End User License Agreement
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... support services related to all component parts, media, printed materials, this limitation or it is effective unless terminated or rejected. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to another end user. All intellectual property rights in the form of the Software ...Product to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. The transfer may collect and use technical...
... support services related to all component parts, media, printed materials, this limitation or it is effective unless terminated or rejected. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to another end user. All intellectual property rights in the form of the Software ...Product to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. The transfer may collect and use technical...
Using LightScribe (Select Models Only)
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Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Frequently asked questions ■ How do I need to finish burning the label. Using Draft or Normal imaging modes provides a shorter burn time, but ... the label, the LightScribe software provides the estimated amount of time it take to complete the label. You cannot upgrade your current optical drive to be LightScribe capable. ■ What do I know if I upgrade my current DVD-RW drive to the image mode (Draft, Normal, and Best) and the surface area setting...
Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Frequently asked questions ■ How do I need to finish burning the label. Using Draft or Normal imaging modes provides a shorter burn time, but ... the label, the LightScribe software provides the estimated amount of time it take to complete the label. You cannot upgrade your current optical drive to be LightScribe capable. ■ What do I know if I upgrade my current DVD-RW drive to the image mode (Draft, Normal, and Best) and the surface area setting...
Hardware Software Guide
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... HP Administrator Setup Password 5-13 Using DriveLock 5-17 Setting DriveLock Passwords 5-17 Entering DriveLock Passwords 5-18 Changing DriveLock Passwords 5-18 Deleting DriveLock Protection 5-19 Device Disabling 5-20 Security Cable 5-21 6 Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices 6-1 Connecting a Monitor or Projector 6-2 Connecting a USB Device 6-2 Using a USB Device 6-3 Connecting a 1394 Device 6-4 Using a PC Card 6-5 Selecting a PC...
... HP Administrator Setup Password 5-13 Using DriveLock 5-17 Setting DriveLock Passwords 5-17 Entering DriveLock Passwords 5-18 Changing DriveLock Passwords 5-18 Deleting DriveLock Protection 5-19 Device Disabling 5-20 Security Cable 5-21 6 Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices 6-1 Connecting a Monitor or Projector 6-2 Connecting a USB Device 6-2 Using a USB Device 6-3 Connecting a 1394 Device 6-4 Using a PC Card 6-5 Selecting a PC...
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... on the notebook. 3. 6 Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices The jacks, ports, and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the notebook: 1. If...off the device, and then disconnect the device from the notebook, turn off the device. 2. To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook. ✎ If your notebook does not recognize the device, restart the notebook. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device...
... on the notebook. 3. 6 Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices The jacks, ports, and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the notebook: 1. If...off the device, and then disconnect the device from the notebook, turn off the device. 2. To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook. ✎ If your notebook does not recognize the device, restart the notebook. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device...
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... installation instructions, refer to the documentation included with the device. Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a Monitor or Projector To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook, connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port on the notebook support USB 2.0 and earlier devices. A hub is a hardware interface that can be either... Serial Bus) is a connecting device that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or optional HP expansion product.
... installation instructions, refer to the documentation included with the device. Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a Monitor or Projector To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook, connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port on the notebook support USB 2.0 and earlier devices. A hub is a hardware interface that can be either... Serial Bus) is a connecting device that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or optional HP expansion product.
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Hardware and Software Guide 6-3 This supports a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB port on your notebook. Legacy USB 1.1 support is enabled by default. Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a USB Device To use a USB device, plug the device into one of the 4 USB ports on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility.
Hardware and Software Guide 6-3 This supports a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB port on your notebook. Legacy USB 1.1 support is enabled by default. Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a USB Device To use a USB device, plug the device into one of the 4 USB ports on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility.
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...device-specific software, refer to the device documentation or to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. 6-4 Hardware and Software Guide You may need to the Web site of the device ...manufacturer or provider. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a 1394 Device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to ...
...device-specific software, refer to the device documentation or to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. 6-4 Hardware and Software Guide You may need to the Web site of the device ...manufacturer or provider. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a 1394 Device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to ...
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...specifications of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you are not supported. Type III PC Cards and Zoom Video PC Cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 6-5 Selecting a PC Card A Type I or Type II PC Card can be supplied by the documentation... device drivers for your PC Card to use other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be used . The notebook PC Card slot supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a PC Card A PC Card is a credit card...
...specifications of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you are not supported. Type III PC Cards and Zoom Video PC Cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 6-5 Selecting a PC Card A Type I or Type II PC Card can be supplied by the documentation... device drivers for your PC Card to use other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be used . The notebook PC Card slot supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a PC Card A PC Card is a credit card...
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Remove the PC Card slot cover 2. 6-6 Hardware and Software Guide Press the PC Card eject button 1 to extend the button, and then press the button again to the PC Card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted. 1. Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to release the PC Card slot cover. 2.
Remove the PC Card slot cover 2. 6-6 Hardware and Software Guide Press the PC Card eject button 1 to extend the button, and then press the button again to the PC Card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted. 1. Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to release the PC Card slot cover. 2.
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Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 4. Hardware and Software Guide 6-7 Hardware Options and Upgrades 3.
Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 4. Hardware and Software Guide 6-7 Hardware Options and Upgrades 3.
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... again to release the PC Card. 4. To stop the PC Card before removing it. ✎ Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. 1. Gently pull out the PC Card 2. 6-8 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Options and Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION:... To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, ...
... again to release the PC Card. 4. To stop the PC Card before removing it. ✎ Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. 1. Gently pull out the PC Card 2. 6-8 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Options and Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION:... To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, ...
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Component 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Hardware and Software Guide 6-9 Hardware Options and Upgrades Using an ExpressCard The ExpressCard is a next-generation PC Card with higher performance and scalability and is designed to conform to the standard specifications of applications, ExpressCards come in 2 sizes: ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. To support a broad range of the PCMCIA. The ExpressCard slot on your notebook supports either size.
Component 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Hardware and Software Guide 6-9 Hardware Options and Upgrades Using an ExpressCard The ExpressCard is a next-generation PC Card with higher performance and scalability and is designed to conform to the standard specifications of applications, ExpressCards come in 2 sizes: ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. To support a broad range of the PCMCIA. The ExpressCard slot on your notebook supports either size.
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..., or enablers, that may also be able to use other ExpressCards. Inserting an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to eject it 1. 2. Hardware Options and Upgrades Configuring an ExpressCard CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the slot 2. 6-10 Hardware and Software Guide Pull the ExpressCard cover... ExpressCard cover to the ExpressCard connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while an ExpressCard is inserted. 1.
..., or enablers, that may also be able to use other ExpressCards. Inserting an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to eject it 1. 2. Hardware Options and Upgrades Configuring an ExpressCard CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the slot 2. 6-10 Hardware and Software Guide Pull the ExpressCard cover... ExpressCard cover to the ExpressCard connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while an ExpressCard is inserted. 1.
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Hardware Options and Upgrades 3. Hold the ExpressCard label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 4. Hardware and Software Guide 6-11 Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated.
Hardware Options and Upgrades 3. Hold the ExpressCard label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 4. Hardware and Software Guide 6-11 Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated.
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... then select the ExpressCard. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons.) 3. Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the slot 2. 6-12 Hardware and Software Guide
... then select the ExpressCard. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons.) 3. Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the slot 2. 6-12 Hardware and Software Guide
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Hardware Options and Upgrades Using Digital Media The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital media formats: ■ Secure Digital (SD) ■ Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) ■ MultimediaCard (MMC) ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ SmartMedia (SM) ■ xD Picture Card (XD) Digital media formats consist of flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as other notebooks. Hardware and Software Guide 6-13
Hardware Options and Upgrades Using Digital Media The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital media formats: ■ Secure Digital (SD) ■ Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) ■ MultimediaCard (MMC) ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ SmartMedia (SM) ■ xD Picture Card (XD) Digital media formats consist of flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as other notebooks. Hardware and Software Guide 6-13
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Hardware Options and Upgrades Using the Digital Media Light The digital media light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is empty. 6-14 Hardware and Software Guide The digital media light is turned off when inserted digital media is inactive or when the Digital Media Slot is being accessed.
Hardware Options and Upgrades Using the Digital Media Light The digital media light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is empty. 6-14 Hardware and Software Guide The digital media light is turned off when inserted digital media is inactive or when the Digital Media Slot is being accessed.
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Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2. Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting Digital Memory Cards Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital memory card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a digital memory card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated. (The card will extend slightly beyond the edge of the notebook.) Hardware and Software Guide 6-15 Gently slide the card into a Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while digital memory cards are inserted. 1.
Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2. Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting Digital Memory Cards Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital memory card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a digital memory card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated. (The card will extend slightly beyond the edge of the notebook.) Hardware and Software Guide 6-15 Gently slide the card into a Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while digital memory cards are inserted. 1.
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To stop a digital memory card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, and then select the digital memory card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons.) 3. Pull the card out of the slot. 6-16 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing Digital Memory Cards To remove a digital memory card: 1. Complete all activities that are supported by the card (such as a data transfer) and close all applications. 2.
To stop a digital memory card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, and then select the digital memory card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons.) 3. Pull the card out of the slot. 6-16 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing Digital Memory Cards To remove a digital memory card: 1. Complete all activities that are supported by the card (such as a data transfer) and close all applications. 2.
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...the card, and then select Eject. (The card is stopped but is not in use. Some notebook models are shipped with an approved optional memory module. Hardware and Software Guide 6-17 Each notebook memory slot supports one of RAM (random access memory) in this chapter. Disabling the card conserves ... that can increase the amount of the two memory slots vacant. Increasing Memory You can be replaced at any time. Hardware Options and Upgrades Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory Cards An inserted digital memory card uses power even when the card is not released from the Digital Media...
...the card, and then select Eject. (The card is stopped but is not in use. Some notebook models are shipped with an approved optional memory module. Hardware and Software Guide 6-17 Each notebook memory slot supports one of RAM (random access memory) in this chapter. Disabling the card conserves ... that can increase the amount of the two memory slots vacant. Increasing Memory You can be replaced at any time. Hardware Options and Upgrades Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory Cards An inserted digital memory card uses power even when the card is not released from the Digital Media...