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The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections. It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information. Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370697-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook.
The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections. It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information. Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370697-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook.
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... Components 1-3 Bottom Panel Components 1-4 Status Lights 1-5 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad...
... Components 1-3 Bottom Panel Components 1-4 Status Lights 1-5 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad...
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...Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power ...Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-3 To Check Battery Status 3-3 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-4 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-5 To ...
...Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power ...Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-3 To Check Battery Status 3-3 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-4 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-5 To ...
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... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and...
... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) - Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) - Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
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Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country.
Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country.
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...if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged ■ Amber-AC ...-AC adapter is not connected Reference Guide 1-5 Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and ...
...if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged ■ Amber-AC ...-AC adapter is not connected Reference Guide 1-5 Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and ...
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... habits for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. Reference Guide 1-7 Insert...
... habits for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. Reference Guide 1-7 Insert...
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...the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the... notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä...
...the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the... notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä...
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...full power. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by ...Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for several hours to feel warm or hot when used continuously. Plug in for the notebook to fully charge the battery pack. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of...
...full power. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by ...Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for several hours to feel warm or hot when used continuously. Plug in for the notebook to fully charge the battery pack. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of...
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... on , ■ Saves maximum status light will blink. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Computer > Stand By. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on the notebook. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. and other components. ■ Maintains current session in...
... on , ■ Saves maximum status light will blink. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Computer > Stand By. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on the notebook. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. and other components. ■ Maintains current session in...
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... correcting this limit, your DVD player software for details about setting region codes. When you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to Portable/Laptop. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in which they are trying to play ... for your last change the region code only a limited number of the world in the disc data. Basic Operation To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you are sold. These codes prevent DVD movies...
... correcting this limit, your DVD player software for details about setting region codes. When you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to Portable/Laptop. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in which they are trying to play ... for your last change the region code only a limited number of the world in the disc data. Basic Operation To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you are sold. These codes prevent DVD movies...
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... put it in Hibernation mode before transporting it. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter. To Safeguard Your Data ■ Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to protect against bumps and jolts. ■...in a carrying case or other media, or network drives. ■ Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up your work regularly. Copy files to check your files and ...
... put it in Hibernation mode before transporting it. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter. To Safeguard Your Data ■ Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to protect against bumps and jolts. ■...in a carrying case or other media, or network drives. ■ Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up your work regularly. Copy files to check your files and ...
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...using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a...time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. ■ If you are using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off the internal display (press the optional TV Now! Basic Operation To Extend the Life of the Display ■ Set the...
...using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a...time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. ■ If you are using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off the internal display (press the optional TV Now! Basic Operation To Extend the Life of the Display ■ Set the...
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You can maximize operating time without compromising performance. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Reference Guide 3-1 Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to help you are running your working habits. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
You can maximize operating time without compromising performance. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Reference Guide 3-1 Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to help you are running your working habits. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
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...information that all your current session. This is turned off. The notebook stays in Windows. session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive... and display based on . To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook off the display to enter Standby. No pointing devices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial...
...information that all your current session. This is turned off. The notebook stays in Windows. session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive... and display based on . To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook off the display to enter Standby. No pointing devices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial...
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... the power icon to Never. Reference Guide 3-3 Battery Packs and Power Management To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes You can also save the settings as either a percentage of timeouts after which your notebook automatically shuts down completely. Select the Power Schemes... tab, then enter the settings you do not want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to display the remaining battery charge. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance...
... the power icon to Never. Reference Guide 3-3 Battery Packs and Power Management To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes You can also save the settings as either a percentage of timeouts after which your notebook automatically shuts down completely. Select the Power Schemes... tab, then enter the settings you do not want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to display the remaining battery charge. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance...
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...you will not be able to turn on again until you can continue to a critically low level. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. To Respond to see the battery status. See the "Getting Started with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ ...restore power by doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. On the battery pack 1. Battery Packs and Power Management From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start...
...you will not be able to turn on again until you can continue to a critically low level. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. To Respond to see the battery status. See the "Getting Started with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ ...restore power by doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. On the battery pack 1. Battery Packs and Power Management From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start...
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...PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to save your notebook has a multispeed processor, use the lower speed on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of use. Reference Guide 3-5 The notebook is normally warm when plugged into the notebook. To Get the Most from Your Battery... the AC adapter, especially when using it for a fully charged battery pack depends on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). Charging can take several hours. Do not recharge the notebook in Hibernation whenever you want to the lowest comfortable level (Fn...
...PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to save your notebook has a multispeed processor, use the lower speed on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of use. Reference Guide 3-5 The notebook is normally warm when plugged into the notebook. To Get the Most from Your Battery... the AC adapter, especially when using it for a fully charged battery pack depends on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). Charging can take several hours. Do not recharge the notebook in Hibernation whenever you want to the lowest comfortable level (Fn...
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... for more than one month or more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to extend the life of your notebook has a wireless on -off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it...with an application that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of a stored battery pack. Some PC Cards use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you finish using or charging...
... for more than one month or more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to extend the life of your notebook has a wireless on -off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it...with an application that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of a stored battery pack. Some PC Cards use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you finish using or charging...