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... To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check battery status 32 To respond to a low-battery warning 33 To recharge...and off 44 To prepare for Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert or remove a PC Card 48 Connecting External Devices 50 To connect an audio device 50 To use an external monitor 52 To connect an IEEE...
... To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check battery status 32 To respond to a low-battery warning 33 To recharge...and off 44 To prepare for Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert or remove a PC Card 48 Connecting External Devices 50 To connect an audio device 50 To use an external monitor 52 To connect an IEEE...
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... 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems ...81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and Updating Software 88...
... 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems ...81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and Updating Software 88...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Left panel and back panel components 1 AC adapter jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 2 Universal serial bus ports (USB) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 10 PC Card and CardBus slot and button 4 S-Video out jack 11...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Left panel and back panel components 1 AC adapter jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 2 Universal serial bus ports (USB) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 10 PC Card and CardBus slot and button 4 S-Video out jack 11...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
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...AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in Standby whenever you finish using it. • Do not leave batteries unused for a short while.... • If you work with an application that the light turns off button so that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you are not using the notebook for a day or more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC power, make your power source ...
...AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in Standby whenever you finish using it. • Do not leave batteries unused for a short while.... • If you work with an application that the light turns off button so that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you are not using the notebook for a day or more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC power, make your power source ...
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...by model series. Most cards are designed to protrude from the case. 48 Reference Guide Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the casing of the notebook, but some cards are properly seated when the outer edge is available for storing data and expanding ...the communication capabilities of the notebook. To insert or remove a PC Card Note The location and number of the slot. Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards The notebook PC Card slot is flush with its connectors facing the card slot. 2.
...by model series. Most cards are designed to protrude from the case. 48 Reference Guide Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the casing of the notebook, but some cards are properly seated when the outer edge is available for storing data and expanding ...the communication capabilities of the notebook. To insert or remove a PC Card Note The location and number of the slot. Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards The notebook PC Card slot is flush with its connectors facing the card slot. 2.
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Otherwise, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you could lose data. 1. Press the eject button to pop the button out, then ...press it . 2. Reference Guide 49 CAUTION Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Removing a PC Card Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in to eject the PC Card. Before removing the card, select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in...
Otherwise, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you could lose data. 1. Press the eject button to pop the button out, then ...press it . 2. Reference Guide 49 CAUTION Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Removing a PC Card Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in to eject the PC Card. Before removing the card, select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in...
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If an external display does not work • Check the connections. • The external ... the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the notebook has power. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of... the notebook. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display ...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If an external display does not work • Check the connections. • The external ... the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the notebook has power. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of... the notebook. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display ...
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... modem is available. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook PC Card problems If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC Card • Remove and reinsert the PC Card. • Restart the notebook: select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. • Try the card in Control Panel. Exit any applications, then remove and reinsert the card. • Check settings ...
... modem is available. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook PC Card problems If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC Card • Remove and reinsert the PC Card. • Restart the notebook: select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. • Try the card in Control Panel. Exit any applications, then remove and reinsert the card. • Check settings ...
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... and locked in this feature or increase the specified save feature (such as reading from any of the notebook). If the notebook has a short operating time • Conserve power using power at which the notebook is performing a task requiring a good deal of power (such as MS Word), disable this guide. ...precise value, and is based on the rate at the moment. Do not use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. • Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you...
... and locked in this feature or increase the specified save feature (such as reading from any of the notebook). If the notebook has a short operating time • Conserve power using power at which the notebook is performing a task requiring a good deal of power (such as MS Word), disable this guide. ...precise value, and is based on the rate at the moment. Do not use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. • Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you...
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...select Universal Serial Bus Controller. If your network administrator to a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server. Reference Guide 81 If the notebook won't boot from the diskette drive • Make sure the diskette drive is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery charge ...TCP/IP configuration. If the notebook stops responding after booting Check whether you turn it and pressing the pad on . • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Contact your notebook also has a built-in...
...select Universal Serial Bus Controller. If your network administrator to a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server. Reference Guide 81 If the notebook won't boot from the diskette drive • Make sure the diskette drive is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery charge ...TCP/IP configuration. If the notebook stops responding after booting Check whether you turn it and pressing the pad on . • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Contact your notebook also has a built-in...
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... marking accordingly. [1] The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer peripherals. Corvallis, OR, July 17, 2002 The HP F1454, F1781, F4600, F4814, F4813, F5104, 5950-4334, and 5950-4359 ac/dc adapters used with Part 15 of the FCC Rules... may cause undesired operation. Phone: +1 (650) 857-1501. declares that the following product Product Name: Regulatory Model Number: Product Options: HP Notebook PCs CRVSA-02T1-75 Includes all power systems, other than IT power systems. European Contact for regulatory topics only: Hewlett Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE...
... marking accordingly. [1] The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer peripherals. Corvallis, OR, July 17, 2002 The HP F1454, F1781, F4600, F4814, F4813, F5104, 5950-4334, and 5950-4359 ac/dc adapters used with Part 15 of the FCC Rules... may cause undesired operation. Phone: +1 (650) 857-1501. declares that the following product Product Name: Regulatory Model Number: Product Options: HP Notebook PCs CRVSA-02T1-75 Includes all power systems, other than IT power systems. European Contact for regulatory topics only: Hewlett Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE...
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..., 62, 87 hot keys, 19 hot notebook, 70 I IEEE 1394 port connecting devices, 53 location, 5 infrared communication troubleshooting, 70 infrared port location, 2, 3 printing, 54 safety, 99 troubleshooting, 70 inserting CD, 20, 22 DVD, 20, 22 PC card, 48 installing battery, 10 hard drive... resolution, 53 mouse, troubleshooting, 71 mute button location, 3 N network connecting to, 39 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless network Norton AntiVirus, 25 notebook caring for, 27 changing BIOS settings, 84 cleaning, 28 opening/closing, 2, 3 protecting, 27, 70 resetting, 17 timeouts, 31 turning on, 13 Num...
..., 62, 87 hot keys, 19 hot notebook, 70 I IEEE 1394 port connecting devices, 53 location, 5 infrared communication troubleshooting, 70 infrared port location, 2, 3 printing, 54 safety, 99 troubleshooting, 70 inserting CD, 20, 22 DVD, 20, 22 PC card, 48 installing battery, 10 hard drive... resolution, 53 mouse, troubleshooting, 71 mute button location, 3 N network connecting to, 39 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless network Norton AntiVirus, 25 notebook caring for, 27 changing BIOS settings, 84 cleaning, 28 opening/closing, 2, 3 protecting, 27, 70 resetting, 17 timeouts, 31 turning on, 13 Num...
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...charge, 32 keyboard, 2, 3, 9 location, 2, 3 meanings, 8 S-Video port, 5 T temperature, overheating, 70 1394 devices, connecting, 53 1394 port, 53 timeouts, notebook, 31 TouchPad location, 2, 3 troubleshooting, 71 troubleshooting audio, 66 battery, 77 CD/DVD drive, 67 display, 68 hard drive, 69 infrared communications, 70 keyboard, 71 ...LAN, 72 memory, 73 modem, 73 overheating, 70 parallel port, 80 PC card, 76 performance, 76 pointing devices, 71 power, 77 printing, 79 resuming, 82 serial port, 80 Standby, 82 startup, 81 USB,...
...charge, 32 keyboard, 2, 3, 9 location, 2, 3 meanings, 8 S-Video port, 5 T temperature, overheating, 70 1394 devices, connecting, 53 1394 port, 53 timeouts, notebook, 31 TouchPad location, 2, 3 troubleshooting, 71 troubleshooting audio, 66 battery, 77 CD/DVD drive, 67 display, 68 hard drive, 69 infrared communications, 70 keyboard, 71 ...LAN, 72 memory, 73 modem, 73 overheating, 70 parallel port, 80 PC card, 76 performance, 76 pointing devices, 71 power, 77 printing, 79 resuming, 82 serial port, 80 Standby, 82 startup, 81 USB,...