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Hardware Guide

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 333644-001

August 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.

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Summary of Contents for Compaq Notebook Series

Page 1: ...t Number 333644 001 August 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 ...

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

Page 3: ...omponents 1 13 Bottom Components 1 15 Labels 1 17 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device 2 1 Using the Pointing 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 Identifying fn and Function Keys 2 5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 2 6 Initiating Standby fn f3 2 6 Switching Displays fn f4...

Page 4: ...attery Pack 3 6 Charging a New Battery Pack 3 7 Charging an In Use Battery Pack 3 7 Charging a Primary and MultiBay Battery Pack 3 7 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3 8 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3 8 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen 3 8 Displaying Charge Information on a MultiBay Battery Pack 3 10 Managing Low Battery Conditions 3 11 Identifying Low Battery Conditions...

Page 5: ...a 4 13 Inserting an Optical Disc 4 13 Removing an Optical Disc With Power 4 14 Removing an Optical Disc No Power 4 15 Inserting a Diskette 4 16 Removing a Diskette 4 16 Displaying Optical Disc Contents 4 16 Locating Optical Disc Software 4 17 Initiating Standby or Hibernation 4 17 5 Audio and Video Using Audio Features 5 1 Using the Audio Line Out Jack 5 2 Using the Microphone Jack 5 2 Adjusting t...

Page 6: ... USB Legacy Support 7 4 Connecting an Optional External MultiBay 7 5 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 7 6 8 Hardware Upgrades Using PC Cards 8 1 Inserting a PC Card 8 2 Removing a PC Card 8 3 Using SD Cards 8 4 Inserting an SD Card 8 4 Removing an SD Card 8 5 Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules 8 6 Effects of Increasing Memory 8 11 9 Specifications Notebook Dimensions 9 2 Operating Environment 9 ...

Page 7: ...descriptions Item Component Description 1 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 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse ...

Page 8: ...tes items on the screen 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right mouse 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 Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse ...

Page 9: ... exit Standby In Hibernation press and release to exit Hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown 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 the Documentation Library CD to the Softwar...

Page 10: ...or Bluetooth first ensure that WLAN or Bluetooth has been enabled in the software and that the Wireless On Off light is on before attempting to make a connection For more information refer on the Documentation Library CD to Using Quick Launch Buttons in Chapter 2 of the Hardware Guide 3 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 4 Application...

Page 11: ...ystem functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key Not shown Memory compartment not shown located under the keyboard Contains one primary memory slot populated and one expansion slot Top component descriptions Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 12: ...k is on 3 Scroll lock On Scroll lock is on 4 Wireless On Off On An integrated wireless device has been enabled 5 Power standby On Power is turned on Blinking Notebook is in Standby The power standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a critical low battery condition The light turns off when the system enters Hibernation or shuts down ...

Page 13: ...source has reached a low battery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking more quickly 7 Primary hard drive On Hard drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed 8 MultiBay On A device in the MultiBay is being accessed Light descriptions Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 14: ...nent Description 1 Audio line out jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio 2 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 4 MultiBay device slot Holds a MultiBay device ...

Page 15: ...ry slot Holds the primary battery 2 Secure Digital SD slot Accepts SD memory cards 3 PC Card slots 2 Support optional Type I Type II or Type III 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Cards In select notebooks one of the PC Card slots may be replaced with a factory installed Smart Card Reader 4 RJ 11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable ...

Page 16: ...not supported in all countries 6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook Ä The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen Right side component descriptions Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 17: ...on between the notebook and an optional IrDA compliant device 2 Mute button On Mutes the system volume A light comes on when the button is pushed in and the sound is muted 3 Volume control buttons Increase and decrease system volume Press the volume up button to increase sound Press the volume down button to decrease sound 4 Display release latch Opens the notebook ...

Page 18: ...the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimzed To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna should not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation including when the notebook display is closed Front view co...

Page 19: ...nal parallel device such as an external diskette drive bay or a printer 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable 6 Self powered USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable or connects an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using t...

Page 20: ...der overhead projector or video capture card 9 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components Ä 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 Rear view component descriptions Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 21: ...llow you to remove the keyboard in order to access system memory 3 Intake vent Enables airflow to cool internal components Ä 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 4 Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay 5 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack 6 Ha...

Page 22: ...not allow unauthorized MiniPCI devices to be used in this notebook Installing an unsupported MiniPCI device can prevent your notebook from operating properly and may result in a warning message To resume proper notebook operation remove the unauthorized device Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your MiniPCI device displays in error Bottom component descriptions Continu...

Page 23: ...ifies the notebook You may need this number if you call customer support 2 COA Certificate of Authenticity label Contains your Product Key number which you will need to update or troubleshoot your operating system 3 WLAN label Provides regulatory information about the wireless LAN device s that are available on some notebook models You will need this information to use the WLAN device while travel...

Page 24: ...se the modem while traveling internationally 5 Bluetooth label Provides regulatory information about the Bluetooth device that is available on some notebook models You will need this information to use the Bluetooth device while traveling internationally Bluetooth is not supported in all countries Label descriptions Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 25: ...ing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably Pointing 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 ...

Page 26: ... 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 Pointing device components Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 27: ...ttons on an external mouse 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 into place Replacement caps are not included with the notebook Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would ...

Page 28: ...lt TouchPad tapping which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to double click an object disabled by default Edge motion which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad disabled by default Palm Check which helps prevent moving the pointer unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you type disabled by defa...

Page 29: ...er key execute frequently used system functions Identifying fn and 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 shortcut key is a combination of the fn key and a key other than a function key Item Component 1 fn key 2 Function keys ...

Page 30: ...The function of the fn f3 hotkey called the sleep button in Windows can be changed For example the fn f3 hotkey can be set to initiate Hibernation instead of Standby For more information about Standby Hibernation and changing the function of the fn f3 hotkey refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide Power chapter Function Key combination to activate function Key combination to de...

Page 31: ...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 boards with S Video in jacks Composite video televisions camcorders VCRs and video capture boards with composite video in jacks DVI D external monitors that support the DVI D interface C...

Page 32: ...n esc Press fn esc to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers Press fn esc a second time to remove the system information from the screen 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 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards The following table describes how...

Page 33: ...sword and select preferences For more information refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide Security chapter 2 Wireless On Off button Turns the wireless LAN and optional Bluetooth device on and off when these devices are enabled in the software utilities 3 Presentation Mode button Sets the notebook to presentation mode which opens a user defined application folder file or Web sit...

Page 34: ...numeric keypad Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on each key on the 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 Embedded numeric keypad 4 f...

Page 35: ...ional port replicator Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn shift key combination To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off press and hold the fn key while pressin...

Page 36: ...nabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode As You Work To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work press the num lk key on the external keypad not on the notebook Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode at Startup To configure the notebook to start up with a connected external keypad in num lock mode you must set this preference in Computer Setup For more information about using Computer Setu...

Page 37: ... external keypad select the field To disable num lock mode on an external keypad clear the field 5 Press 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 when you exit Computer Setup and takes effect when the notebook restarts ...

Page 38: ...and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter the notebook will switch to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the notebook You can leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depending on how you work Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external AC power and also protects your ...

Page 39: ... HP Web site at http www hp com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with your notebook to contact an HP authorized dealer Identifying Battery Packs The notebook supports up to 2 battery packs The primary battery pack 1 is an 6 or 8 cell lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in the battery bay One primary battery pack is included with the notebook The MultiBay battery p...

Page 40: ... source initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack To insert a battery pack turn the notebook upside down then slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated To remove a battery pack turn the notebook upside down Then slide and hold the battery release latch 1 as you pull the battery pack 2 from the battery bay ...

Page 41: ...To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack To insert a MultiBay battery pack turn the notebook upside down then slide the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated ...

Page 42: ... hold the MultiBay release latch 1 as you pull the battery pack 2 from the MultiBay ÄCAUTION To prevent damage to the MultiBay when no device is in the MultiBay insert the weight saver to protect the bay opening The weight saver can be inserted or removed while the notebook is on off in Standby or in Hibernation ...

Page 43: ...be used to run the notebook but it cannot be used to charge a battery pack A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in use but it will charge faster when the notebook is off Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new has not been used for 2 weeks or more or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature When a battery pack is charging the battery light on the notebook is on T...

Page 44: ...Charging an In Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery charge indicators Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it When you charge a battery pack charge it fully Charging a Primary and MultiBay Battery Pack If a primary battery pack is in the battery bay and a MultiBay battery pack is in the MultiBay...

Page 45: ...th or more calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it For calibration instructions refer to Calibrating a Battery Pack later in this chapter Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge displays Accessing Charge Displays To access information about the status of any battery pack in the notebook Select the Power Meter ico...

Page 46: ...n the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level For example the time remaining will decrease when you start playing a DVD and will increase when you stop playing a DVD Most charge displays identify battery packs by location Location 1 is the primary battery bay Location 2 is the MultiBay On some displays a lightning bolt icon may be displayed on the charge di...

Page 47: ...Check Primary battery packs do not To display the percent of a full charge remaining in a MultiBay battery pack press the Quick Check button 1 on the MultiBay battery pack The Quick Check lights 2 indicate the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack The greater the charge the more lights that turn on when you press the Quick Check button When all of the lights are on the battery pack has a ...

Page 48: ...w battery condition the battery light blinks Critical Low Battery Condition If a low battery condition is not resolved the notebook enters a critical low battery condition 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 is on or in Standby the notebook remains briefly i...

Page 49: ...power supply available on some commercial aircraft An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can run the notebook but cannot charge a battery pack 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 initiate Hibernation insert a charged battery pack then turn on the notebook When No Power Source Is Available To reso...

Page 50: ...ry run time When the battery pack has not been used for one month or more How to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack you must fully charge fully discharge then fully recharge the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in use but it will charge faster when the notebook is off To charge the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the not...

Page 51: ...in on while the battery pack is being discharged The battery pack can discharge whether or not you are using the notebook but will discharge faster while the notebook is in use If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during the discharge save your work before beginning the discharge procedure If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy saving timeou...

Page 52: ... 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 The battery light begins to blink when the battery pack has discharged to a low battery condition When the battery pack is fully discharged the battery light turns off and the notebook shuts down Recharging the Battery Pack...

Page 53: ...ettings you recorded earlier Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column 5 Select the OK button ÄCAUTION After calibrating the battery pack reenable Hibernation Failure to reenable Hibernation may result in a complete battery drain and potential data loss To reenable Hibernation select Start Settings Control Panel Performance an...

Page 54: ...g that are not connected to an external power source Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using For more information see Using PC Cards in Chapter 8 Remove a CD or DVD you are not using Use the fn f9 and fn f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers or use the volume buttons to adjust system volume as you need it Turn off a...

Page 55: ...ect Start Settings Control Panel Display Screen Saver tab In Windows XP select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display icon Screen Saver tab Select a Power Scheme with low power use settings through the operating system Refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide Power chapter Select Battery Optimized or Maximum Battery Mode in Intel SpeedStep Windows 2000 only Refer on t...

Page 56: ...tored battery pack place 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 for longer times a battery pack containing a lower charge can be safely stored for less time Calibrate a battery pack that h...

Page 57: ...the telephone number listed for your location in the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook In Europe dispose of or recycle battery packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to HP your authorized HP partners or their agents In other regions refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP authorized dealer r...

Page 58: ...4 1 4 Drives Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care The following cautions apply to all drives Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply ...

Page 59: ...ng a grounded metal object and Avoid touching the connectors on a drive For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Documentation Library CD Avoid exposing a 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 devi...

Page 60: ...ting the drive to a USB connector on the notebook or optional Port Replicator For information about connecting a USB drive refer to the External Devices chapter in this book The notebook has 2 drive bays The hard drive bay supports only a hard drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive The MultiBay supports any MultiBay device including the following Hard drive inserted i...

Page 61: ... Guide Drives Hard Drive This section discusses the primary hard drive of the notebook Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the primary hard drive is being accessed ...

Page 62: ...drive from the 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 notebook is in Hibernation turn the notebook on by pressing the power button Then shut down the notebook through the operating system To remove the primary hard drive 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the notebook and close the display 3 Turn the notebook bott...

Page 63: ... Drives 6 To remove the hard drive lift the hard drive door 1 and pull the hard drive 2 out of the bay To install a hard drive 1 Lift the hard drive door 1 2 Slide the hard drive 2 into the bay until the drive is seated ...

Page 64: ...ollowing If you have inserted a hard drive reinsert the hard drive security screw 1 and hard drive retaining screw 2 If you removed but did not replace a hard drive put the hard drive retaining screw and hard drive security screw in a safe place ...

Page 65: ...y MultiBay device is active with the exception of the MultiBay battery pack Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter A hard drive must be inserted into an optional MultiBay hard drive adapter before it can be used in the MultiBay The hard drive assembly the hard drive inserted into the MultiBay adapter is then inserted into and removed from the MultiBay in the same way as any other MultiBay device ...

Page 66: ...the Adapter 1 Slide the 2 adapter selection switches to the outer edge 2 Lower the hard drive into the adapter then slide the drive connectors on the drive toward the drive connectors in the adapter until the connectors engage and the hard drive is seated ...

Page 67: ...Drives Removing a Hard Drive from the Adapter 1 Slide the adapter release latch to the outside as indicated below 2 Gently disengage the drive connectors by sliding the drive away from the connectors then remove the drive ...

Page 68: ...hard drive into the MultiBay insert the drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter as described earlier in this chapter Turn the notebook upside down With the connector on the drive or drive assembly facing the MultiBay slide the drive or drive assembly into the MultiBay until it is seated ...

Page 69: ...ct the drive you want to remove When it is safe to remove the drive a message is displayed To display taskbar icons select Show Hidden Icons in the system tray ÄCAUTION To protect the MultiBay when no device is inside insert the weight saver in the bay This device prevents damage to the MultiBay and does not increase notebook weight 1 If the drive has a media tray remove the media then close the t...

Page 70: ...ay 3 Pull the tray out 2 until it is fully extended Position a CD or one sided DVD over the tray with the label side up 4 Gently press the disc 3 onto the tray spindle 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 into position 5 Close the media tray After y...

Page 71: ...e the media tray then pull the tray 2 out until it is fully extended 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pushing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc 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 and place the disc in a protective case ...

Page 72: ...per clip until the media tray is released then pull out the tray 2 until it is fully extended 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pushing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc 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 To protect the disc place it in a protective case 4 Close the media tr...

Page 73: ...ng a Diskette To remove a diskette from a diskette drive 1 Press the eject button on the drive to eject the diskette 2 Remove the diskette from the drive Displaying Optical Disc Contents When an optical disc is inserted into a drive the contents of the disc display on the screen when Autorun is enabled To display the contents of a disc when Autorun is not enabled 1 Click Start Run then type X wher...

Page 74: ...book models Initiating Standby or Hibernation If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive medium such as a diskette CD CD RW or DVD is in use the following results may occur Your playback may be interrupted You may see a pop up warning Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback Do you want to continue Select No Resume from Hibernation or Standby by...

Page 75: ...o components described in the following table Audio components Item Component Description 1 Audio line out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio 2 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone 3 Mute button Mutes the system volume ...

Page 76: ... 5 mm stereo plug For best sound quality use 24 ohm to 32 ohm headphones The internal speakers are disabled Using the Microphone Jack When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack use a single sound channel monaural microphone with a 3 5 mm plug A monaural electret condenser microphone is recommended If you connect a stereo microphone left channel sound will record on both channels If you co...

Page 77: ...aneously To decrease the volume press the volume down button To increase the volume press the volume up button Windows Volume Control In Windows 2000 the Windows Volume Control icon is displayed on the taskbar In Windows XP a Select Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Sounds and Audio Devices b Select the Volume tab c Select the check box for Place Volume Icon in the Taskbar d Sele...

Page 78: ...taneously supporting an image on the notebook display and on any other supported external display The S Video connection usually provides a higher quality image than a composite video connection To transmit video signals through the S Video out jack you need an S Video cable available from most electronic retailers If you are combining audio and video functions such as playing a movie from a DVD i...

Page 79: ... S Video jack on the notebook 2 Connect the other end of the cable 2 to the video device as instructed in the documentation included with the device If the S Video jack on the notebook is not accessible because the notebook is docked into an Advanced Port Replicator you can connect the device to the S Video jack on the optional Advanced Port Replicator ...

Page 80: ... Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks but are not compatible with the modem ÅWARNING 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 circ...

Page 81: ... 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 2 into the RJ 11 telephone jack For more information about using the modem or about using AT commands and dial modifiers refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Modem and Networking guide or the Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only provided in Engl...

Page 82: ...m and Networking guide for more details about using your 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 1 into the RJ 11 telephone jack on the notebook ÅWARNING To avoid 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 c...

Page 83: ... noise suppression circuitry which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook To connect the network cable 1 Plug the network cable 1 into the RJ 45 network jack on the notebook 2 Plug the other end of the cable 2 into a network jack 3 Start or restart the notebook 4 Connect to the network ...

Page 84: ...so IrDA compliant The infrared port supports both low speed connections of up to 115 kilobits per second Kbps and high speed connections of up to 4 Mbps Infrared performance may vary depending on the performance of infrared peripherals distance between infrared devices and applications used Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and require an unobstructed line of si...

Page 85: ...e sure that no signals from remote control or other wireless devices such as headphones or audio devices aim at a port During the transmission do not move either device and do not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam Using Standby with Infrared Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission If the notebook is in Standby an infrared transmission cannot be initiated If Standby is init...

Page 86: ...s drivers refer to the documentation 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 a 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 T...

Page 87: ...an external monitor or projector to the notebook insert the monitor cable into the external monitor connector on the back of the notebook If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not display an image try pressing the fn f4 hotkey to switch the image to the monitor ...

Page 88: ...r to other USB devices Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system 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 A USB device functions in the same way as a comparable non USB device with one exception By default USB devices do...

Page 89: ...onal external MultiBay To enable USB legacy support 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 the screen To change the language press f2 For navigation instructions press f1 3 Select Advanced menu Device Options 4 Select Enable USB legacy support 5 To save your preference and exit Computer Setup select File Save Cha...

Page 90: ...nal 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 ...

Page 91: ...act as a deterrent These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen To install a security cable 1 Loop the security 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 ...

Page 92: ...D to the Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations chapter Using PC Cards 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 supports 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Card If your notebook is equipped with two PC Card slots and it supports two Type I cards two Type II ca...

Page 93: ...her software such as card services socket services or enablers that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer Inserting a PC Card ÄCAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors Use minimal pressure 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 connector facing the notebook 2 Gently push ...

Page 94: ...ndows XP Select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar then select the PC Card To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon select Show Hidden Icons on the taskbar 2 Press the PC Card eject button 1 adjacent to the PC Card that is to be removed This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card 3 To release the PC Card press the extended PC Card eject button 4 Gently pull...

Page 95: ...with other devices such as PDAs cameras and other SD equipped PCs Inserting an SD Card ÄCAUTION 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 Card slot 2 Push the card firmly into the slot until the card clicks into place...

Page 96: ...e SD Card In Windows 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 1 to unlock it 4 Pull...

Page 97: ...e can damage the equipment and expose you to the risk of electrical shock ÄCAUTION Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object For more information refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide The notebook has 2 memory slots on...

Page 98: ...n 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 external devices connected to the notebook 3 Disconnect the power cord 4 Remove any battery packs from the notebook 5 Remove the 2 keyboard access screws from the bottom of the notebook A keyboar...

Page 99: ...n the notebook and slide the 4 keyboard latches down 1 to release the keyboard then tilt the keyboard 2 and remove it from the notebook 7 Press in on the latch 1 to release the memory slot cover 2 then tilt it up and remove it from the notebook ...

Page 100: ...d to step 9 8 To remove a memory module from the memory expansion slot a Pull the retention clips 1 away from each side of the module The module tilts upward when released b Lift the edge of the memory module 2 and gently remove it from the slot Ä To protect a memory module after it has been removed place it in a static safe container Repeat step 8 to remove the memory module from the primary memo...

Page 101: ...o the slot from a 45 degree angle until it is seated then push the module 2 downward until the retention clips snap into place 10 Replace the memory slot cover 11 Replace the keyboard and snap the 4 keyboard latches back into place 12 Replace the keyboard access screws located on the bottom of the notebook 13 Replace the battery packs 14 Reconnect external power and external devices 15 Restart the...

Page 102: ...ntrol 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 To displ...

Page 103: ...t the notebook internationally or in extreme environments Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used with the notebook For additional information visit the HP Web site at http www hp com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with your notebook to contact an HP authorized dealer ...

Page 104: ... Width 12 5 in 31 8 cm Depth 10 3 in 26 2 cm Factor U S Metric Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Nonoperating 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 10 000 ft 3 048 m Nonoperating 30 000 ft 9 144 m ...

Page 105: ... Operating current 1 7 0 85 A RMS Operating frequency range 47 to 63 Hz AC When powered by a DC source 18 5V MAX This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vms Factor Specification Temperature Operating 32 to 167 F 0 to 75 C Storage 40 to 167 F 40 to 75 C Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Storage 5 to 95 102 F 5 t...

Page 106: ...asks supported by 3 6 B battery bay device supported 3 2 inserting battery pack 3 3 removing battery pack 3 3 battery charge information displays hotkey 2 6 2 7 in Windows 3 8 increasing accuracy 3 8 interpreting 3 9 battery packs battery light 1 7 calibrating 3 13 charging 3 6 discharge sequence 3 7 disposing of 3 20 monitoring charge 3 8 MultiBay 3 2 3 4 4 12 primary 3 3 recycling 3 20 storing 3...

Page 107: ...ntents 4 16 inserting 4 13 removing 4 15 CD drive inserting CD 4 13 inserting into MultiBay 4 11 locations supported 4 3 removing CD 4 15 See also drives CD RW See CD charge sequence 3 7 compartments primary memory 1 5 Computer Setup navigating 2 12 7 4 num lock mode at startup 2 12 USB legacy support 7 4 connecting external drvices 7 1 connector s AC power 1 13 docking 1 15 drive 4 2 external mon...

Page 108: ...ver 4 12 shipping 4 2 DVD displaying contents 4 16 inserting 4 13 removing 4 14 4 15 DVD drive inserting DVD into 4 13 inserting into MultiBay 4 11 locations supported 4 3 removing DVD 4 14 See also drives E electrostatic discharge ESD 4 2 embedded numeric keypad 2 11 enablers PC Card 8 2 enabling internal keypad 2 11 environmental specifications 9 1 ESD electrostatic discharge 4 2 exhaust vent 1 ...

Page 109: ...rence to commands 2 6 switch image 2 7 with external keyboards 2 8 hub USB 7 3 humidity specifications 9 2 I IDE Integrated Drive Electronics light 4 5 increasing memory 8 11 infrared 6 5 6 6 intake vent 1 15 J jack s audio line out 5 1 5 2 microphoneinput 1 8 5 1 5 2 RJ 11 1 9 6 1 RJ 45 1 13 S Video out 5 4 K key s application 1 4 Fn 2 5 2 8 2 11 fn 1 5 function 1 4 2 8 hotkeys 2 5 2 8 internal k...

Page 110: ...s 9 3 Modem and Networking guide 6 2 Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only 6 2 monitor external connecting 7 1 connector 1 13 switching display 2 7 mouse external 2 4 MultiBay devices supported 3 2 4 3 inserting battery pack 3 4 inserting drive 4 11 removing battery pack 3 4 MultiBay battery pack 3 2 See also battery packs battery power MultiBay device slot 1 8 MultiBay hard drive defined 4...

Page 111: ... 2 1 cap replacing 2 3 location 2 1 using 2 3 Port Replicator docking connecter 1 15 external device connections 2 4 port infrared 6 5 power rated input 9 3 switching between AC and battery 3 1 See also battery power power button 1 3 power connector 1 13 Power Meter Windows 3 8 Power Standby light 1 6 powered USB 1 13 presentation mode button 2 9 primary battery pack defined 3 2 See also battery p...

Page 112: ...ifications notebook 9 1 Standby exiting 1 3 2 6 initiated during critical low battery condition 3 11 initiating with hotkey 2 6 light 1 6 using with infrared 6 6 S Video connecting cable 5 5 jack 1 14 5 5 switching display and image 2 6 7 2 system information 2 6 2 8 T telephone RJ 11 jack identifying 1 9 modem cable 6 1 6 2 television connecting audio 5 4 connecting video 5 5 S Video jack 1 14 5 ...

Page 113: ...lities See software V VCR connecting audio 5 4 connecting video 1 14 5 4 switching image to or from 2 6 7 2 vents 1 15 video devices S Video jack 1 14 5 5 switching image to or from 2 6 7 2 volume control buttons 1 11 volume controls 5 2 5 3 volume mute button 1 11 W weight saver 4 12 Windows applications key 1 4 wireless 802 11 and Bluetooth On Off button 1 4 2 9 On Off light 1 6 wireless antenna...

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