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    Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370697-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections. The
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    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. Reference Guide HP Notebook Series First Edition June 2004 Reference Number: ze4900/nx9020/nx9030/nx9040 Document
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    Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot
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    To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-15 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-15 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-16 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption 3-1 How
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    RAM (Memory 5-9 To Install a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-10 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems
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    Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating
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    included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected. The following tables identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Find the illustrations that closely match your notebook to identify your components. Reference Guide 1-1
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    Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) - Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device (select
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini
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    front of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. also be on for the numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 1-6 Reference Guide
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    guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation CD that is included with the product. When you set up your notebook for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows
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    the power cord into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide
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    line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem." Reference
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    the left side of the keyboard. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for several
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    5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup. 1. Follow the Setup program instructions on the screen
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    Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. At other times, power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time may cause you to use alternative methods to start or stop your notebook. This chapter describes several methods. Reference Guide 2-1
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    time out. and other components. ■ Maintains current session in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is already on, ■ Saves maximum status light will briefly press the power power. turn off. button. -or- ■ Saves current session to disk
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    on the bottom of the notebook, then press the power button to restart. To Change the Boot Device The notebook normally boots from its internal hard drive. You can also boot the notebook from a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer
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    (touch-sensitive pointing device). 3 TouchPad on-off button and indicator light. 4 Scroll pad. The scroll pad scrolls vertically to display the contents of the active window. 2-4 Reference Guide
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    of the TouchPad The Tap to Click function of your TouchPad is enabled by default. To disable it, follow the instructions included here: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2. Select the Tapping tab. 3. In the left panel
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    the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). Initiates Hibernation. Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute setting. Decreases the audio volume. Mutes/unmutes the audio output. 2-6 Reference Guide
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    Basic Operation To Use the One-Touch Buttons Your notebook includes 5 One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or Web site by pressing a single label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab. Reference Guide 2-7
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    Windows key+E Windows key+F1 Windows key+F Windows key+M Shift+Windows key+M Windows key+R Does this Runs Windows Explorer Runs Windows Help Runs Windows Find: Search Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to original size Runs the Windows Run dialog box 2-8 Reference Guide
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    . These special characters appear on the lower-right corner of some keys on the keyboard. For example: 1 3 2 1 Shifted 2 Unshifted 3 ALT GR » To press the key containing the ALT GR character you want to display. ✎ If your keyboard does not have an ALT GR key, you can use the ALT key instead of
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    drive varies by model. 1. Press the button on the face of the CD or DVD drive. If you are using this drive for the first time, be sure to remove module to close it. ✎ If your notebook loses power, you can manually open the drive to remove a CD. Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole
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    movies on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to Portable/Laptop. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These reach this limit, your last change to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive and will be permanent. Your warranty does not cover the expense
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    (when writing a video disc). To Create or Copy CDs If your notebook is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, it also includes CD software that lets you copy or create CDs. Follow the instructions that are included with the software. Read and write quality may vary by media. 2-12 Reference Guide
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    through Windows and through the BIOS Setup utility. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows as well as through BIOS Setup. To cancel password protection, set an empty password. Windows 1. Select Start > Control Panel
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    Web. Your notebook comes equipped with Norton AntiVirus software. Because new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to keep the program virus definitions up to date. Norton AntiVirus updates are on the Web at http://www.symantec.com. You can also get detailed instructions from the program
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    logo screen appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Security menu, enable Password Required to Boot. 4. From the Security menu, enable Internal hard drive lock. 5. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup. Taking Care of Your Notebook Follow these recommendations to maintain your
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    files to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other media, or network drives. ■ Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check your files and operating system. ■ Check your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window. 2-16 Reference Guide
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    button at the top of the keyboard). ■ If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or
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    performance. Your notebook is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits. Reference Guide 3-1
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    Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and display based on values set in Windows. When this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other
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    Hibernate support in the Power Options settings or you will lose any unsaved data if the battery pack runs down completely. Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar
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    into Hibernation. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue
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    notebook model, power management settings, and level of use. To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Follow these suggestions to make your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card
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    Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your notebook has a wireless on-off button, turn off the wireless function when you are not using it. Press the wireless on-off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it. Some PC Cards
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    or by returning them to HP, your service partner, or their agents. ■ In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact HP and request information about battery pack disposal. For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal and
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    sending and receiving faxes For best performance, you can connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 or V.92 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90 or V.92. (V.92 enables modem on-hold technology that allows an
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    Modem and Network Connections To Connect the Modem Ä CAUTION: Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange ( and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line. 4-2 Reference Guide
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    Network Connections Special Restrictions in Certain Countries ■ Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service When using a modem, an external surge protector can prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical surges. Connect any approved
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    control many aspects of modem operation using modem AT commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set up specific Control Panel. On the Modems tab, select Properties. You can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in the space for extra settings. 4-4 Reference Guide
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    up a LAN connection. To edit settings, open Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel. See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information. Two lights at the LAN port indicate
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    Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only) If your notebook includes a wireless on-off button, you can connect by radio to an 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) and access computers and other resources on the network. A wireless network provides all
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    the notebook to turn wireless 802.11 communication on and off, press the button so the indicator light turns on. This restores your previous wireless configuration. -or- Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then select the wireless network connection
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    wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on-off button. -orRight-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar, then select Disable. Putting the notebook in Standby or shutting it down also turns off the wireless function. 4-8 Reference Guide
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    Connecting External Devices To Insert or Remove a PC Card The notebook PC Card slot supports standard Type II and Type III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). ✎ The location and number of the PC Card slots vary by model series. Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card label side up and its connectors
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    Devices Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, select the card you
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    your notebook to one of the following illustrations and locate the audio ports on your notebook. 1 External microphone connector (pink) 2 Audio out (headphones) connector (green) ✎ When you plug a device into the headphone port, the built in speakers automatically turn off. Reference Guide 5-3
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    panel). Plug the other end of the cable to the S-Video in jack on your television. ✎ Although your notebook may have a 7-pin S-Video out jack, the notebook accepts either a 7-pin or 4-pin cable connection. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Then, select the Settings
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    with a TV icon, at the top of your keyboard to switch the display to the TV-Out mode. If a TV is not connected to the notebook, your default media application will launch. Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other Settings 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. On the
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    Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select the second display, then select the option to extend the desktop. You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However, using the Extended Desktop requires video memory for
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    has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. Attach the device cable to the 1394 port. Windows automatically recognizes the device. The 1394 port is a 4-wire port. If you want to connect
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    , briefly press the power button. Printing to an Infrared Printer Install your printer and assign it to the notebook infrared port. You can notebook infrared port to transfer files by using Wireless Link. See the Windows online Help for instructions on using Wireless Link. 5-8 Reference Guide
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    the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, then remove the battery pack
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    the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, then remove the battery pack
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    Add-On Devices 4. Release the 2 latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board pops up. Match your notebook to the following illustration. 5. Pull the board out of the connector. 6. Replace the cover. 7. Insert the battery pack. Reference Guide 5-11
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    adapter, if connected. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the 2 or 3 screw holes, then remove the screws. The number of screws varies by model. Match your notebook to the following illustration. 5. Gently pull the hard drive
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    Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove the holder parts from the hard drive you are removing. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove the 4 screws from the sides of the holder
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    a new hard drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to work with your notebook. If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook, follow the system recovery procedures described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. 5-14
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    are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: ■ Use the Windows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and Support. ■ Select the question mark One-Touch key located at the top of the keyboard. ■ See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the notebook. ■ Refer to the Worldwide Telephone
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    Troubleshooting Audio Problems If No Sound is Audible ■ If your model has a volume control, press the + (plus) button to increase the volume. ■ Select the speaker icon on the taskbar (if present). Clear the Mute all check box if selected. If your model has an audio mute button, press it so the
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    Troubleshooting CD-ROM and DVD Problems If You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD ■ Make sure the CD or DVD is bootable. ■ Make sure the CD-ROM/DVD drive is selected as the boot device. See the "Basic Operation" chapter in this guide to change the boot sequence. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > Turn
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    Desktop (dual displays), move the player window to the display selected as primary. If you are not using Extended Desktop and both displays are active, press the TV Now! One-Touch button at the top of the keyboard to switch to one display. If the Notebook Cannot Find Wordpad.exe After Inserting
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    S-Video port, you must activate the TV. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive
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    tab. ■ Run the virus-scanning program. ■ If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the system recovery features described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. Heat Problems Your notebook normally gets warm during routine operation. If the
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    press a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation. ■ If an external mouse is connected, the built-in pointing devices are normally disabled. You can change this setting with the BIOS Setup utility. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in this chapter. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > Turn Off
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    cable length is 330 feet (100 meters). ■ Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter. ■ Open the hardware Device Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If the network interface is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try
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    You Are Out of Memory ■ Make sure drive C is not running low on free space. ■ If you are having memory problems while running MS-DOS programs, use the MS-DOS or Application and Software troubleshooter in Windows Help. Select Start > Help and Support. ■ The full amount of RAM in your notebook is not
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    problem. ■ If you are dialing internationally, line noise is often a problem that is difficult or impossible to eliminate. ■ If you have call-waiting, disable it. Your telephone company can provide instructions by the modem. In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Try disabling the option that waits
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    Troubleshooting If the Modem Dials Incorrectly ■ Check the telephone number you entered, including any digits required for outside access or long distance. ■ In Control Control instructions. problem. Try dialing to a different modem. If the Modem Is Not Detected ■ Check the modem setup. In Control
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    Troubleshooting If the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It ■ If your model has an audio mute light, make sure it is turned off. If it is on, press the audio mute button. ■ Check the speaker volume setting. ■ In Control for the modem in Control Panel or in your turning off power management features
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    PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems If the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card ■ Remove and reinsert the PC Card. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Try the card in another notebook to see whether the card functions properly. ■ Zoomed Video is not supported. ■ If the card
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    indicated by the hard drive light on the front of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be paused or running slowly, Windows is likely spending excess time writing to its swap file on the notebook hard disk. If this occurs frequently, consider installing additional memory. ■ Check the amount
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    work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter. If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that the battery charging light on the notebook is on. Reference Guide 6-15
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    Troubleshooting ■ If you are using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug it directly into a wall outlet. ■ Make sure the battery pack is fully installed and locked in place. ■ Make sure you are using only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved
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    into Standby. If the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected ■ Make sure Hibernation support is enabled. From Control Panel, open Power Options, then select the Hibernate tab. ■ Check the Power Schemes tab. Make sure the Hibernation timeouts for both AC power and battery power are not set to
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    to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help. Select Start > Help and Support. If a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not Print ■ Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the
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    Troubleshooting Serial, Parallel and USB Problems If a Serial Mouse Does Not Work ■ Make sure you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly. If not, repeat the procedure. ■ Make sure the port connection is secure. ■ Restart the notebook.
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    still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted
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    card installed. While the operating system is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you will see a blinking cursor on your display. As soon as the hardware has been reinitialized, the Windows desktop will appear. Wireless Problems If You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11
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    Troubleshooting ■ Make sure you are in range of an access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for an Ad Hoc connection). ■ When you log on to an 802.11 network via an access point yet your notebook cannot connect to network resources, your notebook may not have been
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    Troubleshooting If You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow ■ Check whether you might be in an area served by more than one wireless LAN. If so, the LANs could be interfering with each other. ■ Move closer to the access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for an Ad
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    format (except English, which uses mm/dd/yy format). Sets the language for BIOS Setup. Sets the hard drive type and various parameters. Sets the video memory size allocated from total installed memory (RAM). Shows the extended memory size. Displays the serial number as shown on the back of the unit
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    devices when an external pointing device is connected. Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and diskette disk drive during startup. Lets the notebook be turned on via the LAN port. If this option is enabled, the notebook uses increased power while it is shut down. Default Auto Auto Enabled
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    Troubleshooting Security Menu Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password Set Administrator Password Require Password on Boot Internal hard drive lock Description Shows if a user password is set. Shows if an administrator password is set. Press enter to set, change, or
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    Troubleshooting Boot Menu Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN Description Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change the order. If the notebook has more than 1 device in a + category, you can select the one scanned. Built-in LAN provides diskless boot
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    Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for download. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for
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    problems. To set a system restore point: 1. Select Start > Help & Support. Select the task Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Select System Restore. A System Restore window opens. 2. Follow the on-screen directions for setting a restore point. To restore the notebook
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    . This CD contains the following preinstalled operating systems: ■ Microsoft Windows XP Home or Pro (depending on configuration) ■ Appropriate service pack To repair the operating system: 1. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook. 2. Immediately insert the OS CD into the
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    the power button again to start the notebook. 5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD. After a few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen opens. 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is
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    is complete, you must reinstall drivers. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the OS CD for hardware driver and system utility refresh and for full system software restoration. To reinstall drivers: 1. While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical drive. 2. If you do not have
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    saving power automatically 3-2 saving power manually 3-3 status lights 1-5 troubleshooting 6-15 battery power check status 3-3 low-battery warning 3-4 battery status lights 3-3 BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 blackout periods, modem 4-3 bottom panel components 1-4 brightness, adjusting 2-6 Reference Guide
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    4-4 notebook 6-23 connecting 1394 device 5-7 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-6 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 diskette drive
  • Compaq nx9030 | Reference Guide - Page 98
    CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-9 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L LAN connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 left panel components 1-3 locking the hard drive 2-15 low-battery warning 3-4 M maintenance and
  • Compaq nx9030 | Reference Guide - Page 99
    6-18 protecting data 2-16 hard drive 2-15 R RAM cover 1-4 installing 5-9 removing 5-10 troubleshooting 6-9 recharging the battery pack 3-5 reinstalling operating system 6-31 software 6-32 reinstalling software 6-28 removing CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Cards 5-2 RAM (memory) 5-10 repairing the operating
  • Compaq nx9030 | Reference Guide - Page 100
    1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-20 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 software, updating 6-28 Standby mode 2-2 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard
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    Index RAM (memory) 6-9 serial 6-19 startup 6-20 USB 6-20 wireless 6-21 turning off notebook 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-7 TV Now! One-Touch button 5-5 U updating software 6-28 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-20 using BIOS
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Reference Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 370697-001
June 2004
This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and
troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on
battery pack and power management, external device
connections, and modem and network connections. The last
chapter provides additional reference material on modem
commands, safety, and regulatory information.