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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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... for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © Copyright 2004, 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
... for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © Copyright 2004, 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
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... 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 2-4 To Use the Tap to Click Function of the...
... 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 2-4 To Use the Tap to Click Function of the...
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... to DVD Media (Select Models Only) . . . 2-12 To Create or Copy CDs 2-12 Securing Your Notebook 2-13 To Set Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-14 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15... 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 ...
... to DVD Media (Select Models Only) . . . 2-12 To Create or Copy CDs 2-12 Securing Your Notebook 2-13 To Set Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-14 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15... 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 ...
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... Only 4-6 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-7 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 Switching the Display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only 5-5 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only... Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Reference Guide v
... Only 4-6 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-7 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 Switching the Display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only 5-5 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only... Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Reference Guide v
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...Heat 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 the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-29 Using System Recovery Features ...
...Heat 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 the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-29 Using System Recovery Features ...
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1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. Find the illustrations that closely match your notebook to identify your components. The following tables identify the standard external components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected. Reference Guide 1-1
1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. Find the illustrations that closely match your notebook to identify your components. The following tables identify the standard external components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected. Reference Guide 1-1
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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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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 microphone, audio out (headphones) e Volume control r Audio mute button and audio mute light t Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 1-3 Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel...
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 microphone, audio out (headphones) e Volume control r Audio mute button and audio mute light t Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 1-3 Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel...
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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 main status lights on the front 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 ■...Blinking-Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition ■ Off-No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num ...
... the main status lights on the front 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 ■...Blinking-Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition ■ Off-No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num ...
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Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor control is active (Fn+F8). 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
Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor control is active (Fn+F8). 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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When you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety ... Guide 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time, you ... 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 properly. To install the battery pack: 1. Getting Started...
When you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety ... Guide 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time, you ... 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 properly. To install the battery pack: 1. Getting Started...
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... it from the AC adapter. 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. While the battery pack is... charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä...
... it from the AC adapter. 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. While the battery pack is... charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä...
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Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. Reference Guide 1-9 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone jack. 3. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem." Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1.
Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. Reference Guide 1-9 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone jack. 3. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem." Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1.
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... normal for extended periods. 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 Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 ...Safety of power. As a result of the keyboard. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap 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 increased ...
... normal for extended periods. 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 Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 ...Safety of power. As a result of the keyboard. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap 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 increased ...
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... setup. 1. Reference Guide 1-11 If the program prompts you turn on its hard drive. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to enter the Product ID code, locate the code...
... setup. 1. Reference Guide 1-11 If the program prompts you turn on its hard drive. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to enter the Product ID code, locate the code...
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2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start or stop your notebook. HP Manual Title 2-1 At other times, power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time may cause you to use alternative methods to start and stop your notebook by using the power button. This chapter describes several methods.
2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start or stop your notebook. HP Manual Title 2-1 At other times, power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time may cause you to use alternative methods to start and stop your notebook by using the power button. This chapter describes several methods.
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...status light will turnon. Powers off the display Allow the system to turn off. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on the notebook. connections. Briefly press the power button. You can also customize the way these power modes work. ...Fn+F12. OFF-Power status light will blink. power. -or- ■ Turns off the notebook. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. ... Operation Default Power Settings Power mode To enter this guide. 2-2 HP Manual Title
...status light will turnon. Powers off the display Allow the system to turn off. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on the notebook. connections. Briefly press the power button. You can also customize the way these power modes work. ...Fn+F12. OFF-Power status light will blink. power. -or- ■ Turns off the notebook. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. ... Operation Default Power Settings Power mode To enter this guide. 2-2 HP Manual Title
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... To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and... will be lost. Press the power button again to restart. -or- ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook..., then press the power button to display the Boot menu. 3. If you turn off the notebook....display shuts down Windows. You can also boot the notebook from its internal hard drive. Select Start > Turn ...utility. To Change the Boot Device The notebook normally boots from a diskette drive, a ...
... To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and... will be lost. Press the power button again to restart. -or- ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook..., then press the power button to display the Boot menu. 3. If you turn off the notebook....display shuts down Windows. You can also boot the notebook from its internal hard drive. Select Start > Turn ...utility. To Change the Boot Device The notebook normally boots from a diskette drive, a ...