HP Pavilion dv3500 - Entertainment Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: September 2008
Document Part Number: 493581-001
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 ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................ 5
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 9
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 10
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 11
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennae .............................................................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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1 Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select 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: 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
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(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 light ●White: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(5) TouchPad 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 pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound >Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Volume mute light ●White: Computer sound is on.
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
(4) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(5) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
(7) Wireless light ●On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
●Off: All wireless devices are off.
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Component Description
(8) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
●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.
(9) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
*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.
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