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Contents 6 PC Cards What Is a PC Card 6-1 PC Card Insertion 6-2 PC Card Removal 6-4 7 SD Cards What Is an SD Card 7-1 SD Card Insertion 7-2 SD Card Removal 7-3 8 Memory Modules What Is a Memory Module 8-1 Expansion Memory Module Slot 8-2 ... Device Connection 9-2 Operating System and Software 9-2 USB Legacy Support 9-3 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem 10-1 Connecting a Modem Cable 10-2 Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter . 10-3 Modem Region Selection 10-4 Preinstalled Communication Software 10-7 Network 10-7 vi Hardware and Software Guide
Contents 6 PC Cards What Is a PC Card 6-1 PC Card Insertion 6-2 PC Card Removal 6-4 7 SD Cards What Is an SD Card 7-1 SD Card Insertion 7-2 SD Card Removal 7-3 8 Memory Modules What Is a Memory Module 8-1 Expansion Memory Module Slot 8-2 ... Device Connection 9-2 Operating System and Software 9-2 USB Legacy Support 9-3 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem 10-1 Connecting a Modem Cable 10-2 Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter . 10-3 Modem Region Selection 10-4 Preinstalled Communication Software 10-7 Network 10-7 vi Hardware and Software Guide
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Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. 1-10 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Rear Components Component 1 Power connector 2 External monitor port Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter.
Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. 1-10 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Rear Components Component 1 Power connector 2 External monitor port Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter.
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... (SD) Memory Cards. Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot. The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be connected to block airflow. Enables airflow to the notebook. Supports optional Type I or Type II PC Cards. The External MultiBay must ...be used with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. PC Card slot q PC Card eject button Component ID Description...
... (SD) Memory Cards. Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot. The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be connected to block airflow. Enables airflow to the notebook. Supports optional Type I or Type II PC Cards. The External MultiBay must ...be used with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. PC Card slot q PC Card eject button Component ID Description...
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... jack. Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Enables the notebook to run on electrical power and charges the battery pack. 2 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 3 Primary battery pack* 4 Modem adapter* 5 Modem cable* Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to a telephone jack or a country-specific...
... jack. Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Enables the notebook to run on electrical power and charges the battery pack. 2 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 3 Primary battery pack* 4 Modem adapter* 5 Modem cable* Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to a telephone jack or a country-specific...
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... following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional automobile or aircraft adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional AC adapter ■ Optional docking device 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system...
... following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional automobile or aircraft adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional AC adapter ■ Optional docking device 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system...
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...power according to external AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. For example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook switches to battery power if the AC adapter is turned off. When a charged ...battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook is connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack ...
...power according to external AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. For example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook switches to battery power if the AC adapter is turned off. When a charged ...battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook is connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack ...
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... pack is a 8-cell lithium-ion battery pack that can be used with your notebook, to contact Customer Care. Refer to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section, later in this chapter. ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be unused for two weeks or more, remove the battery ...pack and store it to the bottom of the notebook. For additional information, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet...
... pack is a 8-cell lithium-ion battery pack that can be used with your notebook, to contact Customer Care. Refer to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section, later in this chapter. ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be unused for two weeks or more, remove the battery ...pack and store it to the bottom of the notebook. For additional information, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet...
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...■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full charge through the AC adapter. Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a ...battery pack, charge it cannot charge a battery pack. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23 External power can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be supplied through the following: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional automobile or aircraft...
...■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full charge through the AC adapter. Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a ...battery pack, charge it cannot charge a battery pack. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23 External power can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be supplied through the following: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional automobile or aircraft...
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...is selected. To verify that hibernation is turned off. In a critical low-battery condition: ■ If hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in standby, then shuts down and loses your unsaved work. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery...condition when external power is on or in standby, the notebook remains briefly in standby, the notebook initiates hibernation. ■ If hibernation is disabled and the notebook is available, connect the AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. 2-26 Hardware and Software Guide If a low-battery condition...
...is selected. To verify that hibernation is turned off. In a critical low-battery condition: ■ If hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in standby, then shuts down and loses your unsaved work. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery...condition when external power is on or in standby, the notebook remains briefly in standby, the notebook initiates hibernation. ■ If hibernation is disabled and the notebook is available, connect the AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. 2-26 Hardware and Software Guide If a low-battery condition...
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... fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet or an optional adapter or charger. (The battery light on the notebook is turned on the notebook is turned off . How to external power until the battery pack is off or... Pack This section describes when and how to calibrate a new battery pack before first use , but it should not be necessary more . Leave the notebook connected to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack, you observe a significant change in use . To charge the battery pack: 1. Charging the Battery Pack ...
... fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet or an optional adapter or charger. (The battery light on the notebook is turned on the notebook is turned off . How to external power until the battery pack is off or... Pack This section describes when and how to calibrate a new battery pack before first use , but it should not be necessary more . Leave the notebook connected to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack, you observe a significant change in use . To charge the battery pack: 1. Charging the Battery Pack ...
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... audio cable, available from most electronics retailers. Multimedia Video Features The notebook features a 7-pin, dual-purpose S-Video-out jack that enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be used with the notebook. The S-Video connection usually provides a higher quality image than a ...composite video connection. The S-Video-out jack features three extra pins that connects the notebook to an optional S-Video device, such...
... audio cable, available from most electronics retailers. Multimedia Video Features The notebook features a 7-pin, dual-purpose S-Video-out jack that enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be used with the notebook. The S-Video connection usually provides a higher quality image than a ...composite video connection. The S-Video-out jack features three extra pins that connects the notebook to an optional S-Video device, such...
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MultiBay II Security Screw To enhance the security of your MultiBay II drive, a MultiBay II security screw has been installed on the bottom of the notebook beneath the MultiBay II. Drives MultiBay II Drive The MultiBay II accepts an optional hard drive module (with an adapter) as well as an optional optical drive. The security screw must be installed for shipping, but can be removed for normal use. ✎ The security screw must be removed before you remove a drive from or insert a drive into the MultiBay II. Hardware and Software Guide 5-9
MultiBay II Security Screw To enhance the security of your MultiBay II drive, a MultiBay II security screw has been installed on the bottom of the notebook beneath the MultiBay II. Drives MultiBay II Drive The MultiBay II accepts an optional hard drive module (with an adapter) as well as an optional optical drive. The security screw must be installed for shipping, but can be removed for normal use. ✎ The security screw must be removed before you remove a drive from or insert a drive into the MultiBay II. Hardware and Software Guide 5-9
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Drives MultiBay II Hard Drive The MultiBay II accepts optional hard drive modules that include a hard drive attached to an adapter. Inserting a Hard Drive Module To insert a hard drive module into the MultiBay II, gently slide the hard drive module into the MultiBay II until it is seated, pressing the right side of the module. 5-10 Hardware and Software Guide
Drives MultiBay II Hard Drive The MultiBay II accepts optional hard drive modules that include a hard drive attached to an adapter. Inserting a Hard Drive Module To insert a hard drive module into the MultiBay II, gently slide the hard drive module into the MultiBay II until it is seated, pressing the right side of the module. 5-10 Hardware and Software Guide
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A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to a digital PBX system line can permanently damage the modem. Hardware and Software Guide 10-1 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to an analog telephone line. In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital PBX system line.
A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to a digital PBX system line can permanently damage the modem. Hardware and Software Guide 10-1 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to an analog telephone line. In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital PBX system line.
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... the RJ-11 (modem) jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region. Plug the modem cable into the telephone jack. ✎ Telephone jacks and adapters vary by country. Hardware and Software Guide 10-3 Plug the other end of electrical shock, fire, or damage... of the modem cable 2 into the network jack. 1. To connect the modem to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter. 3.
... the RJ-11 (modem) jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region. Plug the modem cable into the telephone jack. ✎ Telephone jacks and adapters vary by country. Hardware and Software Guide 10-3 Plug the other end of electrical shock, fire, or damage... of the modem cable 2 into the network jack. 1. To connect the modem to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter. 3.
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Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you are three popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to a Corporate WLAN...
Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you are three popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to a Corporate WLAN...
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...802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with your...and Support. ■ Refer to the documentation included with your wireless router and other electronic devices. The Troubleshooting guide on the Notebook Documentation disc contains a section about using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that your router is turned on. For more...
...802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with your...and Support. ■ Refer to the documentation included with your wireless router and other electronic devices. The Troubleshooting guide on the Notebook Documentation disc contains a section about using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that your router is turned on. For more...
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...the Software Setup utility. Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation Your WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook: a. Wireless (Select Models Only) Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. To identify an integrated... 802.11 wireless device: 1. b. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. c. Identify the 802.11 wireless device ...
...the Software Setup utility. Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation Your WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook: a. Wireless (Select Models Only) Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. To identify an integrated... 802.11 wireless device: 1. b. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. c. Identify the 802.11 wireless device ...
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...access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook ■ Power-on password* ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "Credential ...Manager for ProtectTools" section in this chapter for additional information. Security To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from a Device security* CD, diskette, or internal network adapter...
...access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook ■ Power-on password* ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "Credential ...Manager for ProtectTools" section in this chapter for additional information. Security To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from a Device security* CD, diskette, or internal network adapter...
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... and install a ROM update only when the notebook is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To download a ROM update: 1. Software Update and Recovery Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on the HP Web site is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. A Readme.txt file contains information regarding installing...
... and install a ROM update only when the notebook is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To download a ROM update: 1. Software Update and Recovery Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on the HP Web site is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. A Readme.txt file contains information regarding installing...