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
devices12.0-inch keyboard
 TouchPad with 2 buttons and two-way scroll (taps enabled as default)
Power requirements12-cell 2.20-Ah, 95-Wh, Li-ion battery
 6-cell 2.55-Ah, 55-Wh, Li-ion battery
 6-cell 2.20-Ah 47-Wh, Li-ion battery
 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with ground pin; supports 2-
pin DC connector)
SecuritySecurity cable slot
Operating systemPreinstalled:
 Windows Vista® Business (32-bit)
 Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
 Windows Vista Premium (32- and 64-bit)
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:
 AC adapter
 Battery (system)
 Hard drive
 Memory module
 RTC battery
 Optical drive
 WLAN module
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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 antennae free from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of
the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that
applies to your country or region. These notices are located
in Help and Support.
(3)Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.
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							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.
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							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 is not
plugged into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
(5)Volume mute light●Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
●Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(6)Volume down lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease
speaker volume.
(7)Volume up lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase
speaker volume.
(8)Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
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							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 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power
Options.
(2)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(3)Media buttonOpens the QuickPlay program.
NOTE:If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay
software Help for more information.
(4)DVD  button Opens the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
NOTE:If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay
software Help for more information.
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							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 to the left to
decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You
can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease
volume, or tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase
volume.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
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							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 when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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							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 device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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							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 into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Wireless switchTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
wireless connection.
NOTE:To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must already be set up.
(5)Wireless light●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN
device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
●Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(6)Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as the
HP Remote Control.
(7)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8)Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
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							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 docking device or
expansion product.
NOTE:The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(5)ExpressCard slotSupports optional ExpressCard/34 cards.
(6)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
NOTE:On select computer models, the network jack
provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality.
(7)USB portConnects an optional USB device.
(8)1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(9)Digital Media Slot light (select models only)On: A digital card is being accessed.
(10)Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
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