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HP C2N25UA User's Manual

1. Mute e Press to mute system volume e f muted press to restore system volume e Press to mute system volume e f muted press to restore system volume Volume Up Press to increase system volume Press to increase system volume ENWW Multimedia hardware 87 HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version component functions The infrared lens on the remote control links the remote control to the computer The link requires a line of sight path between the infrared lens on the remote control and the infrared lens on the computer Things to remember e The HP Mobile Remote Control operates within Microsoft Windows QuickPlay select computer models only and InterVideo Home Theater software select computer models only Each button responds according to which application is active EA NOTE Refer to the InterVideo Home Theater on screen help for remote control information NOTE For information on using QuickPlay refer to the QuickPlay online Help e Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer buttons For example the DVD button on the remote control and the DVD button on the computer have the same functions and can be used interchangeably e Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer hotkeys Refer to the computer user guide for information on supported hotkeys e Other remote control buttons provide functions that are not duplicated b
2. A NOTE Battery packs may vary in appearance 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay to the left 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay 1 and rotate it until it is seated 2 The battery pack release latch automatically locks the battery into place 42 Chapter 3 Power ENWW ENWW To remove a battery pack 1 Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay to the left 2 Slide the battery pack release latch 1 to release the battery pack 3 Pivot the battery pack 2 away from the computer and remove it from the computer 3 Charging a battery pack To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays WARNING Do not charge the computer battery pack on board aircraft Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems e Ifyou are charging a new battery pack e Charge the battery pack while the computer is connected to external power through the AC adapter e When you charge the battery pack charge it fully before turning on the computer e Ifyou are charging an in use battery pack e Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it e When you charge the battery pack charge it fully before turning on the computer A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whenever the computer is connected to external power through an AC adapter an optional expansio
3. 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the Press lt F10 gt to enter setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 To reset the Setup Utility factory defaults e Press f9 or e Use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Load Setup Defaults and then press enter 3 When the Setup Confirmation dialog box is displayed press enter 4 To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility e Use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes press enter and then follow the instructions on the screen e Press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts A NOTE Your password security and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings ENWW Setup Utility defaults 137 Setup Utility menus Main menu Select To do this System information e View and change the system time and date e View identification information about the computer e View specification information about the processor memory size system BIOS and keyboard controller version select models only Security menu Select To do this Administrator Password Enter change or delete an administrator password Power On Password Enter change or delete a power on password 138 Chapter12 Setup Utility ENWW ENWW System Configuration menu
4. Modem cable Connects an internal modem to an RJ 11 telephone jack or to a country specific modem adapter Modem cables battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country SSS SSS SSS SS SS SSS SSS SS SS SS SSS Es Components 13 14 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer Service tag Provides the product name serial number S N and other specifics about the computer Have this information available when you contact Customer Care The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Contains the Microsoft Windows Product Key You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the memory module compartment Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The modem approval label is affixed inside the memory module compartment Wireless certification labels Provide information about optional wireless devices available on select models an
5. In QuickPlay DVD mode press to switch to QuickPlay music mode 5 02 psa e Press to stop the current media activity such as playing rewinding etc Press to stop the current media activity such as playing rewinding etc Rewind Press to rewind the selected media Press to rewind the selected media Play Pause e Media not playing press to play the media e Media playing press to pause the media e Media not playing press to play the media e Media playing press to pause the media Fast Forward i lt Q 3 D Cc 5 Press to fast forward the selected media Press to increase system volume Press to fast forward the selected media Press to increase system volume Volume Down F Press to decrease system volume e Press to mute system volume e f muted press to restore system volume Press to decrease system volume e Press to mute system volume e f muted press to restore system volume Previous Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Press to go back to the previous track or chapter a Next Press to go to the next track or chapter Press to go to the next track or chapter bl Up Navigation Press to scroll up Navigation Press to scroll up Left Navigation Press to scroll left Navigation Press to scroll left Multimedia hardware 79 Button Function in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay sel
6. Select To do this Video Memory select models only View information about the video memory Language Support Change the Setup Utility language Boot Order Set the boot order for the diskette drive CD ROM drive hard drive and network adapter Embedded WLAN Device Radio Enable disable an embedded wireless LAN device Embedded Bluetooth device Enable disable an embedded Bluetooth device select models only select models only Enhanced SATA support Enable disable enhanced SATA mode Boot Options Set the following boot options e f10 and f12 Delay sec Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each 0 5 10 15 20 e CD ROM boot Enable disable boot from CD ROM e Floppy boot Enable disable boot from external diskette drive select models only e internal Network Adapter boot Enable disable boot from Internal Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select To Do This Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self test on the hard drive EA NOTE On models with two hard drives this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self test on a secondary hard select models only drive Setup Utility menus 139 140 Chapter12 Setup Utility ENWW 13 Software Update and Recovery Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the comp
7. Antivirus software ccccceccceceeeeeeeecencaeceeeeeeeeeeesecaaaaecaeeeeeeeeeescacaesaeeeeeeeeedseccaeaaeeeeeeeeesisaaeeeeeeeeeetes 132 Firewall softWarS ommoniiennsnnnese a a a a a ad aaa a a e a NaS 132 Critical Updates ssnin unine a ae aaa aa aaia a a aa da 132 Optional security Callers sists 2c ascce cia ae a S 133 12 Setup Utility Setup Utility ACCESS rensie n sieberiana etait date 135 Setup Utility language oe ee eee te ene nee eter errant ee errant errant ee eee ae eee eaaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaas 136 Setup Utility defaults c sccdeisescecessnsteteees ackeede ts EEEE AEE EEEE EEEE E TEE 137 Setup UUI MENUS iinan aan n aE NANREN EEA AANA AA AA 138 Main MON ea a E E aa 138 SECUNILY MEA erenn E A N 138 System Configuration MENU sisses isesi iinan EnEn dane E EAE E TE S 139 Diagnostics Men sci iicccecsgiaeed tieateeetesinicere ds EET EREET 139 ENWW 13 Software Update and Recovery Software UPAALSS sssini aaa a leauvencadaasuaa a aida a aa aa 141 AP Software Update vivicccccadsccccecacecateasasiaueshatonececsasgaltusstacdecussauadaacataaceCiasaneddenaaseadevestaedende 141 Software updates and the HP Web site 00 0 0 eee eececsececceceeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeceaeceeeeeseseenieaeeeeees 142 Accessing computer information cccccceecceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeteneeeeeeetneeeeeeetneeeeeeeee 142 Downloading a BIOS Update oo eeceee cette cece nininini EnA E 143 Installing a BIOS Update 200 0 eee eee eeene eee eeene etre eeeaae
8. Press to fast forward the selected media Multimedia e Media not playing press to play the media e Media playing press to pause the media Press to fast forward the selected media ENWW Button Function in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay select models only Previous Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Press to go back to the previous track or chapter H Next Press to go to the next track or chapter Press to go to the next track or chapter bl Up Navigation Press to scroll up Navigation Press to scroll up Left Navigation Press to scroll left Navigation Press to scroll left Ok Navigation Press to select an item on the Navigation Press to select an item on the screen screen Navigation Press to scroll right Navigation Press to scroll right Navigation Press to scroll down Press to emulate the back function of the alt left arrow command in the active application Navigation Press to scroll down e In music mode press to move up one directory level in the My Music display In DVD mode this button is inactive Information Press to view information about a selected item in an application if available Press to display battery and volume status If playing a DVD the DVD title chapter and time information is also displayed Volume Down Press to decrease system volume Press to decrease system volume
9. Regular tune ups To keep the computer hardware and software running like new perform these simple tasks periodically e Install and or update the antivirus software Protect against current security threats to the computer by installing antivirus software Keep the antivirus software up to date to protect against the ongoing threat of new viruses e install and update software that detects and removes spyware Spyware tools allow you to detect and prevent electronic encroachment into the computer system by outside parties e Enable service reminders Subscriber s Choice is a free service that allows you to receive instant e mail notification about product updates software drivers and creative ideas to help you get more out of the computer e Create a backup strategy A virus or an electrical outage could damage or destroy your information Back up your files onto a CD RW DVD RW or USB drive to protect the security of your files e Create a restore point In the event of a computer problem these benchmarks allow you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem e Create a PC tune up schedule Create weekly and monthly reminders to back up files update virus software and perform hardware and software maintenance ENWW Regular tune ups 157 Traveling and shipping The computer is built to go with you for work and play For best results follow the traveling and shipping tips described here To prepar
10. 2 Shut down the computer through the down operating system by selecting Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off e The computer is turned off A NOTE If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the computer with these procedures refer to Using emergency shutdown procedures Turn off the display while Close the computer Closing the computer activates the the power is on display switch which initiates standby Using emergency shutdown procedures A CAUTION Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided Press ctrl alt delete Then select Shut Down gt Turn Off e Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds e Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery pack 36 Chapter 3 Power ENWW Initiating or resuming from standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby e With the computer on press the hotkey to e The power lights blink initiate standby e The screen clears e Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Stand by In Windows XP Professional if Stand by is not displayed a Press the down arrow b Select Stand by from the list c Click OK e Close the computer Allow the system to initiate No action required e The power lights bli
11. Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Power Schemes tab 4 Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column 5 Click OK A CAUTION After calibrating the battery pack reenable hibernation Failure to reenable hibernation may result in a complete battery discharge and potential information loss To reenable hibernation select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate Select the Enable hibernation check box and then click Apply Conserving battery power Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in this section extends the time that a battery pack can run the computer from a single charge Conserving power as you work To conserve power as you use the computer e Turn off wireless and local area network LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them e Disconnect external devices that you are not using that are not plugged into an external power source e Stop or remove any optional external media cards that you are not using e Remove a CD or DVD that you are not using e Use the fn f7 and fn f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it e Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers or adjust system volume as you need it e Turn off a device connected to the S Video out jack e Ifyou leave your work initiate sta
12. Refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information 50 Chapter 3 Power ENWW 4 Drives Drive care ENWW Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care The following cautions apply to all drives Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply A CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss information observe these precautions Initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another Before handling a drive discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer Handle a drive carefully do not drop or compress the drive Before removing or inserting a drive shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer when the drive is writing to a medium The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery pack is the only source of power ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes Avoid exposing a drive to liquids Do not spray it
13. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces A NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case ENWW Optical drives 59 Avoiding standby or hibernation A CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD To prevent loss of data do not initiate standby or hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback of a drive medium such as a CD or DVD e Your playback may be interrupted e You may see the following warning Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop the playback Do you want to continue Click No e You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback 60 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW 5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play copy and create CDs or DVDs depending on the type of installed drive and installed software Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer A Select Start gt My Computer The type of optical drive installed in t
14. setting preferences 18 using 18 multimedia software described 89 identifying 89 installing 89 using 90 MultiMediaCard MMC 10 93 mute button 5 68 70 mute light 6 N network RJ 45 jack 10 network cable 125 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 119 num lock light 6 num lock mode external keypad 27 O operating environment specifications 15 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 reinstallation 149 150 repairing 148 Operating System disc 148 optical disc inserting 57 62 removing with power removing without power optical drive identifying 61 supported types 56 optical drive identifying 9 optional power adapter 31 47 overheated computer 161 58 63 59 63 P passwords administrator 129 130 guidelines 128 power on 131 QuickLock 129 Setup Utility 130 user 129 Windows 129 passwords security 40 PC Card slot storing remote control 77 PC Card slot eject button 10 PC Cards description 96 inserting 97 removing 97 Index 169 software and drivers 96 stopping 98 supported types 96 pointing devices See TouchPad ports 1394 expansion external monitor USB 9 10 103 power connecting 32 conserving 49 control and light locations 29 schemes 40 setting preferences 39 sources 31 power button 4 29 power connector 9 power cord 13 power light 6 30 Power Meter icon 39 power settings 36 power supply 34 Print Options window hotkey 20 21
15. Card version This section provides information on the button functions of the HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version When the computer is off e Press the power button 1 to start the computer in Windows e Press the DVD Menu button 2 to open QuickPlay DVD mode select computer models only e Press the Music button 3 to open QuickPlay music mode select computer models only Button Function in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay select models only Power If the computer is Press to turn QuickPlay off T e On briefly press to initiate hibernation e In standby briefly press to resume from standby e In hibernation briefly press to restore from hibernation DVD Menu If the computer is e In QuickPlay music mode press to switch to QuickPlay DVD mode inch e On press to open the default Windows a DVD player e When a DVD is playing press to view the menu of the DVD e On and playing a DVD press to view the menu of the DVD e In standby press briefly to resume from standby e In hibernation press to open QuickPlay DVD mode select computer models only 78 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Button Music Function in Microsoft Windows e In Windows press to open the default Windows music player e In standby press briefly to resume from standby e In hibernation press to open QuickPlay music mode select computer models only Function in QuickPlay select models only
16. ENWW Preventing electrostatic discharge 165 Grounding methods If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover Use one or both of the following grounding methods e Touch the exterior unpainted metal surface of a device that is connected to an electrical outlet by a grounding plug e Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to the computer chassis Wrist straps are flexible grounding straps with a minimum of one megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snugly against your skin If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation contact Customer Care 166 Chapter16 Electrostatic Discharge ENWW Index Symbols Numerics 1394 cable 105 1394 devices connecting 105 description 105 software and drivers 105 stopping 105 1394 port 10 105 802 11 device description 113 identifying 113 A AC adapter connecting 32 identifying 13 administrator password 129 altitude specifications 15 antennae 12 antivirus software 132 applications key Windows 2 audio features 68 audio in microphone jack 9 68 69 audio out headphone jack 8 68 69 B battery inserting into remote ExpressCard version 81 inserting into remote PC Card version 74 battery bay 11 14 battery charge information 44 battery light 43 45 battery light ident
17. Enable MAC address filtering on the router ENWW 802 11 wireless devices select models only 117 Bluetooth wireless devices select models only A Bluetooth wireless device provides 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 cordless smart phone Imaging devices printer camera Audio devices headset speakers The devices are represented in the Bluetooth for Windows software by graphical icons The Bluetooth for Windows software provides the following functions Personal Information Management PIM item transfer Enables the exchange of information files such as business cards calendar items notes and message items between Bluetooth computers or devices PIM synchronization Synchronizes PIM data between a Bluetooth wireless device and a computer PDA or cell phone using Bluetooth File Transfer Enables the exchange of files between Bluetooth computers or devices Network access Personal Area Networking Profile Enables 2 or more Bluetooth devices to form an ad hoc peer to peer network Provides a mechanism that enables a Bluetooth device to access a remote network through a network access point The network access points can be traditional LAN data access points or group ad hoc networks that represent a set of devices that are attached only to on
18. Firewall software Critical security updates Optional security cable NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents but they may not be able to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer e QuickLock e Power on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to information e Firewall software e Windows updates Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility BIOS settings Administrator password and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot used with an optional security cable Security features 127 Passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information Several types of passwords can be set depending on how you want to control access to your information Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer CAUTION To prevent being locked out of the computer record each password you set Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set changed or deleted it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place Guidelines
19. Identifying an 802 11 wireless device ENWW 802 11 wireless devices select models only 115 Setting up a WLAN in your home Microsoft Windows XP supports WLAN with the Wireless Network Connection feature To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home you need the following equipment e A broadband modem either DSL or cable 1 and high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP e A wireless router purchased separately 2 e The wireless computer 3 The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet As your network grows additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet EA NOTE If you need technical assistance to install your home WLAN contact the router manufacturer or your ISP 116 Chapter9 Wireless Select Models Only ENWW Connecting to a WLAN in your home To connect to your WLAN 1 Be sure that the 802 11 wireless device is on If it is on the wireless light is on If the wireless light is off turn on the wireless device 2 Be sure that your router is correctly installed and configured For instructions refer to your router user guide 3 Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect the computer to the WLAN EA NOTE Functional range for subsequent WLAN connections will vary depending on the computer WLAN
20. Identifying the installed optical drive ssseeeeeeseeernesserreseerrrssterresttrrrssrennnnnnt 61 Inserting an optical CISC e ce eeeeee settee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeaeeeseeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeees 62 Removing an optical disc With power ecceceeeeeeeeteeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaaeeees 63 Removing an optical disc without power ce eeeeeeeeeeeettee eee tetteeeeeeeettieeeeerees 63 Using media activity hotkeys eccuti EEE EEEE 65 Using the QuickPlay buttons 0 2 0 cece eeeente ee eeeee ee eeeae ee eeeeaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseaes 66 Using ihe audio features ccce ssaieaceestvnecebestaaa cee hid aspedevsianeactess van ccbdeessaug edeviatedede tea eee deaecdes 68 Using the audio in Microphone jack eee ceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeaeeeeeeeeneaaeeees 69 Using the audio out headphone jack eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeaeeeeeeenaeeeed 69 Using S PDIF digital audio select models Only ecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeettteeeeeeed 69 Adjusting the VOIUMEG ccececeeeeeeeee eee eecneeeeeeteeeeeeteeeeeeetaeeetertaaeeteertaaeeeee dl O Using the Video features surian Mater Mec aAa Aa 71 Using the external monitor port oe ec eee cet e eee eetne eee ee eee eeeeeeaeeeeeeetaaeeeeeeeaees 71 Using the S Vide0 OUt JACK ancire nnie EEA EE 72 Remote control select Models only cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeenaeees 73 HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card Ve
21. This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge indicators Viewing charge displays To view information about the status of any battery pack in the computer e Double click the Power Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or e Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Power Meter Interpreting charge indicators Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining e The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery pack e 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 when you start playing a DVD and will increase when you stop playing a DVD When a battery pack is charging a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the Power Meter screen 44 Chapter 3 Power ENWW ENWW Managing low battery conditions The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory Some low battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights Identifying low battery conditions This section explains how to identify low battery and critical low ba
22. a PC Card slot or a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors Use minimal force to insert a PC Card Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card label side up with the connectors facing the computer 2 Gently slide the card into the PC Card slot until the card is seated The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected EA NOTE The first time you insert a PC card the Found New Hardware message is displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Stopping or removing a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system stop a PC Card before removing it ENWW PC Cards select models only 97 To stop or remove a PC Card 1 Close all applications and complete all activities that are associated with the PC Card E4 NOTE To stop a data transfer click Cancel in the operating system Copying window 2 To stop the PC Card a Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar A NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area b Click the PC Card listing c Click Stop 3 To remove the PC Card a Press the PC Card slot eject button 1 This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card b Press the ej
23. a microphone to the microphone jack use a microphone with a 3 5 mm plug Using the audio out headphone jack A WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset In addition to connecting headphones the headphone jack is used to connect the audio function of an audio video device such as a television or VCR On select models the computer can also transmit S PDIF digital audio signals through the audio out jack When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug EA NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the internal speakers are disabled Using S PDIF digital audio select models only S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface or digital audio provides enhanced audio performance including surround sound and other high end audio output For digital audio connections connect the S PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector on your audio video equipment EA NOTE In order to use S PDIF with your headphone jack you will need an optional mini TOS 7 link cable and or adapter Multimedia hardware 69 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls e Computer volume buttons e To mute or restore volume press the volume mute button e To decrease the volume press the volume down button e To increase the volume press the volume up button e Microsoft Win
24. alone DC power source it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for an HP computer The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage 18 5 V dc to 19 0 V dc Operating current 3 5 A or 4 74 A or 4 9 A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms ENWW Specifications 15 Expansion port input output signals The expansion port signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to the expansion port on the computer The expansion port is illustrated in the Left side components section The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port on the computer S Feature Support USB 2 0 Yes 10 100 Ethernet Yes Gigabit Ethernet No IEEE 1394 4 pin port Yes Infrared for remote control only Yes Power inputs 65W 135W maximum Composite TV Yes S Video TV Yes Component TV No S PDIF audio Yes DVI No Headphone speaker audio out Yes Microphone audio in Yes Requires the use of an optional expansion product aaam 16 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the p
25. are associated with the digital card EA NOTE To stop a data transfer click Cancel in the operating system Copying window To stop the digital card a Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar EA NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area b Click the digital card listing c Click Stop Gently pull the card out of the slot Digital Media Slot cards select models only 95 PC Cards select models only A PC Card is a credit card sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA The PC Card slot select models only supports e 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Cards e Type land Type II PC Cards EA NOTE Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported Configuring a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards install only the software required for the device If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers Install only the device drivers for your operating system Do not install other software such as card services socket services or enablers supplied by the PC Card manufacturer 96 Chapter 6 External Media Cards ENWW Inserting a PC Card CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards do not insert an ExpressCard into
26. computer The power lights are turned off When you restore from hibernation your work returns to the screen where you left off If a power on password has been set the password must be entered to restore from hibernation A CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating hibernation You can disable hibernation However if hibernation is disabled and the system reaches a low battery condition the system will not automatically save your work while power is on or when standby has been initiated Use Power Options in Microsoft Windows Control Panel to reenable hibernation 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate tab 2 Be sure that the Enable hibernation check box is selected Standby and hibernation 33 34 To set the time interval after which the system initiates hibernation 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options 2 Click one of the intervals in the System hibernates list Initiating standby hibernation or shutdown The following sections explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down the computer A NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any computer functions while the computer is in standby or hibernation When you leave your work When standby is initiated your work is stored in random access memory RA
27. counterclockwise 1 and remove it 2 2 With the positive side of the battery facing up insert the battery into the compartment ENWW Multimedia hardware 75 3 Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the slots in the battery compartment and turn the cover clockwise to close 76 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot The HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version can be stored in the PC Card slot of the computer for convenience and safety A CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and remote control do not insert the PC Card version of the remote control or a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot select computer models only The PC Card slot or slot insert may display the following icon To store the remote control EA NOTE Your computer model may look different than the illustrations in this section Refer to the computer user guide for the location of the PC Card slot 1 Remove the PC Card slot insert 2 Gently slide the remote control into the PC Card slot until it is firmly in place CAUTION Ifthe remote control does not easily slide into the slot be sure you are inserting the remote control into the correct slot To remove the remote control from the PC Card slot 1 Press the PC Card slot eject button to release the remote control 2 Pull the remote control out of the slot ENWW Multimedia hardware 77 Button quick reference PC
28. door knob A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components Before handling electrostatic sensitive components discharge static electricity by using one of the methods described in this chapter Handling drives A CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions Before handling the drive discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive Do not touch the drive connector pins on the drive or on the computer Handling internal components For best results when handling internal components have everything needed for the installation within reach so that you do not need to leave the area after beginning the procedure If you must leave the area during the procedure remember to reground yourself before resuming the procedure A CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components observe these precautions Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Use nonmagnetic tools Before touching an electronic component discharge static electricity by using one of the grounding methods described in this chapter Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible If you remove a component place it in an electrostatic safe container
29. for setting passwords You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature A password set in the Setup Utility e Can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive e Must be set and entered with the same keys For example if you set a password with keyboard number keys your password will not be recognized if you subsequently try to enter it with the embedded numeric keypad A NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys e Must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt Tips for creating and saving passwords e When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program e Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer e Do not store passwords in a file on the computer e Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider The following tables list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions 128 Chapter11 Security ENWW Passwords set in Windows Passwords Function Administrator password Protects administrator level access to computer contents B NOTE This password cannot be used to access the Setup Utility contents User passwor
30. implementation router manufacturer and interference from walls and other electronic devices For more information about connecting to a WLAN in your home e Refer to information from your ISP and the user guide included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment e Access the information and Web site links provided in the Help and Support Center Connecting to a public WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Hotspot Locator Hotspotlist and Geektools When you are within range of a public WLAN a Wireless Network Connection interactive message is displayed at the bottom of the computer screen Check with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements Using wireless security features When you set up your home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN be sure that security features are protecting the WLAN If you do not enable security on your WLAN an unauthorized wireless user can access your information and use your Internet connection without your knowledge The most common security levels are Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP In addition to enabling WPA Personal or WEP security encryption on the router you may want to use one or more of the following security measures e Change the default network name SSID and password e Use a firewall e Set security on your Web browser e
31. items for example a magnetized screw driver are laying on the computer If the computer has an ambient light sensor select models only make sure that the sensor is not obstructed The software is functioning abnormally If the software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally Restart the computer In Windows XP Home select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart e In Windows XP Professional select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart gt OK The Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button depending on the network connection If you cannot restart the computer using these procedures refer to the next section The computer is turned on but is not responding Run a virus scan If the computer feels unusually warm allow it to cool to room temperature For more information about computer overheating refer to The computer is extremely warm later in this chapter If you are using an optional wireless mouse make sure that the mouse battery has an adequate charge 160 Chapter15 Troubleshooting ENWW ENWW The computer is turned on but is not responding If the computer is turned on but is not responding to software applications or keyboard commands try first to shut down the computer through the operating system by selecting Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off In Windows XP Professional the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button depending on th
32. keys to select the System Configuration menu Memory information and settings are displayed To change the shared video memory setting use the navigation and selection information at the bottom of the screen to choose your Video Memory preference To set your preference and exit the Setup Utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts 112 Chapter8 Memory Modules ENWW 9 Wireless Select Models Only Wireless features A wireless computer includes 802 11 or Bluetooth wireless capability or both These devices differ in the following ways e An 802 11 wireless computer can connect to wireless local area networks WLANs in corporate offices your home and public places such as airports restaurants coffee shops hotels and universities Hotspots are public places where you can access a wireless network Contact your Internet service provider ISP or search the Web for a list of hotspots near you e A Bluetooth wireless computer can connect to other Bluetooth wireless enabled devices such as computers phones printers headsets speakers and cameras EA NOTE The computer may look different from the illustrations in this guide The location and number of buttons lights and jacks vary by model Identifying an 802 11 wireless device You may need to know the name of the integrated 802 11 wireless device installed in the computer To identify a
33. monitors e S Video televisions camcorders VCRs and video capture cards with S Video in jacks on select models e Composite video televisions camcorders VCRs and video capture cards with composite video in jacks EA NOTE Composite video devices can be connected to the system only by using an optional expansion product Initiate standby fn f5 Press fn f5 to initiate standby When standby is initiated your information is stored in random access memory RAM the screen is cleared and power is conserved While the computer is in standby the power light blinks A CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating standby The computer must be turned on before you initiate standby If the computer is in hibernation you must restore from hibernation before you can initiate standby Ei NOTE To restore from hibernation briefly press the power button To resume from standby briefly press the power button use the TouchPad press any key on the keyboard or press the Media button DVD button or a TouchPad button The function of the fn f5 hotkey can be changed For example you can set the fn f5 hotkey to initiate hibernation instead of standby A NOTE In all Windows operating system windows references to the sleep button apply to the fn f5 hotkey 22 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Initiate QuickLock fn f6 Press fn f6 to initiate the QuickLock security f
34. music application or Media menu allowing you to select a multimedia application e Off opens the music application or the Media menu allowing you to select a multimedia application e In standby resumes from standby into Windows e In hibernation restores from hibernation into Windows Turns the wireless functionality on or off but does not create a wireless connection B NOTE To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already be set up Decreases system volume 6 Volume mute button Mutes system sound 7 Volume up button Increases system volume This table describes default settings Components 5 6 Component Description 1 Wireless light On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network LAN device and or a Bluetooth device is turned on 2 Power lights 2 On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in standby Off The computer is off or in hibernation 3 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 4 Battery light On A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity Blinking A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low battery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are ful
35. press to enter hibernation e In standby briefly press to exit standby e In hibernation briefly press to exit hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer 2 DVD button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is e On opens the default DVD application to start a DVD in the optical drive e Off no function e In standby resumes from standby into Windows In hibernation restores from hibernation into Windows If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is e On opens the default DVD application to start a DVD in the optical drive e Off opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive 4 Chapter1 Notebook Tour ENWW ENWW Component Description e In standby resumes from standby into Windows e In hibernation restores from hibernation into Windows B NOTE Refer to the QuickPlay documentation for details on using QuickPlay 3 Media button 4 Wireless button 5 Volume down button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is e On opens the music application or Media menu allowing you to select a multimedia application e Off no function e In standby resumes from standby into Windows e In hibernation restores from hibernation into Windows If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is e On opens the
36. processor performance controls 41 Product Key 14 product name and number computer 14 public WLAN connection 117 10 105 10 106 10 71 Q Quick Launch Buttons software 24 QuickLock hotkey 20 23 QuickLock password 129 QuickPlay using with remote control ExpressCard version 85 using with remote control PC Card version 78 QuickPlay buttons 66 R rated input power specifications 15 readable media 35 recovery system 146 regulatory information modem approval label 14 regulatory label 14 170 Index wireless certification labels 14 reinstallation of applications 147 release latch battery pack 11 display 7 remote control ExpressCard button quick reference 85 inserting battery 81 overview 73 81 storing 84 remote control PC Card button quick reference 78 inserting battery 74 overview 73 74 storing 77 reset emergency shutdown procedures 36 restore point 146 RJ 11 modem cable 13 RJ 11 modem jack 9 RJ 45 network jack 10 S S Video 22 S Video out jack 10 71 72 S PDIF digital audio 69 screen blank 160 screen brightness hotkeys 20 23 screen image switching 20 22 screen saver 50 scroll zone TouchPad 17 scrolling zones TouchPad 3 Secure Digital SD Memory Card 10 93 Secure Digital Input Output SD I O 10 93 security features 127 password guidelines 128 Windows passwords 129 wireless 117 security cable 133 security cable slot 10 security passwords 40 serial nu
37. removing it To stop or remove an ExpressCard 1 Close all applications and complete all activities that are associated with the ExpressCard EA NOTE To stop a data transfer click Cancel in the operating system Copying window 2 To stop the ExpressCard a Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar A NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area b Click the ExpressCard listing c Click Stop 3 To remove the ExpressCard a Press the ExpressCard 1 firmly inward and then quickly release it b Gently pull the card out of the slot 2 293 NOTE Aninserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle To conserve power stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use 102 Chapter6 External Media Cards ENWW 7 External Devices Using a USB device ENWW Universal Serial Bus USB is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device such as a USB keyboard mouse drive printer scanner or hub to the computer or to an optional expansion product A hub provides additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to another hub The computer has 2 standard USB ports on the left side of the computer A third USB port on the right side of the computer is available on select models only An optional expansion product provides addition
38. restore points at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you change your personal settings or add software or hardware You can manually create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings It is recommended that you manually create restore points e Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware e Periodically whenever the system is performing optimally Restoring to any restore point does not affect your information files For example restoring your system software to an earlier state will not affect documents or e mails that you saved after that time EA NOTE If you do not like the results of your restoration you can reverse the restoration Creating a restore point To create a restore point 1 Click System Restore in the Help and Support Center The System Restore window opens 2 Click Create a restore point and then click Next 3 Follow the on screen instructions 146 Chapter13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW ENWW Restoring to a restore point To restore the computer to a previous date and time when it was functioning optimally 1 Click System Restore in the Help and Support Center The System Restore window opens 2 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time and then click Next 3 Follow the on screen instructions Reinstalling applications Applications preinstalled or preloaded on the computer can be reinstalled by
39. scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad disabled by default e Button preference which allows you to switch between left hand and right hand use right hand preference is enabled by default Other features such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails are also found in Mouse Properties To access Mouse Properties select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Keyboard The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the notebook Hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2 or one of the function keys 3 The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections BOOO DGE ENWW Keyboard 19 Hotkey quick reference Function Key Combination Display and clear system information fnt esc Open the Help and Support Center fn f1 Open the Print Options window fn f2 Open a Web browser fn f3 Switch the screen image between the computer display fn f4 and an external display Initiate standby fn f5 Initiate QuickLock fn f6 Decrease screen brightness fn f7 Increase screen brightness fn f8 Play pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD fn f10 Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a fn f11 DVD Pl
40. the computer 80 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW Things to remember e The HP Mobile Remote Control operates within Microsoft Windows QuickPlay select computer models only and InterVideo Home Theater software select computer models only Each button responds according to which application is active EA NOTE Refer to the InterVideo Home Theater on screen help for remote control information NOTE For information on using QuickPlay refer to the QuickPlay online Help e Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer buttons For example the DVD button on the remote control and the DVD button on the computer have the same functions and can be used interchangeably e Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer hotkeys Refer to the computer user guide for information on supported hotkeys e Other remote control buttons provide functions that are not duplicated by computer buttons or preset key combinations HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version The following sections provide information on the ExpressCard remote control For information on the PC Card remote control refer to HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version Inserting the battery ExpressCard version A WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions ENWW Multimedia hardware 81 To insert the battery into the H
41. the two hard drive screws 1 Hard drive 53 7 Disconnect the hard drive 2 by sliding it to the right 8 Lift the hard drive away from the computer 3 To install a hard drive 1 Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 2 Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector 2 until it is fully seated 54 Chapter4 Drives ENWW 3 Replace the two hard drive screws 3 4 Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer 5 Close the cover 2 6 Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3 ENWW Hard drive 55 Optical drives 56 An optical drive such as a DVD ROM drive supports optical discs CDs and DVDs These discs are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs The computer can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table Type of Optical Drive Read CD and Write to CD RW Write to DVD LightScribe DVD ROM RW R DVD CD RW Drive Yes Yes No No DVD RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes No LightScribe DVD RW Double Yes Yes Yes Yes Layer Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives e O Chapter 4 Drives ENWW Inserting an optical disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold
42. Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options Displaying the Power Meter icon By default the Power Meter icon appears in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar The icon changes shape to indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power To show the Power Meter icon in the notification area 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options 2 Click the Advanced tab 3 Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box 4 Click Apply and then click OK To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area 1 Right click the Power Meter icon in the notification area and then click Adjust Power Properties 2 Click the Advanced tab 3 Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box 4 Click Apply and then click OK EA NOTE Ifyou cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar click the arrow in the notification area to view hidden icons Power options 39 40 Setting or changing a power scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box assigns power levels to system components You can assign different schemes depending on whether the computer is running on battery or external power You can also set a power scheme that initiates standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify To set a power scheme 1 R
43. D Playback of content from this region is not permitted To play the DVD you must change the region setting on your DVD drive DVD region settings can be changed through the operating system or through some DVD players A CAUTION The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Changes remaining field on the DVD Region tab The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start gt My Computer 2 Right click in the window and select Properties gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager 3 Click DVD CD ROM drives right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties 4 Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab 5 Click OK Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense under applicable copyright laws to make unauthorized copies of copyright protected material including computer programs films broadcasts and sound recordings Do not use this computer for such purposes Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW 6 External Media Cards Digital Media Slot cards select models only Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing SD I O cards provide extended input out
44. Diagnostics menu An overview of Setup Utility features is provided later in this chapter To exit the Setup Utility To exit the Setup Utility without saving your preferences use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility e Use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes press enter and then follow the instructions on the screen e Press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Setup Utility access 135 Setup Utility language To select a language 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the Press lt F10 gt to enter setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration gt Language Support and then press enter 3 Press f5 or f6 to change a language or press enter to select a language 4 Save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility e Use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Saving Changes press enter and then follow the instructions on the screen e Press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts 136 Chapter12 Setup Utility ENWW Setup Utility defaults To return all settings in the Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory
45. M and then the screen is cleared When the computer is in standby it uses less power than when it is on Your work returns instantly to the screen when you resume from standby Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive and then shuts down the computer When the computer is in hibernation it uses much less power than when it is in standby When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period shut down the computer and remove the battery pack to extend the life of the battery pack For details on battery pack storage refer to Storing a battery pack When a reliable power supply is unavailable Be sure that hibernation remains enabled especially if you are operating the computer on battery power and do not have access to an external power supply If the battery pack fails hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file and shuts down the computer It is recommended that if you pause your work when the power supply is uncertain you take one of the following actions e Save your work and then initiate standby e Initiate hibernation e Shut down the computer Chapter 3 Power ENWW ENWW When using wireless communication or readable or writable media select models only A CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD DVD
46. NWW Power control and light locations 29 30 Component 2 Power lights 2 3 fn f5 4 Battery light Description On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in standby Off The computer is off or in hibernation Initiates standby On A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity Blinking A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low battery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged If the computer is not plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery condition There are 2 power lights Both display the same information The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer Chapter 3 Power ENWW Power sources The computer can run on internal or external AC power The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks Task Recommended power source Work in most software e Charged battery pack in the computer applications e External power supplied through one of the following devices e AC adapter e Optional expansion product select models only e Optional power a
47. Notebook PC User Guide Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett Packard Company under license SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying 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 First Edition December 2005 Document Part Number 397375 001 Table of contents 1 Notebook Tour GOMPOMONNS asesan dniae aeran rana dnd codigo tie cc kes aE Gadea sdadavwanaedts E aia aaaea Aaea aA 1 TOP COMPOMEGIMS naisiin a a aa teed exes dae a a a E AEAEE 2 TOYS A E A E E ete eek E E ee ene A aaate ae 2 TOUCMP Ad iaaa i a aa EE A AE EEE 3 Buttons and switches c ccccccecceceeeeeceeceeecaeeeeeeeeeeseceaaaaeaaeeeeeeeeeesesecsaesaasaeeeeeees 4 HONG oize si icnes cacti aa oran eE a batagedee the 6 Display COMPONENTS zirina inaa nna a aa aa Fr nt COMPONEMIMS icense iniia aiia aA aidia a a aaia aa Rear COMPONEMS sscriiiiisisiiia uaa aa a aaa a a a aa a 8 Rigbt side componehis segonde anaro N A 8 Leftside components 2 rersiccasnsicdaieetsantdad
48. P Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version 1 On the back of the remote control lift the battery compartment cover 1 and remove it 2 2 With the positive side of the battery facing up insert the battery into the compartment 82 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW 3 Replace the battery compartment cover ENWW Multimedia hardware 83 Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot The HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version can be stored in the ExpressCard slot of the computer for convenience and safety CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and remote control do not insert the ExpressCard version of the remote control or an ExpressCard into the PC Card slot select computer models only The ExpressCard slot or slot insert may display the following icon To store the remote control 23 NOTE Your computer model may look different than the illustrations in this section Refer to the computer user guide for the location of the ExpressCard slot 1 Remove the ExpressCard slot insert 2 Gently slide the remote control into the ExpressCard slot until it is firmly in place Ensure that it lies flush with the edge of the computer CAUTION If the remote control does not easily slide into the slot be sure you are inserting the remote control into the correct slot 84 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW ENWW To remove the remote control from the ExpressCard slot e If the ExpressCard sl
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51. al USB ports that can be used with the computer The USB ports on the computer support USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 devices Connecting a USB device CAUTION To prevent damage to the USB connectors use minimal force to connect a USB device To connect a USB device to the computer connect the USB cable of the device to the USB port The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected EA NOTE The first time you connect a USB device the Found New Hardware message is displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Using a USB device 103 Stopping a USB device CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system stop the USB device before removing it To stop a USB device 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Click the USB device listing Ee NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area 3 Click Stop Required USB software Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually included with the device For more information about device specific software refer to the user guide for the device 104 Chapter7 External Devices ENWW Using a 1394 device select models only ENWW IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high speed multimedia or data storage device to the comp
52. al power conservation Processor performance controls are managed in the Power Options Properties dialog box To access Windows XP processor performance controls Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Power Schemes tab The power scheme you select determines how the processor performs when the computer is plugged into external power or is running on battery power Each power scheme for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state After a power scheme has been set no other intervention is required to control the performance of the computer processor The following table describes the processor performance on external and battery power for the available power schemes Power scheme Processor performance while on external power Processor performance while on battery power Home Office Desk Always runs at the highest performance state Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Portable Laptop default Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Presentation Performance state is determined based on CPU performance is lower on battery CPU demand power then steadily decreases as the battery discharges Always On Always runs at the highest performance Always runs at the highest performance state state Minimal Power Management Performance state is deter
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54. ation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation 2 Media button When the computer is e On opens music application or the Media Menu allowing you to select a multimedia application e Off opens music application or the Media Menu allowing you to select a multimedia application e In standby resumes from standby into Windows EZ NOTE This button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation ENWW Multimedia hardware 67 Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer O Component Description 1 Volume down button Decreases computer sound 2 Volume mute button Turns off computer sound 3 Volume up button Increases computer sound 4 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset or microphone 5 Audio out headphone jack Connects optional optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds headset or television audio EA NOTE On select models this jack can also be used to transmit S PDIF digital audio 6 Speakers 2 Produce computer sound 68 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW ENWW Using the audio in microphone jack The computer is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural single sound channel microphone Select models support a stereo dual sound channel microphone A NOTE When connecting
55. ay the next track on an audio CD or a DVD fn f12 Hotkey procedures To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard either e Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command e Press and hold down the fn key briefly press the second key of the hotkey command and then release both keys at the same time Display and clear system information fn esc Press fn esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number Press fnt esc a second time to remove the system information from the screen In the Windows fn esc display the version of the system BIOS basic input output system is displayed as the BIOS date On some computer models the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number 20 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW ENWW Open the Help and Support Center fn f1 Press fn f1 to open the Help and Support Center In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system the Help and Support Center provides e Information about your computer such as model and serial number installed software hardware components and specifications e Answers to questions about using your computer e Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features e Updates for your Windows operating system drivers and the software provided on your computer e Checkups for computer
56. d Protects access to a Windows user account It also protects access to the computer contents and must be entered when you resume from standby or restore from hibernation QuickLock Protects access to the computer by displaying the Windows operating system Log On dialog box QuickLock QuickLock protects the computer by requiring a password to be entered in the Windows Log On dialog box before you access the computer Before you can use QuickLock you must set a user password or administrator password in Windows After you set a user or administrator password e initiate QuickLock by pressing fn f6 e Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or administrator password ENWW Passwords 129 Passwords set in the Setup Utility Passwords Function Administrator password e Protects access to the Setup Utility e After this password is set it must be entered each time you access the Setup Utility CAUTION If you forget the administrator password you cannot access the Setup Utility Power on password e Protects access to the computer contents e After this password is set it must be entered each time you turn on the computer restart or restore from hibernation CAUTION If you forget your power on password you cannot turn on the computer restart or restore from hibernation For details about each of these passwords refer to the following sections Administrator password The admini
57. d off the computer but the screen is blank the computer may be in standby or hibernation may not be set to display the image on the computer screen or the display switch or ambient light sensor select models only may not be functioning properly The suggested actions below may help you determine the reason the computer screen is blank To resume from standby or restore from hibernation briefly press the power button Standby and hibernation are energy saving features that can turn off the display Standby and hibernation can be initiated by the system while the computer is in Microsoft Windows but is not in use or has reached a critical low battery condition To change these and other power settings select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options To transfer the image to the computer screen press fn f4 On most models when an optional external display device such as a monitor is connected to the computer the image can be displayed on the computer screen or the external display or on both devices simultaneously When you press fn f4 repeatedly the image alternates among the computer display one or more external display devices and simultaneous displays on all devices Press the display switch on the computer to confirm that it moves freely If the computer has a magnetic display switch select models only be sure that the computer is not near a strong magnetic field and that no magnetized
58. d the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use An optional device may be a wireless local area network WLAN device or an optional Bluetooth device If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices a certification label is included with the computer You may need this information when traveling internationally Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module compartment Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 14 7 to 10 1 psia 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 14 7 to 4 4 psia 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Pounds per square inch absolute psia is another unit of measurement for altitude Rated input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer The computer operates on DC power which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source Although the computer can be powered from a stand
59. dapter Charge or calibrate a battery External power supplied through pack in the computer e AC adapter e Optional expansion product select models only e Optional power adapter IN WARNING Do not charge the computer battery pack on board aircraft Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems Install or modify system software External power supplied through or write to a CD or DVD e AC adapter e Optional expansion product select models only e Optional power adapter ENWW Power sources 31 Connecting the AC adapter A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet not by unplugging the power cord from the computer If provided with a 3 pin attachment plug on the power cord plug the cord into a grounded earthed 3 pin outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin for example by attaching a 2 pin adapter The grounding pin is an important safety feature It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded To connect the computer to external AC power 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the computer 1 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3 32 Chapter 3 Power ENWW S
60. ddeasaalecasnatdarenudddlaraadfetaanadcaahadacaessbcentangeds Quaedcansanaecs 10 Bottom components c cceeececeeceeceeeeeeeeeeececaaaaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeececeaaaaecaeeeseeeeseesetsessacsunaneeseees 11 Wireless antennae select models only seeeesseeessrsssrerrrnesssnnssetenneeernnnnastninnenennnnnneeannnee 12 Additional hardware components 2 e ccceceeeeeeeeeeeececeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceaeaaeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenenea 13 Labels cs sde ceria esa aeeice vec a clanesees rae cTa edn EE veh tadcenac das va avi EEE aE a lava A Ed 14 SPECIHICAUONS oii cevenceecansczsadncnsdeendanazteaneovanUnseud cand aved edb E E 15 Operating environmen sencera hdd eet E EE REEERE EEA 15 Rated INPUtPOWET riiijn aaa a a aaa a aa a a aA ASA 15 Expansion port input output signals ccccseccecceeeeeeeeeeeeececcaecaeceeeeeeeeeeesenssenaesaeeneeeeeens 16 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad Keyboard ENWW deet eaaa E EE A E EERE TTA eddies ee E ee eid ee ees 17 Using the TouchPad 000 0 eee eee eee e entree teen a ennaa KNE AKE EEEE 18 Using an external MOUSe ices cceeseedetegsdadeant ade nna EEEE EEA EEEE EEEE 18 Setting TouchPad preferences ccccccccceceesescseceeteeecedersenecceetsbedeceetsbecedeeteeneeeeteberedeneeninees 18 Sis EEE EOE sbayece ETE TO E T EE A EEE T E TT 19 FOKEYS inon o AA 19 Hotkey quick reference ccccccsseccecentectenecceetsececeeetsncededentesececcutngenesauceesenedeeenenecees 20 Hotkey PrOCO GUIS s
61. default in the My Documents folder If you created information files in other locations be sure to check all the possible locations e Templates are often stored in the folders of their associated applications e If you have customized the settings in a window toolbar or menu bar you may want to take a screen shot of that element The screen shot could be a time saving reference when you begin resetting your preferences A screen shot is a copy of an element on the screen To copy the element from the screen and paste it into a Word document a Display the element on the screen b Copy the element or the entire screen To copy only the active window press alt fn prt sc To copy the entire screen press fn prt sc c To paste the copied images into a document open Word and then select Edit gt Paste System recovery 149 Reinstall the operating system EA NOTE During the reinstallation you may be prompted for the Product Key The Product Key is provided on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer NOTE During the reinstallation it is normal for some computer models to pause occasionally for several minutes and to restart several times These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon To reinstall the operating system using the Operating System disc included with the computer B NOTE If the computer does not have an optical drive you may need to connect it to an optional ex
62. dem receives a dial tone it does not recognize it does not dial and displays a No Dial Tone error message To set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections b On the upper menu in the left pane of the Network and Internet Connections window click Phone and Modem Options c Click the Modems tab d Click the listing for the modem e Click Properties Modem 123 f Click Modem g Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing h Click OK twice If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error message after clearing the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box 1 2 o da e 10 11 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections On the upper menu in the left pane of the Network and Internet Connections window click Phone and Modem Options Click the Dialing Rules tab Select your current modem location setting Click Edit Select your current location from the Country Region drop down list If you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem the Country Region selection for USA or UK is displayed by default Click Apply and then OK In the Phone and Modem Options window click the Modems tab Click the listing for the modem and then click Properties Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Click OK twice Using preinstalled communicat
63. des airflow to cool internal components A CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow EA NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation The computer has 3 vents The other vents are located on the bottom of the computer Right side components OO 1 Audio out headphone jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio Component Description EA NOTE On select models the headphone jack can also be used to output S PDIF digital audio Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Component Description 2 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone or a microphone 3 ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard 54 or ExpressCard 34 cards 4 USB port select models only Connects an optional USB device 5 Optical drive Reads an optical disc 6 RJ 11 modem jack Connects a modem cable 7 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter ENWW Components Left side components 10 Component Descripti
64. dows volume control a Click the Volume icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar b Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down Select the Mute check box to mute the volume a Double click the Volume icon in the notification area b In the Volume Control column increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area follow the steps below to place it there a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds Speech and Audio Devices gt Sounds and Audio Devices b Click the Volume tab c Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box d Click Apply Volume can also be adjusted within some applications 70 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW ENWW Using the video features The computer includes the following video features e S Video out jack that connects a range of video components that allow you to maximize your multimedia features e External monitor port that connects a television monitor or projector to the computer Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device to the computer To connect a display device to the computer connect the device cable to the external monitor port EA NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the i
65. drive 5 Vents 2 t Enable airflow to cool internal components A CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow A NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation Battery packs vary by model The computer has 3 vents One other vent is located on the rear of the computer ENWW Components 11 Wireless antennae select models only On select computer models there are at least 2 wireless antennae that send and receive wireless device signals They are not visible from the outside of the computer For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions p 12 Chapter1 Notebook Tour ENWW ENWW Additional hardware components _ o o Component Description 1 Battery pack Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 3 Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet 4 Country specific modem cable adapter select models only Adapts the modem cable to a non RJ 11 telephone jack 5
66. duct 72 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW ENWW Remote control select models only This section provides information on using the HP Mobile Remote Control shipped with select computer models only Two different remote control models are covered in this section one that fits in the PC Card slot and one that fits in the ExpressCard slot A NOTE Depending on your computer model you may not have both a PC Card slot and an ExpressCard slot Refer to the computer user guide The following illustration identifies the 2 remote controls w we a T 1 HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version For more information refer to HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version 2 HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version For more information refer to HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Multimedia hardware 73 HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version The following sections provide information on the PC Card remote control For information on the ExpressCard remote control refer to HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Inserting the battery PC Card version WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 74 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW To insert the battery into the HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version 1 On the back of the remote control turn the battery compartment cover
67. e DVD Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fn f12 While an audio CD or a DVD is playing press fn f12 to play the next track of the CD or the next section of the DVD ENWW Keyboard 23 Quick Launch Buttons software You can use the Quick Launch Buttons control panel to e Set preferences for tiling windows on the Windows desktop e Set advanced preferences including e Setting preferences for the display of the Quick Launch Buttons icon e Setting button assignments for the Easy Access buttons on an optional external keyboard The following sections provide instructions for setting preferences within the control panel For additional on screen information about any item on the control panel select the help button in the upper right corner of the window The help button is identified with a question mark icon Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel You can access the Quick Launch Buttons control panel from the Start button or from an icon that you can display in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or on the Windows desktop To access the Quick Launch Buttons control panel from the Start button select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Quick Launch Buttons Setting tiling preferences To set tiling preferences on the Windows desktop 1 Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel e Select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Quick Launch Bu
68. e another Dial up networking Connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet Bluetooth serial port Transfers data over the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port Hands Free Enables a vehicle embedded hands free unit or a computer serving as a hands free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism Basic imaging Provides a wireless connection between a Bluetooth enabled camera and other Bluetooth devices The camera can be controlled remotely by a computer and images can be transferred from a camera to be stored on a computer or to be printed Human interface device Provides a wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices such as keyboards pointing devices gaming devices and remote monitoring devices Fax Provides a Bluetooth connection that enables a computer to send or receive a fax message using a Bluetooth cellular phone or modem Headset Provides a wireless connection between a headset and a computer or cellular phone The headset acts as the device s audio input and output mechanism and increases mobility 118 Chapter9 Wireless Select Models Only ENWW 10 Modem and Local Area Network Modem The modem in the computer must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6 pin RJ 11 modem cable In some countries a country specific modem cable adapter is also required Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analo
69. e network connection If the computer remains unresponsive try the emergency shutdown procedures in the following sequence 1 Ifthe computer is in Windows press ctrl alt delete Then select Shut Down gt Turn Off 2 Ifyou cannot shut down the computer by using ctrl alt del press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds 3 Ifyou are unable to shut down the computer by using the power button unplug the computer from external power and remove the battery pack EA NOTE If you cannot turn the computer back on after shutting it down refer to The computer will not start up The computer is extremely warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use But if the computer feels extremely warm it may be overheating because a vent is blocked If you suspect that the computer is overheating allow the computer to cool to room temperature Then be sure to keep all vents free from obstructions while you are using the computer CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as a pillow or a thick rug or clothing to block airflow An external device is not working If an external device does not function as expected e Turnon the device as instructed in the device user guide Some devices such as monitors and printers may not be powered by the comput
70. e the computer for traveling or shipping a Back up your information b Remove all optical discs and all external media cards such as PC Cards Secure Digital SD Memory Cards ExpressCards and so on CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information remove the medium from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and before shipping storing or traveling with a drive c Turn off and then disconnect all external devices d Shut down the computer Take along a backup of your information Keep the backup separate from the computer When traveling by air carry the computer as hand luggage and do not check it in with the rest of your bags CAUTION Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport security devices that check carry on luggage such as conveyor belts use x rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive If you plan to use the computer during a flight check with the airline in advance In flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery pack and store it separately If you are shipping the computer or a drive place it in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE If the com
71. eature QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating system Log On window While the Log On window is displayed the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is entered A NOTE Before you can use QuickLock you must set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password For instructions refer to the Help and Support Center To use QuickLock press fn f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the computer Decrease screen brightness fn f7 Press fn f to decrease screen brightness Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally Increase screen brightness fn f8 Press fn f8 to increase screen brightness Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally Play pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn f9 The fn f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or a DVD is inserted If the audio CD or the DVD is e Not playing press fn f9 to begin or resume the play e Playing press fn f9 to pause the play Stop an audio CD or a DVD fn f10 Press fn f10 to stop the play of an audio CD or a DVD Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fn f11 While an audio CD or a DVD is playing press fn f11 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous section of th
72. ect button again to release the PC Card c Gently pull the card 2 out of the slot 23 NOTE Aninserted PC Card uses power even when idle To conserve power stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use 98 Chapter6 External Media Cards ENWW ExpressCards ENWW An ExpressCard is a next generation high performance PC Card which must be inserted into the ExpressCard slot Like standard PC Cards ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA EA NOTE An ExpressCard can also add TV tuner functionality to the computer For more information refer to the manufacturer s user guide Selecting an ExpressCard ExpressCards use one of 2 interfaces and are available in 2 sizes The ExpressCard slot on the computer supports both interfaces and both sizes For example you can use e An ExpressCard with either a USB interface or a PCI Express interface e A full size ExpressCard called ExpressCard 54 1 or a smaller ExpressCard called ExpressCard 34 2 The ExpressCard procedures described in the following sections are the same for both interfaces and both sizes Configuring an ExpressCard A CAUTION To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards install only the software required for the device If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers Install only the device drivers fo
73. ect models only Ok Navigation Press to select an item on the screen Navigation Press to select an item on the screen Right Navigation Press to scroll right Navigation Press to scroll right Down Navigation Press to scroll down Navigation Press to scroll down Back t Press to emulate the back function of the alt left arrow command in the active application e n music mode press to move up one directory level in the My Music display e In DVD mode this button is inactive Information Press to view information about a selected item Press to display battery and volume status in an application if available i If playing a DVD the DVD title chapter and time information is also displayed Print Press to open the print options window of the None active application Photo Press to open the default Windows picture None application ii Media Press to open the default Windows media None ae application Switch Screens ol Press to switch the computer image between the computer display and an external display Press to switch the computer image between the computer display and an external display HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions The infrared lens on the remote control links the remote control to the computer The link requires a line of sight path between the infrared lens on the remote control and the infrared lens on
74. edded numeric keypad 3 num lock light 4 num Ik key Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num Ik to enable the embedded numeric keypad The num lock light is turned on Press fn num Ik again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions 499 26 Chapter 2 NOTE The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer or to an optional expansion product TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW ENWW Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn shift key combination e To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key e To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on e Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase e Press and hold fn shift to type in uppercase Using an external numeric keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differ
75. eeeeeeaeeeeeeenaeeeeenenaees 144 Downloading and installing other software eee cette eee ettteeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeaas 145 Ere FECOVEIY E spade sn E A E bade oe E E E E 146 Safeguarding your information ecncrcrericareiiiiieii iE EE E 146 Using System ReStore siseiircicrrrrreirerniiininianniiiiinnnriinianan nadaira KA ENANA AENEAN Ea 146 Creating a restore POInt esseri a A aE AETR 146 Restoring to a restore poini sesnsrrseaarrniiinnrri kaninn nAaR R ANNEANNE 147 Reinstalling applications ccececececeecceeceee cece eeeeecaeceeeeeeeeeesecaeaeeeaeeeeeeeeeesecsicieeaeeeeeentees 147 Reinstalling applications from the Nard drive cccccceceeeeeeeseceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 147 Reinstalling applications from discs ccceceeeeeeeeeeecneeeeeeeeeeseteccuesaeeeeeeeeess 147 Repairing the operating System ssseeeerrransssrnesesennanannnnnnneennnaannnnnnneeennaaannnnnnneen nnan nananana 148 Reinstalling the operating system eseeesseeeeesseerrrsseerrrssrerrssrrerrsssrerrsssrerrrssrerrrssrerrrneeeee 1 49 Back Up your System i icidecteisieivhedeiateaccietelodea heeds NEEE 149 Reinstall the operating system s seeeeesseesieseeerrsssterrststtrrnnstterrnnttennnnntennnnneenn 150 Reinstalling device drivers and other software 0 0 eee eee ente eee eeenteeeeeeetaaeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeaaes 151 Update reinstalled software ccceccccececeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeee seca eaaaeaaeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 151 14 Routine Care Fl
76. electing Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Windows Explorer 2 Inthe left pane of the Windows Explorer window a Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C b Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update 3 Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The BIOS installation begins 4 Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen A NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you may delete the z downloaded file from your hard drive 144 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW Downloading and installing other software To download and install software other than a BIOS update 1 Visit the HP Web site at http www hp com and click the software and drivers download link 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update 3 At the download area select the software you want and follow the download instructions on the Web page EA NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software will be downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software 4 When the download is complete open Windows Explorer by selecting Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Windows Explorer 5 Inthe left pa
77. ently according to whether num lock mode is on or off By default num lock mode is off For example e When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers e When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys When num lock on an external keypad is turned on the num lock light on the computer is turned on When num lock on an external keypad is turned off the num lock light on the computer is turned off If an external keypad is connected the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work press the num Ik key on the external keypad not on the computer Keypads 27 28 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW 3 Power Power control and light locations The following illustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations A NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this section Component Description 1 Power button When the computer is e Off press to turn on the computer e On press to enter hibernation e In standby briefly press to exit standby e In hibernation briefly press to exit hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer a a SS SSS SSS SSS E
78. er and must be turned on before the computer is turned on e Verify that e All device connections are secure e The device is receiving electrical power e The device especially if it is an older one is compatible with the operating system For compatibility information refer to the Web site of the device manufacturer e The correct drivers are installed and updated Drivers may be available on a CD included with the device or on the Web site of the device manufacturer Quick checklist 161 The computer cannot connect to a wireless local area network WLAN If the computer cannot connect to a WLAN e Verify that the computer is within optimal range of a wireless router access point e Verify that the wireless light on the computer is turned on e Verify that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions e Verify that the wireless router and broadband modem are working correctly 162 Chapter15 Troubleshooting ENWW Customer Care If you are unable to find the help you need by using the Help and Support Center you may need to contact Customer Care Preparing to contact Customer Care For the fastest possible resolution of your problem have the computer and the following information available when you call or e mail e Product name located on the display or keyboard e Serial number S N listed on the service tag e The service tag label is on the bottom of the computer e To display the service tag info
79. es 3 To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Entering a power on password At the Enter Password prompt type your password using the same keys you used to set your password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter your password you must restart the computer and try again ENWW Passwords 131 Antivirus software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the operating system applications or utilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date Norton Internet Security software is preinstalled on the computer The software includes 60 days of free updates It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the application To view and access Norton Internet Security select Start gt All Programs Firewall software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access u
80. es select models only A computer with an 802 11 wireless device can access a wireless local area network commonly referred to as wireless network wireless LAN or WLAN which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point e A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router which enables several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection a printer and files without additional pieces of hardware or software EA NOTE The terms wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably e A large scale WLAN such as a corporate or public WLAN typically uses wireless access points that can handle a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions 802 11 wireless devices include e 802 11b e 802 11b g e 802 11a b g Computers with 802 11 wireless devices may support 1 or more of 3 industry standards e 802 11b supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2 4 GHz e 802 119 supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2 4 GHz An 802 11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802 11b devices so they can operate on the same network e 802 11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz 802 11a is not compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g For information on identifying the wireless device in the computer refer to
81. esinin anini E AA AOE 20 Display and clear system information fn esc e ce ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeentaeeeeeeenas 20 Open the Help and Support Center fn f1 ec ceeeeceeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeteetenneeaeees 21 Open the Print Options window fN f2 0 eee eeeeeeee teeter eee eeteceeeeeettaeeeeeree 21 Open a Web browser fn 3 cect eetee erties ee teteeeeeeeeeetneeee teaser eiaeeerea 21 Switch the screen image fN f4 oo eee eeceee cette eee eeeaaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeeaas 22 Initiate standby MHIS eona 22 Initiate QuickLock MHG aonaran Na AAAA a 23 Decrease screen brightness fN f7 seeesssssesrrnesesernanssnnneseenanannannnaateennaannannana 23 Increase screen brightness fN f8 ccc eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaaeeeeeeeaaeees 23 Play pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn f9 nccesser 23 Stop an audio CD or a DVD fn f10 oeur 23 Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fntf11 L e 23 Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fntf12 aeee 23 Quick Launch Buttons SOftWAME eee eeeeeee eee eeee cette eceeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeaeeereeeeaeeees 24 Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel s es 24 Setting tiling preferentes sscssseisrier inivesi sneen i ERRE EEA EA 24 Setting advanced preferences sseseeririesrrrriseerrrrierirnnastinnnediianadatananaaenannnaanaa 24 Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon s es 25 Setting button assignments on an exte
82. for any further assistance Refer to the Customer Care section in this chapter The computer will not start up To turn on the computer press the power button When the computer is turned on the power light is turned on If the computer and the power light are not turned on when you press the power button adequate power may not be available to the computer The suggested actions below may help you determine the reason the computer will not start up If the computer is plugged into an AC outlet verify that the AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet If the computer is running on battery power or is plugged into an external power source other than an AC outlet plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter Make sure the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure If the computer is running on battery power e Remove the primary battery pack and travel battery pack if applicable and plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter If the computer starts up one of the battery packs may need to be replaced e fthe battery light on the front of the computer is blinking the battery pack has reached a low battery condition which may not allow the computer to start up Plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter to start the computer and allow the battery to charge Quick checklist 159 The computer screen is blank If you have not turne
83. functionality e Automated and interactive troubleshooting repair solutions and system recovery procedures e Links to HP support specialists You can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start gt Help and Support Open the Print Options window fn f2 Press fn f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application Open a Web browser fn f3 Press fn f3 to open your default Web browser Until you have set up your Internet or network services the fn f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page you can press fn f3 to quickly access your home page and the Internet Keyboard 21 Switch the screen image fn f4 Press fn f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system For example if a monitor is connected to the computer each time you press fn f4 the image switches among the computer display the monitor display and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The fn f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the computer such as S Video The following video transmission types with examples of devices that use them are supported by the fn f4 hotkey e LCD computer display e External VGA most external
84. functions vary depending on the software installed on your computer Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for details The DVD button 1 and Media button 2 allow you to play DVDs watch movies and listen to music with the touch of a button DVD and Media buttons function according to the following table Component Description Default button functions without QuickPlay software select models only 1 DVD button When the computer is e On opens the default DVD application to start a DVD in the optical drive e Off no function e In standby resumes from standby into Windows EA NOTE This button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation 2 Media button When the computer is e On opens the music application or Media Menu allowing you to select a multimedia application Off no function e In standby resumes from standby into Windows B NOTE This button does not affect the hibernation file or the procedure for restoring from hibernation 66 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW Component Description Default button functions with QuickPlay software select models only 1 DVD button When the computer is e On opens the default DVD application to start a DVD in the optical drive e Off opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive e In standby resumes from standby into Windows EZ NOTE This button does not affect the hibern
85. g telephone jacks but they are not compatible with the modem A WARNING Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line can permanently damage the modem Immediately disconnect the modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end 2 of the cable toward the computer EA NOTE The computer may look different from the illustrations in this guide The location of the modem jack varies by model ENWW Modem 119 Connecting the modem cable WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ 45 network jack To connect a modem cable 1 Plug the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the computer 2 Plug the modem cable into the RJ 11 telephone wall jack 2 120 Chapter10 Modem and Local Area Network ENWW ENWW Connecting a country specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in which you purchased the computer you must obtain a country specific modem cable adapter To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ 11 telephone jack 1 2 3 Plug the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the computer Plug the modem cable into the country specific modem cable adap
86. g the CD or DVD write process esssesssesrrrsseernannnunnuuueennaaannnnnnneeannaannnnnnneenn nannan 91 Changing DVD region settings 00 ccc eeeneeeeeeeenne eee erent eee eeeaeeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeiaeeeeeeeedaeeeeeneaaes 92 Observing the copyright warning ceeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeiteeeenenaes 92 6 External Media Cards Digital Media Slot cards select models only ssssessssesssrrrransssnnesseennnadnnnnnnaatednnaannannnaatnennnadanannaaedennnna 93 INSEMING a digital GANG ji cocevisagutsteianedecs stpebacstaeuseyenedety NEO 94 Stopping or removing a digital card 0 eee eeceee eee eene cece eter eeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeeetaeeeeteeiaeeeeeeaees 95 PG Cards Select models Only sscsiecneacecscguedcenesseeu sdawe jude EE ERE EEA AAT ARE A 96 Configuning a PC Card siti caiseietiisiehasiendiaeiiavinnaiitedini die ETE 96 Inserting a PC Card unc c ccccecceeceeseeeeeceneeneceeeseeaeeeeneeaeceseneaaecesaaaaaaceesneaeceeeqaneesaeesaaeneeeeseaneneees 97 Stopping or removing a PC Catd sci cctietetaeteecctii aediieietaete Madea niente 97 ExpressCardS isinen oae canvan sdasniatieeaate conned Dana E Eaa eis AEE Te he Ea a KREE aaia E AE TANEN 99 Selecting an ExpressCard ocrcsecndcriaradirinni ii T EA 99 Contiguring an ExpressCard iiss hicdantecMsteaeiclet nds anedlesedaniacdaieieeiantededateetieniedeihe daetien 99 Inserting am ExpressCard 21ii2 35 siatiecis gece ds indeed aa age shbesdadag sd adaedts de anagiec
87. hapter14 Routine Care ENWW TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen To avoid this clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth and wash your hands frequently when using the computer A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard A vacuum cleaner could deposit household debris on the keyboard surface Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris If the computer keyboard includes a pointing stick you may need to periodically clean or change the replacement cap Replacement caps are included with select models Display To remove smudges and lint frequently clean the display with a soft damp lint free cloth If the screen requires additional cleaning use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner CAUTION To prevent permanent damage to the computer never spray water cleaning fluids or chemicals on the display ENWW Hardware maintenance 155 Drives Drives are fragile components that must be handled carefully Follow the guidelines in this section to protect the drives A CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the compu
88. he computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage ENWW Multimedia hardware 61 Inserting an optical disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc over the tray spindle with the label side up A NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the media tray A NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a default media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content 62 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW Removing an optical disc with power If the computer is running on external or battery power 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces A NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case Removing an optical disc wi
89. hen click OK 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the installation instructions on the screen 3 Restart the computer if prompted System recovery 147 Repairing the operating system To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal information use the Operating Systemdisc that was shipped with the computer EA NOTE When repairing the operating system be sure to use the disc that contains the language that was preinstalled on the computer NOTE If the computer does not have an optical drive you may need to connect it to an optional external optical drive 1 Plug the computer into external power through the AC adapter and turn on the computer Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the computer Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer Press the power button again to turn on the computer Se ee When prompted press any key to start from the disc After a few minutes you may need to select your language to enable the Setup Wizard to open EA NOTE On the Welcome to Setup page do not press R step 8 in this procedure until you have completed steps 6 and 7 6 Press enter to continue A licensing agreement page is displayed 7 Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue The Setup page is displayed 8 Press R to repair the selected Windows installation The repair process begins This process may take up to 2 hours to com
90. ifying 6 30 battery pack battery power vs AC power 42 calibrating 47 ENWW charging 43 47 conserving power 49 disposing of 50 identifying 13 inserting 42 low battery conditions 45 monitoring charge 44 recharging 49 removing 42 storing 50 using 42 battery pack disposal 154 battery pack maintenance 154 battery pack release latch 11 42 bays battery 11 14 hard drive 11 BIOS update downloading 143 installing 144 BIOS version 142 blank computer screen 160 Bluetooth device 35 113 118 Bluetooth for Windows software 118 Bluetooth label 14 buttons DVD 4 66 Media 5 66 mute 5 PC Card slot eject 10 power 4 29 Quick Launch Buttons software 24 QuickPlay 66 remote control ExpressCard version 85 remote control PC Card version 78 setting use preferences 18 TouchPad 3 17 volume 5 volume down 68 70 volume mute 68 70 volume up 68 70 wireless 5 Cc cable 1394 105 LAN 125 modem 120 RJ 11 modem 13 security 133 USB 103 calibration battery 47 caps lock light 6 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 charging battery packs 43 checklist troubleshooting 159 compartments memory module 11 components bottom 11 display 7 front 7 left side 10 rear 8 right side 8 top 2 composite video 22 computer display turning on or off 36 computer information 142 computer screen blank 160 connecting external power 32 connector power 9 conservation power 49 copyright warning 92 cord power identify
91. ight click the Power Meter icon in the notification area and then click Adjust Power Properties 2 Click the Power Schemes tab 3 Select the power scheme you want to modify and adjust options in the lists on the screen 4 Click Apply Setting a security prompt You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the computer is turned on resumes from standby or restores from hibernation To set a password prompt 1 Right click the Power Meter icon in the notification area and then click Adjust Power Properties 2 Click the Advanced tab 3 Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box 4 Click Apply Chapter 3 Power ENWW Processor performance controls A CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as pillows thick rugs or clothing to block the airflow Overheating can damage the computer and reduce processor performance NOTE In some cases a computer may operate at a higher speed on external power than on battery power If the battery power is extremely low the computer may attempt to conserve power by reducing processor speed and graphics performance Windows XP enables you to manage the processor performance controls by selecting a power scheme The processing speed can be set for optimal performance or for optim
92. ing 13 Index 167 country specific modem cable adapter 121 critical low battery condition 45 critical updates software 132 Customer Care 163 D default power settings 36 default settings Setup Utility 137 device driver installation 151 digital cards See Digital Media Slot cards ExpressCards PC Cards Digital Media Slot 10 Digital Media Slot cards inserting 94 removing 95 stopping 95 supported types 93 Disk Cleanup software 156 Disk Defragmenter software 156 display image switching 20 22 maintenance 155 screen brightness hotkeys 20 23 display release latch 7 drive media 35 drivers ExpressCards 99 PC Cards 96 drives caring for 51 IDE drive light 52 maintenance 156 optical 9 DVD button 4 66 DVD region settings 92 E edge motion 18 eject button PC Card slot 10 electrostatic discharge grounding methods 166 handling drives 165 handling internal components 165 preventing 165 emergency shutdown procedures 36 168 Index environmental specifications 15 expansion port description 106 identifying 106 ExpressCard slot storing remote control 84 ExpressCards description 99 inserting 100 removing 102 software and drivers 99 stopping 102 supported types 99 external media cards See Digital Media Slot cards ExpressCards PC Cards external monitor port 10 71 F firewall software 132 fn key hotkeys 19 identifying 2 fn f5 key 30 function keys hotkeys 19 identifying 2 G grounding method
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94. into the optical drive 2 If Autorun is not enabled a Select Start gt Run b Then type D SWSETUP APPINSTL SETUP EXE where D indicates the optical drive 3 Follow the on screen instructions for installing the drivers After the drivers are reinstalled you must reinstall any software you added to the computer Follow the installation instructions provided with the software Update reinstalled software It is strongly recommended that you update all reinstalled software Depending on the settings you used on your former configuration some software may have been automatically updated without your knowledge Use the following update procedures as soon as the computer is connected to the Internet To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on the computer visit the HP website at htto www hp com and click the software and drivers download link To update optional software follow the instructions included with the software Many applications include an update feature that you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application ENWW System recovery 151 152 Chapter13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW 14 Routine Care Hardware maintenance The computer is designed for durability and long operating life Follow the routine care guidelines described in this chapter to extend the life of the computer and maintain its peak performance e Carry and store the com
95. ion file To display the amount of space required by the hibernation file A Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate tab To display the amount of memory in the system e Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System gt General tab or e Press fn esc To display the amount of free space on the hard drive 1 Select Start gt My Computer 2 Right click the primary hard drive listing and then click Properties Effects of increasing memory 111 Video memory settings select models only A NOTE Video memory capacity and settings vary by model Video memory settings can be changed on select models only and should only be changed by advanced users On select models you can improve the video performance of the computer while using graphics intensive applications such as 3 D games by changing the default shared video memory setting This setting affects the amount of memory reserved for graphics functions 1 If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation press the power button The computer starts up or is restored from hibernation Display the setup message e If the computer is on restart it through the operating system If the computer is off turn it on Press f10 while the Press lt F10 gt to enter Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen Use the arrow
96. ion software To use preinstalled modem software for terminal emulation and data transfer 1 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications Click a fax or terminal emulation program or Internet connection wizard 124 Chapter10 Modem and Local Area Network ENWW Local area networks Connecting to a local area network LAN requires an 8 pin RJ 45 network cable not included If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 which prevents interference from TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer A NOTE The computer may look different from the illustrations in this guide The location of the network jack varies by model To connect the network cable 1 Plug the network cable into the network jack 1 on the computer ENWW Local area networks 125 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack 2 A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ 45 network jack 126 Chapter10 Modem and Local Area Network ENWW 11 Security Security features Standard security features provided by the Microsoft Windows operating system and the non Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and information from a variety of risks ENWW Follow the procedures in this chapter for using Passwords Antivirus software
97. ly charged If the computer is not plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery condition 5 IDE Integrated Drive Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Electronics drive light 6 Num lock light On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 7 Volume mute light On System sound is turned off There are 2 power lights Both display the same information The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW ENWW Display components Component Description 1 Display release latch Opens the computer 2 Internal display switch Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on A CAUTION The internal display switch is magnetic Keep diskettes and other magnetic media away from magnetic fields which can erase data Front components Component Description 1 Infrared lens Links the computer to an optional remote control 2 Speakers 2 Produce system sound 3 Display release latch Opens the computer Components 7 8 Rear components n Component Description 1 Wireless light On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network LAN device and or a Bluetooth device is turned on 2 Vent Provi
98. mage to the device Multimedia hardware 71 Using the S Video out jack The 7 pin S Video out jack connects the computer to an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card The computer can support one S Video device connected to the S Video out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported external display EA NOTE To transmit video signals through the S Video out jack you need an S Video cable available from most electronics retailers If you are combining audio and video functions such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television you also need a standard audio cable connected to the headphone jack available from most electronics retailers NOTE The S Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite video connection To connect a video device to the S Video out jack 1 Plug one end of the S Video cable into the S Video out jack on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device as instructed in the documentation included with the device 3 Press the fn f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the computer A NOTE If the S Video out jack on the computer is not accessible because the computer is connected to an optional expansion product connect the S Video cable to the S Video out jack on the expansion pro
99. mber computer 14 service tag 14 Setup Utility accessing exiting 135 administrator password 130 default settings 137 Diagnostics menu 139 language 136 Main menu 138 passwords 130 power on password 131 Security menu 138 System Configuration menu 139 shipping the computer 158 shutdown procedures 36 shutting down 36 slots Digital Media 10 ExpressCard 9 memory module 11 PC Card 10 security cable 10 SmartMedia SM 10 93 SoftPaq 142 software 1394 105 abnormal behavior 160 antivirus 132 BIOS update 143 Bluetooth for Windows 118 critical updates 132 device driver reinstallation 151 Disk Cleanup 156 Disk Defragmenter 156 downloading installing other software 145 ExpressCards 99 firewall 132 HP Software Update 141 HP Web site 142 modem 121 multimedia 89 operating system reinstallation 149 150 operating system repair 148 PC Cards 96 Power Meter 39 Quick Launch Buttons 24 regular tune ups 157 reinstalling application 147 restore point 146 safeguarding information 146 Setup Utility 135 SoftPaq 142 system backup 149 ENWW System Restore 146 updates 141 151 USB devices 104 speakers 7 68 specifications operating environment 15 rated input power 15 standby defined 33 hotkey 20 22 initiating 37 resuming from 37 writing to CD or DVD 60 system backup 149 system information hotkey 20 system information hotkey 20 system recovery 146 System Restore software 146 y temperature specifications 15 tempe
100. mined based on CPU demand Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Max Battery Performance state is determined based on CPU demand CPU performance is lower on battery power then steadily decreases as the battery discharges It is recommended that you use the Portable Laptop power scheme ENWW Processor performance controls 41 Battery packs When a charged battery pack is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power the computer runs on battery power When the computer is plugged into external AC power the computer runs on AC power If the computer contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer You can keep a battery pack in the computer or in storage depending on how you work Keeping the battery pack in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power enables the battery pack to charge and also protects your work in case of a power outage However a battery pack in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is turned off and not plugged into external power Inserting or removing a battery pack CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source initiate hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack To insert a battery pack
101. n 802 11 wireless device 1 Display the names of the network devices on the computer a Select Start gt My Computer b Right click in the My Computer window c Select Properties gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager gt Network Adapters 2 Identify the 802 11 wireless device from the list that is displayed e The listing for an 802 11 wireless device includes the term wireless wireless LAN WLAN or 802 11 e f no 802 11 wireless device is listed either the computer does not have an integrated 802 11 wireless device or the driver for the 802 11 wireless device is not properly installed ENWW Wireless features 113 Wireless controls The wireless button enables and disables 802 11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and the wireless light indicates the state of the wireless devices The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and associated wireless light 2 The wireless light is on by default EA NOTE The location of the wireless button and light varies by model You can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button You can also enable and disable the wireless devices in the Setup Utility Select models also include the Wireless Assistant utility With the Wireless Assistant you can turn on or off the 802 11 or Bluetooth devices individually For more information refer to the Wireless Assistant online Help 114 Chapter9 Wireless Select Models Only ENWW 802 11 wireless devic
102. n is not made To add a location setting for the modem 1 2 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections On the upper menu in the left pane of the Network and Internet Connections window click Phone and Modem Options On the Dialing Rules tab click New The New Location window is displayed In the Location name box type a name home work etc for the new location setting Click a country or region from the Country Region drop down list If you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem the Country Region selection for USA or UK is displayed by default Click OK to save your new location setting The Dialing Rules window is displayed Then e To set your new location setting as the current location click OK e To select another location setting as the current location setting click your preference from the settings in the Location list and then click OK d NOTE You can use the preceding procedure to add location settings for places within your own country as well as in other countries For example you could add a setting named Work that includes dialing rules for accessing an outside line 122 Chapter10 Modem and Local Area Network ENWW ENWW Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country in which you purchased it try the following suggestions Check the telephone line
103. n product or an optional power adapter A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whether the computer is off or in use but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is off Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new has been unused for 2 weeks or more or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature Battery packs The battery light displays charge status e On the battery pack is charging e Blinking the battery pack has reached a low battery condition and is not charging e Blinking rapidly The battery pack has reached a critical low battery condition and is not charging e Off the battery pack is fully charged or not installed For information about determining the amount of charge in a battery pack refer to Monitoring the charge of the battery pack Monitoring the charge of the battery pack This section explains several ways to determine the amount of charge in a battery pack Obtaining accurate charge information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge indicators e Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it e When you charge a battery pack charge it fully before turning on the computer e Ifa battery pack has been unused for one month or more calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it For calibration instructions refer to Calibrating a battery pack Displaying charge information on the screen
104. nauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about you the computer and your information Use the firewall software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy Firewall features include logging reporting and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic Refer to the firewall user guide or contact your firewall manufacturer for more information EA NOTE Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily solve the problem disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall Critical updates CAUTION To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses install the online critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer e Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft e Obtain updates as they are released from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in the Help and Support Center 132 Chapter11 Security ENWW Optional security cable EA NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterren
105. nction 2 keypad 2 Windows applications 2 Windows logo 2 L labels Bluetooth 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 modem approval 14 regulatory 14 service tag 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 language Setup Utility 136 139 latches battery pack release 11 display release 7 lights battery 6 30 caps lock 6 IDE drive 6 52 mute 6 num lock 6 power 6 30 wireless 6 8 LightScribe 56 local area network LAN cable required 125 connecting cable 125 lock security cable 10 low battery condition 45 M maintenance battery pack 154 battery pack disposal 154 Disk Cleanup 156 ENWW Disk Defragmenter 156 display 155 drives 156 hardware 153 HP Software Update 141 keyboard 155 TouchPad 155 media activity hotkeys 65 Media button 5 66 media controls hotkeys 20 23 memory adding or replacing memory modules 107 displaying amount in system 111 increasing 111 settings 112 video memory 112 memory module compartment 11 memory module compartment cover removing 108 replacing 109 memory modules adding 107 replacing 107 Memory Stick MS 10 93 Memory Stick Pro MSP 10 93 microphone audio in jack 9 microphones supported 69 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 modem approval label 14 modem cable connecting 120 country specific cable adapter 121 noise suppression circuitry 119 modem software setting adding location 121 travel connection problems 123 monitor port external 10 mouse external
106. ndby or hibernation or shut down the computer Battery packs 49 Selecting power conservation settings To set the computer to conserve power e Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion To access screen saver settings Select Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes gt Choose a screen saver e Select a Power Scheme with low power use settings For more information refer to Setting or changing a power scheme Storing a battery pack A WARNING To avoid potential safety issues use only the battery pack provided with the computer a replacement battery pack provided by HP or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP A CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time If a computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery pack and store it separately To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack place it in a cool dry place Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it has been stored for one month or more Disposing of a used battery pack WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush or puncture a battery pack short the external contacts on a battery pack or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F
107. ne of the Windows Explorer window a Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C b Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the software 6 Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The installation begins 7 Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen A NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you may delete the download package from your hard drive ENWW Software updates 145 System recovery The computer system recovery process provides several ways to recover optimal system functionality For best results attempt to recover optimal computer functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here Safeguarding your information Software or devices added to the computer can cause your system to become unstable To safeguard your documents store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of the My Documents folder Using System Restore System Restore is an operating system feature that allows you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state called a restore point A restore pointis a snapshot of your software drivers and operating system files at a particular time The computer automatically creates
108. ng system determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices and provides for information transfer among hardware devices including the time and date The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM BIOS version information also known as ROM date and System BIOS can be displayed by pressing fn esc if you are already in Windows or by opening the Setup Utility To use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the Press lt F10 gt to enter Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Ifthe Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed use the arrow keys to select the Main menu When the Main menu is selected BIOS and other system information is displayed 3 To exit the Setup Utility use the arrow keys to select Exit gt Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter 142 Chapter13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW Downloading a BIOS update A CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power connected to an optional expansion product or connected to an optional power source During the download and installation Do n
109. nic systems To charge the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the computer 2 Connect the computer to an AC adapter optional power adapter or optional expansion product and then plug the adapter or device into external power The battery light on the computer is turned on 3 Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery pack is fully charged The battery light on the computer is turned off Battery packs 47 Step 2 Discharging the battery pack Before you begin a full discharge disable hibernation To disable hibernation 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate 2 Clear the Enable hibernation check box 3 Click Apply The computer must remain on while the battery pack is being discharged The battery pack can discharge whether or not you are using the computer but will discharge faster while the computer is in use e Ifyou plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge save your information before beginning the discharge procedure e If you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy saving timeouts expect the following performance from the system during the discharge process e The monitor will not turn off automatically e Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle e System initiated hibernation will not occur To fully discharge a batte
110. nk standby e Ifthe computer is running on battery e _ The screen clears power the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of computer inactivity Default setting Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel Resume from user initiated e Press the power button e The power lights are turned on or system initiated standby e Ifthe display was closed while the e Your work returns to the screen computer was in standby open the display SS EEE ENWW Default power settings 37 Initiating or restoring from hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled Hibernation is enabled by default To verify that hibernation remains enabled Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate tab If hibernation is enabled the Enable hibernation check box is selected Task Procedure Result Initiate hibernation e Press the power button e The power lights are turned off or e The screen clears e Select Start gt Turn Off Computer Then hold down the shift key as you select Hibernate In Windows XP Professional if hibernate is not displayed a Press the up or down arrow b Select Hibernate from the list c Click OK Allow the system to initiate No action required If the computer is running e The power lights are turned off hibernation with on battery power the system initiates hibe
111. nsion product An optional expansion product provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer 106 Chapter7 External Devices ENWW 8 Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment which is located on the bottom of the computer The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment unplug the power cord and remove all battery packs before installing a memory module FX CAUTION Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To add or replace a memory module 1 Shut down the computer If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer Disconnect the power cord Turn the computer upside down Remove the battery pack from the computer PY Se S amp S P Loosen the 2 memory module compartment cover screws 1 ENWW Adding or replacing memory modules 107 7 Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away f
112. ointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes default settings To view and change TouchPad preferences select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse ENWW TouchPad 17 18 Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse To scroll up and down using the TouchPad scroll zone slide your finger up or down over the grooved lines on the TouchPad Using an external mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the connectors on an optional expansion product Setting TouchPad preferences Mouse Properties in Microsoft Windows allows you to customize settings for pointing devices including e TouchPad tapping which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to double click an object enabled by default e Edge motion which enables you to continue to
113. on 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer EA NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 2 External monitor port Connects an external monitor 3 S Video out jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 Expansion port 2 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product 6 USB ports 2 Connect an optional USB device 7 1394 port select models only Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device such as a camcorder 8 PC Card slot select models only Supports optional Type or Type II PC Cards 9 Digital Media Slot select models Supports 7 optional digital card formats Secure Digital SD Memory Card only Secure Digital Input Output SD I O MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MSP SmartMedia SM and xD Picture Card XD 10 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot 10 Chapter1 Notebook Tour ENWW Bottom components Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack 2 Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay 3 Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots 4 Hard drive bay Holds the hard
114. onents 1 2 Top components E name wE of ol E a S tt i r T u Component Description 1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW ENWW TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse This table describes default settings To view and change TouchPad preferences select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse Components 3 Buttons and switches Component Description 1 Power button When the computer is e Off press to turn on the computer e On
115. or external media card To prevent loss of information do not initiate standby or hibernation while writing to a CD DVD or external media card Standby and hibernation interfere with the use of infrared and Bluetooth communication and media Note the following guidelines e Ifthe computer is in standby or hibernation you cannot initiate an infrared or Bluetooth transmission e f standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback of a medium such as a CD DVD or external media card e Your playback may be interrupted e You may see the following warning message Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop the playback Do you want to continue Click No e You may need to restart the media to resume audio and video playback Standby and hibernation 35 Default power settings This section explains the default standby hibernation and shutdown procedures For information about changing the function of the power features on the computer refer to Power options The controls and lights discussed in this section are illustrated in Power control and light locations Turning the computer or display on or off Task Procedure Result Turn on the computer Press the power button e The power lights are turned on e The operating system loads Shut down the computer 1 Save your work and close all open e The power lights are turned off applications e The operating system shuts
116. ot disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord To download a BIOS update 1 Visit the HP Web site at http www hp com and click the software and drivers download link 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you want to download 3 At the download area a Identify the newest BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer Make a note of the date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive b Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive A NOTE Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update ENWW Software updates 143 Installing a BIOS update B NOTE If you connect the computer to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions are displayed 1 Open Microsoft Windows Explorer by s
117. ot has an eject button e Press the ExpressCard slot eject button to release the remote control e Pull the remote control out of the slot e If the ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button e Gently push in on the remote control to release it Pull the remote control out of the slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version This section provides information on the button functions of the HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version When the computer is off e Press the power button 1 to start the computer in Windows e Press the Media button 2 to open QuickPlay select computer models only e Press the DVD Menu button 3 to open QuickPlay DVD mode select computer models only e Press the Music button 4 to open QuickPlay music mode select computer models only Button Function in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay select models only Power If the computer is Press to turn QuickPlay off o e On briefly press to initiate hibernation e In standby briefly press to resume from standby e In hibernation briefly press to restore from hibernation Switch Screens Press to switch the computer image between Press to switch the computer image between the computer display and an external display the computer display and an external display Multimedia hardware 85 Button Function in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay select models only ol Media Press to open QuickPlay
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119. plete The computer restarts in Windows after the process is complete 148 Chapter13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW ENWW Reinstalling the operating system If you could not solve the problem by repairing the operating system as described in the previous section it may be necessary to reinstall the operating system CAUTION To prevent the loss of all of your personal information back up your files before reinstalling the operating system Reinstalling the operating system deletes all personal information settings and software on the computer After you complete the reinstallation e You must reinstall all drivers required for computer functionality e To fully restore your system you will also need to e Reinstall all of your additional software e Update all of your reinstalled software including the operating system EA NOTE When reinstalling the operating system be sure to use the disc that contains the language that was preinstalled on the computer Back up your system You can choose any of the following solutions to back up your system e Purchase optional system backup software e Copy personal information to storage devices other than the hard drive e Use the system backup utility available in Windows XP Professional If you plan to select the items you want to back up rather than backing up your entire system the following suggestions may be helpful e On many computers files are stored by
120. put functions such as wireless LAN and digital TV tuning These cards are often used with digital media equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers ENWW The Digital Media Slot select models only supports the following digital card formats Secure Digital SD Memory Card Secure Digital Input Output SD I O MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MSP SmartMedia SM xD Picture Card XD CAUTION To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer do not insert any type of adapter into the Digital Media Slot Digital Media Slot cards select models only 93 Inserting a digital card CAUTION To prevent damage to the digital card connectors use minimal force to insert a digital card To insert a digital card 1 Hold the digital card label side up with the connectors facing the computer 2 Gently slide the card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected A NOTE The first time you insert a digital card the Found New Hardware message is displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 94 Chapter 6 External Media Cards ENWW ENWW Stopping or removing a digital card CAUTION To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system stop the digital card before removing it To stop or remove a digital card 1 Close all files and applications that
121. puter has a wireless device or a cell phone device installed such as an 802 11 b g a Global System for Mobile Communications GSM or a General Packet Radio Service GPRS device the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes in hospitals near explosives in hazardous locations and so on If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on If you are traveling internationally e Check the computer related customs regulations for each country on your itinerary e Consult with Customer Care about power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the computer Voltage frequency and plug configurations vary WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not attempt to power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances 158 Chapter14 Routine Care ENWW 15 Troubleshooting Quick checklist If you experience computer problems follow the troubleshooting steps below ENWW 1 2 Refer to the information in this section Access additional information about the computer and Web site links through the Help and Support Center EA NOTE Although many checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection other tools can help you fix a problem when the computer is offline Contact Customer Care
122. puter in a portable carrying case CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the display do not place anything on top of the computer even when it is in the carrying case e Avoid exposing the computer to direct sunlight extreme temperatures or ultraviolet light for extended periods VAN CAUTION Do not expose the computer or drives to temperature or humidity extremes e Keep the computer clean Dust buildup can raise the temperature of internal components A WARNING To avoid potential discomfort or burns do not block the air vents or use the computer on your lap for extended periods The computer is designed to run demanding applications at full power As a result of increased power consumption it is normal for the computer to feel warm or hot when used continuously The computer complies with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 A CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the computer Always disconnect the computer from the AC outlet and disconnect peripherals from the computer before attempting to clean the computer or any of its components Do not spray liquids on the computer keyboard display or drives or allow liquids to drip onto them CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as a prin
123. r your operating system Do not install other software such as card services socket services or enablers supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCards 99 Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot or a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors Use minimal force to insert an ExpressCard Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert The insert must be released and then removed before you can insert an ExpressCard 1 To release and remove the ExpressCard slot insert a Press the insert 1 firmly inward and then quickly release it b Gently pull the insert out of the slot 2 2 To insert an ExpressCard a Hold the card label side up with the connectors facing the computer 100 Chapter6 External Media Cards ENWW b Gently slide the card into the ExpressCard slot until the card is seated The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected E4 NOTE The first time you insert an ExpressCard the Found New Hardware message is displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar ENWW ExpressCards 101 Stopping or removing an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system stop the ExpressCard before
124. rature storage battery pack 50 tiling preferences 24 TouchPad identifying 17 maintenance 155 setting preferences 18 using 18 TouchPad buttons 17 TouchPad scroll zone 17 TouchPad tapping 18 traveling with the computer battery pack temperature considerations 50 environmental specifications 15 modem approval label 14 tips 158 wireless certification labels 14 troubleshooting abnormal software behavior 160 blank computer screen 160 computer not starting up 159 Customer Care 163 modem 123 nonworking external device 161 overheated computer 161 ENWW quick checklist 159 unresponsive computer 161 wireless network WLAN 162 tune ups regular 157 turning off the computer 36 TV tuner support 99 U unresponsive system emergency shutdown procedures 36 updates software 141 USB cable connecting 103 USB devices connecting 103 description 103 required software 104 stopping 104 USB hubs 103 USB ports identifying 9 10 103 user password 129 V vents 8 11 video features 71 video memory 112 video transmission types 22 volume buttons 5 volume down button 68 70 volume mute button 68 70 volume up button 68 70 volume adjusting 70 WwW Web browser hotkey 20 21 Windows applications key 2 Windows logo key 2 Windows operating system information backup 149 reinstallation 149 150 repairing 148 Windows passwords 129 wireless antennae 12 wireless button 5 114 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls bu
125. rmation on the computer screen click My Computer in the Help and Support Center e Date the computer was purchased e Conditions under which the problem occurred e Error messages that have been displayed e The manufacturer and model of a printer connected to the computer e Operating system version number and registration number To display the operating system version number and registration number click My Computer in the Help and Support Center On some models the registration number may be identified in the Operating System table as the Product Id Contacting Customer Care by e mail or telephone If the computer is connected to the Internet you can get help by e mail or access Customer Care telephone numbers through the Help and Support Center Taking the computer to a service partner If Customer Care advises you to take the computer to a service partner be sure to provide the service partner with the information listed in Preparing to contact Customer Care earlier in this section In addition be sure to delete all passwords or to disclose all passwords to the service partner so that they can access the computer ENWW Customer Care 163 164 Chapter15 Troubleshooting ENWW 16 Electrostatic Discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact for example the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal
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127. rnation hibernation enabled e The screen clears e After 30 minutes of computer inactivity e When the battery pack reaches a critical low battery condition Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel Restore from user initiated Press the power button e The power lights are turned on or system initiated hibernation e Your work returns to the screen If the system initiated hibernation 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 discharged battery pack is the only power source 38 Chapter 3 Power ENWW Power options ENWW You can change many default power settings in Windows Control Panel For example you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low power condition or you can change the default settings for the power button By default when the computer is on e Pressing the fn f5 hotkey called the sleep button by the operating system initiates standby e By default the display switch turns off the display and initiates standby The display switch is activated by closing the display Accessing Power Options Properties To access Power Options Properties e Right click the Power Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Adjust Power Properties e Select Start gt
128. rom the computer 8 To remove a memory module a Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the memory module The memory module tilts up b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 108 Chapter8 Memory Modules ENWW ENWW 9 Toinserta memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment press the module 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated c Press the memory module 3 down until the retention clips snap into place 10 Align the tabs 1 on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer 11 Close the cover 2 Adding or replacing memory modules 109 12 Tighten the memory module compartment cover screws 3 13 Replace the battery pack 14 Reconnect external power and external devices 15 Turn on the computer 110 Chapter8 Memory Modules ENWW Effects of increasing memory ENWW When random access memory RAM increases the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file If you experience problems with hibernation after increasing memory verify that the hard drive has enough free space to accommodate a larger hibernat
129. rsion cccccceeseeeeeeeeeenneeeeeteneeneeees 74 Inserting the battery PC Card version eceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeaes 74 Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot 77 ENWW Button quick reference PC Card version 0 ccececeeceeeeeeeeseetaees 78 HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component TUMGUOMS EE TEA T E T iene Qa E TTA TAT 80 HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version s es 81 Inserting the battery ExpressCard Version sccecceeeeeeeeneteeeees 81 Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot 0 0 0 0 84 Button quick reference ExpressCard Version cccccceeeeeeesteteeees 85 HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version component TUM GUOMS och teenth E EEA eae 88 Troubleshooting the remote control cee eeeeeeeeee treet eee eeeeeeeeetaeeeeeetineeeeeeeee 88 Multimedia software o oo eeceeee cece ee eeee ee eee eee eee ne ee eee ae eter ce aeee eee eeeeeceeaeeeseeaaaeeseeeeeeeseeeaeeeseeeeeseeaeeeseenaees 89 Identifying preinstalled multimedia software ooo cette eee ttte eee eeette eee eeetnteeeeeetaeeeeeeeaad 89 Installing multimedia software from a CD select models only eeeeceeeeeeteeeeeeteteeeeereed 89 Using multimedia SOMW ANC esc aE ATR eens 90 Using QuickPlay SOMWANE sx eisenccstibescdezeeebldscencihinengezeditandtzeeed liacnensdueteauedeudueneeeiteasiebnetees 90 Protecing Play Dae kennon a NO NE dingo dadeesean 91 Protectin
130. ry pack 1 Right click the Power Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Adjust Power Properties Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Power Schemes tab 2 Record the 4 settings listed in the Running on batteries and Plugged In columns so that you can reset them after the calibration Set the 4 options to Never Click OK Disconnect the computer from its external power source but do not turn off the computer oS pS 9 Run the computer on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged The battery light begins to blink when the battery pack has discharged to a low battery condition When the battery pack is fully discharged the battery light is turned off and the computer shuts down 48 Chapter 3 Power ENWW ENWW Step 3 Recharging the battery pack To recharge the battery pack 1 Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery pack is fully recharged When the battery pack is recharged the battery light on the computer is turned off You can use the computer while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge more quickly if the computer is off 2 Ifthe computer is off turn it on when the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off 3 Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start gt Control Panel gt
131. s 166 H hard drive displaying amount of free space 111 installing 54 maintenance 156 removing 53 hard drive bay identifying 11 hardware maintenance 153 headphone audio out jack 8 Help and Support Center hotkey 20 21 hibernation defined 33 enabling disabling 33 initiated during critical low battery condition 45 initiating 38 restoring from 38 when to use 33 writing to CD or DVD 60 hibernation file 33 111 home setup of WLAN 116 hotkeys audio CD or DVD controls 20 23 decreasing screen brightness 20 23 description 19 displaying system information 20 increasing screen brightness 20 23 initiating QuickLock 20 23 initiating standby 20 22 media activity 65 opening Help and Support Center 20 21 opening Print Options window 20 21 opening Web browser quick reference 20 switching screen image 20 22 using 20 HP Software Update 141 hubs 103 humidity specifications 15 20 21 l IDE drive light 6 52 IEEE 1394 port 10 infrared communication 35 infrared lens 7 Internet connection setup 116 J jacks audio in microphone 9 68 69 audio out headphone 8 68 69 RJ 11 modem 9 RJ 45 network 10 S Video out 10 71 72 K keyboard hotkeys 19 maintenance 155 keyboard external setting button assignments 25 keypad keys 2 ENWW keypad embedded enabling and disabling 26 identifying 26 switching key functions 27 using 26 keypad external num lock mode 27 using 27 keys esc 2 fn 2 fu
132. select computer None models only or the default music application DVD Menu If the computer is e In QuickPlay music mode press to switch e On press to open the default Windows DVD player e On and playing a DVD press to view the menu of the DVD e In standby press briefly to resume from standby e In hibernation press to open QuickPlay DVD mode select computer models only to QuickPlay DVD mode e When a DVD is playing press to view the menu of the DVD Music If the computer is In QuickPlay DVD mode press to switch to QuickPlay music mode TW e On press to open the default music player l e In standby press briefly to resume from standby e In hibernation press to open QuickPlay music mode select computer models only Channel PageUp e Press to change channels in ascending Press to navigate backward a page order a e Press to emulate the pg up key ona keyboard Channel Page e Press to change channels in descending Press to navigate forward a page Down order ro e Press to emulate the pg dn key ona T7 keyboard Stop Press to stop the current media activity such as Press to stop the current media activity such as playing rewinding etc playing rewinding etc Rewind Press to rewind the selected media Press to rewind the selected media 6 Play Pause Fast Forward O Chapter 5 Media not playing press to play the media e Media playing press to pause the media
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134. ssssnneesrresseennannssnnnastennnnnnnannaaaeennaaanannnaaeenaa 36 Using emergency shutdown procedures eessssesesrsresserresanssnnasatennaanrannaaaatennaannannaaeenanaaanana 36 Initiating or resuming from standby eee eee eeeeeee rakan anA naa N NATAAN EN AKKN ANNE KRATAK NE ANNATE Ra 37 Initiating or restoring from hibernation sses sanniiiee eiiie riin Eea EENE Rn 38 POWCRODPUIONS sursis a aaa a aa aa aaa a aa 39 Accessing Power Options Properties cccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeneceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesecenecesaeeeeeeeeenseeeeaea 39 Displaying the Power Meter icon aseessseesssrisierreersrnneteeiratesnnnaaattnndannnnanaatuaaaanananaaaannaaanaa 39 Setting or changing a power scheme 000 eeeecceeeeeeteeeee ee eetee test eeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeneeeeeneaes 40 setting a security Prompt ssiehiecetedhite enced tecteeeentansvalaie i EEEE REEE 40 Processor performance controls 2 ccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeneceeeeeeeeeeeececccnaeceeeeeeeeeeeesecscacaceeeeeeeteeteeteee 41 Battery PACKS wsiccccccedsesdebadden sects sacedtennadedende sated den eten fence needed deeded enti eed died 42 Inserting or removing a battery pack ce eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeaaeeeseeaaeeees 42 Charging a battery PaCk a iaciiscncses cates ocees ca ieediat acne siand ecvsavestilastng cueshedeuteetanussdantcntdentecwsstieg catia 43 Monitoring the charge of the battery pack 00 00 ec eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneaeees 44 Obt
135. strator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Setup Utility After this password is set you must enter it each time you access the Setup Utility The administrator password e Is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows e Is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Make sure you record your password and store it in a secure place Managing an administrator password To set change or delete this password 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security gt Administrator Password and then press enter e Tosetan administrator password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To change an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To delete an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field and then press 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 go into effect when the computer restarts 130 Chapter11 Security ENWW Entering an adminis
136. t but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen To install a security cable 1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the cable lock with the key A NOTE The location of the security cable slot varies by model ENWW Optional security cable 133 134 Chapter11 Security ENWW 12 Setup Utility Setup Utility access The Setup Utility allows you to view system information manage computer settings and change system defaults ENWW The Setup Utility is a preinstalled ROM based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working properly If the operating system is working the computer restarts the operating system after you exit the Setup Utility EA NOTE To navigate in the Setup Utility You must use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate and make selections Pointing devices are not supported in the Setup Utility An external keyboard connected to a USB port can be used to navigate the Setup Utility To access the Setup Utility 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing 10 while the Press lt F10 gt to enter setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen To view general help information press f1 Select the Main Security System Configuration or
137. tandby and hibernation ENWW Standby and hibernation are energy saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time They can be initiated by you or by the system For more information refer to Initiating standby hibernation or shutdown Standby CAUTION To avoid a complete battery discharge do not leave the computer in standby for extended periods Connect the computer to an external power source Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use When standby is initiated your work is stored in random access memory RAM and then the screen is cleared When the computer is in standby the power lights blink When you resume from standby your work returns to the screen where you left off A CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating standby Hibernation CAUTION lf the configuration of the computer is changed during hibernation resuming from hibernation may not be possible When the computer is in hibernation Do not connect the computer to or disconnect the computer from an expansion product Do not add or remove memory modules Do not insert or remove any hard drives or optical drives Do not connect or disconnect external devices Do not insert or remove an external media card such as a MultiMediaCard a PC Card select models only or an ExpressCard Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive and then shuts down the
138. ter 2 Plug the country specific modem cable adapter 3 into the telephone wall jack Selecting a location setting Viewing the current country selection To view the current country setting for the modem 1 2 3 4 Select Start gt Control Panel Click Date Time Language and Regional Options Click Regional amp Language Options Under Location view your present location Modem 121 Adding new locations when traveling By default the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country in which you purchased the computer As you travel to different countries set the internal modem to a location setting that meets the operating standards of the country in which you are using the modem As you add new location settings they are saved by the computer so that you can switch among settings at any time You can add multiple location settings for any country A CAUTION To prevent losing your home country settings do not delete your current modem country settings To enable modem use in other countries while preserving your home country configuration add a new configuration for each location in which you will use the modem CAUTION To prevent configuring the modem in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of the country you are visiting select the country in which the computer is located The modem may not function properly if the correct country selectio
139. ter damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions Before handling a drive discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer Handle a drive carefully do not drop or compress the drive Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is writing to a medium The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery pack is the only source of power ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer the hard disk files become fragmented Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard disk so that it can run more efficiently To run Disk Defragmenter 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter 2 Click a volume and then click Defragment For additional information access the Disk Defragmenter online Help Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard disk for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently To run Disk Cleanup 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Cleanup 2 Follow the instructions on the screen 156 Chapter14 Routine Care ENWW
140. ter or a soft surface such as pillows thick rugs or clothing to block the airflow ENWW Hardware maintenance 153 Battery pack A WARNING To avoid potential safety issues use only the battery pack provided with the computer a replacement battery pack provided by HP or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP A CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time If a computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery pack and store it separately To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack place it in a cool dry place Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it has been stored for one month or more Disposing of a used battery pack AN WARNING 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 laws and regulations in your area for computer battery pack disposal In Europe dispose of or recycle the battery packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to HP your service partner or their agents WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush or puncture a battery pack short the external contacts on a battery pack or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F 154 C
141. ternal optical drive 1 Plug the computer into external power through the AC adapter and turn on the computer Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the computer Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer Press the power button again to turn on the computer Ae eS When prompted press any key to start from the disc After a few minutes you may need to select your language to enable the Setup Wizard to open 6 Press enter to continue A licensing agreement page is displayed 7 Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue The Setup page is displayed 8 Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of repairing it 9 Press enter to set up the operating system 10 Press C to continue setup using this partition 11 Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system Quick and then press enter A CAUTION Formatting this drive deletes all current files 12 Press F to format the drive The reinstallation process begins This process may take up to 2 hours to complete The computer restarts in Windows when the process is complete 150 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWW Reinstalling device drivers and other software After the operating system installation process is complete you must reinstall drivers To reinstall drivers use the Recoverydisc included with the computer 1 While running Windows insert the Recoverydisc
142. the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc over the tray spindle with the label side up EA NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the media tray EA NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a default media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content ENWW Optical drives 57 Removing an optical disc with power If the computer is running on external or battery power 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces A NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 58 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW Removing an optical disc without power If external or battery power is unavailable 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently until the tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 3
143. thout power If external or battery power is unavailable 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently until the tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 ENWW Multimedia hardware 63 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces EA NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 64 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW ENWW Using media activity hotkeys Media activity hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and 4 of the function keys You can use these keys to control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted in the optical drive A NOTE To control the play of an inserted video CD use the media activity controls in your video CD player application e To play pause or resume an inserted audio CD or a DVD press fn f9 2 e To stop an inserted audio CD or a DVD that is playing press fn f10 3 e To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD that is playing press fn f11 4 e To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD that is playing press fn f12 5 Multimedia hardware 65 Using the QuickPlay buttons A NOTE DVD and Media button
144. timedia tasks may be supported e Playing digital media including audio and video CDs audio and video DVDs and Internet radio e Creating or copying data CDs e Creating editing and burning audio CDs Creating editing and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD e A NOTE For details about using software included with the computer refer to the software user guides These guides may be provided on CD or as online help files within the specific application User guides may also be found on the software manufacturer s Web site Identifying preinstalled multimedia software To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer A Select Start gt All Programs You can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer Select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup Installing multimedia software from a CD select models only To install multimedia software from a CD included with the computer 1 Insert the multimedia software CD into the optical drive 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the installation instructions on the screen 3 Restart the computer if prompted Repeat the installation procedure for all multimedia software on CD that you want to install Multimedia software 89 90 Using multimedia software To use the multimedia software installed on the computer 1 Select Start gt All Programs and then open the multimedia application you want to use For example if
145. to a wireless local area network WLAN eeeee 162 CUSTOMER Care esseci neeaaea a aia sae Ea ANE aaa a E a aa A aa NEE Er ENEA 163 Preparing to contact Customer Care seeessessrriseeerreeerirnsstirrnedsrrndatinaneinannaattanneadinnnaaaaaa 163 Contacting Customer Care by e mail or telephone ssssssesseessssesrrrsseeerrsssrirrrrnseernsnseenn 163 Taking the computer to a service partner 2 0 00 cccceceeeeeeeeneeceeeeeeeteeeeeaeaaeceeeeeeeeecsnetennaeees 163 viii ENWW 16 Electrostatic Discharge Preventing electrostatic disCharge ccic tesceissesendewesestevedeeesecntivectis batadeesascdgectisdduadeeesdandaebesaandaeeeaeiales 165 Handing dives persensosa nuin ona a a gpl dag tecushatseused TN 165 Handling internal components sisaan nannaa ANa AAR AANA A KANARA 165 Grounding MethOUS eesresiaaori EEO 166 ane a A 167 ENWW ENWW 1 Notebook Tour Components ENWW This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer To see a list of installed hardware in the computer 1 Select Start gt My Computer 2 Inthe left pane of the System Tasks window select View system information 3 Select Hardware tab gt Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager EA NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models Comp
146. trator password After an administrator password has been set you will be prompted to enter your password each time you access the Setup Utility At the Enter Password prompt type in the administrator password using the same keys you used to set your password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password you must restart the computer and try again Power on password The power on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer After this password is set it must be entered each time you turn on the computer or restart or restore from hibernation A power on password is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Managing a power on password To set change or delete this password 1 Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security gt Power On password and then press enter e To seta power on password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To change a power on password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To delete a power on password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field and then press enter 4 tim
147. ttery conditions Low battery condition When a battery pack that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery condition the battery light blinks Critical low battery condition If a low battery condition is not resolved the computer enters a critical low battery condition and the battery light blinks rapidly In a critical low battery condition e f hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in standby the computer initiates hibernation e f hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in standby the computer remains briefly in standby and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information To verify that hibernation is enabled 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate 2 Be sure that the Enable hibernation support check box is selected Battery packs 45 Resolving low battery conditions CAUTION To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical low battery condition and has initiated hibernation do not restore power until the power lights are turned off When external power is available To resolve a low battery condition when external power is available connect one of the following adapters e AC adapter e Optional expansion product e Optional power adapter When a charged battery pack is available To resolve a low battery condition when a charged battery pack is available 1 T
148. tton 114 light 114 wireless device 802 11 113 Bluetooth 113 wireless network WLAN 115 wireless light 6 8 114 wireless network WLAN description 115 equipment needed 116 functional range 117 home connection 117 public WLAN connection 117 security 117 troubleshooting 162 WLAN See wireless network WLAN WLAN label 14 writable media 35 X xD Picture Card XD 10 93 Index 171 172 Index ENWW
149. ttons or Double click the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or on the Windows desktop 2 Click the Quick Tile tab 3 Click Vertical Tile or Horizontal Tile and then click the applications to tile in the Applications currently running box 4 To save your preferences and close the display click OK Setting advanced preferences You can set icon and external keyboard assignments in the Quick Launch Button control panel 24 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW ENWW Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or on the Windows desktop i 3 Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Quick Launch Buttons e Double click the Quick Launch Buttons icon either in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or on the Windows desktop Click the Advanced tab On the Advanced tab you can display or hide the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area or on the Windows desktop e To display the icon select the Show icon on the taskbar or Show icon on the desktop check box e To hide the icon clear the Show icon on the taskbar or Show icon on the desktop check box To save your preferences and close the display click OK Setting button assignments on an e
150. type The modem requires an analog not a digital telephone line A line described as a PBX line is usually a digital line A telephone line described as a data line fax machine line modem line or standard telephone line is usually an analog line Check for pulse or tone dialing An analog telephone line supports one of 2 dialing modes pulse dialing or tone dialing These dialing mode options are selected in the Phone and Modem Options settings The dialing mode option selected must match the dialing mode supported by the telephone line in your location To determine the dialing mode supported by a telephone line dial a few digits on the telephone and then listen for clicks pulses or tones Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports pulse dialing Tones indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing To change the dialing mode in your current modem location setting a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections b On the upper menu in the left pane of the Network and Internet Connections window click Phone and Modem Options c Click the Dialing Rules tab d Select your modem location setting e Click Edit f Click either Tone or Pulse g Click OK twice Check the telephone number you are dialing and the response of the remote modem Dial a telephone number make sure there is a response from the remote modem and then hang up Set the modem to ignore dial tones If the mo
151. urn off the computer or initiate hibernation 2 Insert a charged battery pack 3 Turn on the computer When no power source is available To resolve a low battery condition when no power source is available e initiate hibernation or e Save your work and shut down the computer When the computer cannot restore from hibernation To resolve a low battery condition when the computer lacks the power to restore from hibernation 1 Insert a charged battery pack or plug the computer into external power 2 Restore from hibernation by pressing the power button 46 Chapter 3 Power ENWW ENWW Calibrating a battery pack When to calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack Calibrate a battery pack under the following conditions e When battery charge displays seem inaccurate e When you observe a significant change in battery run time e When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more How to calibrate Three steps are involved in calibrating a battery pack fully charging fully discharging and then fully recharging Step 1 Charging the battery pack A battery pack can charge whether the computer is off or in use but it will charge faster when the computer is off A WARNING Do not charge the computer battery pack on board aircraft Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electro
152. using the Recoverydisc or a third party software disc EA NOTE In most cases the applications preloaded on the computer such as those available in the Software Setup utility can be reinstalled from your hard drive To access the Software Setup utility select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup The application reinstallation process replaces corrupted system files within the application and reinstalls deleted system files within the application e In most cases If the application you are reinstalling is still installed on the computer the reinstallation process does not affect your settings within the application e nall cases If an application has been deleted from the computer the reinstallation process reinstalls the application or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings Reinstalling applications from the hard drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup and then follow the instructions on the screen 2 When you are prompted to select the software you want to reinstall select or clear the appropriate check boxes Reinstalling applications from discs To reinstall applications from a disc 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive e If Autorun is enabled an installation wizard opens e f Autorun is disabled select Start gt Run Enter x setup exe where x is your optical drive designation and t
153. uter Scanners digital cameras and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection The 1394 port illustrated below supports IEEE 1394a devices Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION To prevent damage to the 1394 port connectors use minimal force to connect a 1394 device To connect a 1394 device to the computer connect the 1394 cable of the device to the 1394 port The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected E NOTE The first time you connect a 1394 device the Found New Hardware message is displayed at the bottom right of the screen in the notification area Stopping a 1394 device CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system stop the 1394 device before removing it To stop a 1394 device 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Click the 1394 device listing EA NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area 3 Click Stop Required 1394 software You may have to load device specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices For more information about device specific software refer to the user guide for the device Using a 1394 device select models only 105 Using the expansion port The expansion port on the left side of the computer allows you to connect the computer to an optional expa
154. uter may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the HP Web site CAUTION If the computer is connected to a network it is recommended that you consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates HP Software Update HP Software Update is a utility included on the computer that automatically checks for software updates from HP It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of software updates and support alerts for the computer To run HP Software Update A Select Start gt All Programs gt HP gt HP Software Update ENWW Software updates 141 Software updates and the HP Web site Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Readme txt files included with the SoftPaqs are provided in English only Accessing computer information Before you access updates from the HP Web site collect the following information e The product category is computer e The product family name series number and serial number S N are provided on the service tag To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed EA NOTE The BIOS initializes the operati
155. with cleaning products Remove the medium from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay or traveling with shipping or storing a drive If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport security devices that check carry on luggage such as conveyor belts use x rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive Drive care 51 IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed 52 Chapter4 Drives ENWW Hard drive ENWW A CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on in standby or in hibernation If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system To remove the hard drive 1 Save your work Shut down the computer and close the display Turn the computer upside down with the hard drive bay toward you Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws 1 m age es Ip Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer 2 6 Remove
156. xternal keyboard If you are using an optional HP external keyboard that features Easy Access buttons you can set Easy Access button assignments and schemes on the Settings tab The Settings tab is disabled and hidden by default To display and enable the Settings tab in the Quick Launch Buttons control panel i Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel e Select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Quick Launch Buttons e Double click the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or on the Windows desktop Click the Advanced tab Then e To display and enable the Settings tab select the Allow users to modify button assignments on external keyboard check box e To disable and hide the Settings tab clear the Allow users to modify button assignments on external keyboard check box EA NOTE If you enable the Settings tab you must close the Quick Launch Buttons Properties dialog box and then open it again in order to see the Settings tab To save your preferences and close the display click OK For information about managing Easy Access button assignments and schemes refer to your external keyboard documentation Keyboard 25 Keypads The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad 1 B3 td Component fn key 2 Emb
157. y computer buttons or preset key combinations Troubleshooting the remote control Refer to the following table for help in troubleshooting remote control problems Problem Possible solution My remote control is not working e Be sure you have a Clear line of sight from the remote control to the IR port on the computer or expansion product e Be sure that you are within range of the IR port on the computer or expansion product e Be sure the battery is properly installed and has a charge Replace the battery if necessary e Be sure you are using the remote control with a supported computer or expansion product My remote control will not fit into the Be sure you are inserting the remote control into the proper slot on slot for storage the computer A PC Card remote control must be inserted into the PC Card slot and an ExpressCard remote control must be inserted into the ExpressCard slot cannot remove the remote control Depending on your remote control model refer to the removal from the slot instructions in either Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot or Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot SSS EEE 88 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Multimedia software ENWW The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software Some models may be shipped with additional multimedia software on an optical disc Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer the following mul
158. y might stop the playback Do you want to continue If this message is displayed select No After you select No Playback may resume Playback may stop and the screen may clear To return to playing the CD or DVD press the power button and then restart the disc Protecting the CD or DVD write process A CAUTION To prevent loss of information and damage to a disc Before writing to a disc connect the computer to a reliable external power source Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power Before writing to a disc close all open applications except the disc software you are using Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc Instead copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration Multimedia software 91 92 Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes The region codes help protect copyrights internationally You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive the following message is displayed when you insert the DV
159. you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD select Windows Media Player EA NOTE Some applications may be located in subfolders 2 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen or 1 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive An AutoPlay dialog box opens 2 Click the multimedia task you want to perform from the list of installed multimedia applications 3 Click OK EA NOTE The AutoPlay dialog box allows you to select a default multimedia application for the media disc After you select a multimedia application from the list click the Always do the selected action box Using QuickPlay software QuickPlay software allows you to play movies or open other media without starting the computer or launching the operating system For details on using QuickPlay software refer to the QuickPlay online Help Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW ENWW Protecting playback To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is in Windows do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc If standby or hibernation is initiated while a disc is in use you may see the warning message Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standb

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