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Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a ... mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device (select models only) 7 External monitor port 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable - PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; location varies by model) q IEEE 1394 port (select models only) w Audio jacks (left to right): external...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a ... mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device (select models only) 7 External monitor port 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable - PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; location varies by model) q IEEE 1394 port (select models only) w Audio jacks (left to right): external...
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...the product. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. When you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. ...setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of battery packs in until it latches. Turn the...
...the product. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. When you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. ...setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of battery packs in until it latches. Turn the...
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Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the...
Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the...
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Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Charge times will vary. Å...
Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Charge times will vary. Å...
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...can write to the notebook and an AC electrical outlet. ■ Close and exit all other software applications, except the CD burning software (when writing a data disc) or DVD burning software (when writing a video disc). Read and write quality may vary by media. 2-12 HP Manual Title When ...writing to DVD+R or DVD+RW media, observe the following guidelines: ■ Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface. ■ Ensure that the AC adapter is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive, it also includes...
...can write to the notebook and an AC electrical outlet. ■ Close and exit all other software applications, except the CD burning software (when writing a data disc) or DVD burning software (when writing a video disc). Read and write quality may vary by media. 2-12 HP Manual Title When ...writing to DVD+R or DVD+RW media, observe the following guidelines: ■ Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface. ■ Ensure that the AC adapter is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive, it also includes...
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... the hard drive turns on the display. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook off the notebook. This is not accessed for the specified interval Display turns off. session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of saving ...saved will find on resuming that all your previous and turns off and restart it. 3-2 Reference Guide If power is interrupted while the notebook is turned off. If this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to occur shortly after ...
... the hard drive turns on the display. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook off the notebook. This is not accessed for the specified interval Display turns off. session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of saving ...saved will find on resuming that all your previous and turns off and restart it. 3-2 Reference Guide If power is interrupted while the notebook is turned off. If this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to occur shortly after ...
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... power information options. See the "Getting Started with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you can continue to work while your battery pack recharges. 3-4 Reference Guide Battery Packs... that turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of a full charge). After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to a critically low level. Then, if ...the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in the AC adapter, you plug in this guide. 2. To Respond to see the battery status. The...
... power information options. See the "Getting Started with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you can continue to work while your battery pack recharges. 3-4 Reference Guide Battery Packs... that turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of a full charge). After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to a critically low level. Then, if ...the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in the AC adapter, you plug in this guide. 2. To Respond to see the battery status. The...
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...battery pack could overheat. » Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Charging can take several hours. The notebook is normally warm when plugged into the notebook. If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use the lower speed on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of use...■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation whenever you continue working...
...battery pack could overheat. » Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Charging can take several hours. The notebook is normally warm when plugged into the notebook. If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use the lower speed on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of use...■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation whenever you continue working...
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If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it . Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you finish using it to extend the life of your battery packs: ...9632; Do not leave battery packs unused for long periods. Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use significant power even while they are not using or charging battery...
If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it . Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you finish using it to extend the life of your battery packs: ...9632; Do not leave battery packs unused for long periods. Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use significant power even while they are not using or charging battery...
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If you want to connect a device that has a 6-wire plug, you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is , your notebook and other infrared devices, such as printers or other notebooks. That is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can use it to connect devices such as ...audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this connection, go to the 1394 port. The 1394 port is enabled. If your model has an infrared port (a small,...
If you want to connect a device that has a 6-wire plug, you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is , your notebook and other infrared devices, such as printers or other notebooks. That is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can use it to connect devices such as ...audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this connection, go to the 1394 port. The 1394 port is enabled. If your model has an infrared port (a small,...
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...bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, then remove the cover. Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) The notebook has 2 slots that hold 2 RAM modules. To Install a RAM Expansion Module Use only PC2100 DDR-266 MHz or higher RAM. You...will need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. Ä CAUTION: The internal components of the notebook. 1. Reference Guide 5-9 Before installing the memory module, discharge static electricity by its edges. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, then remove the battery pack. 3. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off...
...bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, then remove the cover. Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) The notebook has 2 slots that hold 2 RAM modules. To Install a RAM Expansion Module Use only PC2100 DDR-266 MHz or higher RAM. You...will need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. Ä CAUTION: The internal components of the notebook. 1. Reference Guide 5-9 Before installing the memory module, discharge static electricity by its edges. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, then remove the battery pack. 3. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off...
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... RAM cover, then remove the cover. 5-10 Reference Guide You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. Ä CAUTION: Your notebook internal components are extremely sensitive to remove a RAM module so you can be permanently damaged by it is fully inserted. Before installing the memory...both sides until it . To Remove a RAM Expansion Module You may want to static electricity and can install a larger one. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, then remove the battery pack. 3. Replace the cover. 6. Handle the RAM module only by touching the metal shielding around the ...
... RAM cover, then remove the cover. 5-10 Reference Guide You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. Ä CAUTION: Your notebook internal components are extremely sensitive to remove a RAM module so you can be permanently damaged by it is fully inserted. Before installing the memory...both sides until it . To Remove a RAM Expansion Module You may want to static electricity and can install a larger one. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, then remove the battery pack. 3. Replace the cover. 6. Handle the RAM module only by touching the metal shielding around the ...
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... properly. 7. Press firmly to remove the plugs from the 2 or 3 screw holes, then remove the screws. Match your notebook to the following illustration. 5. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Gently pull the hard drive out of screws varies by model. Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive... To Replace the Hard Drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. The number of the notebook. 6. Turn the unit ...
... properly. 7. Press firmly to remove the plugs from the 2 or 3 screw holes, then remove the screws. Match your notebook to the following illustration. 5. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Gently pull the hard drive out of screws varies by model. Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive... To Replace the Hard Drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. The number of the notebook. 6. Turn the unit ...
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...Both in the System Devices menu. ■ If you must activate the TV. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display...Hard Disk Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Reference Guide 6-5 Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read ■ Try setting the display ...
...Both in the System Devices menu. ■ If you must activate the TV. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display...Hard Disk Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Reference Guide 6-5 Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read ■ Try setting the display ...
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... Setup utility. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Local Area Network (LAN) Problems If the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN ■ Check all cables and connections. If it . If the network interface is disabled, try to... a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation. ■ If an external mouse is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in pointing devices are normally disabled. Maximum cable length is Category 3, 4, or 5 for 10Base-T operation, or Category 5 for 100Base-TX operation...
... Setup utility. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Local Area Network (LAN) Problems If the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN ■ Check all cables and connections. If it . If the network interface is disabled, try to... a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation. ■ If an external mouse is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in pointing devices are normally disabled. Maximum cable length is Category 3, 4, or 5 for 10Base-T operation, or Category 5 for 100Base-TX operation...
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... Turns On Battery power is likely spending excess time writing to its swap file on the notebook hard disk. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. Reference Guide 6-15 If the Notebook Stops Responding ■ Press ctrl+alt+del and use Task Manager to end the application ...that is not responding. ■ Press the power button for broken network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard ...
... Turns On Battery power is likely spending excess time writing to its swap file on the notebook hard disk. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. Reference Guide 6-15 If the Notebook Stops Responding ■ Press ctrl+alt+del and use Task Manager to end the application ...that is not responding. ■ Press the power button for broken network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard ...
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...specified save time to cool down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter. Do not use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from the power strip and plug it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another ...place. ■ Make sure you are using only the AC adapter included with your work, shut down . If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time ■ Conserve power using any nearby heat source. Save your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the suggestions listed in the...
...specified save time to cool down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter. Do not use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from the power strip and plug it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another ...place. ■ Make sure you are using only the AC adapter included with your work, shut down . If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time ■ Conserve power using any nearby heat source. Save your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the suggestions listed in the...
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... If you are using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for printer errors. otherwise, infrared printing is running; If the Left Edge of the notebook.) The ports should be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help. If an Infrared Printer Does Not Print... apart. ■ Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is on and has paper in it. ■ Check for a 300-dpi printer. Select Start > Help and Support.
... If you are using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for printer errors. otherwise, infrared printing is running; If the Left Edge of the notebook.) The ports should be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help. If an Infrared Printer Does Not Print... apart. ■ Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is on and has paper in it. ■ Check for a 300-dpi printer. Select Start > Help and Support.
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...Respond When You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Universal...9632; Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Troubleshooting If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not Working ■ Make sure the port connection is ...
...Respond When You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Universal...9632; Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Troubleshooting If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not Working ■ Make sure the port connection is ...
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Index 1394 port connecting 5-7 location 1-3 A AC adapter connecting 1-8 jack location 1-3 adjusting brightness 2-6 monitor resolution 5-5 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-14 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 ...
Index 1394 port connecting 5-7 location 1-3 A AC adapter connecting 1-8 jack location 1-3 adjusting brightness 2-6 monitor resolution 5-5 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-14 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 ...