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...technical support for software that was either preinstalled by HP on the HP branded product or included with the HP branded product at the time of your proof of the product. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. HP DOES NOT WARRANT SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE... PRODUCTS OR THE OPERATING SYSTEM PREINSTALLED BY HP. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED HP OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF HP OF THE POSSIBILITY OF...
...technical support for software that was either preinstalled by HP on the HP branded product or included with the HP branded product at the time of your proof of the product. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. HP DOES NOT WARRANT SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE... PRODUCTS OR THE OPERATING SYSTEM PREINSTALLED BY HP. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED HP OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF HP OF THE POSSIBILITY OF...
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Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 372368-002 March 2005 This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your notebook. It also includes details about managing notebook power and security, as well as specifications that may be helpful when you travel with the notebook.
Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 372368-002 March 2005 This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your notebook. It also includes details about managing notebook power and security, as well as specifications that may be helpful when you travel with the notebook.
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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 ... Is USB 9-1 USB 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 ... Is USB 9-1 USB 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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...and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc 14-2 Accessing Notebook Information 14-2 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 14-4 Downloading a ROM Update 14-4 Downloading Other HP Software 14-6 System Recovery 14-8 Safeguarding Your Data 14-8 Altiris Local Recovery...Other Software 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-2 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 Cleaning an Optional External Mouse 15-5 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping 16-1 Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook 16-2 A Specifications Operating Environment A-1 Rated ...
...and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc 14-2 Accessing Notebook Information 14-2 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 14-4 Downloading a ROM Update 14-4 Downloading Other HP Software 14-6 System Recovery 14-8 Safeguarding Your Data 14-8 Altiris Local Recovery...Other Software 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-2 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 Cleaning an Optional External Mouse 15-5 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping 16-1 Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook 16-2 A Specifications Operating Environment A-1 Rated ...
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.... Adapts the modem cable for a non-RJ-11 telephone 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 modem adapter. *Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by model. 1-16 Hardware and ...
.... Adapts the modem cable for a non-RJ-11 telephone 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 modem adapter. *Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by model. 1-16 Hardware and ...
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...the power source changes from external power to external power or running on external and battery power for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state. To access Windows XP processor performance controls: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >... Each power scheme for the available power schemes. 2-16 Hardware and Software Guide Different states may be used, depending on whether the notebook is running on battery power. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set , no other intervention is required to control ...
...the power source changes from external power to external power or running on external and battery power for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state. To access Windows XP processor performance controls: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >... Each power scheme for the available power schemes. 2-16 Hardware and Software Guide Different states may be used, depending on whether the notebook is running on battery power. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set , no other intervention is required to control ...
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..., that may also be supplied by the documentation included with your PC Card to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). ■ The notebook supports 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. ■ The notebook is equipped with one PC Card slot, it supports one Type I or Type II card...
..., that may also be supplied by the documentation included with your PC Card to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). ■ The notebook supports 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. ■ The notebook is equipped with one PC Card slot, it supports one Type I or Type II card...
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In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is required. Hardware and Software Guide 10-1 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. 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to an analog telephone line. 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.
In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is required. Hardware and Software Guide 10-1 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. 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to an analog telephone line. 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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... adapter 3 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Plug the other end of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter. 3. Hardware and Software Guide 10-3 To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have... 2 into the network jack. 1. Plug the modem cable into the telephone jack. ✎ Telephone jacks and adapters vary by country. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region.
... adapter 3 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Plug the other end of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter. 3. Hardware and Software Guide 10-3 To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have... 2 into the network jack. 1. Plug the modem cable into the telephone jack. ✎ Telephone jacks and adapters vary by country. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region.
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... refer to the "Optional Security Cable" section in this chapter for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). Security To Protect Against Use This Security...■ Windows updates ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter. For information about displaying system information and using Computer Setup to set specific security preferences are provided in this...
... refer to the "Optional Security Cable" section in this chapter for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). Security To Protect Against Use This Security...■ Windows updates ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter. For information about displaying system information and using Computer Setup to set specific security preferences are provided in this...
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...the system. ■ View specification information about the notebook and any battery packs in Computer Setup with factory default settings. (Identification information is retained.) Cancel changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the notebook. Restore system configuration settings from... controller version, and system ROM. The changes you save are in effect when the notebook restarts. 13-4 Hardware and Software Guide Then exit and restart the notebook. Save system configuration settings to floppy Restore from a diskette. Computer Setup Computer Setup...
...the system. ■ View specification information about the notebook and any battery packs in Computer Setup with factory default settings. (Identification information is retained.) Cancel changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the notebook. Restore system configuration settings from... controller version, and system ROM. The changes you save are in effect when the notebook restarts. 13-4 Hardware and Software Guide Then exit and restart the notebook. Save system configuration settings to floppy Restore from a diskette. Computer Setup Computer Setup...
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A Specifications Operating Environment The operating environment information in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (...% 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to use or transport the notebook in the following table may be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Hardware and Software Guide A-1
A Specifications Operating Environment The operating environment information in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (...% 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to use or transport the notebook in the following table may be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Hardware and Software Guide A-1
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...only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied or approved by an AC or a DC power source. The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications: Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W 4.74 A This ...product is strongly recommended that the notebook be helpful if you plan to -phase voltage not exceeding 230 Vrms. A-2 Hardware and Software Guide Specifications Rated Input Power ...
...only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied or approved by an AC or a DC power source. The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications: Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W 4.74 A This ...product is strongly recommended that the notebook be helpful if you plan to -phase voltage not exceeding 230 Vrms. A-2 Hardware and Software Guide Specifications Rated Input Power ...
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... ■ Tracking and security of certain system software and hardware components. ✎ Support for managing client (user) desktop, workstation, and notebook computers in this chapter may vary, depending on the computer model and/or version of management software installed on the computer). ■ Fault ...notification and recovery of computer assets (the hardware and software installed on your computer. Hardware and Software Guide C-1 C HP Client Management Solutions Client management provides standards-based solutions for specific features described in a networked environment.
... ■ Tracking and security of certain system software and hardware components. ✎ Support for managing client (user) desktop, workstation, and notebook computers in this chapter may vary, depending on the computer model and/or version of management software installed on the computer). ■ Fault ...notification and recovery of computer assets (the hardware and software installed on your computer. Hardware and Software Guide C-1 C HP Client Management Solutions Client management provides standards-based solutions for specific features described in a networked environment.
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See passwords airport security devices 5-2 altitude specifications A-1 ambient light sensor hotkey 3-7, 3-10, 3-19 turning on and off 3-19 antivirus software 12-20 applications. Index 1394 port 1-13 A AC adapter 1-16 AC power 2-18 accessing notebook information 14-2 administrative password. See software asset tag 12-18 audio cable 4-5 audio features 4-1 audio-in jack identifying...
See passwords airport security devices 5-2 altitude specifications A-1 ambient light sensor hotkey 3-7, 3-10, 3-19 turning on and off 3-19 antivirus software 12-20 applications. Index 1394 port 1-13 A AC adapter 1-16 AC power 2-18 accessing notebook information 14-2 administrative password. See software asset tag 12-18 audio cable 4-5 audio features 4-1 audio-in jack identifying...
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... from 2-12 resuming from 2-11 hibernation file 8-13 hotkeys changing power options 2-13 overview 3-6 quick reference 3-7 switch image 3-9 with external keyboards 3-11 HP administrator password 12-7 hub, USB 9-2 humidity specifications A-1 I IDE drive light 1-2, 5-3 Info Center 3-21 Info Center button 1-6, 3-15 infrared 11-17, 11-18 infrared port 1-9 initiating hibernation 2-11 internal microphone...
... from 2-12 resuming from 2-11 hibernation file 8-13 hotkeys changing power options 2-13 overview 3-6 quick reference 3-7 switch image 3-9 with external keyboards 3-11 HP administrator password 12-7 hub, USB 9-2 humidity specifications A-1 I IDE drive light 1-2, 5-3 Info Center 3-21 Info Center button 1-6, 3-15 infrared 11-17, 11-18 infrared port 1-9 initiating hibernation 2-11 internal microphone...
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...; jacks power conserving battery power 2-32, 6-4 switching sources 2-18 See also battery pack; DVDs ownership tag 12-18 P passwords HP administrator 12-7 security 2-15 PC Card drivers 6-1 inserting 6-2 overview 6-1 power conservation 6-4 removing 6-4 software 6-1 specifications 6-1 stopping 6-4 PC Card slot 1-13 pointing device preferences 3-5 pointing stick identifying 1-3, 3-2 replacing cap 3-4 using 3-4 pointing stick buttons 1-3, 3-2 Port Replicator enabling...
...; jacks power conserving battery power 2-32, 6-4 switching sources 2-18 See also battery pack; DVDs ownership tag 12-18 P passwords HP administrator 12-7 security 2-15 PC Card drivers 6-1 inserting 6-2 overview 6-1 power conservation 6-4 removing 6-4 software 6-1 specifications 6-1 stopping 6-4 PC Card slot 1-13 pointing device preferences 3-5 pointing stick identifying 1-3, 3-2 replacing cap 3-4 using 3-4 pointing stick buttons 1-3, 3-2 Port Replicator enabling...
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...name and number, notebook 1-17 ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager utility 12-25 Q Quick Launch buttons 3-15 Quick Launch Buttons software adding icon to notification area 3-16 opening 3-16 settings 3-18 Quick Tile 3-20 R RAM (random access memory) 8-13 rated input power specifications A-2 regional settings DVD... slot 1-12 security features 12-1 security password 2-15 serial number 12-18 serial number, notebook 1-17 serial port 1-11 Service Tag 1-17 shutdown procedures, emergency 2-12 sleep button 2-13 slots PC Card 1-13 SD Card 1-13, 7-1 security cable 1-12 smart card reader 1-13 smart...
...name and number, notebook 1-17 ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager utility 12-25 Q Quick Launch buttons 3-15 Quick Launch Buttons software adding icon to notification area 3-16 opening 3-16 settings 3-18 Quick Tile 3-20 R RAM (random access memory) 8-13 rated input power specifications A-2 regional settings DVD... slot 1-12 security features 12-1 security password 2-15 serial number 12-18 serial number, notebook 1-17 serial port 1-11 Service Tag 1-17 shutdown procedures, emergency 2-12 sleep button 2-13 slots PC Card 1-13 SD Card 1-13, 7-1 security cable 1-12 smart card reader 1-13 smart...
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... 12-25 removing 12-26 SoftPaq 14-4 software antivirus 12-20 firewall 12-3, 12-21 installing 4-9 modem 10-7 PC Card 6-1 security features 12-1 supported 4-8 USB devices 9-2 version information hotkey 3-10 software updates 14-1 determining system ...ROM version 14-2 identifying software packages 14-4 ROMPaq 14-4 SoftPaq 14-4 updating system ROM from Internet 14-4 Sonic RecordNow! 4-8 speakers, internal 4-1, 4-3 specifications operating environment A-1 rated input power A-2 standby avoiding with infrared 11-18 hotkey 3-7, 3-8 initiating 2-7, 2-10 overview 2-5 resuming from 1-5, 2-2, 2-10, ...
... 12-25 removing 12-26 SoftPaq 14-4 software antivirus 12-20 firewall 12-3, 12-21 installing 4-9 modem 10-7 PC Card 6-1 security features 12-1 supported 4-8 USB devices 9-2 version information hotkey 3-10 software updates 14-1 determining system ...ROM version 14-2 identifying software packages 14-4 ROMPaq 14-4 SoftPaq 14-4 updating system ROM from Internet 14-4 Sonic RecordNow! 4-8 speakers, internal 4-1, 4-3 specifications operating environment A-1 rated input power A-2 standby avoiding with infrared 11-18 hotkey 3-7, 3-8 initiating 2-7, 2-10 overview 2-5 resuming from 1-5, 2-2, 2-10, ...
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... Hardware and Software Guide Index resuming from standby 2-11 using 3-3 TouchPad buttons 1-3, 3-2 TouchPad scroll zone 1-4, 3-2 travel battery 2-19 travel battery connector 1-15 traveling with the notebook battery pack temperature considerations 2-34 environmental specifications A-2 Modem Approval label 1-17 wireless certification labels 1-17 troubleshooting locked system 1-5, 2-2 travel connection problems 10-5 turning off the...
... Hardware and Software Guide Index resuming from standby 2-11 using 3-3 TouchPad buttons 1-3, 3-2 TouchPad scroll zone 1-4, 3-2 travel battery 2-19 travel battery connector 1-15 traveling with the notebook battery pack temperature considerations 2-34 environmental specifications A-2 Modem Approval label 1-17 wireless certification labels 1-17 troubleshooting locked system 1-5, 2-2 travel connection problems 10-5 turning off the...