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HP Pavilion dv9000 - Entertainment Notebook PC

HP Pavilion dv9000 - Entertainment Notebook PC
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User Guide

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HP Pavilion dv9000 - Entertainment Notebook PC Specifications

General IconGeneral
VGA PortYes
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo / AMD Turion 64 X2
Display17-inch WXGA+
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
MemoryUp to 4 GB DDR2
StorageUp to 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) (depending on model)
Optical DriveDVD±RW
Operating SystemWindows Vista
BatteryLithium-ion
Wireless802.11b/g
BluetoothOptional
USB Ports3
AudioAltec Lansing speakers

Summary

Power control and light locations

Power sources

Connecting the AC adapter

Instructions for connecting the AC adapter to the computer for external power.

Standby and hibernation

Standby

Explanation of the standby mode, its function, and how it affects system components.

Hibernation

Details on hibernation mode, its purpose, and precautions for its use.

Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown

Guidance on when to initiate standby or hibernation and how to shut down the computer.

When using wireless communication, or readable or writable media

Advice on using standby/hibernation with wireless communication and media playback.

Power settings

Turning the computer or display on or off

Procedures for turning the computer on, off, and managing the display.

Using emergency shutdown procedures

Steps to follow for emergency shutdowns if the system becomes unresponsive.

Initiating or resuming from standby

How to initiate standby mode and resume the computer from standby.

Initiating or restoring from hibernation

Instructions for initiating hibernation and restoring the computer from hibernation.

Power options

Accessing Power Options Properties

Steps to access the Power Options dialog box for system settings.

Displaying the Power Meter icon

Instructions on how to show or remove the Power Meter icon from the taskbar.

Setting or changing a power scheme

How to select and customize power schemes for different usage scenarios.

Setting a security prompt

Configuring password prompts for security when resuming from standby or hibernation.

Processor performance controls

Batteries

Inserting or removing a battery

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing the computer's battery pack.

Charging a battery pack

Procedures for charging the battery pack to optimize life and display accuracy.

Viewing charge displays

How to view battery status and charge information on the screen.

Interpreting charge indicators

Understanding battery status percentages and estimated remaining run time.

Managing low-battery conditions

System responses and alerts for low and critical battery levels.

Resolving low-battery conditions

Methods to address low-battery situations when external power or a charged battery is available.

Calibrating a battery pack

Instructions on how to calibrate the battery pack for accurate charge readings.

Step 2: Discharging the battery pack

Procedure for fully discharging the battery pack as part of calibration.

Step 3: Recharging the battery pack

Procedure for fully recharging the battery pack after discharge for calibration.

Conserving battery power

Tips and settings to extend battery life during computer usage.

Storing a battery pack

Guidelines for storing the battery pack when the computer is unused for extended periods.

Disposing of a used battery pack

Safety precautions and disposal information for used battery packs.

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