HP Pavilion Tx2500 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Category Description
External media card
●One ExpressCard/34 slot, requires slot bezel
●5-in-1 Digital Media Slot, supports SD, MMC, MS, MSpro, xD. With adapter
(not included), supports mini versions of SD, MMC, and MS Duo.
PortsAudio-in (stereo microphone)
  Audio-out (stereo headphone)
  Audio-out (stereo headphone with S/PDIF)
  Consumer infrared (one in computer base, one in display assembly)
 eSATA
  High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) v1.3 supporting 1080p with high-
bandwidth digital...

Category Description
 AC adapter
 Battery (system)
 Hard drive
 Memory module
 Optical drive
 WLAN module
4 Chapter 1   Product description 

2 External component identification
Top components
Display components
Item Component Function
(1)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2)Display release latch Opens the computer.
(3)Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
(4)DVD button Launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay
program.
(5)Media button Launches the QuickPlay program.
(6)Mobility Center button Opens Mobility Center.
(7)Rotate button Rotates the screen image clockwise into 4...

Item Component Function
(9)Convertible hinge Swivels the display and converts the computer from
traditional notebook mode into slate mode or vice
versa. In slate mode, the display is rotated and folded
flat, so that you can view content while carrying the
computer.
(10)Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being
accessed.
(11)Battery light
●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level.
When the battery reaches a...

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

Pointing devices
Item Component Function
(1)TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(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 light
●Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(5)TouchPad vertical 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...

Front components
Item Component Function
(1)Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2)Power switch*
●When the computer is off, slide the power switch
to the right to turn on the computer.
●When the computer is on, slide the power switch
to the right to initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide
the power switch to the right briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the
power switch to the right briefly to exit
Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped...

Item Component Function
(9)Wireless light
●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a
WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are turned off.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in
Help and Support.
Left-side components
Item Component Function
(1)Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/34 cards.
(3)Digital Media Slot...

Right-side components
Item Component Function
(1)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.
(2)Play/pause button Plays or pauses media.
(3)Next/fast forward button●Plays the next track or chapter when the button is
pressed once.
●Fast forwards media when pressed
simultaneously with the fn key.
(4)Stop button Stops playback.
(5)Pen holder Stores the pen.
(6)USB port Connects an...

Rear components
Item Component Function
(1)Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(2)RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(3)USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4)Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it...