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Battery Packs

Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery

To attach the optional travel battery to the notebook:

1. Open the travel battery connector on the bottom of the

notebook by sliding the cover toward the rear panel of
the notebook.

Opening the optional travel battery connector

Hardware Guide

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Summary of Contents for nc4000 - Notebook PC

Page 1: ...71 001 April 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 may be helpful when traveling with the notebook Enhanced for accessibility ...

Page 2: ...ovided as is without warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty This document contain...

Page 3: ...ing Stick 2 3 Using the TouchPad 2 3 Using an External Mouse 2 4 Setting Pointing Device Preferences 2 4 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys 2 5 Fn and Function Keys 2 5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 2 6 Initiating Standby Fn F3 2 7 Switching Display and Image Fn F4 2 7 Viewing Battery Charge Information Fn F8 2 8 Adjusting the Screen Brightness Fn F9 and Fn F10 2 8 Displaying System Informa...

Page 4: ...nformation on the Screen 3 13 Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack 3 14 Managing Low Battery Conditions 3 15 Identifying Low Battery Conditions 3 15 Resolving Low Battery Conditions 3 16 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3 17 When to Calibrate 3 18 How to Calibrate 3 18 Conserving Battery Power 3 18 Conserving Power as You Work 3 18 Selecting Power Conservation Settings 3 19 Storing a Battery ...

Page 5: ...m Cable 6 1 Using the RJ 11 Cable 6 2 Using a Country Specific Adapter Cable 6 3 Connecting a Network Cable 6 4 Linking to an Infrared Device 6 5 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission 6 6 Using Standby with Infrared 6 7 Using Wireless LAN 6 7 Using Bluetooth 6 7 7 External Devices Connecting a Monitor or Projector 7 2 Using a USB Device 7 2 Using a USB Device 7 3 Enabling USB Legacy Support 7 3 Usin...

Page 6: ...SD Card 8 4 Removing an SD Card 8 5 Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules 8 6 Adding a Memory Expansion Module 8 6 Upgrading the Memory Module in the Primary Memory Slot 8 9 Increasing RAM 8 14 9 Specifications Notebook Dimensions 9 1 Operating Environment 9 1 Rated Input Power 9 2 Modem Specifications 9 2 Index vi Hardware Guide ...

Page 7: ...nting Device Components Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse Hardware Guide 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...iption 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling and double clicking 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 1 2 Hardware Guide ...

Page 9: ...Standby press and release to exit Standby In Hibernation press and release to exit Hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Windows shut down procedures cannot be used press and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook This table describes default settings For information about changing the functions of the power button and about using Standby and Hibernation refer on this CD to the...

Page 10: ...th the Fn key 5 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Display release latch recess Secures the display when it is closed 7 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 8 Fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with another key Not shown Primary memory compartment not shown located under the keyboard Contains the primary m...

Page 11: ...Card from the PC Card slot 3 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Cards 4 Secure Digital SD slot Accepts SD memory cards used as removable storage devices 5 Audio line out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio 6 Microphone input jack Connects an optional monaural microphone 7 Speaker Produces system sound Hardw...

Page 12: ...hes an optional security cable to the notebook 2 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 3 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow 1 6 Hardware Guide ...

Page 13: ...nt Description 1 Antenna 2 Send and receive wireless Local Area Network LAN signals The antenna covers are not removeable Removing the covers can cause damage to the antenna 2 Display release latch Opens the notebook 3 Microphone Inputs single channel sound Hardware Guide 1 7 ...

Page 14: ... 2 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector 3 USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable 4 Self powered USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable or an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using the External MultiBay Powered USB cabl...

Page 15: ...ter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter Charger Aircraft Power Adapter or DC cable 6 RJ 45 jack Connects a network cable 7 RJ 11 jack Connects a modem cable 8 Rear panel connector cover Closes to cover the connectors This cover can be removed by removing the screws that secure it to the notebook Hardware Guide 1 9 ...

Page 16: ... be opened before connecting the travel battery bay 2 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional Port Replicator 3 Mini PCI compartment Contains the mini PCI wireless card 4 Intake vents Enable airflow to cool internal components To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow 1 10 Hardwa...

Page 17: ...6 Quick Check button Displays the percentage of a full charge remaining on a battery pack using the Quick Check lights 7 Battery power gauge Indicates the charge remaining on a battery pack 8 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack 9 Memory expansion compartment Contains 1 memory expansion slotfor optional memory expansion boards Hardware Guide 1 11 ...

Page 18: ... is being accessed 2 Num lock On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 3 Caps lock On Caps lock is on 4 Scroll lock On Scroll lock is on 5 Wireless on off On The wireless mini PCI card and or Bluetooth are on Off The wireless mini PCI card and Bluetooth are off 1 12 Hardware Guide ...

Page 19: ...on Blinking Notebook is in Standby 7 Battery On A battery pack is charging Blinking A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low battery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking more quickly Hardware Guide 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device By default the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably Pointing device components User Guide 2 1 ...

Page 21: ...and right pointing stick button Functions like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Functions like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 2 2 User Guide ...

Page 22: ...ouse To change the pointing stick cap 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Gently pull off the used pointing stick cap 3 Push a replacement cap included with the notebook into place Replacing the pointing stick cap Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and...

Page 23: ...evice TouchPad tapping which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to double click an object Edge motion which enables you to continue to scroll even thoug your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad Palm Check which helps prevent moving the pointer unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you type Other features such as mouse speed preferences and mou...

Page 24: ...ently used system functions Fn and Function Keys Fn and function keys Item Component 1 Fn key 2 Function keys A hotkey is a combination of the Fn key and one of the function keys The icons on the function keys represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook A shorcut key is a combination of the Fn key and a key other than a function key User Guide 2 5 ...

Page 25: ... Key Combination to DeactivateFunction Initiate Standby Fn F3 Power button Switch display and image Fn F4 Fn F4 View battery information Fn F8 Fn F8 Adjust the screen brightness to a lower level Fn F9 N A Adjust the screen brightness to a higherlevel Fn F10 N A Display system information Fn esc Fn esc 2 6 User Guide ...

Page 26: ...t to initiate Hibernation instead of Standby For more information about Standby Hibernation and changing the function of the Fn F3 hotkeys refer on this CD to the Software Guide Power section Switching Display and Image Fn F4 The Fn F4 hotkeys switch the image between the display and an external display device connected to the notebook Pressing Fn F4 switches the image among the notebook display t...

Page 27: ... the Fn F9 and the Fn F10 hotkeys respectively increases and decreases the display brightness to several levels of brightness Press Fn F9 to lower the brightness level and press Fn F10 to increase the brightness level Holding down the hotkeys changes the brightness level incrementally Displaying System Information Fn esc Press Fn esc to display information about system hardware components and soft...

Page 28: ... to use the Fn F8 hotkeys press scroll lock scroll lock F8 Hotkeys and shortcut keys may not function on an external keyboard connected through a USB connector if Quick Launch Buttons software is not loaded You can download the appropriate software and drivers for your system at www hp com For more information on software updates refer on this CD to the Software Guide Software Updates and Restorat...

Page 29: ...and select preferences For more information refer on this CD to the Software Guide Security chapter 2 Wireless On Off button Turns the wireless LAN or Bluetooth device on andoff 3 Presentation Mode button Sets the notebook to presentation mode which opens a user defined application folder file or Web site The image simultaneously displays on the notebook screen and an external device connected to ...

Page 30: ... Using the Internal Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the internal keypad is turned on each key on the internal keypad performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Embedded numeric keypad components Item Component 1 Num lock light 2 num lk key 3 Numeric keypad keys 4 Fn key User Guide 2 11 ...

Page 31: ...d keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the Fn key or the Fn shift key combination To change the functions of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off press and hold the Fn key while pressing the keypad key To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on Press and hold the Fn key to type in lowercase Press and hold the Fn shift to type in...

Page 32: ...to start up with a connected external keypad in num lock mode set your preference in Computer Setup For more information about using Computer Setup refer on this CD to the Software Guide Computer Setup chapter To set the notebook to start up with the external keypad enabled 1 Turn on or restart the notebook 2 Press F10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of ...

Page 33: ...F10 6 To save your preference and exit Computer Setup select File Save Changes and Exit then follow the instructions on the screen Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect when the notebook restarts 2 14 User Guide ...

Page 34: ...k supports up to 2 lithium ion battery packs the primary battery and an optional travel battery The same type of battery pack can be used in the notebook battery bay and the optional travel battery Battery pack Hardware Guide 3 1 ...

Page 35: ...ttery pack when it is the only power source available to the system initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook before removing the battery pack To insert the primary battery pack 1 Align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses Inserting the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses 3 2 Hardware Guide ...

Page 36: ...s 3 Snap the battery pack into place Inserting the primary battery pack 4 Turn the notebook over and open the display If the notebook is in Hibernation press the power button to resume operation Hardware Guide 3 3 ...

Page 37: ...ary battery pack 1 Close the display and turn the notebook bottom side up 2 Slide the battery release latch 1 3 After the battery pack tilts upward remove it from the battery bay 2 Removing the primary battery pack 3 4 Hardware Guide ...

Page 38: ...ing items Travel battery caddy Battery pack Documentation Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the travel battery caddy 1 Align the battery pack with the travel battery caddy 2 Insert the battery pack tabs into the travel battery caddy recesses Inserting the battery pack tabs into the travel battery caddy recesses Hardware Guide 3 5 ...

Page 39: ...dy To remove the battery pack from the travel battery caddy 1 Eject the battery pack from the travel battery caddy by sliding the battery release latch 1 2 When the battery pack tilts upward remove it from the travel battery caddy 2 Removing a battery pack from the travel battery caddy 3 6 Hardware Guide ...

Page 40: ...attery To attach the optional travel battery to the notebook 1 Open the travel battery connector on the bottom of the notebook by sliding the cover toward the rear panel of the notebook Opening the optional travel battery connector Hardware Guide 3 7 ...

Page 41: ... caddy into the recesses on the bottom of the notebook Inserting the travel battery caddy tabs into the notebook recesses 3 Press the travel battery caddy onto the notebook until it snaps into place Attaching the optional travel battery 3 8 Hardware Guide ...

Page 42: ...Battery Packs 4 Lock the travel battery onto the notebook by sliding the locking switch Locking the optional travel battery onto the notebook Hardware Guide 3 9 ...

Page 43: ... release latch 2 3 Lift the travel battery up and away from the notebook 3 Detaching the travel battery from the notebook Charging a Battery Pack Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a preset sequence Charge sequence 1 Notebook battery bay 2 Travel battery Discharge sequence 1 Travel battery 2 Notebook battery bay 3 10 Hardware Guide ...

Page 44: ...ernal power External power can be supplied through an AC Adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter Charger Because the travel battery covers the docking connector the travel battery cannot be used or charged with a Port Replicator Battery packs can also be charged in the optional Universal Charger The optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the notebook but cannot be used to charg...

Page 45: ...tebook to AC power The battery light turns on 4 Leave the notebook connected to AC power until the battery light turns off signaling that the battery pack is fully charged Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays Allow a battery pack to discharge to less than 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it When you charge a ba...

Page 46: ...he OK button Most charge displays report battery status in both percent and time The percent indictes the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level For example the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop...

Page 47: ...ay or the travel battery to check the charge information however you must detach the travel battery from the notebook to check the charge of the travel bay battery pack To display the percentage of a full charge remaining on a battery pack press the Quick Check button 1 on the battery pack The Quick Check lights 2 on the battery pack indicate the charge remaining as shown in the following table Ba...

Page 48: ...n this chapter describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory For information about setting preferences in the Power Options Properties window refer on this CD to the Software Guide Power chapter Setting Power Preferences section Identifying Low Battery Conditions The notebook has alerts for 2 types of low battery conditions a low battery condition and a critical low battery conditio...

Page 49: ...apter Resolving Low Battery Conditions CAUTION If the notebook has reached a critical low battery condition and has initiated Hibernation do not press the power button until Hibernation is complete Hibernation is complete when the power light turns off When a Charged Battery Pack is Available To resolve a low battery condition when a charged battery pack is available turn off the notebook or initi...

Page 50: ...n Hibernate then select the OK button In Windows XP select Start Turn Off the Computer Hibernate If the Hibernate option is not displayed press the shift key Save your work and shut down the notebook When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation To resolve a low battery condition if the notebook lacks the power to exit Hibernation 1 Insert a charged battery pack or connect external power 2 Exit Hibern...

Page 51: ... the battery pack While discharging the battery pack be sure that your power settings are not configured to initiated Hibernation For more information on power settings refer on this CD to the Software Guide Power chapter 3 Fully recharge the battery pack Conserving Battery Power Using the following battery conservation procedures and settings extends the time that a battery pack can run the noteb...

Page 52: ...rnal power while formatting a diskette If you leave work initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut downthe notebook Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the notebook to conserve power Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion Access screen saver setting by selecting Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display icon Screen Saver t...

Page 53: ...ange F Less than 1 month 0 50 32 122 No more than 3 months 0 40 32 104 No more than 6 months 0 30 32 86 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack WARNING There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack is handled improperly Do not disassemble crush or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F or dispose of...

Page 54: ...wer Information For more information about using Standby and Hibernation conserving power setting power preferences and using other power management features refer on this CD to the Software Guide Power chapter Hardware Guide 3 21 ...

Page 55: ...cleaner or other liquid or expose it to extreme temperatures Do not remove the primary hard drive the hard drive in the hard drive bay except for repair or replacement Avoid exposing a hard drive to devices with a magnetic field such as airport walk through metal detectors and security wands If you mail the drive ship it in packaging that protects it from shock vibration temperature and humidity L...

Page 56: ...rry on luggage placed on a conveyor belt use X rays instead of magnetics and do not damage hard drives Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the hard drive is being accessed Hard drive activity light 4 2 Hardware Guide ...

Page 57: ...hard drive bay Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on in Standby or in Hibernation If you are not sure whether the notbook is in Hibernation turn on the notebbok and then shutit down To replace the primary hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the notebook and close the display 3 Turn the notebook bottom side up 4 Remove the hard drive retaining screw Removing the hard drive retai...

Page 58: ...5 Slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to create a handle Extending the front bezel to create a handle 6 Pull the drive out of the bay Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay 4 4 Hardware Guide ...

Page 59: ...rt a hard drive by sliding the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay 8 Close the front bezel of the hard drive Closing the hard drive bezel Hardware Guide 4 5 ...

Page 60: ...Hard Drive 9 Reinsert the hard drive retaining screw If you removed but did not replace a hard drive put the retaining screw in a safe place Replacing the hard drive retaining screw 4 6 Hardware Guide ...

Page 61: ...audio components Audio components Audio Components Item Component Description 1 Mute button Mutes system volume 2 Volume buttons 2 Adjust the system volume 3 Audio line out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio Hardware Guide 5 1 ...

Page 62: ...e Volume To adjust the volume use any of the following controls Notebook volume buttons Tomute or restore volume press Quick Launch mute button You can also mute or restore volume by pressing the volume and volume buttons simultaneously To decrease the volume press the left button To increase the volume press the right button Windows Volume Control Volume can also be adjusted within some applicati...

Page 63: ...ector into the audio line out jack When connecting a device to the audio line 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 notebook stereo speaker is disabled Using Video Features The notebook features an S Video out jack An S Video cable attaches the notebook to an optional S Vide...

Page 64: ...etailers Connecting a Device to the S Video Out Jack To connect a video device to the S Video out jack 1 Plug either end of the S Video cable into the S Video out jack on the notebook 1 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device as instructed in the documentation included with the device 2 Connecting a device to the S Video out jack If the S Video out jack on the notebook is not acce...

Page 65: ...ttings tab select the Advanced button then elect the ATI Displys tab In Windows XP Start Control Panel Double click the Display icon select the Settings tab select the Advanced button then elect the ATI Displys tab 2 Enable the TV by selecting the Enable button indicated by a red triangle 3 Select the TV Header then select the Format tab 4 Select a television format either by name or by Country Re...

Page 66: ... compatible with the modem WARNING Connecting the notebook to a digital line can permanently damage the modem Immediately disconnect your modem cable if accidentally connected to a digital line If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook RJ 11 modem cable with noise suppres...

Page 67: ... or damage to the equipment do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ 45 network jack 2 Plug the modem cable into the RJ 11 telephone jack 2 Connecting the RJ 11 modem cable For more information about using the modem or about using AT commands and dial modifiers refer on this CD to the Modem and Networking guide or the Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide 6 2 Hardware Guide ...

Page 68: ...our notebook internationally 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ 45 network jack 2 Plug the modem cable into the country specific modem adapter 2 3 Plug the count...

Page 69: ...pin RJ 45 connector at each end If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook RJ 45 network cable with noise suppression circuitry 6 4 Hardware Guide ...

Page 70: ...her end of the cable into a network jack 2 Connecting a network cable 3 Start or restart the notebook 4 Connect to the network Linking to an Infrared Device The notebook is IrDA compliant 4 megabits per second Mbps standard and can communicate with another infrared equipped device that is also IrDA compliant Hardware Guide 6 5 ...

Page 71: ...istance between infrared devices and applications used Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software refer to your operating system Help file To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission Position the devices so that their infrared ports face one another at a distance no greater than 1 meter 3 3 f...

Page 72: ...mes when the notebook resumes from Standby However any program that was using the infrared transmission when Standby was initiated may not continue at the point it was stopped For example if a program was printing when Standby was initiated the program resumes transmission after the notebook resumes but the print job may not resume Using Wireless LAN The notebook provides internal wireless LAN sup...

Page 73: ...ocumentation included with the device To connect a standard external device to the notebook 1 Turn off the notebook 2 If you are connecting a powered device turn off the device 3 Connect the device to the connector on the notebook 4 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet 5 Turn on the device 6 Turn on the notebook To disconnect a standar...

Page 74: ...age try pressing the Fn F4 hotkeys to switch the image to the monitor Using a USB Device Universal serial bus USB is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard mouse drive printer scanner or hub to the notebook The notebook has a USB connector 1 and a USB connector that also connects an optional powered external MultiBay 2 The USB connectors support US...

Page 75: ...m that supports USB is loaded Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually included with the device For more information and software installation instructions refer to the documentation included with the device Enabling USB Legacy Support You must enable USB legacy support to Use a USB keyboard mouse or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup o...

Page 76: ...he instructions on the screen Using an Optional External MultiBay An external MultiBay connects to the notebook by way of the self powered USB connector and enables you to use MultiBay drives For more information about the external MultiBay refer to the documentation that is included with the device Connecting an external MultiBay 7 4 Hardware Guide ...

Page 77: ...1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Pull the security cable lock through the cable loop and insert the cable 1 into the security cable slot on the notebook 3 If the cable has a key 2 use it to lock and unlock the cable Connecting a security cable Hardware Guide 7 5 ...

Page 78: ...he Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA The notebook supports both 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Cards and it supports Type I and Type II cards Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported CAUTION If you install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer you may not be able to use other PC Cards If you are instructed by the documentation inclu...

Page 79: ...while a PC Card is inserted To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card label side up with the connector facing the notebook 2 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC Card into the PC Card slot Removing a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of work or system lockup stop the PC Card according to the instructions that follow before removing it 8 2 Hardware Guide ...

Page 80: ... is displayed In Windows XP select the Safety Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar then select the PC Card To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon select Show Hidden Icons in the taskbar 2 Press the PC Card eject button 1 3 Gently pull out the card 2 Removing a PC Card An inserted PC Card uses power even when not in use To conserve power stop or remove a PC Card when you are not using it Hardwar...

Page 81: ...As cameras and other SD equipped PCs Inserting an SD Card CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors Use minimal pressure when inserting an SD card into an SD card slot Do not move or transport the notebook while an SD card is inserted To insert an SD card 1 Insert the SD card into the SD slot 2 Push the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into place Inserting an SD card into the SD slot 8 ...

Page 82: ...2000 select the Unplug or Eject icon in the task bar then stop the card you plan to remove When the card can be safely removed a message is displayed In Windows XP select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar then select the PC Card To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon select Show Hidden Icons in the taskbar 3 Gently press in on the SD card to unlock it 1 4 Pull the SD card from the...

Page 83: ...formation refer on this CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide The notebook has 2 memory slots The primary memory slot is located under the keyboard The primary memory slot is populated at the factory The memory expansion slot is located on the bottom of the notebook xe memory primary slot The memory capacity of the notebook can be upgraded first by adding a memory module to the expansion s...

Page 84: ... 5 Remove any battery packs from the notebook 6 Remove the screw from the memory expansion slot cover 1 7 Tilt the expansion slot cover away from the notebook 2 Removing the expansion slot cover 8 Remove the memory expansion slot cover Hardware Guide 8 7 ...

Page 85: ... notched edge of the module with the keyed area in the expansion slot 1 b Press the module into the slot from a 45 degree angle until it is seated then push the board downward until the retention clips snap into place 2 Inserting a memory expansion module 8 8 Hardware Guide ...

Page 86: ... 14 Reconnect AC power and external devices 15 Restart the notebook Upgrading the Memory Module in the Primary Memory Slot To upgrade the memory module in the primary memory slot 1 Shut down the notebook If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation turn the notebook on by pressing the power button Then shut down the notebook through the operating system 2 Disconnect all extern...

Page 87: ...ct the power cord 4 Remove any battery packs from the notebook 5 Remove the 3 keyboard screws from the bottom of the notebook A keyboard icon is located next to the keyboard screws Removing the keyboard screws 8 10 Hardware Guide ...

Page 88: ...grades 6 Using a fingernail or small flat tool remove the Quick Launch button bezel located above the keyboard Removing the Quick Launch button bezel 7 Remove the keyboard Removing the keyboard Hardware Guide 8 11 ...

Page 89: ...h side of the module 1 The module tilts upward b Lift the edge of the memory expansion module then gently pull it out of the slot 2 xe slots memory Removing the existing memory module To protect a memory module after it has been removed place it in an static safe container 8 12 Hardware Guide ...

Page 90: ...gree angle until it is seated then push the module downward until the retention clips snap into place 2 Inserting the new memory module 10 Replace the keyboard 11 Replace the Quick Launch button bezel 12 Replace the keyboard screws located on the bottom of the notebook 13 Replace the battery packs 14 Reconnect AC power and external devices 15 Restart the notebook Hardware Guide 8 13 ...

Page 91: ...tings Control Panel System General tab In Windows XP select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System General tab In Windows 2000 or Windows XP press Fn esc To display the amount of free space on your hard drive Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop then select your hard drive Information about the space on the drive is displayed in a status bar at the bottom of the window ...

Page 92: ... 2 inches Operating Environment Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Nonoperating 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 90 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 3 048 m 10 000 ft Nonoperating 9 144 m 30 000 ft Hardware Guide 9 1 ...

Page 93: ...esigned for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms Modem Specifications Factor Specification Temperature Operating 0 to 75 C 32 to 167 F Storage 40 to 75 C 40 to 167 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 39 C 5 to 95 102 F Interfaces Communications connector Standard RJ 11 connector Power Requirements 3 3 volts 5 5 volts 5 ...

Page 94: ...acks battery light 1 13 3 11 calibrating 3 17 charging 3 10 conserving power 3 18 discharge sequence 3 10 disposing of 3 20 low battery conditions 3 15 monitoring charge of 3 12 storing 3 20 type 3 1 battery power conserving 3 18 low battery conditions 3 15 running notebook on 3 1 battery Quick Check 3 14 battery primary bay 1 11 inserting 3 2 release latch 1 11 removing 3 4 battery travel attachi...

Page 95: ...ponent interconnect 1 10 primary memory 1 4 Computer Setup enabling num lock mode at startup 2 13 enabling USB legacy support 7 3 navigating in 2 13 7 3 connecting external drvices 7 1 connector s DC power 1 9 docking 1 10 external monitor 1 8 External MultiBay 1 8 rear panel cover 1 9 travel battery 1 10 3 7 USB 1 8 country specific modem cable adapter 6 3 critical low battery condition 3 16 D DC...

Page 96: ...bay 1 6 caring for 4 1 inserting 4 5 removing 4 3 replacing 4 3 retaining screw 4 3 4 6 headphones 5 3 Hibernation and low battery conditions 3 16 and removing a hard drive 4 3 exiting 1 3 file space requirements for 8 14 initiating 2 7 initiating for battery removal 3 2 initiating to conserve power 3 19 hotkeys defined 2 5 shortcut reference to commands 2 6 with external keyboards 2 9 hub USB 7 3...

Page 97: ...1 11 display release 1 7 light battery 1 13 3 11 caps lock 1 12 hard drive activity 1 12 4 2 num lock 1 12 2 11 power Standby 1 13 scroll lock 1 12 wireless on off 1 12 lock security cable optional 7 5 low battery conditions identifying 3 15 resolving 3 16 M magnetic fields protecting drives from 4 1 maximum altitude 9 1 memory adding memory expansion board 8 6 expansion compartment 1 11 8 6 prima...

Page 98: ...2 12 numeric keypad 2 12 O operating current 9 2 operating environment specifications 9 1 operating frequency range 9 2 oprating voltage 9 2 overhead projector optional connecting 7 1 external monitor connector 1 8 switching display to or from 2 6 7 2 switching image to or from 2 7 P PAL PAL M television formats 5 5 PC Card eject button 1 5 8 3 inserting 8 2 slot 1 5 stopping and removing 8 3 type...

Page 99: ...release latch battery 1 11 display 1 7 RJ 11 jack 1 9 RJ 45 jack 1 9 S screen brightness 2 6 2 8 scroll lock light 1 12 SD Secure Digital card inserting 8 4 removing 8 5 slot 1 5 security cable slot 1 6 security features 7 5 shortcut keys defined 2 5 with external keyboards 2 9 slots memory 1 4 8 7 8 12 PC Card 1 5 8 2 SD card 1 5 8 4 speaker internal audio line out jack 1 5 identifying 1 5 5 2 sp...

Page 100: ...e 3 10 connector 1 10 3 7 detaching 3 10 inserting battery pack 3 5 locking switch 3 9 removing battery pack 3 6 traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter optional 1 9 3 11 3 17 Automobile Power Adapter Charger optional 1 9 3 11 3 16 protecting hardware connectors 8 2 8 4 Types I and II PC Cards 8 1 U USB connectors 1 8 7 3 devices 7 3 hubs 7 3 legacy support 7 3 with power connector 1 8 ...

Page 101: ...Index W Windows applications key 1 4 wireless 802 11 and Bluetooth on off button 1 3 2 10 on off light 1 12 wireless LAN using 6 7 Z zoomed video PC Card 8 1 Index 8 Hardware Guide ...

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