HP Pavilion dx6500 - Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: September 2007
Document Part Number: 455048-001

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
Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons and speakers .......................................................................................................... 5
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Rear components ................................................................................................................................. 9
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 10
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 11
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 13
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 14
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 15
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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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 applications, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information.
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2 Components
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Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●Blue: 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) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
(6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
*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) 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 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.
(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Media button light Turns on when the media button is pressed.
(6) DVD button light Turns on when the DVD button is pressed.
(7) Previous/rewind light Turns on when the previous/rewind button is pressed.
(8) Play/pause light Turns on when the play/pause button is pressed.
(9) Next/fast forward light Turns on when the next/fast forward button is pressed.
(10) Stop light Turns on when the stop button is pressed.
(11) Volume mute light ●Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
●Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(12) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
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Component Description
(13) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(14) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
*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 and speakers
Component Description
(1) Power button* ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button 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 Maintenance >Power Options.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Media button Launches the QuickPlay program.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay
launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for
more information.
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Component Description
(4) DVD button Launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay
launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for
more information.
(5) Previous/rewind button ●Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.
●Rewinds media when the button is pressed simultaneously
with the fn key.
(6) Play/pause button Plays or pauses the disc.
(7) Next/fast forward button ●Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed
once.
●Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with the
fn key.
(8) Stop button Stops the disc.
(9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(10) 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.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
Keys
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information 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.
(5) Embedded 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) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
(2) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.
●Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(3) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from a remote control device, such as an HP
Remote Control.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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Rear components
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.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(2) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(4) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional
expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(5) ExpressCard/34 slot Supports optional ExpressCard/34 cards.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
NOTE: On select computer models, the network jack provides
Gigabit Ethernet functionality.
(7) USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(8) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(9) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(10) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital Input/Output (SD/IO)
●Secure Digital (SD) 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) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3) Vents (6) 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.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(5) Hard drive bays (2) Hard drive bays hold the hard drives.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch* Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is
on.
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone
opening, your computer has internal microphones.
(3) Integrated camera light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use.
(4) Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
*Depending on your computer model, the internal display switch on the computer may vary in location.
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Wireless antennae (select models only)
On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae 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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