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    Hardware and Software Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 383160-001 May 2005 This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your notebook. Modem information is not included in this guide.
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    such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Hardware and Software Guide HP Notebook Series First Edition May 2005 Reference Number: dv1000 Document Part
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    Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-2 Keys 1-2 TouchPad 1-3 Power Controls 1-4 DVD Button 1-5 Music Button 1-6 Media Controls- Lights 1-13 Rear Components 1-14 Left-Side Components 1-15 Ports and Jacks 1-15 PC Card Slot and Button 1-16 Vent and Security Cable Slot 1-17 Right-Side
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    and Memory Compartments 1-20 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-21 Additional Components 1-22 Hardware 1-22 Optical Discs 1-23 Labels 1-23 2 Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad 2-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 2-2 Using the TouchPad 2-3 Setting TouchPad Preferences 2-3 Hotkeys 2-5 Identifying
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    the Notebook On or Off 3-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-12 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-13 Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures 3-14 Power Preferences 3-15 Using Power Schemes 3-15 Setting a Standby Password 3-16 Setting Other Power Preferences 3-16 Battery Pack
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    to a Public WLAN 5-6 Using Wireless Security Features 5-6 Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device 5-7 Troubleshooting Devices 5-7 Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . 5-8 Wireless Device Power States 5-10 Turning On the Devices 5-12 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices
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    Security Cable 6-14 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Device Connections 7-1 Connecting a Powered Device 7-1 Connecting a USB Device 7-2 Connecting Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-7 PC Cards 7-8 Inserting a PC Card 7-9 Stopping and Removing a PC Card 7-10 Hardware and Software Guide vii
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    Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading Information 8-11 Restoring Default Settings
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    included with select notebooks. ✎ This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information
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    combined with the fn key as hotkeys include the esc and function keys. †For information about using hotkeys, refer to the "Hotkeys" section in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad." 1-2 Hardware and Software Guide
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    like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of these TouchPad components, refer to the "Setting TouchPad Preferences" section in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad." Hardware and Software Guide 1-3
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    standby when the notebook is closed.* 2 Power button* When the notebook is ■ Off, press to start the notebook in Windows. ■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby into Windows. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation into
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    the notebook is ■ On, opens the default DVD application.* ■ In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. ✎ The DVD button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation into Windows. *The function of the DVD button in Windows can be changed. For instructions
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    Windows. ✎ The music button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation into Windows. *The function of the music button in Windows can be changed. For instructions, refer to the "Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)" section in Chapter 8, "Software
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    in the optical drive: ■ Press drive and is ■ Not playing, press to play the disc. ■ Playing, press to pause the disc. When a disc is playing in the optical drive : ■ Press once to play the next track or chapter. ■ Press fn+this button to fast forward. When a disc is playing in the optical drive
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    and OK Buttons Component 1 Volume down button 2 Volume mute button 3 Volume up button 4 ok button 5 back button Description Decreases system volume. Mutes or restores volume. Increases system volume. Selects an item you have chosen on the screen. Emulates the Back button on the Microsoft Internet
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    Caps lock is on. 2 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off. 3 Mute light power/standby lights. Both lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other power/standby
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    5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." *There are 2 wireless lights. Both lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other wireless light is always visible on the rear of the
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    signals. Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. operation, including when the notebook display is closed. *The antennae are not visible from the outside of the notebook. For optimal transmission, keep
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    to an optional remote control. 3 Display release button Opens the notebook. 4 Audio-in (microphone) jack 5 Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. Connect optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. Also connect the audio function of an
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    Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is
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    airflow to cool internal components. 3 Power connector Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, is visible only when the notebook is open; the other wireless light is always visible on the rear of the notebook. †The notebook has 4 vents. This
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    port Connects an optional VGA monitor or projector. 2 Expansion Port 2* Connects the notebook to an optional docking device. 3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional Input/Output Signals" section in Appendix A. †The notebook has 3 USB ports. The other USB ports are on the right side of the
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    Component ID PC Card Slot and Button Component 1 PC Card slot 2 PC Card eject button Description Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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    Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as notebook has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the bottom of the notebook. One vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide
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    a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder. 3 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card. *The notebook has 3 USB ports. The other USB port is on the left side of the
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    supported digital memory cards are: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, and SmartMedia (SM) card. †The type of optical drive-for example, a DVD-ROM drive or a DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive-varies by notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide
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    devices in your country. If you install an unauthorized device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. Contains 2 memory slots that support replaceable memory modules. The number of preinstalled memory modules varies by
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    as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-21
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    models. Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to
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    ever need to repair or reinstall this software. Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your
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    labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth device. If your notebook model includes which the device has been approved for use is included with your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels
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    2 Keyboard and TouchPad ✎ This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information. Hardware and
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    Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: 1 TouchPad 4 TouchPad vertical scrolling region 2 TouchPad light 5 Left and right TouchPad buttons 3 TouchPad button 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide
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    the scrolling region will not activate the scrolling region.) ■ To enable or disable the TouchPad, press the TouchPad button. When the TouchPad is enabled, the TouchPad light is on. The TouchPad is enabled when the notebook is turned on. If you work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions, you may
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    Keyboard and TouchPad To access the Mouse Properties window, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. ✎ All Windows instructions in your notebook documentation describe Microsoft Windows XP procedures based on the default Windows XP category view. To change to Windows XP
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn key 1, the esc key 2, one of the function keys 3, or the end key 4. The icons on the f1 through f12 function keys represent their hotkey functions. Hardware and Software Guide 2-5
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    and TouchPad Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. For instructions, refer to the "Setting Other Power Preferences" section in Chapter 3, "Power." Default Function Hotkey Opens Help and Support Center
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Using Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. ■ Press and hold down fn,
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    Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to HP support specialists. In Windows you can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support services and
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    the system only by using an HP expansion product. Initiate Standby (fn+ notebook must be on. If the notebook is in hibernation, you must restore from hibernation before you can initiate standby. ■ To resume from standby, briefly press the power button, use the TouchPad, press any key on the keyboard
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    Help and Support. To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the notebook. Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the notebook. For information about combining Windows passwords with HP
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Increase Brightness (fn+f8) The fn+f8 hotkey increases the brightness of the notebook screen. The longer you hold down the fn+f8 hotkey, the more the screen brightens. » To or the DVD is playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to pause the play. Hardware and Software Guide 2-11
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Stop an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) The fn+f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or a DVD. You must stop a CD or DVD that is playing before you can remove it from the optical drive displayed as the BIOS date. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal Guide
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Media Controls Buttons The buttons above the keyboard that are labeled media controls are described in other places in this guide. These buttons are identified in the following illustration. Links to information about these buttons are provided later in this section. 1 DVD
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Finding DVD and Music Button Information To find ■ A summary of DVD and music button functions, refer to the "DVD Button" and " about using the volume buttons in Windows, refer to the "Volume Controls" section in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." 2-14 Hardware and Software Guide
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Keypads You can do keypad work with your notebook by using the keypad embedded in the notebook keyboard or by connecting an optional external keypad. The keypad embedded in the notebook keyboard is the icon in the upper-right corner of the key. Hardware and Software Guide 2-15
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off When the embedded numeric keypad is off, press fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. The embedded numeric keypad is on, press fn+num lk to turn the keypad off. The num lock light is turned off. 2-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Switching the Functions of numeric keypad cannot be used while an optional external numeric keypad is connected to the notebook. Most keys on most external numeric keypads function differently depending on whether num lock or page down keys. Hardware and Software Guide 2-17
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    Keyboard and TouchPad Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work To turn num lock mode on or off on an external numeric keypad as you work, press the num lk key on the external numeric keypad, not on the notebook. ■ When an external numeric keypad is turned on and is in
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    3 Power ✎ This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information. Hardware and Software Guide
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    supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional combination power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional combination
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    battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to battery power. When the notebook
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    in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items are provided in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7 fn+f5 hotkey 4 Music button 8 DVD button ✎ The notebook is equipped with 2 power/standby lights that
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    Power Preferences" later in this chapter. When the notebook is in Windows at default settings, you can also initiate standby by pressing the fn+f5 hotkey or from the Start button. For more information about fn+f5 and other hotkeys, refer to the "Hotkeys" section in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad
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    and then select Stand By from the drop-down list.) Managing System-Initiated Standby When the notebook is in Windows at default settings, the system initiates standby after periods of notebook inactivity: ■ When the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes
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    a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. Hibernation is a Windows-based feature that saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. When hibernation is complete, the power/standby and power button lights are turned off. When you restore from hibernation
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    in this chapter. For more information about low-battery conditions, refer to the "Managing Low-Battery Conditions" section later in this chapter. Restoring from Hibernation To restore from hibernation, press the power button. Determining Whether the Notebook Is Off or in Hibernation To determine
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    times and hibernation for longer times or for power conservation. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack. Standby requires more power than hibernation. If you plan to resume within
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    need to restart the drive medium.) - or - ■ The playback may stop and the screen may clear. To resume your work, press the power button, and then restart changing the Windows function of some of the power features on your notebook, refer to the "Power Preferences" section later in this chapter. The
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    notebook on in Windows when the notebook is off or in hibernation. Press the power button. ✎ Pressing the power button turns on the notebook from standby, hibernation, or shutdown. ■ Power Power/standby lights are turned off. ■ The Windows operating system shuts down. ■ Notebook the notebook with
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    on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of inactivity while running on external power. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is cleared. Resume from standby into Windows. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any key on the keyboard
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    Start > Turn Off Computer > Hibernate.* (If Hibernate is not displayed, press the down arrow, and then select Hibernate from the drop-down list.) No action is required. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of
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    because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures If the notebook has stopped responding, try
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    from the drop-down list, and then select OK. ■ If the notebook is in Windows: ❏ Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For battery pack removal instructions refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section
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    is on in Windows: ■ Briefly pressing the power button initiates hibernation. ■ Pressing the fn+f5 hotkey, called the sleep button in a Windows operating system, initiates standby. ■ Closing the notebook presses the display switch, which turns off the display. 3-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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    by these settings. When you open the display while the notebook is in standby, the display switch turns on the notebook.) 2. Select OK. The Hibernate function is available in the power button, sleep button, and display switch drop-down lists only if hibernation is enabled. If the Hibernate
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    10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or an optional combination
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    Power The battery light displays charge status: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. For information about determining the amount of charge in a battery
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    The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD. 3-20 Hardware and Software Guide
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    select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions When a battery pack that is the only power source for the notebook reaches a low-battery condition, a text warning message is displayed, and
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    Conditions Ä CAUTION: To prevent problems when restoring from hibernation: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has begun to initiate hibernation, do not restore power until hibernation is complete. When hibernation is complete, the power/standby lights are turned off
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    power through the AC adapter or an optional combination power adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is turned off.) Hardware and Software Guide
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    ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not occur. To fully discharge the battery pack: 1. Disable hibernation. To disable hibernation: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Then
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    4. Use the drop-down lists to set each item in both columns to Never. 5. Select OK. 6. Disconnect the notebook from the external power source, but do not turn off the notebook. 7. Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged. When the battery pack is fully discharged
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    battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Conserving Power as You Work To conserve power as you work: ■ Prevent devices you are not using from drawing power from the notebook from the notebook that are not plugged into an external power source. ❏ Stop or remove an inserted PC Card. ❏
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    use the following power conservation settings only while the notebook is in Windows. To set the notebook to use less power in Windows: ■ instructions on the screen. ■ Select or create a power scheme that minimizes power use. For more information about using power schemes, refer to the "Using Power
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    Power Replacing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source, shut down the notebook or initiate hibernation. (If you initiate hibernation, do not begin the following procedure until the power/standby lights are turned off, indicating
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    Power Inserting a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the insertion procedure is the same for all models. To insert a battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay 1 and rotate the battery pack 2 until it is seated.
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    pack in fire or water. Do not expose a battery pack to high temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Replace only with the HP battery pack approved for this computer. N When a battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery pack in general household waste. Follow the local
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    QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information. Volume Controls You can adjust volume with the volume buttons on the notebook. Instructions are provided later in this section. The volume mute button on the
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    using the notebook volume buttons: ❏ To decrease volume, press the volume down button 1. ❏ To increase volume, press the volume up button 2. ❏ To mute volume, press the volume mute button 3. ❏ To restore volume, press volume icon in the taskbar, and then select OK. 4-2 Hardware and Software Guide
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    Multimedia Internal Speakers The internal speakers, identified in the following illustration, play sound in stereo, games, drive media, the Internet, and other sources. If an external device, such as headphones, is connected to an audio-out (headphone) jack, the internal speakers are
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    In (Microphone) Jack A device connected to the microphone jack can be used only when the notebook is in Windows. The audio-in jack, identified in the following illustration, connects an optional a dynamic microphone, the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved. 4-4 Hardware and Software Guide
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    jack, sometimes called a headphone jack, connects optional headphones or externally powered stereo speakers. An audio-out jack is also used to connect VCR. The notebook is set by default to transmit analog audio signals through the audio-out (headphone) jack. The notebook can also Guide 4-5
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    ) jacks. The notebook can also transmit notebook is in Windows only when TV-Out is enabled on the Player Setup menu. Connecting the Audio The S-Video-out jack supports on the notebook. Plug the other end of the cable into For more information about the notebook audio-out jacks and about
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    S-Video cable, available from most computer or electronics retailers. To connect the S-Video cable: 1. Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the notebook S-Video-out jack, illustrated below. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-Video-in jack on the external device. Hardware and Software
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    among the notebook display, any connected displays, and simultaneous display. The notebook can transmit composite video signals to an external device only through an optional HP expansion hotkeys, refer to the "Hotkeys" section in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad." 4-8 Hardware and Software Guide
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    selection, press the next/fast forward button 3. ■ To stop the current media activity, such as playing or rewinding, press the stop button 4. Hardware and Software Guide 4-9
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    a CD or a DVD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from an optional docking device before or after playing a disc, a disc. To prevent the loss of playback while the notebook is in Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation while power button and then restart the disc. 4-10 Hardware and Software
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    notebook to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the notebook is running on battery power drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook with your notebook. ■
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    you do not have the Application and Driver Recovery disc, contact Customer Care for a copy of the restore solution for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus-Provides the ability to create, edit, and burn movies to a DVD or
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    notebook if prompted. ✎ Repeat the installation procedure for all software you want to install. ✎ WinDVD Creator has special drive requirements for proper installation. To install WinDVD Creator, refer to the instructions provided with the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD. Hardware and Software Guide
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    into the drive and the drive door is closed. By default, AutoPlay is enabled on the notebook. To drive. ■ The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive drive. If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive drive. DVD region settings can be changed
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    Device Manager. 2. Select DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region system Help and Support. Using WinDVD To change the region settings on a drive using WinDVD: 1. DVD Software To change region settings on a drive using a DVD player other than WinDVD, refer
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    Opening Default Windows Multimedia Applications ■ To open your notebook default DVD player application, press the DVD button and System Software." The DVD button and the music button have other functions when the notebook is off or in hibernation. For summary of DVD button functions, refer to the "
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    and/or a Bluetooth wireless device, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) in Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or search the Web for a list of hotspots near you. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other
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    notebook are turned on when you turn on the notebook. The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 button and wireless lights, your wireless notebook may have the following software controls Wireless Assistant, refer to "Wireless Device Power States." Wireless device controls Enable and
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    devices may support 1 or more of 3 industry standards: ■ 802.11b, the first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. ■ 802.11g supports data operate on the same network. ■ 802.11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates
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    following equipment: ■ A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) 1 and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP). ■ A wireless router (purchased separately) 2. ■ Your wireless notebook 3, which varies in appearance by model. The illustration below shows an example
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    all required drivers are Power States." ■ Verify that your router is correctly installed and configured. For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ■ Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect your notebook Support. Hardware and Software Guide 5-5
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    the default network name (SSID) and password. ■ Use a firewall. ■ Set security on your Web browser. ■ Enable MAC address filtering on the router. 5-6 Hardware and Software Guide
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    wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. Troubleshooting Devices For more troubleshooting information, select Start > Help and Support. Hardware and Software Guide 5-7
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    short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular set of devices that are attached only to one another. 5-8 Hardware and Software Guide
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    as keyboards, pointing devices, gaming devices, and remote monitoring devices. ■ Fax-Provides a Bluetooth connection that enables a notebook to a notebook or cellular phone. The headset acts as the device's audio input and output mechanism and increases mobility. Hardware and Software Guide 5-9
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    Device Power States The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices, in conjunction with the Wireless Assistant software utility. By default, any 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless device and the wireless light 2 are turned on when you turn on the notebook. ✎ Turning
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    Wireless (Select Models Only) The 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices have 2 power states: ■ Enabled ■ Disabled You can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button. to control the wireless devices if they are disabled in the Setup utility. Hardware and Software Guide 5-11
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    on. *Pressing the button does not turn on both devices. ✎ If you want your wireless devices to be turned on when you turn on your notebook, you must turn them on before you shut down or restart the
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    turned on when you disabled them, pressing the wireless button a second time returns the devices to their previous on or off state. Hardware and Software Guide 5-13
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    data from a variety of risks. Depending on how and where you use your notebook, some security features may be unnecessary. It is recommended that you follow the procedures described later in this guide for using ■ Antivirus software ■ Windows updates ■ Firewall software In addition to the Windows
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    the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power- on password in the Setup utility* Unauthorized access to the Setup utility (f10) Administrator password in the Setup utility* Unauthorized startup from an optical Device security feature in the Setup or diskette drive of the notebook Security cable slot
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    displayed, the notebook cannot be and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. Then from the notebook. Setup utility power-on password and the administrator password set in the Setup utility, you cannot start up the notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care or your service
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    Utility Passwords Function Administrator password Protects access to the Setup utility. Power-on password Protects access to the notebook contents when the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. Windows Passwords Function Administrator password* Protects access to
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    notebook power-on password is set, the power-on password (not a Windows password) must be entered when the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored power-on password) must be entered when the notebook is resumed from standby or restored password set with keyboard number keys will not
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    as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, an administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of up to 8 letters
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    manage this password: 1. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the notebook, and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower- and follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. Hardware and Software Guide 6-7
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    it must be entered each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. A power-on password ■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be
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    enter 4 times. 3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. Entering a Power-On Password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you
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    can disable the ability of the notebook to start from an optical drive or a diskette drive. To disable or reenable notebook capabilities in the Setup utility: and then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. 6-10 Hardware and Software Guide
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    you expose the notebook to computer they have caused. To protect your notebook against viruses, it is recommended that Norton AntiVirus is preinstalled on the notebook. For more information about using and Support. For more information about computer viruses: 1. Select Start > Help and Support. 2.
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    notebook notebook was configured. To update your system using the Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc: 1. Insert the disc into the drive. The disc automatically runs the installation application. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions notebook, use the update link at Start > Help and Support.
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    notebook, and your data. To protect your privacy, it is recommended that you use firewall software. Firewalls monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your notebook firewall. Your notebook comes with mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the
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    the cable lock 2. 3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot 3, and then lock the cable lock with the key. 6-14 Hardware and Software Guide
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    +f4 hotkey to switch the image to the monitor. For more information about image switching, refer to the "Switch Image (fn+f4)" section in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad." To disconnect a powered external device from the notebook: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Disconnect the device from the
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    device such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or an optional docking device. A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered. USB hubs can be connected to a USB port on the notebook or to other hubs. Hubs support varying numbers of USB
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    drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. For information about device-specific software, refer to the device documentation or to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. Hardware and Software Guide
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    Start > Help and Support. The Help and Support utility provides communication information that includes instructions, tutorials, and wizards that can help you set up or troubleshoot a variety of connections. Digital Memory Cards A digital memory card can be used only when the notebook is in Windows
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Using the Digital Media Slot Light The Digital Media Slot light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is being is turned off when an inserted digital memory card is inactive or when the Digital Media Slot is vacant. Hardware and Software Guide 7-5
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    Replacements Inserting a Digital Memory Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to digital memory card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a digital memory card into the Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook connectors facing the notebook. 2. Gently slide the card
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Removing a Digital Memory Card To remove a digital memory card: the Windows Copying window.) 2. Select the My Computer icon on the Windows Desktop. 3. Right-click the drive assigned to the card, and then select Eject. (The card is stopped but is not released from
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    functions to the notebook. The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ä CAUTION: To preserve support for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a single PC Card manufacturer. If you are instructed by the
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted. 1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connectors
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    or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. ✎ Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. To stop or remove a PC Card: 1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the PC Card. Then ❏ To stop the PC Card, select the Safely Remove
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    Upgrades and Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the notebook. The type of optical drive varies by notebook model. An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it, as instructed in the drive documentation
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Caring for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of work: ■ Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or replacement. For instructions, refer to the "Replacing the Internal Hard Drive" section next in this chapter. ■
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    external power and remove the battery pack. For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Chapter 3, "Power." To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. Hardware and Software Guide
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    Upgrades and Replacements 3. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then
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    drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2. 6. Replace the hard drive cover. a. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. b. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. Hardware and Software Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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    increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by replacing installed memory modules. When RAM is increased, the Windows operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file. Before you increase RAM
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    through the Windows operating system. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. Disconnect the notebook from external power. 5. Remove the battery pack. For instructions, refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. Turn the notebook upside down. 7. Loosen the 2 memory compartment screws 1, and then lift up and remove the memory compartment cover 2. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 8. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1. slot 2. c. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades and Replacements To insert a memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1. If the memory slot until it is seated 2. c. Push the module downward until the retention clips snap into place 3. Hardware and Software Guide 7-21
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    with the cover slots on the notebook, and then slide the cover over the memory compartment until it is seated 1. 10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws 2. 11. Replace the battery pack, reconnect the notebook to external power, and then restart the notebook. 7-22 Hardware and Software Guide
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    You may find that the easiest way to update the software provided with your notebook is to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. If you prefer to work from more detailed instructions, the supplementary information in the following sections may help you to 1. Prepare for
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    provided on the Service Tag. The information on the Service Tag is provided at Start > Help and Support, and on the Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To to the "Setup Utility" section later in this chapter. 8-2 Hardware and Software Guide
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    press enter. (The notebook restarts in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is troubleshooting information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in English only. The following sections provide instructions for downloading
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    .) b. Record the path to the default or custom location on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded.) c. Follow the online instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide
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    provides software for your notebook, select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you want to download. Hardware and Software
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    . (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select
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    after that time. All System Restore procedures are reversible. Setting a Restore Point To set a system restore point manually: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Hardware and Software Guide 8-7
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    Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to a restore point: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions
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    will not load. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. Step-by-step instructions for setting specific preferences are included by topic earlier in this guide. For example, procedures for setting security preferences are
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    , press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts in Windows. Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke
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    utility is open, begin at step 2. 1. To open the Setup utility, turn on or restart the notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, "Press to enter setup," is displayed Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in Windows.) Hardware and Software Guide 8-11
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    restore the Setup utility default settings. If the notebook is not in the Setup utility, begin at step 1. If the notebook Setup utility, turn on or restart the notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. The Setup utility default settings are
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    Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows. To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for boot order preferences. The
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    changes from the current session, use either of the following procedures: ❏ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - or - ❏ If the Setup utility menus are not visible, press esc to . After the Setup utility closes, the notebook restarts in Windows. 8-14 Hardware and Software
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    environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook in extreme environments. Factor Metric Temperature Operating 10°C to 35°C Nonoperating -20°C to 60 90% 5% to 95% -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft Hardware and Software Guide A-1
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    be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, it is strongly recommended that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied with or approved for an HP notebook. The notebook is capable of accepting DC
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    by the Expansion Port 2 on your notebook. Feature Support USB 2.0 Yes 10/100 Ethernet Yes Gigabit Ethernet No IEEE 1394 (4-pin port) Yes Consumer IR (for optional remote control only) Yes Power inputs 90-135W maximum Composite TV* Yes S-Video TV Yes Component TV No S/PDIF
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    3-22 charging 3-18 conserving power 3-26 diagnostic information 8-11 disposing of 3-30 identifying 1-22 inserting 3-29 low-battery conditions 3-21 monitoring charge 3-19 recycling 3-30 removing 3-28 storing 3-30 battery pack release latch 1-21, 3-28 bays battery 1-21, 1-23 hard drive 1-21 See also
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    audio 4-6 modem 1-22 network 1-15 S-Video 4-6 See also power cord calibration, battery 3-22 camcorder, connecting 7-3 camera, connecting 7-3 caps lock light 1-9 card and socket services, PC Card 7-8 card. See digital memory cards; memory; PC Card category view, Windows 2-4 CDs audio, hotkeys 2-11
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    port 2-8 USB support 7-2 docking device as power source 3-2 drives adding to system 7-11 affected by airport security 7-12 avoiding standby and hibernation while using discs, diskettes 3-10, 4-10 caring for 7-12 IDE drive light 7-11 shipping 7-12 USB 7-2 See also CDs; DVDs; hard drive DVD button
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    replacing hard drive 7-13 headphone (audio-out) jacks connecting 4-5 identifying 1-12 headphones 4-5 Help and Support Center 2-7 hibernation avoiding when using discs, diskettes 3-10, 4-10 defined 3-7 enabling/disabling 3-9 identifying 7-13 initiated during critical low-battery and Software Guide
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    external keyboard 2-7 hub, USB 7-2 humidity specifications A-1 I IDE drive -out 1-18, 4-6 See also connectors; ports K keyboard, external 2-7 keypad, embedded numeric identifying 1-2, 2-15 Service Tag 1-23 wireless certification 1-24 WLAN 1-24 language, changing in Setup utility 8-10 latch, battery
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    drive 1-13, 7-11 mute 1-9, 4-2 num lock 1-9, 2-16 power/standby 1-9, 1-13, 3-10 TouchPad 1-3, 2-2 wireless 1-10, 1-14 wireless button 1-10 lock, security cable 1-17, 6-14 lock-up, system 3-14 low-battery notebook Service Boot 8-13 next/fast forward button 1-7, 4-9 Norton AntiVirus 6-11 notebook
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    See also CDs; drives; DVDs P passwords administrator 6-4, 6-6 power-on 6-4, 6-8 QuickLock 2-10 Setup utility 6-3 standby 3-16, 6-4 user 6-4 Windows 6-3 Windows administrator 2-10 Windows user 2-10 PC Card configuring 7-8 inserting, removing 7-9 stopping 7-10 types supported 7-8 PC Card eject button
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    8-7 release latch, battery pack 1-21, 3-28 reset (emergency shutdown procedures) 3-14 restore point 8-7 RJ-11 (modem) jack 1-15 RJ-45 (network) jack 1-15 ROM determining current version of 8-2 downloading and installing 8-4 obtaining updates 8-3 ROMPaq 8-3 S S/PDIF signals 4-6 scanner 7-3 screen
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    slot 1-17 security features 6-1 serial number, notebook 1-23, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-23 Setup utility changing language 8-10 displaying system information 8-11 navigation and selection 8-10 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-13 opening 8-9 restoring default settings 8-10, 8-12 Setup utility
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    Restore 8-7 T telephone jack (RJ-11 jack) 1-15 television connecting audio 4-5 connecting video 4-7 temperature specifications A-1 storage, battery pack 3-30 1394 devices, connecting 7-3 1394 port, identifying 1-18 TouchPad 1-3, 2-2 traveling with notebook battery -10 Hardware and Software Guide
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    1-24 wireless device antennae 1-11 wireless LAN device 1-10, 1-14, 1-20 wireless light 1-10, 1-14 WLAN label 1-24 X xD-Picture Card 1-19, 7-4 Hardware and Software Guide Index-11
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Hardware and Software
Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 383160-001
May 2005
This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the
hardware and software features available on your notebook.
Modem information is not included in this guide.