333644-001.book Page i Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Hardware Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 333644-001 August 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the notebook.
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33644-001.book Page iii Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Contents 1 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 TouchPad Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Dual Pointing Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Left Side Components . . . . . . .
333644-001.book Page iv Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Contents Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9). . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8 Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8 Displaying System Information (fn+esc) . . . . . . . . . 2–8 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8 Using Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9 Using Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
333644-001.book Page v Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Contents 4 Drives Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light. . . . . . . . . 4–4 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 MultiBay Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
333644-001.book Page vi Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Contents Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up an Infrared Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Standby with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4 6–5 6–6 6–6 7 External Devices Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
333644-001.book Page 1 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM 1 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components TouchPad Model TouchPad component descriptions Item Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
333644-001.book Page 2 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Dual Pointing Device Model Dual pointing device component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse. 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
333644-001.book Page 3 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Top Components Top component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Power button* When the notebook is: ■ Off, press and release to turn on the notebook. ■ In Standby, press and release to exit Standby. ■ In Hibernation, press and release to exit Hibernation. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook.
333644-001.book Page 4 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Top component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 2 Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable you to access common functions with a single keystroke. ■ QuickLock button (left)—Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display. ■ Wireless ON/OFF button (center)—Enables and disables the integrated wireless device(s) on the notebook. ■ Presentation Mode button (right)—Alternates between presentation modes.
333644-001.book Page 5 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Top component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 7 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Not shown Memory compartment (not shown; located under the keyboard) Contains one primary memory slot (populated) and one expansion slot.
333644-001.book Page 6 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Lights Light descriptions Item Component Description 1 Num lock On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. 2 Caps lock On: Caps lock is on. 3 Scroll lock On: Scroll lock is on. 4 Wireless On/Off On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. 5 Power/standby On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
333644-001.book Page 7 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Light descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 6 Battery On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. 7 Primary hard drive On: Hard drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed.
333644-001.book Page 8 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Left Side Components Left side component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Audio line-out jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. 2 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 MultiBay device slot Holds a MultiBay device.
333644-001.book Page 9 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Right Side Components Right side component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Battery slot Holds the primary battery. 2 Secure Digital (SD) slot Accepts SD memory cards. 3 PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
333644-001.book Page 10 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Right side component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 5 Bluetooth compartment Holds a wireless Bluetooth device. ✎ 6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä 1–10 Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen.
333644-001.book Page 11 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Front View Components Front view component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 2 Mute button On: Mutes the system volume. A light comes on when the button is pushed in and the sound is muted. 3 Volume control buttons Increase and decrease system volume. Press the volume up button to increase sound.
333644-001.book Page 12 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Front view component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 5 Speakers (2) Produces system sound. 6 Wireless antenna (2) Transmits wireless data (not shown, located on either side of the display). Å 1–12 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
333644-001.book Page 13 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Rear View Components Rear view component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, or Aircraft Power Adapter. 2 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device. 3 Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device, such as an external diskette drive bay or a printer. 4 RJ-45 network jack Connects a network cable.
333644-001.book Page 14 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Rear view component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 8 S-Video jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. 9 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. Ä 1–14 To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow.
333644-001.book Page 15 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Bottom Components Bottom component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional Port Replicator or an Advanced Port Replicator. 2 Keyboard access screws (2) Allow you to remove the keyboard in order to access system memory. 3 Intake vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.
333644-001.book Page 16 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Bottom component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 7 MultiBay release latch Releases the MultiBay device. 8 Hard drive retaining screw Retains the hard drive. 9 MiniPCI compartment Holds an optional wireless LAN or ISDN device. Ä 1–16 The FCC does not allow unauthorized MiniPCI devices to be used in this notebook.
333644-001.book Page 17 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Labels Label descriptions Item Component Description 1 System label Provides regulatory information about the notebook. ✎ The serial number, which is included on the system label, identifies the notebook. You may need this number if you call customer support. 2 COA (Certificate of Authenticity) label Contains your Product Key number, which you will need to update or troubleshoot your operating system.
333644-001.book Page 18 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Notebook Features Label descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 4 Modem label Lists the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. ✎ 5 1–18 Bluetooth label You will need this information to use the modem while traveling internationally. Provides regulatory information about the Bluetooth device that is available on some notebook models.
333644-001.book Page 1 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably. Pointing device components Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
333644-001.book Page 2 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing device components (Continued) Item Component Description 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling and double-clicking. 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
333644-001.book Page 3 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To change the pointing stick cap: 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Gently pull off the used pointing stick cap. 3. Push a replacement cap into place.
333644-001.book Page 4 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using one of the connectors on the back panel. An external PS/2 or USB mouse can be connected to the system using the connectors on an optional Advanced Port Replicator.
333644-001.book Page 5 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Hotkey and shortcut keys, which are preset combinations of the fn key and another key, execute frequently used system functions. Identifying fn and Function Keys Item Component 1 fn key 2 Function keys ■ A hotkey is a combination of the fn key and one of the function keys. The icons on the function keys represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook.
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333644-001.book Page 7 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among display devices connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video jack on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing the fn+f4 hotkey multiple times will toggle the image between the notebook display, the external monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor.
333644-001.book Page 8 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9) Press fn+f9 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to change the brightness level incrementally. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to increase screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to change the brightness level incrementally.
3644-001.book Page 9 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Quick Launch Buttons The 3 Quick Launch buttons enable you to perform common functions with a single keystroke. Quick Launch buttons Item Component Description 1 QuickLock button Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display. Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a password and select preferences.
333644-001.book Page 10 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Keypads The notebook has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
333644-001.book Page 11 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light turns on. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions. embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external ✎ The keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional port replicator.
333644-001.book Page 12 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently, according to whether num lock mode is on or off. For example: ■ When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ■ When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook turns on.
333644-001.book Page 13 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard 4. Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot field: ❏ To enable num lock mode on an external keypad, select the field. ❏ To disable num lock mode on an external keypad, clear the field. 5. Press f10. 6. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.
333644-001.book Page 1 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power When the notebook is connected to external AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. When a charged battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook is not connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC power source.
333644-001.book Page 2 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more, remove the battery pack and store it as described in “Storing a Battery Pack” (later in this chapter) to prolong its life. For more information about leaving your work, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter. compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used ✎ Only with the notebook.
333644-001.book Page 3 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert a battery pack, turn the notebook upside down, then slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. To remove a battery pack, turn the notebook upside down.
333644-001.book Page 4 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert a MultiBay battery pack, turn the notebook upside down, then slide the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated.
333644-001.book Page 5 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs To remove a MultiBay battery pack, turn the notebook upside down. Then slide and hold the MultiBay release latch 1 as you pull the battery pack 2 from the MultiBay. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the MultiBay when no device is in the MultiBay, insert the weight saver to protect the bay opening. The weight saver can be inserted or removed while the notebook is on, off, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
333644-001.book Page 6 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Charging a Battery Pack All battery packs inserted into the notebook charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the ✎ An notebook, but it cannot be used to charge a battery pack. A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in use, but it will charge faster when the notebook is off.
333644-001.book Page 7 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate.
333644-001.book Page 8 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack This section explains several ways you can determine the amount of charge in your battery pack. Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
333644-001.book Page 9 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Interpreting Charge Displays Most charge displays report battery status as both a percentage and the number of minutes of charge remaining. ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level.
333644-001.book Page 10 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Displaying Charge Information on a MultiBay Battery Pack You can determine the percent of a full charge remaining in a battery pack that is not inserted into the MultiBay by using the battery Quick Check feature. MultiBay battery packs have battery Quick Check. Primary battery packs do not. To display the percent of a full charge remaining in a MultiBay battery pack, press the Quick Check button 1 on the MultiBay battery pack.
333644-001.book Page 11 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Managing Low-Battery Conditions Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed in the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect lights. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions This section explains how to identify low and critical low-battery conditions.
333644-001.book Page 12 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the Power/Standby light turns off. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, do one of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter.
333644-001.book Page 13 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Calibrating a Battery Pack This section describes when and how to calibrate a battery pack. When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions: ■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate.
333644-001.book Page 14 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Discharging the Battery Pack Before you begin a full discharge, disable Hibernation. To disable Hibernation: 1. Open the Power Options window: ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Clear the Enable Hibernation check box.
333644-001.book Page 15 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs To fully discharge a battery pack: 1. Select the power icon on the taskbar, or access the Power Schemes tab: ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab. ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab. 2.
333644-001.book Page 16 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs 3. Access the Power Schemes tab: ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab. ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab. 4. Refer to the settings you recorded earlier. Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column. 5.
333644-001.book Page 17 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described below extends the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Conserving Power As You Work To conserve power as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
333644-001.book Page 18 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the notebook to conserve power: ■ 3–18 Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings: ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Screen Saver tab. ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display icon > Screen Saver tab.
333644-001.book Page 19 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Storing a Battery Pack If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place.
333644-001.book Page 20 Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:56 PM Battery Packs Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Å WARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F), or dispose of a battery pack in water or fire.
