W...

Page 37: ...rns off Step 2 Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1 Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 2 Under the current power plan click Change plan settings 3 Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after th...

Page 38: ...turns off and the computer shuts down Step 4 Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery 1 Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged When the battery is recharged the battery light on the computer turns off You can use the computer while the battery is recharging but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off 2 If the c...

Page 39: ...nt damage to a battery do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery and store it separately To prolong the charge of a stored battery place it in a cool dry place Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more Disposing of a used battery WAR...

Page 40: ... the notification area changes appearance When you disconnect external AC power the following events occur The computer switches to battery power The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life To increase display brightness press the fn f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Plu...

Page 41: ...r will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer NOTE If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save your work and close all open programs 2 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button 3 Click Shut Down If the computer is unresponsive and you a...

Page 42: ...h the operating system Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer when the drive is writing to media The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery pack is the only source of power ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to media Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extre...

Page 43: ...IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed ENWW IDE drive light 37 ...

Page 44: ...omputer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system To remove the hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer and close the display 3 Turn the computer upside down with the hard drive bay toward you 4 Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws 1 5 Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer 2 6 Disconne...

Page 45: ... a hard drive 1 Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 2 Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector 2 until it is fully seated 3 Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer 4 Close the cover 2 ENWW Hard drive 39 ...

Page 46: ...5 Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3 40 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW ...

Page 47: ...write to optical drives as described in the following table Type of Optical Drive Read CD and DVD ROM Write to CD RW Write to DVD RW R LightScribe DVD CD RW Drive Yes Yes No No DVD RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes No LightScribe DVD RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported opti...

Page 48: ...spindle with the label side up NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the media tray NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a default media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you w...

Page 49: ...ia tray and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case ENWW Optical drives 43 ...

Page 50: ... the tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 44 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW ...

Page 51: ...r DVD To prevent loss of information do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of drive media such as a CD or DVD Your playback may be interrupted You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback ENWW ...

Page 52: ...l drive allows you to play copy and create CDs or DVDs depending on the type of installed drive and installed software Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer Select Start Computer 46 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW ...

Page 53: ...indle with the label side up NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the media tray NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a default media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you wan...

Page 54: ...tray and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 48 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW ...

Page 55: ...he tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case ENWW Multimedia hardware 49...

Page 56: ...erted video CD use the media activity controls in your video CD player application To play pause or resume an inserted audio CD or a DVD press fn f9 2 To stop an inserted audio CD or a DVD that is playing press fn f10 3 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD that is playing press fn f11 4 To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD that is...

Page 57: ...is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural single sound channel microphone Select models support a stereo dual sound channel microphone NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack use a microphone with a 3 5 mm plug Using the audio out headphone jack WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a hea...

Page 58: ...bar b Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down Click the Mute icon to mute the volume or a Right click the Volume icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b In the Device column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification ar...

Page 59: ...nects a television monitor or projector to the computer Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device to the computer To connect a display device to the computer Connect the device cable to the external monitor port NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the image to the device ENWW Mult...

Page 60: ...ble available from most electronics retailers If you are combining audio and video functions such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television you also need a standard audio cable connected to the headphone jack available from most electronics retailers To connect a video device to the S Video out jack 1 Plug one end of the S Video cable into the S Video out jack on...

Page 61: ...ite Identifying preinstalled multimedia software To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer Select Start All Programs NOTE You can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer Select Start All Programs Software Setup Installing multimedia software from a CD select models only To install multimedia software from a CD included with the computer 1 Insert the multime...

Page 62: ...ndows Media Player to play an audio CD select Windows Media Player NOTE Some applications may be located in subfolders 2 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen or 1 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive An AutoPlay dialog box opens 2 Click a multimedia task from the list of tasks 56 Chapter 5 Multimedia EN...

Page 63: ...disc Protecting the CD or DVD write process CAUTION To prevent loss of information and damage to a disc Before writing to a disc connect the computer to a reliable external power source Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power Before writing to a disc close all open applications except the disc software you are using Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destina...

Page 64: ... on the drive is displayed in the Changes remaining field on the DVD Region tab The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start Computer System properties 2 In the left pane click Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your p...

Page 65: ...on the right side of the computer is available on select models only The USB ports on the computer support USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 devices Connecting a USB device CAUTION To prevent damage to the USB connectors use minimal force to connect a USB device To connect a USB device to the computer connect the USB cable of the device to the USB port The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a ...

Page 66: ...ar right of the taskbar 2 Click the USB device listing NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area 3 Click Stop and then click OK Required USB software Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually included with the device For more information about device specific software refer to the user guide for the device 60 Ch...

Page 67: ...harge ESD can damage electronic components Before beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To add or replace a memory module 1 Save your work and close all open programs NOTE If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 2 Click Start click the arro...

Page 68: ...y pull the module out of the memory module slot To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 11 To insert a memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment press the module 2 into the memory module slot until it...

Page 69: ... 1 on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer 13 Close the cover 2 14 Tighten the memory module compartment cover screw 3 15 Replace the battery pack 16 Reconnect external power and external devices 17 Turn on the computer ENWW Adding or replacing memory modules 63 ...

Page 70: ...left side 9 rear 7 right side 8 top 2 connection external power 34 connector power 8 conservation power 33 copyright warning 58 cord power identifying 12 critical battery level 30 D display image switching 18 20 screen brightness hotkeys 18 21 display release button 6 drives caring for 36 IDE drive light 37 optical 8 See also hard drive optical drive drives 37 See also hard drive optical drive DVD...

Page 71: ...dule compartment 10 memory module compartment cover removing 62 replacing 63 memory modules adding 61 replacing 61 microphone audio in jack 8 microphones supported 51 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 modem approval label 13 monitor port external 9 mouse external setting preferences 16 using 16 multimedia software described 55 identifying 55 installing 55 using 56 mute button 4 51 52 ...

Page 72: ... hotkey 18 T temperature specifications 14 TouchPad identifying 15 setting preferences 16 using 16 TouchPad buttons 3 15 TouchPad scroll zones 3 15 traveling with the computer environmental specifications 14 modem approval label 13 wireless certification labels 13 U USB cable connecting 59 USB devices connecting 59 description 59 required software 60 stopping 60 USB hubs 59 USB ports identifying 8...

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