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... accompanying such products and services. and other countries. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. AMD Athlon, ...ATI Mobility Radeon, AMD Sempron, and AMD Turion are U.S. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The ...
... accompanying such products and services. and other countries. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. AMD Athlon, ...ATI Mobility Radeon, AMD Sempron, and AMD Turion are U.S. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The ...
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Safety warning notice WARNING! Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. iii The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Also, do not place the computer directly ...
Safety warning notice WARNING! Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. iii The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Also, do not place the computer directly ...
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Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Top components ...6 TouchPad ...6 Lights ...7 Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader 9 Keys ...11 Front components ...12 Rear component ...13 Right-side components ...13 Left-side components ...14 Bottom components ...15 Display components ...16 Cleaning the display ...16 Wireless antennas (select models only 17 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag ...18 Computer major components ...19 Display assembly components ...26 AntiGlare display assembly spare parts 26 BrightView display assembly spare parts 27 ...
Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Top components ...6 TouchPad ...6 Lights ...7 Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader 9 Keys ...11 Front components ...12 Rear component ...13 Right-side components ...13 Left-side components ...14 Bottom components ...15 Display components ...16 Cleaning the display ...16 Wireless antennas (select models only 17 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag ...18 Computer major components ...19 Display assembly components ...26 AntiGlare display assembly spare parts 26 BrightView display assembly spare parts 27 ...
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Cables and connectors 42 Drive handling 42 Grounding guidelines ...43 Electrostatic discharge damage 43 Packaging and transporting guidelines 44 Workstation guidelines 44 Equipment guidelines 45 Component replacement procedures 46 Service tag ...46 Computer feet ...47 Battery ...48 Webcam/microphone module 49 Optical drive ...51 Memory module ...53 TV tuner module ...55 RTC battery ...56 Hard drive ...57 WLAN module ...60 Switch cover and keyboard 63 Power button board ...67 Display assembly ...68 Speaker ...78 Bluetooth module ...79 Top cover ...80 Modem module ...83 Audio/infrared ...
Cables and connectors 42 Drive handling 42 Grounding guidelines ...43 Electrostatic discharge damage 43 Packaging and transporting guidelines 44 Workstation guidelines 44 Equipment guidelines 45 Component replacement procedures 46 Service tag ...46 Computer feet ...47 Battery ...48 Webcam/microphone module 49 Optical drive ...51 Memory module ...53 TV tuner module ...55 RTC battery ...56 Hard drive ...57 WLAN module ...60 Switch cover and keyboard 63 Power button board ...67 Display assembly ...68 Speaker ...78 Bluetooth module ...79 Top cover ...80 Modem module ...83 Audio/infrared ...
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Main menu ...101 Security menu ...101 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...102 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...103 15.6-inch, WXGA display specifications 104 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications 105 16.0-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications 106 Hard drive specifications ...107 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications 108 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications 109 System DMA specifications ...110 System interrupt specifications ...111 System I/O address specifications 112 System memory map ...
Main menu ...101 Security menu ...101 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...102 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...103 15.6-inch, WXGA display specifications 104 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications 105 16.0-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications 106 Hard drive specifications ...107 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications 108 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications 109 System DMA specifications ...110 System interrupt specifications ...111 System I/O address specifications 112 System memory map ...
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Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 139 9 Connector pin assignments 1394 ...140 Audio-in (microphone) ...140 Audio-out (headphone) ...141 External monitor ...141 HDMI ...142 RJ-11 (modem) ...143 RJ-45 (network) ...143 Universal Serial Bus ...144 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries or regions 145 Requirements for specific countries or regions 146 11 Recycling Battery ...147 Display ...147 Index ...153 viii
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 139 9 Connector pin assignments 1394 ...140 Audio-in (microphone) ...140 Audio-out (headphone) ...141 External monitor ...141 HDMI ...142 RJ-11 (modem) ...143 RJ-45 (network) ...143 Universal Serial Bus ...144 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries or regions 145 Requirements for specific countries or regions 146 11 Recycling Battery ...147 Display ...147 Index ...153 viii
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... discrete UMA graphics graphics HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC √ √ AMD Turion™ ZM-87, 2.4-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-86, 2.4-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-85, 2.3-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-84, 2.3-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-82, 2.2-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion RM-77, 2.3-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache...
... discrete UMA graphics graphics HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC √ √ AMD Turion™ ZM-87, 2.4-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-86, 2.4-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-85, 2.3-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-84, 2.3-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion ZM-82, 2.2-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache AMD Turion RM-77, 2.3-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache...
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... MB × 2, dualchannel) Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-in) √ √ hard drives Supports one hard drive √ √ Support for HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection √ √ 2 Chapter 1 Product description
... MB × 2, dualchannel) Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-in) √ √ hard drives Supports one hard drive √ √ Support for HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection √ √ 2 Chapter 1 Product description
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...-array with appropriate software (supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression) √ √ HD Audio √ √ Supports Microsoft® Premium Requirements √ √ Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing speakers √ √ 56K V.92 data/fax modem (select models only) √ √ Supports all worldwide certification requirements √ √ Integrated Realtek...
...-array with appropriate software (supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression) √ √ HD Audio √ √ Supports Microsoft® Premium Requirements √ √ Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing speakers √ √ 56K V.92 data/fax modem (select models only) √ √ Supports all worldwide certification requirements √ √ Integrated Realtek...
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... headphone jacks (audio-out) √ √ Microphone input (audio-in) √ √ AC adapter plug √ √ Docking Expansion port 3 supports the HP Notebook Expansion Base √ √ and HP Notebook QuickDock Keyboard/pointing devices 16-inch full-size keyboard with numeric keypad √ √ Standard IMR keyboard √ √ UV painted...
... headphone jacks (audio-out) √ √ Microphone input (audio-in) √ √ AC adapter plug √ √ Docking Expansion port 3 supports the HP Notebook Expansion Base √ √ and HP Notebook QuickDock Keyboard/pointing devices 16-inch full-size keyboard with numeric keypad √ √ Standard IMR keyboard √ √ UV painted...
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Category Security Operating system Serviceability Description 6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 2.25 hours 12-cell 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 4 hours 12-cell 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 5 hours 90-W AC adapter 65-W AC adapter Security cable slot Fingerprint reader (select models only) Preinstalled: Windows Vista® Business (32-bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Premium (32-bit and-64 bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit) Service Pack 2 AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory ...
Category Security Operating system Serviceability Description 6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 2.25 hours 12-cell 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 4 hours 12-cell 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 5 hours 90-W AC adapter 65-W AC adapter Security cable slot Fingerprint reader (select models only) Preinstalled: Windows Vista® Business (32-bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Premium (32-bit and-64 bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit) Service Pack 2 AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory ...
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To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification 2 External component identification 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 ...
To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification 2 External component identification 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 ...
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... source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: The next/fast forward button has been pressed. On: The previous/rewind button has...
... source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: The next/fast forward button has been pressed. On: The previous/rewind button has...
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The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is enabled on a connected optional numeric keypad. *The 2 power lights display the same information. Component Description (11) Stop light (select models only) (12) Wireless light On: The stop button has been pressed. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All ...
The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is enabled on a connected optional numeric keypad. *The 2 power lights display the same information. Component Description (11) Stop light (select models only) (12) Wireless light On: The stop button has been pressed. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All ...
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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 , press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on the scroll zone to increase volume. ● Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once. ● Rewinds media when the button is pressed simultaneously with the fn key. To learn more about your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to exit Hibernation. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Adjusts speaker volume. ...
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 , press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on the scroll zone to increase volume. ● Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once. ● Rewinds media when the button is pressed simultaneously with the fn key. To learn more about your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to exit Hibernation. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Adjusts speaker volume. ...
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For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in order to establish a wireless connection. (10) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. Component (7) Next/fast forward button (select models only) Description ● 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 (select models only) Stops playback. (9) Wireless button Turns the wireless ...
For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in order to establish a wireless connection. (10) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes factory settings. Component (7) Next/fast forward button (select models only) Description ● 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 (select models only) Stops playback. (9) Wireless button Turns the wireless ...
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Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys Description Displays system information about your computer when pressed in combination with the fn key. Top components 11 Can be used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Executes frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Displays the ...
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys Description Displays system information about your computer when pressed in combination with the fn key. Top components 11 Can be used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Executes frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Displays the ...
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...; Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● 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...
...; Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● 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...
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It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on select models, also writes to external power. Reads optical discs and, on and off during routine operation. Connects a modem cable. Rear component 13 Component (1) Optical drive light (2) Optical drive (3) USB ports (2) (4) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (6) Security cable slot (7) AC adapter light (8) Power connector Description Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to optical discs. Connect optional USB devices. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal ...
It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on select models, also writes to external power. Reads optical discs and, on and off during routine operation. Connects a modem cable. Rear component 13 Component (1) Optical drive light (2) Optical drive (3) USB ports (2) (4) TV antenna/cable jack (select models only) (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (6) Security cable slot (7) AC adapter light (8) Power connector Description Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to optical discs. Connect optional USB devices. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal ...