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Table of contents 1 Product description ...1 2 External component identification 11 Display ...11 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only 12 Keys ...13 Lights ...14 TouchPad ...15 Front ...16 Rear ...16 Left side ...17 Right side ...18 Bottom ...19 3 Illustrated parts catalog 20 Service ...
Table of contents 1 Product description ...1 2 External component identification 11 Display ...11 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only 12 Keys ...13 Lights ...14 TouchPad ...15 Front ...16 Rear ...16 Left side ...17 Right side ...18 Bottom ...19 3 Illustrated parts catalog 20 Service ...
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... drive specifications (continued 120 7 Backup and recovery ...121 Restore ...121 Creating restore media ...122 Performing a system restore 123 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 123 Restoring using the restore media 124 Changing the computer boot order 124 Backing up and recovering your information 125 Using Windows Backup and...
... drive specifications (continued 120 7 Backup and recovery ...121 Restore ...121 Creating restore media ...122 Performing a system restore 123 Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 123 Restoring using the restore media 124 Changing the computer boot order 124 Backing up and recovering your information 125 Using Windows Backup and...
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1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC √ √ AMD A8-3530MX 2.60-GHz processor, (1.90-GHz √ FSB, 4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 45 W) AMD A8-3510MX 2....
1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC √ √ AMD A8-3530MX 2.60-GHz processor, (1.90-GHz √ FSB, 4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 45 W) AMD A8-3510MX 2....
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Category Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor AMD Phenom II N660 3.00-GHz processor (2.0-MB √ L2 cache, 1333-MHz, 3.6GT/ sec, ...
Category Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor AMD Phenom II N660 3.00-GHz processor (2.0-MB √ L2 cache, 1333-MHz, 3.6GT/ sec, ...
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AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Northbridge: AMD RS880MD Southbridge: AMD SB820M Intel® HM65 Express chipset with an AMD processor Intel processor Northbridge: AMD A70M Fusion controller hub (FCH) √ Northbridge: AMD A60M FCH +NEC USB 3.0 Northbridge: AMD A60M FCH Northbridge: ATI RS880M - Category Chipset Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with NEC USB 3.0 √ 3
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Northbridge: AMD RS880MD Southbridge: AMD SB820M Intel® HM65 Express chipset with an AMD processor Intel processor Northbridge: AMD A70M Fusion controller hub (FCH) √ Northbridge: AMD A60M FCH +NEC USB 3.0 Northbridge: AMD A60M FCH Northbridge: ATI RS880M - Category Chipset Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with NEC USB 3.0 √ 3
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... DX11, and HDMI ● AMD RadeonT HD 6515G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A6 processor; supports HD decode, DX11, and HDMI 4 Chapter 1 Product description Category Graphics Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Internal graphics: &#...muxless; supports bus alive/chip off (BACO), dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI ● AMD RadeonT HD 6645G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A8 or A6 processor; supports BACO, dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI ● ATi XT Radeon HD...
... DX11, and HDMI ● AMD RadeonT HD 6515G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A6 processor; supports HD decode, DX11, and HDMI 4 Chapter 1 Product description Category Graphics Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Internal graphics: &#...muxless; supports bus alive/chip off (BACO), dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI ● AMD RadeonT HD 6645G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A8 or A6 processor; supports BACO, dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI ● ATi XT Radeon HD...
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... Support DX11, HD decode, and HDMI √ √ 15.6-in , HD, LED, LVDS, SVA BrightView (1366×768) display; Category Panel Memory Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Internal graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 √ Switchable discrete graphics: ● ATI XT Radeon HD...
... Support DX11, HD decode, and HDMI √ √ 15.6-in , HD, LED, LVDS, SVA BrightView (1366×768) display; Category Panel Memory Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Internal graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 √ Switchable discrete graphics: ● ATI XT Radeon HD...
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in ), and 7.0-mm (.28- not supported on computer models equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Supports the following configurations: √ ● 16384-MB total system memory (8192×2) &#...accessible √ √ Accelerometer / HDD protection support √ √ Serial ATA √ √ 6 Chapter 1 Product description Category Hard drives Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor) Supports the following configurations: √ ● 8192-MB total system memory (4096×2) ● 6144-MB ...
in ), and 7.0-mm (.28- not supported on computer models equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Supports the following configurations: √ ● 16384-MB total system memory (8192×2) &#...accessible √ √ Accelerometer / HDD protection support √ √ Serial ATA √ √ 6 Chapter 1 Product description Category Hard drives Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor) Supports the following configurations: √ ● 8192-MB total system memory (4096×2) ● 6144-MB ...
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Category Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Supports the following configurations: √ √ ● 1 TB, 5400 rpm (12.7 mm) &#... digital microphones with appropriate beam- √ √ forming, echo-cancellation, noise-suppression software HD audio √ √ HP-branded Altec/Lansing quad Beats Audio speakers √ √ (select models only) HP TrueVision HD webcam √ √ Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC) √ √ Wireless Integrated...
Category Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Supports the following configurations: √ √ ● 1 TB, 5400 rpm (12.7 mm) &#... digital microphones with appropriate beam- √ √ forming, echo-cancellation, noise-suppression software HD audio √ √ HP-branded Altec/Lansing quad Beats Audio speakers √ √ (select models only) HP TrueVision HD webcam √ √ Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC) √ √ Wireless Integrated...
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Category External media card Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Support for the following WLAN formats: √ √ ● Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n ... Support for the following WLAN formats: √ ● Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 ● Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 ● Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader supports the √ √ following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (...
Category External media card Description Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Support for the following WLAN formats: √ √ ● Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n ... Support for the following WLAN formats: √ ● Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 ● Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 ● Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader supports the √ √ following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (...
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...45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) ● USB 2.0 (3 ports) ● VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2048×1536 external resolution @ 85 Hz (on computer models equipped with an AMD Athlon, Phenom, or Turion processor) or 1920×1600 external resolution @ 60 Hz (on computer... models equipped with localized cable plug support 9 standard aspect video Keyboard/ Full-size, textured, pocket, keyboard with pointing devices numeric keypad √ √ TouchPad with ...
...45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) ● USB 2.0 (3 ports) ● VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2048×1536 external resolution @ 85 Hz (on computer models equipped with an AMD Athlon, Phenom, or Turion processor) or 1920×1600 external resolution @ 60 Hz (on computer... models equipped with localized cable plug support 9 standard aspect video Keyboard/ Full-size, textured, pocket, keyboard with pointing devices numeric keypad √ √ TouchPad with ...
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... (2) ● Optical drive ● WLAN module Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with Digital Persona software support (select models only) Supports Intel AT-p Ready Preinstalled: ● Windows 7 Home Basic (select models only) ● Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (select models only) ● Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (select models only) Preinstalled: ● Windows 7 Home Basic...
... (2) ● Optical drive ● WLAN module Computer models Computer models equipped with an equipped with Digital Persona software support (select models only) Supports Intel AT-p Ready Preinstalled: ● Windows 7 Home Basic (select models only) ● Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (select models only) ● Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (select models only) Preinstalled: ● Windows 7 Home Basic...
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...in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Produce sound. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at... your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or refer to exit Hibernation. Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) Item (1) (2) (3) (4) Component Power button Speakers (2) Web browser button Fingerprint reader (select...
...in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Produce sound. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at... your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or refer to exit Hibernation. Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) Item (1) (2) (3) (4) Component Power button Speakers (2) Web browser button Fingerprint reader (select...
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... sound. Keys 13 Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Increases or decreases the Beats Audio bass settings (select models only). or - ● Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel > Listening Experience. You can also view and control the bass settings...
... sound. Keys 13 Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Increases or decreases the Beats Audio bass settings (select models only). or - ● Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel > Listening Experience. You can also view and control the bass settings...
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... TouchPad on light Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen. Fingerprint reader light (select models only) ● White: The fingerprint was read. ● Amber: The fingerprint was not read.
... TouchPad on light Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen. Fingerprint reader light (select models only) ● White: The fingerprint was read. ● Amber: The fingerprint was not read.
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... starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. 16 Chapter 2 External component identification Front Item (1) (2) Rear Component Digital Media Slot Speakers (2) (select models only) Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital...
... starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. 16 Chapter 2 External component identification Front Item (1) (2) Rear Component Digital Media Slot Speakers (2) (select models only) Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital...
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... audio. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect optional USB 3.0 devices (select models only) and provide enhanced USB power performance. For additional safety information, refer to cool internal components. Left side 17 Left side Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Component Vent External...
... audio. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect optional USB 3.0 devices (select models only) and provide enhanced USB power performance. For additional safety information, refer to cool internal components. Left side 17 Left side Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Component Vent External...
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...act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects an AC adapter. 18 Chapter 2 ...HP Notebook Reference Guide. When a battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Right side Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Optical drive Optical drive light Optical drive eject button Power light Drive light (6) USB ports (2) (7) Security cable slot (8) Battery light (9) Power connector Description Reads and writes (select models...
...act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects an AC adapter. 18 Chapter 2 ...HP Notebook Reference Guide. When a battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Right side Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Optical drive Optical drive light Optical drive eject button Power light Drive light (6) USB ports (2) (7) Security cable slot (8) Battery light (9) Power connector Description Reads and writes (select models...
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This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to each product. Item (1) (2) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Description This is unique to the front of the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag.
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to each product. Item (1) (2) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Description This is unique to the front of the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag.
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Service tag 21 The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed. Item (3) Component Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Description This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
Service tag 21 The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed. Item (3) Component Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Description This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
