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Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Adjusting monitor resolution and other settings 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also available. If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to only the external monitor. An alternative is to make one display a "secondary" display so you can select independent refresh rates: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. On the Settings tab, select the Advanced button, then the Displays or Monitor tab. Set the refresh rate on the Monitor tab. Using dual display mode You can extend your desktop by connecting an external monitor to your notebook. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select the second display, then select the option to extend the desktop. You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However, using the Extended Desktop requires video memory for each display. For this reason, higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected behavior on the displays. Try starting with 1024 × 768 resolution on the external display and 64 K colors (16-bit) on both displays. You can then try higher settings to see whether they work for your applications. In addition, certain operations such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may have to adjust display settings. If you're playing a DVD movie, the movie will show only on the primary display. To change the primary display, go to the Settings tab of Display Properties (see the steps above), right-click the 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 automatically recognizes the device. Reference Guide 53

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

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Connecting External Devices

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Adjusting monitor resolution and other settings

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display.

On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also available.

If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to

only the external monitor. An alternative is to make one display a

“

secondary

”

display so you can select independent refresh rates:

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display.

On the Settings tab, select the Advanced button, then the Displays or Monitor

tab. Set the refresh rate on the Monitor tab.

Using dual display mode

You can extend your desktop by connecting an external monitor to your notebook.

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display.

Select the Settings tab.

Select the second display, then select the option to extend the desktop.

You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However,

using the Extended Desktop requires video memory for each display. For this reason,

higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected behavior on

the displays. Try starting with 1024

768 resolution on the external display and

64 K colors (16-bit) on both displays. You can then try higher settings to see whether

they work for your applications. In addition, certain operations such as playing

DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may have to

adjust display settings.

If you

’

re playing a DVD movie, the movie will show only on the primary display. To

change the primary display, go to the Settings tab of Display Properties (see the steps

above), right-click the 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 automatically recognizes

the device.