HP Notebook PC Startup Guide
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Contents Getting Started with Your HP Notebook.........................................................................9 Taking Inventory ..........................................................................................................10 What’s in the Box? .................................................................................................10 To find more information .......................................................................................
To replace a plug-in module...................................................................................46 Installing Additional RAM...........................................................................................49 To install a RAM expansion module......................................................................49 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................51 To replace the hard disk drive ..........................
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Getting Started with Your HP 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 the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. Your computer has several features that make it convenient to use: • Two buttons provide convenient options for starting and stopping the computer.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory To find more information The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related products. Source Description and Location Startup Guide This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (on certain models). 9. Main status lights: power mode, hard disk activity, main battery charge. 2. Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable). 10. Hard disk drive. 3. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation. 11. Audio-off button and audio-off light. 4. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock, Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock. 12.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 18. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 22. LAN port (on certain models). 19. Infrared port (on certain models). 23. AC adapter jack. 20. External monitor port. 24. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 21. Modem port (on certain models). 25. System-off switch.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 26. Hard disk drive retaining screw. 29. Main battery. 27. RAM cover. 30. Main battery latch. 28. Docking port.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Power mode. • On: the computer is on (even if the display is off). • Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. (Steady amber light on some models.) • Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. 2. Hard disk drive activity. • Blue: the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Main battery charge status.
Getting Started with Your HP 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 (Fn+F9). (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). 4. Scroll Lock.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base – Front 1. Docking connector. 2. Status panel. 3. Status panel button. 4. Speaker (one on each side). 5. Left plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module. 8. CD player controls: previous track, play/pause, stop, next track, volume. 9. Right plug-in module bay. Used with CD player controls. Can contain any plug-in module. 10. Module eject latch.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base – Back 15. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 20. PS/2 mouse port. 16. S-video (TV out) port. 21. PS/2 keyboard port. 17. Serial port (COM1). 22. LAN port (works only if the computer has a built-in LAN port). 18. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 19. External monitor port. 18 Startup Guide 23. AC adapter jack.
Getting Started with Your HP 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 Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see “Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 33.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer 2. Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the computer, then press the back end in until it clicks into place. To remove the battery 1. Do one of the following: • Plug in the AC adapter. • Press the blue sleep button to put the computer into Standby mode. While the computer is in this mode, you must insert the replacement battery within two minutes of removing the discharged battery.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). Important If you have an expansion base, do not dock your computer in it until after the computer boots up for the first time.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 3: Connect a phone line If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 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 to the built-in modem. 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 4: Turn on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above 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 blue sleep button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 6: Register your notebook Be sure to register your computer. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you will receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during registration allows us to provide you with better products and services. Registering your computer does the following: • Records your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to service, support, and information.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer What to do next Here are a few things you may want to try at this point: • If you’re not familiar with the version of Windows installed on your computer, click Start, Help (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Tour Windows XP, or check the Windows manual to discover what’s new.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer To connect the floppy disk drive If you don’t have an expansion base, you can connect the floppy disk drive to a USB port. • Connect the F2101A USB floppy cable directly to the floppy drive and to the USB port. If you have an expansion base, you can insert the floppy drive in a module bay—see “To replace a plug-in module” on page 46. You cannot use the USB floppy cable to connect any other type of drive module, such as a CD-ROM or DVD drive.
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Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Operating Your Computer You can start and stop your computer using its blue sleep 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. For information on caring for and protecting your computer, see “Operating Your Computer” in the online Reference Guide.
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: Windows 98 or 2000: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, click Shut Down, and press the blue sleep button to restart. Windows XP: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down, 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 connected to a USB port, an external drive in an expansion base module bay, or an internal network interface card (NIC). 1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo 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 You can use Mouse in Control Panel to customize the operation of your computer’s pointing stick: you can change the left, right, and scroll button actions, double-click speed, pointer speed, and more. Moving and selecting 1. Place your hands in a normal typing position. 2. With your index finger, press the pointing stick 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, 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 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our ergonomics web site at www.hp.com/ergo—or see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably.
Basic Operation Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using Your Mobile Computer • Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. If your notebook computer does not have a built-in palm rest, you can use a rolled-up towel. • Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook keyboard requires little force to activate.
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Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power For information about how your computer regulates its power consumption, and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the computer’s battery, see the chapter titled “Batteries and Power Management” in the online Reference Guide. To check battery status The computer contains one battery: the main battery. An expansion base can contain one or two secondary batteries in the module bays.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power From the expansion base status panel • Press the status panel button several times to display the percent charge remaining for each secondary battery. On the battery 1. Remove the battery from the computer (see “Step 1: Install the battery” on page 19) or from the expansion base. 2. Press the contact pad on the back of the battery. The number of lights that turn on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20% of a full charge).
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To recharge the battery CAUTION The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into an AC outlet. The computer is normally warm while recharging. Don’t recharge the computer in a briefcase or other confined space, or its battery could overheat. • To recharge the main battery, plug the AC adapter into the computer, or dock the computer and plug the AC adapter into the dock.
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Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base Using an Expansion Base The multimedia expansion base enhances your computer’s capabilities as a portable computer system. It provides space for additional drives and batteries, as well as expanded multimedia performance. The expansion base also makes your computer more convenient for desktop use. By making a single connection—docking your computer into the base—you get easy access to these devices: • Printer or other parallel device.
Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base 2. Insert the back of the computer into the expansion base so it’s held by the hooks at the back corners. Then lower the front end into the base. Press firmly near the centerfront until it latches into the base. If the computer doesn’t latch, plug in the AC adapter. You can dock or undock the computer in any power state: on, off, Standby mode, or Hibernate mode.
Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base To undock the computer 1. Important: close any files that reside on network drives or module drives in the expansion base. 2. Press the undock switch on the right side of the expansion base. –or– Click Start, Eject PC. You can use the undock switch when the computer is on, off, or in Standby or Hibernate mode.
Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base Using the emergency undock latch If you cannot undock the computer using the undock switch or the Start menu, use the emergency undock latch on the right side of the expansion base. 1. If a security cable is attached to the expansion base, remove it. 2. Slide the button down, then move the entire latch forward to undock the computer. To play audio CDs The multimedia buttons on the front of the expansion base control the CD-ROM or DVD drive in the right module bay.
Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base 1. Multimedia power switch (and indicator light)—turns the CD player on and off. Works only when the computer is turned off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or not docked. 2. Previous track. 3. Play/Pause. 4. Stop (when computer is on), or Stop/Eject (when computer is off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or not docked). 5. Next track. 6. Volume.
Add-On Devices Using an Expansion Base AC power, battery indicators, and docking status are always shown. 1. Status panel button. 2. Status panel. For more information about the status panel, see “To use the status panel” in the online Reference Guide.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules Using Plug-In Modules You can use any compatible plug-in module with the multimedia expansion base’s module bays, such as: • CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive. • Zip drive. • Second hard drive. • Floppy disk drive. • Secondary battery. CAUTION Never install or remove a plug-in module without first notifying Windows, or you could lose data. See “To replace a plug-in module” on page 46.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules CAUTION Before disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any other type of drive, you must either stop the drive using the icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer—otherwise, you could lose data. Exception: for Windows 98, you MUST shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a hard disk drive. Handle and store modules carefully. Do not drop it or apply excessive pressure to its surfaces—this could damage its internal mechanisms.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules 3. Press the button on the module release latch, and slide the latch toward the front of the expansion base. 4. Grasp the module and pull it out. 5. Slide the new plug-in module into the computer until it clicks into place. 6. For Windows 98, click OK to close the BayManager window. If needed, you can connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port on the computer or expansion base—see “To connect the floppy disk drive” on page 26.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional RAM Your computer has no memory (RAM) built in, but has two slots for RAM modules: the system RAM slot beneath the keyboard (which contains a module installed at the factory), and an expansion slot on the bottom of the unit. You can use both of these slots to expand your unit’s RAM. Use HP PC-100 or higher SDRAM only. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these procedures.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 4. Carefully insert the edge of the RAM module into the connector at about a 30° angle until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap closed. 5. Replace the cover. 6. Insert the battery.
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 present, and remove the battery. 2. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive retaining screw. 3. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the computer. 4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly. 5.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Your Computer This section contains solutions to a few basic problems you might experience while using 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: • See the troubleshooting chapter in the online Reference Guide for a more complete list of troubleshooting suggestions.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the screen is difficult to read • Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of 1024×768: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Display, then click Settings (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings (Windows XP). Hard disk drive problems If the computer’s hard drive doesn’t spin • Make sure the computer has power.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Performance problems For best performance with Windows 2000 or XP, your computer should have at least 96 to 128 MB of memory (RAM). If the computer stops responding • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to end the application that is not responding. • Slide and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off and reset the computer. Then press the blue sleep button to turn the computer back on.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • Move the computer away from any nearby heat source. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to cool down. If the battery gets too hot, it will not charge properly. • If available, try another battery and AC adapter. Startup Problems If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Try turning on the unit by pressing the blue sleep button.
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 9. Select and run the appropriate tests. Tests are listed only for detected hardware. Press the following keys to run tests: ENTER Runs the highlighted test. F5 or SPACE Marks or unmarks the highlighted test. F6 Marks or unmarks all tests in the current menu. F7 Marks or unmarks all tests in all menus. F10 Runs all marked tests. 10. Save the Support Ticket. Press T to update and display a Support Ticket containing system and test information.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Configuring the Computer 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. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover the original factory software for your computer. The 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 Recovery CD under \hp\Drivers. • On the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support).
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software 4. Turn on or restart the computer. If the computer is running, click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 5. When you see the HP logo, press ESC to select the boot device: • If you’re using a CD-ROM drive in the expansion base, select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device. • If you’re using a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive, select the floppy drive (“Removable device”) as the boot device. 6.
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HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get help from the web HP has several web sites on the Internet dedicated to providing information to HP notebook computer users. The following sites are especially useful for helping you get support for your computer: • HP Customer Care web site. Get e-mail and telephone support information, technical information, and software updates. www.hp.com/go/support • HP Notebook Computer web site.
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To contact HP for support or service HP Customer Care Centers will assist you free of charge during the term of the warranty (you are responsible for the telephone charges). During the free assistance period, HP will assist with questions about: • Applications and operating systems included with your computer. • HP-described operation environments and conditions. • HP accessories, HP upgrades, and basic operation and troubleshooting.
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer North America United States: (970) 635-1000 Canada: (905) 206-4663 Mexico: Mexico City: 52-58-9922 Outside Mexico City: 01-800-472 6684 Guadalajara: 669-9500 Monterrey: 378-4240 South America Argentina: From Argentina: 0810-555-5520 Outside Argentina: 5411-4778-8380 Brazil: São Paulo: (11) 3747-7799 Outside São Paulo: 0800-157751 Venezuela: 0800-157751 Europe Austria: +43-(0)7114-20-1080 Belgium: Dutch: 32-(0)2-626-8806 French: 32-(0)2-626-8807 Cz
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To receive repair service If the HP notebook product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned for service to a country in which it is sold and supported. If your computer is under warranty. To receive warranty repair service, contact an HPauthorized reseller, or contact the HP Customer Care Center—see “To contact HP for support or service” on page 65.
HP Support and Service Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard 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 sheet included with your HP notebook computer.
HP Support and Service Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 6. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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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 HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Physical Attributes Computer: Size: 278 × 222 × 25 mm (10.9 × 8.7 × 1.0 in). Weight: 1.5 kg (3.4 lb) minimum, depending on model. Magnesium casing with rubberized grip surfaces. Computer docked in expansion base: Size: 298 × 257 × 45 mm (11.7 × 10.
Reference Information Hardware Specifications Mass Storage Computer: 7.5- to 30-GB removable hard disk drive. 1.44-MB floppy drive module. Expansion base: Two bays for plug-in drive modules. Optional drive modules available. RAM Two slots for SDRAM expansion (SODIMM, PC-100) up to 512 MB. 64 or 128 MB RAM installed in system RAM slot under keyboard. 100-MHz RAM bus. Audio System Computer: Built-in speaker. 3D-enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support. Built-in microphone.
Reference Information Hardware Specifications 802.11 Wireless LAN Radio: IEEE 802.11b, WECA Wi-Fi compliant, direct sequence spread spectrum. Operating frequency: 2.5-GHz ISM band, exact frequencies and channels depend on country. Raw data rate: 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps. Transmitter output: 15 dBm typical (approx. 30 mW), 16 dBm max (approx. 40 mW). Receiver sensitivity: –84 dBm typical. Range: up to 100 m (300 ft) or more, depending on environment and conditions. On-off button with power indicator.
Reference Information Hardware Specifications Major ICs Computer: CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium III or Celeron processor. South Bridge: PIIX4M. Display controller: ATI Mobility M or M1. Audio controller: ESS Maestro-3 and ESS ES1921. CardBus controller: TI PCI 1410. Keyboard/embedded controller: National NS87570. Super I/O: National NS97338. Expansion base: Embedded controller: National NS87570. PCI IDE controller: CMD PCI-648. Audio controller: OZ163.
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 Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, 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 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 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 Hewlett-Packard 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 Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 +1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP Omnibook 500, Pavilion ZU1xxx (where x is any digit 0–9), and F2096 expansion base Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Reference Information Regulatory Information In event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. This equipment has been designed to work in all of the countries of the European Economic Area (Public Switched Telephone Networks). Network compatibility is dependent on internal software settings. Contact your equipment supplier if it is necessary to use the equipment on a different telephone network.
Reference Information Regulatory Information Russia International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed on the following pages.
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, Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A.
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 Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A.
Index A AC adapter compatibility, 21 connecting, 21 jack, 13, 18 AC plug requirements, 76 accessories plug-in modules, 46 adding RAM, 49 adjusting brightness, 32 antistatic precautions, 49 AT commands, See Reference Guide audio connecting devices, See Reference Guide audio jacks, 12, 17 audio-off button/LED, 12 B battery charge light, 36 charging, 38 checking status, 36 installing main, 20 low power warning, 37 safety, 77 saving power, See Reference Guide troubleshooting, 56 when docking, 40 BayManager hot
H Keypad Lock, 12, 16 hard disk drive creating Utility partition, 62 replacing, 51 troubleshooting, 55 Utility partition, 51 hardware specifications, 72 Hewlett-Packard support, 54 Hibernate mode docking, 41 entering, 28 status lights, 15 hot keys, 32 hot swapping installing software, 46 modules, 46 HP Customer Care contact by e-mail, 65 web site, 11 HP Instant Support, 54 HP Library, 11 HP Notes, 11 L I infrared port location, 13 safety, 78 installing hard disk drive, 51 hot-swap software, 46 plug-in m
scroll button, 12 Scroll Lock, 12, 16 serial port expansion base, 18 service (repair), 54 sleep button expansion base, 41 location, 12 using, 23 software pre-installed, 10 speakers, 14, 17 specifications, 72 Standby mode docking, 41 status lights, 15 timeout, 28 static electricity, 49 status lights battery charge, 36 keyboard, 12, 16 locations, 12 meanings, 15 status panel button, 17 location, 17 using, 44 Support Ticket, 59 Support Utility disk, 62 S-video port location, 18 swapping modules, 46 system-off