HP Pavilion xt500 HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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Maintenance, Shipping and Travel hp notebook series Document Part Number: 316760-001 April 2003 This guide explains how to maintain your notebook, provides steps for routine care, and includes guidelines on how to prepare the notebook for shipping or traveling. - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 2
kind, and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 3
Contents 1 Maintaining Your Software and Personal Data Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 1-1 Virus Protection 1-2 Backup Utilities 1-2 2 Maintaining Your Hardware Monitoring Notebook Temperature 2-2 Cleaning Your Notebook 2-2 Cleaning the Keyboard 2-3 Cleaning the - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 4
Services department before updating system ROM. Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system included in the QuickRestore System Recovery CD is enhanced by HP an HP enhanced operating system with a retail version will result in the loss of enhancements added by HP. - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 5
Maintaining Your Software and Personal Data Virus Protection If you use the notebook for e-mail or to access the World Wide Web, you risk infecting the system with a computer virus. You can protect the notebook from infection by installing antivirus software. Several products available on the market - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 6
2 Maintaining Your Hardware Your notebook is designed as a durable product. To maintain its performance and promote longevity, follow these guidelines: ■ Carry and store your notebook in a portable carrying case. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the display, do not place anything on top of - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 7
Maintaining Your Hardware ■ If the notebook will not be used for a week or more, shut it down. ■ If the notebook will be disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks: ❏ Shut down the notebook. ❏ Remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place. Monitoring Notebook Temperature Å - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 8
Maintaining Your Hardware Cleaning the Keyboard Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys. Ideally, use a can of compressed air with a straw extension to blow air in and around the keys. Cleaning the - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 9
Maintaining Your Hardware Cleaning the Display To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean your display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner or premoistened antistatic wipes. Ä CAUTION: Never spray water, cleaning fluids, - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 10
Maintaining Your Hardware Cleaning an External Mouse Keeping an external mouse clean can substantially improve its performance and prevent loss of mouse pointer control. To clean an external mouse, complete the following steps: 1. Turn the mouse over and rotate the circular plate about 1/4-inch - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 11
Maintaining Your Hardware 2. Remove the ball from your mouse and clean it with an antistatic wipe or a lint-free cotton cloth. Removing the ball from the mouse 3. Spray the inside of the mouse with compressed air or clean it with a non-cotton swab to remove loose debris and dust. Cleaning the mouse - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 12
Maintaining Your Hardware Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives at all times. Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work, or damage to the notebook or a drive: ■ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 13
3 Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or Traveling To prepare the notebook for shipping or traveling: 1. Back up your work. 2. Remove all CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, disks, or PC Cards. 3. Turn off, then disconnect, all external devices. 4. Shut down the notebook. 5. If the notebook will be - HP Pavilion xt500 | HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 14
use the notebook. (Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary.) Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet to contact a Customer Care Center for help and support. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the notebook with
Maintenance, Shipping
and Travel
hp notebook series
Document Part Number: 316760-001
April 2003
This guide explains how to maintain your notebook, provides
steps for routine care, and includes guidelines on how to prepare
the notebook for shipping or traveling.