HP Dv6 6108Us User Manual

Getting Started

HP Notebook

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and 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.

Second Edition: May 2011

First Edition: May 2011

Document Part Number: 648118-002

Product notice

This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not

place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct 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 come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

What's new? ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Beats Audio (select models only) ........................................................................................ 2

Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 3

2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 5

Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 6

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 7

Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) ........................................... 8

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Front ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Display ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 14

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 15

3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 17

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 17

Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 18

Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 19

Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 20

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 20

4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 21

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 22

Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 22

Using the hotkeys .............................................................................................................. 23

Using the keypad ............................................................................................................... 24

Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................ 24

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 25

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 25

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 25

Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 26

Navigating ......................................................................................................... 26

Selecting ........................................................................................................... 27

Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 27

Scrolling ............................................................................................ 28

Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 28

5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 29

Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 30

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 31

Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 31

Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 33

Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 35

6 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 38

Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 39

Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 39

Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 40

Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 40

Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 41

Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 41

Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 42

Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 43

Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 44

When to create restore points ........................................................................... 44

Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 44

Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 44

7 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 45

Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 46

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 47

8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 48

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 49

DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 49

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 50

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 51

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1Welcome

● What's new?

Finding information

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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the

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Internet. For more information, refer to

Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The

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software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to

Finding information on page 3.

Networking on page 16.

Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to

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your computer on page 5 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 21 for additional

information.

● Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive—Recover the operating system and software

to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to

recovery on page 38.

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select

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Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.

Getting to know

Backup and

What's new?

Beats Audio (select models only)

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.

To increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b.

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You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties:

Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio.

The following table shows and describes the Beats Audio icons.

Icon Description

Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled.

Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled.

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Finding information

The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.

Resources For information about

Quick Setup poster

Getting Started

To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.

HP Notebook Reference Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.

How to set up the computer

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● Help to identify computer components

Computer features

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● How to connect to a wireless network

● How to use the keyboard and pointing devices

● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory

modules

● How to perform a backup and recovery

How to contact customer support

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Computer specifications

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Power management features

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● How to maximize battery life

● How to use the multimedia features of the computer

● How to protect the computer

How to care for the computer

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How to update the software

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Help and Support

To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and

Support.

NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or

region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices

To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.

Operating system information

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● Software, driver, and BIOS updates

Troubleshooting tools

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How to access technical support

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● Regulatory and safety information

Battery disposal information

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Finding information 3

Resources For information about

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.

– or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

This booklet is provided with your computer.

HP Web site

To access this Web site, go to

support.

Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

http://www.hp.com/

Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits

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● Electrical and mechanical safety information

HP support telephone numbers

Support information

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● Ordering parts and finding additional help

Software, driver, and BIOS updates

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Accessories available for the device

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Warranty information

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides > View Warranty Information.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation > View Warranty Information.

– or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You may find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy at

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA

● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

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Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.

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Front

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Rear

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Bottom

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Top

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

(2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.

(3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the

(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(5) TouchPad accent light Illuminates the TouchPad for visual comfort under dark

(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

On: The TouchPad is off.

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● Off: The TouchPad is on.

screen.

conditions when the TouchPad is on.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off.

(6) TouchPad accent light Illuminates the TouchPad for visual comfort under dark

(7) Fingerprint reader light (select models only) ● White: The fingerprint was read.

Power light ● White: The computer is on.

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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Mute light

Wireless light

Amber: Computer sound is off.

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● Off: Computer sound is on.

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a

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wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

● Amber: All wireless devices are off.

Off: The TouchPad is on.

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conditions when the TouchPad is on.

Amber: The fingerprint was not read.

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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)

Component Description

(1)

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(3)

(4) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a

Power button

Web browser button Opens the default Web browser.

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

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the computer.

● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to

initiate Sleep.

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the

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button briefly to exit Sleep.

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button

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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 Security > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

NOTE: Until you set up your Internet or network services,

this button opens the Internet Connection Wizard.

password logon.

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Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed

(3)

(4) b key Increases or decreases the Beats Audio bass settings

(5)

(6) Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, the keys can be used

Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

with the fn key.

in combination with the b key, the spacebar, or the esc key.

(select models only) when pressed in combination with the

fn key.

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.

You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties:

Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio.

like an external numeric keypad.

(7) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions

(8) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

on the integrated numeric keypad.

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Front

Component Description

(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:

● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card

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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

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● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)

(2) Speakers (2) (select models only) Produce sound.

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