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    Hardware Guide hp compaq notebook series Document Part Number: 309971-001 April 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with
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    Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel and SpeedStep are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. HP Hewlett-Packard Company. Hardware Guide First Edition April 2003 Document Part Number: 309971-001
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    1-7 Rear Panel Components 1-8 Bottom Components 1-10 Lights 1-12 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 Fn and
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    Power as You Work 3-18 Selecting Power Conservation Settings 3-19 Storing a Battery Pack 3-20 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-20 Finding More Power Information 3-21 4 Hard Drive Caring for Drives 4-1 Hard Drive Activity Light 4-2 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 4-3 iv Hardware Guide
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    Infrared 6-7 Using Wireless LAN 6-7 Using Bluetooth 6-7 7 External Devices Connecting a Monitor or Projector 7-2 Using a USB Device 7-2 Using a USB Device 7-3 Enabling USB Legacy Support 7-3 Using an Optional External MultiBay 7-4 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 7-5 Hardware Guide v
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    an SD Card 8-4 Removing an SD Card 8-5 Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules 8-6 Adding a Memory Expansion Module 8-6 Upgrading the Memory Module in the Primary Memory Slot 8-9 Increasing RAM 8-14 9 Specifications Notebook Dimensions 9-1 Operating Environment 9-1 Rated Input Power 9-2 Modem
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    Pointing Device Components Pointing Device Components Item Component 1 Pointing stick 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Hardware Guide 1-1
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    3 TouchPad 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling and double-clicking. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 1-2 Hardware Guide
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    exit Standby. In Hibernation, press and release to exit Hibernation. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shut down procedures cannot be used, press and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of
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    display when it is closed. 7 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. 8 Fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with another key. Not shown Primary memory Contains the primary memory slot. compartment (not shown, located under the keyboard
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    . Supports optional Type I or Type II 32bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. Accepts SD memory cards used as removable storage devices. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Connects an optional monaural microphone. Produces system sound. Hardware Guide
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    an optional security cable to the notebook. Holds the primary hard drive. Enables airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow. 1-6 Hardware Guide
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    1 Component Antenna (2) 2 Display release latch 3 Microphone Description Send and receive wireless Local Area Network (LAN) signals. The antenna covers are not removeable. Removing the covers can cause damage to the antenna. Opens the notebook. Inputs single-channel sound. Hardware Guide 1-7
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    or video capture card. Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable. Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or an optional External MultiBay to the
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    an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power Adapter, or DC cable. RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable. RJ-11 jack Connects a modem cable. Rear panel connector cover Closes to cover the connectors. This cover can be removed by removing the screws that secure it to the notebook
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    4 Intake vents Description Connects the optional travel battery bay. The travel battery connector has a plastic cover that must be opened before connecting the travel battery bay. Connects the notebook to an optional Port Replicator. Contains the mini PCI wireless card. Enable airflow to cool
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    pack from the battery bay. Displays the percentage of a full charge remaining on a battery pack using the Quick Check lights. Indicates the charge remaining on a battery pack. Holds the primary battery pack. Contains 1 memory expansion slotfor optional memory expansion boards. Hardware Guide 1-11
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    on/off Description On: The hard drive is being accessed. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. On: Caps lock is on. On: Scroll lock is on. On: The wireless mini PCI card and/or Bluetooth are on. Off: The wireless mini PCI card and Bluetooth are off. 1-12 Hardware Guide
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    on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Hardware Guide 1-13
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    2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably. Pointing device components User Guide 2-1
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    Pointing Device Components Item 1 2 3 4 Component Pointing stick Left and right pointing stick button TouchPad Left and right TouchPad buttons Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Moves
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    Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To change the pointing stick cap: 1. Turn
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    an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using one of the USB connectors on the back panel. An external PS/2 or USB mouse can be connected to the system using the connectors on an optional Port Replicator Setting Pointing Device Preferences Mouse Properties in Windows
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    frequently used system functions. Fn and Function Keys Fn and function keys Item 1 2 Component Fn key Function keys A hotkey is a combination of the Fn key and one of the function keys. The icons on the function keys represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook. A shorcut key
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    Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Initiate Standby Switch display and image View battery information Adjust the screen brightness to a lower level Adjust the screen brightness to a higherlevel Display system information Key Combination to Activate
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    on the notebook and the external device. The following video transmission types are supported by the Fn+F4 hotkeys: LCD (notebook display) External VGA (most external monitors and projectors) S-video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-video in jacks) User Guide 2-7
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    (Fn+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, for
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    on an external keyboard connected through a USB connector if Quick Launch Buttons software is not loaded. You can download the appropriate software and drivers for your system at www.hp.com. For more information on software updates, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "Software Updates and
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    to the Software Guide, "Security" chapter. Turns the wireless LAN or Bluetooth device on andoff. Sets the notebook to presentation mode, which opens a user-defined application, folder, file, or Web site. The image simultaneously displays on the notebook screen and an external device connected to the
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    Devices and Keyboard Keypads The notebook has an internal numeric keypad and supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Internal Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external
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    to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions. The numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional Port Replicator. Switching Key Functions on the Internal Keypad You can temporarily switch the functions of keys
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    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 > Device Options, then press enter. 4. Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot field
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    Pointing Devices and Keyboard 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 as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect when the notebook restarts. 2-14 User Guide
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    3 Battery Packs This notebook supports up to 2 lithium ion battery packs, the primary battery and an optional travel battery. The same type of battery pack can be used in the notebook battery bay and the optional travel battery. Battery pack Hardware Guide 3-1
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    available to the system, initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert the primary battery pack: 1. Align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay. 2. Insert the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses. Inserting the battery pack tabs into
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    3. Snap the battery pack into place. Battery Packs Inserting the primary battery pack 4. Turn the notebook over and open the display. If the notebook is in Hibernation, press the power button to resume operation. Hardware Guide 3-3
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    Battery Packs To remove the primary battery pack: 1. Close the display and turn the notebook bottom-side up. 2. Slide the battery release latch 1. 3. After the battery pack tilts upward, remove it from the battery bay 2. Removing the primary battery pack 3-4 Hardware Guide
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    Packs Using the Optional Travel Battery The optional travel battery attaches to the bottom of the notebook. The optional travel battery kit includes the following items: Travel battery caddy Battery pack Documentation Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the travel
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    battery pack from the travel battery caddy: 1. Eject the battery pack from the travel battery caddy by sliding the battery release latch 1. 2. When the battery pack tilts upward, remove it from the travel battery caddy 2. Removing a battery pack from the travel battery caddy 3-6 Hardware Guide
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    Battery Packs Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery To attach the optional travel battery to the notebook: 1. Open the travel battery connector on the bottom of the notebook by sliding the cover toward the rear panel of the notebook. Opening the optional travel battery connector Hardware Guide
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    Insert the tabs on the travel battery caddy into the recesses on the bottom of the notebook. Inserting the travel battery caddy tabs into the notebook recesses 3. Press the travel battery caddy onto the notebook until it snaps into place. Attaching the optional travel battery 3-8 Hardware Guide
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    Battery Packs 4. Lock the travel battery onto the notebook by sliding the locking switch. Locking the optional travel battery onto the notebook Hardware Guide 3-9
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    3. Detaching the travel battery from the notebook Charging a Battery Pack Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a preset sequence: Charge sequence 1. Notebook battery bay 2. Travel battery Discharge sequence 1. Travel battery 2. Notebook battery bay 3-10 Hardware Guide
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    when it is attached to the notebook and the notebook is connected to external power. External power can be supplied through an AC Adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. Because the travel battery covers the docking connector, the travel battery cannot be used or charged with
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    before charging it. When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. If a battery pack has not been used for one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. For calibration instructions, refer to "Calibrating a Battery Pack" later in this chapter. 3-12 Hardware Guide
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    displays identify battery packs by location: Location 1 is the notebook battery bay. Location 2 is the optional travel battery. In some displays, a lightening bolt icon may be displayed beside a battery pack location. This icon indicates that the battery pack is being charged. Hardware Guide 3-13
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    having to turn on the notebook. You do not have to remove a battery pack from the notebook battery bay or the travel battery to check the charge information; however, you must detach the travel battery from the notebook to check the charge of the travel bay battery pack. To display the percentage
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    describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. For information about setting preferences in the Power Options Properties window, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter, "Setting Power Preferences" section. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions The notebook has alerts for
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    External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, select one of the following options: Connect the AC Adapter. Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle. 3-16 Hardware Guide
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    by briefly pressing the power button. Calibrating a Battery Pack To calibrate a battery pack manually, follow the instructions in the following sections. To initiate an unattended calibration in an optional Universal Charger, follow the instructions included with the device. Hardware Guide 3-17
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    extends the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Conserving Power as You Work To conserve power as you use the notebook: Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. Disconnect external devices you are not using that
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    optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to quickly raise and lower system volume as needed. Turn off a device connected to the S-Video connector by using the Fn+F9 hotkeys or by turning off support for the device in Windows. Run the notebook on external
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    Packs Storing a Battery Pack If a notebook will be unused and not connected to external power for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for an extended time. High temperatures accelerate the self
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    Battery Packs Finding More Power Information For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, conserving power, setting power preferences, and using other power management features, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter. Hardware Guide 3-21
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    or other liquid or expose it to extreme temperatures. Do not remove the primary hard drive (the hard drive in the hard drive bay) except for repair or replacement. Avoid exposing a hard drive to devices with a magnetic field, such as airport walk-through metal detectors and security wands. If
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    Drive Airport security devices that check carry-on luggage placed on a conveyor belt use X-rays instead of magnetics and do not damage hard drives. Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the hard drive is being accessed. Hard drive activity light 4-2 Hardware Guide
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    Hard Drive Replacing the Primary Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on,
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    Hard Drive 5. Slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to create a handle. Extending the front bezel to create a handle 6. Pull the drive out of the bay. Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay 4-4 Hardware Guide
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    Hard Drive 7. Insert a hard drive by sliding the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated. Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay 8. Close the front bezel of the hard drive. Closing the hard drive bezel Hardware Guide 4-5
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    Hard Drive 9. Reinsert the hard drive retaining screw. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screw in a safe place.) Replacing the hard drive retaining screw 4-6 Hardware Guide
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    Using Audio Features The notebook includes the following audio components: Audio components Audio Components Item 1 2 3 Component Mute button Volume buttons (2) Audio line-out jack Description Mutes system volume. Adjust the system volume. Connects optional, powered stereo speakers, headphones
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    optional monaural microphone. Produces system sound. Inputs single-channel sound. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, use any of the following controls: Notebook volume, press the right button. Windows Volume Control Volume can also be adjusted within some applications. 5-2 Hardware Guide
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    the notebook to an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. The notebook supports one S-Video device connected to the S-Video out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the notebook display and on any other supported external
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    as instructed in the documentation included with the device 2. Connecting a device to the S-Video out jack If the S-Video out jack on the notebook is not accessible while the notebook is docked, you can connect the device to the SVideo out jack on the optional Port Replicator. 5-4 Hardware Guide
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    icon, select the Settings tab, select the Advanced button, then elect the ATI Displys tab. In Windows XP, Start > Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon, select the Settings tab, select the Advanced to close all opened dialog boxes. 6. At the prompt, restart the notebook. Hardware Guide 5-5
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    6 Communication Devices Connecting a Modem Cable A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. WARNING: Connecting the notebook to
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    Communication Devices Using the RJ-11 Cable To connect an RJ-11 modem cable: 1. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 jack on the notebook 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 network jack. 2. Plug the modem
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    Communication Devices Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the RJ11 cable outside the country in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. Refer on this CD to the Modem and Networking guide for more
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    Communication Devices Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook. RJ-45 network
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    1. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network jack 2. Connecting a network cable 3. Start or restart the notebook. 4. Connect to the network. Linking to an Infrared Device The notebook is IrDA-compliant-4 megabits per second (Mbps) standard-and can communicate with another infraredequipped
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    an unobstructed line of sight path. Linking to an infrared device The infrared port supports both low-speed connections of up to 115 kilobits per system Help file. To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission: Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission. Position the devices
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    may not resume. Using Wireless LAN The notebook provides internal wireless LAN supported through an optional mini PCI device. For more information on using your internal wireless LAN, refer to the wireless LAN documentation that ships with the notebook. Using Bluetooth The notebook provides internal
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    described in this guide support standard external devices. For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the documentation
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    as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the notebook. The notebook has a USB connector 1 and a USB connector that also connects an optional powered external MultiBay 2. The USB connectors support USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. USB connectors on the rear panel 7-2 Hardware Guide
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    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. Hardware Guide
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    External Devices 4. Select Enable USB legacy support. 5. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Using an Optional External MultiBay An external MultiBay connects to the notebook by way of the self-powered USB
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    External Devices Connecting an Optional Cable Lock To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Pull the security cable lock through the cable loop and insert the cable 1 into the security cable slot on the notebook. 3. If the cable has a key 2, use it to lock
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    upgrades, refer on this CD 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
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    facing the notebook. 2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated. Inserting a PC Card into the PC Card slot Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the PC Card, according to the instructions that follow, before removing it. 8-2 Hardware Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades To remove a PC Card: 1. Stop the PC Card: In Windows 2000, select the Safety Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, then stop the card you plan to remove. (When the card can be safely removed, a message is displayed.) In Windows XP, select the Safety Remove Hardware icon in the
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    inserting an SD card into an SD card slot. Do not move or transport the notebook while an SD card is inserted, To insert an SD card: 1. Insert the SD card into the SD slot. 2. Push the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into place. Inserting an SD card into the SD slot 8-4 Hardware Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades Removing an SD Card CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the SD card before removing it. To remove an SD card:{xe "SD (Secure Digital) card:removing"} 1. Close all files and applications using the SD card. 2. Stop the SD card. In Windows 2000, select the Unplug
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    Module To add a memory expansion module: 1. Shut down the notebook. (If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the notebook through the operating system.) 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the
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    Hardware Upgrades 4. Turn the notebook bottom-side up. 5. Remove any battery packs from the notebook. 6. Remove the screw from the memory expansion slot cover 1. 7. Tilt the expansion slot cover away from the notebook 2. Removing the expansion slot cover 8. Remove the memory expansion slot cover.
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    Hardware Upgrades 9. Insert the memory expansion module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the expansion slot 1. until it is seated, then push the board downward until the retention clips snap into place 2. Inserting a memory expansion module 8-8 Hardware Guide
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    expansion module compartment. 12. Replace the expansion slot cover screw 2. 13. Replace the battery packs. 14. Reconnect AC power and external devices. 15. Restart the notebook. Upgrading the Memory Module in the Primary Memory Slot To upgrade the memory module in the primary memory slot: 1. Shut
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    Hardware Upgrades 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove any battery packs from the notebook. 5. Remove the 3 keyboard screws from the bottom of the notebook. A keyboard icon is located next to the keyboard screws. Removing the keyboard screws 8-10 Hardware Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades 6. Using a fingernail or small flat tool, remove the Quick Launch button bezel located above the keyboard. Removing the Quick Launch button bezel 7. Remove the keyboard. Removing the keyboard Hardware Guide 8-11
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    the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b. Lift the edge of the memory expansion module, then gently pull it out of the slot 2.{xe "slots:memory"} Removing the existing memory module To protect a memory module after it has been removed, place it in an static-safe container. 8-12 Hardware Guide
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    2. Inserting the new memory module 10. Replace the keyboard. 11. Replace the Quick Launch button bezel. 12. Replace the keyboard screws located on the bottom of the notebook. 13. Replace the battery packs. 14. Reconnect AC power and external devices. 15. Restart the notebook. Hardware Guide 8-13
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 91
    Upgrades Increasing RAM You can increase the random access memory (RAM) of the notebook with optional memory expansion modules. When RAM increases, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file. If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 92
    9 Specifications Notebook Dimensions Dimension Height Width Depth Metric 2.79 cm 27.94 cm 23.37 cm U.S. 1.1 inches 11 inches 9.2 inches Operating Environment Factor 3,048 m Nonoperating 9,144 m U.S. 50° to 95° F 14° to 140° F 10 to 90% 5 to 90% 10,000 ft 30,000 ft Hardware Guide 9-1
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 93
    MAX This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms. Modem Specifications Factor Specification Temperature Operating Storage 0° to 75° C ( Standard RJ-11 connector Power Requirements +3.3 volts ±5%, +5 volts ±5% 9-2 Hardware Guide
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 94
    key 1-4 audio devices, connecting external 5-3 audio line-out jack 1-5, 5-1, 5-3 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 1-9, 3-11, 3-16 B battery charge information displays hotkey 2-6, 2-8 in Windows 3-13 interpreting 3-15 on battery pack 3-14 battery packs battery light 1-13, 3-11
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 95
    power 1-9 docking 1-10 external monitor 1-8 External MultiBay 1-8 rear panel cover 1-9 travel battery 1-10, 3-7 USB 1-8 country-specific modem cable adapter 6-3 critical low-battery condition 3-16 D DC power connector 1-9 device drivers 2-9, 7-1, 8-1 digital vs. analog line 6-1 dimensions, notebook
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 96
    environmental specifications 9-1 exhaust vent 1-6 external devices (optional) 7-1 external keypad (optional) 2-12 external monitor connector 1-8 external mouse (optional) 2-4 External MultiBay connector 1-8 F Fn key 1-4, 2-5, 2-9, 2-11 function keys 1-4, 2-5 H hard drive activity light 1-12, 4-2 bay
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 97
    lk 2-12 shortcut 2-5, 2-9 keyboard external (optional) 2-9 USB 7-3 keypads enabling/disabling 2-12 external (optional) 2-12 internal 2-11 L LAN, wireless 6-7 latches battery release 1-11 display release 1-7 light battery 1-13, 3-11 caps lock 1-12 hard drive activity 1-12, 4-2 num lock 1-12, 2-11
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 98
    modem cable 6-1, 6-2 country-specific adapter 6-3 jack 1-9 Modem and Networking guide 6-2 Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) 6-2 monitor, external (optional) connecting 7-1 connector 1-8 mouse, external 2-4 MultiBay, external (optional) 7-4 mute button 5-1 N network cable 6-4, 6-5 jack
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 99
    slots memory 1-4, 8-7, 8-12 PC Card 1-5, 8-2 SD card 1-5, 8-4 speaker, internal audio line-out jack 1-5 identifying 1-5, 5-2 speakers, external (optional) audio line-out jack 5-1 connecting 5-3 specifications, notebook 9-1 Standby and low-battery conditions 3-16 and removing a hard drive 4-3 exiting
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 100
    removing battery pack 3-6 Index traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 1-9, 3-11, 3-17 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 1-9, 3-11, 3-16 protecting hardware connectors 8-2, 8-4 Types I and II PC Cards 8-1 U USB connectors 1-8, 7-3 devices 7-3 hubs 7-3 legacy support
  • HP Nc4000 | Hardware Guide: HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series - Page 101
    Index W Windows applications key 1-4 wireless (802.11 and Bluetooth) on/off button 1-3, 2-10 on/off light 1-12 wireless LAN using 6-7 Z zoomed video PC Card 8-1 Index-8 Hardware Guide
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Hardware Guide
hp compaq notebook series
Document Part Number: 309971-001
April 2003
This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which may be
helpful when traveling with the notebook.
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