HP ENVY 17-1100 HP ENVY17 3D Getting Started - Windows 7 - Page 8

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Welcome

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What's new

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2

HP 3D Cinema Technology

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2

Beats Audio

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3

Stardock

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3

ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology

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3

Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS)

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4

Switching the screen image

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4

Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center

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4

Finding information

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Using HP 3D Cinema Technology

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3D safety information

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What is stereoscopic vision and 3D

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What is HP 3D Cinema Technology

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9

Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses

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10

Identifying the 3D glasses components

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10

Turning the 3D glasses on and off

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10

Using 3D Cinema Technology

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12

Understanding 3D formats

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13

Using HP MediaSmart

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Understanding the 3D settings

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14

Adjusting the refresh rate

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Switching left and right eye views

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16

Switching between 2D and 3D modes

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Settings for 2D and 3D modes

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Caring for the 3D glasses

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18

Using the nose pieces

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Replacing the battery

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19

Cleaning the 3D glasses

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20

Handling the glasses

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Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions

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21

I cannot see 3D content

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What 3D formats are supported on my computer

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Section	Page
Welcome	12
What's new	13
HP 3D Cinema Technology	13
Beats Audio	14
Stardock	14
ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology	14
Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS)	15
Switching the screen image	15
Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center	15
Finding information	15
Using HP 3D Cinema Technology	18
3D safety information	18
What is stereoscopic vision and 3D	20
What is HP 3D Cinema Technology	20
Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses	21
Identifying the 3D glasses components	21
Turning the 3D glasses on and off	21
Using 3D Cinema Technology	23
Understanding 3D formats	24
Using HP MediaSmart	25
Understanding the 3D settings	25
Adjusting the refresh rate	27
Switching left and right eye views	27
Switching between 2D and 3D modes	27
Settings for 2D and 3D modes	28
Caring for the 3D glasses	29
Using the nose pieces	29
Replacing the battery	30
Cleaning the 3D glasses	31
Handling the glasses	31
Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions	32
I cannot see 3D content	32
What 3D formats are supported on my computer	33
Can I play stereoscopic 3D games on my computer	33
Can I wear the 3D glasses to a 3D movie in a movie theater	33
Can I wear my 3D glasses over my prescription glasses	33
How do I clean my 3D glasses	33
How close do I need to be to the computer to view 3D content	33
I see flickering when watching 3D content	33
Can I use the 3D glasses in bright sunlight next to a window	33
What type of batteries do I need for the 3D glasses	33
Getting to know your computer	34
Top	34
TouchPad	34
Lights	35
Button	36
Keys	37
Front	38
Right-side	39
Left-side	40
Display	42
Bottom	43
Networking	44
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)	45
Connecting to a wireless network	45
Connecting to an existing WLAN	45
Setting up a new WLAN network	47
Configuring a wireless router	48
Protecting your WLAN	48
Keyboard and pointing devices	49
Using the keyboard	49
Using the action keys	49
Using the hotkeys	51
Using the keypad	52
Using the integrated numeric keypad	52
Using pointing devices	53
Setting pointing device preferences	53
Using the TouchPad	53
Turning the TouchPad off and on	54
Navigating	54
Selecting	55
Using TouchPad gestures	55
Scrolling	56
Pinching/Zooming	56
Maintenance	57
Removing or inserting the battery	57
Removing the battery	57
Inserting the battery	58
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive	59
Removing the hard drive	59
Installing a hard drive	61
Adding or replacing memory modules	62
Routine care	67
Cleaning the display	67
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	67
Updating programs and drivers	68
Backup and recovery	69
Recovery discs	69
Performing a system recovery	70
Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	70
Recovering using the recovery discs	71
Backing up your information	71
Using Windows Backup and Restore	72
Using system restore points	72
When to create restore points	72
Create a system restore point	72
Restore to a previous date and time	73
Customer support	74
Contacting Customer Support	74
Labels	74
Specifications	76
Input power	76
Operating environment	77

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