HP Pavilion HDX9200 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual
HP Pavilion HDX9200 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

HP Pavilion HDX9200 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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  • Page 1 Notebook Tour User Guide...
  • Page 2 Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Product notice ............................2 Display components ..........................2 Top components ........................... 3 Top-left buttons and lights ....................3 Top-right buttons, lights, and fingerprint reader ..............4 HP Dockable Media Center remote control ................. 5 TouchPad ..........................
  • Page 7: Identifying Hardware

    Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: Select Start > Computer > System properties. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows®...
  • Page 8: Components

    Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Display components Component Description Speakers (4) Produce sound. Internal microphones (2) Record sound. NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones.
  • Page 9: Top Components

    Top components Top-left buttons and lights Component Description ● 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.
  • Page 10: Top-Right Buttons, Lights, And Fingerprint Reader

    Component Description DVD button Opens 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.
  • Page 11: Hp Dockable Media Center Remote Control

    Component Description Wireless button Turns 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. ● Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 12 Button Description ● Power If the computer is off, press the Power button to turn the computer on. ● If the computer is on, press the Power button to initiate Sleep. NOTE: Press the Power button again to exit the Sleep state. Chapter 2 Components...
  • Page 13 Button Description Recorded TV Opens the Recorded TV window where all your recorded TV programs are stored. From this window, you can search for and play back a recorded program. Arrow, OK ● Press an arrow to move between menus, windows, or activities.
  • Page 14 Button Description ● (18) Live TV Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer and resumes playing live TV. When you pause a TV program, press the button to move forward to live TV. ● Opens the media software and then begins playing live TV in full-screen mode.
  • Page 15 Button Description Power ● If the computer is off, press the Power button to turn the computer on. ● If the computer is on, press the Power button to initiate Sleep. NOTE: Press the Power button again to exit the Sleep state. Recorded TV Opens the Recorded TV window where all your recorded TV programs are stored.
  • Page 16 Button Description ● Arrow, OK Press an arrow to move between menus, windows, or activities. Pressing an arrow button also moves the pointer to select actions within the Windows Media Center windows. ● Press the OK button to select a desired action. The OK button functions like the Enter button.
  • Page 17 Button Description ● (17) Information Displays available information about a selected media file, such as a TV program summary or music artist information. ● Displays options to rotate or print your pictures. NOTE: You may need to be connected to the Internet to receive some media information.
  • Page 18: Touchpad

    TouchPad Component Description ● TouchPad light Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
  • Page 19: Keys

    Keys Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key. Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
  • Page 20: Front Components

    Front components Component Description ● Power light On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. 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.
  • Page 21: Rear Components

    Rear components Rear left-side components Component Description 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. Infrared (IR) emitter jack Connects the computer to your cable or satellite set-top box.
  • Page 22: Rear Right-Side Components

    Rear right-side components Component Description Left- and right-side analog channel output jack Connects optional audio speakers for left- and right-side audio output. Rear left- and right-side analog channel output Connects optional audio speakers for rear left- and right-side audio jack output.
  • Page 23: Right-Side Components

    Right-side components Component Description USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. 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.
  • Page 24: Left-Side Components

    Left-side components Component Description USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or expansion product. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
  • Page 25: Bottom Components

    Bottom components Component Description Hard drive bay Holds the hard drives. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may have 1 or 2 hard drives. Vents (7) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
  • Page 26: Wireless Antennae

    Wireless antennae Depending on the computer model, there may be 2 or 3 wireless antennae. Component Description WLAN antennae (2 or 3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). *The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
  • Page 27: Additional Hardware Components

    Additional hardware components Component Description Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. IR emitter cable Connects the computer to your cable or satellite set-top box. When connected, you can change channels on the set-top box using the remote control.
  • Page 28: Labels

    Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may 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 is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
  • Page 29: Index

    Index Symbols/Numerics play/pause 4 drive light, identifying 14 1394 port, identifying 18 power 3 DVD button, identifying 4 previous/rewind 4 remote control eject 4 AC adapter, identifying 21 eject button, remote control, stop 4 analog channel output jacks, identifying 4 theater mode 4 identifying 16 eSATA port, identifying 18...
  • Page 30 volume mute 5 Product Key 22 jacks volume up 5 product name and number, analog channel output wireless 5 computer 22 jacks 16 audio-in (microphone) 14 media activity buttons, regulatory information audio-out (headphone) 14 identifying 4 regulatory label 22 IR emitter 15 media button, identifying 3 wireless certification labels 22 RF coaxial cable 15...
  • Page 31 treble light, identifying 5 treble volume down light, identifying 5 treble volume up light, identifying 5 TV audio line-in jack, identifying 15 TV play button, identifying 4 TV tuner antenna, identifying 21 USB ports, identifying 17, 18 vents, identifying 15, 16, 19 volume down light, identifying 5 volume mute button, identifying 5 volume mute light, identifying 5...

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