Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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... product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service event with your problem using HP online services, call HP: - Contacting HP You can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP at http://www.hp.com/support to find answers to resolve...
... product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service event with your problem using HP online services, call HP: - Contacting HP You can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP at http://www.hp.com/support to find answers to resolve...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Guide 2-1 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment. Any indication of the malfunction against the problem description in which they are installed on the notebook. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. This chapter contains troubleshooting information...troubleshooting: ■ Complete the recommended actions in the order in the Troubleshooting tables to Chapter 5 for all required device drivers are given. ■ When the problem is resolved, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or ...
...Guide 2-1 2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment. Any indication of the malfunction against the problem description in which they are installed on the notebook. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. This chapter contains troubleshooting information...troubleshooting: ■ Complete the recommended actions in the order in the Troubleshooting tables to Chapter 5 for all required device drivers are given. ■ When the problem is resolved, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or ...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...cable is not recognized as part of the notebook system. Device cabling is loose. ■ Test the device first by plugging it into the appropriate notebook connector. The device was connected while the system was on the notebook. Device drivers may be installed on . If the ...above solutions are securely connected to the device and to the device manufacturer's instructions. Install drivers according to an electrical outlet...
...cable is not recognized as part of the notebook system. Device cabling is loose. ■ Test the device first by plugging it into the appropriate notebook connector. The device was connected while the system was on the notebook. Device drivers may be installed on . If the ...above solutions are securely connected to the device and to the device manufacturer's instructions. Install drivers according to an electrical outlet...
Compaq and HP Notebook PC Series - Using a Wireless LAN Adapter
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... with the wireless symbol illustrated here, or refer to your notebook. For instructions, refer to your notebook's WLAN implementation and any interference from varying types of walls and other electronic devices. 5. Verify that all required drivers are using a WLAN connection: ■ Access the information...using an integrated WLAN adapter, verify that the WLAN adapter is off, press the wireless device button to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on . First Edition August 2003 348246-001 The information contained...
... with the wireless symbol illustrated here, or refer to your notebook. For instructions, refer to your notebook's WLAN implementation and any interference from varying types of walls and other electronic devices. 5. Verify that all required drivers are using a WLAN connection: ■ Access the information...using an integrated WLAN adapter, verify that the WLAN adapter is off, press the wireless device button to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on . First Edition August 2003 348246-001 The information contained...
Hardware Guide
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... comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Hardware ... TouchPad and Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkey command on both keys simultaneously. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey to the notebook, pressing Fn+F4 multiple times switches the image among display devices connected to open the Help and Support Center window. Switch...
... comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Hardware ... TouchPad and Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkey command on both keys simultaneously. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey to the notebook, pressing Fn+F4 multiple times switches the image among display devices connected to open the Help and Support Center window. Switch...
Hardware Guide
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... sometimes called a floppy disk drive or floppy drive. Optical drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. 4 Drives About Drive Terms Hard drives are used to recordable DVDs (DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW media). Optical drives include CD and DVD...
... sometimes called a floppy disk drive or floppy drive. Optical drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. 4 Drives About Drive Terms Hard drives are used to recordable DVDs (DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW media). Optical drives include CD and DVD...
Hardware Guide
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... port to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the notebook: 1. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 4. To connect a standard external device to...
... port to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the notebook: 1. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 4. To connect a standard external device to...
Hardware Guide
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... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be able to use in your notebook varies by the PC Card manufacturer. ■ Install only the device drivers for your PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Do not install other PC Cards. Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you might...
... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be able to use in your notebook varies by the PC Card manufacturer. ■ Install only the device drivers for your PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Do not install other PC Cards. Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you might...
Software Guide
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... Sonic RecordNow 3-8 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 3-8 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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... Start > Help and Support > Fixing a problem Review troubleshooting procedures. 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 Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD Reinstall all Compaq drivers. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Applications" section Repair the operating system. The "About Operating System Reinstallation" section Software Guide...
... Start > Help and Support > Fixing a problem Review troubleshooting procedures. 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 Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD Reinstall all Compaq drivers. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Applications" section Repair the operating system. The "About Operating System Reinstallation" section Software Guide...
Software Guide
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... instructions on the screen. (When you are prompted to select the drivers you want to reinstall, you have not reinstalled your operating system, these drivers can also be reinstalled from your notebook. Type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates the optical drive...Run. Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required 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...
... instructions on the screen. (When you are prompted to select the drivers you want to reinstall, you have not reinstalled your operating system, these drivers can also be reinstalled from your notebook. Type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates the optical drive...Run. Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required 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...
Software Guide
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... boxes.) 4-12 Software Guide 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 the factory image. The application reinstallation process repairs or replaces ...might be provided with some notebook models. Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can also be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD, and on some notebook models, an Application Recovery ...
... boxes.) 4-12 Software Guide 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 the factory image. The application reinstallation process repairs or replaces ...might be provided with some notebook models. Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can also be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD, and on some notebook models, an Application Recovery ...
Software Guide
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...9632; Reinstalling the operating system deletes all files on either the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD. To fully restore your notebook. To reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD: » While running... might take a few hours to complete. ■ Repairing the operating system preserves your notebook can be reinstalled. Software Updates and Restorations Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD Use the following procedure to restore or reinstall the...
...9632; Reinstalling the operating system deletes all files on either the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD. To fully restore your notebook. To reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD: » While running... might take a few hours to complete. ■ Repairing the operating system preserves your notebook can be reinstalled. Software Updates and Restorations Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD Use the following procedure to restore or reinstall the...
Software Guide
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... process is complete, which might take a few minutes, the Welcome to reinstall drivers for notebook functionality, You might have finished reinstalling drivers, you have been changed from CD. (After a few hours, the notebook restarts in this chapter. 4. To properly set up Windows, follow the on-...screen instructions. ✎ After you reinstall the operating system, you must reinstall the drivers required for some external devices. ✎ After you should...
... process is complete, which might take a few minutes, the Welcome to reinstall drivers for notebook functionality, You might have finished reinstalling drivers, you have been changed from CD. (After a few hours, the notebook restarts in this chapter. 4. To properly set up Windows, follow the on-...screen instructions. ✎ After you reinstall the operating system, you must reinstall the drivers required for some external devices. ✎ After you should...
Software Guide
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... about reinstalling a specific multimedia application that was included with your notebook, such as your notebook is connected to the Internet. ■ To update your former configuration, some software might have reinstalled drivers, you can begin to the"Multimedia" chapter in the CD ... WinDVD Creator, refer to reinstall other software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. For more information about updating the drivers on the software CD, in the Software Guide. Installation instructions are usually provided on a...
... about reinstalling a specific multimedia application that was included with your notebook, such as your notebook is connected to the Internet. ■ To update your former configuration, some software might have reinstalled drivers, you can begin to the"Multimedia" chapter in the CD ... WinDVD Creator, refer to reinstall other software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. For more information about updating the drivers on the software CD, in the Software Guide. Installation instructions are usually provided on a...
Software Guide
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... resource tool for contacting an Compaq 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, games, and photos... using and maintaining your changes from the current session, select Exit Saving Changes. ■ To close the utility and save your notebook. After you select an option, the Setup utility closes and Windows opens. ■ To close the utility without saving changes from...
... resource tool for contacting an Compaq 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, games, and photos... using and maintaining your changes from the current session, select Exit Saving Changes. ■ To close the utility and save your notebook. After you select an option, the Setup utility closes and Windows opens. ■ To close the utility without saving changes from...
Software Guide
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...■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an Compaq 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 operating system. ■ Find compatible ...
...■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an Compaq 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 operating system. ■ Find compatible ...
Software Guide
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CD-RW 3-7 Driver Recovery 4-11, 4-12 Operating System Recovery 4-16 playing audio and video CDs 3-4 playing, with 1-9 Administrator password changing 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 deleting 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 entering 2-10 features 2-7 ...Hibernation with 1-8 using Standby with WinDVD 3-5 speed 3-7 customer support 4-25 D device security 2-10 display switch default settings 1-7 display, internal brightness 2-3 Driver Recovery CD 4-16 drivers in retail operating systems 4-19 obtaining 4-11 reinstalling 4-17 Software Guide Index-1 software updates audio CDs, playing 3-4 B backup procedures 4-15 System Restore...
CD-RW 3-7 Driver Recovery 4-11, 4-12 Operating System Recovery 4-16 playing audio and video CDs 3-4 playing, with 1-9 Administrator password changing 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 deleting 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 entering 2-10 features 2-7 ...Hibernation with 1-8 using Standby with WinDVD 3-5 speed 3-7 customer support 4-25 D device security 2-10 display switch default settings 1-7 display, internal brightness 2-3 Driver Recovery CD 4-16 drivers in retail operating systems 4-19 obtaining 4-11 reinstalling 4-17 Software Guide Index-1 software updates audio CDs, playing 3-4 B backup procedures 4-15 System Restore...
Software Guide
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... up 4-10, 4-15 repairing, reinstalling 4-12 RomPaq 4-3 Setup utility 4-19 SoftPaq 4-3 updating software 4-1 Windows Media Player 3-4 WinDVD 3-4 WinDVD Creator 3-6 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 1-9 defined 1-2 interfering with infrared or drive media 1-5, 3-1 setting preferences 1-10 when to use...
... up 4-10, 4-15 repairing, reinstalling 4-12 RomPaq 4-3 Setup utility 4-19 SoftPaq 4-3 updating software 4-1 Windows Media Player 3-4 WinDVD 3-4 WinDVD Creator 3-6 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 1-9 defined 1-2 interfering with infrared or drive media 1-5, 3-1 setting preferences 1-10 when to use...
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.