Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide
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Contents Getting Started with Your Notebook ............................................................................ 11 Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12 What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 12 To buy accessories ................................................................................................
Taking Care of Your Computer .................................................................................. 41 To protect your hard disk drive ............................................................................. 41 To maintain your computer ................................................................................... 41 To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 42 To extend the life of the display......................
To connect a USB device ...................................................................................... 78 To connect an audio device................................................................................... 79 To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 80 To use a TV set as a monitor................................................................................. 81 To connect an IEEE 1394 device ...........................
Support and Service ..................................................................................................... 125 Getting Assistance for Your Computer..................................................................... 126 To get help from the Web ................................................................................... 126 To get support or service..................................................................................... 126 To receive repair service ......................
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with high standards of quality and attention to detail. This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you run into trouble. What’s in the box? • Notebook PC. • Battery (installed). • AC adapter and power cord. • Quick Setup poster. • Startup Guide.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Taking Inventory To buy accessories You can buy accessories for your computer online. For the latest accessories and options, visit the Compaq Consumer Support Web site (www.compaq.com/consumersupport). We currently offer accessories such as the following: • AC adapter. • RAM modules for expanding memory. • Battery. • Port replicator. To find more information The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related products.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Computer open/close latch. 7. Hard disk drive. 2. One-Touch buttons. 8. Infrared port (certain models). 3. Keyboard status lights. 9. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (certain models). 4. Power button. Turns the computer on and off. 5. Touch pad, scroll pad, click buttons, plus on-off button. 10. Battery. 6.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 13. AC adapter jack. 21. Modem port. 14. Two universal serial bus ports (USB). 15. LAN port. 22. PC Card and CardBus slot and button (certain models have two slots and two buttons). 16. S-video port. 23. IEEE 1394 port (certain models). 17. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 24. Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out (headphones). 18.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 28. Hard disk drive. 31. Reset button. 29. Battery latch. 32. Docking port (certain models). 30. RAM cover. 33. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the computer. 1. Power mode. • On: the computer is on (even if the display is off). • Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. • Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. 2.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard).
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your computer, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery 1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following: • Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode, or • Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Slide the battery’s release latch, and then slide the battery out of its compartment.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the F4600, F4814, or 0950-4334 AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the computer). Do not use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter, such as F1454A or F1781A, and do not use DC adapter accessories F1455A and F2297A.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 3: Connect a phone line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You must not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the built-in modem. For details about using the modem, see “Using the Modem” on page 54.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 4: Turn on the computer • Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour—or 2–3 hours to charge it fully.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer To connect to the Internet If you are connected to a wired or wireless LAN with Internet access or your computer has a modem (built-in, PC Card, or external), you can connect to the Internet. For details, see “Using the Modem” on page 54, “Connecting to a LAN” on page 61, or “Making Wireless Network Connections” on page 62.
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Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Operating Your Computer You can start and stop your computer using its power button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. To turn the computer on and off Power mode To enter this mode On mode Power mode status light is on. Press the power button. Standby mode Saves significant power. Turns off the display and other components.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To reset the computer Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed. • If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, and then click Shut Down, Restart. –or, if this fails– • Press the power button for 4 seconds until the display shuts down, and then press the power button again to restart.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot device The computer normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card. 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart. 2. When the logo screen appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer 1. Click buttons. These work like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. 2. Touch pad (touch-sensitive pointing device). 3. Touch pad on-off button and indicator light. 4. Scroll pad. The scroll pad scrolls the contents of the active window. Moving and selecting 1. Place your hands in a normal typing position. 2. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to move. 3.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, and then release both keys. This hot key Fn+F1 Does this Decreases the display brightness. Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness. Fn+F5 Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To use the One-Touch buttons Your computer includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or Web site with a single press. • Press the One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, or Web site. Your computer is preconfigured to access the following services: 1. Microsoft Outlook Express e-mail software. 2. Internet search. 3. Internet shopping. 4. Quick Lock—see “To lock your computer” on page 38. 5.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To use the Windows and Applications keys The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the Start button on the taskbar. The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the same menu that appears when you right-click while pointing at the application. This key combination Does this Windows key+E Runs Windows Explorer. Windows key+F1 Runs Windows Help.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To use the ALT GR key Non-U.S. keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar. This is a shift key that provides access to certain special keyboard characters. • For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT GR to type the character. 1. Shifted. 2. Unshifted. 3. ALT GR. To adjust the display Changing the brightness • Press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to decrease or increase (respectively) the display’s brightness.
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Using an external monitor If you want, you can attach an external monitor to your notebook computer—see “To use an external monitor” on page 80. To adjust the volume To increase or decrease the volume • Press Fn+PageUp or Fn+PageDown. • Press the back or front half of the volume control on the left side of the computer. • Click the speaker icon in the taskbar (if not present, see Windows Help), and drag the volume control bar up or down.
Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDs To insert or remove a CD or DVD CAUTION Do not remove a CD or DVD while the computer is reading it, or the computer could stop responding and you could lose data. Be sure to press the CD or DVD onto the spindle. You can damage the disk or drive if you just lay it on the tray. 1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM or DVD drive. If you are using this drive for the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert. 2.
Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your computer came with a DVD drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. • Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, DVD Player, InterVideo WinDVD. You can also use Windows Media Player to play DVD movies. To play DVD movies on a TV, see “To use a TV set as a monitor” on page 81.
Basic Operation Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer To set up password protection You can protect your computer from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS Setup utility. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows as well as through BIOS Setup. To cancel password protection, set an empty password. BIOS Setup Utility 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart. 2.
Basic Operation Securing Your Computer To lock your computer To protect against unauthorized access while your computer is running, lock the computer before leaving it unattended, or set up a screen saver with a password in Display in Control Panel. You can lock the computer these ways: • Press the Quick Lock button—the five One-Touch buttons are located above the keyboard. –or– • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Lock Computer. This option may not be available in all configurations.
Basic Operation Securing Your Computer 3. Insert the lock into the security connector on the left side of the computer and release the key. Store the key in a safe place away from the computer. To protect against viruses Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especially important if you use the Web. Your computer comes equipped with Norton AntiVirus software. You can get detailed instructions from the software’s online Help.
Basic Operation Securing Your Computer To lock the hard disk drive The computer enables you to lock its internal hard disk drive to help keep your information secure. Hard disk drive lock does not protect a second hard disk drive installed in the module bay. CAUTION When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current BIOS user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) is encoded on the hard disk drive.
Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer Use the following recommendations to maintain your computer during everyday use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. To protect your hard disk drive Hard disk drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation. • Avoid bumps or jolts. • Do not operate the computer while traveling over bumpy terrain.
Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Computer To safeguard your data • Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, CD-RW, or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your computer) to check the integrity of your files and operating system.
Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Computer To clean your computer • You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of the case. • Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display.
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Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you’re running your computer on battery power, you will want to maximize operating time without compromising performance. Your computer is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without needing to turn it off. • During idle periods, the computer automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits.
Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption The computer can also enter Hibernate mode if battery power reaches a critically low level—see “To respond to a low-battery warning” on page 50. If this happens, you will find on resuming that all your data has been saved, but some functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, and then shut the computer off and restart it.
Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption To manage power manually In addition to allowing the computer to enter its power-saving modes automatically, you can also put it into any of the following three modes whenever you need to. Power mode Does this… Use when… To enter this mode… Standby Maintains your current session in RAM, and turns off the display and other components. You will be away from your computer for up to several hours.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery status light You computer has a battery status light—see “Status Lights” on page 17. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed battery status information (see Windows Help for details). The icon looks like a battery when AC is not connected. • Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. The computer first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you do not restore power within a short time, the computer goes into Hibernate mode.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power • Put the computer in Standby mode whenever you are not using it for a short while: press the power button, or click Start, Turn Off Computer, Standby. • Put the computer in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session, but will not be using the computer for a day or more: press Fn+F12. • Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power.
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Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Using the Modem You can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate with other computers throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To connect the modem CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack. 1. Check that the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You must not use a digital line.) 2. Connect a telephone cord with an RJ-11 plug into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. 3.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Special restrictions in certain countries • Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you must wait before trying again differ from country to country: check with your telephone company. For example, if you are dialing from Italy and fail to connect to your server or cancel the connection, you must wait one minute before dialing that number again.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To disconnect from the Internet You remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the computer, disconnect the phone line from the computer, or give a command to hang up the connection. • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections, and then right-click the connection and select Disconnect. –or– Double-click the connect icon in the taskbar, and click Disconnect.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To change your modem settings The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in most areas. However, in some situations, you may have to change modem settings to match local conditions. If you have questions about local requirements, contact your telephone company. • Control Panel. Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel to change many modem settings.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To send and receive e-mail Sending and receiving e-mail requires an e-mail account with an Internet Service Provider or with your company’s communications system. If you are using AOL, e-mail services are part of your AOL service. For another ISP, you can use Outlook Express (included with your computer) or an e-mail system of your choice. This topic includes instructions for using Outlook Express. To start Outlook Express 1.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To send and receive faxes Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes on your computer. Fax Console fax software is included with Windows XP. To set up Fax Console Before you can use Fax Console, you need to install it. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs. 2.
Modem and Network Connections Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN You can connect to local area networks (LANs). LANs give you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet. To connect to a LAN 1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections If your computer includes a wireless on-off button—located on the right side of the front of the computer—you can connect by radio to an 802.11 wireless local area network (LAN) and access computers and other resources on the network. A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, but also provides for “roaming.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections 5. If the wireless network uses standard encrypted communication, uncheck the automatic key option, and then select the following parameters—see your network administrator for the required settings: • Key: ASCII passphrase or hexadecimal key string. • Key format: ASCII for passphrase, hexadecimal for key string. • Key length: smaller number for 64-bit encryption, larger number for 128-bit. 6. Click OK to save the configuration.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections To turn wireless communication on and off Important Wireless networks and cellular modems are examples of devices that use wireless communication. Such devices may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning on your computer’s wireless networking.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections If you’re within range of your wireless network, your computer automatically connects. To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network Connections in Control Panel and double-click the connection. Turning off communication and ending a connection 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off the wireless 802.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections If your computer includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it to make shortrange radio connections to a wireless personal area network (PAN) and access other Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as other computers, cell phones, and printers.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections Turning off Bluetooth communication Turning off communication ends any connection you have open. 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off Bluetooth communication without turning off your computer, press the wireless on-off button—this also turns off 802.11 communication if it was enabled.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections To prepare for Bluetooth connections Before you use your computer to access other Bluetooth devices, you should configure some basic settings. 1. Make sure Bluetooth communication is turned on—see the previous topic. 2. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar. 3. In the menu bar, click Bluetooth, Device Configuration. (This menu is available only while Bluetooth folders are selected.) 4.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections To send or receive files using Bluetooth If your computer includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, it supports the following common protocols for transferring data. To use either protocol, both computers must support that protocol—check the other computer’s Bluetooth documentation. • FTP, meaning files can be copied into and out of shared directories (folders) by both computers. This service is equivalent to common network file sharing.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections To connect to a Bluetooth printer or serial device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth serial device—for example, you could print from a word processor to a Bluetooth serial printer. 1. Make sure Bluetooth communication is turned on—see “To turn Bluetooth communication on and off” on page 66. 2. Install the printer software that comes with the Bluetooth printer. The following details are for the HP Deskjet 995C printer: a.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections 10. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar. 11. In the menu bar, click Bluetooth, Search For Devices. 12. Double-click the printer icon for the Bluetooth printer you want to use, then doubleclick the serial port icon that is shown. When you see a message confirming this printer will use the Bluetooth COM port, click OK. Whenever you print to this printer, it will use the Bluetooth connection you established.
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Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards The computer’s PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the computer. The computer supports standard Type II and III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). You can insert one card of any type. To insert or remove a PC Card Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot. 2. Slide the PC Card all the way into the bottom of the slot.
Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the computer. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Before removing the card, click the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, and then click the card you want to remove. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it. 2.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devices The diagrams below show your computer’s connectors for external devices and for the port replicator. Locating connectors on the computer 1. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 2. AC adapter jack. 3. Two universal serial bus (USB) ports. 4. LAN port. 5. S-video port. 6. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 7.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 10. PC Card and CardBus slot. See “Connecting PC Cards” on page 74. 11. IEEE 1394 port (on certain models). 12. Audio ports. 13. Infrared port (on certain models). Locating connectors on the port replicator 1. AC adapter jack. 2. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. 3. USB ports. 4. External monitor port. 5. Parallel port. 6. Serial port. 7. LAN port. 8. Digital audio port (SPDIF). 9. S-video port. 10. Audio ports (microphone, headphone, line-in). 11. USB port.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Note Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your computer and the software you plan to use.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Note If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the Compaq Consumer Support Web site (www.compaq.com/consumersupport) for the latest version of the driver for the device. To connect an audio device You can plug in an external microphone, external speakers, or headphones.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To use an external monitor Connecting an external monitor 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the monitor port on the back of the computer. 3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on. 4. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Switching the display to the external monitor • Press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor, both.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Using dual display mode You can extend your desktop by connecting an external monitor to your computer. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Click the second display, and then select the option to extend the desktop. You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However, using the Extended Desktop requires video memory for each display.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To activate the TV display • Click Start, All Programs, Utilities, Display Settings, then select the TV option. If the image on the TV is bad, the format used for TV output may be incorrect for your TV. In North America, the normal setting is NTSC. In Europe, Asia, and Africa, the normal setting is PAL. To change the TV format, open Control Panel Display, then on the Settings tab click Advanced.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect an infrared device If your model has an infrared port—a small, rectangular lens located on the front of the computer—it provides wireless, serial communication between the computer and other infrared devices such as printers or other computers. By default, the infrared port is not enabled, so you must enable it before you can use it. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. 2.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To use a port replicator A port replicator provides your computer with external connections that you can leave in place whenever you remove the computer from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, you can simply undock and dock the computer. CAUTION Use only the F4600, F4814, or 0950-4334 AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the computer). Do not use a 60-watt, 3.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 3. Align the computer with the locator posts on the port replicator. 4. Press the computer down until both sides click into place. 5. If the computer is off, open the computer and press the power button to turn it on. The lights on the port replicator turn on. When the computer is docked, you can use the computer’s security connector to secure the computer.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To undock from the port replicator 1. Press down the undock button on the right side of the port replicator. 2. Lift the computer out of the port replicator.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional RAM The computer has no memory (RAM) built in but has two slots that hold two RAM modules. At least one slot contains a RAM module installed at the factory. You can use both slots to expand your RAM. To install a RAM expansion module Use HP PC2100 DDR-266 or higher RAM only. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to remove a RAM module so you can install a larger one. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. CAUTION Your computer’s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges.
Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter if you’re using one, and remove the battery. 2. Turn the unit bottom side up. 3. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, and then remove the two screws. 4. Gently pull the hard drive out of the computer. 5. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment.
Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove the holder parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove the four screws from the sides of the holder and drive case, and then slide the drive out of the holder. 2. Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at one end.
Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To prepare a new hard disk drive When you install a new hard disk drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to work with your computer. • If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your computer, you can do so using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD that also came with your computer—see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on page 122.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Your Computer This section contains solutions to a many types of problems you might have with your computer. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: • Click Start, Help and Support, Fixing a Problem, and use the Windows troubleshooters. • See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the computer.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • Test the audio with the e-Diagtools diagnostics—see “Testing the Hardware” on page 116. If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers • In the Volume Control, try reducing the Master volume: double-click the speaker icon in the taskbar. • In Volume Control, click Options, Properties, and select the microphone option for the playback settings. Then in Volume Control, make sure the microphone is muted.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie • DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. If you get a Region Code error, you are trying to play a DVD intended for a different region.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Display Problems If the computer is on, but the screen is blank • Move the mouse or tap the touch pad. This will wake the display if it is in Display-off mode. • Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state you started from.) • If the computer is cold, allow it to warm up.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If one or more display pixels look bad TFT display manufacturing is a highly precise but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannot produce displays that are cosmetically perfect. Most, if not all, TFT displays exhibit some level of cosmetic imperfection. These cosmetic imperfections may be visible under varying display conditions, and can appear as bright, dim, or dark spots.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If files are corrupted • Open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, click File, Properties, and use the Tools tab. • Run the virus-scanning program—see “To protect against viruses” on page 39. • Test the hard disk drive with the e-Diagtools diagnostics—see “Testing the Hardware” on page 116.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Use these suggestions for built-in or external devices. If the pointer is difficult to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse. If the touch pad doesn’t work • Press the touch pad on-off button so the light turns on. • Don’t touch the touch pad while the computer is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t work • To type numbers, make sure Num Lock is on. • Make sure the embedded Keypad Lock (Fn+F8) is on—or that you press and hold the Fn key to temporarily access the embedded keypad. If you can’t type the euro symbol • Hold ALT GR when you press the marked key. • The euro symbol is not on the U.S. English keyboard.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If you can’t log in to Netware servers • If a Netware server is using IPX/SPX protocol, you may need to force your frame type to match the server’s frame type. Check with your network administrator. If a network connection responds slowly • If your network connection uses a proxy server, try enabling the option for bypassing the proxy server for local addresses. You can do this in Control Panel under your network connection properties.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Modem Problems If the modem seems slow • Check for excess static or noise on a line reduces the overall transmission speed. If necessary, contact your telephone company about fixing this type of problem. • If you’re dialing internationally, line noise is often a problem that’s difficult or impossible to eliminate. • If you have call-waiting, disable it—your telephone company can provide instructions. It can cause symptoms similar to static.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • If you’re in a foreign country, the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Try disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. • If you have call-waiting, disable it—your telephone company can provide instructions. If the modem dials but doesn’t connect • Make sure you’re using an analog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). You must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the modem causes an ERROR message • A string of AT commands may contain an incorrect command. If you entered commands as extra settings for the modem in Control Panel or in your communications software, check the commands. If the modem doesn’t fax • If you’re using fax Class 2 in the fax software, try using Class 1. • Close any other communications programs.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If an I/O card stops communicating properly • The card may have been reset if the computer suspended or turned off. Exit any applications, and then remove and reinsert the card. If a PC card modem is not working • Disable the internal modem: 1. Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. 2. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices. 3.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the computer stops responding • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and use Task Manager to end the application that is not responding. • Press the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off and reset the computer. Then press the power button again to turn the computer back on. • If nothing happens, insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the reset button on the bottom of the computer. Then press the power button to turn the computer back on.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Power and Battery Problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. If the computer keeps beeping • The computer beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is low. Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the AC adapter.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • PC card use can affect battery operating time. • Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP is not recommended for a notebook computer. The enhancements are intended primarily for desktop computers, and they could greatly reduce the battery operating time of a notebook computer. • Test and recondition the battery every three months or so using Battery Optimizer— see “To get the most from your batteries” on page 50.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Printing Problems Hint You will usually be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help and Support. If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print • Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. • Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is secure at both ends. • Check for printer errors.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If a serial mouse doesn’t work • Make sure you followed the manufacturer’s installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly. If not, repeat the procedure. • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Press the power button to suspend and resume. • Restart the computer: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the serial or parallel port is not working • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, and then double-click Ports (COM & LPT). • Test the ports with the e-Diagtools diagnostics—see “Testing the Hardware” on page 116. If the USB port is not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device— and the Compaq Consumer Support Web site (www.compaq.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the computer won’t boot from the floppy disk drive • Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected as the boot device—see “To change the boot device” on page 28. • If you’re using a USB floppy drive, use the BIOS Setup utility to make sure Legacy USB Support is enabled—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 118.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • When you log on to an 802.11 network via an access point, if your computer cannot connect to network resources, your computer may not have been assigned an IP address. If the subnet mask for your wireless connection is 255.255.000.000, the network server did not assign an IP address to your computer, and you may have to release and renew your network IP address—see c:\hp\Drivers\Wireless\Readme.txt.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If your computer cannot detect any Bluetooth devices • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • Make sure Bluetooth communication is turned on. Click Start, All Programs, Utilities, Wireless Configuration, then click the Bluetooth button if it’s not turned on. If no Bluetooth button is shown, your computer does not support Bluetooth communication. • Make sure the Bluetooth devices are turned on.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Testing the Hardware Testing the Hardware The e-Diagtools hardware diagnostic program included with your computer provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using its basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using individual hardware tests. The tests are designed to run after the system reboots. This ensures that the computer will be in a predictable state, so the diagnostic program can properly test the hardware components.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Testing the Hardware 10. After each run, press F2 to return to the advanced test screen, or press F4 to view the Support Ticket. 11. Exit. Press F3 and then any key to exit and reboot. 12. Optional: open the Support Ticket. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, Utilities, e-Diagtools, e-Diagtools for Windows. 13. Click View to display the Support Ticket. 14. To add information about your problem, click Comments, type the information, and then click OK.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Configuring the Computer The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your computer’s operation. To run the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the computer’s system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your computer to your individual work needs. The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the computer’s hardware, and so greatly affect how the computer operates. 1.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Main Menu Setting Description Default BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detected automatically. System Time Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values set take effect immediately. System Date Sets the date using dd/mm/yy format (except English, which uses mm/dd/yy format). Language Sets the language for BIOS Setup. Detected automatically. Internal Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer System Devices Menu Setting Description Default Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to an external display, if one is detected. Auto External Pointing Device Disables the internal pointing devices when an external pointing device is connected. Auto Legacy USB Support Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive during startup.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Boot Menu Setting Description Default Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change the order. If the computer has more than one device in a + category, you can select the one scanned. Built-in LAN provides diskless boot from a network server. 1. Hard Drive 2. Removable Devices 3. CD-ROM Drive 4.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software You can use the QuickRestore System Recovery CD to recover the original software build for your computer. The QuickRestore System Recovery CD also provides Windows drivers specific to your computer to configure a custom system. You can find drivers in these locations: • On your computer’s hard drive under C:\hp\Drivers. • On the QuickRestore System Recovery CD under \hp\Drivers.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software 6. Select the CD or DVD drive as the boot device. 7. When the QuickRestore System Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. To perform a standard recovery, press 2, 1, 1. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take 15 to 45 minutes.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software 5. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to the Internet. 6. Click Start, All Programs, Utilities, e-Diagtools, e-Diagtools for Windows. 7. Click Update, select Download Now and click OK. Follow the instructions that appear. Once the update process begins, do not interrupt it. The first time you make an Internet connection from this program, click Change Settings in the Connect window to define your connection settings. 8.
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Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get help from the Web Get e-mail and telephone support information, technical information, software updates, and the latest information about warranty and support programs at this URL: www.compaq.com/consumersupport To get support or service Customer Support will assist you free of charge during the term of the warranty (you are responsible for the telephone charges).
Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get support by telephone, refer to the phone number list below. If your notebook product is not normally sold in the country of use, you must call for support in a country that supports your notebook model.
Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To receive repair service If the notebook product is not normally sold by Compaq or HP in the country of use, it must be returned for service to a country in which it is sold and supported. Note Notebook products have regional support and service in selected countries. Notebook PCs may be supported only in the country in which they are purchased and marketed.
Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To prepare your computer for shipment See “To receive repair service” above to determine if your computer must be sent in for service. If so, prepare your computer for shipment as follows. Note If you have questions about packaging requirements when returning your notebook for repair, contact Customer Support—see “To get support or service” on page 126.
Support and Service Limited Warranty Statement Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified in the Warranty Duration table below. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
Support and Service Limited Warranty Statement 7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
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Reference Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Because we are constantly improving our products, the specifications shown below are subject to change. For the latest specifications, see the Compaq Consumer Support Web site (www.compaq.com/consumersupport). Physical Attributes Size (14-inch display): 328 × 272 × 33 mm (12.9 × 10.7 × 1.3 in). Size (15-inch display): 328 × 272 × 35 mm (12.9 × 10.7 × 1.4 in). Weight: 2.9 kg (6.5 lb) minimum, depending on configuration.
Reference Information Hardware Specifications Keyboard and Pointing Devices 87/88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation. Embedded numeric keypad. 12 function (Fn) keys. 5 user-programmable One-Touch buttons. Touch pad with integrated scroll pad, on-off button and indicator. Left and right click buttons. LAN Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) support. Supports wake-on-LAN, fast IP, DMI, dRMON. MBA (Managed Boot Agent) support for PXE/BINL, NCP/IPX, DHCP.
Reference Information Hardware Specifications Expandability One 16-/32-bit PC Card slot, Type II or III, CardBus enabled. Optional port replicator (certain models). Security Features User and administrator passwords. System password. Hard disk drive password lock. PC identification displayed at boot. DMI-accessible electronic serial number. Kensington MicroSaver lock slot. Environmental Limits Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35 °C).
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Modem Reference Information You can customize the operation of the modem using AT commands and S-registers. You can do this from Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel, from most communications software, or by using terminal mode in your software. See “To change your modem settings” on page 58. Note You should have a good understanding of modems and how they operate before you change default settings.
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Conexant) Mn Activate speaker: 0=off, 1=on during handshaking and off when receiving carrier (default), 2=always on, 3=off when dialing and receiving carrier, on when answering. Included for compatibility only; returns result code. 0=go on-line, 1=go on-line and initiate retrain sequence. Force pulse dialing. 0=enable result codes to DTE (default), 1=disable. Select S-register n as default. Set default S-register n to value v.
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Conexant) +ESA=a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h Controls operation of synchronous access mode: a=0 specifies in transparent sub-mode, modem transmits 8-bit SYN sequence on idle. b=0 specified in framed sub-mode, modem transmits HDLC flags on idle (default and fixed).
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Conexant) +VRID=n -QCPC -QCPS=n &Cn &Dn Report caller ID: 0=use formatted presentation, 1=use unformatted presentation. Use full startup procedures on next connection, then select startup procedure defined by +PQC. 0=do not allow modem to save generated quick-connect profile, 1=allow (default) Set RLSD: 0=always on, 1=follow carrier state (default).
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Conexant) +MS=a,b,c,d,e,f Select modulation (b, c, d, e, and f are optional). a is the carrier (allowable rates in parentheses): B103 (300), B212 (1200 Rx/75 Tx or 75 Rx/1200 Tx), V21 (300), V22 (1200), V22B (1200/2400), V23C (1200), V32 (4800/9600), V32B (4800–14400), V34 (2400–33600), K56 (32000–56000), V90 (28000–56000), V92 (downstream: 28000–56000; upstream: 24000–48000). b is automode: 0=disabled, 1=enabled (default).
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Conexant) +FMI +FMM +FMR +FPR=n +FRH=n +FRM=n +FRS=n +FTH=n +FTM=n +FTS=n Report modem manufacturer. Report modem model. Report modem version, revision, or date. Set DTE/modem interface rate in bits/sec: 0=automatic detection (default). Receive data with HDLC framing. Receive data. Receive silence, n×10 ms. Transmit data with HDLC framing. Transmit data. Stop transmission and wait, n×10 ms.
Reference Information Modem Reference Information S-Registers (Conexant) Register Function (Conexant) Range/units Default S0 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S10 S11 S12 S18 S29 S30 S46 Number of rings to auto-answer. Ring counter. Escape character. Line termination character. Response formatting character. Command line editing character. Wait time for dial tone. Wait time for carrier. Pause time for dial delay modifier. Carrier loss disconnect time. DTMF tone duration. Escape prompt delay. Test timer.
Reference Information Safety Information Safety Information Power Cords The power cord supplied with the computer’s AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel to a different area or need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you should use one of the power cords listed below.
Reference Information Safety Information Ergonomics WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your computer, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo.
Reference Information Safety Information Laser Safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the computer are certified as a Class 1 laser devices according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). These devices are not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: • Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully.
Reference Information Safety Information Mercury Safety This product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp of the liquid-crystal display, and may require special handling at end-of-life. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth internal wireless radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how your computer complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your computer not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the authority to operate the computer in these regions. U.S.A. This computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Applicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Reference Information Regulatory Information The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the send
Reference Information Regulatory Information Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Le composant RF interne est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Netherlands: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Italy: Indoor or outdoor use in a public area requires a user license. Die Geräte wurden gemäß Ratsentscheidung 98/482/EC für den Anschluss an eine einzelne Telefonbuchse im europäischen Raum (Public Switched Telephone Network) und drahtlose Funknetzwerke zertifiziert.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval Name of Equipment: AMC20493-KT5 TELEC approval number: D02-0005JP Name of Equipment: T60H424 Reference Guide 153
Reference Information Regulatory Information New Zealand Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 PTC200 General Warning The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Russia International Products sold internationally by the manufacturer and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed on the following page. Note For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is listed in the declaration below. This regulatory number is different from the marketing name and product number.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Hewlett-Packard Company, Personal Systems Group 19310 Pruneridge Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A. declares that the following product Product Name: Regulatory Model Number: Product Options: Presario 1100 series, Evo N1010v series CRVSA-02T1-75 Includes all options for analog modems (Conexant) and 802.
Index A AC adapter compatibility, 21, 84 connecting, 21 AC adapter jack location, 15 accessories buying, 13 adding RAM, 87 AdHoc wireless network setting up, 63 adjusting brightness, 30, 33 display colors, 33 screen area, 33 volume, 30 airplanes wireless communication in, 64, 66 ALT GR key, 33 antistatic precautions, 87, 88 Applications key, 32 AT commands, 58, 137 audio adjusting volume, 34, 94 connecting devices, 79 muting, 34 troubleshooting, 94 volume, 30 audio jacks, 15 audio mute button, 15 B battery
BIOS settings, 120 brightness, 30, 33, 42, 50 dual display, 81 dual monitor, 81 extending life, 42 external, 80 memory, 119 port, 15 power, 51 quality, 98 secondary, 80 settings, 33 switching to external, 32 troubleshooting, 97 display colors adjusting, 33 docking port replicator, 84 docking port, 16 Documentation Library CD, 13 dragging items, 29 drive lock, 40 drivers downloading, 124 drives hard drive holder, 90 hard drive lock, 40 replacing hard disk, 89 DVD drive location, 14 playing movies, 36 setting
video, 119 mini-PCI location, 16 modem AT commands, 58, 137 black list, 56 blackout periods, 56 built-in, 22 connecting, 55 connecting to Internet, 56 dial-in connection, 57 faxing, 60 port location, 15 sending e-mail, 59 settings, 58 software, 54 troubleshooting, 103 monitor BIOS settings, 120 external, 80 port, 15 resolution, 80, 81 switching to, 32 mouse troubleshooting, 100 movies (DVD), 36 mute button location, 15 using, 34 N network connecting to, 61 dialing, 57 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless ne
selecting items, 29 sending faxes, 60 serial connections Bluetooth, 70 serial port connecting, 82 location, 15 troubleshooting, 111 setting up, 19 shut down, 48 software pre-installed, 12 specifications hardware, 134 SpeedStep Technology, 47 Standby mode and display life, 42 definition, 26 status lights, 17 timeout, 26 startup troubleshooting, 112 static electricity, 87, 88 status lights battery charge, 49 keyboard, 14, 18 location, 14 meanings, 17 Support Ticket, 116 suspending and display life, 42 resumin
