HP Pavilion Hdx9100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

							CategoryDescription
 Intel PRO wireless 4965 a/b/g with 2 WLAN antennae built into the display assembly +
Bluetooth®
 Intel PRO wireless 4965 a/b/g/n with 3 WLAN antennae built into the display assembly +
Bluetooth
 Intel PRO wireless 3945 a/b/g with 2 WLAN antennae built into the display assembly +
Bluetooth
Integrated TV tuner optionsIntegrated NTSC/ATSC hybrid TV tuner (in Canada and the United States)
 Integrated analog/DVB-T TV tuner (in the rest of the world)
 PAL to F-jack and infrared emitter with cable, included with TV tuner option
 TV tuner antennas for both DVB-T and ATSC/NTSC
External media cardOne ExpressCard 54 slot, supports hybrid analog+ATSC and DVB-T TV tuner
 Digital Media Slot: supports SD, MMC, SD I/O, MS, MSP, xD-Picture Card; with adapter,
supports mini versions of SD, MMC, and MS Duo (adapter is not included)
PortsVideo ports:
 VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1920 × 1200 external resolution @ 75 Hz, hot plug/unplug,
and auto-detect for correct output to wide-aspect video (disabled when connected to the HP
xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock)
 High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) V.1.2 supporting 1080p with High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP) key
 Audio ports:
 Analog audio-out V.7.1
 Audio-in (stereo microphone)
 Audio-out (stereo headphone, 2 ports)
 Center low-frequency effect (LFE) output
 Front, rear, and side speaker outputs
 Consumer infrared
 TV tuner ports:
 Stereo audio input
 RF input using PAL jack
 S-Video capture input
 Infrared emitter jack
 Other ports:
 AC power through 180-W Multipin AC adapter plug (Smart AC adapter)
 Consumer infrared
 eSATA
 IEEE 1394a
  RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
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							CategoryDescription
 S-Video-out (including composite video support) via docking only
 USB (4)
Remote controlThe remote control is docked into the keyboard deck. The remote control can be ejected by
pressing the remote control eject button. The remote control can also be locked onto the
computer.
 Software codes for all keys follow Microsoft® Media Center requirements.
 The remote control battery is customer-accessible/upgradable.
 Remote control weight:
●Without batteries: 41.5 to 46.5 grams
●With batteries: 45.0 to 50.0 grams
 Remote control buttons:
●MS Start (MCE green)
●Numeric keypad (0 - 9)
●Clear
●Enter
●Channel up/down
●Volume up/down
●Fast forward
●Reverse
●Play/pause
●Previous/next track
●OK
●Back
●Mute
●Guide
●DVD player
●TV (in the United States)/Teletext (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
●QuickPlay launch
●Record
●Information
●Power
●Music (in the United States)/R (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
●Photos (in the United States)/G (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
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							CategoryDescription
●Video (in the United States)/Y (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
●Zoom (in the United States)/B (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
DockingExpansion port 3 supports the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook
QuickDock (does not support power via dock)
Keyboard/pointing devices14.39-inch full-size keyboard with separate numeric keypad
 Touchpad supports 2-way scrolling
 Taps enabled as default
Power requirements9-cell 2.55-Ah, 83-Wh Li-ion battery
 180-W non-PFC AC adapter with localized cable plug support (multiwire plug with ground
pin, supports 2-pin DC connector)
SecuritySecurity cable slot
 Fingerprint reader with VeriSoft software support
Operating systemPreinstalled:
 Windows Vista® Ultimate (64-bit)
 Windows Vista Premium (32-bit)
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:
 AC adapter
 Battery (system)
 Hard drives (2)
 Memory module
 Optical drive
 WLAN module
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External component identification
Top components
Display and top components
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Speakers (4)Produce sound.
(2)Internal microphones (2) (select models only)Record sound.
NOTE:If there is a microphone icon next to each
microphone opening, the computer has internal
microphones.
(3)HP Webcam light On: The integrated camera is in use.
(4)HP Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
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							ItemComponentDescription
(5)HP Webcam rotatorTilts the camera vertically.
(6)Internal  display  switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer
is on.
Top-left buttons and lights
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 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 Maintenance > Power
Options.
(2)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3)Media button
●Opens the QuickPlay program (for models with
QuickPlay preinstalled).
●Opens the DVDPlay program (for models with DVDPlay
preinstalled).
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							ItemComponentDescription
NOTE:If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay or DVDPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the
QuickPlay or DVDPlay software Help for more information.
(4)DVD buttonOpens 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.
(5)TV play buttonOpens the TV module within the QuickPlay program.
(6)Previous/rewind button●Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is
pressed once.
●Rewinds media when the button is pressed
simultaneously with the fn key.
(7)Stop buttonStops playback.
(8)Play/pause buttonPlays or pauses media.
(9)Next/fast forward button●Plays the next track or chapter when the button is
pressed once.
●Fast forwards media when the button is pressed
simultaneously with the fn key.
(10)Theater mode buttonDims the lights on the computer.
(11)Remote control buttonEjects the remote control.
(12)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
*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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							Top-right buttons, lights, and fingerprint reader
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Fingerprint readerAllows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
password logon.
(2)Wireless buttonTurns 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.
(3)Wireless light●Blue: All integrated wireless devices, such as WLAN
devices and/or Bluetooth® devices, are turned on.
●Amber: All integrated wireless devices are turned off.
(4)Volume mute buttonMutes and restores speaker sound.
(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 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.
(8)Volume up lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase
speaker volume.
(9)Treble or bass volume down light (select models only)Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease
treble or bass volume.
(10)Treble or bass volume scroll zone (select models only)Adjusts treble or bass 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.
(11)Treble or bass volume up light (select models only)Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase
treble or bass volume.
(12)Optical drive buttonReleases the media tray.
(13)Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
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							ItemComponentFunction
(14)Treble light (select models only)On: The treble volume function is on.
(15)Bass light (select models only)On: The bass volume function is on.
(16)Treble/bass button (select models only)Alternates between treble and bass volume controls.
(17)Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
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. View or change pointing device preferences by selecting Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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							Keys
ItemComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2)Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(3)Integrated numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(4)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the fn key.
(5)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
(6)Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
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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)Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as the
HP Remote Control.
(5)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(6)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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