Name: HP Pavilion DV6-6C
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2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a

modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.

Connecting to a wired network 25

Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Table of Contents5
1 Introduction11
- Important First Steps11
- Finding Information12
2 Getting to Know Your Computer14
- Top14
- Front19
- Right Side20
- Left Side21
- Display22
- Rear23
- Bottom24
- Labels25
3 HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)26
- Getting Started26
- Starting HP Quickweb27
4 Networking28
- Using an Internet Service Provider28
- Creating a Wireless Connection29
- Using a WLAN30
  - Connecting to an Existing WLAN31
  - Setting up a New WLAN Network32
- Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices34
  - Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)34
- Connecting to a Wired Network34
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) (Select Models Only)34
5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard36
- Using Pointing Devices36
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences36
  - Using the Touchpad36
- Using the Keyboard42
6 Multimedia and Other Features45
- Using the Media Activity Controls45
- Audio45
  - Adjusting the Volume46
  - Checking Audio Functions on the Computer46
- Using Beats Audio (Select Models Only)47
- Webcam (Select Models Only)47
- Video48
- Using Cyberlink Powerdvd (Select Models Only)50
7 Power Management51
- Inserting or Removing the Battery51
  - Inserting the Battery51
  - Removing the Battery52
- Shutting down the Computer53
- Setting Power Options53
- Using HP Power Manager (Select Models Only)56
- Using Battery Power57
- Using External AC Power60
  - Testing an AC Adapter61
8 External Cards and Devices62
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards (Select Models Only)62
  - Inserting a Digital Card62
  - Removing a Digital Card63
- Using a USB Device63
  - Connecting a USB Device64
  - Removing a USB Device64
- Using Optional External Devices65
  - Using Optional External Drives65
9 Drives66
- Handling Drives66
- Using Hard Drives67
  - Improving Hard Drive Performance67
    - Using Disk Cleanup67
    - Using Disk Defragmenter67
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard (Select Models Only)68
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive70
  - Removing the Hard Drive70
  - Installing a Hard Drive72
- Using Optical Drives (Select Models Only)74
10 Memory Modules78
- Adding or Replacing Memory Modules78
11 Security82
- Protecting the Computer82
- Using Passwords82
  - Setting Passwords in Windows83
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)83
- Using Antivirus Software85
- Using Firewall Software85
- Installing Critical Security Updates86
- Installing an Optional Security Cable86
- Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)87
12 Backup and Recovery88
- Restoring the System89
- Creating Restore Media89
- Performing a System Recovery90
- Backing up and Recovering Your Information91
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore92
  - Using Windows System Restore Points93
13 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics94
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)94
- Using System Diagnostics98
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support99
- Troubleshooting99
- Contacting Customer Support104
Appendix B Cleaning Your Computer105
- Cleaning the Display105
- Cleaning the Sides and Cover105
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard105
Appendix C Traveling with the Computer106
Appendix D Updating Programs and Drivers108
Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge109
Appendix F Specifications110
- Input Power110
  - DC Plug of External HP Power Supply110
- Operating Environment111
Appendix G Using Softpaq Download Manager112
Index114

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Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion DV6-6C
Category	Laptop
Language	English