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... is included with your PC for contrast. Insert the disc and follow the on the HP DVD Writer disc in mostly soft middle tones. If you must install the required software. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to use look on disc. ■ Keep using your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged...
... is included with your PC for contrast. Insert the disc and follow the on the HP DVD Writer disc in mostly soft middle tones. If you must install the required software. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to use look on disc. ■ Keep using your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged...
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... Module Slot 5-26 Effects of Increasing Memory 5-34 Connecting a Modem Cable 5-35 Using a Modem Cable 5-36 Using a Country-Specific Adapter 5-37 Connecting a Network Cable 5-38 Linking to An Infrared Device (Select Models Only) . . 5-39 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission... an Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 5-45 Mobile Printing for Notebooks 5-45 6 Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . . . 6-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 6-5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 6-5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 6-6...
... Module Slot 5-26 Effects of Increasing Memory 5-34 Connecting a Modem Cable 5-35 Using a Modem Cable 5-36 Using a Country-Specific Adapter 5-37 Connecting a Network Cable 5-38 Linking to An Infrared Device (Select Models Only) . . 5-39 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission... an Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 5-45 Mobile Printing for Notebooks 5-45 6 Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . . . 6-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 6-5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 6-5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 6-6...
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Connects an optional S-Video device such as deterrents. Connects an optional printer. Notebook Features Rear Components ✎ Refer to act as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. 1-16 Hardware and Software ...being mishandled or stolen. Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector 3 Parallel port 4 S-Video-out jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft...
Connects an optional S-Video device such as deterrents. Connects an optional printer. Notebook Features Rear Components ✎ Refer to act as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. 1-16 Hardware and Software ...being mishandled or stolen. Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector 3 Parallel port 4 S-Video-out jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft...
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These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Notebook Features Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents.
These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Notebook Features Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents.
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Battery packs vary by region and country. Notebook Features Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC Outlet. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Primary battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* (select models only) Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by model. 1-26 Hardware and Software Guide
Battery packs vary by region and country. Notebook Features Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC Outlet. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Primary battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* (select models only) Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by model. 1-26 Hardware and Software Guide
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... docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD...
... docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD...
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... running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook switches to battery power if the AC adapter is connected to external AC power and also protects your work . You can run on battery power. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook slowly discharge when the notebook is not connected to charge whenever the...
... running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook switches to battery power if the AC adapter is connected to external AC power and also protects your work . You can run on battery power. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook slowly discharge when the notebook is not connected to charge whenever the...
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...battery packs are fully charged. Optional travel battery 2. Primary battery in the notebook battery bay 2. The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the notebook and the notebook is green. When the battery pack is almost fully charged, the battery light... models only) ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the notebook. Optional travel battery ■ Discharge ...
...battery packs are fully charged. Optional travel battery 2. Primary battery in the notebook battery bay 2. The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the notebook and the notebook is green. When the battery pack is almost fully charged, the battery light... models only) ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the notebook. Optional travel battery ■ Discharge ...
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Power Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to 10 percent of a full charge through the AC adapter. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery charge indicators: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. 2-24 Hardware and Software Guide A new battery pack that has been partially charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate.
Power Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to 10 percent of a full charge through the AC adapter. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery charge indicators: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. 2-24 Hardware and Software Guide A new battery pack that has been partially charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate.
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...Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, do one of data loss when the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power/standby lights are turned off the... notebook or initiate hibernation. 2. Power Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Optional power adapter When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-...
...Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, do one of data loss when the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power/standby lights are turned off the... notebook or initiate hibernation. 2. Power Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Optional power adapter When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-...
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...■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more than once a month. Hardware and Software Guide 2-29 Leave the notebook connected to calibrate a new battery pack before first use , but it more . The battery light on . 3. Power Calibrating a Battery Pack ... should not be necessary to an AC outle, optional power adapter, or optional docking device (select models only). Connect the notebook to calibrate it will charge faster when the notebook is off . Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions: ...
...■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more than once a month. Hardware and Software Guide 2-29 Leave the notebook connected to calibrate a new battery pack before first use , but it more . The battery light on . 3. Power Calibrating a Battery Pack ... should not be necessary to an AC outle, optional power adapter, or optional docking device (select models only). Connect the notebook to calibrate it will charge faster when the notebook is off . Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions: ...
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...Components Using Digital Memory Cards (Select Models Only) Optional digital memory cards are removable storage cards that provide a convenient method of adapter into your Digital Media Slot can damage the media card. The optional 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot supports the following digital memory card... MultiMediaCard ■ Memory Stick ■ Memory Stick Pro ■ SmartMedia Card ■ xD-Picture Card Ä CAUTION: This notebook does not support adapters in the 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot. Inserting any kind of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs and cameras...
...Components Using Digital Memory Cards (Select Models Only) Optional digital memory cards are removable storage cards that provide a convenient method of adapter into your Digital Media Slot can damage the media card. The optional 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot supports the following digital memory card... MultiMediaCard ■ Memory Stick ■ Memory Stick Pro ■ SmartMedia Card ■ xD-Picture Card Ä CAUTION: This notebook does not support adapters in the 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot. Inserting any kind of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs and cameras...
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... country-specific modem adapter is connected to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Hardware Components Connecting a Modem Cable The notebook's internal modem is required. Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line. ✎ Your notebook may resemble analog ...telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook's analog modem to an analog telephone line by means of a 6-pin, RJ...
... country-specific modem adapter is connected to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Hardware Components Connecting a Modem Cable The notebook's internal modem is required. Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line. ✎ Your notebook may resemble analog ...telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook's analog modem to an analog telephone line by means of a 6-pin, RJ...
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... jacks vary by country. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter 2. 3. To connect the modem to the modem guides located in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in the ...that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 5-37 Hardware Components Using a Country-Specific Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug ...
... jacks vary by country. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter 2. 3. To connect the modem to the modem guides located in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in the ...that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 5-37 Hardware Components Using a Country-Specific Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug ...
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... for information on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section in this chapter. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN Contact your corporate WLAN. For information on connecting your notebook to your ISP or search the Web for cost and ... of 5 GHz. 802.11a is backward compatible with each public WLAN location for a list of public WLANs near you are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up ...
... for information on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section in this chapter. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN Contact your corporate WLAN. For information on connecting your notebook to your ISP or search the Web for cost and ... of 5 GHz. 802.11a is backward compatible with each public WLAN location for a list of public WLANs near you are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up ...
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...device are installed and that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with your... notebook. The Troubleshooting guide, located in the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to the "Turning On, Turning ...
...device are installed and that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with your... notebook. The Troubleshooting guide, located in the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to the "Turning On, Turning ...
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... Software Setup utility. Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation Your WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. b. Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed: ❏...you want to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook and is available in the My Computer window. Wireless Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. Display the ...
... Software Setup utility. Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation Your WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. b. Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed: ❏...you want to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook and is available in the My Computer window. Wireless Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. Display the ...
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... Against Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from an Device security* optical drive, diskette, or internal network adapter boot Unauthorized access to a Windows user account ■ Optional smart cards An enabled smart card can store both the smart card...for ProtectTools" section in this chapter for more information. Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook Use This Security Feature ■ Power-on password* ■ ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "...
... Against Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from an Device security* optical drive, diskette, or internal network adapter boot Unauthorized access to a Windows user account ■ Optional smart cards An enabled smart card can store both the smart card...for ProtectTools" section in this chapter for more information. Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook Use This Security Feature ■ Power-on password* ■ ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "...
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.... ✎ To connect a NIC to select the Advanced menu > Device Options. Then follow the instructions on or restarting the notebook, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-right corner of the screen. ❏ To ... 2. or - To enable a NIC, select the Security menu > Device Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot. 3. Open Computer Setup by turning on the screen. MultiBoot Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup The notebook can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for...
.... ✎ To connect a NIC to select the Advanced menu > Device Options. Then follow the instructions on or restarting the notebook, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-right corner of the screen. ❏ To ... 2. or - To enable a NIC, select the Security menu > Device Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot. 3. Open Computer Setup by turning on the screen. MultiBoot Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup The notebook can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for...
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...or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. At the download area: a. b. You will be downloaded. Software...of the date, name, or other identifier. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to identify your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, ...
...or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. At the download area: a. b. You will be downloaded. Software...of the date, name, or other identifier. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to identify your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, ...