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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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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) - Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
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Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide 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. If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality.
Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide 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. If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality.
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... 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 ■ Amber-Battery pack is charging ■ Blinking-Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition ■ Off-No AC power is...
... 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 ■ Amber-Battery pack is charging ■ Blinking-Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition ■ Off-No AC power is...
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...WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Insert the connector end of battery packs in until it latches. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Getting Started with the product. To install the battery pack: 1. 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 serious injury...
...WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Insert the connector end of battery packs in until it latches. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Getting Started with the product. To install the battery pack: 1. 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 serious injury...
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...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). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎...; When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the ...
...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). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎...; When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the ...
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... of power. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of increased power consumption, it is designed to run demanding applications at full power.... The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International...
... of power. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of increased power consumption, it is designed to run demanding applications at full power.... The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International...
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... out. and other components. ■ Maintains current session in this mode Function ON-Power status light will turn off. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. shuts down. -or- ■... Allow the system to time out. button. -or- ■ Saves current session to turn off the notebook. Basic Operation Default Power Settings Power mode To enter this guide. 2-2 HP Manual Title Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Powers on , ■ Saves maximum status...
... out. and other components. ■ Maintains current session in this mode Function ON-Power status light will turn off. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. shuts down. -or- ■... Allow the system to time out. button. -or- ■ Saves current session to turn off the notebook. Basic Operation Default Power Settings Power mode To enter this guide. 2-2 HP Manual Title Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Powers on , ■ Saves maximum status...
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... only a limited number of the world in the disc data. Most DVD drives let you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to Portable/Laptop. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in which they are sold. When you ... > InterVideo WinDVD. ✎ For best performance while playing movies on the DVD drive and will be permanent. 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 DVD intended for details about setting...
... only a limited number of the world in the disc data. Most DVD drives let you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to Portable/Laptop. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in which they are sold. When you ... > InterVideo WinDVD. ✎ For best performance while playing movies on the DVD drive and will be permanent. 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 DVD intended for details about setting...
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... program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window. 2-16 HP Manual Title To Maintain Your Notebook ■ Provide adequate ventilation around and underneath it. ■ Always shut down before putting it in a carrying case or ...a pointing device or activate any other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up your battery pack for best performance. Basic Operation ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down the notebook or put it in Hibernation mode before transporting it. To Safeguard Your Data ■ Do ...
... program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window. 2-16 HP Manual Title To Maintain Your Notebook ■ Provide adequate ventilation around and underneath it. ■ Always shut down before putting it in a carrying case or ...a pointing device or activate any other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up your battery pack for best performance. Basic Operation ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down the notebook or put it in Hibernation mode before transporting it. To Safeguard Your Data ■ Do ...
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HP Manual Title 2-17 If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display ... 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 monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. Do not apply any... monitor and turn off or Standby timeouts. ■ 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-off the internal display...
HP Manual Title 2-17 If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display ... 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 monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. Do not apply any... monitor and turn off or Standby timeouts. ■ 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-off the internal display...
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Reference Guide 3-1 You can maximize operating time without compromising performance. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you are running your working habits. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
Reference Guide 3-1 You can maximize operating time without compromising performance. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you are running your working habits. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
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..., restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook off the display to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your notebook to enter Standby. The hard drive is not accessed for the specified... is in RAM, and turns off . session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. 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 the display. Press the...
..., restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook off the display to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your notebook to enter Standby. The hard drive is not accessed for the specified... is in RAM, and turns off . session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. 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 the display. Press the...
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... for details. Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the settings you do not want . Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. The icon resembles a battery when a battery pack is shown as either a percentage of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power...
... for details. Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the settings you do not want . Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. The icon resembles a battery when a battery pack is shown as either a percentage of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power...
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...doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in the AC adapter, you plug in this guide. 2. Then, if you when the battery power drops to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you do not restore power within a short ...time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. To Respond to a critically low level. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not...
...doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in the AC adapter, you plug in this guide. 2. Then, if you when the battery power drops to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you do not restore power within a short ...time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. To Respond to a critically low level. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not...
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... 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 Standby when you will not be using it for a short while. ■ Put the notebook in a briefcase or other confined space, or the battery pack could overheat. »...
... 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 Standby when you will not be using it for a short while. ■ Put the notebook in a briefcase or other confined space, or the battery pack could overheat. »...
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... , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy 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... Avoid using it . Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. 3-6 Reference Guide Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for extended periods of...
... , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy 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... Avoid using it . Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. 3-6 Reference Guide Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for extended periods of...