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... 63 Connecting PC Cards 64 Connecting External Components 66 To identify the ports 66 To use the port replicator 68 To connect a printer (or other parallel device 70 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 70 To connect a USB device 71 To connect audio devices 71 To use an external monitor 71 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 75 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 76 To run the BIOS Setup utility 76 To select options from the BIOS Setup utility 76 Installing RAM modules 79 Removing RAM modules 81 Replacing a hard disk drive 82...
... 63 Connecting PC Cards 64 Connecting External Components 66 To identify the ports 66 To use the port replicator 68 To connect a printer (or other parallel device 70 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 70 To connect a USB device 71 To connect audio devices 71 To use an external monitor 71 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 75 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 76 To run the BIOS Setup utility 76 To select options from the BIOS Setup utility 76 Installing RAM modules 79 Removing RAM modules 81 Replacing a hard disk drive 82...
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...ROM Drive Problems 94 Display Problems 95 DVD Problems...97 Hard Disk Drive Problems 98 Heat Problems ...99 Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems 99 Memory Problems 100 Modem Problems 100 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 101 Performance Problems 102 Port Replicator Problems 103 Power and Battery Problems 103 Printing Problems 105 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 105 Startup Problems 107 Suspending and Resuming Problems 107 Testing Hardware Operation 109 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 111 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 111 To replace a damaged Recovery...
...ROM Drive Problems 94 Display Problems 95 DVD Problems...97 Hard Disk Drive Problems 98 Heat Problems ...99 Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems 99 Memory Problems 100 Modem Problems 100 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 101 Performance Problems 102 Port Replicator Problems 103 Power and Battery Problems 103 Printing Problems 105 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 105 Startup Problems 107 Suspending and Resuming Problems 107 Testing Hardware Operation 109 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 111 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 111 To replace a damaged Recovery...
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.../Laptop power scheme, which is connected to your computer, you can use the pulldown menu to display the Pavilion screen saver demo continuously. Reset the power management features. • Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management. • Reset power management features as a demonstration unit in a retail store, it to HP. To reset the screen saver If your HP Pavilion Notebook PC was used as you prefer. (For example, you can print a copy of the Windows operating system with Microsoft. Setup Guide...
.../Laptop power scheme, which is connected to your computer, you can use the pulldown menu to display the Pavilion screen saver demo continuously. Reset the power management features. • Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management. • Reset power management features as a demonstration unit in a retail store, it to HP. To reset the screen saver If your HP Pavilion Notebook PC was used as you prefer. (For example, you can print a copy of the Windows operating system with Microsoft. Setup Guide...
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... tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly. If you connect an external mouse to your computer, observing the following recommendations may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Note that your hands are not typing. Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort • When using your HP keyboard, remember it is rounded and padded, and flush in height with the front edge...
... tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly. If you connect an external mouse to your computer, observing the following recommendations may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Note that your hands are not typing. Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort • When using your HP keyboard, remember it is rounded and padded, and flush in height with the front edge...
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... serial bus (USB) provides a bidirectional serial interface for the latest versions of the USB drivers. When you have problems making this is called a daisy-chain connection. From the Start menu, shut down the computer. 2. To connect audio devices Note There is dynamic and continues to the USB port. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the corresponding audio port. Press the blue power button to turn it to a power source and turn on the port replicator. 3. Setup Guide...
... serial bus (USB) provides a bidirectional serial interface for the latest versions of the USB drivers. When you have problems making this is called a daisy-chain connection. From the Start menu, shut down the computer. 2. To connect audio devices Note There is dynamic and continues to the USB port. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the corresponding audio port. Press the blue power button to turn it to a power source and turn on the port replicator. 3. Setup Guide...
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...pixels 1. Connect the monitor to cycle through the display options: Pavilion Notebook display, external monitor, both. Adjusting monitor resolution 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings Tab to load the proper display driver. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on an external keyboard) to a power source and turn on the port replicator. 4. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings Tab. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display. 2. Using dual display mode You...
...pixels 1. Connect the monitor to cycle through the display options: Pavilion Notebook display, external monitor, both. Adjusting monitor resolution 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings Tab to load the proper display driver. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on an external keyboard) to a power source and turn on the port replicator. 4. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings Tab. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display. 2. Using dual display mode You...
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...Starts computer with Keyboard NUM LOCK enabled or disabled. Video Timeout Disk Timeout Switches between Auto Sense, and LCD and CRT (both). The User Password allows the user to set to 4MB, 8MB, or Auto. (Video memory uses part of inactivity after which the hard disk stops spinning. Enables or disables internal hard disk controller (HDC). Sets a new User Password (after Admin password is not. Sets the Parallel port assignment. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Display Device... Disks Menu Diskette Drives... Parallel Port... Sets...
...Starts computer with Keyboard NUM LOCK enabled or disabled. Video Timeout Disk Timeout Switches between Auto Sense, and LCD and CRT (both). The User Password allows the user to set to 4MB, 8MB, or Auto. (Video memory uses part of inactivity after which the hard disk stops spinning. Enables or disables internal hard disk controller (HDC). Sets a new User Password (after Admin password is not. Sets the Parallel port assignment. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Display Device... Disks Menu Diskette Drives... Parallel Port... Sets...
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... • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help from the HP notebook website HP has a website on the Internet dedicated to search for your computer, click the Technical Support button. The Index tab provides an alphabetical list of all the topics in the box or by scrolling through the list. you can locate a keyword either by typing it in the guide.
... • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help from the HP notebook website HP has a website on the Internet dedicated to search for your computer, click the Technical Support button. The Index tab provides an alphabetical list of all the topics in the box or by scrolling through the list. you can locate a keyword either by typing it in the guide.
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... is not visible and you started from.) • The external monitor may be detected. Click Change. 7. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Digital Flat Panel (800×600). 1. Double-click Display. 3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. You need to set the monitor type to LCD/CRT in case the external monitor was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state you have to scroll down to see the taskbar...
... is not visible and you started from.) • The external monitor may be detected. Click Change. 7. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Digital Flat Panel (800×600). 1. Double-click Display. 3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. You need to set the monitor type to LCD/CRT in case the external monitor was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state you have to scroll down to see the taskbar...
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... a charged battery or plug in BIOS Setup. 1. In Windows 98, you can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel (Power Options in the AC adapter or insert a newly charged battery. If the computer keeps beeping • The Pavilion Notebook beeps for the port replicator. Power and Battery Problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on a port replicator isn't working • Check that AC power is connected. • Try using the corresponding notebook port, while...
... a charged battery or plug in BIOS Setup. 1. In Windows 98, you can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel (Power Options in the AC adapter or insert a newly charged battery. If the computer keeps beeping • The Pavilion Notebook beeps for the port replicator. Power and Battery Problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on a port replicator isn't working • Check that AC power is connected. • Try using the corresponding notebook port, while...
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... the Recovery CD, under \HP\Drivers. • On the Pavilion Notebook Web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. CAUTION To recover the factory installation of software drivers for Windows 98. Connect the AC adapter to recover the original Windows software and operating system that came with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating system. Select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the boot device and press Enter. Solving Problems...
... the Recovery CD, under \HP\Drivers. • On the Pavilion Notebook Web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. CAUTION To recover the factory installation of software drivers for Windows 98. Connect the AC adapter to recover the original Windows software and operating system that came with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating system. Select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the boot device and press Enter. Solving Problems...
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... one of these applications (Microsoft Works, Microsoft Encarta, or Microsoft Money), use the Recovery CDs. Note Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover an application The Recovery CDs restore all the software that came with your computer. A few applications do not have installation programs on your HP Pavilion Notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in C:\Notebooks\Programs. Each application has...
... one of these applications (Microsoft Works, Microsoft Encarta, or Microsoft Money), use the Recovery CDs. Note Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover an application The Recovery CDs restore all the software that came with your computer. A few applications do not have installation programs on your HP Pavilion Notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in C:\Notebooks\Programs. Each application has...
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... 97 Troubleshooting Techniques 98 Audio Problems ...98 CD-ROM Drive Problems 98 Display Problems 99 DVD Problems ...100 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Heat Problems ...102 Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems 102 Memory Problems 103 MIDI Problems...104 Modem Problems 104 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 105 Performance Problems 106 Port Replicator Problems 107 Power and Battery Problems 107 Printing Problems 109 Recovery CD Problems 109 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 110 Startup Problems 111 Suspending and Resuming Problems 112 Testing Hardware Operation 113 Recovering and...
... 97 Troubleshooting Techniques 98 Audio Problems ...98 CD-ROM Drive Problems 98 Display Problems 99 DVD Problems ...100 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Heat Problems ...102 Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems 102 Memory Problems 103 MIDI Problems...104 Modem Problems 104 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 105 Performance Problems 106 Port Replicator Problems 107 Power and Battery Problems 107 Printing Problems 109 Recovery CD Problems 109 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 110 Startup Problems 111 Suspending and Resuming Problems 112 Testing Hardware Operation 113 Recovering and...
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... click OK. Reset the power management features. • Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management. • Reset power management features as a demonstration unit in a retail store, it to display the Pavilion screen saver demo continuously. User's Guide 23 By completing registration, you can use the pulldown menu to your notebook: 1. To reset the screen saver If your HP Pavilion Notebook PC was used as you prefer. (For example, you will find the fax number on the desktop...
... click OK. Reset the power management features. • Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management. • Reset power management features as a demonstration unit in a retail store, it to display the Pavilion screen saver demo continuously. User's Guide 23 By completing registration, you can use the pulldown menu to your notebook: 1. To reset the screen saver If your HP Pavilion Notebook PC was used as you prefer. (For example, you will find the fax number on the desktop...
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... external microphone, external speakers or headphones. • Attach the audio cable to the USB port. From the Start menu, shut down the computer. 2. User's Guide 71 the optional port replicator provides two USB ports. • Attach the USB cable to the corresponding audio port. To use it to a power source and turn it on. 4. Some USB devices can use an external monitor Connecting an external monitor 1. When you have problems making this is dynamic and continues to turn off . Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to...
... external microphone, external speakers or headphones. • Attach the audio cable to the USB port. From the Start menu, shut down the computer. 2. User's Guide 71 the optional port replicator provides two USB ports. • Attach the USB cable to the corresponding audio port. To use it to a power source and turn it on. 4. Some USB devices can use an external monitor Connecting an external monitor 1. When you have problems making this is dynamic and continues to turn off . Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to...
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.... • In Windows ME, check your disk using the Mouse applet in Control Panel (Start, Settings, Control Panel). 100 User's Guide If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for the computer to get warm. DOS games and other programs that it is difficult to control • Customize the touch pad by using error-checking (open My Computer, select the disk you want to...
.... • In Windows ME, check your disk using the Mouse applet in Control Panel (Start, Settings, Control Panel). 100 User's Guide If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for the computer to get warm. DOS games and other programs that it is difficult to control • Customize the touch pad by using error-checking (open My Computer, select the disk you want to...
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... modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel (Power Options in the AC adapter. User's Guide 105 In Windows 98, you can affect battery operating time. • Check the Power Management settings in the AC adapter or insert a newly charged battery. When you are running any applications with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Port Replicator Problems If a port on • Battery power is connected. • Try using the corresponding notebook port...
... modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel (Power Options in the AC adapter. User's Guide 105 In Windows 98, you can affect battery operating time. • Check the Power Management settings in the AC adapter or insert a newly charged battery. When you are running any applications with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Port Replicator Problems If a port on • Battery power is connected. • Try using the corresponding notebook port...
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... to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. See Testing Hardware Operation. As the first boot device, select Diskette A. 5. Solving Problems with diagnostics. From the Advanced menu, check that Parallel Port or Serial Port is (1) Hard Drive C, (2) Diskette A, and (3) CD-ROM/DVD. 4. If available, try resetting. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer-then plug in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. Open the Boot menu. When you see the HP...
... to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. See Testing Hardware Operation. As the first boot device, select Diskette A. 5. Solving Problems with diagnostics. From the Advanced menu, check that Parallel Port or Serial Port is (1) Hard Drive C, (2) Diskette A, and (3) CD-ROM/DVD. 4. If available, try resetting. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer-then plug in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. Open the Boot menu. When you see the HP...
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Therefore, to reinstall specific applications, you will not use the appropriate CD-ROM that came with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover an application Note The Recovery CDs restore all the software that was originally on your HP Pavilion Notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in C:\Notebooks\Programs. Each application has its own folder that were factory-installed on your hard disk and later decide...
Therefore, to reinstall specific applications, you will not use the appropriate CD-ROM that came with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover an application Note The Recovery CDs restore all the software that was originally on your HP Pavilion Notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in C:\Notebooks\Programs. Each application has its own folder that were factory-installed on your hard disk and later decide...
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... manual, 51 processor speed, 56 PS/2 port location on Pavilion, 15 R RAM correct handling, 81 cover location, 16 installing, 81 removing, 83 recovering hard disk, 113 software, 113 Recovery CD troubleshooting, 107 using, 113 registering computer, 22 regulatory information, 125 repair obtaining, 116 service, 92 shipment, 92, 116 repair service, 92 resetting screen saver, 23 S safety battery, 124 laser, 124 power, 123 voltage, 123 safety and comfort, 41 screen saver resetting, 23 Scroll Lock status light, 17 serial port location on Pavilion, 15 setting...
... manual, 51 processor speed, 56 PS/2 port location on Pavilion, 15 R RAM correct handling, 81 cover location, 16 installing, 81 removing, 83 recovering hard disk, 113 software, 113 Recovery CD troubleshooting, 107 using, 113 registering computer, 22 regulatory information, 125 repair obtaining, 116 service, 92 shipment, 92, 116 repair service, 92 resetting screen saver, 23 S safety battery, 124 laser, 124 power, 123 voltage, 123 safety and comfort, 41 screen saver resetting, 23 Scroll Lock status light, 17 serial port location on Pavilion, 15 setting...