HP Notebook PC Reference Guide
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Contents Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 11 Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12 What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 12 To buy accessories ................................................................................................ 13 To find more information....
To maintain your notebook ................................................................................... 43 To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 44 To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 44 To clean your notebook......................................................................................... 44 Batteries and Power Management ........................
Connecting External Devices...................................................................................... 78 To identify connectors for external devices .......................................................... 78 To connect a printer or other parallel device......................................................... 80 To connect an external keyboard or mouse........................................................... 80 To connect a USB device ........................................................
To set up TopTools ............................................................................................. 120 Reinstalling and Updating Software ......................................................................... 121 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk .......................................... 121 To replace damaged Recovery CDs..................................................................... 122 To update the notebook BIOS.................................................
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your HP notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your notebook is made with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. Your notebook has several features that make it convenient to use: • The power button provides convenient options for starting and stopping the notebook.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory To buy accessories You can buy accessories for your notebook online. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. HP currently offers a wide variety of accessories, such as the following: • Port replicator. • DVD, CD-RW, and DVD/CD-RW drive module upgrades. • External USB floppy disk drive. • AC adapters. • 8-cell LiIon enhanced battery. • Additional RAM. • Ethernet, modem, LAN, and wireless LAN cards.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Front view 1. One-Touch buttons (programmable). 8. Volume controls (selected models). 2. Power button. 9. Mute button and indicator light (selected models). 3. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock, CD drive activity. 10. Removable CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drive. 4. Touch pad/scroll pad on-off button (with on-off indicators on either side). 11. CD/DVD eject button. 5.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Back view 15. AC adapter jack. 23. LAN port and indicators. 16. Parallel port (LPT1) (colored burgundy). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 24. Modem port (selected models). 17. External monitor (VGA) port (colored blue). 26. PC Card slot (Type II or Type III, lower slot only). 18. S-video (TV out) port (colored yellow) (selected models). 27. PC Card eject button. 19.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom view 32. Infrared port (selected models). 36. Battery latch. 33. Battery. 37. Docking port. 34. CD/DVD drive latch. 38. Mini-PCI cover (no user-replaceable parts inside). 35. RAM cover. 39. Hard disk drive retaining screws.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Hard disk drive activity. • On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. 2. Power mode. • Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off). • Amber: the notebook is on standby. • Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation. 3. Battery charge status. • Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of keyboard locks and the CD player. 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. CD drive activity. The CD drive is active.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models) 1. MP3 player launch button. 2. Previous track. 3. Next track. 4. Status panel button. 5. Status panel. 6. Play/Pause. 7. Stop. 8. Multimedia power switch and indicator light—turns the CD player on and off. Works only when the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook 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 41.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook • Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the notebook, then press the back end in until the battery clicks into place. To remove the battery • Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the notebook and may void your warranty—see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 129. • Plug in the AC adapter (its LED lights), then connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the notebook. The notebook’s battery then starts charging.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line If your notebook 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. You must not use a digital line. (Many office and some home lines are digital.) 2. Plug the telephone cord into the notebook’s modem jack, or the PC Card or external modem.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 4: Turn on the notebook • Press the power button above the keyboard. The notebook then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Note Your notebook comes with a factory-installed CD, DVD, or similar drive. Before you turn on your notebook for the first time, make sure this drive is in place. This ensures that the system properly identifies the hardware already installed and loads the appropriate software.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 6: Register your notebook Be sure to register your notebook. 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 notebook does the following: • Records your ownership of the notebook with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to service, support, and information.
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Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. Note This manual describes your notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their default values.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To reset the notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed. • If possible, shut down Windows: press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down, Turn Off. –or, if this fails– • Press and hold the power button for about four seconds, until the display turns off. Press the power button again to restart.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To change the boot device The notebook normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the notebook from an external USB floppy disk drive (optional accessory), the CD/DVD drive, or a local area network (LAN). 1. Click Start, 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 Notebook You can customize the operation of many of these devices: you can change the click button and scroll pad actions, double-click speed, pointer speed, and more: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse. Note The touch pad and scroll pad are automatically disabled when the notebook is docked in a port replicator that has a PS/2 mouse connected. Moving and selecting using the touch pad and click buttons 1.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 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 Operating Your Notebook To use the One-Touch buttons Your notebook includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or web site with a single press. The buttons are pre-configured for specific applications, but you can set them to start any applications you want. • Press the One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, or web site.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 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 and Support.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 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 Notebook The notebook has an LCD display, which behaves differently from a normal computer monitor. If you change the display resolution, the desktop changes size, but the objects on it do not. You normally won’t change the resolution except to use an external monitor. Changing icon and label sizes To quickly enlarge icons and labels on your screen when using a high-resolution display, use HP Desktop Zoom.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To mute the notebook Your notebook provides several ways to mute its speakers without changing the volume setting. This can be handy when you want to block all speaker output regardless of what the notebook is doing. • Press Fn+Backspace to toggle the mute function. • Click the speaker icon in the taskbar, then click Mute. • If your notebook includes a mute button (located on the notebook’s right side), press the button to toggle the mute function.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To prepare for the presentation 1. Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Presentation Ready, Configure. –or– Click the HP Presentation Ready icon in the taskbar (if present), then click Configure. 2. You can select a presentation to be run automatically whenever you launch HP Presentation Ready. You will also be able to choose one at the time you launch HP Presentation Ready. 3.
Basic Operation Securing Your Notebook Securing Your Notebook To set up password protection You can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS configuration utility. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows and through the BIOS configuration utility. To cancel password protection, set an empty password. BIOS configuration utility 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart. 2.
Basic Operation Securing Your Notebook 3. Insert the lock into the security connector on the back of the notebook, and release the key. Store the key in a safe place away from the notebook. Note If you dock the notebook in the optional port replicator, you can use the security connector on the port replicator to secure it and the notebook—see the port replicator manual for details. To protect against viruses Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data.
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.
Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook Taking Care of Your Notebook Use the following recommendations to maintain your notebook 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 notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain.
Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook To safeguard your data • Do not use the touch pad or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape, CD-RW, or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check the integrity of your files and operating system.
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Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you’re running your notebook on battery power, you will want to maximize operating time without compromising performance. Your notebook is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without needing to turn it off. • During idle periods, the notebook 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 CAUTION Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your notebook to go on standby. If power is interrupted while the notebook is on standby, any information that was not saved will be lost. The notebook can also go on standby, into hibernation, or turn off if battery power reaches a critically low level. (See “To respond to a low-battery warning” on page 50.
Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing CPU power If your notebook contains a multispeed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology, the processor can automatically switch to lower, power-saving speeds or to higherperformance speeds according to its workload and power source. You can customize SpeedStep to best suit your working environment: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. On the Power Schemes tab, select a power scheme.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery charge light The battery charge light on the front of the notebook shows whether the notebook’s battery is charging or fully charged—see “Status lights” on page 17. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar includes a power icon that provides detailed battery status information. The icon looks like a battery when AC is not connected.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. If you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook then goes into hibernation. Once the notebook goes into hibernation in this way, you won’t be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following: • Replace the battery with a charged one. See “Step 1: Install the battery” on page 20.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To get the most from your batteries Follow these suggestions to make your battery’s power last as long as possible. • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD, DVD, or similar drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook on standby whenever you are not using it for a short while.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power • To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of the battery gauge, perform this procedure about once a month: 1. Charge the battery to 100%. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter, and use the notebook until the battery is fully discharged and the notebook goes into hibernation. 3. Connect the AC adapter and charge the battery to 100% with no power interruptions.
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Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) Using the Modem (selected models) You can connect your notebook’s built-in modem (selected models) or a PC Card or external modem to a telephone line and communicate with other notebooks throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your notebook contains several software programs that work with your modem: • Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. 4. Check your modem’s country or region settings: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) To connect to the Internet Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). In some countries, Hewlett-Packard provides easy Internet signup so that you can connect quickly to an ISP. 1. Connect your modem—see the previous topic. 2. If available, double-click the Easy Internet Signup icon on the desktop.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) To dial in to a network You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-up connections. This gives you access to network resources from a remote location. • See Windows Help for information about setting up and using dial-up network connections—click Start, Help and Support. To change your modem settings The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in most areas.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) 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. You can use Outlook Express (included with your notebook) or an e-mail system of your choice. This topic includes instructions for using Outlook Express. To start Outlook Express 1. Click Start, E-mail (Outlook Express). 2.
Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) 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 the Fax Services software (including the Fax Console application) provided with Windows XP to send and receive faxes with your notebook. To set up Fax Services Before you can use Fax Services, 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 Connecting to a local area network (LAN) gives 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. Make sure 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 on the notebook. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) If your notebook includes IEEE 802.11 wireless capabilities, you can connect by radio to a 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 (selected models) Creating a new computer-to-computer network (AdHoc) You can set up a new network available to other local computers. 1. Right-click the wireless network connection icon, then click Properties. 2. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add to create a new network. 3. Type a unique name for the new network. 4.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) 2. The wireless indicator light is lit whenever the wireless function is on. If the indicator isn’t lit, do one of the following: Press the wireless on-off button on the left side of the notebook. –or– Click Start, Connect To, Wireless Network Connection. –or– Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, then double-click the wireless network connection icon.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it to make shortrange radio connections to a wireless personal area network (WPAN), and access other Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as other computers, cell phones, and printers. The Bluetooth function provides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, but also provides for “roaming.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) Turning off communication and ending a connection Turning off communication ends any connection you have open. 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off the wireless function without turning off your notebook, press the wireless on-off button. Turning the notebook off or putting it into hibernation also turns off the Bluetooth function.
Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) Sending files or business cards to another Bluetooth device 1. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar. 2. Click Refresh to locate the Bluetooth devices within range of your notebook, and select the device you want to send files to. 3. To send a file, click Send, File. –or– To send a business card, click Send, Business Card.
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Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules Using Plug-In Modules You can use any compatible plug-in module in your notebook’s module bay: • CD drive. • DVD drive. • CD-RW drive. • DVD/CD-RW combo drive. • Weight-saving module (to reduce travel weight and protect your module bay). To replace a plug-in module CAUTION Before disconnecting a plug-in module, you must turn off the notebook—otherwise, you could lose data and damage the equipment. Handle and store a module carefully when it’s out of the notebook.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules 2. Slide the module release latch (on the bottom of the notebook) toward the back of the notebook. 3. Grasp the module and pull it out. 4. Slide the new module into the notebook until it clicks into place. To save weight and protect the module bay when traveling, insert the weight-saving module provided with your notebook.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To insert or remove a CD or DVD CAUTION Do not remove a CD or DVD while the notebook is reading it. Otherwise, the notebook could stop responding and you could lose data. Before opening the drive, make sure the drive is not running by pressing the multimedia Stop button (if available) or using the stop or eject control in your multimedia player software. 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.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules If the notebook loses power, or if you have removed the drive module from the notebook, you can manually open the drive to remove a disk. • Use a pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the drive door to open it.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To play audio CDs If your notebook includes the multimedia buttons and status panel, you can use them to control the notebook’s CD/DVD/CD-RW drive. • If the notebook is turned on, you can use the multimedia buttons to control the Windows Media Player or MusicMatch Jukebox (depending on your notebook model) for playing CDs.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To use the status panel (selected models) The notebook’s status panel can show the time and date, battery status, power status, and the status of the notebook’s CD player. • Press the status panel button several times to display the information you want. The first press turns on the backlight. Subsequent presses cycle through the available information in the following order: • Power status: ON, OFF, (standby), or (hibernate). • Date. • Time.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To play DVD movies If your notebook 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. (The name of the DVD player program can vary.) –or– Click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player. –or– If your notebook includes the multimedia buttons and status panel, you can use them to control InterVideo WinDVD for playing DVDs—see “To play audio CDs” on page 72.
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To create or copy CDs If your notebook came with a CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW drive, it also includes software that lets you copy or create CDs. • Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, CD Writer, RecordNow. (The name of the CD-RW software can vary.) –or– Click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player. You can also use Windows Explorer to create data CDs using a CD-RW drive. If you need to install the CD-RW software, run Setup on the software CD.
Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards The notebook’s PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the notebook. The notebook supports one standard Type II or Type III PC Card (PCMCIA and CardBus). Zoomed Video cards are not supported. 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.
Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Before removing a PC Card, you must either use the PC Card or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar or turn off the notebook. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Before removing the card, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar. 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 Your notebook’s connectors make it easy for you to use a wide variety of external devices: • Printer or other parallel device. • Universal serial bus (USB) devices. • External keyboard and mouse. • External monitor and television. • Local area network (LAN). • Audio devices such as external speakers, headphones, or stereo inputs. • IEEE 1394 devices (selected models).
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Locating connectors on the notebook 1. Parallel port (burgundy). 2. External monitor (VGA) port (blue). 3. S-video (TV out) port (yellow) (selected models). 4. Universal serial bus (USB) ports (2). 5. Audio line-out jack (lime green) and external microphone jack (pink). 6. LAN port and indicators. 7. Modem port (selected models). 8. IEEE 1394 port (selected models). 9. PC Card slot. 10. Universal serial bus (USB) port. 11. Headphone jack (lime green).
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect a printer or other parallel device The notebook’s parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers. • Connect the device’s parallel cable to the notebook’s parallel port (colored burgundy). To connect an external keyboard or mouse • Plug a USB mouse or keyboard into a USB port on the notebook.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect a USB floppy disk drive If you have an optional floppy disk drive, you can connect it to your notebook’s USB port using the external floppy drive cable. • Connect the cable from the USB floppy drive directly to the notebook’s USB port. To connect an audio device Your notebook includes a built-in microphone (at the top of the display) that you can use to record voice, sound, and music.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices • Attach the audio cable to the appropriate audio jack on the notebook. The headphone and audio line-out jacks are colored lime green, and the microphone jack is pink. Note When you plug a device into the external microphone port, the built-in microphone automatically turns off. When you plug a device into the audio line-out port, the built-in speakers automatically turn off.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices • If you need to use both displays at once, press Fn+F5 repeatedly until the image shows on both displays. However, by default, the image is limited by the internal display to 1024 × 768 pixels, so at a higher resolution you will see only part of the desktop on both displays. This doesn’t happen if you use only the external monitor.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To play DVD movies on the TV • Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. Click the Settings tab, then click Advanced and make the TV a “primary” display. • Optional: Connect an audio cable from the notebook’s audio line-out jack to the TV audio input.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To use the port replicator You can use the optional port replicator to connect external components to your notebook. For details about the port replicator and its use, refer to the manual that comes with it. To connect to the port replicator 1. Plug in the AC adapter, then connect it to the rear of the port replicator. Make sure that the AC status light is on. 2. Align the notebook with the locator pins on the port replicator. 3.
Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To disconnect from the port replicator 1. Press down the release tab on the right side of the port replicator. 2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator. To connect an IEEE 1394 device (selected models) If your notebook includes an IEEE 1394 port (located on the notebook’s left side), you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other computers.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional RAM Your notebook has no memory (RAM) built in, but has two slots for removable 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-133 SDRAM only. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these procedures.
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. CAUTION Your notebook’s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the notebook. 1.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To replace the system RAM module If needed, you can replace your notebook’s system RAM module (under the keyboard) to increase the notebook’s RAM. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver and a small flat-blade screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Open the display so that it lays flat. 4.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 7. Loosen the three screws holding the top of the keyboard. (The keyboard retains the screws.) CAUTION When opening the keyboard, be careful not to pull on the cable connecting the keyboard to the notebook. 8. Raise the top edge of the keyboard, then fold it onto the front of the case. WARNING Do not touch the metal surfaces inside the notebook until they have cooled off. They could be very hot if the notebook was running recently.
Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 10. Pull the module out of the connector. 11. Carefully insert the edge of the new 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. 12. Move the keyboard back into position. Slide its front edge into the notebook’s case, then lower the top of the keyboard into place. 13. Retighten the three screws along the top of the keyboard. 14.
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. Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook. 3. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook. 4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly. 5.
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 cover, you can remove the cover parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove all four screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the holder. 2. Insert the drive into the holder, then reinstall all four screws into the holder and drive case.
Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To prepare a new hard disk drive When you install a new hard disk drive, you must prepare it to work with your notebook by installing the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook. Do this using the Recovery CDs that came with your notebook—see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on page 121. Note If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear onscreen.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions to several types of problems you might experience while using your notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: • Open the HP web-based troubleshooting tool: click Start, Help and Support, HP Instant Support.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques If sound does not record • Check the software controls for recording sound: click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Sound Recorder. • In Volume Control, click Options, Properties, and make sure the microphone is enabled in the recording controls. • Test the audio with the e-DiagTools diagnostics—see “Testing the Hardware” on page 116.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle • You may have accidentally paused the DVD movie. Press the Play button to resume. • The DVD may be double-sided. Open the DVD tray, and read the text near the center hole of the disk. If it says Side A, flip the disk over, close the tray, and press the Play button to continue playing the movie.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques Display problems If the notebook is on, but the screen is blank • Move the mouse or tap the touch pad or scroll pad. This will wake the display if it is off. • Try pressing Fn+F2 to increase the display brightness. • Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state you started from.) • If the notebook is cold, allow it to warm up.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques This issue is common across all vendors supplying TFT displays in their products and is not specific to the HP notebook display. HP notebook TFT displays meet or exceed all HP standards for cosmetic quality of TFT displays. HP does not warrant that the displays will be free of cosmetic imperfections.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques If files are corrupted • Check the hard disk: open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, click File, Properties, and use the Tools tab. • Run the Norton AntiVirus program—see “To protect against viruses” on page 40. • Test the hard disk drive with the e-DiagTools diagnostics—see “Testing the Hardware” on page 116.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques Infrared Problems If you have problems with infrared communication • Make sure the line between the two infrared ports is not blocked, and that the ports face each other as squarely as possible. The ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no obstructions between them. Sunlight, heat from nearby equipment, and other sources of infrared radiation can also cause transmission errors. • Make sure only one application is using the infrared port.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques 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. Make sure the embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is on, then hold Alt while typing 0128 on the numeric keypad. • Support for the euro symbol requires software available from Microsoft. This software is installed in the factory software, but may not be included with retail Windows.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques 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 the notebook stops responding after booting • Check whether you have a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server. This can cause a long delay at startup because DHCP is enabled.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques • If you have call-waiting, disable it—your telephone company can provide instructions. • Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, connect directly to the wall jack. • Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem. If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected • Check all cables and connections. • Connect a standard telephone to the phone line and make sure the line is working.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques If the modem dials but doesn’t connect • Make sure you’re using an analog telephone line. You must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line. • Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem. • The modem at the other end may have a problem. Try dialing to a different modem. If the modem will not connect at 56K speed • The host modem may not support a 56K (V.90) connection speed.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques If the modem isn’t detected • Check the modem setup. In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. • Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the Device Manager. If the modem is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling another device. • If you’re running fax software using fax Class 2, try using Class 1.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques One-Touch button problems If One-Touch buttons are not working properly • Make sure the items associated with the buttons are the ones you want—see “To use the One-Touch buttons” on page 33. If the onscreen display does not appear when pressing a One-Touch button • Make sure the Onscreen Display is enabled—see “To use the One-Touch buttons” on page 33.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques • Disable the internal modem: 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the Device Manager. 2. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices. 3. Double-click the internal modem, then select the option to disable the modem. • Check the port settings in Control Panel: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques • If the card requires an IRQ, make sure one is available. If necessary, set the IRQ to an unused value: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the Device Manager, then view resources by type. • Check the HP Business Support web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for information about installing certain PC Cards.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques • Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting for broken network connections to time out. • If the notebook’s hard disk drive frequently runs (as indicated by the hard drive light on the front of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be paused or running slowly, Windows is likely spending excess time writing to its swap file on the notebook’s hard disk.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques • Move the notebook 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. If the notebook has a short operating time • Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed in “To get the most from your batteries” on page 51.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques Printing problems Hint You can solve most printing problems by using the printing troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support. If a 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 Techniques If the notebook won’t boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery’s charge by clicking the power icon in the taskbar, or using Power Options in Control Panel. • If available, try another battery. If the notebook won’t boot from the floppy disk drive • Make sure the drive is connected correctly—see “To connect a USB floppy disk drive” on page 81.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques Wireless Problems If you have problems with wireless communication • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • See “LAN problems” on page 103. If you have trouble connecting to another computer in My Network Places • Wait a few minutes, then press F5 to refresh the list of computers on the network. • Click Start, Search to locate the computer.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Testing the Hardware Testing the Hardware The e-Diagtools hardware diagnostic program included with your notebook 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 notebook 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 Notebook Configuring the Notebook Your notebook includes two tools that help you configure its operation: the BIOS configuration utility and HP Toptools. To run the BIOS configuration utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) configuration utility enables you to make changes to the notebook’s system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Notebook Startup Menu Setting Description Date and Time Sets the date using mm/dd/yyyy format and the time using 24-hour format. Value set takes effect immediately. Default Boot Device Shows the order of boot devices, with “+” indicating a device category. Move the entries to change the order. If the notebook has more than one device in a category, you can select the one scanned.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Notebook Exit Menu Setting Description Save and Reboot Saves changes, then exits and reboots. Exit (No Save) Discards any changes made since last save, then exits and reboots. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. Default Settings Restores default settings, and remains in Setup. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. Restore Settings Discards any Setup changes made since last save, and remains in Setup.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software You can use the Recovery CDs to recover the original factory software for your notebook. The Recovery CDs also provide Windows drivers specific to your notebook to configure a custom system. You can find drivers in these locations: • On your notebook’s hard drive under C:\hp\Drivers. • On the Recovery CD under \hp\Drivers. • On the HP Business Support web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport).
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 15 minutes. If you want to create the Utility partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select not to install the operating system.
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HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Notebook Getting Assistance for Your Notebook To get help from the web HP has several web sites on the Internet dedicated to providing information about HP notebook computers: • HP Business Support web site. Get e-mail and telephone support information, technical information, and software updates. www.hp.com/go/bizsupport • HP Notebook computer web site.
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Notebook 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 on these topics: • Applications and operating systems included with your notebook. • HP-described operation environments and conditions. • HP accessories, HP upgrades, and basic operation and troubleshooting.
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Notebook Omnibook Series Notebooks North America United States Canada Latin America Mexico City Mexico (outside Mexico City) Puerto Rico South America Argentina Brazil (São Paulo) Brazil (outside São Paulo) Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Asia/Pacific Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan (Navi. Dial) Japan (if Navi.
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Notebook For best service, have as much of the following information as possible when you call. • Your notebook’s model and serial number. • Your notebook’s operating system. • Any messages displayed when the problem occurred.
HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Notebook To prepare your notebook for shipment See “To receive repair service,” above, to determine if your notebook must be sent in for service. If so, prepare your notebook for shipment as follows. 1. Important: Back up your hard disk drive. The hard disk may need to be replaced or reformatted while your notebook is being repaired. 2. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the return of removable components.
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 table below. HP Pavilion and Omnibook XE Series Notebooks typically come with a standard one-year warranty. Please see the Warranty Duration table for more details.
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 Dimensions: 13.3-/14.1-in models: 318 × 273 × 35.8 mm (12.5 × 10.75 × 1.4 in). 15-in models: 330 × 278 × 37.5 mm (12.99 × 10.94 × 1.47 in). Thickness varies across unit. Starting travel weight: 2.3 kg (5.
Reference Information Hardware Specifications Audio System Built-in microphone. Stereo sound through two built-in speakers. 1.5 W per channel. Polk Audio certified on 15-in models (pavilion). Dedicated mute and volume controls (selected models). CD player (can play while notebook is on standby, in hibernation, or off). 3D-enhanced audio. Keyboard and Pointing Devices 87/88/91-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation. Embedded numeric keypad. 12 function (Fn) keys.
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Modem Reference Information You can customize the operation of your notebook’s 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 57. 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 (Ambit) M0 M1 M2 M3 N0 N1 O0 O1 P Q0 Q1 Sn Sn? Sn=v T V0 V1 W0 W1 W2 X0 Turn speaker off Turn speaker on during handshaking and turn speaker off while receiving carrier Turn speaker on during handshaking and while receiving carrier Turn speaker off during dialing and receiving carrier and turn speaker on during answering Turn off automode detection Turn on automode detection Go on-line Go on-line and initiate a retrain sequence Force pul
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Ambit) &F1 &G0 &G1 &G2 &J0 &J1 &K0 &K3 &K4 &K5 &K6 &L0 &M0 &M1 &M2 &M3 &P0 &P1 &P2 &P3 &Q0 &Q1 &Q2 &Q3 &Q4 &Q5 &Q6 &R0 &R1 &S0 &S1 &T0 &T1 &T2 &T3 &T4 &T5 &T6 &T7 &T6 &T7 &T8 &V &V1 &W0 &W1 &X0 &X1 &X2 Restore factory configuration 1 Disable guard tone Disable guard tone Enable 1800 Hz guard tone Set S-Register response only for compatibility Set S-Register response only for compatibility Disable DTE/DCE flow control Enable RTS/CTS DTE/
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Ambit) &Y0 &Y1 &Zn=x %E0 %E1 %E2 %L %Q %TTn Recall stored profile 0 upon power up Recall stored profile 1 upon power up Store dial string x (up to 34 digits) to location n (0 to 3) Disable line quality monitor and auto retrain Enable line quality monitor and auto retrain Enable line quality monitor and fallback/fall forward Return received line signal level Report the line signal quality PTT testing of signal level: 00-09=DTMF dial 0-9,
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Ambit) +H1 +H2 +H3 +H11 +H16 **0 **1 **2 -SDR=0 -SDR=1 -SDR=2 -SDR=3 -SDR=4 -SDR=5 -SDR=6 -SDR=7 Enable RPI and set DTE speed to 19200 bps Enable RPI and set DTE speed to 38400 bps Enable RPI and set DTE speed to 57600 bps Enable RPI+ mode Enable Video Ready mode Download to flash memory at last sensed speed Download to flash memory at 38.4 kbps Download to flash memory at 57.
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Ambit) AT* Commands *B *Cn *NCn Display black-listed number Data calling tone selection Select country parameters: 0=US, 1=Japan, 2=Germany, 3=UK, 4=France, 5=Netherlands, 6=Italy, 7=Australia, 8=Sweden, 9=Denmark, 10=New Zealand, 11=Korea, 12=China, 13=Singapore, 14=Malaysia, 15=South Africa, 16=Poland, 17=Czech Republic, 18=Hungary, 19=Hong Kong, 20=Turkey, 21=Spain.
Reference Information Modem Reference Information Register Function (Ambit) S48 S82 S86 S91 V.
Reference Information Safety Information Safety Information Power cords The power cord supplied with the notebook’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. Battery safety Note Use only the battery that came with your notebook, or an HP-approved replacement— see “To buy accessories” in the online Reference Guide.
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 notebook 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, U.S.A. +1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: Notebook PC Model Number(s): OmniBook XE3, Pavilion N5D series Notebook PC (D is any digit 0–9) complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Reference Information Regulatory Information 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. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard—see “To contact HP for support or service” on page 125.
Reference Information Regulatory Information dipende dalle impostazioni interne del software. Rivolgersi al fornitore dell’apparecchiatura qualora sia necessario utilizzare quest’ultima su una rete telefonica diversa. Per ulteriore assistenza sul prodotto, contattare Hewlett-Packard. Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval JATE approval number: A99-0700JP, A99-0976JP. Name of Equipment: 3CN3AX556, 3CN3BM1556B.
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 Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A.
Index A AC adapter compatibility, 22 connecting, 22 requirements, 141 accessories, 13 AdHoc wireless communication (802.
external devices monitor, 82 F F10 (diagnostics), 116 Fax Console, 59 Fax Services, 59 faxes, 59 printing, 59 receiving, 59 sending, 59 files recovering, 121 floppy disk drive booting from, 30 troubleshooting, 100 floppy disk drive (accessory) booting from, 119 floppy drive USB connection, 81 Fn key + Backspace (mute function), 32, 37 + F1 (decrease brightness), 32, 35 + F2 (increase brightness), 32, 35 + F5 (display select), 32, 82 + F8 (keypad), 32, 34 + Num Lock (Scroll Lock), 32 + One-Touch button (One
mute button/indicator, 37 mute function, 32, 37 N network LAN, See LAN networks connecting to, 60 Norton AntiVirus, 40 notebook automatic power management, 46 changing BIOS settings, 39, 118 cleaning, 44 default settings, 28 maintaining, 43 overheating, 101 protecting, 43, 87, 101 registering, 25 resetting, 29 resuming, 28 setting up, 20 testing, 116 timeouts, 46, 47, 112 turning on and off, 24, 28 video performance, 37 NTFS format, 122 Num Lock, 18, 34 O One-Touch buttons configuring, 33 LEDs, 32 onscree
special characters, 35 specifications, 132 SpeedStep Technology, 48 standby (power mode) and display life, 44 automatic, 46 entering, 28 password on resuming, 39 resuming from, 28, 114 saving power, 51 troubleshooting, 114 when closing lid, 48 static electricity, 88 precautions, 87 status lights battery charge, 17, 49 CD/DVD drive activity, 18 hard drive, 17 keyboard, 18 power mode, 17 status panel setting time and date, 73 using, 73 Support Ticket, 117 S-video port connecting TV, 83 System standby, 48 T t
