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It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information. Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370697-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections.
It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information. Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370697-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections.
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... Components 1-3 Bottom Panel Components 1-4 Status Lights 1-5 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad...
... Components 1-3 Bottom Panel Components 1-4 Status Lights 1-5 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad...
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...Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power ...Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-3 To Check Battery Status 3-3 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-4 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-5 To ...
...Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power ...Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-3 To Check Battery Status 3-3 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-4 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-5 To ...
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... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook 6-24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and...
... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook 6-24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and...
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Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality.
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-Battery pack is fully charged...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-Battery pack is fully charged...
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... or puncture battery packs. 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. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment,... then slide the battery pack in fire, or they...
... or puncture battery packs. 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. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment,... then slide the battery pack in fire, or they...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Plug... the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Using...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Plug... the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Using...
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... in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The... of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on battery power, the battery pack may be out of increased power consumption, it is designed to fully charge the...
... in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The... of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on battery power, the battery pack may be out of increased power consumption, it is designed to fully charge the...
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...See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. Computer > Stand By. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on the notebook. button. ...-or- ■ Saves current session to time out. Powers off the notebook. You can also customize the way these ...Turn Off ■ Saves significant status light will turn off the notebook. connections. Briefly press the power button. OFF-Power status light will blink. ...
...See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. Computer > Stand By. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on the notebook. button. ...-or- ■ Saves current session to time out. Powers off the notebook. You can also customize the way these ...Turn Off ■ Saves significant status light will turn off the notebook. connections. Briefly press the power button. OFF-Power status light will blink. ...
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...region code only a limited number of times (usually no more than 4). Most DVD drives let you are sold. HP Manual Title 2-11 Basic Operation To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play a... to play DVD movies. » Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > DVD Player > InterVideo WinDVD. ✎ For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive and will be permanent. Your warranty...
...region code only a limited number of times (usually no more than 4). Most DVD drives let you are sold. HP Manual Title 2-11 Basic Operation To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play a... to play DVD movies. » Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > DVD Player > InterVideo WinDVD. ✎ For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive and will be permanent. Your warranty...
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... a padded case to avoid condensation. ■ Maintain your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window. 2-16 HP Manual Title See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter. To Safeguard Your Data ■ Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). Basic Operation ■ Put the...
... a padded case to avoid condensation. ■ Maintain your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window. 2-16 HP Manual Title See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter. To Safeguard Your Data ■ Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). Basic Operation ■ Put the...
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...out of the keyboard). ■ If you are using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-...the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display. HP Manual Title 2-17 One-Touch button at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal... monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external ...
...out of the keyboard). ■ If you are using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-...the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display. HP Manual Title 2-17 One-Touch button at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal... monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external ...
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During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Reference Guide 3-1 You can adjust these timeouts to help you can maximize operating time without compromising performance. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you are running your working habits. Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Reference Guide 3-1 You can adjust these timeouts to help you can maximize operating time without compromising performance. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you are running your working habits. Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
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...usually set in Standby for the specified interval Hibernation is not accessed for the specified interval Display turns off. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. No pointing devices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no port... drive, your current session in Standby, any key or move a pointing device to enter Standby. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and display based on . To ...
...usually set in Standby for the specified interval Hibernation is not accessed for the specified interval Display turns off. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. No pointing devices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no port... drive, your current session in Standby, any key or move a pointing device to enter Standby. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and display based on . To ...
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...settings as time remaining. ■ Select the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can adjust the length of timeouts .... Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the settings you will lose any unsaved data if the battery pack runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. This value is the notebook's sole source of charge remaining or as a power scheme. 1. Reference Guide 3-3 Select Start > ...
...settings as time remaining. ■ Select the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can adjust the length of timeouts .... Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the settings you will lose any unsaved data if the battery pack runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. This value is the notebook's sole source of charge remaining or as a power scheme. 1. Reference Guide 3-3 Select Start > ...
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...■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in this way, you can continue to a critically low level. Then, if you when the battery power drops to work while your battery pack recharges. 3-4 Reference Guide Remove the battery pack from the notebook. Press the contact ...pad on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20 percent of the battery pack. See the "Getting Started ...
...■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in this way, you can continue to a critically low level. Then, if you when the battery power drops to work while your battery pack recharges. 3-4 Reference Guide Remove the battery pack from the notebook. Press the contact ...pad on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20 percent of the battery pack. See the "Getting Started ...
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...battery power last as long as possible: ■ 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...your current session but will not be using it for a fully charged battery pack depends on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). Do not recharge the notebook in Hibernation whenever you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. Charging can take several ...
...battery power last as long as possible: ■ 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...your current session but will not be using it for a fully charged battery pack depends on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). Do not recharge the notebook in Hibernation whenever you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. Charging can take several ...
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.... ■ High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you finish using it to high temperatures for long periods. Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using it...
.... ■ High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you finish using it to high temperatures for long periods. Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using it...