HP Pavilion Dv6400 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 reinstalled software.
»To access update links for the operating system and other 
software provided on your computer, select Start > Help 
and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided 
by the software manufacturer. Some programs include an 
update feature you can access from a Help button or menu 
within the program.
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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 to 
position it over the spindle.
4. Gently press the disc down onto the tray spindle until the 
disc snaps into place.
5. Close the media tray.
✎
After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not 
selected a default media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It 
prompts you to select how you want to use the media content.
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							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 the flat 
surfaces.
✎If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully 
as you remove it.
4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a 
protective case.
Removing an optical disc (without power)
To remove an optical disc if external or battery power is 
unavailable, follow these steps:
1. Insert the end of a paper clip into the optical drive 
release access in the front bezel of the optical drive.
2. Press in gently until the media tray is released, 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 the flat 
surfaces.
✎If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully 
as you remove it.
4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a 
protective case.
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							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 -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
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							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 
following specifications:
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with 
phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms.
Input Power Rating
Operating voltage 18.5 V dc or 19.0 V dc
Operating current 3.5 A or 4.74 A
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							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 Support
USB 2.0 Yes
10/100/1000 Ethernet Yes
IEEE 1394 (4-pin port) No
Consumer infrared lens (for optional 
remote control only)Ye s
Power inputs 65-W to 90 -W maximum
Composite TV Yes
S-Video TV Yes
Component TV Yes
S/PDIF audio (select models only) Yes
DVI No
Headphone/speaker audio-out Yes
Microphone audio-in Yes
VGA Yes
Powe r  b u t t o n Ye s
Volume control (up/down) Yes
Mute/unmute status Yes
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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 avoid this, clean the TouchPad 
with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when 
using the computer.
ÅWARN I NG: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal 
components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the 
keyboard. A vacuum cleaner could deposit household debris on the 
keyboard surface.
Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking 
and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become 
trapped beneath the keys. A can of compressed air with a 
straw extension can be used to blow air around and under 
the keys to loosen and remove debris.
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							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 
drive before removing the drive from a drive bay, and 
before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive.
c. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
d. Shut down the computer.
■Take along a backup of your information. Keep the 
backup separate from the computer.
■When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand 
luggage, and do not check it in with the rest of your 
bags.
ÄAvoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices 
with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices 
and security wands. The airport security devices that check 
carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead 
of magnetism and will not damage a drive.
■If you plan to use the computer during a flight, check with 
the airline in advance. In-flight computer use is at the 
discretion of the airline.
■If the computer will be unused and disconnected from 
external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the 
battery and store it separately.
■If you are shipping the computer or a drive, place it in a 
bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective 
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”
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