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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2

8–1

8

Hardware Options and

Upgrades

Contents

External Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–2
Connecting a Monitor or Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–2
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–3

Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–4

Using a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–4

Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–5
Configuring a PC Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–5
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–5
Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–6

Using Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–7

Using the Digital Media Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–9
Inserting Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–10
Removing Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–11
Disabling or Restarting Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . .  8–11

Increasing Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–12

Displaying Memory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–12
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module  . . . . . . .  8–13

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8–18

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Page 1: ... Part 1 Startup The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your notebook for the first time Part 2 Reference The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use the hardware and software features on your notebook Ryan Masterfile book Page i Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 2: ...m Components 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives 6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades 9 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities A Specifications Index Ryan Masterfile book Page ii Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 3: ...To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time follow the procedures in Part 1 Startup To learn more about using your notebook refer to Part 2 Reference To find information about a specific topic Refer to the contents list on the first page of each chapter or Refer to the Index Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 4: ... pack into the notebook so that the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power Refer to the next section for details Open the notebook connect it to external power and press the power button to turn on the notebook Identifying the AC adapter the power cord and the battery pack Power cords vary by region and country Ryan Masterfile book Page 2 Monday June 9 2...

Page 5: ... tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 3 Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place Inserting a battery pack ÄCAUTION To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external power Ryan Masterfile book Page 3 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 6: ...ng the Notebook To open the notebook 1 Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet 2 Slide the display release latch 1 then lift the display 2 Opening the notebook Ryan Masterfile book Page 4 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 7: ...he AC adapter cable into the power connector 1 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 then into an electrical outlet 3 As soon as the notebook is connected to external power the battery light turns on and the battery pack begins to charge Connecting the notebook to external power Ryan Masterfile book Page 5 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 8: ... light is on while the battery pack is charging HP recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery charge light turns off A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has been fully charged Identifying the battery light Ryan Masterfile ...

Page 9: ...the Notebook Does Not Turn On Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet Make sure that the outlet is providing power To confirm that the outlet is providing power plug another device into the outlet If you have installed a battery pack make sure that the battery pack is firmly seated Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to co...

Page 10: ...instructions read the following carefully and follow the installation instructions in this chapter After beginning the software setup you must complete the entire process without interruption Setup time varies If you are prompted to select a language choose carefully On some models the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation Regio...

Page 11: ...CD If printed instructions are not included in the CD package they may be displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted To view or install preloaded utilities or applications select Start All Programs Software Setup Then To display the descriptions and space requirements of a preloaded item without installing it select the Next button then select an item After viewing the information select the ...

Page 12: ...l Appearance and Themes icon To access the settings that control the size of the items displayed on the screen select the Change Resolution task Turning Off the Notebook Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure Select Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off If the notebook does not respond try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the order below Press ctrl alt delete click ...

Page 13: ...ystem your applications or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair damage they have caused To provide protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be updated For antivirus instructions and more information about virus updates refer to the Help file within the application or select St...

Page 14: ... equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules For more information refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power...

Page 15: ...omfort or burns do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods The notebook complies with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 Getting Help If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementary information including the Troubleshooting ...

Page 16: ...arn how to print fax run performance and maintenance tools and install and configure new hardware Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack Download the latest drivers utilities software updates and product documentation for your noteb...

Page 17: ...ers booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem have the notebook and the following information available when you call Notebook serial number and model description which are provided on labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook Purchase date as marked on your sales receipt invoice Conditions under which the...

Page 18: ...1 16 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup Ryan Masterfile book Page 16 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 19: ...Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Part 2 Reference Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

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Page 21: ...2 8 Rear Panel 2 9 Connectors and Jacks 2 9 Vents 2 10 Left Side 2 11 Connectors and Jacks 2 11 Vents 2 12 Right Side 2 13 Bottom 2 14 Bays and Memory Compartment 2 14 Vents 2 15 Labels 2 16 Additional Standard Components 2 17 Cables and Cord 2 17 Adapters and Battery Pack 2 18 Restoration and Documentation CDs 2 19 Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 22: ...2 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 System Components Display Display Display release latch Opens the notebook Ryan Masterfile book Page 2 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 23: ...ne Scroll up or down 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 5 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen This table describes default settings For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features refer to Setting TouchPad Preferences in chapter 3 Ryan Masterfile book Page 3 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM...

Page 24: ...s as hotkeys Refer to the Hotkey Quick Reference section in chapter 3 for details 2 fn key Combines with other keys to perform system tasks For example pressing fn f8 increases screen brightness 3 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Keypad keys 17 Standard numeric keypad Ryan Masterfile book Page 4 Monday Ju...

Page 25: ...from Standby In Hibernation briefly press to restore from Hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook This table describes default settings For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch refer to Managing Power Options in chapter 4 Ryan Masterfile bo...

Page 26: ...m Components Lights Top Lights 1 Wireless On Off light On An integrated wireless device has been enabled 2 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 3 Num lock light On Num lock or the keypad is on Ryan Masterfile book Page 6 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 27: ...Buttons Top Audio Buttons 1 Decrease volume button Pressing the left side decreases system volume 2 Mute button Mutes or restores volume 3 Increase volume button Pressing the right side increases system volume Ryan Masterfile book Page 7 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 28: ... activity light On The internal hard drive is being accessed 4 AC power light On The notebook is receiving AC power 5 Battery light On The notebook is receiving battery power Flashing A battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced 6 Power standby light On Notebook is turned on Flashing Notebook is in Standby Ryan Masterfile book Page 8 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 29: ...ts an Ethernet network cable An Ethernet network cable is included with select models 4 USB connectors 3 Connect optional 1 1 or 2 0 compliant USB devices 5 S Video jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder projector or video capture card 6 Parallel connector available on select models Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer 7 External monitor conne...

Page 30: ...aust vents Provides airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Do not allow a hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing to block airflow Ryan Masterfile book Page 10 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 31: ...Base 3 USB connector Connects an optional 1 1 or 2 0 compliant USB device 4 1394 connector Connects an optional 1394 device such as a camcorder 5 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone 6 Audio line out jack Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers Also connects the audio function of an audio video device such as a television or VCR Ryan Masterfile book Pa...

Page 32: ...aust vents Provide airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Do not allow a hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing to block airflow Ryan Masterfile book Page 12 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 33: ...ry Stick and SmartMedia 3 Optical drive release button Opens the optical drive 4 Optical drive Supports an optical disc 5 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot 6 PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I Type II or Type III 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Card The type of optical drive such as a CD DVD or combination CD DVD drive varies by model Ryan Masterfile book Page...

Page 34: ...Releases a battery pack from the battery bay 2 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots Depending on the model when the notebook is shipped either one or both memory slots may be filled with a replaceable memory module 3 Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive 4 Battery bay Holds a battery pack Ryan Masterfile book Page 14 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 35: ...ke vents Provide airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Do not allow a hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing to block airflow Ryan Masterfile book Page 15 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 36: ...vides regulatory information about the notebook The product identification label contains the serial number of the notebook and a code describing the original configuration of the notebook You will need the notebook serial number if you call customer support The modem approvals label which is affixed to an optional internal modem provides regulatory information Wireless certification labels which ...

Page 37: ...dard Components Cables and Cord 1 Modem cable included with select models Connects a modem to an RJ 11 telephone jack or to a country specific modem adapter A modem cable has a 6 pin RJ 11 telephone connector at each end 2 Network cable included with select models Connects the notebook to an Ethernet network jack A network cable has an 8 pin RJ 45 network connector at each end 3 Power cord Connect...

Page 38: ...er to DC power 2 Country specific modem adapter included by region as required Adapts the modem cable to a non RJ 11 telephone jack 3 Japan specific outlet adapter Japan only Connects the AC adapter to a 2 prong electrical outlet 4 Battery pack Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power Ryan Masterfile book Page 18 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 39: ...ring repairing or reinstalling software refer to Software Updates Restorations and Utilities For supplementary information about the notebook refer to the Documentation Library CD The Documentation Library CD provided with all models includes the following guides Maintenance Shipping and Travel Guide Troubleshooting Guide Modem and Networking Guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety Comfort Guid...

Page 40: ...2 20 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 System Components Ryan Masterfile book Page 20 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 41: ...Pad Preferences 3 3 Using Hotkey and Shortcut Keys 3 4 Identifying fn and Function Keys 3 4 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 3 5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures 3 6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands 3 6 Keypad 3 10 Quick Launch Buttons 3 11 Using Custom Assignments and Schemes 3 12 Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 42: ... Default assignment 1 TouchPad on off button Enables disables the TouchPad 2 TouchPad light On TouchPad is enabled 3 TouchPad scroll zone Scroll up or down 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 5 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Ryan Masterfile book Page 2 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 43: ...t or right TouchPad button To scroll up or down slide your finger up or down in the scroll zone To enable or disable the TouchPad press the TouchPad button When the TouchPad is enabled the TouchPad light is on The notebook turns on with the TouchPad enabled Users who work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions may prefer to disable the TouchPad to prevent accidental TouchPad activity Setting To...

Page 44: ...mbination of the fn key and one of the function keys A shortcut key is a combination of the fn key and a key other than a function key Identifying fn and Function Keys The icons on the function keys f1 and f3 through f12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook Identifying hotkeys Item Component 1 fn key 2 Function keys Ryan Masterfile book Page 4 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 45: ...ombination Display System information fn esc Open Help and Support window fn f1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer fn f3 Switch display and image fn f4 Initiate Standby fn f5 Initiate QuickLock fn f6 Decrease display brightness fn f7 Increase display 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 on an audio CD or DVD ...

Page 46: ...en When viewing system information the system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM The BIOS date may display in a decimal format such as 10 19 2002 F 07 Open Help and Support Window fn f1 The fn f1 hotkey opens the Help and Support Center From the Help and Support Center you can access general information about your notebook links to software updates and online technical support speci...

Page 47: ...ation from the notebook using the external VGA video standard The fn f4 hotkey can also toggle images between other devices receiving video information from the notebook The following five video transmission types with examples of devices that use them are supported by the fn f4 hotkey LCD notebook display External VGA most external monitors S Video televisions camcorders VCRs and video capture bo...

Page 48: ...tes the operating system QuickLock security feature The QuickLock feature disables the keyboard and displays the log on screen QuickLock does not disable the TouchPad Before you can use the QuickLock feature you must set a Windows system password For instructions refer to your operating system documentation After you have set a Windows system password To initiate QuickLock press fn f6 To exit Quic...

Page 49: ... press the fn f9 hotkey to pause the play Stop an Audio CD or DVD fn f10 The fn f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or DVD that is playing Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD fn f11 The fn f11 hotkey plays the previously played track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD fn f12 The fn f12 hotkey plays the next track of an audio CD or DVD that is pla...

Page 50: ...p and Reference Guide Part 2 Keyboard Keypad The keypad consists of 17 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad Identifying the keypad keys Ryan Masterfile book Page 10 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 51: ...ick Launch buttons The settings for the Quick Launch buttons can be changed Refer to the next section for information on reassigning these buttons to other applications Button name Default assignment 1 Media button Launches multimedia application 2 Picture button Launches digital imaging application 3 Wireless on off butfton Turns the wireless network device on and off Ryan Masterfile book Page 11...

Page 52: ...ignments can be grouped into schemes When you select a scheme only the button assignments within that scheme are active Button assignments and schemes are set up changed or deleted in the Quick Launch buttons window To program a Quick Launch button 1 Select Start All Programs Utilities Quick Launch 2 On the Quick Launch tab select the button you want to reprogram 3 Type a label for the button then...

Page 53: ... On or Off 4 9 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 4 10 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 4 11 Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation 4 12 Managing Power Options 4 13 Using Battery Power 4 16 Identifying the Power Lights 4 16 Switching Between Battery and External Power 4 17 Charging a Battery Pack 4 17 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 4 18 Managing Low Battery Conditions 4 19 Resolving ...

Page 54: ... notebook on your lap for extended periods The notebook complies with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 Task Recommended Power Source Work in most software applications Charged battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through the following devices AC adapter Optional HP Notebook ...

Page 55: ... access memory RAM and the screen is cleared Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary but is a recommended precaution When the notebook is in Standby the power standby light flashes When you resume from Standby your work returns to the screen where you left off ÄCAUTION To avoid a complete battery discharge do not leave your notebook in Standby for extended periods Conne...

Page 56: ...he hard drive Do not connect or disconnect external devices Do not insert or remove a CD or DVD Do not insert a PC Card SD Card Memory Stick Smart Media Card or MMC If you cannot resume from Hibernation when power is restored to the system you will be prompted to delete the restoration data and proceed with system boot Unsaved data will be lost If a power on password has been set the password must...

Page 57: ...down procedures turn off the notebook Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how you work Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power and also protects your work during a power outage A battery pack in the notebook discharges more quickly even when the notebook is turned off than ...

Page 58: ... battery pack can typically support Standby for up to 48 hours Initiating Hibernation clears the screen and uses much less power than Standby Returning to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than returning to work saved in Standby but is faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook A fully charged new battery pack can typically support Hibernation for several weeks...

Page 59: ... CD or DVD is in use Your playback may be interrupted You may see a warning message Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback Do you want to continue Select No Resume from Hibernation or Standby by briefly pressing the power button Audio and video may resume or you may need to restart the media ÄCAUTION Do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media Doi...

Page 60: ...ding to your preferences If you want to change the default settings refer to Setting Power Options later in this chapter Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Standby Hibernation shutdown and display procedures use the following controls and indicators 1 Power button 2 Initiate Standby hotkey fn f5 3 Power standby light Identifying Standby Hibernation shutdown and display controls and indicato...

Page 61: ...rk and close all open applications Then Press the power button and follow the onscreen instructions if displayed for shutting down the notebook Shutdown the notebook through the operating system Select Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off The power standby light turns off The operating system shuts down The notebook turns off If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook w...

Page 62: ...trl alt delete Select the Shut Down button then select Shut down from the drop down list Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For battery pack removal instructions refer to the Replacing a Battery Pack section later in this chapter ÄCAUTION Emergency shutdown procedures may result in the loss of unsaved data...

Page 63: ... If the notebook is running on battery power the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity default setting If the notebook is running on external power the system does not initiate standby Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window The power standby light flashes The screen clears Resume from user initiated or system initiated Standby Press the po...

Page 64: ...s running on battery power the system initiates Hibernation after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or when the battery pack reaches a critical low battery condition If the notebook is running on external power the system will not initiate Hibernation Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window The power standby light turns off The screen clears Resume from user initiate...

Page 65: ...o change the function of the power button the fn f5 hotkey or the display switch 1 Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance icon Power Options icon Advanced tab To change the power button function select a function from the drop down list for When I Press The Power Button On My Computer To change the function of the fn f5 hotkey select a function from the drop down list for When I Pr...

Page 66: ...the icon may be hidden Select the arrow or vertical bar on the taskbar and expand it to view icons Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options window assigns power levels to system components You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power You can also set a power scheme that initiates Standby or tu...

Page 67: ...mpts you for a password when the notebook turns on or resumes from Standby or Hibernation To set a password prompt access the Power Options window Advanced tab Select the check box for Prompt For Password When the Computer resumes from Standby and select OK Ryan Masterfile book Page 15 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 68: ...TouchPad 1 Power standby light On when the notebook has power 2 Battery light On in the absence of AC power when the notebook is running on battery power Flashing indicates that the battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced 3 AC power light On when notebook is connected to AC power When AC power is available the battery will charge Ryan Masterfile book Page 16 Monday June 9 2003 2...

Page 69: ...ower 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 off To prolong battery life remove and store the battery pack if you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more Refer to Storing a Battery Pack later in this chapter for details Charging a Battery Pack The battery pack charges whene...

Page 70: ...attery calibration Displaying Charge Information To display battery charge information on the screen select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance icon Power Options icon Power Meter tab Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the batte...

Page 71: ...ttery condition 5 percent of a full charge the battery light blinks Critical Low Battery Condition If a low battery condition is not resolved the notebook enters a critical low battery condition 3 percent of a full charge In a critical low battery condition If Hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in Standby the notebook initiates Hibernation If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook ...

Page 72: ... battery condition when a charged battery pack is available turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation insert a charged battery pack then turn on the notebook When No Power Source Is Available To resolve a low battery condition when no power source is available initiate Hibernation or save your work and shut down the notebook When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation To resolve a low battery co...

Page 73: ...he battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is in use To charge the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the notebook For instructions refer to Replacing a Battery Pack later in this chapter 2 Connect the notebook to external power The battery light is on as the battery pack charges 3 Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery p...

Page 74: ...ach item in both columns to Never 4 Select the OK button 5 Disconnect the notebook from the external power source but do not turn off the notebook 6 Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged When the battery pack is fully discharged the battery light turns off and the notebook shuts down If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge procedure and have...

Page 75: ...ok is turned off 2 Select the Power icon on the taskbar or select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance icon Power Options icon Power Schemes tab 3 Reenter the settings you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column 4 Select the OK button ÄCAUTION After calibrating the battery pack reenable Hibernation select Start Control Panel Performance and Ma...

Page 76: ...e of a stored battery pack To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack keep it in a cool dry place Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store a battery pack The storage times provided are based on a battery pack that contains 50 percent of a full charge A fully charged battery pack can be safely stored longer Temperature Range F Temperature Range C Safe Storage Time 115 1...

Page 77: ...PC Card you are not using For more information refer to the Using a PC Card section in Chapter 8 Disable or remove a Digital Media card SD MMC Memory Stick or SmartMedia you are not using Lower screen brightness Lower system volume Turn off a device connected to the S Video jack If you leave your work initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the notebook Select a short wait time 5 minutes or l...

Page 78: ...ce initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack To replace the battery pack 1 Turn the notebook upside down To remove a battery pack slide the battery release latch 1 The battery pack tilts upward Then pull the battery pack out of the battery bay 2 Removing a battery pack Ryan Masterfile book Page 26 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 79: ...ack downward until it snaps into place Inserting a battery pack 2 To restore from Hibernation or to turn on the notebook press the power button Disposing of a Used Battery Pack For information about recycling or disposing of a used battery pack refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide Ryan Masterfile book Page 27 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 80: ...4 28 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Ryan Masterfile book Page 28 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 81: ...ves 5 3 Hard Drive 5 4 Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light 5 4 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 5 5 Optical Drive 5 8 Inserting an Optical Disc 5 9 Removing an Optical Disc With Power 5 10 Removing an Optical Disc Without Power 5 11 Playing an Optical Disc 5 12 Setting the Boot Order 5 14 Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 82: ...ory Stick Types of Drives Hard drives are for the storage of data files and of software such as system files applications and drivers A hard drive is sometimes called a hard disk drive Optical drives include CD and DVD drives Optical drives support DVDs and or CDs often called discs which are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs The note...

Page 83: ...d Avoid touching the connectors on a drive For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on the Documentation Library CD Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to devices with magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport security devices that check carry on luggag...

Page 84: ...iscusses the primary hard drive of the notebook Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the internal hard drive is being accessed Identifying the hard drive activity light Ryan Masterfile book Page 4 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 85: ... Saved your work closed all open applications and shut down the notebook Disconnected the notebook from external power and removed the battery pack 1 Save your work and close all open applications 2 Shut down the notebook and close the display 3 Disconnect the notebook from external power 4 Remove the battery pack 5 Turn the notebook upside down 6 Remove the 4 hard drive retaining screws from the ...

Page 86: ...e the hard drive cover 1 8 Using the handle unseat the hard drive by sliding the hard drive towards the edge of the notebook 2 then remove it from the hard drive bay 3 Removing an internal hard drive Ryan Masterfile book Page 6 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 87: ...e lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 then slide the hard drive away from the notebook edge until it is fully seated 2 Lower the hard drive cover onto the hard drive bay 3 Installing an internal hard drive Ryan Masterfile book Page 7 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 88: ...ed but did not replace a hard drive put the retaining screws in a safe place Replacing the hard drive retaining screws Optical Drive ÄCAUTION To avoid playback distortion or damage to optical media stop the CD or DVD and exit media software before inserting or removing an optical drive Ryan Masterfile book Page 8 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 89: ...or one sided DVD over the tray label side up 4 Gently press the center of the disc onto the tray spindle 3 until the disc snaps into place Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle then press it down into position 5 Close the media tray 4 Inserting an optical disc into the optical drive Ryan Masterf...

Page 90: ...d 2 3 Remove the disc from the tray by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc 3 Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case Removing an optical disc from the optical drive when power is available Ryan Masterfile book ...

Page 91: ...e 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 by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc 3 Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it 4 Place the d...

Page 92: ...splay its contents take no action or display a response prompt on the screen You can choose how the notebook responds to the insertion of a medium by using the operating system AutoPlay feature When AutoPlay is enabled in most cases your notebook responds to the following procedures as described To prevent an audio CD from opening when AutoPlay is enabled on the drive containing it press the shift...

Page 93: ...nation or Standby may stop the playback Do you want to continue select No Audio and video may resume or you may need to restart the drive medium If Standby or Hibernation initiates and no warning message is displayed resume from Hibernation or Standby by briefly pressing the power button then restart the medium Observing the Copyright Warning It is a criminal offense under applicable copyright law...

Page 94: ... contains files needed by the notebook to start up and operate properly On some models you can also start up from a drive connected to the notebook by USB Startup preferences are set in the Setup utility The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad For information about using the Setup utility refer to the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 Ryan Masterfile...

Page 95: ...ck 6 7 Using the Audio Line Out Jack 6 7 Connecting an S Video Device 6 8 Connecting the Audio 6 8 Connecting the Video 6 8 Turning a Video Device On and Off 6 9 Changing the Color Television Format 6 9 Using Multimedia Software 6 10 Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player 6 10 Playing Video CDs and DVDs with InterVideo WinDVD 6 11 Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD DVD Creator 6 13 Rya...

Page 96: ... DVD Creator 6 15 Formatting Recording Media 6 16 Creating CDs 6 17 Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD DVD Creator 6 17 Selecting Easy CD DVD Creator Settings 6 18 Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 6 19 Ryan Masterfile book Page 2 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 97: ...tware The mute button overrides all software volume settings Using the Volume Buttons To adjust volume using the audio buttons To increase volume press the increase volume button 3 To mute or restore volume press the mute button 2 To decrease volume press the decrease volume button 1 Identifying the audio buttons Ryan Masterfile book Page 3 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 98: ...ce volume icon in the task bar check box To adjust volume click the volume control icon To increase or decrease volume select the slide bar and drag it up or down To mute or restore volume select or clear the Mute check box If you cannot see an icon you have placed on the taskbar the icons may be hidden Select the arrow or thick vertical bar on the taskbar and expand to view icons Ryan Masterfile ...

Page 99: ...a headset is connected to the audio out jack the internal speakers are disabled Identifying the internal speakers Connecting an Audio Device ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones or a headset ÄCAUTION To prevent possible damage to an external device do not plug a monaural single sound channel plug into the audio out jack Ryan Masterfile book ...

Page 100: ... jacks The microphone jack 1 sometimes called the line in jack connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone The audio line out jack 2 sometimes called a line out jack connects headphones or external stereo speakers Identifying the audio jacks Ryan Masterfile book Page 6 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 101: ...ound will record on both channels If you connect a dynamic microphone the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved Using the Audio Line Out Jack The audio out jack is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio video device such as a television or VCR When you connect a device to the audio out jack Use only a 3 5 mm plug For best sound quality use 24 ohm to 32 ohm headphones The intern...

Page 102: ... 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 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 the notebook S...

Page 103: ...o device on and off are interchangeable If you turned off a connected device in Windows for example you can turn on the device by either restarting the notebook or pressing the fn f4 hotkey To conserve power turn off the device 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 recei...

Page 104: ...rive on your notebook Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player application is a program included with the operating system Use Windows Media Player primarily for playing audio CDs Although video CDs can be played using Windows Media Player InterVideo WinDVD provides higher quality playback To open Windows Media Player and play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the optic...

Page 105: ...lation close the installation window and re install WinDVD To re install WinDVD 1 Select Start All Programs Software Setup A setup wizard loads and a list of applications is displayed 2 Select WinDVD and follow the instructions on the screen For more information about WinDVD select Help on the WinDVD menu bar Playing a Video CD or DVD For best playback quality save and close all files and software...

Page 106: ...rotect copyrights internationally You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted message is displayed when you insert the DVD To play the DVD you must change the region setting on your DVD dr...

Page 107: ...sfer utility that enables you to create or copy optical drive media Before you can create CDs you must install this application using the installation CD provided with your notebook If your optical drive has DVD RW capability DVDs can be used with Easy CD and DVD Creator to store large amounts of data on a disc To build DVDs containing movies refer to Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator ...

Page 108: ...ome For a more information concerning Easy CD DVD Creator applications features or use refer to the Roxio Easy CD DVD Creator online Userfs Guide To access the guide select Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator User s Guide Application Allows you to Disc Copier create backup copies of personal discs Creator Classic create CDs backups or archives of files on your hard drive Drag To Disc ...

Page 109: ...then copy from your hard drive to the CD Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a CD The write process is sensitive to vibration Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive The notebook can write or copy to CDs which provide one time non erasable recording CD R or to CD...

Page 110: ...ed for Drag to Disc Drag to Disc will automatically format blank discs Formatting a disc in Drag to Disc may take up to 45 minutes to complete To record information to a CD using Creator Classic or Disc Copier do not use a CD formatted for Drag to Disc or erase the information from a rewriteable disc to use it again To manually format a disc so that it can be used in Creator Classic or Disc Copier...

Page 111: ... CD DVD Creator You cannot erase data from a CD R or DVD R disc Only CD RW or DVD RW discs can be used in the following process Erasing recorded media in Drag to Disc or Creator Classic may take up to 45 minutes to complete Erasing Recorded Media with Drag to Disc To erase recorded media created with Drag to Disc 1 Insert the CD into the optical drive 2 Open the Drag to Disc window by selecting St...

Page 112: ...r Settings To use Drag to Disc Creator Classic or Disc Copier the default settings shown in the following table must be selected These settings are compatible for example the settings for Drag to Disc do not conflict with the settings for Disc Copier Application Required Settings Drag to Disc Enable Auto Insert Notification Creator Classic Disable Disc at Once and Enable Track at Once Disc Copier ...

Page 113: ...ou must install this application using the installation CD included with select notebook This application will not install successfully unless your notebook is equipped with an optical drive that has DVD RW capability Option Description Track at Once Writes data to the disc in multiple passes and allows you to copy one track or data file at a time to the disc Additional options allow you to choose...

Page 114: ... the notebook while the notebook is writing to a DVD The write process is sensitive to vibration Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive The notebook can write or copy to DVDs which provide one time non erasable recording DVD R or to DVDs which provide erasable recording DVD RW In order to write data to a DVD you mus...

Page 115: ...Turning a Network Connection Off and On 7 4 Accessing the Network at Startup 7 4 Wireless Select Models Only 7 5 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off 7 6 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 7 Infrared 7 8 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission 7 9 Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared 7 9 Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 116: ...a list of telephone numbers that support V 90 or V 92 V 92 enables modem on hold technology that allows an Internet session to be interrupted to answer a phone call then resumes the Internet session after the call is complete The maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 Kbps even though the modem is capable of downloading at higher speeds ÄCAUTION Your built in modem may not work with multiple phone lines...

Page 117: ...ith the modem For more information on connecting and configuring your modem refer to the Modem and Networking Guide included on the Documentation Library CD Network All notebook models ship with an RJ 45 network jack A network cable with RJ 45 connectors at each end is included with select models The notebook can be connected to a network whether or not the internal modem is connected to a telepho...

Page 118: ...ronment server during startup you must enable the internal NIC for startup then respond to the Network Service Boot prompt each time you want to connect to the server To enable the NIC for startup and set the notebook to display the Network Service Boot prompt each time the notebook is started or restarted set your preferences in the Setup utility The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and doe...

Page 119: ... place within the network from your office to a conference room for example and remain on the network the entire time Wireless antennae location 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 i...

Page 120: ... on 2 Press the wireless on off button Quick Launch button located above the number pad of the notebook to turn wireless 802 11b or 802 11g communication on and off The wireless indicator light on the Wireless On Off Quick Launch button turns on when 802 11b or 802 11g wireless communication is turned on To check the status of your wireless connection open Network Connections in Control Panel then...

Page 121: ...fore you can connect your notebook to an existing 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 wireless device Ryan Masterfile...

Page 122: ...upports low speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second Kbps as well as high speed connections up to 4 Mbps Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and must have an unobstructed line of sight Infrared performance may vary with the performance of infrared peripherals the distance and angle between infrared devices and the applications being used Linking to an infra...

Page 123: ...ts must be aligned no more than 15 degrees off center Shield the ports from direct sunlight flashing incandescent light and fluorescent light Be sure that signals from a remote control or other wireless device such as a cell phone a headset or an audio device do not aim at either port During the transmission do not move either device and do not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam Avoidin...

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Page 125: ...onfiguring a PC Card 8 5 Inserting a PC Card 8 5 Stopping and Removing a PC Card 8 6 Using Digital Media 8 7 Using the Digital Media Light 8 9 Inserting Digital Media 8 10 Removing Digital Media 8 11 Disabling or Restarting Digital Media 8 11 Increasing Memory 8 12 Displaying Memory Information 8 12 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 8 13 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 8 18 Ryan Masterfile b...

Page 126: ... 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 standard external device from the notebook turn off the device then disconnect the device from the notebook Connecting a Monitor or Projector To connect an ...

Page 127: ...cted to a USB connector on the notebook 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 on the notebook support USB 2 0 and earlier devices Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually ...

Page 128: ...on Windows application or utility Identifying the 3 USB connectors on the rear notebook and 1 USB connector on the left side Using a PC Card A PC Card is a credit card sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA The notebook PC Card slot supports both 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Cards PC Cards can be used...

Page 129: ...e 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 included with your PC Card to install device drivers Install only the device drivers for your operating system Do not install other software such as card services socket services or enablers that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer Ryan Maste...

Page 130: ...rs Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted 1 Hold the PC Card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC Card Ryan Masterfile book Page 6 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 131: ... Card 2 To stop a PC Card select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar then select the PC Card To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons 3 To release the PC Card press the PC Card eject button 1 If the PC Card button does not extend while a PC Card is in the PC Card slot press the button once to extend the button then press the bu...

Page 132: ...igital media card connectors Use minimal force when inserting a SD MMC Memory Stick or Smart Media into a Digital Media slot Do not move or transport the notebook while Digital Media is inserted Digital media formats consist of flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing These cards are often used with digital media equipped cameras and PDAs as well as other not...

Page 133: ...ight The digital media light turns on when an inserted Digital Media card is being accessed The digital media light turns off when inserted digital media is inactive or when the digital media slot is empty Identifying the digital media light Ryan Masterfile book Page 9 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 134: ...ital media card 1 Hold the card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently push the card into the Digital Media slot until the card is seated The card will extend slightly beyond the edge of the notebook Inserting a digital media card Ryan Masterfile book Page 10 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 135: ...Restarting Digital Media An inserted Digital Media card uses power even when the card is not in use Disabling the card conserves power To disable an inserted Digital Media card double click the My Computer icon on the Windows Desktop right click the drive assigned to the card then select Eject The card is stopped but is not released from the Digital Media Card slot To restart the card remove then ...

Page 136: ...perating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file To display the amount of RAM in the system Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance icon System icon General tab To display the amount of free space on your h...

Page 137: ...e 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 on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide Electrostatic Discharge section 1 Save you...

Page 138: ...rades 5 Turn the notebook upside down 6 Remove the two memory compartment screws 1 7 Slide the memory compartment cover towards the notebook display hinges and lift up to remove 2 Opening the memory compartment Ryan Masterfile book Page 14 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 139: ... Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1 The module tilts upward b Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module 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 Ryan Masterfile book Page 15 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 140: ...odule with the keyed area in the memory slot 1 b With the module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory compartment press the module into the memory slot until it is seated 2 c Push the module down until the retention clips snap into place 3 Inserting a memory module Ryan Masterfile book Page 16 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 141: ...hen lower the cover and slide it towards the front of the notebook 1 10 Reinsert and tighten the two memory compartment screws 2 11 Replace the battery pack if you removed a battery pack at the beginning of this procedure reconnect external power then restart the notebook Closing the memory compartment Ryan Masterfile book Page 17 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 142: ...olutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen To install a security cable 1 Loop the cable around a secured object 2 Insert the cable lock key 1 into the cable lock 3 Insert the cable lock 2 into the security cable slot 3 4 Lock it with the cable lock key Connecting an optional cable lock Ryan Masterfile book Page 18 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 143: ...tore Point 9 7 Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System 9 8 Repairing the Operating System 9 8 Reinstalling the Operating System 9 9 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software 9 10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System 9 11 Using the Setup Utility 9 11 Opening the Setup Utility 9 11 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility 9 12 Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings 9...

Page 144: ...l the updates The notebook ROM stores the BIOS basic input output system The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to a network consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates particularly a R...

Page 145: ... displayed in the Setup utility The Setup utility is a non Windows utility that does not support the TouchPad For complete information about using the Setup utility refer to the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 1 To open the Setup utility turn on or restart the notebook 2 Before Windows opens and while the Press F10 to enter setup prompt is displayed in the lower left section of the sc...

Page 146: ...ing a ROM Update ÄCAUTION To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power During the download and installation Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet Do not shut do...

Page 147: ... displayed on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions are displayed 1 Open Windows Explorer To open Windows Explorer from the Start button select Start All Programs Accessories Windows Explorer 2 In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window select My Computer your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C Then follow the path you recorded e...

Page 148: ...it has been downloaded to the hard drive b Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive 4 When the download is complete open Windows Explorer To open Windows Explorer from the Start button select Start All Programs Accessories Windows Explorer 5 In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window select My Computer your hard drive designation which is typically Local Disk C...

Page 149: ... recommends that you set System Restore points Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware Periodically whenever the system is performing optimally Setting a System Restore Point To set a System Restore point manually 1 Select Start Help Support Tools Notebook and diagnostic information is displayed 2 Select System Restore then follow the on screen instructions for setting a Restore ...

Page 150: ...tructions refer to Backing Up and Restoring Data earlier in this chapter If a System Restore restoration fails to restore functionality first try to repair the operating system If the repair procedure does not restore functionality you may need to reinstall the operating system Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your personal data use the Operating Syste...

Page 151: ...o protect your data back up your data before beginning the procedure For back up information and instructions select Start Help and Support Also refer to Backing Up and Restoring Data earlier in this section During the reinstallation you may be prompted for your product key The product key is displayed on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the notebook To reinstall th...

Page 152: ...ss begins This process may take up to 2 hours to complete The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software After the installation process is complete you must reinstall drivers and other software To reinstall drivers use the Driver Recovery CD included with the notebook 1 While running Windows insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optic...

Page 153: ...an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support Using the Setup Utility The Setup utility is a preinstalled ROM based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for startup password port Setup utility appearance and other preferences Openin...

Page 154: ... or number in most on screen items is highlighted 2 Press the keyboard key corresponding to the highlighted letter or number in the item you want to select For example to select an on screen OK button press alt When the O in OK is highlighted press O Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings To return all Setup utility settings to default values select File menu Restore Defaults Identification info...

Page 155: ...ou plan to use or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme environments Notebook Dimensions Dimension Metric U S Height front 4 25 cm 1 67 inches Height rear 4 70 cm 1 85 inches Width 39 80 cm 15 67 inches Depth with hinge 28 8 cm 11 33 inches Ryan Masterfile book Page 1 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 156: ...r provided by HP for use with this notebook is capable of accepting AC power within the following specifications Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating 10 to 35 C 50 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 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 3 048 m 10 000 ft Nonoperating 9 144 m 30 000 ft Input Power...

Page 157: ... appendix contain information about exposing the notebook to environmental extremes For similar information about storing battery packs refer to the Storing a Battery Pack section in Chapter 4 For information about exposing the notebook to sunlight ultraviolet light x rays or magnetic fields refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide Input Power Rating Opera...

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Page 159: ...re software updates audio CD See CD s audio out jack connecting 6 6 identifying 2 11 AutoPlay 5 12 B backup system 9 7 battery bay identifying 2 14 inserting battery pack 1 3 removing battery pack 4 26 battery light 2 8 battery pack calibrating 4 21 charging 1 2 1 6 4 17 4 21 discharging 4 21 inserting 1 3 monitoring charge 4 18 recharging 4 23 removing 4 26 storing 4 24 when to remove 4 5 battery...

Page 160: ... WinDVD 6 11 starting from 5 14 See also drive media Certificate of Authenticity label 2 16 9 9 compartment memory 2 14 8 12 connector s 1394 2 11 drive 5 3 external monitor 2 9 infrared port 2 13 7 8 modem 2 9 7 3 network 2 9 7 3 parallel 2 9 power 2 11 USB 2 9 2 11 8 3 conservation power 4 25 country specific modem adapter identifying 2 18 currency formats setting 1 10 customer support 1 13 2 19...

Page 161: ...VD drive See drives DVD s playing with WinDVD 6 11 region settings 6 12 starting from 5 14 See also drive media E Easy CD and DVD Creator creating CDs 6 13 erasing media 6 17 features 6 14 formatting media 6 16 preparing to use 6 15 settings 6 18 UDF prompt 6 16 eject button optical drive 5 10 PC Card 8 6 electric shock warning 1 12 electrostatic discharge ESD 5 3 8 13 emergency shutdown procedure...

Page 162: ...2 resuming from 4 12 setting preferences 4 13 when to use 4 4 hotkeys changing function of fn f5 4 13 procedures 3 6 Quick Reference 3 5 hotkeys commands access Help and Support 3 6 display brightness 3 8 initiate QuickLock 3 8 initiate Standby 3 8 4 11 media commands 3 9 Open Internet Explorer 3 6 Quick Reference 3 5 switch image 3 7 hub USB 8 3 humidity specifications A 2 I IDE Integrated Drive ...

Page 163: ...y 2 8 caps lock 2 6 hard drive 2 8 IDE drive 5 4 power standby 2 8 line out jack 2 11 6 6 lock security cable 8 18 locked system 1 10 2 5 4 10 locking latches battery pack 4 27 M Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide 2 19 media hotkeys 3 9 Media Player Windows 6 10 media drive affected by airport security 5 3 canceling AutoPlay on 5 12 caring for 5 3 displaying contents of 5 12 inserting removing ...

Page 164: ...er Product Key 2 16 serial 2 16 numeric keypad 3 10 O opening the notebook 1 4 2 2 operating environment specifications A 2 operating system installing retail version of 9 11 loading 4 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 2 16 Product Key number 2 16 reinstalling 9 8 repairing 9 8 shutting down 4 9 4 10 Operating System CD 9 8 9 9 optical disc See CD s DVD s optical drive avoiding Standby...

Page 165: ...r cord connecting 1 5 identifying 2 17 See also cable Power Meter 4 18 power AC 1 12 power standby light 4 8 Preboot eXecution Environment PXE 7 4 preloaded utilities 1 9 Product Key number 2 16 projector connecting 2 9 switching display 3 7 PXE Preboot eXecution Environment 7 4 R RAM Random Access Memory 8 12 region settings currency date language time 1 10 DVD 6 12 Regulatory and Safety Notices ...

Page 166: ...hutdown procedures 1 10 4 9 sleep button 3 8 4 13 Sleep See Standby slot memory 8 12 PC Card 2 13 SD Card 8 8 security cable 2 9 socket services PC Card 8 5 SoftPaq described 9 4 downloading and installing 9 6 software antivirus protection 1 11 AutoPlay 5 12 infrared 7 8 installing optional 1 9 network 7 4 Norton AntiVirus 2003 1 11 Power Meter 4 18 regional settings 1 10 reinstalling 9 8 9 10 rep...

Page 167: ... 13 television changing color format 6 9 connecting audio 6 6 connecting video 6 8 temperature specifications A 2 storage battery pack 4 24 1394 connector 2 11 time settting the 1 10 TouchPad components 3 3 setting preferences 3 3 traveling with notebook battery pack temperature considerations 4 24 environmental specifications A 2 modem approvals label 2 16 regional settings 1 10 serial number 2 1...

Page 168: ...eo jack 6 8 turning on and off 6 9 viruses computer 1 11 volume adjusting 6 3 W Windows applications key 2 4 Windows Media Player accessing with Digital Audio button 6 10 using with audio CDs WinDVD error message 6 11 managing region settings 6 12 wireless device certification label 2 16 turning on and off 7 6 wireless network 7 5 Ryan Masterfile book Page 10 Monday June 9 2003 2 33 PM ...

Page 169: ...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 Startup and Reference Guide HP Notebook Series First Edition August 2003 Reference Number zd7000 Document Part Number 335555 ...

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