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...DRIVE AND DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES, OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Do not dispose of batteries in this product with local codes for example, near a... TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. Operating system and software applications by Microsoft are licensed to the telephone wall jack. For a PC supplied with a Microsoft operating system: When you under the Microsoft License Agreement contained in a wet basement). • Avoid using a telephone...
...DRIVE AND DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES, OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Do not dispose of batteries in this product with local codes for example, near a... TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. Operating system and software applications by Microsoft are licensed to the telephone wall jack. For a PC supplied with a Microsoft operating system: When you under the Microsoft License Agreement contained in a wet basement). • Avoid using a telephone...
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... Started with Your HP Notebook 12 Taking Inventory...13 What's in the box 13 To buy accessories 14 To find more information 15 Identifying Parts of the Computer 16 Front View ...16 Back View...17 Bottom View ...18 Status Lights...19 Setting Up Your Computer 21 Step 1: Install the battery 21 Step 2: Connect... and DVDs 41 Securing Your Computer 42 To set up password protection 42 To attach a security cable 43 To protect against viruses 44 To set PC identification 44 To lock the hard disk drive 45 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 46 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 7
... Started with Your HP Notebook 12 Taking Inventory...13 What's in the box 13 To buy accessories 14 To find more information 15 Identifying Parts of the Computer 16 Front View ...16 Back View...17 Bottom View ...18 Status Lights...19 Setting Up Your Computer 21 Step 1: Install the battery 21 Step 2: Connect... and DVDs 41 Securing Your Computer 42 To set up password protection 42 To attach a security cable 43 To protect against viruses 44 To set PC identification 44 To lock the hard disk drive 45 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 46 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 7
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... To maintain your computer 48 To safeguard your data 49 To extend the life of the display 49 To clean your computer 50 Batteries and Power Management 51 Managing Power Consumption 52 How the computer manages power automatically 52 To manage power manually 54 Using... Battery Power 55 To check battery status 55 To respond to a low-battery warning 56 To recharge the battery 56 To use additional batteries 57 To get the most from your batteries 57 To maximize processor speed 58 Modem and Network Connections 59...
... To maintain your computer 48 To safeguard your data 49 To extend the life of the display 49 To clean your computer 50 Batteries and Power Management 51 Managing Power Consumption 52 How the computer manages power automatically 52 To manage power manually 54 Using... Battery Power 55 To check battery status 55 To respond to a low-battery warning 56 To recharge the battery 56 To use additional batteries 57 To get the most from your batteries 57 To maximize processor speed 58 Modem and Network Connections 59...
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...Problems ...130 Infrared Problems 131 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 131 LAN problems...133 Memory Problems 134 Modem Problems 135 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 137 Performance Problems 139 Power and Battery Problems 140 Printing Problems 142 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 143 Startup Problems 145 Wireless Problems 146 Testing the Hardware... a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000 157 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 157 To update the BIOS 158 To update Windows drivers 158 HP Support and Service 159 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 160 To get help from the web 160 To contact...
...Problems ...130 Infrared Problems 131 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 131 LAN problems...133 Memory Problems 134 Modem Problems 135 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 137 Performance Problems 139 Power and Battery Problems 140 Printing Problems 142 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 143 Startup Problems 145 Wireless Problems 146 Testing the Hardware... a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000 157 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 157 To update the BIOS 158 To update Windows drivers 158 HP Support and Service 159 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 160 To get help from the web 160 To contact...
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...computer. • Microsoft Windows manual. • CD with special software (for models with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the box? • HP notebook PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive module (installed). • Floppy...within easy reach on your computer, as well as what to do if you cut off all software included with your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on the computer's right side, and the audio-off button and...
...computer. • Microsoft Windows manual. • CD with special software (for models with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the box? • HP notebook PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive module (installed). • Floppy...within easy reach on your computer, as well as what to do if you cut off all software included with your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on the computer's right side, and the audio-off button and...
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For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP currently offers docking solutions, plug-in modules, cables, and other accessories, such as the following: • AC adapter. • Floppy...hard disk drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery (not supported on certain models). • External battery charger. • Docking products. 14 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory To buy accessories You can buy accessories for your computer online....
For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP currently offers docking solutions, plug-in modules, cables, and other accessories, such as the following: • AC adapter. • Floppy...hard disk drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery (not supported on certain models). • External battery charger. • Docking products. 14 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory To buy accessories You can buy accessories for your computer online....
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Keyboard status lights. 4. Audio-off button and audio-off switch. 16. One-Touch ... certain models). 13. Touch pad, click and scroll buttons, plus on-off . 5. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, main battery, and secondary battery (if supported). 9. Volume control. 11. System-off light. 12. Computer open/close latch. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Pointing stick (on certain models). 8. S-video port...
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Keyboard status lights. 4. Audio-off button and audio-off switch. 16. One-Touch ... certain models). 13. Touch pad, click and scroll buttons, plus on-off . 5. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, main battery, and secondary battery (if supported). 9. Volume control. 11. System-off light. 12. Computer open/close latch. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Pointing stick (on certain models). 8. S-video port...
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Main battery. 31. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Hard disk drive. 33. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 29. RAM cover. 34. Main battery latch. 32. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery (certain models), or other plug-in module bay. Plug-in module. 30.
Main battery. 31. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Hard disk drive. 33. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 29. RAM cover. 34. Main battery latch. 32. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery (certain models), or other plug-in module bay. Plug-in module. 30.
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...AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. • Off: the AC adapter 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. Secondary battery status. The following diagram shows the status lights on models that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions...
...AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. • Off: the AC adapter 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. Secondary battery status. The following diagram shows the status lights on models that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions...
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...Your computer is shipped with a Notebook PC" on the computer, and run the Windows setup program. This can reduce the risk of batteries in Comfort with the battery installed. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary ...about reducing your primary computer, or using your notebook computer as your risk, see "Working...
...Your computer is shipped with a Notebook PC" on the computer, and run the Windows setup program. This can reduce the risk of batteries in Comfort with the battery installed. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary ...about reducing your primary computer, or using your notebook computer as your risk, see "Working...
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To remove the battery 1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following: • Shut down the computer or put it clicks into Hibernate mode. • Plug in until it into place. Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of the computer, and lower the back end in the AC adapter. 2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of its compartment. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer 2.
To remove the battery 1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following: • Shut down the computer or put it clicks into Hibernate mode. • Plug in until it into place. Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of the computer, and lower the back end in the AC adapter. 2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of its compartment. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer 2.
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Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 While the battery is charging, you can continue with your computer (or other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 165). • Plug in the AC adapter, and connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the computer. The computer's battery then starts charging. CAUTION Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 2: Connect AC power Use only the HP AC adapter included with step 3. Using any other approved adapter).
Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 While the battery is charging, you can continue with your computer (or other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 165). • Plug in the AC adapter, and connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the computer. The computer's battery then starts charging. CAUTION Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 2: Connect AC power Use only the HP AC adapter included with step 3. Using any other approved adapter).
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...Product ID code, you turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of the computer. 2. The first time you will find this code on its hard disk drive. The computer then boots up Windows Your notebook computer has Microsoft Windows preinstalled on the bottom of ... instructions as they appear on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 25 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 4: Turn on the screen. If the program prompts you can customize your computer has a modem, check the modem...
...Product ID code, you turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of the computer. 2. The first time you will find this code on its hard disk drive. The computer then boots up Windows Your notebook computer has Microsoft Windows preinstalled on the bottom of ... instructions as they appear on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 25 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 4: Turn on the screen. If the program prompts you can customize your computer has a modem, check the modem...
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... decrease or increase (respectively) the display's brightness. -or- • Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings, or click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings, depending on your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you want. 38 Corporate Evaluator's Guide You have an...
... decrease or increase (respectively) the display's brightness. -or- • Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings, or click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings, depending on your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you want. 38 Corporate Evaluator's Guide You have an...
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...How the computer manages power automatically" on page 81. Most DVD drives let you change to play a DVD intended for a different region. Your HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this limit, your DVD player software for your last change the region code only a limited number of ...the world in the disc data. For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the SpeedStep setting to Max Performance (Windows 98 or 2000), or set the Control Panel power scheme to the help for details ...
...How the computer manages power automatically" on page 81. Most DVD drives let you change to play a DVD intended for a different region. Your HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this limit, your DVD player software for your last change the region code only a limited number of ...the world in the disc data. For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the SpeedStep setting to Max Performance (Windows 98 or 2000), or set the Control Panel power scheme to the help for details ...
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... a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation. • Maintain your battery for best performance-see "To get the most from your batteries" on page 57. 48 Corporate Evaluator's Guide A drop of Your Computer Use the following recommendations to maintain your computer during...
... a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation. • Maintain your battery for best performance-see "To get the most from your batteries" on page 57. 48 Corporate Evaluator's Guide A drop of Your Computer Use the following recommendations to maintain your computer during...
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... internal display (Fn+F5). • If you are on the Web at www.networkassociates.com for VirusScan, or www.symantec.com for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using an external monitor, set the Turn off or Standby mode after a timeout period. To extend the...
... internal display (Fn+F5). • If you are on the Web at www.networkassociates.com for VirusScan, or www.symantec.com for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using an external monitor, set the Turn off or Standby mode after a timeout period. To extend the...
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... the computer is not accessed for the specified interval. Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you're running your computer on battery power, you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without compromising performance. Turns off the hard disk... No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to enter Standby mode. Turns off hard disk. Maintains your computer to conserve battery power. You can manually send the computer into a power-saving mode at any information that was not saved will want to ...
... the computer is not accessed for the specified interval. Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you're running your computer on battery power, you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without compromising performance. Turns off the hard disk... No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to enter Standby mode. Turns off hard disk. Maintains your computer to conserve battery power. You can manually send the computer into a power-saving mode at any information that was not saved will want to ...
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... tab, and enter the settings you don't want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to Never. See Windows Help for maximum battery time. Managing CPU power If your working environment. • Windows 98 or 2000: Double-click the Intel SpeedStep Technology icon in Control Panel...) or Power Management (Windows 98). • Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. 2. The Max Battery option uses the lowest processor speeds for details. For Windows 2000 or XP, do not disable Hibernate support in Windows 98 or 2000 contains an...
... tab, and enter the settings you don't want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to Never. See Windows Help for maximum battery time. Managing CPU power If your working environment. • Windows 98 or 2000: Double-click the Intel SpeedStep Technology icon in Control Panel...) or Power Management (Windows 98). • Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. 2. The Max Battery option uses the lowest processor speeds for details. For Windows 2000 or XP, do not disable Hibernate support in Windows 98 or 2000 contains an...