Name: HP Pavilion DV6-3121
Brand: HP
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Additional hardware components

Item Description Function

1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

3 Battery* Provides power when the computer is not connected to

an external power source.

* Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

12 Chapter 1 Features

Identifying Hardware7
Top Components8
Touchpad Buttons9
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)11
Front Components13
Right-Side Components13
Left-Side Components14
Bottom Components15
Display Components16
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)17
Additional Hardware Components18
Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem20
Using Wireless Devices20
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons21
Using the Wireless Controls21
Using the Wireless Key21
Using HP Wireless Assistant22
Using Operating System Controls22
Using a WLAN23
Setting up a Wlan23
Protecting Your WLAN24
Connecting to a WLAN25
Roaming to Another Network25
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)26
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)26
Connecting to a Local Area Network27
Pointing Devices and Keyboard28
Using Pointing Devices28
Setting Pointing Device Preferences28
Using the Touchpad28
Turning the Touchpad on and off29
Using Touchpad Gestures29
Using the Touchscreen (Select Models Only)31
Calibrating the Touch Screen31
Performing Actions on the Touchscreen32
Setting Touchscreen Preferences33
Connecting an External Mouse33
Using the Action Keys33
Using the Hot Keys35
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard36
Multimedia Features37
Identifying Your Multimedia Components38
Adjusting the Volume39
Using the Media Activity Keys40
Using HP Mediasmart Software41
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software41
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc41
Connecting External Audio Devices42
Checking Your Audio Functions42
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector43
Connecting an HDMI Device44
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)44
Power Management46
Setting Power Options46
Initiating and Exiting Sleep46
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation47
Using the Battery Meter47
Using Power Plans47
Viewing the Current Power Plan48
Selecting a Different Power Plan48
Customizing Power Plans48
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup48
Using External AC Power49
Connecting the Ac Adapter50
Using Battery Power51
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support51
Using Battery Check51
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge51
Inserting or Removing the Battery52
Charging a Battery53
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time53
Managing Low Battery Levels54
Identifying Low Battery Levels54
Resolving a Low Battery Level54
Calibrating a Battery55
Conserving Battery Power57
Storing a Battery57
Disposing of a Used Battery57
Replacing the Battery57
Switching between Graphics Modes (Select Models Only)58
Shutting down the Computer58
Handling Drives60
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive61
Using Optical Discs61
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)62
DVD±RW Discs62
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs62
Blu-Ray Discs (BD)63
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD63
Configuring Autoplay64
Changing DVD Region Settings64
Observing the Copyright Warning65
Copying a CD or DVD65
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD66
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD67
Using External Drives68
Improving Hard Drive Performance69
Using Disk Defragmenter69
Using Disk Cleanup69
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection70
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status70
Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive70
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software71
Replacing a Drive in the Primary Hard Drive Bay72
External Devices75
Using a Usb Device75
Connecting a Usb Device75
Removing a USB Device76
Using an Esata Device76
Connecting an Esata Device77
Removing an Esata Device78
External Media Cards79
Using Digital Media Slot Cards79
Inserting a Digital Card79
Removing a Digital Card80
9 Memory Modules81
Protecting the Computer85
Using Passwords86
Setting Passwords in Windows86
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility87
Administrator Password87
Power-On Password88
Using Antivirus Software90
Using Firewall Software90
Installing Critical Security Updates91
Installing an Optional Security Cable91
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)92
Locating the Fingerprint Reader92
Registering Fingerprints93
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows94
Troubleshooting95
Cannot Connect to a WLAN95
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network96
Network Icon Is Not Displayed96
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable96
WLAN Connection Is very Weak97
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router97
The Computer Does Not Detect the CD, DVD, or BD Drive98
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play99
A CD, DVD, or BD Does Not Play Automatically100
A DVD or BD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically100
A DVD or BD Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display100
The Process of Burning a CD or DVD Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion100
A DVD or BD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display101
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled101
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers101
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers102

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Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion DV6-3121
Category	Laptop
Language	English