Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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... Support Center (see Worldwide Phone Numbers booklet). Contacting HP You can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP at http://www.hp.com/support to find a variety of help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information...
... Support Center (see Worldwide Phone Numbers booklet). Contacting HP You can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP at http://www.hp.com/support to find a variety of help sources to meet your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any printed wiring board. Refer 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 modifications ...Troubleshooting tables to any warranty or exchange allowances. Before Replacing Parts When troubleshooting a problem, check the following list for the HP Notebook Expansion Base. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for possible solutions before replacing parts: ■ Verify that cables are connected ...
...of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any printed wiring board. Refer 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 modifications ...Troubleshooting tables to any warranty or exchange allowances. Before Replacing Parts When troubleshooting a problem, check the following list for the HP Notebook Expansion Base. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for possible solutions before replacing parts: ■ Verify that cables are connected ...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new device is incorrect. Install drivers according to an electrical outlet. The device was connected while the system was on the notebook. Device cabling is not recognized as part of the notebook system. Device drivers may be installed on . If the above solutions are securely connected to...
... Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new device is incorrect. Install drivers according to an electrical outlet. The device was connected while the system was on the notebook. Device cabling is not recognized as part of the notebook system. Device drivers may be installed on . If the above solutions are securely connected to...
Compaq and HP Notebook PC Series - Using a Wireless LAN Adapter
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...drivers are using Windows XP, follow the instructions available at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to your wireless network connection using an integrated WLAN adapter, verify that your notebook. When you are installed and that the WLAN adapter is enabled. Functional range for use a wireless LAN connection: 1. HP.... For more information about using an integrated WLAN adapter, all drivers required by the WLAN adapter are setting up a WLAN connection for the first time, place your notebook's WLAN implementation and any interference from varying types of walls and...
...drivers are using Windows XP, follow the instructions available at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to your wireless network connection using an integrated WLAN adapter, verify that your notebook. When you are installed and that the WLAN adapter is enabled. Functional range for use a wireless LAN connection: 1. HP.... For more information about using an integrated WLAN adapter, all drivers required by the WLAN adapter are setting up a WLAN connection for the first time, place your notebook's WLAN implementation and any interference from varying types of walls and...
Hardware Guide
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... provides a 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. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open the Help and Support ... of the command. -or■ Press and hold down the Fn key, briefly press the second key, and then release both the notebook and the external monitor. TouchPad and Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkey command on both keys simultaneously. For example, if an external...
... provides a 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. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open the Help and Support ... of the command. -or■ Press and hold down the Fn key, briefly press the second key, and then release both the notebook and the external monitor. TouchPad and Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkey command on both keys simultaneously. For example, if an external...
Hardware Guide
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... CD and DVD drives. 4 Drives About Drive Terms Hard drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. Hardware Guide 4-1 Optional disk drives (select models) include diskette drives.
... CD and DVD drives. 4 Drives About Drive Terms Hard drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. Hardware Guide 4-1 Optional disk drives (select models) include diskette drives.
Hardware Guide
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...the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the new device. Turn on the notebook. 3. To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook. 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. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 4. Hardware Guide 6-1 ...
...the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the new device. Turn on the notebook. 3. To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook. 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. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 4. Hardware Guide 6-1 ...
Hardware Guide
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... use other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that might not be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer. ■ Install only the device drivers for your notebook varies by model. Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International...
... use other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that might not be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer. ■ Install only the device drivers for your notebook varies by model. Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International...
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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Perform the following restore procedures in the order presented. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you suspect the problem could be caused by a preinstalled or preloaded application, try to solve or diagnose ...you try reinstalling the application. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to a system The "Using the System Restore Utility" restore point. The Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD Reinstall all Compaq drivers. Start > Help and Support > Fixing a problem Review troubleshooting procedures. The "Repairing the Operating ...
Perform the following restore procedures in the order presented. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you suspect the problem could be caused by a preinstalled or preloaded application, try to solve or diagnose ...you try reinstalling the application. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to a system The "Using the System Restore Utility" restore point. The Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD Reinstall all Compaq drivers. Start > Help and Support > Fixing a problem Review troubleshooting procedures. The "Repairing the Operating ...
Software Guide
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...field, and then select OK. The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD included with your notebook. Type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where... within several seconds, select Start > Run. Software Guide 4-11 Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality can be reinstalled from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then ...
...field, and then select OK. The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD included with your notebook. Type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where... within several seconds, select Start > Run. Software Guide 4-11 Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality can be reinstalled from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then ...
Software Guide
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... Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD, and on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be provided with... some notebook models. Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard ...
... Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD, and on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be provided with... some notebook models. Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard ...
Software Guide
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...hours to complete. ■ Repairing the operating system preserves your data and settings. ■ Reinstalling the operating system deletes all drivers required for notebook functionality must be used to repair or to reinstall the operating system. To fully restore your system, you will also need ...text field, and then select OK. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all files on the notebook. 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 on...
...hours to complete. ■ Repairing the operating system preserves your data and settings. ■ Reinstalling the operating system deletes all drivers required for notebook functionality must be used to repair or to reinstall the operating system. To fully restore your system, you will also need ...text field, and then select OK. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all files on the notebook. 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 on...
Software Guide
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... Operating System Recovery CD does not open after several minutes, the boot order settings on your notebook might have finished reinstalling drivers, you must reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality, You might take a few minutes, the Welcome to the Boot Menu in the"Configuring... Your Notebook" section in Windows. Select Format the partition using this partition. 10. Press F8 to continue...
... Operating System Recovery CD does not open after several minutes, the boot order settings on your notebook might have finished reinstalling drivers, you must reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality, You might take a few minutes, the Welcome to the Boot Menu in the"Configuring... Your Notebook" section in Windows. Select Format the partition using this partition. 10. Press F8 to continue...
Software Guide
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...you update all reinstalled software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. For more information about updating the drivers on your former configuration, some software might have reinstalled drivers, you can access from a Help button or menu item within the ... system, select Start > Help and Support > Windows Update, and then follow the instructions included with the software. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update optional software, follow the instructions on the software...
...you update all reinstalled software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. For more information about updating the drivers on your former configuration, some software might have reinstalled drivers, you can access from a Help button or menu item within the ... system, select Start > Help and Support > Windows Update, and then follow the instructions included with the software. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update optional software, follow the instructions on the software...
Software Guide
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...Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online 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 communicating on the Web. After you need. Follow ..., video, games, and photos (select models). ■ Get basic and detailed information about using and maintaining your notebook for networking and for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up your notebook. In the Help and Support Center, you can: ■ Learn how to default values, select Exit menu >...
...Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online 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 communicating on the Web. After you need. Follow ..., video, games, and photos (select models). ■ Get basic and detailed information about using and maintaining your notebook for networking and for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up your notebook. In the Help and Support Center, you can: ■ Learn how to default values, select Exit menu >...
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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... 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 ...Restore 4-10 when to do 4-15 battery pack causing CD or DVD write corruption 3-7 when to remove 1-3 battery power vs. 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,...
... 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 ...Restore 4-10 when to do 4-15 battery pack causing CD or DVD write corruption 3-7 when to remove 1-3 battery power vs. 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,...
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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.