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 content protection (HDCP) key
 RJ-11 (modem)
  RJ-45 (Ethernet), includes link and activity lights
  S-Video-out (include component video support)
 USB (3)
  VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 1600 × 1200 external resolution @ 75 Hz. Disabled
when connected to devices through the expansion port 3. Hot plug, unplug, and
auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect and standard aspect video.
 1394a
  2-pin 65-W AC power
DockingDocking support through the expansion port 3. Supports the HP xb3000 Notebook
Expansion Base and the HP Notebook QuickDock.
Keyboard/pointing devices12.1-inch keyboard with embedded numeric keypad
  Taps enabled as default
  TouchPad with 2 buttons and two-way scroll
  Wacom 9.0-mm touch-screen pen
Power requirements8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery
6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery
4-cell, 37-Wh, 2.55-Ah 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
 Fingerprint reader
Operating system Preinstalled:
  Windows Vista® Business (32-bit)
  Windows Vista Premium (32- and 64-bit)
  Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
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							Category Description
 AC adapter
 Battery (system)
 Hard drive
 Memory module
 Optical drive
 WLAN module
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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
orientations: landscape primary, landscape secondary,
portrait primary, and portrait secondary.
(8)Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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							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 critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
●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.
(12)Power light
●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(13)Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control.
(14)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display
is closed while the power is on.
(15)Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a
password logon.
(16)Wireless antennae (select models only) Send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the
outside of the computer.
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							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 functions when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
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							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 and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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							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 responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are not effective, slide the
power switch to the right and hold 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.
To learn more about Sleep or Hibernation, refer to the
Power Management guide.
(3)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4)Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control.
(5)Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack Provides enhanced audio performance, including
surround sound and other high-end audio output.
(6)Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
(7)Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8)Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not
create a wireless connection.
NOTE:A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
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							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 Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP),
xD-Picture Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M.
(4)Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(5)Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes
to optical discs.
(6)Optical light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
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							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 optional USB device.
(7)Pen tether hole Connects the pen tether.
(8)RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(9)Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device
or an optional expansion product.
NOTE:The computer has only one expansion port.
The term expansion port 3 describes the type of
expansion port.
(10)External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(11)S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a
television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
(12)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.
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							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 may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
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