HP Pavilion Dv6200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Quick Start Guide

Quick Reference 4–9
Backup and recovery
To delete the recovery partition:
1. If you have not already created recovery discs, create 
them now. Then go on to step 2.
2. S e l e ct  Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > 
Recovery Manager.
The Recovery Manager tool opens.
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. Click Remove recovery partition, and then click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating reinstalled software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet 
to update all...

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Quick Reference A–1
A
Using the optical drive
Inserting an optical disc
To insert an optical disc:
1. T u r n  o n  t h e  c o m p u t e r .
2. Press the optical drive release button on the drive bezel to 
release the media tray, and then pull out the tray.
3. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the 
flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, 
which is located in the center of the tray, with the label 
side up.
✎If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully...

A–2 Quick Reference
Using the optical drive
Removing an optical disc (with power)
To remove an optical disc if the computer is running on 
external or battery power, follow these steps:
1. T u r n  o n  t h e  c o m p u t e r .
2. Press the optical drive release button on the drive bezel to 
release the media tray, and then pull out the tray.
3. Remove the disc from the tray by gently pressing down on 
the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold 
the disc by the edges and avoid touching...

Quick Reference B–1
B
Specifications
Operating environment
The operating environment information in the following table 
may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in 
extreme environments.
Factor Metric U.S.
Temperature
Operating  5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating...

B–2 Quick Reference
Specifications
Rated input power
The power information in this section may be helpful if you 
plan to travel internationally with your computer.
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied 
by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can 
be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should 
be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source 
supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer.
The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the...

Quick Reference B–3
Specifications
Expansion port 3 input/output signals 
(select models only)
The signal information in this section may be helpful if you 
plan to use an optional docking device or expansion product 
that connects to the expansion port 3 on the computer. (The 
computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion 
port 3 describes the type of expansion port.)
The following table identifies the input and output signals 
supported by the expansion port 3 on the computer.
Feature...

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Quick Reference C–1
C
Routine care
Cleaning the display
To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with 
a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional 
cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic 
screen cleaner.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray 
water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display.
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to 
jump around on the screen. To...

C–2 Quick Reference
Routine care
Traveling and shipping
The computer is built to go with you for work and play. For 
best results, follow the traveling and shipping tips described 
here.
■To prepare the computer for traveling and shipping, 
follow these steps:
a. Back up your information.
b. Remove all optical discs and all external media cards, 
such as digital cards and ExpressCards.
ÄTo reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to 
a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a...