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... Quick Launch Buttons 3-12 Quick Launch Buttons Software 3-13 Keypads 3-17 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 3-18 Using an External Numeric Keypad 3-20 4 Multimedia Audio Features 4-1 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack 4-1 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack 4-2 Adjusting the Volume 4-3 Video Features 4-4 Using the S-Video-Jack 4-4 Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television . . . . . 4-6 Changing the Video Display 4-8 Multimedia Software 4-9 Finding Included Multimedia Applications 4-9 Selecting Multimedia Applications 4-9 Using Default Applications 4-10 Installing...
... Quick Launch Buttons 3-12 Quick Launch Buttons Software 3-13 Keypads 3-17 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 3-18 Using an External Numeric Keypad 3-20 4 Multimedia Audio Features 4-1 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack 4-1 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack 4-2 Adjusting the Volume 4-3 Video Features 4-4 Using the S-Video-Jack 4-4 Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television . . . . . 4-6 Changing the Video Display 4-8 Multimedia Software 4-9 Finding Included Multimedia Applications 4-9 Selecting Multimedia Applications 4-9 Using Default Applications 4-10 Installing...
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... Security Updates for Windows XP" in Chapter 12, "Security." For instructions and more information about using recovery software, refer to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with select models. You can install this software at any time. ■ The discs packaged in the "Save for Later" bag include recovery discs for software that...
... Security Updates for Windows XP" in Chapter 12, "Security." For instructions and more information about using recovery software, refer to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with select models. You can install this software at any time. ■ The discs packaged in the "Save for Later" bag include recovery discs for software that...
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... work is returned to the screen where you restore from hibernation. Hibernation saves your work is turned off . For instructions, refer to the screen. ■ If the notebook is returned to "Setting or Changing a Power Scheme," later in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, ExpressCard, or digital memory card. You can change...
... work is returned to the screen where you restore from hibernation. Hibernation saves your work is turned off . For instructions, refer to the screen. ■ If the notebook is returned to "Setting or Changing a Power Scheme," later in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, ExpressCard, or digital memory card. You can change...
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Power Options Accessing the Power Options Window To access the Power Options window: ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. - Among the preferences you can set in the notification area, at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. By default, when the notebook is not displayed, refer to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at the far right of the power button and the display switch. Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 If the Power Meter...
Power Options Accessing the Power Options Window To access the Power Options window: ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. - Among the preferences you can set in the notification area, at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. By default, when the notebook is not displayed, refer to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at the far right of the power button and the display switch. Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 If the Power Meter...
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... battery pack while the notebook is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter. (The notebook battery light is on. If you use . Hardware and Software Guide 2-25 To charge the battery pack: 1. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is shut down. ■ The system will not turn off .) Discharging the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work...
... battery pack while the notebook is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter. (The notebook battery light is on. If you use . Hardware and Software Guide 2-25 To charge the battery pack: 1. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is shut down. ■ The system will not turn off .) Discharging the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work...
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... enables you can access additional TouchPad preferences such as click speed, mouse trails, and pointer speed and shape. ■ Configure the right and left -handed use . In the TouchPad Properties window you to tap the TouchPad once to select an item or twice to select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse > Device Settings. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 To access the Mouse Properties window: » Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Keyboard Setting Mouse Properties TouchPad preferences...
... enables you can access additional TouchPad preferences such as click speed, mouse trails, and pointer speed and shape. ■ Configure the right and left -handed use . In the TouchPad Properties window you to tap the TouchPad once to select an item or twice to select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse > Device Settings. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 To access the Mouse Properties window: » Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Keyboard Setting Mouse Properties TouchPad preferences...
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..., refer to "Video Memory Settings," later in this chapter. Expansion Memory Module Slot Depending on your notebook model, the expansion memory module slot on your notebook ship with a memory module installed in this chapter. Your notebook has 2 memory module slots, a primary memory module slot and an expansion memory module slot. Memory modules increase random access memory (RAM). Advanced users can change the speed at which the notebook runs graphics applications, such as 3-D video games, without increasing RAM. Hardware and Software Guide 8-1 A memory module is a narrow...
..., refer to "Video Memory Settings," later in this chapter. Expansion Memory Module Slot Depending on your notebook model, the expansion memory module slot on your notebook ship with a memory module installed in this chapter. Your notebook has 2 memory module slots, a primary memory module slot and an expansion memory module slot. Memory modules increase random access memory (RAM). Advanced users can change the speed at which the notebook runs graphics applications, such as 3-D video games, without increasing RAM. Hardware and Software Guide 8-1 A memory module is a narrow...
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..., and public places. Hardware and Software Guide 11-1 Hotspots are wireless access points available in public places, such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your notebook is equipped with an integrated wireless device, such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN).
..., and public places. Hardware and Software Guide 11-1 Hotspots are wireless access points available in public places, such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your notebook is equipped with an integrated wireless device, such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN).
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... Start > Help and Support. For more information about the embedded numeric keypad, refer to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ■ An HP password must be set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. Security HP and Windows Password Guidelines Choosing Your Passwords You can be any combination of keys. Hardware and Software Guide 12-7 Any text used...
... Start > Help and Support. For more information about the embedded numeric keypad, refer to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive. ■ An HP password must be set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. Security HP and Windows Password Guidelines Choosing Your Passwords You can be any combination of keys. Hardware and Software Guide 12-7 Any text used...
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... not display as it is set, it with the same keys. For more information about the system identification information in the Setup utility, refer to access the Setup utility. Security HP AdministratorPasswords The HP administratorpassword protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." For example, an HP administrator password set , entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be entered to "System Information" in the Setup utility. Hardware and Software Guide 12...
... not display as it is set, it with the same keys. For more information about the system identification information in the Setup utility, refer to access the Setup utility. Security HP AdministratorPasswords The HP administratorpassword protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." For example, an HP administrator password set , entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be entered to "System Information" in the Setup utility. Hardware and Software Guide 12...
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... keys. To manage the password: 1. A power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be set , it must restart the notebook and try again. After this password is set and entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of the notebook. Display the Setup message. ❏ If the notebook is on or restores from hibernation. Hardware and Software Guide 12-11 Setting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook...
... keys. To manage the password: 1. A power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be set , it must restart the notebook and try again. After this password is set and entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of the notebook. Display the Setup message. ❏ If the notebook is on or restores from hibernation. Hardware and Software Guide 12-11 Setting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook...
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... displayed in the Setup utility, the device cannot be controlled by selecting Start > Help and Support. The Setup utility features available for all users. If an optional wireless device is disabled in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is turned on , restarted, or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change boot order" message that is the prompt for a Network Service Boot to Chapter 11, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." 13-6 Hardware and Software Guide...
... displayed in the Setup utility, the device cannot be controlled by selecting Start > Help and Support. The Setup utility features available for all users. If an optional wireless device is disabled in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is turned on , restarted, or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change boot order" message that is the prompt for a Network Service Boot to Chapter 11, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." 13-6 Hardware and Software Guide...
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... and settings. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 14-10 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery Using System Restore The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are reversible. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. It is performing optimally. Setting a Restore...
... and settings. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 14-10 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery Using System Restore The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are reversible. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. It is performing optimally. Setting a Restore...
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... enter to set up Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. Select Format the partition using this partition. 11. After the reinstallation process is displayed. Press F to accept the agreement and continue. (The "Setup" page is complete, you must reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality and you may take up the operating system. 10. Press esc to reinstall the drivers for some external devices. Software Updates and Recovery 7. To properly set...
... enter to set up Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. Select Format the partition using this partition. 11. After the reinstallation process is displayed. Press F to accept the agreement and continue. (The "Setup" page is complete, you must reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality and you may take up the operating system. 10. Press esc to reinstall the drivers for some external devices. Software Updates and Recovery 7. To properly set...
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... your notebook, refer to "Critical Security Updates for the operating system and other software provided on your notebook: » Select Start > Help and Support. Update Reinstalled Software It is connected to the installation instructions included with the software. Use the following update procedures as soon as your notebook, refer to the Internet. To access update links for Windows XP" in Chapter 12, "Security." Hardware and Software Guide 14-19 Depending on the settings you...
... your notebook, refer to "Critical Security Updates for the operating system and other software provided on your notebook: » Select Start > Help and Support. Update Reinstalled Software It is connected to the installation instructions included with the software. Use the following update procedures as soon as your notebook, refer to the Internet. To access update links for Windows XP" in Chapter 12, "Security." Hardware and Software Guide 14-19 Depending on the settings you...
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... inside 1-19 battery light displaying charge status 2-19, 2-21 identifying 1-2, 2-1 battery pack battery power vs. AC power 2-4 bays battery 1-14, 1-19 hard drive 1-14 See also compartment, expansion memory module BIOS information, displaying fn+esc 3-11 password protection 12-2 Service Tag 14-2 Setup utility 13-4 Bluetooth device functions 11-9 wireless button 1-6, 11-2 wireless light 1-6, 11-2 Bluetooth label 1-19 boot order 13-6 buttons DVD 3-12, 3-14 Internet 3-12 music 3-12, 3-14 mute 1-8, 4-3 PC Card eject 1-12, 6-4 power 1-4, 2-9, 2-13 TouchPad 1-3, 3-2 volume 1-8, 4-3 wireless 1-6, 11...
... inside 1-19 battery light displaying charge status 2-19, 2-21 identifying 1-2, 2-1 battery pack battery power vs. AC power 2-4 bays battery 1-14, 1-19 hard drive 1-14 See also compartment, expansion memory module BIOS information, displaying fn+esc 3-11 password protection 12-2 Service Tag 14-2 Setup utility 13-4 Bluetooth device functions 11-9 wireless button 1-6, 11-2 wireless light 1-6, 11-2 Bluetooth label 1-19 boot order 13-6 buttons DVD 3-12, 3-14 Internet 3-12 music 3-12, 3-14 mute 1-8, 4-3 PC Card eject 1-12, 6-4 power 1-4, 2-9, 2-13 TouchPad 1-3, 3-2 volume 1-8, 4-3 wireless 1-6, 11...
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memory modules expansion port 2 1-10, 17-3 ExpressCard slot 1-12, 6-6 ExpressCards configuring 6-6 inserting 6-7 removing 6-8 removing insert in ExpressCard slot 6-6 stopping 6-8 types supported 6-5 external device drivers 14-11 external monitor port 1-9, 4-6 external numeric keypad 3-20 F F12 to boot from LAN message 13-6 firewall software 12-1, 12-21 flash memory cards 7-1 fn key 1-7 function keys (f1, f2, etc.) 3-4, 13-6 G Getting Started 1-18 H hard drive affected by airport security 5-1 displaying amount of free space on 8-7 DriveLock 12-13 replacing (primary) 5-2 self-test 13-6 space on...
memory modules expansion port 2 1-10, 17-3 ExpressCard slot 1-12, 6-6 ExpressCards configuring 6-6 inserting 6-7 removing 6-8 removing insert in ExpressCard slot 6-6 stopping 6-8 types supported 6-5 external device drivers 14-11 external monitor port 1-9, 4-6 external numeric keypad 3-20 F F12 to boot from LAN message 13-6 firewall software 12-1, 12-21 flash memory cards 7-1 fn key 1-7 function keys (f1, f2, etc.) 3-4, 13-6 G Getting Started 1-18 H hard drive affected by airport security 5-1 displaying amount of free space on 8-7 DriveLock 12-13 replacing (primary) 5-2 self-test 13-6 space on...
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... Regulatory 1-19 Service Tag 1-19, 14-2 wireless certification 1-19 language, changing in (microphone) 1-11, 4-1 audio-out (headphone) 1-11, 4-2, 4-7 PBX 10-1 RJ-11 (modem) 1-9, 10-1 RJ-45 (network) 1-11, 10-10 S-Video-out 1-11, 4-4, 4-7 See also connectors; ports K keyboard revision number, displaying 3-11 keyboard, external 3-11 keyboard, internal, care and maintenance 15-1 keypad, embedded numeric identifying 1-7, 3-18 procedures 3-19 keys fn 1-7, 3-4 function (f1, f2, etc.) 1-7, 3-4 hotkeys 3-4 keypad 1-7, 3-18 num lock 3-19...
... Regulatory 1-19 Service Tag 1-19, 14-2 wireless certification 1-19 language, changing in (microphone) 1-11, 4-1 audio-out (headphone) 1-11, 4-2, 4-7 PBX 10-1 RJ-11 (modem) 1-9, 10-1 RJ-45 (network) 1-11, 10-10 S-Video-out 1-11, 4-4, 4-7 See also connectors; ports K keyboard revision number, displaying 3-11 keyboard, external 3-11 keyboard, internal, care and maintenance 15-1 keypad, embedded numeric identifying 1-7, 3-18 procedures 3-19 keys fn 1-7, 3-4 function (f1, f2, etc.) 1-7, 3-4 hotkeys 3-4 keypad 1-7, 3-18 num lock 3-19...
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... external 4-2 internal 1-5, 4-2 specifications expansion port 2 signals 17-3 operating environment 17-1 rated input power 17-2 standby avoiding when using discs, diskettes 2-9, 4-17, 5-6 initiated during critical low-battery condition 2-22 initiating 2-12 password 2-16 power/standby lights 1-2 resuming from 2-12 setting preferences 2-13 stereo speakers external 4-2 internal 1-5, 4-2 S-Video cable 4-4, 4-7 S-Video-out jack 1-11, 4-4, 4-7 switch, display identifying 1-4, 2-2 setting preferences 2-13 system information, displaying fn+esc 3-11 Service Tag 14-2 Setup utility 13-4 system lock...
... external 4-2 internal 1-5, 4-2 specifications expansion port 2 signals 17-3 operating environment 17-1 rated input power 17-2 standby avoiding when using discs, diskettes 2-9, 4-17, 5-6 initiated during critical low-battery condition 2-22 initiating 2-12 password 2-16 power/standby lights 1-2 resuming from 2-12 setting preferences 2-13 stereo speakers external 4-2 internal 1-5, 4-2 S-Video cable 4-4, 4-7 S-Video-out jack 1-11, 4-4, 4-7 switch, display identifying 1-4, 2-2 setting preferences 2-13 system information, displaying fn+esc 3-11 Service Tag 14-2 Setup utility 13-4 system lock...
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...-14 Hardware and Software Guide See passwords V VCR connecting audio 4-2 connecting video 4-7 vents, exhaust 1-9, 1-11, 1-14 video device connecting 4-4, 4-7 turning on or off notebook 2-10, 2-13 turning on notebook 2-10 tutorials 3-5, 4-14 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 2-13 USB devices, connecting 9-1 USB ports, identifying 1-9, 1-10, 1-13 user password, Windows. Index temperature precautions 15-1 specifications 17-1 storage, battery pack 2-29 1394 port 1-10, 9-3 tone dialing mode 10-7 TouchPad care and maintenance 15-4 identifying 1-3 setting preferences 3-3 using...
...-14 Hardware and Software Guide See passwords V VCR connecting audio 4-2 connecting video 4-7 vents, exhaust 1-9, 1-11, 1-14 video device connecting 4-4, 4-7 turning on or off notebook 2-10, 2-13 turning on notebook 2-10 tutorials 3-5, 4-14 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 2-13 USB devices, connecting 9-1 USB ports, identifying 1-9, 1-10, 1-13 user password, Windows. Index temperature precautions 15-1 specifications 17-1 storage, battery pack 2-29 1394 port 1-10, 9-3 tone dialing mode 10-7 TouchPad care and maintenance 15-4 identifying 1-3 setting preferences 3-3 using...
