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Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook. 3. Turn the notebook upside down on the battery pack into the battery bay: 1. Inserting a battery pack Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to external power. Insert the alignment tab on a flat surface. 2. Tilt the battery pack downward until the notebook has been connected to components, do not remove the battery pack until it snaps into place. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-3
Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook. 3. Turn the notebook upside down on the battery pack into the battery bay: 1. Inserting a battery pack Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to external power. Insert the alignment tab on a flat surface. 2. Tilt the battery pack downward until the notebook has been connected to components, do not remove the battery pack until it snaps into place. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-3
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... CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that you do not choose are deleted from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. These pauses and... to continue the software setup. ✎ During setup, it is normal for some models, the languages that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to select a language, choose carefully. Before responding to restart several times. Installing Basic Software When the...
... CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that you do not choose are deleted from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. These pauses and... to continue the software setup. ✎ During setup, it is normal for some models, the languages that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to select a language, choose carefully. Before responding to restart several times. Installing Basic Software When the...
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... information, including the Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD, you learn to use the notebook on your lap for the notebook to contact HP. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-13 Startup Å WARNING: To reduce the risk...notebook, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to run demanding applications at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Web at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is designed to questions about your operating system, drivers...
... information, including the Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD, you learn to use the notebook on your lap for the notebook to contact HP. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 1-13 Startup Å WARNING: To reduce the risk...notebook, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to run demanding applications at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Web at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is designed to questions about your operating system, drivers...
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...often called a hard disk drive. The notebook can be added with Digital Media including Secure Digital Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards, Smart Media, and Memory Sticks. Additional data storage can read or write to optical drives as system files, applications, and drivers. A diskette drive is sometimes called discs..., which are for the storage of data files and of Drives Hard drives are used to store or transport data and to store and access data. DVDs have a diskette drive and/or an HP USB Digital Drive....
...often called a hard disk drive. The notebook can be added with Digital Media including Secure Digital Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards, Smart Media, and Memory Sticks. Additional data storage can read or write to optical drives as system files, applications, and drivers. A diskette drive is sometimes called discs..., which are for the storage of data files and of Drives Hard drives are used to store or transport data and to store and access data. DVDs have a diskette drive and/or an HP USB Digital Drive....
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...If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into the external monitor connector on the back of the notebook. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not display an image, try pressing the fn+f4 hotkey ... device from the notebook, turn off the notebook. 2. Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the notebook: 1. Turn off...
...If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into the external monitor connector on the back of the notebook. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not display an image, try pressing the fn+f4 hotkey ... device from the notebook, turn off the notebook. 2. Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the notebook: 1. Turn off...
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...Type II, or Type III PC Card can be supplied by the documentation included with your PC Card to use other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may not be able to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ...■ Do not install other PC Cards. Startup and Reference Guide...
...Type II, or Type III PC Card can be supplied by the documentation included with your PC Card to use other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may not be able to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ...■ Do not install other PC Cards. Startup and Reference Guide...
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... 9-7 Setting a System Restore Point 9-7 Restoring to a System Restore Point 9-7 Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System 9-8 Repairing the Operating System 9-8 Reinstalling the Operating System 9-9 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . 9-11 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 9-11 Using the Setup Utility 9-12 Opening the Setup Utility 9-12 Navigating and Selecting...
... 9-7 Setting a System Restore Point 9-7 Restoring to a System Restore Point 9-7 Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System 9-8 Repairing the Operating System 9-8 Reinstalling the Operating System 9-9 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . 9-11 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 9-11 Using the Setup Utility 9-12 Opening the Setup Utility 9-12 Navigating and Selecting...
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... and turn off the notebook. 4. When prompted, press any key to start the notebook. 5. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all files on the notebook. 2. HP recommends that was shipped with the notebook: 1. Connect the notebook to turn on the notebook. Press the power/standby...data and settings. ■ Reinstalling the operating system deletes all device drivers must also be used to repair the operating system. Immediately insert the Operating System CD (included with the notebook) into the optical drive. 3. Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities ...
... and turn off the notebook. 4. When prompted, press any key to start the notebook. 5. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all files on the notebook. 2. HP recommends that was shipped with the notebook: 1. Connect the notebook to turn on the notebook. Press the power/standby...data and settings. ■ Reinstalling the operating system deletes all device drivers must also be used to repair the operating system. Immediately insert the Operating System CD (included with the notebook) into the optical drive. 3. Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities ...
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... of all HP enhancements. The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on -screen instructions for external devices such as drives and PC Cards. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements may result in the loss of complete USB support. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 9-11 To reinstall drivers use the Driver Recovery...
... of all HP enhancements. The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on -screen instructions for external devices such as drives and PC Cards. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements may result in the loss of complete USB support. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 9-11 To reinstall drivers use the Driver Recovery...
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... 1-13, 2-18 Index-2 Startup and Reference Guide See drives CDs creating 6-12 Driver Recovery 9-11 inserting 5-9 Operating System 9-9 playing with Windows Media Player 6-9 playing ...See also drive media Certificate of Authenticity label 2-15, 9-9 charging battery pack 1-6 closing the notebook display 4-13 compartment, memory 2-13, 8-12 connecting to use 6-13 UDF prompt 6-14...basic input/output system) 9-2 boot order 5-14 buttons media 3-10 mute 2-6, 6-2 optical drive release 2-12 PC Card eject 2-12, 8-7 picture 3-10 power/standby 2-4 Quick Launch 3-10 TouchPad 2-2, 3-3 volume 2-6, 6-2...
... 1-13, 2-18 Index-2 Startup and Reference Guide See drives CDs creating 6-12 Driver Recovery 9-11 inserting 5-9 Operating System 9-9 playing with Windows Media Player 6-9 playing ...See also drive media Certificate of Authenticity label 2-15, 9-9 charging battery pack 1-6 closing the notebook display 4-13 compartment, memory 2-13, 8-12 connecting to use 6-13 UDF prompt 6-14...basic input/output system) 9-2 boot order 5-14 buttons media 3-10 mute 2-6, 6-2 optical drive release 2-12 PC Card eject 2-12, 8-7 picture 3-10 power/standby 2-4 Quick Launch 3-10 TouchPad 2-2, 3-3 volume 2-6, 6-2...
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... 8-8 MultiMediaCard (MMC) 8-8 removing 8-11 restarting 8-12 Secure Digital (SD) 8-8 SmartMedia (SM) 8-8 dimensions, notebook A-1 discs, diskettes 5-2 display release latch 1-4, 2-7 display switch changing function 4-13 identifying 4-8 display, internal brightness ...displaying contents of 5-12 inserting, removing CD or DVD 5-9 types and terms 5-2 Driver Recovery CD 9-11 drivers, reinstalling 9-11 drives adding 5-2 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using optical 5-13 ...eject button, PC Card 8-7 electric shock warning 1-12 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 5-3, 8-14 emergency shutdown procedures...
... 8-8 MultiMediaCard (MMC) 8-8 removing 8-11 restarting 8-12 Secure Digital (SD) 8-8 SmartMedia (SM) 8-8 dimensions, notebook A-1 discs, diskettes 5-2 display release latch 1-4, 2-7 display switch changing function 4-13 identifying 4-8 display, internal brightness ...displaying contents of 5-12 inserting, removing CD or DVD 5-9 types and terms 5-2 Driver Recovery CD 9-11 drivers, reinstalling 9-11 drives adding 5-2 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using optical 5-13 ...eject button, PC Card 8-7 electric shock warning 1-12 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 5-3, 8-14 emergency shutdown procedures...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...■ Verify that all removal and replacement procedures. Refer to Chapter 5 for the HP Notebook Expansion Base. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are installed on the notebook. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for all required device drivers are detailed to avoid a misdiagnosis. Follow these guidelines when troubleshooting: ■ Complete ...subassemblies, do not complete the remaining troubleshooting steps. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment.
...■ Verify that all removal and replacement procedures. Refer to Chapter 5 for the HP Notebook Expansion Base. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are installed on the notebook. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for all required device drivers are detailed to avoid a misdiagnosis. Follow these guidelines when troubleshooting: ■ Complete ...subassemblies, do not complete the remaining troubleshooting steps. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment.
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.... Replace the system board. (Section 5.7) Maintenance and Service Guide 2-3 Device drivers may be installed on the Expansion Base. Device cabling is in the correct connector on the notebook. The device cable or power cord is not recognized as part of the...are securely connected to the device and to the device manufacturer's instructions. Install drivers according to an electrical outlet. The device was connected while the system was on the notebook. Troubleshooting Table 2-2 External Device Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new...
.... Replace the system board. (Section 5.7) Maintenance and Service Guide 2-3 Device drivers may be installed on the Expansion Base. Device cabling is in the correct connector on the notebook. The device cable or power cord is not recognized as part of the...are securely connected to the device and to the device manufacturer's instructions. Install drivers according to an electrical outlet. The device was connected while the system was on the notebook. Troubleshooting Table 2-2 External Device Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new...
HP Notebook Series - Troubleshooting
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... about a reset button on .) ■ Verify that: ❏ The device is connected to restart the notebook with the reset button, disconnect the notebook from external power, then remove the battery pack. If an external device does not function as expected: ■...monitors, printers, and devices connected to a parallel connector, must be turned on before the notebook is receiving adequate electrical power. ❏ The correct device drivers are unable to turn off the notebook with your model-specific documentation. 1-4 Troubleshooting For instructions, refer to the Startup Guide, ...
... about a reset button on .) ■ Verify that: ❏ The device is connected to restart the notebook with the reset button, disconnect the notebook from external power, then remove the battery pack. If an external device does not function as expected: ■...monitors, printers, and devices connected to a parallel connector, must be turned on before the notebook is receiving adequate electrical power. ❏ The correct device drivers are unable to turn off the notebook with your model-specific documentation. 1-4 Troubleshooting For instructions, refer to the Startup Guide, ...
HP Notebook Series - Troubleshooting
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...files, then repair or reinstall the software. ❏ To repair or reinstall the operating system or an HP application or utility, use the restoration CDs included with all notebook models. Instructions for using the CDs to external power through the AC adapter or an optional DC cable... documentation provided with the software. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers are installed, restore or reinstall software only when the notebook is connected to repair or reinstall software are provided in model-specific documentation such as a Software Guide or ...
...files, then repair or reinstall the software. ❏ To repair or reinstall the operating system or an HP application or utility, use the restoration CDs included with all notebook models. Instructions for using the CDs to external power through the AC adapter or an optional DC cable... documentation provided with the software. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers are installed, restore or reinstall software only when the notebook is connected to repair or reinstall software are provided in model-specific documentation such as a Software Guide or ...
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...and removing a CD or DVD drive, do not remove a CD or DVD drive unless you are certain that the CD or DVD drive on your notebook is removable: ❏ Remove, then reinsert, the drive exactly as instructed in your model-specific documentation. ❏ Verify that the drive is not ...bay is not defective by the system ■ Make sure the correct device drivers are installed. ■ Update the system ROM. ■ If the notebook is not recognized by using it in another drive in Hibernation, shut down the notebook. CD or DVD drive is running a retail version of the operating system...
...and removing a CD or DVD drive, do not remove a CD or DVD drive unless you are certain that the CD or DVD drive on your notebook is removable: ❏ Remove, then reinsert, the drive exactly as instructed in your model-specific documentation. ❏ Verify that the drive is not ...bay is not defective by the system ■ Make sure the correct device drivers are installed. ■ Update the system ROM. ■ If the notebook is not recognized by using it in another drive in Hibernation, shut down the notebook. CD or DVD drive is running a retail version of the operating system...
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... not work ■ Be sure the FireWire device is plugged securely into an electrical outlet as well as into the FireWire connector on the notebook. ■ Verify that the device is functioning properly by connecting it to a FireWire connector on another system. ■ Verify with the ...device manufacturer that you are using the correct driver(s). ■ Use the Device Manager utility in this section applies to connectors with a 4-pin connection must be identified in your model-specific ...
... not work ■ Be sure the FireWire device is plugged securely into an electrical outlet as well as into the FireWire connector on the notebook. ■ Verify that the device is functioning properly by connecting it to a FireWire connector on another system. ■ Verify with the ...device manufacturer that you are using the correct driver(s). ■ Use the Device Manager utility in this section applies to connectors with a 4-pin connection must be identified in your model-specific ...
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...in which you can set the system to respond to both an external mouse and the TouchPad. ■ If your notebook has both a pointing stick and a TouchPad, be sure the notebook is set to respond to the TouchPad. ■ Clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, then wipe it may...both a TouchPad and a pointing stick, be sure the notebook is set to respond to the pointing stick. ■ Restart the notebook. TouchPad does not work ■ Make sure the mouse is connected to the system and that the correct drivers are accessible through the operating system mouse window. External ...
...in which you can set the system to respond to both an external mouse and the TouchPad. ■ If your notebook has both a pointing stick and a TouchPad, be sure the notebook is set to respond to the TouchPad. ■ Clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, then wipe it may...both a TouchPad and a pointing stick, be sure the notebook is set to respond to the pointing stick. ■ Restart the notebook. TouchPad does not work ■ Make sure the mouse is connected to the system and that the correct drivers are accessible through the operating system mouse window. External ...
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... described as a PBX line is probably an analog line. 2-32 Troubleshooting Replace or recharge the battery pack before again using the correct printer driver. ■ If the fax software is set to Class 2, try changing the setting to external power. 2. Message reports excessive line current ...Verify that you are using the modem while the notebook is connected to the software update section of your modem software. Fax transmissions do not work ■ Close any other open communication ...
... described as a PBX line is probably an analog line. 2-32 Troubleshooting Replace or recharge the battery pack before again using the correct printer driver. ■ If the fax software is set to Class 2, try changing the setting to external power. 2. Message reports excessive line current ...Verify that you are using the modem while the notebook is connected to the software update section of your modem software. Fax transmissions do not work ■ Close any other open communication ...
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... connect to the network ✎ For information about the network status indicator(s) on your notebook, refer to your model-specific documentation. ■ Verify that the network cable is a Category 5 (CAT-5) twisted-pair cable. ■ Verify that one end of the... on and connected to a different Ethernet network wall jack that you are using a valid address for your operating system, verify that the network adapter device driver is properly installed. ■ Verify that the TCP/IP or other similar-looking wall jack). ■ Try connecting to the network. For network address information...
... connect to the network ✎ For information about the network status indicator(s) on your notebook, refer to your model-specific documentation. ■ Verify that the network cable is a Category 5 (CAT-5) twisted-pair cable. ■ Verify that one end of the... on and connected to a different Ethernet network wall jack that you are using a valid address for your operating system, verify that the network adapter device driver is properly installed. ■ Verify that the TCP/IP or other similar-looking wall jack). ■ Try connecting to the network. For network address information...