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To protect against viruses 44 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 45 Taking Care of Your Computer 47 To protect your hard disk drive 47 To maintain your computer 47 To safeguard your data 48 To ... XP 69 To prepare for connections (Windows 2000 71 To turn wireless communication on and off 73 Add-On Devices ...75 Connecting PC Cards 76 To insert or remove a PC Card 76 Connecting External Devices 78 To identify connectors for external devices 78 To connect a printer or other parallel device 80 To...
To protect against viruses 44 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 45 Taking Care of Your Computer 47 To protect your hard disk drive 47 To maintain your computer 47 To safeguard your data 48 To ... XP 69 To prepare for connections (Windows 2000 71 To turn wireless communication on and off 73 Add-On Devices ...75 Connecting PC Cards 76 To insert or remove a PC Card 76 Connecting External Devices 78 To identify connectors for external devices 78 To connect a printer or other parallel device 80 To...
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... 115 Updating wireless LAN support (LAN Express 116 Installing HP notebook utilities 116 Installing the One-Touch utility 117 Installing the HP DesktopZoom utility 117 Installing the HP Presentation Ready utility 117 Installing the HP Universal Printer driver 117 Installing the USB Wake utility 118...Problems 125 Hard Disk Drive Problems 126 Heat Problems ...127 Infrared Problems 127 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 128 LAN Problems ...129 Memory Problems 130 Modem Problems 131 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 133 Performance Problems 134 Port Replicator Problems 135 Power and...
... 115 Updating wireless LAN support (LAN Express 116 Installing HP notebook utilities 116 Installing the One-Touch utility 117 Installing the HP DesktopZoom utility 117 Installing the HP Presentation Ready utility 117 Installing the HP Universal Printer driver 117 Installing the USB Wake utility 118...Problems 125 Hard Disk Drive Problems 126 Heat Problems ...127 Infrared Problems 127 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 128 LAN Problems ...129 Memory Problems 130 Modem Problems 131 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 133 Performance Problems 134 Port Replicator Problems 135 Power and...
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...mute button, audio mute light, and volume control. 11. One-Touch buttons. 3. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, battery, hard disk activity. 7. Keyboard status lights. 4. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone. 12. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 15 Computer open/close latch. 2. Wireless on-off... computer on and off button. 6. CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive. 13. Universal serial bus port (USB). Battery. 10. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1.
...mute button, audio mute light, and volume control. 11. One-Touch buttons. 3. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, battery, hard disk activity. 7. Keyboard status lights. 4. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone. 12. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 15 Computer open/close latch. 2. Wireless on-off... computer on and off button. 6. CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive. 13. Universal serial bus port (USB). Battery. 10. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 14. Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 19. IEEE 1394 port (on certain models). 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 18. PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons. 25. Two USB ports. 16. AC adapter jack. 15. LAN port. 17. S-video port. 21. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 22. External monitor port. 20. Modem port. 23. Floppy disk drive (on certain models). 24. Parallel port (LPT1).
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 14. Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 19. IEEE 1394 port (on certain models). 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 18. PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons. 25. Two USB ports. 16. AC adapter jack. 15. LAN port. 17. S-video port. 21. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 22. External monitor port. 20. Modem port. 23. Floppy disk drive (on certain models). 24. Parallel port (LPT1).
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... in Standby mode. • Off: the computer is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. Battery status. • Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. ...• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of the computer. 1. Hard disk drive activity. • On: computer is charging...
... in Standby mode. • Off: the computer is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. Battery status. • Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. ...• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of the computer. 1. Hard disk drive activity. • On: computer is charging...
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the keyboard locks. 1. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 19 Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active (Fn+F8). The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the Computer • Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or ...has a fault. • Off: the AC adapter is active (as marked on an external keyboard). Num Lock. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active. 2. Num Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Num Lock...
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the keyboard locks. 1. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 19 Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active (Fn+F8). The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the Computer • Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or ...has a fault. • Off: the AC adapter is active (as marked on an external keyboard). Num Lock. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active. 2. Num Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Num Lock...
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...in Comfort with a Notebook PC" on the computer, and run the Windows setup program. If the battery has been removed, you should use of the battery into the battery compartment and slide it in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. Turn the... using it for the first time, you should install it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of ergonomic injury. Your computer is shipped with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort in until it latches. 20 Corporate Evaluator's Guide ...
...in Comfort with a Notebook PC" on the computer, and run the Windows setup program. If the battery has been removed, you should use of the battery into the battery compartment and slide it in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. Turn the... using it for the first time, you should install it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of ergonomic injury. Your computer is shipped with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort in until it latches. 20 Corporate Evaluator's Guide ...
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Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the power button above the left side of power. Plug in for at least an hour-or 3-4 hours to charge the battery fully. 24 Corporate Evaluator's Guide The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 4: Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of the keyboard.
Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the power button above the left side of power. Plug in for at least an hour-or 3-4 hours to charge the battery fully. 24 Corporate Evaluator's Guide The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 4: Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of the keyboard.
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otherwise, cursor control is on, then the numeric functions are active; Toggles Scroll Lock on an external keyboard). Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute setting. Decreases the audio volume. Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To use a hot key, press and hold ... the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key-a shortcut key sequence-for various system controls. Mutes the audio output. Does not affect an external keyboard.
otherwise, cursor control is on, then the numeric functions are active; Toggles Scroll Lock on an external keyboard). Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute setting. Decreases the audio volume. Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To use a hot key, press and hold ... the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key-a shortcut key sequence-for various system controls. Mutes the audio output. Does not affect an external keyboard.
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... keys in this keypad are marked using light blue characters. • Press Fn+F8 to turn on an external keyboard. When the embedded keypad is a shift key that provides access to certain special keyboard characters. • For a character in the lower-right corner of the spacebar. Shifted. 2. To use the ... Lock to change how the keypad functions: • Num Lock on: the keys enter the numbers and arithmetic operators printed in light gold on the keyboard. • Num Lock off: the keys act as cursor control keys, as marked on the embedded keypad. • Hold Fn while typing a key ...
... keys in this keypad are marked using light blue characters. • Press Fn+F8 to turn on an external keyboard. When the embedded keypad is a shift key that provides access to certain special keyboard characters. • For a character in the lower-right corner of the spacebar. Shifted. 2. To use the ... Lock to change how the keypad functions: • Num Lock on: the keys enter the numbers and arithmetic operators printed in light gold on the keyboard. • Num Lock off: the keys act as cursor control keys, as marked on the embedded keypad. • Hold Fn while typing a key ...
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... around a secure object, such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many computer stores). 1. You can lock the computer these ways: • Press the HP Quick Lock button-the five One-Touch buttons are located above the keyboard. -or- • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Lock Computer.
... around a secure object, such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many computer stores). 1. You can lock the computer these ways: • Press the HP Quick Lock button-the five One-Touch buttons are located above the keyboard. -or- • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Lock Computer.
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...neutral position. Basic Operation Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING Note Improper use of either your work more information about reducing your risk, visit our ergonomics Web site at your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. More information on how to... Position your feet. • Adjust the height of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 45 You also should be relaxed and loose, elbows at www.hp.com/ergo-or see Working in Comfort in Comfort, ...
...neutral position. Basic Operation Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING Note Improper use of either your work more information about reducing your risk, visit our ergonomics Web site at your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. More information on how to... Position your feet. • Adjust the height of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 45 You also should be relaxed and loose, elbows at www.hp.com/ergo-or see Working in Comfort in Comfort, ...
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...notebook keyboard requires little force to activate. • Take frequent, short rest breaks-this is especially important in a mobile computing environment. • Portable computers weigh between your left and right hands and shoulders. 46 Corporate Evaluator's Guide When traveling, be as straight as possible. Shift the bag containing your notebook... and should not have to minimize strain on your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. If your notebook equipment frequently between approximately 1.4 and 3.7 kilos (3 and 8 pounds). Your wrists should be sure to carry your...
...notebook keyboard requires little force to activate. • Take frequent, short rest breaks-this is especially important in a mobile computing environment. • Portable computers weigh between your left and right hands and shoulders. 46 Corporate Evaluator's Guide When traveling, be as straight as possible. Shift the bag containing your notebook... and should not have to minimize strain on your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. If your notebook equipment frequently between approximately 1.4 and 3.7 kilos (3 and 8 pounds). Your wrists should be sure to carry your...
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Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. • You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with a vacuum cleaner to the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to remove accumulated dust. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 49 Basic Operation Taking Care of the case. • Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of Your Computer To clean your computer • You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display.
Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. • You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with a vacuum cleaner to the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to remove accumulated dust. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 49 Basic Operation Taking Care of the case. • Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of Your Computer To clean your computer • You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display.
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... enters Hibernate mode and Standby mode, and turns off hard disk. Automatic action Occurs after specified timeout periods. The hard disk is turned off. No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to occur shortly after the display is not accessed for the specified interval. Press any time by pressing the appropriate...
... enters Hibernate mode and Standby mode, and turns off hard disk. Automatic action Occurs after specified timeout periods. The hard disk is turned off. No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to occur shortly after the display is not accessed for the specified interval. Press any time by pressing the appropriate...
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Universal serial bus (USB) port. 2. Parallel port (LPT1). S-video port. 78 Corporate Evaluator's Guide External monitor port. 8. Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devices The diagrams below show your computer's connectors for external devices and for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 7. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port. 6. Two USB ports. 4. Locating connectors on the computer 1. AC adapter jack. 3. Use this port for the port replicator. LAN port. 5.
Universal serial bus (USB) port. 2. Parallel port (LPT1). S-video port. 78 Corporate Evaluator's Guide External monitor port. 8. Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devices The diagrams below show your computer's connectors for external devices and for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 7. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port. 6. Two USB ports. 4. Locating connectors on the computer 1. AC adapter jack. 3. Use this port for the port replicator. LAN port. 5.
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AC adapter jack. 2. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. 3. Modem port. 11. IEEE 1394 port (on the port replicator 1. Parallel port. 6. Serial port. 7. Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 9. Locating connectors on certain models). 12. S-video port. 10. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone. 10. External monitor port. 5. USB ports. 4. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 79 Infrared port. LAN port. 8. Digital audio port (SPDIF). 9. USB port. Audio ports (microphone, headphone, line-in). 11.
AC adapter jack. 2. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. 3. Modem port. 11. IEEE 1394 port (on the port replicator 1. Parallel port. 6. Serial port. 7. Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 9. Locating connectors on certain models). 12. S-video port. 10. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone. 10. External monitor port. 5. USB ports. 4. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 79 Infrared port. LAN port. 8. Digital audio port (SPDIF). 9. USB port. Audio ports (microphone, headphone, line-in). 11.
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... a USB port. -or- • Plug a PS/2 mouse or keyboard into a PS/2 port. The pointing stick and touch pad are normally disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is called a daisy-chain connection. 80 Corporate Evaluator's ..., and scanners on a single bus. • Attach the device's USB cable to one of the USB ports. To connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the HP F1469A Y adapter. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your computer and the...
... a USB port. -or- • Plug a PS/2 mouse or keyboard into a PS/2 port. The pointing stick and touch pad are normally disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is called a daisy-chain connection. 80 Corporate Evaluator's ..., and scanners on a single bus. • Attach the device's USB cable to one of the USB ports. To connect a PS/2 mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the HP F1469A Y adapter. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your computer and the...
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..., click the Settings tab, then click Advanced and make the TV a "primary" display. To adjust the HP TV Now options, click Start, All Programs (or Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP TV Now Options. If the movie doesn't appear on the TV, open Control Panel Display, on the Settings...computer suspends or turns off , and the resolution is disabled to HP TV Now, press that button. (The five One- Normal display settings are located above the keyboard.) -or- • Click Start, All Programs (or Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP TV Now. In Europe, Asia, and Africa, the normal ...
..., click the Settings tab, then click Advanced and make the TV a "primary" display. To adjust the HP TV Now options, click Start, All Programs (or Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP TV Now Options. If the movie doesn't appear on the TV, open Control Panel Display, on the Settings...computer suspends or turns off , and the resolution is disabled to HP TV Now, press that button. (The five One- Normal display settings are located above the keyboard.) -or- • Click Start, All Programs (or Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP TV Now. In Europe, Asia, and Africa, the normal ...
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...settings of your video and power settings for the OneTouch buttons above the keyboard. To install this utility: 1. Click Next to read. To install this utility: 1. Installing the HP Presentation Ready utility Presentation Ready can also be used to open a presentation...Retail Windows 2000 (Omnibook XE4400) Installing the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for optimum viewing of a presentation. Click Yes to confirm installation destination. Double-click \hp\programs\deskzoom\setup.exe from the Recovery CD-ROM. 2. Click Next to reboot the notebook at the "...
...settings of your video and power settings for the OneTouch buttons above the keyboard. To install this utility: 1. Click Next to read. To install this utility: 1. Installing the HP Presentation Ready utility Presentation Ready can also be used to open a presentation...Retail Windows 2000 (Omnibook XE4400) Installing the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for optimum viewing of a presentation. Click Yes to confirm installation destination. Double-click \hp\programs\deskzoom\setup.exe from the Recovery CD-ROM. 2. Click Next to reboot the notebook at the "...