HP DV6-2155 User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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Development Company, L.P.
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First Edition: August 2009
Document Part Number: 539576-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your 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
1 Identifying hardware
2 Components
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader ............................................................................. 5
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Rear component ................................................................................................................................... 9
Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 9
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 10
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 11
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennas (select models only) ............................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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1 Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
▲Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security. Then, in the System area, click Device
Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
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2 Components
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Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●White: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start >Devices and Printers. Then,
right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Power lights* (2) ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light 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.
(3) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Volume mute light ●White: Computer sound is turned on.
●Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(6) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(7) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
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Component Description
(8) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are turned off.
(9) Num lock light On: The integrated numeric keypad is enabled, or num lock is
enabled on a connected optional numeric keypad.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) Power button* ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, 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 Security >Power Options.
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Component Description
(3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(4) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the
minus sign (-) on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the
plus sign (+) on the scroll zone to increase volume.
(5) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
(6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information about your computer when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
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Component Description
(5) Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light 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.
(3) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
(4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control.
(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located
in Help and Support.
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Rear component
Component Description
Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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.
Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(2) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device
that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts.
(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
(6) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional
expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
(5) eSATA/USB port (select models only) Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such
as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB
device.
NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may
include a USB port only.
(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(7) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(8) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
(9) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
(2) Vents (8) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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.
(3) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
Also holds the WLAN module, TV tuner card (select models only),
and the Intel Turbo Memory card (select models only).
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the
wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in
the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.
(5) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while
the power is on.
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3) Integrated webcam light On: The integrated webcam is in use.
(4) Integrated webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
Cleaning the display
CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or
chemicals on the display.
To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen
requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner.
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Wireless antennas (select models only)
On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from
obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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