HP Pavilion Dv6 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
To navigate and select in Setup Utility, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then
press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item.
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To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the
screen, or use the up arrow key or the down arrow key.
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To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Setup Utility screen, press esc, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the
keyboard to navigate and make selections in Setup Utility.
2.Press f10 to enter Setup Utility.
To exit Setup Utility menus, choose one of the following methods:
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To exit Setup Utility menus without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner
of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press
enter.
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To save your changes and exit Setup Utility menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press
enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Displaying system information
1.
Start Setup Utility.
2.Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification
information about the computer is displayed.
3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
Using Setup Utility
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							Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility
NOTE:Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
To return all settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter Setup Utility.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.
To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE:Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory
settings.
Exiting Setup Utility
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To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.
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To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site.
Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
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							Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed
on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn
+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility.
1.Start Setup Utility.
2.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information.
3.To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then
press enter.
Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download
and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC
adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power,
docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the
download and installation, follow these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
1.Windows 7—Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain.
Windows XP—Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and
drivers update.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want
to download.
3.At the download area, follow these steps:
a.Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your
computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information
to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
b.Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. Make a note
of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You
will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
NOTE:If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before
installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
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							BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the
download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1.Windows 7—Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
Windows XP—Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer.
2.Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains
the update.
4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
Using System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is
functioning properly. The following diagnostic tests are available in System Diagnostics:
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Start-up test—This test analyzes the main computer components that are required to start
the computer.
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Run-in test—This test repeats the start-up test and checks for intermittent problems that the start-up
test does not detect.
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Hard disk test—This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all
data in every sector of the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the
data to a good sector.
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Memory test—This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. If it reports an
error, replace the memory modules immediately.
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Battery test—This test analyzes the condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP
support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery.
You can also view system information and error logs in the System Diagnostics window.
To start System Diagnostics:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed,
press f2.
2.Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it is running, press esc.
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							6 Specifications
Computer specifications
 Metric U.S.
Dimensions
Depth24.7 cm9.72 in
Width37.8 cm14.88 in
Height (front to back)3.1 to 3.5 cm1.23 to 1.39 in
Weight 2.91 kg6.42 lb
Input power
Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A – 65 W; 19 V dc @ 4.74 A – 90 W; or
18.5 V dc @ 6.5 A – 120 W
Operating current 3.5, 4.74, or 6.5 A
Temperature
Operating5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft
NOTE:Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The device operates well within this
range of temperatures.
Computer specifications
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							15.6-inch display specifications
 Metric U.S.
Dimensions
Height19.6 cm7.72 in
Width34.7 cm13.66 in
Diagonal39.8 cm15.67 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio200:1 (typical)
Brightness200 nits (typical)
Pixel resolution
Pitch0.197 × 0.197 mm
Format 1366 × 768
Configuration RGB vertical stripe
BacklightLED
Character display80 × 25
Total power consumption2.0 W
Viewing angle±65° horizontal, ±50° vertical (typical)
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							Hard drive specifications
 1-TB* 750-GB** 640-GB**
Dimensions
Height 12.7 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm
Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.2 mm
Width 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm
Weight 152 g 110 g 98 g
Interface typeSATA (3 GB/sec) SATA (3 GB/sec) SATA
Transfer rate
Synchronous (maximum) 97 MB/sec 97 MB/sec 106 MB/sec
Security ATA security ATA security ATA security
Seek times (typical read, including setting)
Single track 2.0 ms 2.0 ms 1.5 ms
Average (read/write) 12/16 ms 12/16 ms 12/13 ms
Maximum 21 ms 21 ms 24 ms
Logical blocks1,953,525, 168 1,465,149,168 1,250,263,728
Disk rotational speed5400 RPM 7200 and 5400 rpm 7200 rpm
Operating temperature0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
*1 TB = 1 trillion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.
**1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.
NOTE:Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.
Hard drive specifications
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							Hard drive specifications (continued)
 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB*
Dimensions
Height 9.5 mm 7.0 mm 7.0 mm
Length 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm
Width 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm
Weight 110 g 110 g 105 g
Interface typeSATA SATA SATA
Transfer rate
Synchronous (maximum) 1.1 GB/sec 1.1 GB/sec 1.1 GB/sec
Security ATA security ATA security ATA security
Seek times (typical read, including setting)
Single track 1.5 ms 1.5 ms 1.5 ms
Average (read/write) 11/13 ms 11/13 ms 11/13 ms
Maximum 22 ms 22 ms 22 ms
Logical blocks976,773,168 628,142,448 488,397,168
Disk rotational speed7200 rpm 7200 rpm 7200 rpm
Operating temperature0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
*1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.
NOTE:Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.
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							7 Backup and recovery
Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your
information and restore it if ever needed.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
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Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager software feature)
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Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive)
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Backing up your information
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Recovering a program or driver
Restore
In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will need a set of
recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can create using HP Recovery Manager. HP
recommends that you use this software to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive
immediately after software setup.
If for some other reason you need to restore your system, this can be achieved using the HP Recovery
partition (select models only), without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. To check for
the presence of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click
Disk Management. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window.
CAUTION:HP Recovery Manager (partition, or discs/flash drive) restores only software that was
preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled manually.
NOTE:Recovery discs have been included if your computer does not have a recovery partition.
Restore
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							Creating restore media
HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure that
you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you
cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or the flash drive after setting up
the computer for the first time.
NOTE:HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs or one recovery
flash drive. Handle these discs or flash drive carefully and keep them in a safe place.
NOTE:If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an optional
external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery
discs for your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected
directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on an external device, such as a USB hub.
Guidelines:
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Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs.
NOTE:Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE
(rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.
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the computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
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Only one set of recovery discs or one recovery flash drive can be created per computer.
NOTE:If you are creating recovery discs, number each disc before inserting into the optical
drive.
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If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs or
recovery flash drive. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue
the backup creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Media Creation.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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