HP Pavilion dx6500 Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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- HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 1
Notebook Tour User Guide - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 2
Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: September 2007 Document Part - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 3
the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 5
...3 Lights ...4 Buttons and speakers ...5 Keys ...6 Front components ...8 Rear components ...9 Right-side components ...10 Left-side components ...11 Bottom components ...12 Display components ...13 Wireless antennae (select models only 14 Additional hardware components ...15 3 Labels Index ...17 - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 6
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> System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 8
2 Components 2 Chapter 2 Components - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 9
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may 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) Right - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 10
If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. On: Caps lock is on. is turned off. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume. - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 11
whether the computer is open or closed. Buttons and speakers Component (1) Power button* (2) Speakers (2) (3) Media button Description ● When the computer the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 12
the disc. (9) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (10) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 13
combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Execute frequently - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 14
An integrated wireless device is turned off. Receives a signal from a remote control device, such as an HP Remote Control. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 15
Rear components Component Vent Description 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. Rear components 9 - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 16
components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) Power connector Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Connects an optional USB device. Connects an AC adapter. 10 Chapter - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 17
USB device. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. On: A digital card is being accessed. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital Input/Output (SD/IO) ● Secure Digital (SD - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 18
Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (6) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bays (2) Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 19
microphones (2) Record sound. NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones. (3) Integrated camera light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use. (4) Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 20
at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 21
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. Additional hardware components 15 - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 22
need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 23
compartment, memory module 12 components additional hardware 15 bottom 12 display 13 front 8 left-side 11 rear 9 right-side 10 top 3 connector, power 10 cord, power 15 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 11 display switch, identifying 13 drive light, identifying 4 drives hard drive 12 optical drive 10 - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 24
of Authenticity label 16 Product Key 16 optical drive light, identifying 10 optical drive, identifying 10 external monitor 11 USB 10, 11 power button, identifying 5 power connector, identifying 10 power cord, identifying 15 power lights, identifying 4 previous/rewind button, identifying 6 previous - HP Pavilion dx6500 | Notebook Tour - Windows Vista - Page 25
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