Hard Drive White Paper
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... at its ability to detect a fault and fail the hard drive. HP recommends use of docking is to allow the user to connect to AC power, close the notebook display, and use an external keyboard and monitor, activating Standby upon lid closure in this SoftPaq on AC ...AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in addition to DC power. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy....
... at its ability to detect a fault and fail the hard drive. HP recommends use of docking is to allow the user to connect to AC power, close the notebook display, and use an external keyboard and monitor, activating Standby upon lid closure in this SoftPaq on AC ...AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in addition to DC power. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy....
HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... ■ Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup. (To set the notebook to support only a single, usually nonstandard, pointing device at startup, select Disable.) ■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a USB keyboard. (When USB legacy support is enabled, the keyboard works even when a Windows operating system is not loaded.) ■ Set an...
.... ■ Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup. (To set the notebook to support only a single, usually nonstandard, pointing device at startup, select Disable.) ■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a USB keyboard. (When USB legacy support is enabled, the keyboard works even when a Windows operating system is not loaded.) ■ Set an...
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... connections. N All drives working ? Y N Go to "Flowchart 2.6-No Video, Part 1" Go to "Flowchart 2.17-Nonfunctioning Device" Is there video? (no boot) Y N Is the OS loading? N Is there power? Go to "Flowchart 2.20-No Network/Modem Connection" Is there sound? Y Go to "Flowchart 2.18-Nonfunctioning Keyboard" or "Flowchart 2.19-Nonfunctioning... and Service Guide 2-11 Go to network or modem? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.1-Initial Troubleshooting Begin troubleshooting. Y Go to "Flowchart 2.9-No Operating System (OS) Loading" N Keyboard/ pointing device working ?
... connections. N All drives working ? Y N Go to "Flowchart 2.6-No Video, Part 1" Go to "Flowchart 2.17-Nonfunctioning Device" Is there video? (no boot) Y N Is the OS loading? N Is there power? Go to "Flowchart 2.20-No Network/Modem Connection" Is there sound? Y Go to "Flowchart 2.18-Nonfunctioning Keyboard" or "Flowchart 2.19-Nonfunctioning... and Service Guide 2-11 Go to network or modem? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.1-Initial Troubleshooting Begin troubleshooting. Y Go to "Flowchart 2.9-No Operating System (OS) Loading" N Keyboard/ pointing device working ?
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Y Replace system board. Y Done OK? N Replace system board. N OK? Done 2-28 Maintenance and Service Guide Connect notebook to good external keyboard. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.18-Nonfunctioning Keyboard Keyboard not operating properly. N External device works? Y Replace internal keyboard or cable. Reseat internal keyboard connector (if applicable).
Y Replace system board. Y Done OK? N Replace system board. N OK? Done 2-28 Maintenance and Service Guide Connect notebook to good external keyboard. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.18-Nonfunctioning Keyboard Keyboard not operating properly. N External device works? Y Replace internal keyboard or cable. Reseat internal keyboard connector (if applicable).
Hardware Guide
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... Information (fn+esc 2-8 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards 2-8 Using Quick Launch Buttons 2-9 Using Keypads 2-10 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-10 Using an External Keypad 2-12 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Identifying Battery Packs 3-2 Inserting or Removing ...3-12 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-13 When to Calibrate 3-13 Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings 3-17 Conserving Power As You Work 3-17 Selecting Power Conservation Settings 3-18 Storing a Battery Pack 3-19 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-20 Finding More Power...
... Information (fn+esc 2-8 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards 2-8 Using Quick Launch Buttons 2-9 Using Keypads 2-10 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-10 Using an External Keypad 2-12 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Identifying Battery Packs 3-2 Inserting or Removing ...3-12 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-13 When to Calibrate 3-13 Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings 3-17 Conserving Power As You Work 3-17 Selecting Power Conservation Settings 3-18 Storing a Battery Pack 3-19 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-20 Finding More Power...
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The function of Standby. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in Standby, the Power/Standby light blinks. ■ To exit Standby, briefly press the power button. The fn+f3 hotkey is set to ... the fn+f3 hotkey, called the "sleep button" in Windows, can be changed. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key combination to activate function Initiate Standby fn+f3 Switch between notebook display and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9...
The function of Standby. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in Standby, the Power/Standby light blinks. ■ To exit Standby, briefly press the power button. The fn+f3 hotkey is set to ... the fn+f3 hotkey, called the "sleep button" in Windows, can be changed. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key combination to activate function Initiate Standby fn+f3 Switch between notebook display and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9...
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.... ❏ Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase. Hardware Guide 2-11 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional port replicator. Switching Key ...functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is on . Press fn+num lk again ... temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is connected to the notebook or to enable the embedded numeric keypad.
.... ❏ Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase. Hardware Guide 2-11 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to an optional port replicator. Switching Key ...functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is on . Press fn+num lk again ... temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is connected to the notebook or to enable the embedded numeric keypad.
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... Guide When num lock on an external keypad is on or off. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer on the notebook. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently, according to whether num lock mode is turned off, the ...10063; For navigation instructions, press f1. 3. If the external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook turns on . Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode As You Work To turn num lock on or off , most keypad keys type numbers. ■ When num lock is displayed in Computer...
... Guide When num lock on an external keypad is on or off. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer on the notebook. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently, according to whether num lock mode is turned off, the ...10063; For navigation instructions, press f1. 3. If the external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook turns on . Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode As You Work To turn num lock on or off , most keypad keys type numbers. ■ When num lock is displayed in Computer...
Software Guide
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...write data to -Disc, provided you select the Make this disc readable on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is running on battery power. ■ Before writing to a CD, close ...process. 4-8 Software Guide Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to a CD. Do not write to a CD while the notebook is writing to a reliable external power ...the maximum speed of work and damage to a CD or DVD: ■ Before writing to a CD, connect the notebook to a CD. Instead, copy from a CD or network drive to your notebook, a CD created ...
...write data to -Disc, provided you select the Make this disc readable on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is running on battery power. ■ Before writing to a CD, close ...process. 4-8 Software Guide Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to a CD. Do not write to a CD while the notebook is writing to a reliable external power ...the maximum speed of work and damage to a CD or DVD: ■ Before writing to a CD, connect the notebook to a CD. Instead, copy from a CD or network drive to your notebook, a CD created ...
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.... Software Guide 4-13 Do not write to a DVD while the notebook is running on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a DVD. The write process is equipped with select notebook. Optical Drive Software Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator InterVideo WinDVD Creator...DVD+RW capability. Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a DVD: ■ Before writing to a DVD, connect the notebook to vibration. This application will not install successfully unless your hard drive to the DVD. ...
.... Software Guide 4-13 Do not write to a DVD while the notebook is running on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a DVD. The write process is equipped with select notebook. Optical Drive Software Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator InterVideo WinDVD Creator...DVD+RW capability. Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a DVD: ■ Before writing to a DVD, connect the notebook to vibration. This application will not install successfully unless your hard drive to the DVD. ...
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If the operating system is working or will not load. you exit Computer Setup. ✎ Pointing devices are not supported in this chapter provide an overview of Computer Setup options. The ..., refer on the Documentation Library CD to navigate and make selections. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can be used even when the operating system is not working , the notebook restarts the operating system after you must use the keyboard to the Hardware Guide, "External Devices" chapter. 8 Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Computer...
If the operating system is working or will not load. you exit Computer Setup. ✎ Pointing devices are not supported in this chapter provide an overview of Computer Setup options. The ..., refer on the Documentation Library CD to navigate and make selections. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can be used even when the operating system is not working , the notebook restarts the operating system after you must use the keyboard to the Hardware Guide, "External Devices" chapter. 8 Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Computer...
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... is enabled: ❐ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❐ The notebook starts from a bootable hard drive, diskette drive diskette, or CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by a USB connector to the notebook or an optional Port Replicator. ■...; Enable/disable all settings in the SpeedStep window. (When Disable is selected, the notebook runs in Battery Optimized mode.) ■ Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. 8-6 Software Guide Computer Setup Select Device...
... is enabled: ❐ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❐ The notebook starts from a bootable hard drive, diskette drive diskette, or CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by a USB connector to the notebook or an optional Port Replicator. ■...; Enable/disable all settings in the SpeedStep window. (When Disable is selected, the notebook runs in Battery Optimized mode.) ■ Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. 8-6 Software Guide Computer Setup Select Device...