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... Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-14 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To... Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing ...
... Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-14 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To... Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing ...
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.... . . . . 4-7 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 Switching the Display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only 5-5 To Connect a... a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-10 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Reference Guide v
.... . . . . 4-7 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 Switching the Display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only 5-5 To Connect a... a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-10 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Reference Guide v
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... 6-4 Hard Drive Problems 6-5 Heat Problems 6-6 Infrared Problems 6-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook...
... 6-4 Hard Drive Problems 6-5 Heat Problems 6-6 Infrared Problems 6-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook...
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Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
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If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide
If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide
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...shows the main status lights on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-Battery pack is fully charged ■ Amber-Battery pack ... not installed Reference Guide 1-5 Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and...
...shows the main status lights on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-Battery pack is fully charged ■ Amber-Battery pack ... not installed Reference Guide 1-5 Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and...
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...battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of properly. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. When you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Do... releasing hazardous chemicals. To install the battery pack: 1. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of ...
...battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of properly. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. When you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Do... releasing hazardous chemicals. To install the battery pack: 1. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of ...
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...Setup program instructions on its hard drive. Check the modem country or region settings. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. If the program prompts you turn on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Select Start > ...Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your setup. 1. The first time you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs ...
...Setup program instructions on its hard drive. Check the modem country or region settings. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. If the program prompts you turn on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Select Start > ...Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your setup. 1. The first time you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs ...
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...least 4 seconds until the display shuts down Windows. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 2. You can also boot the notebook from its internal hard drive. Use the arrow keys to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility...drive, or an internal network interface card. 1. When the logo screen appears, press esc to restart. Press the power button again to restart. -or- ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook, then press the power button to display the Boot menu. 3. HP...
...least 4 seconds until the display shuts down Windows. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 2. You can also boot the notebook from its internal hard drive. Use the arrow keys to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility...drive, or an internal network interface card. 1. When the logo screen appears, press esc to restart. Press the power button again to restart. -or- ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook, then press the power button to display the Boot menu. 3. HP...
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... screen appears, press F2 to maintain your data. 1. HP Manual Title 2-15 If you move the hard drive to match the drive password. After you match the drive password, you set ) is the only password set the user (or administrator) password to another notebook, you cannot access the drive until you can be damaged by inappropriate handling...
... screen appears, press F2 to maintain your data. 1. HP Manual Title 2-15 If you move the hard drive to match the drive password. After you match the drive password, you set ) is the only password set the user (or administrator) password to another notebook, you cannot access the drive until you can be damaged by inappropriate handling...
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... not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). Basic Operation ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down before putting it in the disk Properties window. 2-16 HP Manual Title A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could... destroy data or damage the drive. ■ Carry the notebook in a padded case to check your files and operating system. ■...
... not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). Basic Operation ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down before putting it in the disk Properties window. 2-16 HP Manual Title A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could... destroy data or damage the drive. ■ Carry the notebook in a padded case to check your files and operating system. ■...
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... power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your notebook to your current session. Turns off the hard drive and display based on . The hard drive is turned off the notebook. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on values set to the hard drive, your previous and turns off . To resume normal operation, restore power...
... power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your notebook to your current session. Turns off the hard drive and display based on . The hard drive is turned off the notebook. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on values set to the hard drive, your previous and turns off . To resume normal operation, restore power...
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... the connector seats properly. 7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs. ✎ If you are installing a new hard drive, you should create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any software. 5-12 Reference Guide Match your notebook to the following illustration. 5. Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive To Replace the Hard Drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for...
... the connector seats properly. 7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs. ✎ If you are installing a new hard drive, you should create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any software. 5-12 Reference Guide Match your notebook to the following illustration. 5. Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive To Replace the Hard Drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for...
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...a pin connector attachment at each end so that does not have a holder, you can remove the holder parts from the hard drive you are installing a new hard drive that the connector slides on the end of the holder. 2. Carefully put the pin connector attachment back onto the pins on ...evenly without bending the connector pins. 3. Carefully remove this procedure. 1. Insert the drive into the holder and drive case. Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder If you are removing. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this connector from the sides of...
...a pin connector attachment at each end so that does not have a holder, you can remove the holder parts from the hard drive you are installing a new hard drive that the connector slides on the end of the holder. 2. Carefully put the pin connector attachment back onto the pins on ...evenly without bending the connector pins. 3. Carefully remove this procedure. 1. Insert the drive into the holder and drive case. Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder If you are removing. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this connector from the sides of...
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If you also need to prepare it to be able to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook. Add-On Devices To Prepare a New Hard Drive When you install a new hard drive, you want to work with your notebook, follow the system recovery procedures described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. 5-14 Reference Guide
If you also need to prepare it to be able to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook. Add-On Devices To Prepare a New Hard Drive When you install a new hard drive, you want to work with your notebook, follow the system recovery procedures described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. 5-14 Reference Guide
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... the display resolution to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV. Reference Guide 6-5 Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System...from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If an External Display Does Not Work ■...
... the display resolution to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV. Reference Guide 6-5 Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System...from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If an External Display Does Not Work ■...
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...Turns On Battery power is not responding. ■ Press the power button for broken network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard drive frequently runs (as indicated by the hard drive light on . ■ To avoid lockup problems, avoid pressing the TV Now! One-Touch button to turn the... notebook back on the front of the notebook. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. If the Notebook Stops Responding ■ Press ctrl+...
...Turns On Battery power is not responding. ■ Press the power button for broken network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard drive frequently runs (as indicated by the hard drive light on . ■ To avoid lockup problems, avoid pressing the TV Now! One-Touch button to turn the... notebook back on the front of the notebook. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. If the Notebook Stops Responding ■ Press ctrl+...
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... automatically Detected automatically Detected automatically Reference Guide 6-25 Troubleshooting Main Menu Setting BIOS Revision System Time System Date Language Internal Hard Disk UMA Video Memory Memory Serial Number Service ID UUID MAC Address Description Shows the current BIOS version. Sets the language...the back of the internal (wired) LAN. Sets the date using 24-hour format. Values set take effect immediately. Sets the hard drive type and various parameters. Shows the extended memory size. Sets the video memory size allocated from total installed memory (RAM). Sets...
... automatically Detected automatically Detected automatically Reference Guide 6-25 Troubleshooting Main Menu Setting BIOS Revision System Time System Date Language Internal Hard Disk UMA Video Memory Memory Serial Number Service ID UUID MAC Address Description Shows the current BIOS version. Sets the language...the back of the internal (wired) LAN. Sets the date using 24-hour format. Values set take effect immediately. Sets the hard drive type and various parameters. Shows the extended memory size. Sets the video memory size allocated from total installed memory (RAM). Sets...
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..., encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is required when the notebook boots. Troubleshooting Security Menu (Continued) Setting Set Administrator Password Require Password on Boot Internal hard drive lock Description Press enter to set ) on the hard drive. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented...
..., encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is required when the notebook boots. Troubleshooting Security Menu (Continued) Setting Set Administrator Password Require Password on Boot Internal hard drive lock Description Press enter to set ) on the hard drive. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented...
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Troubleshooting Boot Menu Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN provides diskless boot from a network server. Built-in LAN Description Shows the order of boot devices. Default 1. Discards any Setup changes made ... Changes and Exit Get Default Values Description Saves Setup changes, then exits and reboots. Hard Drive 2. Default 6-28 Reference Guide Move the entries to change the order. Built-in Setup. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. If the notebook has more than 1 device in a + category, you can select the one scanned...
Troubleshooting Boot Menu Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN provides diskless boot from a network server. Built-in LAN Description Shows the order of boot devices. Default 1. Discards any Setup changes made ... Changes and Exit Get Default Values Description Saves Setup changes, then exits and reboots. Hard Drive 2. Default 6-28 Reference Guide Move the entries to change the order. Built-in Setup. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. If the notebook has more than 1 device in a + category, you can select the one scanned...