Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for all required device drivers are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Follow these guidelines when troubleshooting: ■ Complete the ... resolved, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or modifications to Chapter 5 for the HP Notebook Expansion Base. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are installed on the notebook. Refer to any warranty or exchange allowances. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: ...
Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for all required device drivers are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Follow these guidelines when troubleshooting: ■ Complete the ... resolved, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or modifications to Chapter 5 for the HP Notebook Expansion Base. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are installed on the notebook. Refer to any warranty or exchange allowances. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: ...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the system was on the notebook. Device drivers may be installed on . If the above solutions are unsuccessful, the system board may need to the device and the Expansion Base. ■ Ensure that the device cable is not recognized as part of the notebook system. Device cabling is... Troubleshooting Table 2-2 External Device Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new device is in the correct connector on the notebook. Turn off the notebook, turn on the device (if applicable), and then turn on the Expansion Base. Note that composite TV out and serial ...
...the system was on the notebook. Device drivers may be installed on . If the above solutions are unsuccessful, the system board may need to the device and the Expansion Base. ■ Ensure that the device cable is not recognized as part of the notebook system. Device cabling is... Troubleshooting Table 2-2 External Device Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new device is in the correct connector on the notebook. Turn off the notebook, turn on the device (if applicable), and then turn on the Expansion Base. Note that composite TV out and serial ...
Compaq and HP Notebook PC Series - Using a Wireless LAN Adapter
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... the documentation included with your access point documentation. 4. If the wireless device light is off, press the wireless device button to your notebook. Functional range for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on the Documentation Library CD contains a "Wireless LAN (WLAN) Device Problems"...For more information about using an integrated WLAN adapter, all drivers required by the WLAN adapter are installed and that all required drivers are setting up a WLAN connection for use a wireless LAN connection: 1. HP shall not be liable for the button and light identified...
... the documentation included with your access point documentation. 4. If the wireless device light is off, press the wireless device button to your notebook. Functional range for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on the Documentation Library CD contains a "Wireless LAN (WLAN) Device Problems"...For more information about using an integrated WLAN adapter, all drivers required by the WLAN adapter are installed and that all required drivers are setting up a WLAN connection for use a wireless LAN connection: 1. HP shall not be liable for the button and light identified...
Hardware Guide
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...among display devices connected to the notebook. Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center (Fn+F1) The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting an HP support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and... for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey ...
...among display devices connected to the notebook. Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center (Fn+F1) The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting an HP support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and... for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey ...
Hardware Guide
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...). Optional disk drives (select models) include diskette drives. Optical drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. DVD drives have a higher storage capacity than CD drives. ✎ A DVD+RW/R and CD-RW combo drive can write to both recordable CDs and recordable...
...). Optional disk drives (select models) include diskette drives. Optical drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. DVD drives have a higher storage capacity than CD drives. ✎ A DVD+RW/R and CD-RW combo drive can write to both recordable CDs and recordable...
Hardware Guide
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... information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the new device. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off the device (if it is powered), and then disconnect the device from the notebook, turn off . 2. Turn on the...
... information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the new device. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off the device (if it is powered), and then disconnect the device from the notebook, turn off . 2. Turn on the...
Hardware Guide
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... supported. Zoomed video cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. ■ Install only the device drivers for your PC Card to the notebook. The notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards, which will vary by model. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be supplied by the documentation included with...
... supported. Zoomed video cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. ■ Install only the device drivers for your PC Card to the notebook. The notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards, which will vary by model. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be supplied by the documentation included with...
Software Guide
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... Sonic RecordNow 3-10 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 4-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 4-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 4-2 Downloading and Installing Software Updates 4-3 Downloading and Installing ROM... Updates 4-4 Downloading and Installing Other Software 4-7 Recovery Procedures 4-8 Before You Begin 4-9 Using the System Restore Utility 4-10 Setting a Restore Point 4-10 Restoring to a Restore Point 4-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers...
... Sonic RecordNow 3-10 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 4-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 4-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 4-2 Downloading and Installing Software Updates 4-3 Downloading and Installing ROM... Updates 4-4 Downloading and Installing Other Software 4-7 Recovery Procedures 4-8 Before You Begin 4-9 Using the System Restore Utility 4-10 Setting a Restore Point 4-10 Restoring to a Restore Point 4-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers...
Software Guide
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... Reinstall the operating system. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ HP recommends that you try reinstalling the application. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Applications"... procedures in the order presented. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to solve or diagnose the problem by using the System Restore utility before you suspect the problem could be... caused by using the Help and Support Center. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you consider repairing or reinstalling your system by a preinstalled or preloaded ...
... Reinstall the operating system. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ HP recommends that you try reinstalling the application. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Applications"... procedures in the order presented. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to solve or diagnose the problem by using the System Restore utility before you suspect the problem could be... caused by using the Help and Support Center. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you consider repairing or reinstalling your system by a preinstalled or preloaded ...
Software Guide
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... or clear the check boxes for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. ... can select or clear the check boxes for notebook functionality can also be reinstalled from your notebook. The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > ...
... or clear the check boxes for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. ... can select or clear the check boxes for notebook functionality can also be reinstalled from your notebook. The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > ...
Software Guide
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...you are prompted to select the software you have not reinstalled your operating system, some applications preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD. ✎ If you want to the factory image. Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To... reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application or utility to reinstall, select ...
...you are prompted to select the software you have not reinstalled your operating system, some applications preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD. ✎ If you want to the factory image. Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To... reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application or utility to reinstall, select ...
Software Guide
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...or clear the appropriate check boxes.) If the CD does not open within several seconds, select Start > Run. To fully restore your notebook can be reinstalled. Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The Operating System Recovery CD included with your system, you want to complete. ... reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery CD : » While running Windows, insert the CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all drivers required for notebook functionality must be used to repair or to...
...or clear the appropriate check boxes.) If the CD does not open within several seconds, select Start > Run. To fully restore your notebook can be reinstalled. Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The Operating System Recovery CD included with your system, you want to complete. ... reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery CD : » While running Windows, insert the CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all drivers required for notebook functionality must be used to repair or to...
Software Guide
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... setup using the NTFS file system (Quick), and then press enter. (A caution is displayed.) 5. Press esc to reinstall drivers for notebook functionality, You might need to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system. 8. Select Format the partition using this partition...The Setup window is displayed.) 6. Turn on your notebook might take a few minutes, the Welcome to format the drive. (The reinstallation process begins.) After the reinstallation process is complete, which might have finished reinstalling drivers, you should reinstall preloaded, preinstalled, and optional ...
... setup using the NTFS file system (Quick), and then press enter. (A caution is displayed.) 5. Press esc to reinstall drivers for notebook functionality, You might need to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system. 8. Select Format the partition using this partition...The Setup window is displayed.) 6. Turn on your notebook might take a few minutes, the Welcome to format the drive. (The reinstallation process begins.) After the reinstallation process is complete, which might have finished reinstalling drivers, you should reinstall preloaded, preinstalled, and optional ...
Software Guide
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..., and then follow the instructions included with the software. For more information about updating the drivers on a device connected to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update ... are usually provided on your former configuration, some software might have reinstalled drivers, you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. 4-18 Updating Reinstalled Software HP strongly recommends that was included with the software. Depending on the settings you...
..., and then follow the instructions included with the software. For more information about updating the drivers on a device connected to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update ... are usually provided on your former configuration, some software might have reinstalled drivers, you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. 4-18 Updating Reinstalled Software HP strongly recommends that was included with the software. Depending on the settings you...
Software Guide
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... Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting an HP support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about Windows XP for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up your notebook for networking and for working with your favorite music, video... about using and maintaining your changes from the current session, select Exit Saving Changes. ■ To close the utility and save your notebook. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey or select Start > Help and Support. 2. Follow the on the Web. 4-23 In the Help and...
... Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting an HP support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about Windows XP for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up your notebook for networking and for working with your favorite music, video... about using and maintaining your changes from the current session, select Exit Saving Changes. ■ To close the utility and save your notebook. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey or select Start > Help and Support. 2. Follow the on the Web. 4-23 In the Help and...
Software Guide
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...print, fax, run performance and maintenance tools, and install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your...performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use tools and resources to manage and support your Windows...
...print, fax, run performance and maintenance tools, and install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your...performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use tools and resources to manage and support your Windows...
Software Guide
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... System Recovery 4-16 playing audio and video CDs 3-6 playing, with WinDVD 3-7 customer support 4-25 D device security 2-11 display switch default settings 1-8 display, internal brightness 2-4 Driver Recovery CD 4-16 drivers in retail operating systems 4-19 obtaining 4-11 reinstalling 4-17 DVDs creating with 1-10 Administrator password changing 2-8, 2-9, 2-10 deleting 2-8, 2-9, 2-10 entering 2-11 features 2-8 setting...
... System Recovery 4-16 playing audio and video CDs 3-6 playing, with WinDVD 3-7 customer support 4-25 D device security 2-11 display switch default settings 1-8 display, internal brightness 2-4 Driver Recovery CD 4-16 drivers in retail operating systems 4-19 obtaining 4-11 reinstalling 4-17 DVDs creating with 1-10 Administrator password changing 2-8, 2-9, 2-10 deleting 2-8, 2-9, 2-10 entering 2-11 features 2-8 setting...
Software Guide
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Index Software Setup reinstalling applications 4-12 reinstalling drivers 4-11 software updates downloading and installing 4-4, 4-7 obtaining 4-3 preparing for 4-1 Standby default settings 1-10 defined 1-2 interfering with infrared or drive media 1-5, 3-1 setting preferences 1-11 when to ...
Index Software Setup reinstalling applications 4-12 reinstalling drivers 4-11 software updates downloading and installing 4-4, 4-7 obtaining 4-3 preparing for 4-1 Standby default settings 1-10 defined 1-2 interfering with infrared or drive media 1-5, 3-1 setting preferences 1-11 when to ...
Getting Started
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Startup Guide 1-1 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. ■ Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.
Startup Guide 1-1 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. ■ Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.
Getting Started
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... ■ After you begin the software setup, you must choose Accept to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is on: ■ The software setup prompt ... the installation. ■ When you must complete the entire process without interruption. Hardware and Software Setup After the notebook power is fully charged. The languages that the correct device drivers are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully.
... ■ After you begin the software setup, you must choose Accept to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is on: ■ The software setup prompt ... the installation. ■ When you must complete the entire process without interruption. Hardware and Software Setup After the notebook power is fully charged. The languages that the correct device drivers are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully.