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    Notebook PC User Guide User Guide
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    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. First Edition: January 2007 Document Part Number: 436947-001
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    models only 11 Additional hardware components 12 Labels ...13 Specifications ...14 Operating environment ...14 Rated input power ...14 procedures 18 Displaying and clearing system information (fn+esc 18 Opening Help and Support (fn+f1 19 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2 19 Opening a
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    plan 26 Customizing power plans 26 Setting password protection on wakeup 26 Using battery power ...27 Using Battery Health in Help and Support 27 Displaying the remaining battery charge 27 Inserting or removing the battery 28 Charging a battery ...29 Managing low battery levels 29 Identifying
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    Drive care ...36 IDE drive light ...37 Hard drive ...38 Optical drives ...41 Inserting an optical disc ...42 Removing an optical disc (with power 43 Removing an optical disc (without power 44 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 45 5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware ...46 Using the optical drive
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    vi ENWW
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    1 Notebook Tour Components This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer. To see a list of installed hardware in the computer: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using
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    Top components Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows® logo key (4) Embedded numeric keypad keys (5) Windows applications key (6) Function keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
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    TouchPad 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 TouchPad button* (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* (4) Right TouchPad button*
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    Buttons and switches Component (1) Wireless button* (2) Power button* (3) Volume down button (4) Volume up button (5) Volume mute button *This table describes default settings. Description Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE To establish a
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    Lights Component Description (1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN), is turned on. (2) Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. (3) Caps lock light (4) Battery light Off: The computer
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    Display components Component (1) Display release button (2) Internal display switch Front components Description Opens the computer. Initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on. CAUTION The internal display switch is magnetic. Keep diskettes and other magnetic media
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    Rear components Component Vent* Description Provides airflow to cool internal components. CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
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    Right-side components Component (1) Audio-out (headphone) jack (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack (3) USB port (select models only) (4) Optical drive (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (6) Power connector Description Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a
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    Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) S-Video-out jack (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) USB ports (2) Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the
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    Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery pack release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Enable
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    outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country's section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support. NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. ENWW Components 11
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    Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. *Battery packs and power cords vary in
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    affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides the product name, serial number (S/N), and other specifics about the computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer
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    adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for this computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc 3.5 A or 4.74 A This product is designed for IT power systems in
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    2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component Description (1) TouchPad* (2) Left TouchPad button* (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other
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    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 the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone,
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    Keyboard The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the notebook. Hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and
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    Hotkey quick reference Function Display and clear system information. Open Help and Support. Open the Print Options window. Open a Web browser. Switch the screen image between the computer display and an external display. Initiate Hibernation. Initiate QuickLock. Decrease
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    . ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer. ● Checkups for computer functionality. ● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ● Links to support specialists. You can also access Help and
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    video information from the computer, such as S-Video. The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards
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    or a Windows administrator password is entered. NOTE Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to Help and Support. To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the
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    Keypads The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Component (1) fn key (2) num lock light (3) num lk key (4) Embedded numeric
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    Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate 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
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    3 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states Windows has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When you initiate Sleep, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting
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    ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return
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    3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to display the battery meter icon. 4. Click OK. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Power plans can help you conserve
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    the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery Health: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center >
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    Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay
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    Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery charges
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    The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep
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    Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. NOTE The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off. To fully charge the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the computer. 2.
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    Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it. ● If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge,
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    7. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are
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    ! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the
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    3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AC outlet (3). Shutting down the computer CAUTION Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down
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    4 Drives Drive care Drives are fragile computer 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. CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss
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    IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. ENWW IDE drive light 37
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    Hard drive CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in
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    7. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). To install a hard drive: 1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it is fully seated. 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4.
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    5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 40 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW
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    Optical drives An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs are used to store or transport data and No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the
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    Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with the label-side up. NOTE
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    Removing an optical disc (with power) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray (2). 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the
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    Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is unavailable: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2). 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by
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    Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when
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    5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of installed drive and installed software. Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer: ▲ Select
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    Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with the label-side up. NOTE
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    Removing an optical disc (with power) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray (2). 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the
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    Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is unavailable: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2). 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by
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    Using media activity hotkeys Media activity hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and 4 of the function keys. You can use these keys to control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted in the optical drive. NOTE To control the play of an inserted video CD, use the media activity
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    computer sound. Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. Select models support a stereo (dual sound channel) microphone. NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use
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    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ● To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button. ● To decrease the volume, press the volume down button. ● To increase the volume, press the volume up button. NOTE The tapping sound made
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    Using the video features The computer includes the following video features: ● S-Video-out jack that connects a range of video components that allow you to maximize your multimedia features ● External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector to the computer Using the external
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    support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported . 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, as instructed in the documentation included with the device. 3. Press the fn+f4 keys to
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    , the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio guides. These guides may be provided on CD or as online Help files within the specific application. User guides installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the
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    Media Player. NOTE Some applications may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. - or - 1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Click
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    Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may
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    Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect 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
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    computer is available on select models only. The USB ports on the computer support USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. Connecting a USB device CAUTION To prevent damage time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right
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    area. 3. Click Stop, and then click OK. Required USB software Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the user guide for the device. 60 Chapter 6 External Devices ENWW
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    7 Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing
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    9. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer. 10. To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module . (The memory module tilts up.) b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2) and gently pull the module out of the memory
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    c. Press the memory module (3) down until the retention clips snap into place. 12. Align the tabs (1) on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 13. Close the cover (2). 14. Tighten the memory module compartment cover screw (3). 15. Replace the battery pack. 16.
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    optical drive DVD region settings 58 DVDPlay using 55 E environmental specifications 14 external monitor port 9, 53 F fn key hotkeys 17 hard drive bay, identifying 10 headphone (audio-out) jack 8 Help and Support hotkey 18, 19 Hibernation exiting 25 hotkey 18, 20 initiating 25 writing to
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    Support 18, 19 opening Print Options window 18, 19 opening Web browser 18, 19 quick reference 18 switching screen image 18, 20 using 18 hubs 59 humidity specifications Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latches battery
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    scroll zones, TouchPad 3, 15 security cable slot 9 serial number, computer 13 service tag 13 shutdown 35 shutting down 35 Sleep exiting 24 initiating 24 writing to 9 software multimedia 55 USB devices 60 speakers 6, 51 specifications operating environment 14 rated input power 14 storing battery 33
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