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1. 00 8 4 Inserting a PC Card 0000 8 4 Stopping and Removing a PC Card 8 5 Using an SD Card or MMC 00 8 6 Using the SD Card Light 8 6 Inserting an SD Card or MMC 8 7 Removing an SD Card or MMC 8 8 Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC 8 8 Increasing Memory 02 0 e eee ee ee ee 8 9 Displaying Memory Information 8 9 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 8 10 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 8 15 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 1 Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a Powered Device To connect the notebook to an optional external device that has a power cord 1 Be sure the device is turned off 2 Connect the device to the jack or connector on the notebook specified by the device manufacturer 3 Plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet 4 Turn on the device Q If a properly connected external monitor or other display device does not display an image try pressing the Fn F4 hotkeys to switch the image to the new device To disconnect a powered external device from the notebook 1 Turn off the device 2 Disconnect the device from the notebook Connecting a USB Device USB universal serial bus is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboa
2. Turning on the notebook If the notebook does not turn on E Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet E Make sure that the outlet is providing power To confirm that the outlet is providing power plug another device into the outlet Ifyou have installed a battery pack make sure that the battery pack is firmly seated E Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet English only included with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 7 Startup Setting Up the Software CAUTION To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter During the installation Do not unplug the notebook from external power Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation Do eal remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord Installing Basic Software When the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time a prompt to set up the operating system and other basic software is displayed on the screen Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the on screen instructions read the following caution and other installation information After beginning the software setup you must complete the entire process without interruption Setup time varies I
3. 2 Press the wireless device button The wireless device light turns on 3 To install the HP setup and configuration utility Select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup gt WLAN Utility Installer then select OK 4 To install and configure your wireless device follow the installation and configuration instructions on the screen Accessing Instructions for Using a Wireless Device Instructions for installing and using an Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter are included with the Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter SoftPaq available at the HP Web site at http www hp com Instructions for any other integrated wireless device included with your model are provided with your notebook Depending on the wireless device the instructions may be provided in a Help file within the device software or in documentation included with your notebook Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm Plug the notebook power cord into an optional high quality surge protector Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers E Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to the telephone line E During an electrical storm run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord 1 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1
4. First Edition September 2003 Reference Number zt3000 Document Part Number 345561 001
5. later in this section If you plan to use a modem outside the country in which you purchased the notebook you can purchase adapters specific for the countries on your itinerary from most computer or electronics retailers For information about using country specific software configurations see Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally later in this section Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 3 Communications Connecting a Modem to an RJ 11 Jack To connect a modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ 11 telephone jack 1 Identify the RJ 11 jack on the notebook 2 If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry which prevents interference with TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook 3 Plug the modem cable into the RJ 11 telephone jack not the RJ 45 network jack on the notebook 4 Plug the other end of the modem cable into an RJ 11 telephone jack not into an RJ 45 network jack or a PBX jack Connecting a modem to an RJ 11 telephone wall jack Telephone wall jacks vary in appearance by region and country WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of the notebook Internal compartments include the memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays 7 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Communications Connecting
6. if an external monitor is connected to the notebook pressing the Fn F4 hotkeys switches the image among the notebook display the external monitor display and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor 3 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Keyboard Initiate Standby Fn F5 The Fn F5 hotkeys are set by default to initiate Standby Standby can be initiated only while the notebook is on If the notebook is in Hibernation you must restore from Hibernation before you can initiate Standby To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby briefly press the power button For more information about using Standby and Hibernation refer to Chapter 4 Power For information about changing the function of the Fn F5 hotkeys refer in Chapter 4 to the Setting Power Control Preferences section Initiate QuickLock Fn F6 The Fn F6 hotkeys initiate the operating system QuickLock security feature The QuickLock feature disables the keyboard and displays the log on screen QuickLock does not disable the TouchPad Before you can use the QuickLock feature you must set a Windows system password For instructions refer to your operating system documentation After you have set a Windows system password M To initiate QuickLock press Fn F6 E To exit QuickLock enter your Windows system password Decrease Brightness Fn F7 The Fn F7 hotkeys decrease notebook screen brightness Increase B
7. then copy from your hard drive to the CD or DVD Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a CD or DVD The write process is sensitive to vibration Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive The notebook can write or copy to CDs and DVDs which provide one time non erasable recording or to CDs and DVDs which provide erasable recording Responding to the UDF Prompt The first time you insert a CD or DVD into an optical drive you may be prompted to install Universal Disk Format UDF Reader When UDF Reader is installed a CD or DVD created with DirectCD on your notebook can be used in another computer on which DirectCD is not installed Even if UDF Reader is installed on your notebook a CD or DVD created with DirectCD software can be used in a compatible optical drive only if you select the Rearrange the Files option as you create the CD or DVD 6 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Multimedia Formatting Recording Media You can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not formatted for DirectCD E To use DirectCD use a CD or DVD formatted for DirectCD E To use Easy CD Creator or CD Copier do not use a CD or DVD formatted for DirectCD To erase DirectCD formatting from a CD or DVD so the CD or DVD can be used with Easy CD Creator or CD Copier 1 Insert th
8. 18 5V DC 3 5A 65W Operating current 4 9A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms A 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Specifications Finding More Environmental Information The specifications in this appendix contain information about exposing the notebook to environmental extremes For similar information about storing battery packs see the Storing a Battery Pack section in Chapter 4 E For information about exposing the notebook to sunlight ultraviolet light x rays or magnetic fields refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 A 3 Specifications Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 1394 connector 2 9 A AC adapter 4 11 connecting 1 5 4 11 disconnecting 4 11 identifying 2 17 power connector 2 12 AC power 1 16 4 11 adapter AC 1 5 2 17 4 11 country specific modem 2 17 7 3 7 5 Japan specific outlet 2 17 Agere 7 9 Agere Command Set Advanced Users Only 2 18 Agere modem AT commands 7 9 Aironet Cisco WLAN products 1 13 airport security devices 5 3 altitude specifications A 1 antennas 2 4 2 12 antivirus software 1 15 applications key 2 4 applications See software software updates Index AT commands 2 18 7 9 audio CD See CD s audio out jack connecting 6 4 identifying 2 8 AutoPlay 5 8 backup system
9. 9 8 battery bay identifying 2 13 inserting battery pack 1 3 removing battery pack 4 18 battery light 2 6 battery pack calibrating 4 14 causing CD or DVD write corruption 6 10 charging 1 2 1 6 4 11 inserting 1 3 monitoring charge 4 12 removing 4 18 storing 4 16 when to remove 4 3 battery power conserving 4 17 low battery conditions 4 13 running notebook on 4 11 Startup and Reference Guide Index 1 Index switching to and from 4 11 when to use 1 14 44 BIOS basic input output system 9 2 Bluetooth device 1 11 boot order 5 10 button s PC Card eject 2 11 8 6 power 2 5 TouchPad 2 3 3 3 volume 2 7 6 2 wireless device 1 11 2 6 2 8 See also key latch switch display C cable AC adapter 1 5 audio 6 5 DC 2 12 modem 2 9 2 16 7 2 network 2 16 7 11 S Video 6 5 See also cord power cable lock connecting 8 16 calibration battery 4 14 caps lock light 2 6 card and socket services PC Card 8 4 card See memory modules supported PC Card SD Card CD drive See drives CD s CD R vs CD RW 6 10 copying 6 9 creating 6 9 playing with Windows Media Player 6 7 playing with WinDVD 6 7 starting from 5 10 See also drive media Certificate of Authenticity label 2 15 9 10 certification WiFi 1 13 Cisco Aironet WLAN products 1 13 Cisco Compatible Extension program 1 13 commands AT 2 18 7 9 compartment memory 2 13 8 10 connector s 1394 2 9 docking 2 14 drive 5 3
10. AC adapter the power cord and the battery pack During hardware setup you will E Insert the battery pack into the notebook so the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power E Open the notebook E Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook You will then proceed to software setup Identifying the AC adapter the power cord and the battery pack Power cords vary by region and country 1 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the battery bay 1 Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface 2 Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 3 Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place Inserting a battery pack A N CAUTION To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 3 Startup Opening the Notebook To open the notebook 1 Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet 2 Slide the display release latch as you raise the display Opening the notebook 1 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connec
11. Adding a Drive to the System 5 4 Using the IDE Drive Light 5 4 Inserting or Removing a Disc 4 5 5 Inserting a Disc 0 ror eee eee ee 5 5 Removing a Disc With Power 5 6 Removing a Disc Without Power 5 7 Playing a Dise saya toe taints Lal eke Sbload wed 5 8 Displaying Media Contents 5 8 Protecting Playback 0000 5 5 9 Observing the Copyright Warning 5 9 Setting the Boot Order 000 5 5 10 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 5 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 1 Drives and Drive Media Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Hard drives are for the permanent storage of data files and of software such as system files applications and drivers A hard drive is sometimes called a hard disk drive Diskette drives support diskettes which are used to store or transport data The notebook can read or write to any diskette A diskette drive is sometimes called a floppy disk drive Optical drives include CD and DVD drives Optical drives support CDs and DVDs often called discs which are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies DVDs have higher capacities than CDs The notebook can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table Optical Drive Read Write CD ROM drive Yes No DVD RO
12. Startup Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses When you use the notebook for email network or Internet access you expose the notebook to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable the operating system your applications or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair damage they have caused To provide protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be updated The Norton AntiVirus 2003 software installed on your notebook provides 60 days of free virus updates For Norton AntiVirus 2003 instructions and more information about virus updates refer to the Help file within the application or select Start gt Help and Support Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 15 Startup Using the Notebook Safely This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules For more safety and regulatory information refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Documentation Library CD and to the printed Wireless Device Regulatory Notices document included with your notebook The Regulatory and Safety Notices guide also includes information about protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment HM Plug the power cord into an electrical outle
13. TouchPad is enabled the TouchPad light is On The notebook turns on with the TouchPad enabled Users who work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions may prefer to disable the TouchPad to prevent accidental TouchPad activity Setting TouchPad Preferences Pointer speed and shape click speed mouse trails and other pointing device preferences are set in the operating system Mouse Properties window To access Mouse Properties select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware icon gt Mouse icon Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 3 3 Keyboard Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key and one of the function keys The icons on the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook Identifying hotkeys 3 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions For information about changing the function of the Fn F5 hotkeys see the Setting Power Control Preferences section in Chapter 4 Default Function Hotkeys Open Help and Support window Fn F1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer Fn F3 Switch display and image Fn F4 Initiate Standby Fn F5 Initiate QuickLock Fn F6 Decrease display brightness Fn F7 Increase display brightness Fn F8 Play pause or resume an
14. an S Video Device Connecting the Audio The S Video jack supports video signals only If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on your television you will need a standard 3 5 mm audio cable available from most computer or electronics retailers Plug the stereo end of the audio cable into the notebook audio out jack Plug the other end of the cable into the audio input jack on the external device Connecting the Video To transmit video signals through the S Video jack you will need a standard S Video cable available from most computer or electronics retailers Plug either end of the S Video cable into the notebook S Video jack Plug the other end of the cable into the S Video input jack on the external device Identifying the S Video jack Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 5 Multimedia Turning a Video Device On and Off To turn on a video device that is connected to the notebook start or restart the notebook Or repeatedly press the Fn F4 hotkeys to switch the image Pressing the Fn F4 hotkeys switches the image among the notebook display any connected displays and simultaneous display on the notebook and all connected displays M Switching the image to a connected video device turns on the video device M Switching the image to the notebook display only turns off the video device Changing the Color T
15. and loss of work do not begin this procedure until you have M Saved your work closed all open applications and shut down the notebook Disconnected the notebook from external power and removed the battery pack Save your work and close all open applications Shut down the notebook and close the display Disconnect the notebook from external power RW N e Remove the battery pack 5 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Drives and Drive Media 5 Turn the notebook underside up 6 Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screws Removing the hard drive retaining screws Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 11 Drives and Drive Media 7 To remove a hard drive grasp the hard drive assembly the hard drive the hard drive cover and the hard drive bracket using the hard drive recess Tilt the hard drive assembly upward then pull the assembly from the hard drive bay Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay 5 12 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Drives and Drive Media 8 To insert a hard drive insert the 2 alignment tabs on the hard drive cover into the 2 alignment slots on the hard drive bay then tilt the hard drive assembly downward into the hard drive bay until it is seated Inserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 13 Drives and Drive Media 9 If you have inserted a hard
16. drive reinsert the 2 hard drive retaining screws If you removed but did not replace a hard drive put the retaining screws in a safe place Replacing the hard drive retaining screw 5 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 Multimedia Contents Adjusting Volume 0 0 0 ee eee ee eee 6 2 Using the Internal Speakers 6 3 Connecting an Audio Device 4 6 4 Connecting an S Video Device 6 5 Connecting the Audio 00 6 5 Connecting the Video 00 6 5 Turning a Video Device On and Off 6 6 Changing the Color Television Format 6 6 Using Multimedia Software 0 6 7 Using Windows Media Player 6 7 Using WinDVD 0 0 0 c eee eee 6 7 Using Easy CD Creator 00 6 9 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 1 Multimedia Adjusting Volume Volume can be adjusted by using the audio buttons on the notebook or by using operating system or application volume control software The mute button overrides all software volume settings To adjust volume using the audio buttons E To increase volume press the increase volume button E To decrease volume press the decrease volume button E To mute or restore volume press the mute button When volume is muted the mute light turns on When volume is restored the mute light tu
17. emergency shutdown procedures 4 6 Hibernation procedures 4 6 low battery conditions 4 13 power connector 2 12 power standby light 2 6 rated input A 2 setting preferences 4 9 shutting down the notebook 1 10 Standby procedures 4 7 surge protection 1 14 Startup and Reference Guide Index 7 Index switching between AC and battery 4 11 turning on the notebook 1 7 See also battery pack power button function changing 4 9 identifying 4 5 resetting with 4 6 power connector connecting 1 5 identifying 2 12 power cord connecting 1 5 surge protection 1 14 Power Meter 4 12 power AC 1 16 power standby light 4 5 Preboot eXecution Environment PXE 7 12 preloaded utilities Bluetooth device 1 12 displaying descriptions 1 9 HP setup and configuration utility for wireless LAN devices 1 13 Product Key number 2 15 projector connecting 2 9 8 2 switching display 3 6 PXE Preboot eXecution Environment 7 12 R RAM Random Access Memory 8 10 recovery CD 2 18 region settings currency date language time 1 10 DVD 6 8 modem 7 6 Regulatory and Safety Notices guide 2 18 regulatory information modem approvals label 2 15 notices 1 16 Regulatory and Safety Notices guide 2 18 system label 2 15 wireless certification label 2 15 release latch battery pack 2 13 display 2 2 repairing the operating system 9 9 reset emergency shutdown procedures 1 10 4 6 resolution screen 1 10 restoring softw
18. example Filename exe The ROM update installation begins 4 To complete the installation follow the instructions on the screen Q After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from the destination folder 9 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing a Non ROM SoftPaq To update software other than a ROM update 1 Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook Select Start gt Help and Support then select a software update link Or visit the HP Web site at http www hp com support Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you want to download At the download area a Write down the date name or other identifier of the SoftPaq you plan to download You will need to identify the update later after it has been downloaded to the hard drive b Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive When the download is complete open Windows Explorer To open Windows Explorer from the Start button select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Windows Explorer In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window select My Computer gt your hard drive designation which is typically Local Disk C gt HP In the HP folder select the name or number of the sof
19. external monitor 2 9 infrared port 2 12 7 13 modem 2 9 7 3 network 2 9 7 10 parallel 2 9 power 2 12 USB 2 9 8 2 conservation power 4 17 cord power connecting 1 5 identifying 2 16 surge protection 1 14 See also cable country specific modem adapter connecting 7 5 identifying 2 17 when to use 7 3 critical low battery condition 4 13 Index 2 Startup and Reference Guide Index currency formats setting 1 10 customer support 2 18 9 14 D data compression algorithm 7 2 date setting the 1 10 DC cable 1 8 2 12 designation drive 5 2 device drivers reinstalling 9 11 dialing mode 7 7 dimensions notebook A 1 disc diskette See drive media display release latch 2 2 display switch 2 5 function changing 4 9 function default 4 6 identifying 4 5 display internal brightness 3 7 opening 1 4 switching image 3 6 docking connector cover 2 14 drive designation 5 2 drive media affected by airport security 5 3 cancelling AutoPlay on 5 8 caring for 5 3 displaying contents of 5 8 inserting removing CD or DVD 5 5 types and terms 5 2 drivers reinstalling 9 11 drives adding to system 5 4 affected by airport security 5 3 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using optical 5 9 IDE drive light 5 4 inserting removing media 5 5 shipping 5 3 starting from 5 10 types and terms 5 2 USB 8 2 See also hard drive internal DVD drive See drives DVD s playing with WinDVD 6 7 region sett
20. features The Cisco Compatible Extensions program for WLAN devices assures compatibility between Cisco Aironet WLAN products and certain notebook models through extensive independent testing Because a Cisco Compatible wireless device is IEEE 802 11 compliant and WiFi certified it is fully compatible with other WiFi certified products For optimal wireless device functionality HP recommends that you set up the device using the HP setup and configuration utility E To set up a wireless LAN device using the default Windows XP wireless network connection utility 1 Press the wireless device button The wireless device light turns on 2 Follow the instructions available through Start gt Windows Help and Support E To set up a wireless LAN device using the HP setup and configuration utility you must first disable the Windows XP wireless network connection utility then install the HP setup and configuration utility 1 To disable the Windows XP wireless network connection utility a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections gt Network Connections b Right click Wireless Network Connection then select Properties c On the Wireless Networks tab clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box d Select OK The Windows XP wireless network connection utility remains disabled until you enable it again Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 13 Startup
21. for at least 4 seconds E Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For instructions see Replacing a Battery Pack in Chapter 4 1 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup Setting Up a Wireless Device Your notebook model may have a Bluetooth device a wireless LAN device or no wireless devices To display the names of any preinstalled wireless LAN devices in Device Manager Select Start gt My Computer Right click on the My Computer window then select Properties gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager gt Network Adapters Using the Wireless Device Light and Button The wireless device light available on select models indicates whether integrated wireless devices have been turned on or off with the wireless device button The integrated wireless devices may include a Bluetooth device another wireless device or both wireless devices An integrated wireless device must be turned on with the wireless device button before the wireless device can be set up T Identifying the wireless device light and button Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 11 Startup mM When the wireless device button is turned on the wireless device light turns on and the integrated wireless devices are hardware enabled mM When the wireless device button is turned off the wireless device light turns off and the integrated wireless devices are hardware disabled The light remain
22. of a preloaded item without installing it select the Next button then select an item After viewing the information that is displayed select the Cancel button To install a preloaded item select the check box for the item select the Next button then follow the instructions on the screen Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 9 Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences such as time date and currency format are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system To access the Regional Options window select Start gt Control Panel gt Date Time Language and Regional Options icon Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating system Appearance and Themes window To access the Appearance and Themes window select Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes icon To access the settings that control the size of the items displayed on the screen select the Change Resolution task Turning Off the Notebook Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off If the notebook does not respond try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided E If the notebook is running Microsoft Windows XP Professional press ctrl alt delete Select the Shut Down button then select Shut down from the drop down list E Press and hold down the power button
23. remaining E Power standby light turns off E Screen clears Restore from user initiated or system initiated Hibernation Press the power button 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 E Power standby light turns on E Your work returns to the screen 4 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Setting Power Control Preferences By default when the notebook is on E Briefly pressing the power button initiates Hibernation mM Pressing the Fn F5 hotkeys called the sleep button in the operating system initiates Standby The display switch turns off the display The display switch is activated by closing the display At default and all custom settings the display switch also turns on the notebook if the display is opened while the notebook is in Standby To change the function of the power button the Fn F5 hotkeys or the display switch 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt Power Options icon gt Advanced tab 1 To change the power button function select a function from the drop down list for When I Press The Power Button On My Computer m To change the function of the Fn F5 hotkeys select a function from the drop down list for When I Press The Sleep Button On My Computer 1 To change the dis
24. restarted set your preferences in the Setup utility The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad For more information about using the Setup utility refer to the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 of this guide mM To respond to the Network Service Boot prompt press F12 while the prompt F12 Boot from LAN appears very briefly in the lower left corner of the screen before Windows loads 7 12 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Communications Infrared The notebook is IrDA compliant and can communicate with another infrared equipped device that is also IrDA compliant The IrDA connection speed standard is 4 megabits per second Mbps The infrared port supports low speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second Kbps as well as high speed connections up to 4 Mbps Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and must have an unobstructed line of sight Infrared performance may vary with the performance of infrared peripherals the distance and angle between infrared devices and the applications being used Od Be Linking to an infrared device Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 13 Communications Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software and enabling or disabling infrared ports refer to the operating system Help files and to the documentation included with the external infrared devi
25. to add modem sound storage wireless communication or digital camera functions to the notebook Selecting a PC Card A Type I or Type II PC Card can be used Zoomed video cards are not supported Configuring a PC Card CAUTION If you install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer you may not be able to use other PC Cards If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers Install only the device drivers for your operating system H Do not install other software such as card services socket services or enablers that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer 8 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting a PC Card CAUTION To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors HM Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot E Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted 1 Hold the PC Card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC Card Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 5 Hardware Options and Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card CAUTION To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system stop the PC Card before removing it Q Stopping a PC Card even if it is not in use conserves power 1 Close all application
26. Battery and Power Standby DA SHS iit ih bong Gees Gunes anea a i aa ai 4 10 Switching Between Battery and External Power 4 11 Charging a Battery Pack 0 4 11 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 4 12 Managing Low Battery Conditions 4 13 Calibrating a Battery Pack 4 14 Storing a Battery Pack 4 16 Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures 4 17 Replacing a Battery Pack 0000 4 18 Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 4 19 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 Power Understanding Standby Hibernation and Shutdown This section describes Standby Hibernation and shutdown and explains when to implement them Standby Hibernation and shutdown procedures are provided later in the chapter Standby and Hibernation are energy saving features that can be initiated by you or by the system Standby Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use When Standby is initiated your work is saved in random access memory RAM and the screen is cleared E Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary but is a recommended precaution m When the notebook is in Standby the power standby light flashes When you resume from Standby your work returns to the screen where you left off Hibernation Hibernation saves system memory to the hard drive takes a snapshot of the
27. Command Information It is not necessary to use AT commands with most modem software If you prefer to use AT commands refer on the Documentation Library CD to E Modem Commands Guidelines Advanced Users Only for information about accessing HyperTerminal identifying the modem model in your notebook and using AT commands E Agere Command Set Advanced Users Only for the AT commands supported by an Agere modem If your notebook shipped with an internal modem that modem supports the Agere command set For command updates and supplementary information about your Agere modem visit http www agere com Agere Command Set Advanced Users Only is provided on the Documentation Library CD in English only Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 9 Communications Network All notebook models ship with an RJ 45 network jack A network cable with RJ 45 connectors at each end is included with select models The notebook can be connected to a network whether or not the internal modem is connected to a telephone line If your notebook is connected to a network you may want to confer with your network administrator before changing network settings The notebook supports network speeds up to 10 Mbps when connected to a 10BaseT network and 100 Mbps when connected to a 100BaseTX network 7 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Communications Connecting the Network Cable A network cable has an 8 pin RJ 45 netwo
28. HP Web Site at http www hp com support 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download 3 At the download area a Record the date name or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook You may need to identify the update later after it has been downloaded to the hard drive b Record the path to the default or custom location on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded c Follow the online instructions to download your selection to the hard drive Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 5 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions are displayed 1 Open Windows Explorer To open Windows Explorer from the Start button select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Windows Explorer 2 In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window select My Computer gt your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C Then follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive containing the update 3 To begin the installation open the folder then double click the file with an exe extension for
29. La invent Startup and Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number 34556 1 001 September 2003 Part 1 Startup The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your notebook for the first time Part 2 Reference The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use the hardware and software features on your notebook Contents _ Startup Hardware Keyboard Power Drives and Drive Media Multimedia Communications Hardware Options and Upgrades co oOo N A FU A WO N Software Updates Restorations and Utilities A Specifications Index Part 1 Startup This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook E To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time follow the procedures in this Startup part E To learn more about using your notebook refer to the remaining Reference part of this book To find information about a specific topic T Refer to the chapter Contents on the first page of each chapter or 1 Refer to the Index The illustrations throughout this book show the features and procedures for several notebook models Whenever more than one notebook is illustrated refer only to the illustration s for your notebook model Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 1 Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time you need the notebook the
30. M drive Yes No CD RW drive Yes Yes DVD CD RW drive Yes Yes A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive To display the drive designation of all the drives in the system select Start gt My Computer A diskette or disc that can be inserted or removed from a drive is referred to as a drive medium For example the term drive media includes diskettes CDs and DVDs 5 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Drives and Drive Media Caring for Drives and Drive Media CAUTION To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of work HM Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or replacement For instructions see the Replacing the Internal Hard Drive section later in this chapter M Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components To prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive follow these 2 precautions 1 Discharge yourself from static electricity before handling a drive by touching a grounded metal object and 2 Avoid touching the connectors on a drive For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide Electrostatic Discharge section E Excessive force can damage drive connectors When you insert a drive use only enough force to seat the drive Handle a drive carefully Do not drop it Avoid exposing a hard drive or a disket
31. Reference Guide Part 2 7 Communications Contents Modem erro e o eae eb eed See eee ero ea oad oe 7 2 Connecting the Modem 0 7 3 Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee 7 6 Accessing Communication Software 7 9 Finding AT Command Information 7 9 Netw ork orai csc iima a hem Miwa er en paid sangeet 7 10 Connecting the Network Cable 7 11 Turning a Network Connection Off and On 7 12 Accessing the Network at Startup 7 12 Infrared 3236s t cok asa eee le AAS eee ees 7 13 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission 7 14 Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared 7 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 1 Communications Modem All notebook models include an RJ 11 telephone jack and some models ship with a preinstalled modem A modem cable with RJ 11 connectors at each end is included with select models You need a modem cable to connect a modem If your model did not include a modem cable a modem cable can be purchased from most computer or electronics retailers If you purchased a notebook with an internal modem in a country where RJ 11 telephone jacks are not standard a country specific modem adapter is included with the notebook An internal modem supports All applications supported by the operating system V 34 ITU International Telecommunications Union analog modem recomme
32. a Modem with an Adapter To connect a modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ 11 telephone jack 1 Identify the RJ 11 jack on the notebook 2 If the modem cable has noise suppression circuitry which prevents interference with TV and radio reception orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook 3 Plug the modem cable into the RJ 11 telephone jack not the RJ 45 network jack on the notebook 4 Plug the modem cable into the country specific modem adapter 5 Plug the country specific modem adapter into the telephone jack Connecting a modem with a modem adapter Telephone wall jacks vary in appearance by region and country WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of the notebook Internal compartments include the memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 5 Communications Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally An internal modem is configured to function in and meet the operating standards of the country in which you purchased the notebook To use an internal modem in other countries you must add country specific modem configurations Displaying the Current Country Configuration To display the current country configuration select Start gt Control Panel gt Date Time Language and Regional Opt
33. are 2 18 RJ 11 telephone jack connecting 7 3 identifying 2 9 modem cable 2 16 RJ 45 network jack connecting 7 11 identifying 2 9 network cable 2 16 Index 8 Startup and Reference Guide Index ROM defined 9 2 determining current version of 9 3 downloading and installing 9 5 obtaining updates 9 4 RomPagq downloading 9 4 S Safety amp Comfort Guide 1 16 2 18 SD Card 8 7 security cable lock connecting 8 16 slot 2 12 serial number notebook 2 15 9 3 series notebook 9 3 Setup utility 9 12 shutdown procedures 1 10 4 6 sleep button 3 7 4 9 Sleep See Standby slot memory 8 10 PC Card 2 11 SD Card 8 7 security cable 2 12 socket services PC Card 8 4 SoftPaq described 9 4 downloading and installing 9 7 software antivirus protection 1 15 AutoPlay 5 8 Easy CD Creator 6 9 Help and Support window 9 14 infrared 7 13 installing optional 1 9 modem 7 6 network 7 12 Norton AntiVirus 2003 1 15 Power Meter 4 12 regional settings 1 10 reinstalling 9 9 9 11 repairing 9 9 restoring 2 18 RomPaq 9 4 Setup utility 9 12 SoftPaq 9 4 UDF Reader 6 10 updating preloaded software 9 2 Windows Media Player 6 7 WinDVD 6 7 software updates downloading and installing 9 5 9 7 obtaining 9 4 preparing for 9 3 speakers external 6 4 speakers internal 6 3 specifications dimensions A 1 modem 7 2 network 7 10 operating environment A 1 rated input power A 2 Standby avoiding when playing me
34. art 2 9 1 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as they become available To update notebook software 1 Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook type series or family and model Prepare for a ROM read only memory update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook 2 Access the updates at the HP Web site 3 Download and install the updates Q The notebook ROM stores the BIOS basic input output system The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date 9 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to a network consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates particularly a ROM update Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook you will need the following information E The product category is Notebook E The product family name and series number are printed on the display bezel E More complete model information is provided on the serial number label on the underside of the no
35. audio CD or DVD Fn F9 Stop an audio CD or DVD Fn F10 Play the previous track or chapter on an audio CD Fn F11 or DVD Play the next track on an audio CD or DVD Fn F12 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 3 5 Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkeys command on the notebook keyboard use either of the following procedures E Briefly press the Fn key then briefly press the second key of the hotkeys command E Press and hold down the Fn key briefly press the second key of the hotkeys command then release both keys at the same time Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Window Fn F1 The Fn F1 hotkeys open the Help and Support window From the Help and Support window you can access general information about your notebook links to software updates and online technical support specialists and other support features For more information about the Help and Support window see the Using the Help and Support Window section in Chapter 9 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Open Internet Explorer Fn F3 The Fn F3 hotkeys open Internet Explorer After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Internet Explorer home page you can use the Fn F3 hotkeys for quick access to your home page and the Internet Switch Image Fn F4 The Fn F4 hotkeys switch the image among display devices connected to the external monitor connector or the S Video jack on the notebook For example
36. ays calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it 4 16 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures extends the run time of a battery pack Turn off wireless and local area network LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that use power from the notebook Battery run time is not affected by external devices that are plugged into an external power source Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using Disable or remove an SD Secure Digital Card or MMC multimedia card you are not using Lower screen brightness Screen brightness can be lowered by pressing the Fn F7 hotkeys Lower system volume Volume can be lowered with the decrease volume button Turn off a device connected to the S Video connector A device connected to the S Video connector can be turned off by using the Fn F4 hotkeys to switch the image from the S Video device to the notebook display If you leave your work initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the notebook Select a short wait time 5 minutes or less for the monitor timeout To change monitor timeout settings select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt Power Options icon gt Power Meter tab Select a short wait time from t
37. ble The battery pack charges whether the notebook is turned off or turned on but charges most quickly when the notebook is turned off When the notebook is turned on charging times are longer and vary with system activity The battery light displays charge status M On and orange the battery pack is charging E On and green the battery pack is fully charged E Flashing the battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 1 Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays Allow the battery pack to discharge to less than 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it E Charge the battery pack fully Even a new battery pack can display charge information inaccurately if it has not been fully charged E Ifa battery pack has not been used for one month or more the battery pack may need to be calibrated Displaying Charge Information To display battery charge information on the screen use the operating system Power Meter feature To access Power Meter displays select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt Power Options icon gt Power Meter tab Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time E The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack M The time indicates the approxima
38. book On briefly press to initiate Hibernation E In Standby briefly press to resume from Standby E In Hibernation briefly press to restore from Hibernation AQ If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook Display switch E ifthe notebook is closed while on turns off the display E ifthe notebook is opened while in Standby turns on the notebook resumes from Standby This table describes default settings For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch see Setting Power Control Preferences in Chapter 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 5 Hardware Lights Top Lights Num lock light On green Num lock or the internal keypad is on Caps lock light On green Caps lock is on Mute light On orange Volume is muted Wireless device light On The wireless device button is available on select models turned on and an integrated wireless device is hardware enabled Battery light On The notebook is receiving adequate external power E On orange A battery pack is charging E On green A battery pack is fully charged E Flashing A battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced IDE Integrated Drive On The internal hard drive or optical Electronics drive light drive is being access
39. by may stop the playback Do you want to continue select No Audio and video may resume or you may need to restart the drive medium E If Standby or Hibernation initiates and no warning message is displayed resume from Hibernation or Standby by briefly pressing the power button then restart the medium 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 This notebook should not be used for such purposes Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 9 Drives and Drive Media Setting the Boot Order By default the notebook starts up from the internal hard drive You can set the notebook to start up from any bootable CD or DVD in the optical drive A bootable CD or DVD contains files needed by the notebook to start up and operate properly On some models you can also start up from a drive connected to the notebook by USB Startup preferences are set in the Setup utility The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad For information about using the Setup utility see the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system
40. ce To set up 2 infrared devices such as the notebook and an optional printer for optimal transmission E Position the devices so that their infrared ports face each other at a distance of no more than 3 3 feet 1 meter E Position the ports so that they face each other directly The maximum capture angle is 30 degrees so the ports must be aligned no more than 15 degrees off center vertically or horizontally Mm Shield the ports from direct sunlight flashing incandescent light and fluorescent light E Be sure that signals from a remote control or other wireless device such as a cell phone a headset or an audio device do not aim at either port E During the transmission do not move either device and do not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission If the notebook is in Standby an infrared transmission cannot be initiated If Standby initiates during an infrared transmission the transmission stops To resume from Standby briefly press the power button The transmission resumes when the notebook resumes from Standby Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades Contents Connecting a Powered Device 4 8 2 Connecting a USB Device 00 8 2 Using a PC Card es oinn enee o eee bh 8 3 Selecting aPC Card 2 0 0 0 eee enren es 8 3 Configuring aPC Card
41. ctions of Keypad Keys You can temporarily switch the functions of a keypad key between its standard function and its keypad function E To use a key on the keypad as a keypad key while the keypad is turned off press and hold Fn while pressing the key E To use a key on the keypad as a standard key while the keypad is turned on 1 Press and hold Fn to type with the key in lowercase 1 Press and hold Fn shift to type with the key in uppercase Releasing the Fn key returns a keypad key to its set function For example a keypad key returns to its keypad function if the keypad is turned on or to its standard function if the keypad is turned off 3 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Contents Understanding Standby Hibernation and Shutdown 4 2 Standby ie orin ee Le yee ee Hea be 4 2 Hibernation is sosur scares inana oaths 4 2 SHUtdOWiits Gana ane ad te Bea i ES 4 3 Choosing Standby Hibernation or Shutdown 4 4 Using Standby Hibernation and Shutdown Pro ed r s i oeir cein pa ae a she Senet Oa 6 4 5 Identifying Power Controls and Indicators 4 5 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 4 6 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 4 6 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 4 7 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 4 8 Setting Power Control Preferences 4 9 Using Battery Power 0 0 00 e eee eee 4 10 Identifying the
42. d is enabled 8 6 TouchPad scroll zones 2 Scroll upward or downward Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse This table describes default settings For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features see Setting TouchPad Preferences in Chapter 3 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 3 Hardware Keys and Antenna Top Keys and Antenna Fnkey Combines with other keys to perform system tasks For example pressing Fn F7 increases screen brightness Function keys 12 Perform system and application tasks When combined with the Fn key the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys Keypad keys 15 Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer Antenna available on select Sends and receives wireless device models and not visible from signals outside the notebook Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu The notebook has 2 antennas The second is on the right side of the notebook For optimal transmissions keep the areas immediately over the antennas free from obstructions 2 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Power Controls Top Power Controls Power button When the notebook is E Off press to turn on the note
43. dia 5 9 avoiding when using infrared 7 14 controls and indicators 4 5 Startup and Reference Guide Index 9 Index initiated during critical low battery condition 4 13 initiating 3 7 4 7 power standby light 2 6 resuming from 4 7 setting preferences 4 9 S Video connections 6 5 jack 2 9 switch display 2 5 system label 2 15 system lock up 1 10 4 6 System Restore utility 9 8 T technical support 9 14 notebook documentation 2 18 telephone RJ 11 jack connecting 7 3 identifying 2 9 modem cable 2 16 telephone numbers service and support 9 14 television changing color format 6 6 connecting audio 6 4 connecting video 6 5 temperature notebook surface 1 16 specifications A 1 storage battery pack 4 16 1394 connector 2 9 time setting 1 10 TouchPad components 3 3 setting preferences 3 3 traveling with notebook battery pack temperature considerations 4 16 environmental specifications A 1 modem approvals label 2 15 serial number 2 15 wireless certification label 2 15 traveling with the notebook modem country configurations 7 6 regional settings 1 10 troubleshooting modem travel connections 7 7 Troubleshooting guide 2 18 turning off notebook 1 10 4 6 turning on notebook 1 7 4 6 U UDF Reader 6 10 unresponsive system emergency shutdown procedures 1 10 4 6 USB connectors identifying 2 9 devices connecting 8 2 utilities preloaded displaying descriptions 1 9 HP wire
44. dware Contents Displayen pe testes ase ss ated eae PA RAS 2 2 TOPi dh Bek E ap Bee ay veh BRGY Pee T Pose Be 2 3 TouchPad smien athe See aos eehoead 2 3 Keys and Antenna 02 0 e ee eee 2 4 Power Controls 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee 2 5 Lights sais citi ema SaN eae wih 2 6 Audio Buttons and Speakers 2 7 Fr nt Panela raua Seine Pcs we ells eae ek 2 8 Rear Panel eree ei roria eer iie a a e a 2 9 Connectors and Jacks 0 00 2 c ee eee 2 9 NON ee e Ei E eies Peay Heaton ae eg ole seem e eee 2 10 TCP Siden o nap eene aE oda segs Sealed bog Wie noe tos Es 2 11 Right Siders se 5 25 0 oa eee E eee Ea 2 12 Undersiden ee a kee Va eee ING ele Maas 2 13 Bays and Memory Compartment 2 13 Docking Connector and Vents 2 14 Eabele 2 be ieee ka ae oe ia eat ia 2 15 Additional Standard Components 2 16 Cables and Cord 20 0 0 cece eee eee 2 16 Adapters and Battery Pack 2 17 Restoration and Documentation CDs 2 18 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 1 Hardware Display Display Display release latch Opens the notebook 2 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Top TouchPad Top TouchPad TouchPad on off button Enables disables the TouchPad TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen TouchPad light On TouchPa
45. e 1394 connector Hard drive capacity can also be added with a microdrive PC Card An SD Card or MMC multimedia card can provide additional data storage Using the IDE Drive Light The IDE Integrated Drive Electronics light turns on when the internal hard drive or optical drive is being accessed Identifying the IDE drive light 5 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Drives and Drive Media Inserting or Removing a Disc Inserting a Disc 1 Turn on the notebook 2 Press the release button on the drive bezel to release the media tray then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 3 Position a CD or one sided DVD over the tray label side up 4 Gently press the center of the disc onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle then press it downward into position 5 Close the media tray Inserting a disc into the optical drive Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 5 Drives and Drive Media Removing a Disc With Power 1 Turn on the notebook 2 Press the release button on the drive bezel to release the media tray then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 3 Remove the disc from the tray by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc Handle the disc by
46. e CD or DVD into the optical drive 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt Easy CD Creator Basic gt CD RW Eraser 3 Select the Erase button 4 Select the OK button Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 11 Multimedia Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings To use DirectCD Easy CD Creator or CD Copier the default settings shown in the following table must be selected These settings are compatible for example the settings for DirectCD do not conflict with the settings for CD Copier Application Required Settings DirectCD Enable Auto Insert Notification Easy CD Creator Disable Disk at Once and Enable Track at Once CD Copier Disable Disk at Once E Auto Insert Notification settings are selected through the operating system E To select Disk at once settings 1 2 3 4 Select Start gt All Programs gt Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 gt Applications gt CD Copier Select the Advanced tab Clear the Disk at Once check box Select the Set as Default button E To select Track at once settings 1 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 The fourth item on the status bar at the lower edge of the CD Project window indicates whether Track at Once or Disk at Once is selected If Track at Once is displayed on the status bar Track at Once is already enabled If Disk at Once is selected double click Disk at Once to enable Track at Once 6 12 Startup and
47. e module tilts upward b Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot c To protect amemory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container Removing a memory module Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 13 Hardware Options and Upgrades To insert a memory module a Align the keyed notched edge of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot b With the module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory compartment press the module into the memory slot until it is seated c Push the module downward until the retention clips snap into place Inserting a memory module 8 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades 8 Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook then tilt the cover downward until it is seated 9 Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw 10 Replace the battery pack if you removed a battery pack at the beginning of this procedure reconnect the notebook to external power then restart the notebook P eee f Closing the memory compartment Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 15 Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Q The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen An opt
48. ebook to the external power source If a charged battery pack is available shut down the notebook or initiate Hibernation Insert a charged battery pack then turn on the notebook If no power source is available save your work Then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 13 Power 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 before first use Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions E When battery charge displays seem inaccurate mM When you observe a significant change in battery run time m When the battery pack has not been used for one month or more How to Calibrate To calibrate a battery pack you must fully charge fully discharge then fully recharge the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is in use To charge the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the notebook For instructions see Replacing a Battery Pack later in this chapter 2 Connect the notebook to external power The battery light is on and orange as the battery pack charges 3 Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged The battery light turns green Discharging the Battery Pack Before you begin the
49. ecific disc software including Windows Media Player WinDVD and Easy CD Creator see the Using Multimedia Software section in Chapter 6 Displaying Media Contents When you insert a CD or DVD into the system the notebook can play the medium display its contents take no action or display a response prompt on the screen You can choose how the notebook responds to the insertion of a medium by using the operating system AutoPlay feature The notebook responds to the following procedures at most AutoPlay settings Mm To prevent an audio CD from opening when AutoPlay is enabled on the drive containing it press the shift key as you insert the CD E To display the contents of a drive medium when the contents are not displayed by AutoPlay 1 Insert the medium into the drive 2 Select Start gt Run then type explorer x where x the drive designation of the drive containing the medium 3 Select the OK button 5 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Drives and Drive Media Protecting Playback CAUTION Inserting or removing any device while running any multimedia application may pause or stop the play CAUTION Initiating Standby or Hibernation while playing a drive medium may stop the play or diminish the quality of the play If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback E If you see the warning message Putting the computer into Hibernation or Stand
50. ed Power standby light On Notebook is turned on Flashing Notebook is in Standby Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Audio Buttons and Speakers Top Audio Buttons and Speakers Increase volume button Increases system volume Decrease volume button Decreases system volume Mute button Mutes or restores volume Stereo speakers 2 Produce stereo sound Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 7 Hardware Front Panel On An SD Card or MMC is being accessed Supports SD Cards and MMCs multimedia cards Connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers Also connects the audio function of an audio video device such as a television or VCR Front Panel SD Secure Digital Card light SD Card slot Microphone jack Audio out jack Wireless device button available on select models On The wireless device light is on and an integrated wireless device is hardware enabled Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks 000008600 Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector S Video jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder projector or video capture card USB connectors 3 Connec
51. elevision Format Color television formats are modes by which television video signals are sent and received To send signals between the notebook and a television both the notebook and the television must be using the same color television format The NTSC format is common in the United States Canada Japan and South Korea The PAL format is common in Europe China Russia and Africa and the PAL M format is common in Brazil Other South American and Central American countries may use NTSC PAL or PAL M Region specific formats are set at the factory for most notebooks but the region setting can be changed on any notebook Color television format settings are changed in the Setup utility The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad For information about using the Setup utility see the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 6 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Multimedia Using Multimedia Software Using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player primarily for playing audio CDs Although video CDs can be played using Windows Media Player InterVideo WinDVD provides higher quality playback To open Windows Media Player insert a CD into the optical drive then close the tray Wait several seconds If Windows Media Player does not open select Start gt All Programs gt Windows Media Player To play or stop the CD use the on screen Play button or Stop button or
52. er to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged If the notebook will be disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks To extend the life of an inserted battery pack shut down the notebook Remove the battery pack and store it in a cool dry location If an external power supply is uncertain for example because of an electrical storm save your work then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook 4 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Using Standby Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures This section explains the default Standby Hibernation and shutdown procedures and includes information about turning the display on or off Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Standby Hibernation shutdown and display procedures use the following controls and indicators Power button Fn F5 hotkeys to initiate Standby Display switch Power standby light Identifying Standby Hibernation shutdown and display controls and indicators Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 5 Power Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Turn on the Press the power button notebook AQ Pressing the power button turns on the notebook from Results E Power standby light turns on E Operating system loads Standby Hibernation or shutdown Shut down the Select Start gt Turn Off E Power standby light notebook Computer gt Turn Off turns off E Operat
53. ess and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook 4 Briefly press the power button to start the notebook 5 When prompted press any key to boot from CD After a few minutes the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 9 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities 6 Press enter to continue A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed 7 Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue The Setup window is displayed 8 Press R to repair the selected Windows installation The repair process begins After the repair process is complete which may take up to 2 hours the notebook restarts in Windows Reinstalling the Operating System If the System Recovery and operating system repair procedures did not restore functionality to your notebook it may be necessary to reinstall the operating system CAUTION Personal data and any software you have installed on the notebook will be lost during the operating system reinstallation procedure described in this section To protect your data back up your My Documents folder before beginning the procedure For back up information and instructions select Start gt Help and Support Also see Backing Up and Restoring Data earlier in this section Q During the reinstallation you may be prompted for your product key The product key is displayed on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to t
54. f you are prompted to select a language choose carefully On some models the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation Regional settings and most other preferences that you may select as you set up the basic software can be selected or changed later after the operating system is installed When you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement you must choose Accept to continue the software setup Q During setup it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup They will not occur during standard Windows startups 1 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup Installing Optional Software Step by step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide If you prefer to install optional software now the following information may be helpful To install an application or a utility from a CD refer to the instructions included with the CD If printed instructions are not included in the CD package they may be displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted To view or install preloaded utilities or applications select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup Then E To display the descriptions and space requirements
55. fault Settings To return all Setup utility settings to default values select File menu gt Restore Defaults Identification information including ROM version information is retained Exiting the Setup Utility The Setup Utility exit options are on the File menu When you select either option Windows opens after the Setup utility closes E To close the utility and save your changes from the current session select Save changes and exit E To close the utility without saving changes from the current session select Ignore changes and exit Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 13 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Using the Support Utilities If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementary information including the Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD you may need to contact HP Using the Help and Support Window Select Start gt Help and Support or press the Fn F1 hotkeys The Help and Support window provides access to information about using your operating system and to support areas of the HP Web site Most of the support areas are available in several languages but some links may be unavailable in some regions You can use the links in the Help and Support window to Initiate an online service event with a support specialist E Download the latest drivers utilities and software updates for your notebook E Obtain information about your
56. full discharge disable Hibernation To disable Hibernation select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate tab Then clear the Enable Hibernation check box 4 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy saving timeouts expect the following performance from your system during the discharge process E The monitor will not turn off automatically Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the notebook is idle E System initiated Standby will not occur I lt CAUTION If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during discharge save your work before starting the discharge procedure To fully discharge the battery pack 1 Select the power icon on the taskbar or select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt Power Options icon gt Power Schemes tab 2 Record all settings in the Plugged In column and all settings in the Running On Batteries column so you can reset them after calibration 3 Use the drop down lists to set each item in both columns to Never 4 Select the OK button 5 Disconnect the notebook from the external power source but do not turn off the notebook 6 Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged When the battery pack is fully discharged the battery light turns off and
57. he Turn Off Monitor drop down list then select OK Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 17 Power Replacing a Battery Pack CAUTION To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack To replace the battery pack 1 Turn the notebook underside up 1 To remove a battery pack slide the battery release latch The battery pack tilts upward Then pull the battery pack out of the battery bay Removing a battery pack 4 18 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power 1 To insert a battery pack insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook then tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place Inserting a battery pack 2 To restore from Hibernation or to turn on the notebook press the power button Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack AD For information about recycling or disposing of X a used battery pack refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices Batterii niet weggooien guide Battery Notice section ae a Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 19 Power 4 20 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 Drives and Drive Media Contents Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms 5 2 Caring for Drives and Drive Media 5 3
58. he underside of the notebook To reinstall the operating system using the OS CD included with the notebook 1 Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook 2 Immediately insert the OS CD into the optical drive 3 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook 4 Briefly press the power button to start the notebook 5 When prompted press any key to boot from CD After a few minutes the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed 9 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities 6 Press enter to continue A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed 7 Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue The Setup window is displayed 8 Press esc to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system 9 Press enter to set up the operating system 10 Press to continue setup using this partition 11 Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system Quick then press enter A caution is displayed The caution explains that formatting this drive will delete all current files 12 Press F to format the drive The reinstallation process begins After the repair process is complete which may take up to 2 hours the notebook restarts in Windows and you can begin to reinstall device drivers Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software After the installation process is complete you must reinstall drivers To
59. ies 9 16 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 A Specifications The information in this appendix may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme environments Notebook Dimensions Dimension U S Metric Height 1 24 inches 3 15 cm Width 14 06 inches 35 7 cm Depth 10 inches 25 4 cm Operating Environment Factor U S Metric Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Nonoperating 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 10 000 ft 3 048 m Nonoperating 30 000 ft 9 144 m Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 A 1 Specifications Rated Input Power The notebook operates on DC power which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source Although the notebook can be powered from a stand alone DC power source HP strongly recommends that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC cable supplied or approved by HP An AC adapter provided by HP for use with this notebook is capable of accepting AC power within the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage 100 240V AC 1 7A 50 60Hz Operating current 1 5A rms Operating frequency range 50 to 60Hz The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage
60. includes 2 applications DirectCD and Easy CD Creator The Easy CD Creator application includes CD Copier E Use DirectCD with Windows Explorer to drag and drop data files between your hard drive and a CD or DVD or between your hard drive and a network drive DirectCD is often used to back up data files or to share them with other people Although DirectCD can be used with most application data files including Microsoft Office data files it cannot be used with audio files such as MP3 files Mm Use Easy CD Creator which includes CD Copier to copy either data files such as Microsoft Office files or audio files such as MP3 files to a CD or DVD m Use Easy CD Creator to copy individual audio files to a CD or DVD for example to create a CD containing only your favorites 1 Use CD Copier to duplicate a CD or DVD Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 9 Multimedia Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator CAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to a CD or DVD Before writing to a CD or DVD connect the notebook to a reliable external power source Do not write to a CD or DVD while the notebook is running on battery power Before writing to a CD or DVD close all open applications including screen savers and antivirus software except Easy CD Creator Basic Do not copy directly from a CD or DVD to another CD or DVD or from a network drive to a CD or DVD Instead copy from a CD DVD or a network drive to your hard drive
61. ing media 5 9 changing configuration during 4 2 controls and indicators 4 5 defined 4 2 identifying 5 10 initiated during critical low battery condition 4 13 initiating 2 5 4 8 resuming from 4 8 setting preferences 4 9 when to use 4 2 hotkeys changing function of Fn F5 4 9 identifying 3 4 procedures 3 6 Quick Reference 3 5 hotkeys commands access Help and Support 3 6 display brightness 3 7 initiate QuickLock 3 7 Index 4 Startup and Reference Guide Index initiate Standby 3 7 4 7 media commands 3 8 Open Internet Explorer 3 6 Quick Reference 3 5 switch image 3 6 hub USB 8 2 humidity specifications A 1 l IDE Integrated Drive Electronics light 5 4 identifying components additional 2 16 display 2 2 IEC 60950 compliance 1 16 IEEE 802 11 compliance 1 13 infrared port 2 12 7 13 International Telecommunications Union ITU 7 2 InterVideo WinDVD error message 6 7 managing region settings 6 8 playing video CDs and DVDs 6 7 ITU International Telecommunications Union 7 2 J jack audio out 2 8 6 4 microphone 2 8 6 4 RJ 11 2 9 7 3 RJ 45 2 9 7 11 S Video 2 8 2 9 6 5 Japan specific modem adapter 2 17 key applications 2 4 Fn 2 4 function F1 F2 etc 2 4 hotkeys 3 4 keypad 2 4 3 9 num lock 3 10 Windows logo 2 4 See also button s latch switch display keyboard language 1 10 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 2 15 9 10 modem ap
62. ing system shuts down E Notebook turns off Turn off the display Close the notebook when the notebook is closed When the notebook is closed the display presses the display switch which then turns off the display If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook with this procedure see Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures next in this section Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to the Windows shutdown procedure Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided E Ifthe notebook is running Windows XP Professional Press ctri alt delete Select the Shut Down button then select Shut down from the drop down list E Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds E Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For battery pack removal instructions see the Replacing a Battery Pack section later in this chapter 4 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task User initiated Standby Procedure With the notebook on use either of the following procedures E Press the Fn F5 hotkeys HM Select Start gt Turn off Computer gt Stand by Result HM Power standby light flashes E Screen clears System initiated Standby If the notebook is running on exte
63. ings 6 8 starting from 5 10 See also drive media E Easy CD Creator CD Copier when to use 6 9 DirectCD when to use 6 9 features 6 9 formats 6 11 obtaining 6 9 preparing to use 6 10 prompt UDF 6 10 settings 6 12 source drive vs destination drive 6 10 eject button optical drive 5 6 PC Card 8 6 electric shock warning 1 16 electrical storm safety issues 1 14 electrostatic discharge ESD 5 3 8 11 Startup and Reference Guide Index 3 Index emergency shutdown procedures 1 10 4 6 enablers PC Card 8 4 End User License Agreement 1 8 environmental specifications A 1 error message No Dial Tone 7 8 Playback Of Content From This Region Not Permitted 6 7 ESD electrostatic discharge 5 3 8 11 exhaust vent 2 10 external monitor connecting 8 2 connector 2 9 switching image 3 6 F fan vents 2 10 2 14 FCC notice 1 16 FDD floppy disk drive 5 2 flash memory card 8 7 flash RAM card 8 7 Fn key changing Standby function 4 9 hotkeys function 3 4 identifying 2 4 keypad functions 3 10 Standby function 4 5 video device function 6 6 function keys 2 4 3 4 H hard drive bay identifying 2 13 replacing hard drive 5 10 hard drive internal defined 5 2 displaying amount of free space on 8 10 replacing 5 10 retaining screws 5 11 5 14 space on required for Hibernation file 8 10 See also drives headphones 6 4 Help and Support window 3 6 9 14 Hibernation avoiding when play
64. ional cable lock is a security device that prevents unauthorized removal of the notebook Loop the cable around a secure object then insert the cable lock into the security cable slot and lock it with the cable lock key Connecting an optional cable lock 8 16 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Contents Updating Software 0 2 eee eee eee 9 2 Preparing for a Software Update 9 2 Downloading and Installing an Update 9 4 Backing Up and Restoring Data 9 7 Setting a System Restore Point 9 7 Restoring to a System Restore Point 9 7 Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System 9 8 Repairing the Operating System 9 8 Reinstalling the Operating System 9 9 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other SOWAT praa e eina ada need ae eek Seb 9 10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System 9 11 Using the Setup Utility 2 0 0 0 2 eee eee 9 11 Opening the Setup Utility 0 0 9 11 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility 9 12 Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings 9 12 Exiting the Setup Utility 00 0 9 12 Using the Support Utilities 0 000 9 13 Using the Help and Support Window 9 13 Using Support Telephone Numbers 9 14 Startup and Reference Guide P
65. ions category gt Regional and Language Options icon gt Regional Options tab The current country configuration of the modem is displayed in the Location panel Adding a Country Configuration CAUTION To prevent the loss of your current country configuration do not delete or replace your current country configuration Additional country configurations can be added without deleting the current configuration TAN CAUTION To prevent modem malfunction and violation of telecommunications regulations and laws use the modem only with the country configuration for the country in which you are using the modem To add a country configuration 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections category 2 From the See Also menu in the left column of the window select Phone and Modem Options gt Dialing Rules tab 7 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Communications 3 Select the New button then type a name for the new location in the Location Name field 4 Select a country or region for the new location from the Country Region list If you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem the country configuration defaults to USA or UK 5 Select the OK button gt OK button Solving Travel Connection Problems If you experience connection problems while using a modem outside the country in which you purchased the notebook the following suggestions may be helpf
66. k E Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power and also protects your work during a power outage mA battery pack in the notebook discharges more quickly even when the notebook is turned off than a battery pack that has been removed from the notebook and stored in a cool dry location Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 3 Power Choosing Standby Hibernation or Shutdown If you plan to resume shortly Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or power conservation The amount of time a battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack E Initiating Standby clears the screen uses less power than leaving the notebook on and your work returns quickly to the screen when you resume from Standby A fully charged new battery pack can typically support Standby for up to 48 hours E Initiating Hibernation clears the screen and uses much less power than Standby Returning to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than returning to work saved in Standby but is faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook A fully charged new battery pack can typically support Hibernation for several weeks If you plan to resume within 2 weeks Shut down the notebook If possible connect the notebook to external pow
67. less setup and configuration 1 13 installing 1 9 See also software Index 10 Startup and Reference Guide Index Vv VCR audio out jack function 6 4 connecting 6 5 vents fan 2 10 2 14 video CDs DVDs See CD s DVD s video device connecting audio 6 5 S Video jack 6 5 turning on and off 6 6 viruses computer 1 15 volume adjusting 6 2 WwW WiFi certification 1 13 Windows applications key 2 4 Windows logo key 2 4 Windows Media Player accessing with Digital Audio button 6 7 using with audio CDs WinDVD error message 6 7 managing region settings 6 8 playing video CDs and DVDs 6 7 wireless device button 1 11 2 8 certification label 2 15 identifying 1 11 light 1 11 2 6 setting up 1 11 WLAN products Cisco Aironet 1 13 Startup and Reference Guide Index 1 1 Index Index 12 Startup and Reference Guide 2003 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries SD Logo is a trademark 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 Startup and Reference Guide HP Notebook Series
68. ly by an HP authorized service provider AN WARNING To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook shut down the notebook unplug the power cord and remove the battery pack before installing a memory module CAUTION To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic components before beginning this procedure discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide Electrostatic Discharge chapter 1 Save your work and shut down the notebook If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation briefly press the power button If your work returns to the screen save your work exit all applications then shut down the notebook 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook 3 Disconnect the power cord 4 Remove the battery pack Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 11 Hardware Options and Upgrades 5 Turn the notebook underside up 6 Remove the memory compartment screw then lift up and remove the memory compartment cover Opening the memory compartment 8 12 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades 7 Remove or insert the memory module To remove a memory module a Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module Th
69. merada ees pA ecg eal eS 3 4 Identifying Hotkeys 000 5 3 4 Hotkey Quick Reference 3 5 Hotkey Procedures 0 0 000 5 3 6 Hotkey Commands 00 3 6 Keypad sre tec actin ie Eee ee ee BAS 3 9 Turning the Keypad On and Off 3 10 Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys 3 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 3 1 Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components TouchPad TouchPad on off button Left and right TouchPad buttons TouchPad light TouchPad scroll zones 2 z gt 5 2 EL Identifying TouchPad components 3 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation selection and scroll functions of an optional external mouse To move the pointer slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer If the pointer continues to move after you lift your finger from the TouchPad surface wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving To execute the click functions of the left or right button on an external mouse press the left or right TouchPad button To scroll upward press the icon in the upward scroll zone To scroll downward press the icon in the downward scroll zone To enable or disable the TouchPad press the TouchPad button When the
70. nced Users Only 2 18 specifications 7 2 speed 7 2 troubleshooting travel connections 7 7 virus protection 1 15 monitor external connecting 8 2 external monitor connector 2 9 switching display 3 6 mouse external connecting 8 2 USB connectors 2 9 multimedia card 8 7 N network cable 2 16 connecting 7 11 RJ 45 jack 2 9 specifications 7 10 speed 7 10 Index 6 Startup and Reference Guide Index No Dial Tone error message 7 8 Norton AntiVirus 2003 1 15 notebook model family type and serial number 9 3 NTSC television format 6 6 num lock key 3 10 light 2 6 number Product Key 2 15 serial 2 15 numeric keypad 3 9 O opening the notebook 1 4 operating environment specifications A 1 operating system installing retail version of 9 12 loading 4 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 2 15 Product Key number 2 15 reinstalling 9 9 repairing 9 9 shutting down 4 6 optical disc See CD s DVD s optical drive avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 5 9 boot order 5 10 identifying 2 11 See also drives P PAL PAL M television formats 6 6 parallel connector 2 9 passwords 9 12 PC Card configuring 8 4 functions 8 4 inserting removing 8 5 stopping 8 6 types available 8 4 PC Card eject button 2 11 pointing device 3 3 port infrared 2 12 7 13 power button 2 5 connecting the notebook to external 1 5 conservation 4 2 4 17 controls 4 5 cord 2 16
71. nd not visible from signals outside the notebook Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA compliant device Power connector Connects an AC adapter cable Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook The notebook has 2 antennas The second is on the left side of the notebook For optimal transmissions keep the areas immediately over the antennas free from obstructions 2 12 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Underside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside Bays and Memory Compartment Battery bay Holds a battery pack Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay Memory compartment Contains 1 memory slot for an optional 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1024 MB memory module As shipped the memory slot may be filled with a replaceable memory module or vacant depending on the notebook model Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 13 Hardware Docking Connector and Vents Underside Docking Connector and Vent Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator Vents 3 Allow airflow to cool internal components A To prevent overheating use the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents Do not allow a soft surface such as beddi
72. ndations for speeds up to 33 6 Kbps V 44 data compression algorithm V 90 V 92 ITU digital analog modem pair recommendations for speeds up to 56 Kbps The digital analog modem pair rates allow faster downloads only from compliant digital sources Maximum achievable download rates are currently unknown may not reach 56 Kbps and will vary with line conditions Maximum achievable upload rates are limited to 48 Kbps may not reach 48 Kbps and will vary with line conditions 7 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Communications Connecting the Modem Selecting Connectors A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ 45 network jack CAUTION Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble RJ 11 telephone jacks but are not compatible with the modem Jacks for analog telephone lines and procedures for connecting the modem vary by country If you are connecting a modem in a country where RJ 11 telephone jacks are standard follow the instructions in Connecting a Modem to an RJ 11 Jack next in this section m If you are connecting a modem in a country where RJ 11 telephone jacks are not standard a modem adapter specific to the country in which you purchased the notebook is included with the notebook Follow the instructions in Connecting a Modem with an Adapter
73. nel gt Network and Internet Connections category 2 From the See Also menu in the left column of the window select Phone and Modem Options gt Modems tab 3 Select your modem gt Properties button gt Modem tab 4 Clear the Wait For Dial Tone Before Dialing check box 5 Select the OK button gt OK button m If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error message after clearing the check box 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections category 2 From the See Also menu in the left column of the Network and Internet Connections window select Phone and Modem Options gt Dialing Rules tab Select your location then select the Edit button 4 Select your location from the Country Region list If you select a country or region that is not supported by the modem the country configuration defaults to USA or UK 5 Select the OK button 7 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Communications 7 8 9 In the Phone and Modem Options window select the Modems tab Select your modem gt Properties button gt Modem tab Clear the Wait For Dial Tone Before Dialing check box Select the OK button gt OK button Accessing Communication Software To access preinstalled modem software including software for terminal emulation and data transfer select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications then select an application wizard or utility Finding AT
74. ng clothing or a thick rug to block airflow As shipped the docking connector is not visible The docking connector is beneath the docking connector cover which protects the connector when the connector is not in use 2 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number You may need this number to update or troubleshoot the operating system The system label provides regulatory information about the notebook The product identification label contains the serial number of the notebook and a code describing the original configuration of the notebook You will need the notebook serial number if you call customer support The modem approvals label which is affixed to an optional internal modem provides regulatory information Wireless certification labels which are specific to various types of optional wireless devices are affixed to the notebook and provide regulatory information Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 15 Hardware Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region country notebook model and the optional hardware ordered The following sections identify the standard external acces
75. notebook image then shuts down the notebook When you resume from Hibernation your work returns to the screen exactly as you left it The following information may be useful as you manage Hibernation M Saving your work before initiating Hibernation is not usually necessary but is a recommended precaution 4 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power E To determine whether the notebook is in Hibernation or turned off press the power button 4 Ifthe notebook is in Hibernation your work returns to the screen 1 Ifthe notebook is off Windows loads E Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled To prevent loss of work during a critical low battery condition disable Hibernation only during a battery pack calibration To verify that Hibernation is enabled select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options icon gt Hibernate tab If Hibernation is enabled the Enable Hibernation check box is selected CAUTION If the configuration of the notebook system is changed during Hibernation it may not be possible to resume from Hibernation When the notebook is in Hibernation E Do not add or remove a memory module HM Do not connect or disconnect an external device E Do not insert or remove a CD DVD PC Card SD Card or MMC Shutdown Shutdown procedures turn off the notebook Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how you wor
76. notebook such as specifications white papers customer advisories and all documentation included with your notebook 9 14 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers To obtain a list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers use either of the following methods Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt System icon Then near the lower edge of the System Properties window select the Support Information button Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet English only included with your notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center Preparing to Call Technical Support To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem have the notebook and the following information available when you call Serial number and model description which are provided on labels affixed to the notebook Purchase date on the invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages that have been displayed Operating system version number and registration number To display the operating system version number and registration number select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt System icon gt General tab Brand and model of an optional printer Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 15 Software Updates Restorations and Utilit
77. nstalling software refer to Chapter 9 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities E For supplementary information about the notebook refer to the Documentation Library CD The Documentation Library CD included with all models includes the following guides Additional guides for example instruction manuals for using an optional Bluetooth device are included with select models For Information About These Topics MH Caring for the notebook and drives E Preparing the notebook for transport E Traveling with the notebook internationally Select This Guide Maintenance Shipping and Travel E Solving notebook problems yourself Troubleshooting E Getting help E Governmental and safety information Regulatory and Safety a Notices Protecting the notebook from static electricity Ergonomic and safety information Safety amp Comfort Guide General instructions for using modem AT commands Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only AT commands supported by an Agere modem An optional internal modem supports the Agere command set Available in English only Agere Command Set Advanced Users Only 2 18 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad soci eee tas See Eee Seabee Soe Be 3 2 Identifying TouchPad Components 3 2 Using the TouchPad 00 3 3 Setting TouchPad Preferences 3 3 Hotkey Seere
78. nstalling an Update Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPag Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a RomPaq Most download packages contain a file named Readme txt A Readme txt file contains detailed descriptive installation and troubleshooting information about the download The Readme txt files included with RomPags are English only The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing E A ROM update E A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update 9 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing a ROM Update CAUTION To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter or a DC cable Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power During the download and installation E Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet HM Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation HM Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord Downloading a ROM Update 1 Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook Select Start gt Help and Support then select a software update link Or visit the
79. ormation about the notebook and provides settings for startup password port Setup utility appearance and other preferences Opening the Setup Utility To access most settings 1 Start up or restart the notebook 2 Before Windows opens and while the F10 ROM Based Setup prompt is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen press F10 On some models you must start up not restart the notebook to access the settings for a hard drive password Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows based it does not support the TouchPad Navigation and selection are by keystroke E To navigate use the up and down arrow keys or tab E To select an item use the arrow keys to select the item then press enter E To close a display but remain in the Setup utility press esc An on screen guide to navigation and selection is displayed at the lower edge of most Setup utility submenu screens To minimize keystrokes by using the lt Alt gt Key Activates Accelerators feature 1 Press and hold alt A letter or number in most on screen items is highlighted 2 Press the keyboard key corresponding to the highlighted letter or number in the item you want to select For example to select an on screen OK button press alt When the O in OK is highlighted press 0 Restoring Setup Utility De
80. play switch function select a function from the drop down list for When I Close The Lid Of My Portable Computer 2 Select the OK button The Hibernate function is available in the power button sleep button and display switch drop down lists only if Hibernation is enabled Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 9 Power Using Battery Power Identifying the Battery and Power Standby Lights Battery pack procedures refer to the Power standby light Battery light Identifying the battery and power standby lights 4 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook switches between external power and battery power according to the availability of external power To conserve the charge in an inserted battery pack the notebook runs on external power whenever external power is available External power can be supplied from an electrical outlet through an AC adapter or an optional DC cable If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external power the notebook switches to battery power only if the AC adapter or DC cable is disconnected from the notebook The Power Meter icon in the system tray changes shape whenever the power source changes between battery power and external power Charging a Battery Pack The battery pack charges whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter or an optional DC ca
81. provals 2 15 product identification 2 15 system 2 15 wireless certification 2 15 language choosing during setup 1 8 selecting keyboard 1 10 latch battery pack locking 4 19 battery pack release 2 13 display release 2 2 See also button s switch display light s battery 2 6 caps lock 2 6 hard drive 2 6 IDE drive 5 4 mute 2 6 Startup and Reference Guide Index 5 Index num lock 3 10 power standby 2 6 wireless device 1 11 2 6 line out jack 2 8 6 4 lock security cable 8 16 locked system emergency shutdown procedures 1 10 4 6 locking latches battery pack 4 19 lock up system 2 5 low battery conditions identifying 4 13 M Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide 2 18 media hotkeys 3 8 Media Player Windows 6 7 media drive affected by airport security 5 3 cancelling AutoPlay on 5 8 caring for 5 3 displaying contents of 5 8 inserting removing CD or DVD 5 5 types and terms 5 2 See also drives memory compartment 2 13 displaying amount of 8 10 increasing RAM 8 10 module removing or inserting 8 11 modules supported 8 10 microphone jack 2 8 microphone connecting 6 4 8 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 2 15 mode dialing 7 7 model identifying notebook 9 3 modem Agere Command Set Advanced Users Only 2 18 approvals label 2 15 cable 2 16 connecting 7 3 country configurations 7 6 country specific adapter 2 17 Modem Command Guidelines Adva
82. rd mouse drive printer scanner or hub to the notebook A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the notebook or to other USB devices Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system E Powered hubs must be connected to external power E Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB connector on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub 8 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades The USB connectors on the notebook support USB 2 0 and 1 1 compliant devices By default USB devices function only while the operating system is loaded To use a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup before Windows loads or in a non Windows application or utility enable USB legacy support in the Setup utility For more information about using the Setup utility see the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 Identifying the 3 USB connectors on the notebook Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 3 Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a PC Card 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 notebook PC Card slot supports both 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Cards PC Cards can be used
83. rease the amount of RAM random access memory in the notebook with an optional HP approved memory module The notebook memory slot supports one 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1024 MB memory module Some notebook models ship with a vacant memory slot On other models the memory slot contains a preinstalled memory module that can be replaced at any time Displaying Memory Information When RAM is increased the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file E To display the amount of RAM in the system Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt System icon gt General tab E To display both the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by the hibernation file Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt Power Options icon gt Hibernate tab 8 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module WARNING To prevent exposure to electrical shock access only the memory compartment during this procedure The memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays are the only user accessible internal compartments on the notebook All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened on
84. reinstall drivers using the Driver Recovery CD included with the notebook 1 While running Windows insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical drive If the CD does not open within several seconds select Start gt Run Then type D SWSETUP APPINSTL SETUP EXE where D indicates the optical drive 2 Follow the on screen instructions for installing drivers After the drivers are reinstalled you must reinstall any software you added to the notebook Reinstallation instructions are usually provided on the software CD in the CD package or at the manufacturer s Web site Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 1 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a restoration CD is enhanced by HP The HP enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives and PC Cards CAUTION Replacing an operating system enhanced by HP with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all HP enhancements In some cases the loss of these enhancements may result in an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support Using the Setup Utility The Setup utility is a preinstalled ROM based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load The utility reports inf
85. rence Guide Part 2 8 7 Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting an SD Card or MMC To insert an SD Card or MMC 1 Hold the card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently push the card into the SD Card slot until the card is seated The card will extend outward slightly beyond the notebook Inserting an SD Card or MMC 8 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing an SD Card or MMC To remove an SD Card or MMC 1 Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the card To stop a data transfer select the cancel button in the operating system Copying window 2 Push the card inward until it is released 3 Pull the card out of the slot Releasing and removing an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC An inserted SD Card or MMC uses power even when the card is not in use Disabling the card conserves power To disable an inserted SD Card or MMC double click the My Computer icon on the Windows Desktop right click the drive assigned to the card then select Eject The card is stopped but is not released from the SD Card slot To restart the card remove then reinsert the card For instructions see Inserting an SD Card or MMC and Removing an SD Card or MMC in this chapter Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 8 9 Hardware Options and Upgrades Increasing Memory You can inc
86. rightness Fn F8 The Fn F8 hotkeys increase notebook screen brightness Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 3 7 Keyboard Play Pause or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn F9 The Fn F9 hotkeys function only when an audio CD or DVD is inserted If the audio CD or DVD is E Not playing press the Fn F9 hotkeys to begin or resume the play Mm Playing press the Fn F9 hotkeys to pause the play Stop an Audio CD or DVD Fn F10 The Fn F10 hotkeys stop the play of an audio CD or DVD that is playing Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn F11 The Fn F11 hotkeys play the previously played track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn F12 The Fn F12 hotkeys play the next track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing 3 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Keyboard Keypad The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the keypad is turned on each keypad key performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Identifying the keypad keys Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 3 9 Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off When the keypad is off press Fn num Ik to turn the keypad on When the keypad is on press Fn num Ik to turn the keypad off The num lock light turns on when the keypad is on Identifying the Fn and num Ik keys and the num lock light Switching the Fun
87. rk connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry which prevents interference with TV and radio reception To connect the cable 1 Identify the RJ 45 network jack on the notebook 2 Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression circuitry toward the notebook 3 Plug the network cable into the notebook RJ 45 network jack 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the network RJ 45 jack Connecting a network cable WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the network cable before accessing an internal compartment of the notebook Internal compartments include the memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 11 Communications Turning a Network Connection Off and On To conserve power turn off a network connection you are not using To turn off a network connection log off the network then disconnect the network cable E To turn on a network connection connect the network cable then log on to the network Accessing the Network at Startup To connect the notebook to a PXE Preboot eXecution Environment server during startup you must enable the internal NIC for startup then respond to the Network Service Boot prompt each time you want to connect to the server To enable the NIC for startup and set the notebook to display the Network Service Boot prompt each time the notebook is started or
88. rnal power the system does not initiate Standby If the notebook is running on battery power the system initiates Standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity Power standby light flashes E Screen clears Resume from user initiated or system initiated Standby E Briefly press the power button or move or click any button on an optional external USB mouse WE ifthe display was closed while the notebook was in Standby open the display Power standby light turns on E Your work returns to the screen Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 7 Power Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task User initiated Hibernation Procedure With the notebook on use either of the following procedures E Briefly press the power button E Select Start gt Shut Down gt Hibernate If the Hibernate option is not displayed press and hold shift If the notebook is in Standby you must resume from Standby before you can initiate Hibernation Q Result E Power standby light turns off E Screen clears System initiated Hibernation If the notebook is running on external power the system does not initiate Hibernation If the notebook is running on battery power the system initiates Hibernation H After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or E When an inserted battery pack reaches a critical low battery condition 1 percent of a full charge
89. rns off Identifying the audio buttons and mute light 6 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Multimedia Using the Internal Speakers The internal speakers play sound in stereo from applications the operating system games drive media the Internet and other sources If an external device such as a headset is connected to the audio out jack the internal speakers are disabled Identifying the internal speakers Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 3 Multimedia Connecting an Audio Device A WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones or a headset CAUTION To prevent possible damage to an external device do not plug a monaural single sound channel plug into the audio out jack The notebook has 2 audio jacks E The microphone jack connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone If a monaural microphone is connected the same information is recorded on both channels The audio out jack sometimes called a line out jack connects headphones or powered external stereo speakers The audio out jack is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio video device such as a television or VCR When you connect a device to the audio out jack 1 Use only a 3 5 mm plug 1 The internal speakers are disabled Identifying the audio jacks 6 4 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Multimedia Connecting
90. s and complete all activities that are supported by the PC Card 2 To stop a PC Card select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar then select the PC Card To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon select in the taskbar the icon for Show Hidden Icons 3 To release the PC Card press the PC Card eject button If the PC Card button does not extend while a PC Card is in the PC Card slot press the button once to extend the button then press the button again to release the PC Card 4 Gently pull out the PC Card Removing a PC Card 8 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Options and Upgrades Using an SD Card or MMC DP CAUTION To prevent damage to the SD Card connectors M Use minimal force when inserting an SD Card or MMC into an SD Card slot E Do not move or transport the notebook while an SD Card or MMC is inserted SD Secure Digital Cards and MMCs multimedia cards are flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing These cards are often used with SD equipped cameras and PDAs as well as notebooks The SD Card features on the notebook support both SD Cards and MMCs Using the SD Card Light The SD Card light turns on when an inserted SD Card or MMC is being accessed The SD Card light turns off when an inserted SD Card or MMC is inactive or when the SD Card slot is empty Identifying the SD Card light Startup and Refe
91. s on if either or both wireless devices are turned off by using the device software rather than by using the wireless device button Setting Up a Bluetooth Device To set up a Bluetooth device install the Bluetooth software preloaded on your notebook 1 To enable the Bluetooth device and the software setup press the wireless device button The wireless device light turns on 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup Select the Bluetooth software then follow the setup instructions on the screen For more configuration information and usage instructions refer on the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD included with your notebook to the Bluetooth Getting Started guide and to the Bluetooth User s Guide Setting Up a Wireless Device To set up an Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter follow the instructions at the HP Web site at http Awww hp com for downloading and installing the SoftPaq for the Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter For general information about accessing downloading and installing a SoftPaq see Chapter 9 in section Updating Software To set up any other wireless device you may use the HP setup and configuration utility preloaded on your notebook or the default Windows XP wireless network connection utility Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup The HP setup and configuration utility supports legacy operating systems and Cisco Compatible Extension program
92. sories and components included with most notebook models Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components Cables and Cord Modem cable Connects a modem to an RJ 11 telephone included with select jack or to a country specific modem adapter models A modem cable has a 6 pin RJ 11 telephone connector at each end Network cable Connects the notebook to an Ethernet included with select network jack models A network cable has an 8 pin RJ 45 network connector at each end Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet Power cords vary in appearance by region and country 2 16 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Adapters and Battery Pack o o A Nooo Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power Country specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a adapter included by region non RuJ 11 telephone jack as required Japan specific outlet adapter Connects the AC adapter to a 2 prong Japan only electrical outlet Battery pack Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 17 Hardware Restoration and Documentation CDs CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook E For information about restoring repairing or rei
93. t optional 2 0 compliant USB devices RJ 45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable An Ethernet network cable is included with select models RJ 11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable A modem cable is included with select models Parallel connector available on select models Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer 1394 connector Connects an optional 1394 device such as a camcorder Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 9 Hardware Vent Rear Panel Vent Exhaust vent Provides airflow to cool internal components A To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Do not allow a hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow The notebook has 3 vents The other vents are on the underside of the notebook 2 10 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Hardware Left Side Left Side PC Card slot Supports an optional Type or Type Il 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Card PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot Optical drive Supports an optical disc The type of optical drive for example a CD DVD or combination CD DVD drive varies by model Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 11 Hardware Right Side Right Side Antenna available on select Sends and receives wireless device models a
94. t that is easily accessible at all times E Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet Hit provided with a three conductor power cord with a three pin attachment plug plug the cord into a grounded earthed outlet Do not ache the power cord grounding pin The grounding pin is an important safety feature WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture health and work habits for computer users The Satety amp Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is available on the Web at http www hp com ergo on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product WARNING This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power As a result of increased power consumption it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously To avoid potential discomfort or burns do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods The notebook complies with the E EN surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 1 16 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Part 2 Reference Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 2 Har
95. t the notebook to external AC power 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter then into an electrical outlet When the notebook is receiving external power the battery light turns on oe j O Connecting the notebook to external power Power cords and outlets vary by region and country Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 1 5 Startup Charging a New Battery Pack The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power Charge status is indicated by the battery light E The battery light is on and orange while a battery pack inserted into the notebook is charging E The battery light is on and green when a battery pack inserted into the notebook is fully charged HP recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light turns green A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook after initial software setup is complete but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has been fully charged Identifying the battery light 1 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 1 Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook press the power button When the notebook turns on the power standby light turns on and you are prompted to begin software setup
96. tart gt Help amp Support gt Tools Notebook and diagnostic information is displayed 2 Select System Restore then follow the on screen instructions for restoring the notebook to a Restore Point 9 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The OS CD included with your notebook can be used to repair or reinstall the operating system Both operations may take one to 2 hours to complete E Repairing the operating system preserves your data and settings E Reinstalling the operating system deletes all files on the notebook After the operating system has been reinstalled all device drivers must also be reinstalled HP recommends that you try to restore your system by using the System Restore utility before you consider repairing or reinstalling your operating system For restoration instructions see Backing Up and Restoring Data earlier in this chapter If a System Restore restoration fails to restore functionality first try to repair the operating system If the repair procedure does not restore functionality you may need to reinstall the operating system Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your personal data 1 Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook 2 Immediately insert the OS CD included with the notebook into the optical drive 3 Pr
97. te running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level For example the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD 4 12 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Power Managing Low Battery Conditions The information in this section describes default alerts and system responses Identifying Low Battery Conditions When the battery pack is the only power source for the notebook and drops to 10 percent of a full charge the notebook has reached a low battery condition A text warning message appears on the screen If a low battery condition is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack continues to drop the notebook eventually enters a critical low battery condition Then if the notebook is on or in Standby E If Hibernation is enabled the system initiates Hibernation Unsaved work may be lost If Hibernation is disabled the notebook remains briefly in Standby then shuts down The power standby light turns off and the notebook cannot save system memory to the hard drive Resolving Low Battery Conditions CAUTION If the notebook has reached a critical low battery condition and has begun to initiate Hibernation do not restore power until Hibernation is complete When Hibernation is complete the power standby light turns off If external power is available connect the not
98. te to devices with magnetic fields Products with magnetic fields include video and audio tape erasure products monitors and speakers Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport security devices that check carry on luggage usually while it is placed on a conveyor belt use x rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette Do not spray a drive with cleaners Avoid exposing a drive to liquids or temperature extremes If you mail a drive ship it in packaging that protects it from shock vibration extreme temperatures and high humidity Label the package FRAGILE CAUTION To prevent damage to drive media HM Do not open the metal shutter of a diskette or touch the disk within the diskette case HM Do not expose a diskette to a strong magnetic field such as the security field used by a walk through security device or a handheld security wand M Clean a CD or DVD only with a disc cleaning kit available from most electronics retailers Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 3 Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the notebook The type of optical drive varies by notebook model An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it as instructed in the drive documentation to one of the USB universal serial bus connectors or to th
99. tebook The product name notebook model and notebook serial number are also displayed in the same section of the Setup utility that displays ROM information as described in the next section Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the notebook you need to know the version of the currently installed ROM ROM information is displayed in the Setup utility The Setup utility is a non Windows utility that does not support the TouchPad For complete information about using the Setup utility see the Using the Setup Utility section in Chapter 9 1 To open the Setup utility turn on or restart the notebook 2 Before Windows opens and while the F10 ROM Based Setup prompt is displayed in the lower left section of the screen press F10 3 Use the arrow keys to select the File menu then press enter Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 3 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities 4 Use the down arrow key to select System Info then press enter The ROM version and date are displayed in the System BIOS Version field 5 To close the System Info window and exit the Setup utility without changing any settings a Press esc to close the window b Use the arrow keys to select the File menu then press enter c Use the arrow keys to select Ignore changes and exit then press enter Downloading and I
100. the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is available 5 6 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Drives and Drive Media Removing a Disc Without Power If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available the release button on the optical drive will not work To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button 1 Insert the end of a small object like a paper clip into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 3 Remove the disc from the tray by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is not available Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 5 7 Drives and Drive Media Playing a Disc You can play a CD in a CD drive or a DVD drive You can play a DVD only in a DVD drive The information in this section applies to most optical drives and most disc software For information about sp
101. the notebook shuts down Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 4 15 Power Recharging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the notebook to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns green You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off 2 Select the Power icon on the taskbar or select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance icon gt Power Options icon gt Power Schemes tab 3 Reenter the settings you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column 4 Select the OK button AN CAUTION After calibrating the battery pack reenable Hibernation select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Hibernate tab then select the Enable Hibernation check box Storing a Battery Pack If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks remove and store the battery pack A N CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time High temperatures which may be present in parked cars or some workplaces accelerate the self discharge rate of a stored battery pack To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack place it in a location that is cool and dry To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displ
102. tware package you have downloaded Select the file that includes an exe extension for example Filename exe The installation begins To complete the installation follow the instructions on the screen Q After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from the HP folder Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 9 7 Software Updates Restorations and Utilities Backing Up and Restoring Data The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and functional configurations by using System Restore points System Restore points are restorable benchmark snapshots of your system The notebook may set System Restore points whenever you change personal settings or add software or hardware Setting System Restore points manually provides additional protection for your system files and settings HP recommends that you set System Restore points E Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware E Periodically whenever the system is performing optimally Setting a System Restore Point To set a System Restore point manually 1 Select Start gt Help amp Support gt Tools Notebook and diagnostic information is displayed 2 Select System Restore then follow the on screen instructions for setting a Restore Point Restoring to a System Restore Point To restore the notebook to a System Restore point 1 Select S
103. ul Before changing any settings you may want to write down your current settings so you can quickly replace those settings when you return home Check the Line A 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 probably an analog line Check the Dialing Mode Dial a few digits on the telephone then listen for clicks or tones Clicks indicate that the telephone line supports pulse dialing Tones indicate that the telephone line supports tone dialing To set an internal modem to support a dialing mode 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections category 2 From the See Also menu in the left column of the window select Phone and Modem Options gt Dialing Rules tab 3 Select your location then select the Edit button 4 Select the Tone or Pulse radio button 5 Select the OK button gt OK button Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 7 7 Communications Check the Telephone Number Dial the telephone number on the telephone verify that the remote modem is answering then hang up Check the Dial Tone If a modem receives a dial tone it does not recognize the modem will not dial and will display a No Dial Tone error message E To set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing 1 Select Start gt Control Pa
104. ur drive a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted message is displayed when you insert the DVD To play the DVD you must change the region setting on your DVD drive CAUTION The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times HM The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the drive E The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent tield in the WinDVD window The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change To change the region setting on drive media 1 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 2 If WinDVD does not open after a short pause select Start gt All Programs gt InterVideo WinDVD gt InterVideo WinDVD 6 8 Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 Multimedia 3 Select the Properties icon in the lower right corner of the window 4 Select the General tab 5 Select the button for the region 6 Select the OK button Using Easy CD Creator Easy CD Creator is a data transfer utility that enables you to create or duplicate optical drive media The utility is installed on select models and can be used with any CD or DVD supported by any optical drive in the system When Easy CD Creator is installed a Burn CD amp DVDs with Roxio icon is displayed at Start gt All Programs gt Start Menu Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Easy CD Creator
105. use the media hotkeys described in the Hotkeys section of Chapter 3 Using WinDVD WinDVD is an application that enables you to play DVD movies or video CDs If WinDVD is included with your notebook the application is preinstalled Playing a DVD or Video CD For best playback quality save and close all files and software unrelated to playing the DVD or video CD If a DVD displays a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted error message stop the DVD change the region setting then restart the DVD For information about changing the region setting see Managing DVD Region Settings next in this chapter Startup and Reference Guide Part 2 6 7 Multimedia To play a DVD or video CD 1 Insert the DVD or video CD into the optical drive 2 Assign WinDVD to play the video 1 Ifthe Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is displayed select Play Video By Using WinDVD 1 Ifthe Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is not displayed select Start gt All Programs gt InterVideo WinDVD gt InterVideo WinDVD 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Managing 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 yo

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