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... the internal LCD and an external display connected to the TV output port. It does not switch to a TV display connected to the VGA port only. To do it before starting the DVD player. > Dragging the DVD/AVI playback window to the secondary display when using dual monitors in the system tray (to the TV output port, use the Ctrl and Alt keys on the HP notebook keyboard-use the TV icon in Windows 98. Pad Lock button...
... the internal LCD and an external display connected to the TV output port. It does not switch to a TV display connected to the VGA port only. To do it before starting the DVD player. > Dragging the DVD/AVI playback window to the secondary display when using dual monitors in the system tray (to the TV output port, use the Ctrl and Alt keys on the HP notebook keyboard-use the TV icon in Windows 98. Pad Lock button...
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... Menu, select Video Display Device and set as the monitor for a location, type c:\tour to start the tour. After you 're prompted for your computer and it to Auto. 4. Use the Mouse to 100%. 2. close all applications before going into the hibernate mode (suspends to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. uninstall applications you installed before having the problems 3. Charge the battery to navigate. Discharge the battery fully: use the computer without ac power...
... Menu, select Video Display Device and set as the monitor for a location, type c:\tour to start the tour. After you 're prompted for your computer and it to Auto. 4. Use the Mouse to 100%. 2. close all applications before going into the hibernate mode (suspends to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. uninstall applications you installed before having the problems 3. Charge the battery to navigate. Discharge the battery fully: use the computer without ac power...
HP Pavilion Notebook N5400 and XH500 Series PC's - Reference Guide
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... receive faxes 64 Connecting to a LAN 65 Connecting PC Cards 66 Connecting External Components 67 To identify the ports 67 To connect a printer or another parallel device 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 68 To connect a USB device 68 To connect audio devices 69 To use an external monitor 69 To use a TV set as monitor 71 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 73 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 74 Installing RAM Modules 75 Removing RAM Modules 76 Updating Windows Drivers 77 To download the latest Windows drivers 77 8 Reference Guide
... receive faxes 64 Connecting to a LAN 65 Connecting PC Cards 66 Connecting External Components 67 To identify the ports 67 To connect a printer or another parallel device 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 68 To connect a USB device 68 To connect audio devices 69 To use an external monitor 69 To use a TV set as monitor 71 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 73 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 74 Installing RAM Modules 75 Removing RAM Modules 76 Updating Windows Drivers 77 To download the latest Windows drivers 77 8 Reference Guide
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The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3. To connect to the network. Windows automatically detects and sets up and using LAN connections-click Start, Help and Support. To edit the settings, open Network Connections or Network and Dial-Up Connections in LAN port. See Windows Help or your network administrator or ISP provider for information about setting up a LAN connection. The green light indicates that a link is established to a LAN 1. The yellow light indicates network activity. 2. Make sure the existing LAN supports Ethernet...
The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3. To connect to the network. Windows automatically detects and sets up and using LAN connections-click Start, Help and Support. To edit the settings, open Network Connections or Network and Dial-Up Connections in LAN port. See Windows Help or your network administrator or ISP provider for information about setting up a LAN connection. The green light indicates that a link is established to a LAN 1. The yellow light indicates network activity. 2. Make sure the existing LAN supports Ethernet...
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... adapter cable with your Zip drive. Making Connections Connecting External Components To connect a printer or another parallel device Note The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for the latest versions of the computer. To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you have problems making this is normally disabled. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device. The computer provides two USB ports. • Attach the USB cable to the USB port...
... adapter cable with your Zip drive. Making Connections Connecting External Components To connect a printer or another parallel device Note The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for the latest versions of the computer. To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you have problems making this is normally disabled. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device. The computer provides two USB ports. • Attach the USB cable to the USB port...
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... monitor by selecting Display #2. Press the blue standby button to match your monitor location. 7. Making Connections Connecting External Components To adjust monitor resolution 1. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, and use dual display mode You can extend the desktop by model.) 2. Windows will detect the second monitor and attempt to your notebook display to turn...
... monitor by selecting Display #2. Press the blue standby button to match your monitor location. 7. Making Connections Connecting External Components To adjust monitor resolution 1. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, and use dual display mode You can extend the desktop by model.) 2. Windows will detect the second monitor and attempt to your notebook display to turn...
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Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your notebook. • Call HP support. • Look up information in this web site, click on the Internet dedicated to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions 82 Reference Guide If you can locate a keyword either by scrolling through the list. • The Search tab allows you to you will...
Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your notebook. • Call HP support. • Look up information in this web site, click on the Internet dedicated to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions 82 Reference Guide If you can locate a keyword either by scrolling through the list. • The Search tab allows you to you will...
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... symbol is disabled, try disabling another device. • If available, run the LAN diagnostic software-run C:\hp\Drivers\Lan\Windiag\Setup.exe to enable it has a conflict, try to install the software. Make sure the embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is 100 meters (330 feet). • Click Start, Help and Support, and use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. If the network interface is...
... symbol is disabled, try disabling another device. • If available, run the LAN diagnostic software-run C:\hp\Drivers\Lan\Windiag\Setup.exe to enable it has a conflict, try to install the software. Make sure the embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is 100 meters (330 feet). • Click Start, Help and Support, and use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. If the network interface is...
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... when the HP logo appears, and follow the instructions that the light on the adapter is on • Battery power is low. If the battery doesn't charge • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a wall outlet. • Make sure the battery is fully installed and locked in Control Panel. • If you 're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug it turns on . •...
... when the HP logo appears, and follow the instructions that the light on the adapter is on • Battery power is low. If the battery doesn't charge • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a wall outlet. • Make sure the battery is fully installed and locked in Control Panel. • If you 're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug it turns on . •...
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... Windows Help and Support use the Modem troubleshooter. • Make sure the port connection is secure. • In Control Panel, open the hardware Device Manager, then double-click Ports (COM & LPT). Double-click the internal modem, then select the option to list the current modem devices. 3. Reference Guide 107 For example, for a 300-dpi printer. Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. 2. Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques...
... Windows Help and Support use the Modem troubleshooter. • Make sure the port connection is secure. • In Control Panel, open the hardware Device Manager, then double-click Ports (COM & LPT). Double-click the internal modem, then select the option to list the current modem devices. 3. Reference Guide 107 For example, for a 300-dpi printer. Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. 2. Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques...
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... display. You cannot change settings. Open Display in video file playback. If you have general problems resuming from standby or hibernation • Close all applications before starting the video file player. If recently installed applications or drivers cause the problems, try contacting the software application or device vendor for additional support. If you receive an error message, reduce color depth or display resolution. 110 Reference Guide Video file playback problems...
... display. You cannot change settings. Open Display in video file playback. If you have general problems resuming from standby or hibernation • Close all applications before starting the video file player. If recently installed applications or drivers cause the problems, try contacting the software application or device vendor for additional support. If you receive an error message, reduce color depth or display resolution. 110 Reference Guide Video file playback problems...
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... Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. Turn on the disk. Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all data from your computer. Important: back up all data on or restart the computer. Insert the Recovery CD (disc 1) in the CD-ROM drive. If you need to recover a specific application, you 'll need to display the Boot menu. 6. CAUTION To recover the factory installation of software drivers for instructions...
... Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. Turn on the disk. Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all data from your computer. Important: back up all data on or restart the computer. Insert the Recovery CD (disc 1) in the CD-ROM drive. If you need to recover a specific application, you 'll need to display the Boot menu. 6. CAUTION To recover the factory installation of software drivers for instructions...
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... Windows. 7. When the process is completed, reset the system: insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the recess on your hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that were factory-installed on your HP notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in the Connect window to define your computer came with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 5. Click Update, select Download New...
... Windows. 7. When the process is completed, reset the system: insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the recess on your hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that were factory-installed on your HP notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in the Connect window to define your computer came with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 5. Click Update, select Download New...
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... This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Enabled Default Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD-ROM Drive Saves Setup changes to Boot Boot Menu Exit Menu Saving Changes and Exit Discarding Changes and Exit Get Default Values Set date format on the status panel. Restores default settings, stays in Setup. Does not affect security, date, or time changes. 120 Reference Guide Discards Setup changes since last save, exits, and restarts. Does not affect security, date, or time changes. Default Clear Clear Sets, changes, or clears user password, after supervisor password is set . Set time...
... This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Enabled Default Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD-ROM Drive Saves Setup changes to Boot Boot Menu Exit Menu Saving Changes and Exit Discarding Changes and Exit Get Default Values Set date format on the status panel. Restores default settings, stays in Setup. Does not affect security, date, or time changes. 120 Reference Guide Discards Setup changes since last save, exits, and restarts. Does not affect security, date, or time changes. Default Clear Clear Sets, changes, or clears user password, after supervisor password is set . Set time...
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... function (Fn) keys Touch pad with on the bottom of a notebook PC. Saves Setup changes to 512MB by two 256MB SODIMM (144-pin/3.3V) modules in two 1.25" slots 9.5mm, 2.5" hard disk drive 1.44-MB floppy disk drive 24x CD-ROM, 24x8x DVD, 8x4x24x DVD/CD-RW (or higher) 13" SVGA (800x600) HPA LCD (in Setup. Security settings are found near the serial number on /off button Left and right click buttons, center scroll button Reference Guide...
... function (Fn) keys Touch pad with on the bottom of a notebook PC. Saves Setup changes to 512MB by two 256MB SODIMM (144-pin/3.3V) modules in two 1.25" slots 9.5mm, 2.5" hard disk drive 1.44-MB floppy disk drive 24x CD-ROM, 24x8x DVD, 8x4x24x DVD/CD-RW (or higher) 13" SVGA (800x600) HPA LCD (in Setup. Security settings are found near the serial number on /off button Left and right click buttons, center scroll button Reference Guide...
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..., 130 pointing device customizing, 35 location, 14 using, 34 ports notebook, 67 power connecting AC, 23 saving, 56 standby, 52 status light, 18 troubleshooting, 105 power cords, 130 power management automated, 50 manual, 52 setting properties, 52 power switch location, 14 using, 21 printing compatible printers, 68 parallel connection, 68 troubleshooting, 106 PS/2 connecting device, 68 port location, 16 Y-adapter, 12 Q Quick Start sheet, 13 R RAM installing, 75 removing, 76 receiving faxes, 64 recovering applications, 115 hard disk, 113 original software, 113 Recovery CD diagnostics...
..., 130 pointing device customizing, 35 location, 14 using, 34 ports notebook, 67 power connecting AC, 23 saving, 56 standby, 52 status light, 18 troubleshooting, 105 power cords, 130 power management automated, 50 manual, 52 setting properties, 52 power switch location, 14 using, 21 printing compatible printers, 68 parallel connection, 68 troubleshooting, 106 PS/2 connecting device, 68 port location, 16 Y-adapter, 12 Q Quick Start sheet, 13 R RAM installing, 75 removing, 76 receiving faxes, 64 recovering applications, 115 hard disk, 113 original software, 113 Recovery CD diagnostics...
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... hardware, 111 touch pad configuring, 35 location, 14 settings, 35 troubleshooting, 96 using, 34 troubleshooting audio, 90 battery, 105 CD-ROM drive, 91 display, 93 DVD drive, 91 hard disk drive, 95 heat, 95 keyboard, 96 LAN, 97 memory, 98 modem, 99, 100 mouse, 96 One-Touch buttons, 102 parallel port, 107 PC card, 103 performance, 104 power, 105 printing, 106 resume, 109 serial port, 107 standby mode, 109 startup, 108 touch pad, 96 USB port, 107 TV port location, 16 TV set connecting, 71 typing special characters, 32 U USB connecting device, 68 port location, 16 troubleshooting...
... hardware, 111 touch pad configuring, 35 location, 14 settings, 35 troubleshooting, 96 using, 34 troubleshooting audio, 90 battery, 105 CD-ROM drive, 91 display, 93 DVD drive, 91 hard disk drive, 95 heat, 95 keyboard, 96 LAN, 97 memory, 98 modem, 99, 100 mouse, 96 One-Touch buttons, 102 parallel port, 107 PC card, 103 performance, 104 power, 105 printing, 106 resume, 109 serial port, 107 standby mode, 109 startup, 108 touch pad, 96 USB port, 107 TV port location, 16 TV set connecting, 71 typing special characters, 32 U USB connecting device, 68 port location, 16 troubleshooting...
HP Pavilion Notebook N5400 and XH500 Series PC's - Startup Guide
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... need to reinstall any applications. You can use the Recovery CD to display the Boot menu. 6. CAUTION To recover the factory installation of software drivers for instructions, see the HP logo, press ESC to recover an original build. Connect the AC adapter to select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press Enter. 56 Startup Guide Use the arrow keys to the computer. 3. This procedure formats the hard disk drive. Important: back up all data from the disk...
... need to reinstall any applications. You can use the Recovery CD to display the Boot menu. 6. CAUTION To recover the factory installation of software drivers for instructions, see the HP logo, press ESC to recover an original build. Connect the AC adapter to select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press Enter. 56 Startup Guide Use the arrow keys to the computer. 3. This procedure formats the hard disk drive. Important: back up all data from the disk...
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... mode entering, 30 power status light, 19 resuming from, 30 when used, 30 startup, troubleshooting, 53 status lights battery, 32 location, 11, 15 power, 19 status panel location, 12 Support Ticket, 55 system-off button location, 13 resetting, 21 T technical support, 42 testing hardware, 54 touch pad location, 11 troubleshooting, 51 using, 25 troubleshooting battery, 52 display, 50 hard disk drive, 50 keyboard, 51 mouse, 51 power, 52 startup, 53 touch pad, 51 TV port location, 13 U USB port location, 13 V VGA port location, 13 voltage requirements, 61 W web site HP notebook, 42 Windows manual...
... mode entering, 30 power status light, 19 resuming from, 30 when used, 30 startup, troubleshooting, 53 status lights battery, 32 location, 11, 15 power, 19 status panel location, 12 Support Ticket, 55 system-off button location, 13 resetting, 21 T technical support, 42 testing hardware, 54 touch pad location, 11 troubleshooting, 51 using, 25 troubleshooting battery, 52 display, 50 hard disk drive, 50 keyboard, 51 mouse, 51 power, 52 startup, 53 touch pad, 51 TV port location, 13 U USB port location, 13 V VGA port location, 13 voltage requirements, 61 W web site HP notebook, 42 Windows manual...
HP Pavilion Notebook PC N5000 and XH Series - Most Recent Information
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... modify the default setting for the lid, power switch, or the standby button to automatically enter hibernation mode. In Windows 98 manual initiation of color depth and resolution are not functional when using an external USB keyboard. For Windows 2000, Windows 98 and Windows ME the hibernate mode occurs automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level. If your hp notebook has a DVD drive, you may have to lower the critical low battery setting, however, HP does...
... modify the default setting for the lid, power switch, or the standby button to automatically enter hibernation mode. In Windows 98 manual initiation of color depth and resolution are not functional when using an external USB keyboard. For Windows 2000, Windows 98 and Windows ME the hibernate mode occurs automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level. If your hp notebook has a DVD drive, you may have to lower the critical low battery setting, however, HP does...