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    HP Notebook PC Reference Guide
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    adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Company, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The programs that control . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows® are U.S. registered
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    • Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this guide. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening the computer case or touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or
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    DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, YOU MUST NOW EITHER REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM YOUR HARD DRIVE AND DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES, OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. PROCEEDING WITH CONFIGURATION SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS. UNLESS
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    of this Agreement. PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM OR DVD. If your HP product was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM or DVD: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM or DVD and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP product with which the product recovery CD-ROM or DVD
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    software agreement for the product involved. SUPPORT POLICY FOR MICROSOFT OPERATING SYSTEMS SERVICE PACK. HP will provide end user support for HP PCs that use Microsoft Operating Systems, including its latest service packs. This support will be available 30 days after the service pack being released
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    10 Step 1: Insert the battery 10 Step 2: Connect AC power 11 Step 3: Connect a phone line 12 Step 4: Turn on the notebook 13 Step 5: Set up Windows 13 Basic Operation ...15 Operating Your Notebook 16 Default power settings 16 To reset the notebook 17 To change the boot device 17 To use the
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    To protect your hard drive 27 To maintain your notebook 27 To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check
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    Maintenance 65 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 66 Audio problems 66 CD-ROM and DVD problems 67 Display problems 68 Hard drive problems 69 Heat problems 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73
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    Regulatory Information 101 U.S.A...101 Canada ...103 European Union 104 Japan ...106 New Zealand 107 Russia...108 International 108 Index ...111 x Reference Guide
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Reference Guide 1
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    One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Hard drive 8 Infrared port (select models only) 9 Wireless on-off
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    button 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Infrared port (select models only) 8 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) 9 Battery 10 Audio mute button, audio mute light, and volume control 11 Audio jacks (left to right): audio
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Left panel and back panel components 1 AC adapter jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 2 Universal serial bus ports (USB) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 10 PC Card and
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    Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom panel components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 6 Reference Guide
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 4 RAM (memory) cover 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Reset button Reference Guide 7
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    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 is fully charged • Amber-AC
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On. Caps the numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). Reference Guide 9
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    charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on the notebook, and run the Windows setup program. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries
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    Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the wall outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. While the battery is charging, you can continue with the "Step 3: Connect a phone line" section. Reference Guide 11
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    , 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" later in this guide. 12 Reference
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    out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for several hours to fully charge the battery. Charge times will vary. Step 5: Set up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first
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    Basic Operation Reference Guide 15
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    the system to time out. Function Powers on the notebook. Powers off the notebook. • Saves significant power. • Turns off the display and other components. • Maintains current session in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves maximum power. • Saves current session to disk
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    the reset button on the left side of the port replicator. 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 > Restart
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    Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn 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. 18 Reference Guide
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    +Page Down Fn+Backspace Does this Decreases the display brightness. Increases the display brightness. Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active. Otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external
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    To use the One-Touch buttons Your notebook includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or Web site with a single press. If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab. 20 Reference Guide
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    +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 To use the ALT GR key Non-U.S. keyboards have
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    . 3. Slide the tray back into the 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 on the front of the drive to open it. The location of the CD or DVD drive varies by model. 22 Reference Guide
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    other DVD readable drive, it also includes a DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > DVD Player > InterVideo WinDVD. For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to Portable/Laptop. DVDs can have
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    Setup utility. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in the "Troubleshooting and Maintenance" 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 > User Accounts, then select
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    you use the Web. Your notebook comes equipped with the Norton AntiVirus software. You can get detailed instructions from the Norton online Help. Because new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program virus definitions periodically. Norton AntiVirus updates are on the Web at
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    Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 2. When the 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. 26 Reference Guide
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    up or carry the notebook by its display. • Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation. • Maintain your battery for best performance. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. Reference Guide 27
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    using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver
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    Batteries and Power Management Reference Guide 29
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    timeouts to suit your working habits. 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 No keyboard, pointing device, or other input activity occurs for
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    saved, but some functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes You can adjust the length of timeouts after which your
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    a battery when AC power is not connected. • Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. This value is shown as either a percentage of charge remaining, or as time remaining. • Select the power icon to open the Battery Meter window. From the Windows Control Panel
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    enters 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 with a charged one. • Plug in the AC adapter. If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to
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    to make your battery power last as long as possible: • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in Standby whenever
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    Modem and Network Connections Reference Guide 35
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    e-mail messages • Windows Fax Console software for 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
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    modem Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem CAUTION Your built-in modem malfunction in the internal modem. Check your telephone line a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. using a modem, an external surge protector can prevent damage to your notebook from lightning
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    applications provide options for controlling modem settings. See the Help for your software. • AT commands. You can 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 conditions. Those command strings
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    the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3. Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit settings, open Network and Dial
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    to a particular 802.11 wireless network, you have to configure the notebook for the specific wireless connection. Connecting to an existing wireless network You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you can connect directly to other computers in an "ad hoc
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    preferred networks. The notebook automatically connects to the first preferred network within range if wireless communication is turned on. Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network (Ad Hoc) You can set up a new network available to other local computers. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network
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    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 icon. If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects. To
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    Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only) Turning off communication and ending a connection 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off the wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the
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    Configuration software to control the individual wireless functions. 1. If your notebook isn't on, turn it on. 2. If you normally press the wireless on-off button on the front of the notebook to turn Bluetooth communication on and off, press the button so the indicator light turns on. This restores
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    off communication ends any connection you have open. 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off Bluetooth communication without turning off your notebook, press the wireless on-off button. This also turns off 802.11 communication if it was enabled. -or- If
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    and store the file in your business card directory. To send or receive files using Bluetooth If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, it supports the following common protocols for transferring data. To use either protocol, both computers must support that protocol. Check the other
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    Add-On Devices Reference Guide 47
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    and expanding the communication capabilities of the notebook. The notebook supports standard Type II and III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). To insert or remove a PC Card Note The location and with the casing of the notebook, but some cards are designed to protrude from the case. 48 Reference
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    taskbar, or shut down the notebook. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Before removing the card, select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, then select the card you want to remove. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you can restart
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    if you connect your notebook to the port notebook. Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port on the notebook or port replicator. Match your notebook to one of the following illustrations to locate the audio connectors on your notebook
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    ) When you plug a device into the headphone port, the built-in speakers automatically turn off. When you plug a device into either audio port on the notebook, any device connected to the corresponding port on the port replicator is ignored. Reference
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    into your notebook and TV, the red button will not be displayed. 5. Select Apply to accept the changes. 6. If you are prompted to restart Windows, select Yes. Switching the display to the external monitor • Press the TV Now! One-Touch button at the top of your keyboard to switch the display to the
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    display you want, and select Primary. To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only) If your notebook has an IEEE 1394 port, 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 IEEE 1394 port. Windows
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    . You can then print from your applications as you would to any other printer. Transferring files through an infrared connection You can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by using Wireless Link. See the Windows online Help for instructions on using Wireless Link. 54 Reference Guide
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    place whenever you remove the notebook from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, you can simply undock and dock the notebook. Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Do not
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    the AC adapter, then connect it to the back of the port replicator. You can also operate the port replicator using power from the notebook battery. 2. Remove the rubber audio port on the notebook, any device connected to the corresponding port on the port replicator is ignored. 56 Reference Guide
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    Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To undock from the port replicator 1. Press down the undock button on the right side of the port replicator. 2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator. Reference Guide 57
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    shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, and remove the cover. 58 Reference Guide
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    RAM (Memory) 4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30 degree angle until it is fully inserted. Then press down at both sides until both latches snap closed. Match your notebook to one of the following illustrations. 5. Replace the cover. 6. Insert the battery. To remove the RAM
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    shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, and remove the cover. 60 Reference Guide
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    Installing Additional RAM (Memory) 4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board pops up. Match your notebook to one of the following illustrations. 5. Pull the board out of the connector. 6. Replace the cover. 7. Insert the battery. Reference Guide 61
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    the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, then remove the two screws. 5. Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook. Important 6. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive
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    Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive 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 old hard drive. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove the four screws from the
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    you install 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, use the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. 64 Reference Guide
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reference Guide 65
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    of problems you might have with your notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: • Use the Windows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and Support. • See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped
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    bootable, such as the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. • Make sure the CD-ROM/DVD drive is selected as the boot device. See the "Basic Operation" chapter for directions. • Restart the notebook: select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. If a DVD plays erratically • Dirt
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook • Restart the system. Remove the disc from the drive, then select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. • If you created the CD on a CD/DVD RW combo drive, try using a different media brand. Read and write quality may vary by media. If a DVD
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    Video Display Device to Both in the System Devices menu. Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, then make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. • Remove and
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Heat problems Your notebook normally gets warm during routine operation. If the notebook gets abnormally hot • Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath it. • Make sure the air vents on the
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Keyboard and pointing device problems Use these suggestions for built-in or external devices. If the pointer is difficult to control Adjust the pointer controls. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. If the TouchPad
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    5 for 10Base-T operation, or Category 5 for 100Base-TX operation. Maximum cable length is 100 meters (330 feet). • Select Start > Help and Support, then use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If the
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    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 available for running applications. A certain amount of RAM is used for display memory
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    calling isn't busy. • If you're in a foreign country, the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Try disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. • If you have call-waiting, disable it-your telephone company can provide instructions. If the
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook • Open the hardware Device Manager: select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If the modem is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling another device. • If you're running fax software using fax
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    , then select the option to disable the modem. Performance problems For best performance, your notebook should have at least 128 MB of memory (RAM). If the notebook pauses or runs sluggishly • This may be normal Windows behavior. Background processing can affect response time. • Certain background
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    problems If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. If the notebook keeps beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is low. Save your work, shut down Windows
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If the battery doesn't charge • Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that the light on the Adapter is on. • If you're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug
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    . Make sure the Hibernate timeouts for both AC power and battery power are not set to Never. Printing problems Hint You will usually be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help: select Start > Help and Support. If a serial or parallel printer doesn
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    /2 keyboard connected, use a PS/2 Y adapter (HP accessory F1469A). • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). If a serial modem doesn't work properly • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Use the Modem troubleshooter in Windows
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    remove the battery 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 won't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery
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    and network connections, you will see a blinking cursor on your display. As soon as the hardware has been re-initialized, the Windows desktop will appear. Wireless problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • If your notebook
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    Troubleshooting Your Notebook 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
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    Setup generally control the notebook hardware, and so greatly affect how the notebook operates. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 2. When the logo screen appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the keyboard to
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    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. Displays an identifier used for repair service. Displays the
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    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 Disabled Setting User Password is Administrator Password
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    Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring Your Notebook Boot Menu Description Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change the order. If the notebook has more than one device in a + category, you can select the one
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software Your notebook includes two features that allow you to install individual software applications or to restore the entire original contents of your hard drive: • QuickRestore System Recovery CD,
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    Reference Information Reference Guide 89
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    this from Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel, from most communications software, or by using terminal mode in your software. You should have a good understanding of modems and how they operate before 2=always on, 3=off when dialing and receiving carrier, on when answering. 90 Reference Guide
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    . Dial tone and busy signal reported if detected (default). Reset to default configuration. Select error control protocol: NONE=no modem as specified by a. c sets maximum number of dictionary entries (2048) that should be negotiated. d sets maximum string length (32 bytes) to be negotiated. Controls
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    A of T.35. Report modem manufacturer. Report modem model. Report modem version, revision, or date. Transmit text identifying the device. Report modem model serial number. Set operation of local flow control between DTE and modem. n =method DTE uses to control data flow from modem: 0=none, 1=XON/XOFF
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    +MR=2 Reference Information Modem Reference Information Conexant AT Restore factory configuration. Included for compatibility only; no effect (returns OK). Set DTE/DCE flow control: 0=disable, 3=enable RTS/CTS DTE/DCE flow control (default), 4=enable XON/XOFF DTE/DCE flow control Display Guide 93
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    is maximum transmit rate (bps). e is minimum receive (Rx) rate. f is maximum receive control optional (default); 1=LAPM, MNP, or direct mode error control optional; 2=LAPM or MNP error control required; 3=LAPM error control required; 4=MNP error control required. c specifies fallback mode when modem
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    /XOFF and RTS/CTS flow control turned off; 1=XON/XOFF flow control in either direction; 2=RTS for flow control of modem by DTE, and CTS for flow control of DTE by modem. Report modem manufacturer. Report modem model. Report modem version, revision, or date. Set DTE/modem interface rate in bits/sec
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    S18 S29 S30 S46 S95 Reference Information Modem Reference Information S-Registers (Conexant) Function Disconnect inactivity timer. Data compression control. Extended result code messages control. Range/units 0-255/rings DIAL TONE BUSY NO ANSWER DELAYED BLACKLISTED FAX DATA LINE IN USE 96 Reference
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    Safety Information Reference Information Safety Information Power cords The power cord supplied with the notebook AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However
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    pack, do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts. • Do not disassemble the battery. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. • Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, wash
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    • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized service center. • Do not attempt precautions are recommended: • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized service center. • Do not attempt to make any adjustment display, and may require special handling at end-of-life. Reference
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    power of the IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth internal wireless radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless The internal wireless radio operates within believe the internal wireless radio is safe wireless devices such as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless
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    (which can be determined by removing the unit's batteries and AC adapter), try the following: • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Relocating the computer with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the computer's AC adapter to another power outlet. Connections to Peripheral Devices
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    harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. You should only perform repairs to the equipment specifically discussed in the troubleshooting section of the user guide. Connection to party line service is subject to
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    any person to use a computer or other electronic device, transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other : CRVSA-02T1-75 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number, REN, is an indication of the maximum
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    radio complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Le
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    Switched Telephone Network) und drahtlose jeder beliebigen Telefonbuchse funktionieren. Sollten Probleme auftreten, wenden Sie sich Telephone Networks). Die Kompatibilität zum Netz ist von internen Software-Einstellungen commutata (PSTN) e alla rete wireless in radio frequenza. Tuttavia, a
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    in tutti i paesi dell'Area Economica Europea (reti telefoniche pubbliche commutate). La compatibilità della rete dipende dalle impostazioni interne del software. Rivolgersi al fornitore dell'apparecchiatura qualora sia necessario utilizzare quest'ultima su una rete telefonica diversa. Japan Japan
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    modems. PTC200 4.5.1 (4) Off-hook Line Impedance This equipment does not fully meet Telecom's impedance requirements. Performance limitations may occur when used in conjunction with some parts of the network the problem should not be referred to the Telecom Faults Service. Associated Software Limits
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    International Products sold internationally by the manufacturer and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed on the following page. For regulatory identification purposes, your product is regulatory number is different from the marketing name and product number. 108 Reference Guide
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    that the following product Product Name: Regulatory Model Number: Product Options: HP Notebook PCs CRVSA-02T1-75 Includes all options for analog modems (Conexant) and 802.11b RF devices (Ambit) conforms to the following product specifications Safety: IEC 60950: 1991 +A1,A2,A3,A4 / EN 60950
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    cleaning the notebook, 28 configuring BIOS settings, 84 modem, 38 connecting IEEE 1394 devices, 53 LAN, 39 wireless network, 40 D data protection, 28 DDR-266 RAM, 58, 73 default BIOS settings, 85 devices boot order, 87 temporary boot order, 17 diskette drive location, 5 USB, 81 display BIOS settings
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    22 PC card, 48 installing battery, 10 hard drive, 62 hard drive holder, 63 Internet Service Provider, 36 K keyboard ergonomic precautions, 10 non US, 21 status lights, 2, 3, 9 troubleshooting, 71 Keypad Lock, 2, 3, 9 L LAN connecting to, 39 troubleshooting, 72 wireless, 40 LAN port indicator lights
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    device, 87 temporary boot device, 17 region code, 23 regulatory information, 101 removing CD, 20, 22 DVD, 20, 22 hard drive, 62 hard drive holder, 63 PC card, 49 reset button, 17 resetting, 17 S safety battery use, 98 infrared port, 99 laser, 98 power cords, 97 wireless communication, 42, 44 safety
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