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To safeguard your data, To extend the life of the display, To clean your notebook

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Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook To safeguard your data • Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. Copy files to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other media or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check the integrity of your files and operating system. • Check your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window. To extend the life of the display • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display (press the TV Now! One-Touch button at the top of the keyboard). • If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery 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, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay. • Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. • If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby when not in use. To clean your notebook • You can clean the notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of the case. • Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display. 28 Reference Guide

Section	Page
Important Safety Information	3
HP Software Product License Agreement	4
Contents	7
Getting Started with Your Notebook	11
Identifying Parts of the Notebook	12
Front panel and right panel components	12
Left panel and back panel components	14
Bottom panel components	16
Status lights	18
Setting Up Your Notebook	20
Step 1: Insert the battery	20
Step 2: Connect AC power	21
Step 3: Connect a phone line	22
Step 4: Turn on the notebook	23
Step 5: Set up Windows	23
Basic Operation	24
Operating Your Notebook	25
Default power settings	25
To reset the notebook	26
To change the boot device	26
To use the TouchPad	27
To use the function hot keys	28
To use the One-Touch buttons	29
To use the Windows and Applications keys	30
To use the ALT GR key	30
Using CDs or DVDs	31
To insert or remove a CD or DVD	31
To play DVD movies	32
To create or copy CDs	32
Securing Your Notebook	33
To set up password protection	33
To lock your notebook	33
To attach a security cable	34
To protect against viruses	34
To lock the hard drive	35
Taking Care of Your Notebook	36
To protect your hard drive	36
To maintain your notebook	36
To safeguard your data	37
To extend the life of the display	37
To clean your notebook	37
Batteries and Power Management	38
Managing Power Consumption	39
How the notebook manages power automatically	39
Using Battery Power	41
To check battery status	41
To respond to a low-battery warning	42
To recharge the battery	42
To get the most from your batteries	43
Modem and Network Connections	44
Using the Modem	45
To connect the modem	46
To change your modem settings	47
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)	48
Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only)	49
To prepare for connections	49
To turn wireless communication on and off	51
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only)	53
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off	53
To prepare for Bluetooth connections	54
To send or receive files using Bluetooth	55
Add-On Devices	56
Connecting PC Cards	57
To insert or remove a PC Card	57
Connecting External Devices	59
To connect an audio device	59
To use an external monitor	61
To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only)	62
To connect an infrared device (select models only)	63
To use a port replicator (select models only)	64
Installing Additional RAM (Memory)	67
To install a RAM expansion module	67
To remove a RAM expansion module	69
Replacing the Hard Drive	71
To replace the hard drive	71
To replace the hard drive holder	72
To prepare a new hard drive	73
Troubleshooting and Maintenance	74
Troubleshooting Your Notebook	75
Audio problems	75
CD-ROM and DVD problems	76
Display problems	77
Hard drive problems	78
Heat problems	79
Infrared problems	79
Keyboard and pointing device problems	80
Local area network (LAN) problems	81
Memory problems	82
Modem problems	82
PC Card problems	85
Performance problems	85
Power and battery problems	86
Printing problems	88
Serial, parallel, and USB problems	89
Startup problems	90
Wireless problems	91
Configuring Your Notebook	93
To run the BIOS Setup utility	93
To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility	96
Reinstalling and Updating Software	97
To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD	97
Reference Information	98
Modem Reference Information	99
Modem Reference (Conexant)	99
Safety Information	106
Power cords	106
Battery safety	107
Laser safety	107
LED safety	108
Mercury safety	108
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	109
Regulatory Information	110
U.S.A.	110
Canada	112
European Union	113
Japan	115
New Zealand	116
Russia	117
International	117