HP Pavilion Dv6 6b00 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							1Introduction
This guide contains details about your computers components, such as ports and jacks. It describes
multimedia and other features. And it provides important security, backup, and recovery information.
NOTE:Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.
Important first steps
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
1.Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to 
Networking on page 18.
2.Update your antivirus software. For more information, refer to 
Using antivirus software
on page 75.
3.Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For instructions, refer to 
Backup and recovery
on page 78.
4.Get to know your computer. Refer to 
Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Pointing
devices and keyboard on page 26 for additional information.
5.Discover the software that is already installed on the computer by selecting Start > All
Programs.
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							Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resource Contents
Instructions for setting up the computer
●How to set up the computer
●Identification of computer components
User Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.●Computer features
●Power management features
●Instructions for the following:
◦Connecting to a wireless network
◦Using the keyboard and pointing devices
◦Using the multimedia features of the computer
◦Maximizing battery life
◦Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory
modules
◦Protecting the computer
◦Performing a backup and a recovery
◦Contacting customer support
◦Caring for the computer
◦Updating the software
●Computer specifications
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support.
NOTE:For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.●Operating system information
●Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●Troubleshooting tools
●Instructions for contacting customer support
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.●Regulatory and safety information
●Battery disposal information
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
– or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/ergo.●Proper workstation setup
●Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your
comfort and decrease your risk of injury
●Electrical and mechanical safety information
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							Resource Contents
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.HP customer support telephone numbers
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support.●Customer support information
●Information for ordering parts
●Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●Information about accessories for the computer
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
– or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.Warranty information
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a
printed copy from 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
●North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
●Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.
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							2 Getting to know your computer
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  TouchPad accent light  Illuminates the TouchPad for visual comfort under dark
conditions when the TouchPad is on.
(6)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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							Lights
Component Description
(1)  Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(2)
Power light●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(4)
Wireless light
●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(5) TouchPad light ●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(6)  TouchPad accent light  Illuminates the TouchPad for visual comfort under dark
conditions when the TouchPad is on.
(7)  Fingerprint reader light (select models only)●White: The fingerprint was read.
●Amber: The fingerprint was not read.
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							Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
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 briefly 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 Security > Power Options,
or refer to 
Setting power options on page 43.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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							Component Description
(3)
QuickWeb button Opens QuickWeb (select models only).
●When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
button to open HP QuickWeb.
●When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the
button to open the default Web browser.
●When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the
button to open the Web browser.
QuickWeb allows you to browse the Internet, communicate
with Skype, and explore other HP QuickWeb programs.
When the computer is off or in Hibernation, you can press
the QuickWeb button to access these features without
waiting for the operating system to start.
NOTE:For more information, refer to 
HP QuickWeb(select models only) on page 16 and to the HP QuickWeb
software Help. If your computer does not have HP
QuickWeb software, the button opens the Web browser.
(4)  Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
password logon.
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							Keys
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 the b key, the spacebar, or the esc key.
(3)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) b key Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings (select
models only) when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a
deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound.
Beats Audio is enabled by default.
You can also view and control the bass settings through
the Windows operating system. To view and control the
bass properties:
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Beats Audio Control Panel.
(5)
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(6)  Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, it can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
(7) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions
on the integrated numeric keypad.
(8)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
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							Front 
Component Description
(1)Digital Media Slot  Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
(2)Speakers (2) (select models only)  Produce sound.
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							Right side 
Component Description
(1)  Optical drive (select models only)  Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2)  Optical drive light (select models only) ●Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
●Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3)  Optical drive eject button (select models
only) Ejects the optical disc.
(4)
Power light ●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(5)
Hard drive light 
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE:For information on HP 3D DriveGuard, refer
to 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
on page 58.
(6)
USB ports (2)  Connect optional USB devices.
(7)
Security cable slot  Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(8) Battery light 
●White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is fully charged.
●Amber: A battery is charging.
●Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level, or there is a battery error. When a battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
(9)
Power connector  Connects an AC adapter.
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