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... Problems 6-6 Infrared Problems 6-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 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...
... Problems 6-6 Infrared Problems 6-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 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...
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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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... following diagram shows the main status lights 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 ■... power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock.
... following diagram shows the main status lights 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 ■... power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock.
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Otherwise, cursor control is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys. Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On: The embedded keypad is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 1-6 Reference Guide
Otherwise, cursor control is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys. Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On: The embedded keypad is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 1-6 Reference Guide
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... notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for the notebook to... power button again. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above... the left side of power. As a result of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook... is normal for extended periods. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook...
... notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for the notebook to... power button again. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above... the left side of power. As a result of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook... is normal for extended periods. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook...
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... Hibernation. Increases the display brightness. Does not affect an external keyboard. Decreases the audio volume. Toggles the external monitor on , then the numeric functions are active; Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Mutes/unmutes the audio output. 2-6 HP Manual Title This hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F5 Fn+F8 Fn...
... Hibernation. Increases the display brightness. Does not affect an external keyboard. Decreases the audio volume. Toggles the external monitor on , then the numeric functions are active; Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Mutes/unmutes the audio output. 2-6 HP Manual Title This hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F5 Fn+F8 Fn...
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... GR key, you want to display. ✎ If your keyboard does not have an ALT GR key to the right of the ALT GR key to get the same result. Basic Operation To Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key Non-U.S. HP Manual Title 2-9 For example: 1 3 2 1 Shifted 2 Unshifted 3 ALT GR ...187; To type an ALT GR character, press and hold the ALT GR key, then press the key containing the ALT GR character you can use the ALT key instead of the spacebar and keys on the keyboard.
... GR key, you want to display. ✎ If your keyboard does not have an ALT GR key to the right of the ALT GR key to get the same result. Basic Operation To Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key Non-U.S. HP Manual Title 2-9 For example: 1 3 2 1 Shifted 2 Unshifted 3 ALT GR ...187; To type an ALT GR character, press and hold the ALT GR key, then press the key containing the ALT GR character you can use the ALT key instead of the spacebar and keys on the keyboard.
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... to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ When working at the top of the keyboard). ■ If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts ...shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use a screen saver, enable the option to Display-off or Standby... external monitor and turn off the display after a timeout period. To Clean Your Notebook ■ You can clean the notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent...
... to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ When working at the top of the keyboard). ■ If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts ...shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use a screen saver, enable the option to Display-off or Standby... external monitor and turn off the display after a timeout period. To Clean Your Notebook ■ You can clean the notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent...
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...in Standby for a specified interval Hard drive turns off . If this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to your notebook to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your current session. When this... critically low level. Press the power Saves your current session in Windows. 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 values set to occur shortly ...
...in Standby for a specified interval Hard drive turns off . If this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to your notebook to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your current session. When this... critically low level. Press the power Saves your current session in Windows. 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 values set to occur shortly ...
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...-Touch button which is identified with a TV icon, at the top of your default media application will launch. An alternative is not connected to the notebook, your keyboard to switch the display to make one display a "secondary" display so you can select independent refresh rates: 1. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen...
...-Touch button which is identified with a TV icon, at the top of your default media application will launch. An alternative is not connected to the notebook, your keyboard to switch the display to make one display a "secondary" display so you can select independent refresh rates: 1. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen...
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Reference Guide 6-1 Try the solutions one at the top of the keyboard. ■ See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with your notebook. 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook This chapter contains solutions to contact a Customer Care Center for troubleshooting: ■ Use the Windows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and ...at a time, in the order in which they are some other sources of problems you might have with the notebook. ■ Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet to many types of information for help and support. Here are presented.
Reference Guide 6-1 Try the solutions one at the top of the keyboard. ■ See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with your notebook. 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook This chapter contains solutions to contact a Customer Care Center for troubleshooting: ■ Use the Windows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and ...at a time, in the order in which they are some other sources of problems you might have with the notebook. ■ Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet to many types of information for help and support. Here are presented.
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If a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen Each side of the keyboard to switch to one display. To view the standard format, flip the disc over and... This will wake the display if it is cold, allow it to warm up. 6-4 Reference Guide If the Notebook Cannot Find Wordpad.exe After Inserting a CD The system is trying to open a .doc file in Display-off mode. ■...; If the notebook is in WordPad, but cannot find the Wordpad.exe program file. Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap ...
If a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen Each side of the keyboard to switch to one display. To view the standard format, flip the disc over and... This will wake the display if it is cold, allow it to warm up. 6-4 Reference Guide If the Notebook Cannot Find Wordpad.exe After Inserting a CD The system is trying to open a .doc file in Display-off mode. ■...; If the notebook is in WordPad, but cannot find the Wordpad.exe program file. Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap ...
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Select the infrared port and make sure that the ports face each other as squarely as possible. (The notebook infrared port is located on the front of sight between the 2 infrared ports is not blocked, and that the device is enabled. ■ Make sure ... Other Hardware > Mouse. If You Have Problems with Infrared Communications ■ Make sure the line of the notebook.) The ports should be no more than 1 meter apart. ■ Check settings in or external devices. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ✎ Use these suggestions for built-in the Device Manager: 1. If the Pointer...
Select the infrared port and make sure that the ports face each other as squarely as possible. (The notebook infrared port is located on the front of sight between the 2 infrared ports is not blocked, and that the device is enabled. ■ Make sure ... Other Hardware > Mouse. If You Have Problems with Infrared Communications ■ Make sure the line of the notebook.) The ports should be no more than 1 meter apart. ■ Check settings in or external devices. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ✎ Use these suggestions for built-in the Device Manager: 1. If the Pointer...
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...for 100Base-TX operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in pointing devices are normally disabled. If it . If the network interface is disabled, try to enable it has a conflict, try the following: press...this setting with the BIOS Setup utility. If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You Type Press the TouchPad on the keyboard to the LAN ■ Check all cables and connections. If this happens, try disabling another device. 6-8 Reference Guide Local ...
...for 100Base-TX operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in pointing devices are normally disabled. If it . If the network interface is disabled, try to enable it has a conflict, try the following: press...this setting with the BIOS Setup utility. If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You Type Press the TouchPad on the keyboard to the LAN ■ Check all cables and connections. If this happens, try disabling another device. 6-8 Reference Guide Local ...
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...for the BIOS version at publication. If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system prompts you want, press F10 or use the keyboard to navigate: ❏ Press the left and right arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu. ❏ Press + or - The following ... BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown. 6-24 Reference Guide The settings...
...for the BIOS version at publication. If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system prompts you want, press F10 or use the keyboard to navigate: ❏ Press the left and right arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu. ❏ Press + or - The following ... BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown. 6-24 Reference Guide The settings...
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...an external display, if one is detected. Default Clear Clear Enter 6-26 Reference Guide If this option is enabled, the notebook uses increased power while it is set. Default Auto Auto Enabled Disabled Security Menu Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set... than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented characters. Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and diskette disk drive during startup. Lets the notebook be turned on via the LAN port. Troubleshooting System Devices Menu Setting Video Display Device External Pointing Device Legacy...
...an external display, if one is detected. Default Clear Clear Enter 6-26 Reference Guide If this option is enabled, the notebook uses increased power while it is set. Default Auto Auto Enabled Disabled Security Menu Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set... than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented characters. Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and diskette disk drive during startup. Lets the notebook be turned on via the LAN port. Troubleshooting System Devices Menu Setting Video Display Device External Pointing Device Legacy...
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... 2-12 inserting CD 2-10 location 1-2 removing CD 2-10 troubleshooting 6-3 changing the boot device 2-3 cleaning the notebook 2-17 Click buttons 1-2 components back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 front panel 1-2 keyboard status lights 1-2 left panel 1-3 right panel 1-2 status lights 1-1 configuring modem 4-4 notebook 6-24 connecting 1394 device 5-7 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone...
... 2-12 inserting CD 2-10 location 1-2 removing CD 2-10 troubleshooting 6-3 changing the boot device 2-3 cleaning the notebook 2-17 Click buttons 1-2 components back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 front panel 1-2 keyboard status lights 1-2 left panel 1-3 right panel 1-2 status lights 1-1 configuring modem 4-4 notebook 6-24 connecting 1394 device 5-7 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone...
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... keys 2-6 I identifying components 1-1 increasing display brightness 2-6 infrared port connecting a device 5-7 location 1-2 transferring files 5-8 troubleshooting 6-7 using the port 5-8 inserting battery pack 1-7 CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-9 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L LAN connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 left panel components 1-3 locking the hard drive 2-15 low-battery...
... keys 2-6 I identifying components 1-1 increasing display brightness 2-6 infrared port connecting a device 5-7 location 1-2 transferring files 5-8 troubleshooting 6-7 using the port 5-8 inserting battery pack 1-7 CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-9 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L LAN connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 left panel components 1-3 locking the hard drive 2-15 low-battery...
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...notebook connect phone line 1-9 connect power 1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-20 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-24 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-33 software, updating 6-29 Standby mode 2-2 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard...6-2 battery packs 6-15 CD-ROM drive 6-3 display 6-4 DVD drive 6-3 hard drive 6-5 heat 6-6 infrared 6-7 keyboard 6-7 LAN 6-8 modem 6-10 parallel 6-20 PC Cards 6-13 power 6-15 printing 6-18 RAM (memory) 6-9 serial 6-19 startup 6-20 USB 6-20 wireless 6-22...
...notebook connect phone line 1-9 connect power 1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-20 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-24 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-33 software, updating 6-29 Standby mode 2-2 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard...6-2 battery packs 6-15 CD-ROM drive 6-3 display 6-4 DVD drive 6-3 hard drive 6-5 heat 6-6 infrared 6-7 keyboard 6-7 LAN 6-8 modem 6-10 parallel 6-20 PC Cards 6-13 power 6-15 printing 6-18 RAM (memory) 6-9 serial 6-19 startup 6-20 USB 6-20 wireless 6-22...