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... Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 To buy accessories 12 To find more information 13 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 14 Top and right side view 14 Front view ...15 Rear and left side view 16 Bottom view...17... Status lights ...18 Multimedia buttons 19 Status panel ...20 Setting Up the Computer 21 To install the battery 21 To connect AC power 22 To connect a phone line 23 To turn on the computer 24 To set up ...40 To attach a security cable 42 To use virus-protection software 43 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 44 Caring for Your Computer 46 Reference Guide 7
... Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 To buy accessories 12 To find more information 13 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 14 Top and right side view 14 Front view ...15 Rear and left side view 16 Bottom view...17... Status lights ...18 Multimedia buttons 19 Status panel ...20 Setting Up the Computer 21 To install the battery 21 To connect AC power 22 To connect a phone line 23 To turn on the computer 24 To set up ...40 To attach a security cable 42 To use virus-protection software 43 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 44 Caring for Your Computer 46 Reference Guide 7
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... take care of your computer 46 To safeguard your data 47 To extend the life of the display 47 To get the most from your batteries 48 To clean your computer 48 Traveling with Your Computer 49 Managing Power Consumption 50 To use automated power management 50 To use manual power... faxes (Windows 98 66 To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000 67 To send and receive faxes (Windows XP 68 Connecting to a LAN 69 Connecting PC Cards 70 Connecting External Components 72 To identify the ports 72 To connect a printer or another parallel device 74 To connect an external keyboard or...
... take care of your computer 46 To safeguard your data 47 To extend the life of the display 47 To get the most from your batteries 48 To clean your computer 48 Traveling with Your Computer 49 Managing Power Consumption 50 To use automated power management 50 To use manual power... faxes (Windows 98 66 To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000 67 To send and receive faxes (Windows XP 68 Connecting to a LAN 69 Connecting PC Cards 70 Connecting External Components 72 To identify the ports 72 To connect a printer or another parallel device 74 To connect an external keyboard or...
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... and Support ...91 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 92 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 94 To use the Reference Guide 94 To get help from the HP notebook web site 94 To call HP for service and support 95 Obtaining Repair Service 98 To receive warranty repair service... problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing problems 121 Startup problems 121 Standby and resume problems 122 Testing Hardware ...
... and Support ...91 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 92 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 94 To use the Reference Guide 94 To get help from the HP notebook web site 94 To call HP for service and support 95 Obtaining Repair Service 98 To receive warranty repair service... problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing problems 121 Startup problems 121 Standby and resume problems 122 Testing Hardware ...
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...125 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 125 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 126 To update the HP notebook BIOS 126 To recover an application 127 Specifications and Regulatory Information 129 Hardware and Software Specifications 130 BIOS Setup utility options... Reference Information 135 AT commands (Ambit 135 S-registers (Ambit 140 Selected result codes (Ambit 141 Safety Information ...142 Power cords...142 Battery safety ...143 Laser safety ...144 LED safety ...144 Regulatory Information 145 U.S.A...145 Canada...146 European Union 147 Japan ...149 Russia ...149...
...125 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 125 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 126 To update the HP notebook BIOS 126 To recover an application 127 Specifications and Regulatory Information 129 Hardware and Software Specifications 130 BIOS Setup utility options... Reference Information 135 AT commands (Ambit 135 S-registers (Ambit 140 Selected result codes (Ambit 141 Safety Information ...142 Power cords...142 Battery safety ...143 Laser safety ...144 LED safety ...144 Regulatory Information 145 U.S.A...145 Canada...146 European Union 147 Japan ...149 Russia ...149...
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... mouse and keyboard • additional RAM 12 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with...
... mouse and keyboard • additional RAM 12 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with...
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Bottom view Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 33 Battery 34 Battery latch 35 Expansion RAM cover 36 System RAM cover 37 Port replicator (docking) connector (on selected models) 38 Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside) Reference Guide 17
Bottom view Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 33 Battery 34 Battery latch 35 Expansion RAM cover 36 System RAM cover 37 Port replicator (docking) connector (on selected models) 38 Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside) Reference Guide 17
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Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights 1 Power 2 Battery 3 Caps lock (capital letters) 4 Num lock (numeric keypad) 5 Scroll lock 6 Floppy disk drive access 7 Hard disk drive access 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access 18 Reference Guide
Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights 1 Power 2 Battery 3 Caps lock (capital letters) 4 Num lock (numeric keypad) 5 Scroll lock 6 Floppy disk drive access 7 Hard disk drive access 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access 18 Reference Guide
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... the change it in the status panel, change will not appear on page 84. 20 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status panel (Provided for selected models.) The status panel on , these modes are displayed sequentially as you press the mode button: •... power status: ON, OFF, (standby), or (hibernate) • date • time • battery charge remaining (0% to the left of the computer provides information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time, and...
... the change it in the status panel, change will not appear on page 84. 20 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status panel (Provided for selected models.) The status panel on , these modes are displayed sequentially as you press the mode button: •... power status: ON, OFF, (standby), or (hibernate) • date • time • battery charge remaining (0% to the left of the computer provides information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time, and...
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...Insert the back edge first, as shown, then press down the front edge until the battery latch clicks shut. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Setting ...Up the Computer To install the battery Your computer is shipped with a charged one. WARNING Once you have installed the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer and recharge the battery while you can also replace a low battery with the battery installed. Reference Guide 21 Do ...
...Insert the back edge first, as shown, then press down the front edge until the battery latch clicks shut. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Setting ...Up the Computer To install the battery Your computer is shipped with a charged one. WARNING Once you have installed the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer and recharge the battery while you can also replace a low battery with the battery installed. Reference Guide 21 Do ...
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Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the warranty statement for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Refer to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for your warranty. Using an unauthorized AC adapter can damage the computer and may void your product. 22 Reference Guide
Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the warranty statement for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Refer to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for your warranty. Using an unauthorized AC adapter can damage the computer and may void your product. 22 Reference Guide
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...the instructions on the screen. The power status light next to enter a user name and accept the License Agreement. To set up Windows Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows-either Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP-preinstalled on the hard disk drive. Also, be out of the keyboard. Windows...and press the standby button again. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen during setup. 24 Reference Guide You can customize your battery may not be sufficiently charged to a phone line-see "Status lights" on page 18) reports the following: • steady green light: computer...
...the instructions on the screen. The power status light next to enter a user name and accept the License Agreement. To set up Windows Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows-either Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP-preinstalled on the hard disk drive. Also, be out of the keyboard. Windows...and press the standby button again. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen during setup. 24 Reference Guide You can customize your battery may not be sufficiently charged to a phone line-see "Status lights" on page 18) reports the following: • steady green light: computer...
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You can skip registration for a sticker in the battery compartment. If you have Windows 2000, you with better products and services. If you have Windows 98 or XP, you are not prompted to provide ... to enter your modem, try redialing. The information you provide during registration will receive quicker, more personalized support. By modem If you double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop or click the Register link in any connection problems with the Microsoft Windows manual, or look on the desktop. Reference...
You can skip registration for a sticker in the battery compartment. If you have Windows 2000, you with better products and services. If you have Windows 98 or XP, you are not prompted to provide ... to enter your modem, try redialing. The information you provide during registration will receive quicker, more personalized support. By modem If you double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop or click the Register link in any connection problems with the Microsoft Windows manual, or look on the desktop. Reference...
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... To increase the brightness, press Fn+F2. • Click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows 98 or 2000), or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows XP). You have the option of display settings for quick access...computer, you are using a high-resolution display, use HP Desktop Zoom. • Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Desktop Zoom, HP Desktop Zoom. Hint To maximize your screen when using battery power, the display dims automatically to override this program...
... To increase the brightness, press Fn+F2. • Click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows 98 or 2000), or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows XP). You have the option of display settings for quick access...computer, you are using a high-resolution display, use HP Desktop Zoom. • Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Desktop Zoom, HP Desktop Zoom. Hint To maximize your screen when using battery power, the display dims automatically to override this program...
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... while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval: in Control Panel, open Power Options (Windows 2000 or XP) or Power Management (Windows 98), and use the Power...
... while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval: in Control Panel, open Power Options (Windows 2000 or XP) or Power Management (Windows 98), and use the Power...
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... the AC adapter when the computer is fully discharged and the computer goes into hibernation. 3. Do not apply any abrasive cleaners, especially on battery power (see "To control the processor speed with water containing a mild detergent. • Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow...a vacuum cleaner to emphasize saving power. Using Your Computer Caring for Your Computer To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of the battery gauge, perform this procedure about once a month: 1. If you have more than one, rotate them. •...
... the AC adapter when the computer is fully discharged and the computer goes into hibernation. 3. Do not apply any abrasive cleaners, especially on battery power (see "To control the processor speed with water containing a mild detergent. • Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow...a vacuum cleaner to emphasize saving power. Using Your Computer Caring for Your Computer To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of the battery gauge, perform this procedure about once a month: 1. If you have more than one, rotate them. •...
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...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to provide manual and automated tools for the specified interval (Windows 2000 and XP). -ORCritical low battery. To use manual power management" on page 57. 50 Reference Guide System hibernation Action When Resume Saves current session to reduce power... manually at any time by pressing the appropriate key. Press the blue standby button to recover your computer, you to maximize battery operating time without compromising performance. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you will want to recover the current session. The ...
...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to provide manual and automated tools for the specified interval (Windows 2000 and XP). -ORCritical low battery. To use manual power management" on page 57. 50 Reference Guide System hibernation Action When Resume Saves current session to reduce power... manually at any time by pressing the appropriate key. Press the blue standby button to recover your computer, you to maximize battery operating time without compromising performance. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you will want to recover the current session. The ...
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... off only the hard disk drive. Press any key or move the pointer to return to your computer to go into standby mode. This conserves battery power and extends the life of the keyboard or mouse for the specified interval. Turn off hard disks Action When Resume Turns off the display... saved will find when resuming that all your data has been saved but that some functions may be lost. This is usually set to conserve battery power. Standby mode Action When Resume Turns off . No activity of the keyboard or mouse, no disk drive access, and no port activity for the...
... off only the hard disk drive. Press any key or move the pointer to return to your computer to go into standby mode. This conserves battery power and extends the life of the keyboard or mouse for the specified interval. Turn off hard disks Action When Resume Turns off the display... saved will find when resuming that all your data has been saved but that some functions may be lost. This is usually set to conserve battery power. Standby mode Action When Resume Turns off . No activity of the keyboard or mouse, no disk drive access, and no port activity for the...
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... power management properties 1. To set the timeout periods you prefer. (You can also create power schemes that will lose any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down the computer components (not the computer itself) after a specified period of nonuse. Open Power Options or Power Management in the Power settings, or...
... power management properties 1. To set the timeout periods you prefer. (You can also create power schemes that will lose any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down the computer components (not the computer itself) after a specified period of nonuse. Open Power Options or Power Management in the Power settings, or...
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... Windows 98, hibernate mode occurs automatically with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Hibernate mode Action When Resume Saves the current session to a low-battery warning" on page 57. and manual initiation of hibernate is not available by default (except, if you wish, you to manually initiate hibernate... or the standby button to recover the current session. Restores network connections. The computer also enters hibernate mode automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level-see "To set power management properties," above). Traveling with critical low...
... Windows 98, hibernate mode occurs automatically with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Hibernate mode Action When Resume Saves the current session to a low-battery warning" on page 57. and manual initiation of hibernate is not available by default (except, if you wish, you to manually initiate hibernate... or the standby button to recover the current session. Restores network connections. The computer also enters hibernate mode automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level-see "To set power management properties," above). Traveling with critical low...
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To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light reports the following information: Green Amber Red AC attached-battery full AC attached-battery charging AC attached-battery will not charge (abnormal) 56 Reference Guide Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power You can operate on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to maximize the length of time you can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power. Follow the tips in this section to save your work and shut down if the battery is low.
To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light reports the following information: Green Amber Red AC attached-battery full AC attached-battery charging AC attached-battery will not charge (abnormal) 56 Reference Guide Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power You can operate on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to maximize the length of time you can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power. Follow the tips in this section to save your work and shut down if the battery is low.