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Hardware Guide

Hardware Components

Rear Components

Component

Description

1

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter.

2

Exhaust vent

Allows airflow to cool internal 
components. Additional vents are 
on the bottom of the notebook.

Ä

To prevent overheating, do 
not obstruct the vent. Do not 
allow a hard surface, such as 
an adjoining printer, or a soft 
surface, such as bedding or 
clothing, to block airflow.

3

External monitor connector 

Connects an optional external monitor 
or overhead projector.

4

Parallel connector

Connects an optional parallel device, 
such as a printer.

5

RJ-11 jack (select models)

Connects the modem cable. 
(select models)

Summary of Contents for Presario R3000 - Notebook PC

Page 1: ...Number 355390 001 November 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features including connectors for external devices It also includes power and environmental specifications which might be helpful when traveling with the notebook ...

Page 2: ...ion contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Hardware Guide Compaq Notebook Series First ...

Page 3: ... 5 Wireless On Off Button and Application Keys 1 6 Function and Keypad Keys 1 7 Front Components 1 8 Rear Components 1 10 Left Side Components 1 11 Right Side Components 1 13 Bottom Components 1 15 Labels 1 16 Additional Standard Components 1 17 Documentation Library CD 1 17 Cords Cables and Adapters 1 18 2 TouchPad and Keyboard Using the TouchPad 2 1 Setting TouchPad Preferences 2 2 Using the Hot...

Page 4: ...kbar 3 4 Managing Low Battery Conditions 3 5 Identifying a Low Battery Condition 3 5 Identifying a Critical Low Battery Condition 3 5 Verifying Hibernation Settings 3 6 Resolving Low Battery Conditions 3 6 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3 7 When to Calibrate 3 7 How to Calibrate 3 7 Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings 3 9 Conserving Power as You Work 3 9 Storing a Battery Pack 3 10 Disposing ...

Page 5: ...ing an Optional SD Memory Card 4 13 Connecting an Optional Digital Drive to the USB Port 4 14 Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into an Optional Digital Bay 4 17 Removing an Optional Digital Drive from an Optional Digital Bay 4 18 Finding Optional Drive Software Information 4 18 5 Audio and Video Adjusting Volume 5 1 Using the Volume Buttons 5 1 Using the Volume Control Icon 5 2 Using the Intern...

Page 6: ...Connecting the Modem with an Adapter 7 4 Special Restrictions in Certain Countries 7 5 Changing Your Modem Settings 7 5 Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN 7 6 Turning a Network Connection Off and On 7 8 Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models 7 8 Turning Wireless Communication On and Off 7 10 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 11 Checking the Wireless Connection Status 7 12 Making Bl...

Page 7: ...oving an Optional Digital Media Card 8 7 Disabling an Optional Digital Media Card 8 8 Increasing Memory 8 8 Displaying Memory Information 8 8 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 8 9 Replacing the Hard Drive 8 14 Finding More Upgrade Information 8 17 9 Specifications Operating Environment 9 1 Rated Input Power 9 1 Index ...

Page 8: ...ion and by model This guide includes illustrations for the different models and features In each section refer to the illustrations that closely match your notebook The illustrations in Chapter 1 identify the standard external features included in most notebook models Display Component Description Display release latch Opens the notebook ...

Page 9: ... selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 3 TouchPad on off button Turns TouchPad on or off 4 TouchPad light On TouchPad is enabled For information about TouchPad settings see Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ...

Page 10: ...by Off Notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Power Standby light On Notebook is turned on Blinking Notebook is in Standby Off Notebook is off or in Hibernation 3 Battery light On Battery pack is charging Blinking Battery pack has reached a low battery condition Off AC power is applied with battery pack either fully charged or not installed or no AC power is applied ...

Page 11: ...ht also referred to as hard drive optical drive activity light On The internal hard drive or the optical drive bay is being accessed 4 Optical disk drive light On The optical drive bay is being accessed 5 5 in 1 Memory Reader light select models On Memory Reader is accessing an optional digital media card For information about using num lock the internal keypad or an external keypad see Chapter 2 ...

Page 12: ...resume from Hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold the button for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook 2 Mute button On Audio is muted 3 Volume buttons 2 Decrease and increase the system volume To decrease volume use the left button To increase volume use the right button This table describes default settings ...

Page 13: ...eless On Off button Enables wireless functionality but does not create a wireless connection To set up and complete a wireless connection additional hardware and software might be required 2 Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu 3 Windows Applications key Displays shortcut menu for any highlighted items ...

Page 14: ...ssing Fn F8 increases screen brightness 2 Function keys 11 Perform system and application tasks When combined with the Fn key function keys F1 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys The F2 function key is not used 3 Keypad keys 15 Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad For more information refer to the Hotkey Quick Reference section in Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ...

Page 15: ...Standby light On Notebook is turned on Blinking Notebook is in Standby Off Notebook is off or in Hibernation 3 Display release latch Opens the notebook 4 IDE Integrated Drive Electronics light also referred to as hard drive optical drive activity light On The internal hard drive or optical drive bay is being accessed continued ...

Page 16: ...low battery condition Off AC power is applied with battery pack either fully charged or not installed or no AC power is applied 6 Wireless On Off button Enables wireless functionality but does not create a wireless connection To set up and complete a wireless connection additional hardware and software might be required ...

Page 17: ...f the notebook Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct the vent Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining printer or a soft surface such as bedding or clothing to block airflow 3 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector 4 Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer 5 RJ 11 jack select models Connects the modem cabl...

Page 18: ... from being mishandled or stolen 2 5 in 1 Memory Reader and light select models Supports 5 optional digital media formats SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard SmartMedia Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro Light On Slot is accessing digital media 3 PC Card slot 1 or 2 slots select models Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Card 4 PC Card eject button 1 or 2 buttons select mod...

Page 19: ...al Bay Supports optional pocket sized Digital Drive Diskette drive Supports standard 1 4 MB diskette No drive No drive bay is installed 7 One of 4 optical drive bay configurations CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD CD RW combo drive Can write to recordable CDs but cannot write to recordable DVDs Type of drive varies by model DVD RW R and CD RW combo drive Can write to both recordable CDs and DVDs ...

Page 20: ...active 2 Volume buttons 3 and audio mute light Decrease mute and increase the system volume To decrease volume use left button To increase volume use middle button To mute or restore volume use right button Light on Audio is muted 3 Audio out headphone jack Connects an optional headphone a headset or powered stereo speakers Also connects the audio function of an audio video device such as a televi...

Page 21: ... optional IEEE 1394 device such as a camcorder 7 Infrared port select models Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA compliant device 8 Expansion port Connects an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base 9 RJ 45 network jack Connects an optional network cable S Video out jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or v...

Page 22: ...Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct the vent Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining printer or a soft surface such as bedding or clothing to block airflow 4 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 5 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots one of which is accessible for an optional 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1024 MB memory module upgrade As shipped the memory slot might be filled...

Page 23: ...bleshoot problems with the operating system The System label affixed to the inside of the battery compartment provides regulatory information about the notebook The Product identification label affixed to the inside of the battery compartment contains the serial number S N of the notebook and a code describing the original configuration of the notebook The Modem approval label affixed to an option...

Page 24: ...ded with most notebook models Documentation Library CD Your notebook Documentation Library CD includes the following guides Hardware Guide the document you are viewing Software Guide Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety Comfort Guide Troubleshooting guide Modem and Networking guide For information about using the Documentation Library CD refer to the printed S...

Page 25: ...cables select models Connects the modem to an RJ 11 telephone jack or to a country specific modem adapter 4 Country specific modem adapter included by region as required Adapts the modem cable to a non RJ 11 telephone jack 5 Japan specific outlet adapter Japan only Connects the AC adapter to a 2 prong electrical outlet Power cords and modem cables vary in appearance by region AC adapters vary by r...

Page 26: ... the direction you want to move the cursor If the cursor continues to move after you take your finger off the TouchPad wait a few seconds for the cursor to stop moving Use the left and right TouchPad buttons 2 as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse Use the TouchPad on off button 3 to turn off the Touchpad This also turns off the TouchPad light 4 Identifying TouchPad component...

Page 27: ...the settings you can select are TouchPad tapping which enables you to tap the TouchPad once or twice to select an object Inertial Movement which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad Typing which prevents inadvertent tapping when typing on the keyboard Other features such as sensitivity virtual scrolling mouse trails and mouse speed preferen...

Page 28: ...Fn F5 The function keys on your keyboard might be lowercase fn f5 Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys 2 Excluding function key F2 the icons on F1 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook The F2 function key is not used Identifying hotkeys ...

Page 29: ...Fn F1 Not used Fn F2 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer Fn F3 Switch display image Fn F4 Initiate Standby Fn F5 Initiate QuickLock Fn F6 Decrease screen brightness Fn F7 Increase screen brightness Fn F8 Play pause or resume an audio CD or DVD Fn F9 Stop an audio CD or DVD Fn F10 Play the previous track or chapter of an audio CD or DVD Fn F11 Play the next track of an audio CD or DVD Fn F12 ...

Page 30: ...cialist for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook Press the Fn F1 hotkey to open the Help and Support Center window Open Internet Explorer Fn F3 Press the Fn F3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer Switch Display Image Fn F4 The Fn F4 hotkey switches the image among display devices connected to t...

Page 31: ...ion of the Fn F5 hotkey called the sleep button in Windows can be changed For example the Fn F5 hotkey can be set to initiate Hibernation instead of Standby For more information about Standby Hibernation and changing the function of the Fn F5 hotkey see the Power chapter in the Software Guide on this CD Initiate QuickLock Fn F6 The QuickLock operating system security feature disables the keyboard ...

Page 32: ...CD or DVD is playing in the optical drive press the Fn F9 hotkey to pause it If you have paused an audio CD or DVD in the optical drive by pressing the Fn F9 hotkey press the Fn F9 hotkey again to resume play Stop an Audio CD or DVD Fn F10 If an audio CD or DVD is playing in the optical drive press the Fn F10 hotkey to stop it Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn F11 Press the Fn F11 hotke...

Page 33: ...sing the Keypad The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the keypad is turned on each key on the keypad performs the functions indicated by the icon in the top right corner of the key The standard functions of the keypad keys are still available while the keypad is turned on See Turning the Keypad On and Off later in this chapter Identifying the keyp...

Page 34: ... or the num lock key on an external keypad to turn the keypad off The num lock light 2 turns on When the keypad is on or When an optional external keypad with num lock turned on is connected to the system The keypad cannot be turned on while an optional external keypad is connected to the USB connector on an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base Identifying the Fn and num lock keys and the num lock ...

Page 35: ...hen the keypad is turned off press and hold the Fn key while pressing the keypad key To make a keypad key function as a standard key while the keypad is turned on Press and hold the Fn key to type in lowercase Press and hold Fn shift to type in uppercase When the Fn key is released the keys return to their original mode Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off as You Work To turn num lock on or off on an e...

Page 36: ...xternal AC power the notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is disconnected from the notebook Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power and also protects your work in case of a power outage On the other hand a battery pack in the notebook slowly discharges even when the notebook is powered of...

Page 37: ...pressing the power button To insert a battery pack slide the battery into the battery bay until it is seated 1 To remove a battery pack slide and hold the battery release latch 2 toward the rear of the notebook as you pull the battery pack from the battery bay 3 ÄCAUTION Do not restore power until the power Standby light turns off indicating that the notebook is in Hibernation Turn on the notebook...

Page 38: ...urns off when the battery is fully charged Identifying the battery light Obtaining Accurate Charge Information Charging the battery pack prolongs battery life and increases the accuracy of the battery gauge When charging the battery Allow the battery pack to fully discharge before charging it Charge the battery pack fully Even a new battery pack can display charge information inaccurately if it ha...

Page 39: ...ms of percent of charge remaining and run time remaining The run time remaining indicates the approximate running time left if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level For example battery run time will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD Placing the Power Meter Icon on the Taskbar To place the Power Meter icon on the taskbar acces...

Page 40: ...gs and change other power defaults For details see the Power chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD Identifying a Critical Low Battery Condition If you do not resolve a low battery condition the notebook enters a critical low battery condition By default the notebook defines a critical low battery condition as 3 percent of a full battery charge remaining The battery light co...

Page 41: ...tery condition and initiated Hibernation do not restore power until the power Standby light turns off indicating that the notebook is in Hibernation If external power is available to the notebook connect the AC adapter If a charged battery pack is available shut down the notebook or initiate Hibernation Then insert a charged battery pack and turn the notebook back on If no power source is availabl...

Page 42: ...When the battery status display seems inaccurate When you observe a significant change in normal battery run time When the battery pack has not been used for one month or more How to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack you must fully charge fully discharge and then fully recharge the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack when the notebook is in use To charge the ba...

Page 43: ...o fully discharge the battery pack 1 Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar or select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes 2 Write down the 3 settings in the Plugged In column and the 3 settings in the Running on Batteries column so you can reset them after calibration 3 Select the drop down lists and set all 6 options in both columns to Never 4 Select th...

Page 44: ... the Running on Batteries column 4 Select the OK button ÄCAUTION To reenable Hibernation after calibrating the battery pack select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Hibernate and then select the Enable Hibernation check box Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in the following section extends the r...

Page 45: ...s for the display timeout To change display timeout settings select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Meter Select a short wait time from the Turn Off Monitor drop down list and then select OK For more details about using power options refer to the Power chapter in the Software Guide on the this CD Storing a Battery Pack ÄCAUTION To prevent damage to the battery p...

Page 46: ...ry packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to Compaq your authorized Compaq partners or their agents In other regions refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to contact a reseller or service provider and request information about battery pack disposal For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal and the complete text ...

Page 47: ...called a floppy disk drive or floppy drive Drives are often used to store or transport data Optical drives include CD and DVD drives Optical drives are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies DVD drives have a higher storage capacity than CD drives A DVD RW R and CD RW combo drive can write to both recordable CDs and recordable DVDs A DVD CD RW combo drive can write to recorda...

Page 48: ...cted to an optional Digital Bay or to a USB port with the HP USB Digital Drive cable either retracted or extended A diskette disk or disc that can be inserted or removed from a drive is referred to as a drive medium In this guide a diskette is used in a diskette drive a disk is used in a high capacity disk drive and a disc is used in an optical drive such as a CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive Drive m...

Page 49: ...mation about preventing electrostatic damage refer to the Electrostatic Discharge section in the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Documentation Library CD Excessive force can damage drive connectors When you insert a drive use only enough force to seat the drive Handle a drive carefully Do not drop it Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to devices with magnetic fields Products with...

Page 50: ...n ÄCAUTION Initiating Standby or Hibernation while playing optical drive media might stop the play or diminish the quality of the play Turn off all media before initiating Standby or Hibernation If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated when an optical drive is in use you might see a warning message Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby might stop the playback Do you want to c...

Page 51: ...ve 3 Select Properties AutoPlay and follow the instructions on the screen Canceling AutoPlay on an Audio CD To prevent an audio CD from opening when AutoPlay is enabled press the shift key as you insert the CD Displaying the Contents of a CD or DVD If AutoPlay is disabled and the contents of a CD or DVD are not displayed when you insert it you can display the contents manually 1 Select Start Run a...

Page 52: ...rd drive Some notebook models include an optional diskette drive or an optional HP USB Digital Drive The HP USB Digital Drive can be connected to one of the USB connectors or to the optional Digital Bay An optional disk drive can also be added to the system by attaching it to one of the USB connectors or to the 1394 connector For more on connecting external devices see Chapter 6 External Device Co...

Page 53: ... Drive Light The IDE Integrated Drive Electronics light turns on when the internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed The light is also referred to as the hard drive optical drive activity light Identifying the IDE drive light ...

Page 54: ...n the drive bezel to release the media tray and then pull the tray out until it is fully extended 2 3 Position a CD or one sided DVD over the tray spindle 3 label side up 4 Gently press on the disc near the hole until the disc snaps into place If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle and then press it down into position Handle the disc by the edges...

Page 55: ...t is fully extended 2 3 Remove the disc from the tray 3 by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case Removing a CD or DVD from an optical drive when power is available ...

Page 56: ...clip into the release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released then pull the tray out until it is fully extended 2 3 Remove the disc from the tray 3 If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case Re...

Page 57: ...it clicks into place The media eject button extends when the diskette is correctly inserted Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive Removing a Diskette Select Models To remove a diskette from a diskette drive 1 Press the media eject button on the drive to eject the diskette 2 Slide the diskette from the drive 3 Place the diskette in a protective case ...

Page 58: ...ch as digital pictures music video or data files An HP USB Digital Drive can be connected to the optional Digital Bay or to the USB port An SD Memory Card must be installed in the HP USB Digital Drive before you can install the Digital Drive in your notebook Depending on your notebook model you might or might not have an SD Memory Card You can purchase SD Memory Cards from computer or electronics ...

Page 59: ...rdware Guide 4 13 Installing an Optional SD Memory Card To install an SD Memory Card into the Digital Drive 1 Remove the cap of the Digital Drive 2 Insert an SD Memory Card into the SD slot of the Digital Drive ...

Page 60: ... to the USB port with the USB cable either retracted or extended To connect the Digital Drive with the USB cable retracted 1 Ensure that you have installed an SD Memory Card into the Digital Drive 2 Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into the USB port on your notebook Connecting the Digital Drive to the USB port ...

Page 61: ...Drives Hardware Guide 4 15 To connect the optional Digital Drive with the USB cable extended 1 Rotate the USB cable until it is fully extended Extending the USB Cable ...

Page 62: ...4 16 Hardware Guide Drives 2 Insert the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your notebook Connecting the extended USB cable to the USB Port ...

Page 63: ... To insert an optional Digital Drive into the optional Digital Bay 1 Ensure that you have installed an SD Memory Card into the Digital Drive 2 Gently insert the Digital Drive label side up into the Digital Bay until the drive clicks into place Inserting the Digital Drive into the Digital Bay ...

Page 64: ... 1 Press the Digital Drive release button 1 to eject the Digital Drive 2 Remove the Digital Drive from the bay 2 Removing the Digital Drive from the Digital Bay Finding Optional Drive Software Information Software you need to play CDs and DVDs is available on the notebook For more information refer to the Multimedia chapter in the Software Guide on this CD ...

Page 65: ...volume control software Volume adjustment is also available within some applications Using the Volume Buttons To adjust volume using the volume buttons To decrease volume press the left volume button 1 To increase volume press the middle volume button 1 To mute or restore volume press the right volume button 2 Identifying the volume buttons ...

Page 66: ...estore volume select or clear the Mute check box If you cannot see an icon you have placed on the taskbar it might be hidden Select the arrow or thick vertical bar on the taskbar and expand to view icons Using the Internal Speakers The internal speakers play stereo sound from applications the operating system games drive media the Internet and other sources If an external device such as a headset ...

Page 67: ...ecording application software and an external stereo microphone allows for stereo dual channel recordings and stereo playbacks Using sound recording application software and an external monoaural microphone allows for only monoaural single channel recordings and stereo playbacks As a result the sound will be the same on both left and right channels When connecting a microphone to the microphone ja...

Page 68: ... or a headset ÄCAUTION To prevent possible damage to an external device do not plug a monaural plug into the audio out jack When connecting a device to the audio out jack Use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug For best sound quality use 24 ohm to 32 ohm headphones When an external audio device is connected to the audio out jack the internal speakers are disabled ...

Page 69: ... computer or electronics retailers Plug the stereo end of the audio cable into the notebook audio out jack Plug the other end of the cable into the audio input jack on the external device Connecting the Video To transmit video signals through the S Video out jack you will need a standard S Video cable available from most computer or electronics retailers Plug either end of the S Video cable into t...

Page 70: ... before disconnecting the device from the system Changing the Color Television Format Color television formats are modes by which television video signals are sent and received To send signals between the notebook and a television both the notebook and the television must be using the same color television format The NTSC format is common in the United States Canada Japan and South Korea The PAL f...

Page 71: ... tab 2 Select the TV button and then select the Format tab 3 Select a television format either by name or by Country Region a To select a format by name select Format select a format name in the list and select the OK button b To select the default format for a region or country select Country Region select a location from the list and select the OK button 4 At the prompt restart the notebook ...

Page 72: ... manufacturer s Web site To connect a standard external device to the notebook 1 If you are connecting a powered device be sure that the device is turned off 2 Connect the device to the correct jack or connector on the notebook 3 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet 4 Turn on the device If a properly connected external monitor or other...

Page 73: ...P Notebook Expansion Base or to other USB devices Hubs can support several USB devices Powered hubs must be connected to external power Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB connector on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub The USB connectors support USB 2 0 and earlier devices Some USB devices might require additional support software which is usually included with the device For...

Page 74: ...k during startup before Windows loads or in a non Windows application or utility enable USB legacy support Linking to an Infrared Device Select Models Some notebook models are IrDA compliant and can communicate with another infrared equipped device that is also IrDA compliant The IrDA connection speed standard is 4 megabits per second Mbps The infrared port supports low speed connections up to 115...

Page 75: ...using infrared software refer to the operating system Help files To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission The notebook infrared port is fully enabled when the notebook is turned on Position the devices so that their infrared ports face each other at a distance of no more than one meter 3 3 feet Position the ports so that they f...

Page 76: ...t During the transmission do not move either device and do not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared If the notebook is in Standby an infrared transmission cannot be initiated If Standby initiates during an infrared transmission the transmission stops To resume from Standby briefly press the power button When the notebook resumes from Standby the trans...

Page 77: ...stall a security cable lock 1 Loop the security cable 1 around a secured object 2 Insert the key 2 into the cable lock 3 3 Insert the cable lock with the key inserted into the security cable slot 4 on the notebook 4 Turn the key counterclockwise and remove the key Connecting a security lock For more information about other security features of your notebook refer to the Security chapter in the Sof...

Page 78: ...everal software programs that work with your modem Internet Explorer for browsing the World Wide Web Outlook Express for sending and receiving email messages Windows Fax Console for sending and receiving faxes For best performance you can connect to any Internet service provider ISP or modem network that has V 90 or V 92 interoperable modems Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that...

Page 79: ...cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and does not work with party lines Some of these connections might result in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Check your telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line ÄCAUTION Jacks for digital PBX systems might resemble RJ 11 telephone jacks but they are not compatible with the modem A modem mu...

Page 80: ...Modem and Network Connections Hardware Guide 7 3 Connecting the Modem to an RJ 11 Jack Refer to the following illustration to connect an RJ 11 modem cable Connecting the RJ 11 modem cable ...

Page 81: ...m adapter For more details about using your notebook internationally refer to the Modem and Networking guide on this CD To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ 11 telephone jack 1 Plug the modem cable into the RJ 11 jack on the notebook 1 2 Plug the modem cable into the country specific modem adapter 2 3 Plug the country specific modem adapter into the telephone j...

Page 82: ...ur telephone company When you use a modem an external surge protector can prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical surges Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable whenever you are using the modem Changing Your Modem Settings The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in most areas However in some situations you might have to change...

Page 83: ...set up specific conditions Those command strings normally start with AT To open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Select Phone and Modem Options from the left hand panel On the Modems tab select Properties You can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in the space for extra settings Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Your notebo...

Page 84: ...ndows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection To edit settings open Network Connections in Control Panel Two lights on the RJ 45 jack indicate the connection status 3 The yellow light indicates network activity The green light indicates that a link is present Connecting an RJ 45 network cable See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections Select Start Help a...

Page 85: ... the network cable To turn on a network connection connect the network cable and then log on to the network Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models Some notebook models are equipped with a wireless network device that can connect by radio signals to an 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless local area network WLAN and then access computers and other resources on the network not all availabl...

Page 86: ...ple and remain on the network the entire time Identifying the wireless antenna ÅWARNING Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio fr...

Page 87: ...s networking Certain countries such as Italy and Singapore might require you to purchase a license before using the wireless function Press the Wireless On Off button to enable wireless 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g functionality This button also enables the optional Bluetooth wireless functionality However pressing the Wireless On Off button does not create a wireless connection To establish a wirel...

Page 88: ...n an ad hoc network Before you can connect your notebook to an existing 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless network you have to configure the notebook For details on how to configure your notebook for wireless networking open the Windows Help and Support Center and enter wireless as a search topic This provides you with overviews tutorials articles and step by step information on setting up your w...

Page 89: ...less Connections Select Models If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities you can use it to make short range radio connections to a wireless personal area network PAN and access other Bluetooth compatible devices such as other notebooks cell phones and printers For details on how to use your notebook for Bluetooth wireless networking refer to the Bluetooth CD included with your note...

Page 90: ...book Compatible hardware upgrade information is also available online by accessing the Help and Support Center on your notebook Press Fn F1 to open the Help and Support Center window ÅWARNING The FCC does not allow unauthorized Mini PCI devices to be used in this notebook Installing a PCI device can prevent your notebook from operating properly and might result in a warning message To resume prope...

Page 91: ...nd biometric identification PC Cards can add security Selecting a PC Card The type of PC card Type I or Type II to use in your notebook varies by model Zoomed video cards are not supported Configuring a PC Card ÄCAUTION If you install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer you might not be able to use other PC Cards If you are instructed by the documentation ...

Page 92: ...UTION To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot 1 Hold the PC Card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently slide the card into the slot until it is seated Inserting a PC Card ...

Page 93: ...ard even if it is not in use conserves power 1 To stop a PC Card you might need to select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and then select the PC Card you want to stop To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon select the Show Hidden Icons icon on the taskbar 2 To release the PC Card press the PC Card eject button 1 3 Gently slide the card out 2 Removing a PC Card ...

Page 94: ...e removable storage devices that provide a convenient method of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs cameras and other memory card equipped PCs The 5 in 1 Memory Reader supports the following digital media formats Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SmartMedia ...

Page 95: ...connectors use minimal pressure when inserting a digital media card into a Memory Reader To insert a digital media card 1 Hold the digital media card label side up finger side up for SD cards with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Slide the media card into the Memory Reader until the card is seated Inserting a digital media card ...

Page 96: ...e removing it To remove an optional digital media card 1 Stop the card by closing all files and applications that are using it To stop a data transfer select the cancel button in the operating system Copying window 2 Push the media card in fully and then release The media card will eject 1 3 Slide the media card out of the slot 2 Removing a digital media card ...

Page 97: ...B 512 MB or 1024 MB memory module upgrade Depending on the notebook model the notebook might ship with a vacant memory slot On other models the memory slot contains a preinstalled memory module that can be replaced at any time Displaying Memory Information When RAM is increased the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the Hibernation file If you experience problems with Hib...

Page 98: ...d remove all battery packs before installing a memory module ÄCAUTION To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic components Before beginning this procedure discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD 1 Save your work and shut down ...

Page 99: ...8 10 Hardware Guide Hardware Upgrades 5 Turn the notebook upside down 6 Loosen the screw that secures the memory compartment cover 1 and then tilt and remove the cover 2 Opening the memory compartment ...

Page 100: ...memory module a Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1 The module tilts up b Grasp the edges of the memory module and gently pull it out of the memory slot 2 c To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container Removing a memory module ...

Page 101: ...ule a Align the keyed notched edge of the module with the keyed area in the expansion slot 1 b From a 45 degree angle press the module into the slot until it is seated 2 c Press the module down until the retention clips snap into place Inserting a memory module ...

Page 102: ...rtment cover with the cover slots on the notebook 9 Tilt the cover down until it is seated 1 10 Reinsert and tighten the screw that secures the cover to the notebook 2 11 Replace the battery pack reconnect AC power and then restart the notebook Closing the memory compartment ...

Page 103: ...ess the power button If your work returns to the screen save your work exit all applications and then shut down the notebook 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook 3 Disconnect the power cord or other external power source 4 Remove any battery packs in the notebook 5 Turn the notebook upside down 6 Loosen the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 1 and then tilt the hard driv...

Page 104: ...pgrades Hardware Guide 8 15 7 Remove the hard drive assembly from the bay 8 Remove the 4 hard drive bracket screws 1 9 Remove the hard drive from the bracket 2 Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket ...

Page 105: ...8 16 Hardware Guide Hardware Upgrades 10 Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive bracket 1 11 Replace the 4 hard drive bracket screws 2 Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay ...

Page 106: ...til it is seated 1 13 Tighten the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 2 Inserting the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay Finding More Upgrade Information For additional information about installing removing or operating an optional device refer to the documentation included with the device ...

Page 107: ... 35 C non writing optical 5 to 35 C writing 41 to 95 F optical 32 to 95 F Nonoperating 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Altitude unpressurized Operating 15 to 3 048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 to 12 192 m 50 to 40 000 ft ...

Page 108: ...ecifications Operating frequency range 50 to 60 Hz AC When powered by a DC source 18 5 Vdc 6 5 A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms Input Power Rating ...

Page 109: ...3 9 disposing of 3 11 inserting removing 3 2 low battery condition 3 5 recycling 3 11 storing 3 10 switching power sources 3 1 battery release latch 1 15 blackout periods modem 7 5 Bluetooth wireless 7 12 bottom components 1 15 buttons PC Card eject 1 11 8 4 power 1 5 scroll 2 1 TouchPad 2 1 volume 1 5 1 13 5 1 wireless 1 6 1 9 C cable lock 6 6 cables audio 5 5 modem 1 18 7 3 power 1 10 security 6...

Page 110: ... 5 See also monitor external optional drive light 1 4 drive media affected by airport security 4 3 caring for 4 4 drives affected by airport security 4 3 caring for 4 3 CD ROM 4 1 4 2 diskette 1 12 4 11 DVD RW R and CD RW combo 4 2 DVD CD RW combo 4 2 DVD ROM 4 1 4 2 hard drive 8 14 HP USB Digital Drive 1 12 4 2 shipping 4 3 See also optical drive DVD ROM drive definition 4 1 displaying contents 4...

Page 111: ...yboard 2 5 identifying 2 3 initiating Standby 2 6 media 2 7 Quick Reference 2 4 switching among displays 2 5 HP USB Digital Drives connecting to USB port 4 14 inserting into optional Digital Bay 4 17 inserting SD card 4 12 installing 4 12 hub USB 6 2 I IDE light 1 4 1 8 identifying notebook parts 1 1 infrared port linking to 6 3 location 1 14 See also connectors jacks J jacks headphone 1 13 microp...

Page 112: ...fected by airport security 4 3 caring for 4 3 4 4 displaying contents of 4 5 inserting removing CD or DVD 4 8 types and terms 4 2 memory compartment location 1 15 displaying amount of 8 8 Memory Reader 1 11 8 8 Memory Stick 8 5 Memory Stick Pro 8 5 microphone jack 1 14 microphone external 5 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 1 16 modem AT commands 7 6 blackout periods 7 5 cable 1 18 7 3...

Page 113: ...t locations 1 11 configuring 8 2 functions 8 2 increasing RAM 8 8 inserting removing 8 3 peripherals See external devices optional pointing devices setting preferences 2 2 TouchPad 2 1 power conserving 3 9 light 1 3 Power Options window 3 5 rated input 9 1 resolving low battery conditions 3 6 switching between AC and battery 3 1 power button 1 5 power cord 1 18 power Standby light 1 3 1 8 Product ...

Page 114: ...bel 1 16 T television optional changing color format 5 6 temperature operating 9 1 TouchPad See pointing devices traveling with notebook battery pack temperature 3 10 environmental specifications 9 1 Modem approval label 1 16 serial number 1 16 wireless certification label 1 16 U USB connectors 1 14 USB devices optional connecting 6 2 enabling 6 3 V vents 1 10 1 11 1 15 video device connecting aud...

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