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...7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading and Installing an Update 8-3 Software Recovery 8-7 Using System Restore 8-7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 8-8 Setup Utility 8-9 Opening the Setup Utility 8-9 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility 8-10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8-10 Displaying...
...7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading and Installing an Update 8-3 Software Recovery 8-7 Using System Restore 8-7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 8-8 Setup Utility 8-9 Opening the Setup Utility 8-9 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility 8-10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8-10 Displaying...
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... Windows the fn+f2 hotkey opens the print options window of the active Windows application. The fn+f4 hotkey can use the fn+f3 hotkey to HP support specialists. Switch Image (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among the notebook display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor. Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access...
... Windows the fn+f2 hotkey opens the print options window of the active Windows application. The fn+f4 hotkey can use the fn+f3 hotkey to HP support specialists. Switch Image (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among the notebook display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor. Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access...
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... set by using an HP expansion product. To restore from standby, briefly press the power button, use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-Video-in jacks) ■ Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with examples of devices that use the TouchPad, press any key on . Hardware and Software Guide 2-9 Keyboard and TouchPad The following video transmission types, with composite video...
... set by using an HP expansion product. To restore from standby, briefly press the power button, use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-Video-in jacks) ■ Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with examples of devices that use the TouchPad, press any key on . Hardware and Software Guide 2-9 Keyboard and TouchPad The following video transmission types, with composite video...
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... close the notebook, the display presses the display switch. Initiating Standby Manually At Windows default settings, closing the notebook initiates standby. Hardware and Software Guide 3-5 For information about fn+f5 and other hotkeys, refer to initiate standby. The display switch is set by the system. Power Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews Standby Standby conserves power and protects your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and the power/standby lights blink. When...
... close the notebook, the display presses the display switch. Initiating Standby Manually At Windows default settings, closing the notebook initiates standby. Hardware and Software Guide 3-5 For information about fn+f5 and other hotkeys, refer to initiate standby. The display switch is set by the system. Power Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews Standby Standby conserves power and protects your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and the power/standby lights blink. When...
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..., select Start > Turn Off Computer. Hibernation is a Windows-based feature that saves your place manually after restarting the notebook in Windows. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not add or remove a hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card.
..., select Start > Turn Off Computer. Hibernation is a Windows-based feature that saves your place manually after restarting the notebook in Windows. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not add or remove a hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card.
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... from the drop-down list.) ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is cleared. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any of inactivity while running on an optional mouse or by opening the display if the notebook was closed , the display presses the display switch, which then turns off the display. ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand...
... from the drop-down list.) ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is cleared. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any of inactivity while running on an optional mouse or by opening the display if the notebook was closed , the display presses the display switch, which then turns off the display. ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand...
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Power Task Restore from hibernation. Procedure Briefly press the power button.† Results ■ Power/standby lights are turned on. ■ Your work is returned to the screen. *Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system...
Power Task Restore from hibernation. Procedure Briefly press the power button.† Results ■ Power/standby lights are turned on. ■ Your work is returned to the screen. *Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system...
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... of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section later in Windows, press ctrl+alt+del. A power scheme controls the amount of inactivity you specify. » To select a preset power scheme or create a custom power scheme, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 Power If the notebook does...
... of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section later in Windows, press ctrl+alt+del. A power scheme controls the amount of inactivity you specify. » To select a preset power scheme or create a custom power scheme, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 Power If the notebook does...
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... power adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on . Connect the notebook to the "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack" section earlier in charge remaining indicates that the battery pack needs calibration. Leave the notebook connected to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack while the notebook is turned off.) Hardware...
... power adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on . Connect the notebook to the "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack" section earlier in charge remaining indicates that the battery pack needs calibration. Leave the notebook connected to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack while the notebook is turned off.) Hardware...
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... PC Card. ❏ Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card. ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect any external devices from the notebook that a battery pack can be adjusted with the volume buttons. ■ Minimize screen brightness. ❏ To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. ❏ To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey. ■ If you must use the internal speakers, minimize system volume. Power Conserving Battery...
... PC Card. ❏ Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card. ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect any external devices from the notebook that a battery pack can be adjusted with the volume buttons. ■ Minimize screen brightness. ❏ To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. ❏ To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey. ■ If you must use the internal speakers, minimize system volume. Power Conserving Battery...
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... end of devices that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on the notebook. Refer to an external device, the system must include an optional docking device. Multimedia Setting Audio Output Preferences The notebook is set by default to the "Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks" section earlier in Windows only when TV-Out is only available through an optional expansion product. 4-6 Hardware and Software Guide
... end of devices that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on the notebook. Refer to an external device, the system must include an optional docking device. Multimedia Setting Audio Output Preferences The notebook is set by default to the "Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks" section earlier in Windows only when TV-Out is only available through an optional expansion product. 4-6 Hardware and Software Guide
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... to conform to the standard specifications of the enablers provided by the PC Card manufacturer. 7-8 Hardware and Software Guide If you are instructed by the documentation included with a PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to the...
... to conform to the standard specifications of the enablers provided by the PC Card manufacturer. 7-8 Hardware and Software Guide If you are instructed by the documentation included with a PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to the...
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... internal hard drive. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all open applications, and shut down through the Windows operating system. ■ Disconnect all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Windows and then shut it down the notebook. To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. For battery pack removal instructions...
... internal hard drive. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all open applications, and shut down through the Windows operating system. ■ Disconnect all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Windows and then shut it down the notebook. To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. For battery pack removal instructions...
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... the notebook is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for boot order...
... the notebook is the prompt for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for boot order...
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... Digital (SD) Memory Card 1-19, 7-4 security cable lock, connecting 6-14 security cable slot 1-17 security features 6-1 serial number, notebook 1-23, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-23 Setup utility changing language 8-10 displaying system information 8-11 navigation and selection 8-10 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-13 opening 8-9 restoring default settings 8-10, 8-12 Setup utility passwords 6-3, 6-4 shift key embedded numeric keypad function 2-17 hibernation function 3-13 shutdown procedures 3-11 sleep button 2-10 slots Digital Media Slot 1-19 memory 7-17 PC Card 1-16 security cable 1-17...
... Digital (SD) Memory Card 1-19, 7-4 security cable lock, connecting 6-14 security cable slot 1-17 security features 6-1 serial number, notebook 1-23, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-23 Setup utility changing language 8-10 displaying system information 8-11 navigation and selection 8-10 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-13 opening 8-9 restoring default settings 8-10, 8-12 Setup utility passwords 6-3, 6-4 shift key embedded numeric keypad function 2-17 hibernation function 3-13 shutdown procedures 3-11 sleep button 2-10 slots Digital Media Slot 1-19 memory 7-17 PC Card 1-16 security cable 1-17...
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...AC adapter cable. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to an optional expansion product or docking device. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. USB connector Connects an optional USB device. ExpressCard slot Supports an optional ExpressCard. External monitor port Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. Product Description Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Table 1-3 Rear and Left-Side Components Component Function Wireless light (select computer models only) On: An internal wireless...
...AC adapter cable. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to an optional expansion product or docking device. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. USB connector Connects an optional USB device. ExpressCard slot Supports an optional ExpressCard. External monitor port Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. Product Description Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Table 1-3 Rear and Left-Side Components Component Function Wireless light (select computer models only) On: An internal wireless...
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... be used like the keys on the caps lock light. Windows logo key In Windows, displays the Windows Start menu. When combined with other keys to f12 keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. Windows applications key In Windows, displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Product Description Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Table 1-4 Keyboard Components Component Function fn key Combines with the fn key, several keys and buttons perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-13 num lock key Enables numeric lock, turns...
... be used like the keys on the caps lock light. Windows logo key In Windows, displays the Windows Start menu. When combined with other keys to f12 keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. Windows applications key In Windows, displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Product Description Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Table 1-4 Keyboard Components Component Function fn key Combines with the fn key, several keys and buttons perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-13 num lock key Enables numeric lock, turns...
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.... The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures," for ventilation. The system board provides the following device connections: ■ Audio ■ Display ■ Fan ■ Hard drive ■ Intel Celeron M and Intel Core Duo and Core Solo processors ■ Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Memory module ■ Mini Card modules ■ PC Card Ä...
.... The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures," for ventilation. The system board provides the following device connections: ■ Audio ■ Display ■ Fan ■ Hard drive ■ Intel Celeron M and Intel Core Duo and Core Solo processors ■ Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Memory module ■ Mini Card modules ■ PC Card Ä...
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... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is stored on the computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Maintenance and Service Guide B-1 To update the software: 1. Install...
... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is stored on the computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. If your computer model, product category, and series or family. Maintenance and Service Guide B-1 To update the software: 1. Install...
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... system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Software Update and Recovery To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to download. 3. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after it has been downloaded to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). At the download area: a. Click My Computer and then your hard drive...
... system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Software Update and Recovery To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to download. 3. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after it has been downloaded to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). At the download area: a. Click My Computer and then your hard drive...