HP Pavilion Dx6500 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

CategoryDescription
 Consumer infrared
 RJ-45 (Ethernet; includes link and activity lights)
 S-Video-out
 USB (2)
 VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1600 × 1200 external resolution @ 75 Hz (disabled when
computer is connected to devices through the expansion port 3), with hot plug/unplug and
automatic detection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video devices
 1394
 2-pin AC power
DockingExpansion port 3 supports HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock
Keyboard/pointing...

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External component identification
Display components
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Internal display switchTurns off the display if the display is closed while the
computer is on.
NOTE:The location of the internal display switch varies
by computer model.
(2)Wireless antennae (2 or 3, varying by computer
model)Send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices.
These antennae are not visible from the outside of the
computer.
NOTE:For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the...

ItemComponentDescription
NOTE:If there is a microphone icon next to each
microphone opening, the computer has internal
microphones.
(4)Integrated camera lightOn: The integrated camera is in use.
(5)Integrated camera Records video and captures still photographs.
Display components 5 

Top components
Lights
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power lights (2)*●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery light●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer...

Buttons and speakers
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power button*●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button to shut down
the computer.
●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...

ItemComponentDescription
(5)Previous/rewind button●Plays the previous track or chapter when pressed once.
●Rewinds media when pressed simultaneously with
the fn key.
(6)Play/pause buttonPlays or pauses the disc.
(7)Next/fast forward button●Plays the next track or chapter when pressed once.
●Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with
the fn key.
(8)Stop buttonStops the disc.
(9)Volume mute buttonMutes and restores the speaker sound.
(10)Volume scroll zoneAdjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger...

Keys
ItemComponentFunction
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows® Start menu.
(4)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5)Embedded numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6)Function keys Execute frequently used system functions...

TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)TouchPad light●Blue: 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 buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
(5)TouchPad scroll zone*Scrolls up or down.
(6)Right TouchPad button*Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing...

Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery light●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged...

Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Security cable slotAttaches 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.
(2)S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture
card.
(3)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional...