HP (Hewlett-Packard) 375424-001 manual

H ardware a n d So ft w are Gui d e HP Notebook Ser i es Doc ument P art Number: 3 7 5 4 2 4-001 Mar c h 2005 This guide explains ho w to iden tify , access, and use most of the hardware and softwa re features av ailable on your notebook.[...]

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Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide iii Cont en ts 1 Component ID Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

i v Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Cont ent s 2P o w e r Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Cont ent s Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide v Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

v i Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Cont ent s 6 PC Cards and ExpressCards What Is a PC Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2 Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4 What Is an ExpressCard? . . . . [...]

Cont ent s Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide v ii Preinstalled Communication Softwa re. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7 Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7 11 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . 11–3 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 11?[...]

v iii Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Cont ent s 13 Setup Utility Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . 13–2 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . 13–3 Displaying System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–3 [...]

Cont ent s Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide i x 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1 Tips for Traveling with Your No tebook . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1 17 Specifications Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–1 Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–1 1 Comp o ne nt ID ✎ This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft® W indo ws®. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may dif fer . Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information.[...]

1–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Comp one nt I D To p C o m p o n e n t s Keys Component Description 1 Function ke ys (12)* P erf orm system and application tasks. When combined with fn, function ke ys perf orm additional tasks as hotke ys. 2 Windows logo k ey Display s the Microsoft® Windows® Star t menu. 3 fn ke y* Combines with other ke [...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–3 To u c h Pa d Component Description 1 T ouchP ad* Mov es the pointer . 2 Left T ouchP ad b utton* Functions like the left b utton on an e xternal mouse. 3 Right T ouchP ad b utton* Functions like the right button on an e xternal mouse. 4 T ouchP ad v ertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down. *Th[...]

1–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Comp one nt I D Pow e r C o n t r o l s Depending on your notebook model, the location of the po wer/standby b utton may v ary . Component Description 1 P o wer/standb y but to n* When the notebook is ■ Off , press to star t the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate hiber nation. ■ In standby , brief[...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–5 Buttons Depending on your notebook model, button locations may v ary . Component Description 1 Quick Launch b uttons (select models only) Launch defa ult multimedia, digital imaging or music applications (v aries by m od el ). T o reassign another application to a Quick Launch b utton, ref er t[...]

1–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Comp one nt I D Component Description 3 Wireless button (select models only) T urns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information, refer to Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select [...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–7 Lights Depending on your notebook model, light locations may v ary . Component Description 1 P o wer/standb y light On: No tebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in standby . Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation. 2 Wireless light (select models only) On: One or more internal wireless devi[...]

1–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Comp one nt I D Wireless Antenn ae (Sel ect Mod els Only) Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and rece iv e wireless de vice signals. Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output pow er of this de vice is below the FCC radio frequency e xposure limits . Ne vertheless, the de vice should b[...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–9 Fr ont Com ponents Speak er s, Dis pl a y Release B ut ton and Consumer I R Lens Component Description 1 Consumer infrared (IR) lens (select models only) Links the notebook to an optional remote control. 2 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 3 Displa y release button Opens the notebook.[...]

1–10 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Comp one nt I D Lights Component Description 1 P o wer/standb y light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in standby . Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation. 2 Battery light On: The batter y pac k is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: The batter y pac [...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–11 Left -Sid e Compon ents P or ts and Ja cks Depending on your notebook model, component locations may v ary . Refer to the following illustrations. Component Description 1 P o wer connector Connects the A C adapter cable . 2 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable . 3 RJ-45 (network) jack C[...]

1–12 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Comp one nt I D Component Description 4 Expansion por t 2 (select models only) Connects the notebook to an optional docking de vice . ✎ The notebook has only one expansion port. The term e xpansion por t 2 describes the type of expansion port. ✎ For expansion port signal information, refer to “Expansion[...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–13 Media an d Memor y Card Sl ots Depending on your notebook model, component locations may v ary . Refer to the following illustrations. Component Description 1 Digital Media Slot (select models only) Suppor ts the fo llowing optional digital cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, SD I/O Card ,[...]

1–14 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Comp one nt I D Right - Side C omponen ts Depending on your notebook model, component locations may v ary . Refer to the following illustrations. Component Description 1 Optical drive Suppor ts an op tical disc, such as a CD o r DV D. 2 A udio-out (headphone) jack Connects an opti onal headphone or powered st[...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–15 Component Description 5 Monitor por t Connects an optional V GA monitor or projector . 6 S-Video-out jack Connects t he video function of an optional S-Video de vice, such as a tele vision, VCR, or video capture card. 7 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. ?[...]

1–16 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Comp one nt I D Bot tom C omponen ts Mini PCI and Memor y Module C ompar tment Component Description Mini PCI and memory module compar tment ■ Holds an optional wireless LAN de vice (select models only). Ä T o prev ent an unresponsive system and the displa y of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI de[...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–17 Ba y s, Battery Lat ch and V ent s Component Description 1 Hard drive ba y Holds the internal hard dr iv e. 2 V ents (4) Provide airflo w to cool internal components. Ä T o prev ent ov erheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allo w a hard surf ace, such as a printer , or a soft surf ace, suc[...]

1–18 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Comp one nt I D Additional H ard w ar e Compon ents The follo wing illustration and table identify and describe the additional equipment that is included with the notebook. Component Description 1 A C adapter Conv erts AC pow er to DC pow er . 2 P o wer cord* Connects an A C adapter to an A C outlet. 3 Batter[...]

Comp one nt I D Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–19 Additional Com ponents Opt ic al D is cs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or D VDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The software packaged in the “Required for Setup” bag is not preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on ho w you want to use your notebook, you might want to[...]

1–20 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Comp one nt I D ■ Modem Approv al label—Pro vides re gulatory information about the modem and lists the agency appro v al markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approv ed for use. Y ou might need this information when trav eling internationally . The Modem Approv al label i[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–1 2 Po w e r Å W ARNING: T o r educe the r isk of electr i c shock or damage t o y our equipment: ■ P lug the pow e r cord into an A C ou tlet that is easily acce ssible at all times. ■ Disconnect po w er f r om the notebook b y unplugging the po w er cor d fr om the A C outlet (not b y unplugging the po w [...]

2–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r Po we r S o u r c e s The notebook can run on internal or external A C power . The follo wing table indicates the best po wer sources for common tasks. T ask Recommended P o wer Source W ork in most software applications ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one [...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–3 Standb y and Hibern ation Standby and hibernation are ener gy-sa ving features that conserv e po wer and reduce startup time. They can be initiated b y you or by the system. For details about when to use each setting, refer to “Initiating Standby , Hibernation or Shutdown, ” later in this chapter [...]

2–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r Hib e r nati o n Ä CAUT ION: If the configur ati on of the notebook is c hanged dur ing hibernatio n, r e suming fr om hibernat ion ma y not be pos sible . When the notebook is in hibernati on: ■ Do not connect or dis connect the not ebook fr om a doc king dev i ce . ■ Do not add or r emo v e mem[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–5 Initia ting Standb y , Hibern ation or Shutdow n The follo wing sections explain wh en to initiate standb y or hibernation and when to shut do wn your notebook. When Y ou Leav e Y our W or k ■ Initiating standby clears the scr een and uses less po wer than leaving the notebook on. Y our work returns[...]

2–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r When Using Infrared Communi cation or Driv e Media Ä CAUT ION: Do not initiate st andby or hiber natio n while u sing dri v e media . Doing s o may r esult in po ssible v ideo and a udio degr adation and loss of a udio or v i deo play back f uncti onality . Standby and hibernation interfere with the [...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–7 Def ault P o w er Settings The follo wing tables describe the factory po wer settings on the notebook. Y ou can change many of these settings according to your preference. For more information on changing po wer settings, refer to “Po wer Options, ” later in this chapter . T urnin g the N otebook [...]

2–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r Initia ting or Resuming from Standb y T ask Procedure Result Initiate standby . With the notebook on, use one of the fo llowing procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotke y . ■ Close the notebook displa y . ■ Select Start > T urn Off Computer > Stand By . ■ The power/standb y light blinks . ■[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–9 Initia ting or Restoring from Hiberna tion T ask Procedure Result Initiate hibernation. With the notebook on, use one of the f ollowing procedures: ■ Briefly press the power/standb y b utton. ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hiber nate option is not displa yed, press and hold [...]

2–10 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Po w e r Emerg ency Shutdow n Procedur es Ä CAUT ION: Emerge ncy shu tdo w n pr ocedur es r esult in the lo ss of unsav ed data . If the notebook is unresponsi ve and you are unable to use normal shutdo wn procedures, try the follo wing emergenc y procedures in the sequence provided: ■ Press ctrl+alt+delet[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–11 Set ting a Standby P assw ord Y ou can add a security feature that prompts you for your Microsoft® W indo ws® user passw ord when the notebook resumes from standby . T o set a password prompt: 1. Select Start > Control P anel > P erf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > Advanced t[...]

2–12 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Po w e r T o change the function of the power/standb y b utton, the fn+f5 hotke y , or the display switch: 1. Select Start > Control P anel > P erf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > Advanced tab . ❏ T o change the function of the display switch when you close the display , select a func[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–13 Proce ssor P er for man ce Controls (Selec t Models Only) On select notebook models, W indo ws XP supports softw are that enables you to control processor performance. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal po wer conserv ation. For e xample, the sof[...]

2–14 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Po w e r Dif ferent states may be used, depending on whether the notebook is running on external or battery po wer . After a power scheme has been set, no other intervention is required to control the performance of your notebook processor . The following table describes the processor performance on external [...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–15 Batte ry P ack Cha rg i ng a Ba tte ry P ack T o prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays: ■ If you are charging a ne w battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external po wer through the A C adapter . ❏ When you charge the batte[...]

2–16 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Monitoring t he C harge in a B at ter y P ac k Obtainin g Accurate C harge Repor ts T o increase the accuracy of battery charge reports: ■ Allo w a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before char ging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, char ge it ful[...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–17 Po wer Meter displays battery stat us in both percentage and time: ■ The percentage 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 pr ovide power at the curr ent level. F [...]

2–18 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Resolv in g Lo w-B at tery C onditions Ä CAUT I ON: If the notebook has r eached a cr itical lo w-battery condition and has begun to initiate hibernati on, do not r estor e pow er until the po wer/standb y light turns off . T o resolve a lo w-battery condition: ■ If external po wer is av ailabl e, c[...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–19 Calib rating a B a tter y P a ck When to Calibra te Even if a battery pack is hea vily used, calibration should be necessary only once a month. Y ou do not hav e to calibrate a ne w battery pack before first use. Calibration does not usually incr ease battery run time, but it can increase the accuracy [...]

2–20 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Ho w to C alibrate T o calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully rechar ge the battery pack. Ch arging th e Bat ter y P ac k Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on. T o charge the battery pack: 1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Connect the[...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–21 ■ The system will not decrease hard dri ve speed while the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not occur . T o fully discharge the battery pack: 1. Disable hibernation. T o disable hibernation: a. Select Start > Control P anel > Perf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options &[...]

2–2 2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Rechargin g the B at tery Pack Ä CAUT I ON: After calibr ating the battery pack, r eenable hibernati on. F ailure to r eenable hibernati on may r esult in a complete battery dr ain and potenti al data loss . T o reenable hibe rnati on: 1. Select Start > Setting s > Control P anel > P er for [...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–2 3 Conser ving P o wer as Y ou W ork T o conserve po wer as you work: ■ Pre vent de vices you are not using from drawing po wer from the notebook. For e xample: ❏ T urn of f wireless connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ❏ Disconnect any e xternal devices from the not[...]

2–2 4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Rep l ac i ng a B a t ter y P a c k Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent lo ss of wo rk when r emov ing a battery pack that is the only po wer s our ce, turn o ff the notebook or initiate hibernatio n. (If y ou initiate hibernati on, do not begin the follo w ing pr ocedur e until the po wer/standb y lights ar e[...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–25 Inser ting a Ba tter y P ac k T o insert a battery pack: 1. T urn the notebook upside do wn. 2. Insert the battery pack 1 into the battery bay and rotate it 2 until it is seated.[...]

2–2 6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Storing a B at ter y P a ck Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent damage to a battery pack , do not expose it t o high temper ature s for ext ended per iods of time . If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remov e any battery packs and store them separately . High temperatures accelera[...]

Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–2 7 Disposin g of a Used Ba t tery P a ck Å W ARNI NG: T o reduce the r isk of fir e or burns, do not disa ssemble , cr ush, or punctur e a batter y pack; sh or t the e xternal con tacts on a battery pack; or dispos e of a batter y pac k in fir e or wate r . Do not expo se a battery pack to high tem pera[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–1 3 K e yboar d an d T ouc hP a d ✎ This chapter provides information on the functions of the ke yboard and T ouchPad when used in W indows. If using QuickPlay (select models only), functionality may dif fer . Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information.[...]

3–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad To u c h P a d To u c h Pa d C o m p o n e n t s Component Description 1 T ouchPad* Mov es the pointer . 2 Left T ouchPad b utton* Functions like the left b utton on an e xternal mouse. 3 Right T ouchPad b utton Functions lik e the r ight button on an e xternal mouse. 4 T ouchPad v er [...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–3 Using t he T ouc hP a d In W indows the T ouchPad provides the na vigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse. ■ T o move the pointer , slide your finger across the T ouchPad surface in the direction you want to mo ve the pointer . ■ T o execute the click[...]

3–4 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad Set ting T ouc hP ad Preferences Mouse Properties in W indows enab les you to customize settings for pointing de vices, including: ■ Enabling or disabling a pointing de vice (enabled by default). ■ T ouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the T ouchPad once to select an object o[...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–5 Hot k e y s Iden tifying Hotk e ys Hotke ys are preset combinations of the fn key 2 with one of the follo wing keys: esc key 1 , function keys 3 , backspace key 4 , enter key 5 , and end key 6 . The icons on the f1 through f12 function ke ys represent their hotke y functions. The functi[...]

3–6 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad Hotk e y Quick Re fer ence The follo wing table identifies the default hotke y functions. ✎ The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. F or instructions, refer to “Setting Other Po wer Preferences” in Chapter 2, “Po w er . ” Default Function Hotkey Opens Help and Suppor[...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–7 Hotk e y Pr oced ure s Using Hotke ys on the Intern al K ey board T o use a hotkey command on the notebook k eyboard, use either of the follo w ing procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second ke y of the hotke y command. ■ Press and hold do wn fn, briefly press[...]

3–8 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality . ■ Automated and interacti ve troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recov ery procedures. ■ Links to HP support specialists. In W indows, you can also access the Help and Support Center b y selecting Start > Help and Support. Open[...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–9 Most external monitors recei ve video information from the notebook using the external V GA video standard. The fn+f4 hotke y can also toggle images among other devices recei ving video information from the notebook. The follo wing video transmission types, with examples of devices that[...]

3–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. F or example, you can set the fn+f5 hotke y to initiate hibernation instead of standby . In all W indows operating system windo ws, references to the sleep button apply to the fn+f5 hotk ey . For information about changing the function o[...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–11 Dec rease Brightnes s (fn+f7) The fn+f7 hotkey decreases the brightness of the notebook screen. The longer you hold do wn the fn+f7 hotkey , the more the screen dims. Decreasing screen brightness conserves po wer . T o increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey . Inc rease Brig[...]

3–12 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad P lay , P ause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) ■ If the audio CD or the D VD is not playing, press the fn+f9 hotke y to begin or resume the play . ■ If the audio CD or the D VD is playing, press the fn+f9 h otk ey to pause the play . Stop an Audio CD or a D VD (fn+f1 0) The [...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–13 Na v igate Back ( fn +ba cksp ace ) In W indows, the fn+backspace hotk ey navigates backw ard in the current application. It has the same function as the alt +left arro w W indows hotk ey . Selec t an Item on th e Screen (fn+enter) The fn+enter hotk ey selects items on the screen. Pres[...]

3–14 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad Qui ck La unc h But tons (Selec t Models Only) Quick Launch buttons enable you to use one k eystroke to access a software application. A Quick Launch button can be reassigned to an Internet or network destination or to any softw are application or data file. For e xample, a Quick Launc[...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–15 Key p a d s Using an Embedd ed Numeric K e ypad The 15 ke ys of the embedded numeric ke ypad 1 can be used like the ke ys on an external numeric keypad. When the embedded numeric ke ypad is turned on, each key on the ke ypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper -rig[...]

3–16 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide K ey board and T ouchP ad S witc hing th e Functions of K e ypad K e y s Y ou can temporarily switch the functions of an embedded numeric ke ypad ke y between its standard function and its keypad function. ■ T o use a key on the k eypad as a keypad k ey while the ke ypad is turned off, press and hold fn while[...]

K ey board and T ouchP ad Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–17 T urning N um Lock Mod e On and O ff As Y ou W ork T o turn num lock mode on or off on an e xternal numeric keypad as you work, press the num lk ke y on the external numeric ke ypad, not on the notebook. ■ When an external numeric k eypad is turned on and is in num lock mode, the num[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–1 4 Multim edia ✎ This chapter provides information on the multimedia functions of the notebook when used in W indows. If using QuickPlay (select models only), functionality may dif fer . Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information. Audio Features Adjust ing th e V olum e T o adjust volume, use the[...]

4–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Multimedia Y ou can also adjust volume b y using the volume control software av ailable in the W indows operating system and in some W indows multimedia applications. ✎ The volume mute b utton on the notebook ov errides all software volume settings. T o access the W indows v olume controls: » Select Start &g[...]

Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–3 Conn ectin g the Au dio - O ut (Hea dphon e) Jac k An audio-out jack, sometimes called a headphone jack, connects optional headphones or externally po wered stereo speakers. An audio-out jack is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio/video de vice such as a te levision or VCR. The notebo[...]

4–4 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Multimedia Vid eo Feat ures Conne c ti ng an S- Vide o De vi ce Connec ting t he Audio The S-V ideo-out jack supports video signals only . If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions, such as play ing a D VD movie on your notebook and displaying it on your tele vision, you need[...]

Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–5 Connec ting t he Video T o transmit video signals through the S-V ideo-out jack, you need a standard S-V ideo cable, av ailable from most computer or electronics retailers. T o connect the S-V ideo cable: 1. Plug either end of the S-V ideo cable into the notebook S-V ideo-out jack, illustrated below .[...]

4–6 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Multimedia Disp layi ng a Video Im ag e T o display a video image, both the notebook and the video device must be turned on. Switch the image between the notebook display and the video de vice display by repeatedly pressing the fn+f4 hotke y . Pressing the fn+f4 hotke y switches the image among the notebook dis[...]

Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–7 ■ InterV ideo W inDVD Creator Plus—Pro vides the ability to create, edit, and burn mo vies to a D VD or video CD. This software is located on the InterV ideo W inDVD Cr eator CD, included with select notebooks. ■ Sonic RecordNo w!—Enables you to create copies of data and audio CDs and D VDs, a[...]

4–8 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Multimedia Installin g Soft war e T o install software included with the notebook from a CD: 1. Connect the notebook to a reliable electrical outlet. 2. Close any open applications. 3. Insert a software CD into the optical dri ve. ❏ If Autorun is enabled an installation wizard is displayed. ❏ If Autorun is [...]

Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–9 C hangin g D VD Region Set tings Ä CAUT I ON: The r egion se t tings on y our DVD dr iv e can only be changed 5t i m e s . ■ The r egion setting y ou select the f ifth time becomes the permanent r egion s etting on the D VD driv e. ■ The n umber of allow able regi on changes r emaining on the dr [...]

4–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Multimedia Using WinD VD T o change the region settings on a dri ve using W inD VD: 1. Open W inD VD through one of the following methods: ❏ Select the W inD VD Player icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar . ❏ Select Start > (All) Programs > InterV ideo WinD VD > InterV ide[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–1 5 Dri v es Ä CAUT I ON: T o reduce the r isk of cr itical data loss , initiate standb y bef ore y ou mov e the notebook or an optional e xternal har d dri ve fr om one location to another . T o initiate standb y , select Start > T urn Off Computer > Sta ndb y . Fo r more info rmation on initi ating and r [...]

5–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Dri ves Driv e C are Dri ves are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The follo w ing cautions apply to all dri ves. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply . Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent los s or damage to the notebook or a dr iv e: ■ Handle a dri ve car [...]

Dri ves Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–3 Rem o vi ng t h e Pr im ar y H ard D rive Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent s yst em lock up and loss of informati on: ■ Shut do wn the notebook bef ore r emov ing the hard dr ive f rom the hard dr iv e bay . Do not re mov e the hard dr iv e while the notebook is on, in s tandby or in hibernati on. ■ If y o[...]

5–4 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Dri ves 5. Lift the hard dri ve bay co ver 1 and remov e it from the notebook 2 . 6. Slide the hard dri ve tow ard the edge of the notebook to release it 1 . 7. Remov e the hard driv e 2 .[...]

Dri ves Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–5 Reinstalling t he Prim ar y Hard Driv e T o reinstall the primary hard driv e: 1. Lo wer the hard drive into the hard dri ve bay 1 . 2. Slide the hard dri ve away from the edge of the notebook until it is fully seated 2 .[...]

5–6 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Dri ves 3. Align the tabs on the hard dri ve cov er with the slots on the notebook 1 and press the hard driv e cover do wn until it snaps into place 2 . 4. T ighten the screws on the hard dri ve bay co ver .[...]

Dri ves Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–7 Rem o vi ng an O p ti cal Dis c (W it ho ut P o w er ) T o remove an optical disc when po wer is unav ailable: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip into the release access in the front bezel of the dri ve 1 . 2. Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released, and then pull out the tray unti[...]

5–8 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Dri ves Disp lay i ng O ptical Disc C ontents When an optical disc is inserted into a dri ve and Autorun is enabled, the contents of the disc display on the screen. T o display the contents of a disc when Autorun is not enabled: 1. Click Start > Run, and then type x: where x = the designation of the dri ve c[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–1 6 P C C ards and Exp ressC ards Wha t I s a P C C ard? Ä CAUT I ON: If y ou install softwar e or enab lers pr ov ided by a P C Car d manufac turer , you ma y not be able to use other P C Cards . If you ar e instru cted by the doc umentation inc luded with y our PC Car d to install dev ice dr ive rs: ■ Install[...]

6–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide PC C ards and Expr essCar ds Inser ting a PC Card CAUT I ON: T o pre vent damage to the connec tors: ■ Use minimal pr essur e when inserting a PC Car d into a PC Ca rd s lo t. ■ Do not mo ve or tr ansport the notebook while a P C Car d is inserted. 1. Press the PC Card eject button 1 , and then remov e the [...]

PC C ards and Expr essCards Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–3 2. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connector facing the notebook. 3. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated. The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a de vice has been detected.[...]

6–4 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide PC C ards and Expr essCar ds Rem o vin g a PC C ard Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent loss of work or an unresponsiv e s ystem, stop the PC Card be for e r emov ing it. 1. Stop the PC Card by selecting the Safely Remo ve Hardwar e icon in the notification area at the f ar right of the taskbar , and then selecting the [...]

PC C ards and Expr essCards Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–5 Wha t I s an ExpressC ard? The ExpressCard is a next-generation PC Card with higher performance and scalability and is designed to conform to the standard specifications of the PCMCIA. T o support a broad range of applications, ExpressCards come in 2 sizes: ExpressCard/34 and ExpressC[...]

6–6 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide PC C ards and Expr essCar ds Confi guring an Exp ressCard CAUT I ON: If y ou install all of the softw are or an y of the enablers pr ovi ded by an Expr essCar d manufactur er , you ma y not be able to use other Expre ssCards . If you ar e instructed b y the documentati on included w ith your Expr essCar d to in[...]

PC C ards and Expr essCards Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–7 3. Hold the ExpressCard label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 4. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated.[...]

6–8 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide PC C ards and Expr essCar ds Remo ving an ExpressCard Ä CAUT I ON: T o prev ent loss of work or an unresponsive sy stem, stop th e Expr essC ard bef ore r emov ing it. ✎ Stopping an ExpressCard, e ven if it is not in use, conserves po wer . 1. Close all applications and complete all acti vities that are supp[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–1 7 Digital M emor y C ards (Sel ec t Models O nly) Using Di gital Media The Digital Media Slot supports the follo w ing digital media formats: ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card (SD Card) ■ Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O) ■ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ SmartM[...]

7–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Digital Memory Car ds (Select Models Only) Inser ting Digital C ards Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent damage to the digital car d connectors: ■ Use minimal f orce w hen inserting a digital card int o a Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not mo ve or tr anspor t the notebook w hile digital cards ar e inserted . 1. Hold the [...]

Digital Memory Car d s (Select M odels Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–3 Remo vin g Digital C ards T o remove a digital card: 1. Complete all acti vities that are supported by the card (such as a data transfer) and cl ose all applications. 2. T o stop a digital card, select the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the taskbar , and then select [...]

7–4 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Digital Memory Car ds (Select Models Only) Disa bling or Restar ting Di gital Cards An inserted digital card uses po wer even when the card is not in use. Disabling the card conserves po wer . T o disable an inserted digital card: » Select the My Computer icon on the W indows desktop, right-click the dri ve as[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–1 8 Memo r y Mod ules Wha t Is a Memor y Modul e? Å W ARNI NG: F ailure to unplug the po wer cor d and remo ve all battery packs be fore ins talling a memor y module can damage the equipment and expo se you to the risk o f electr ical shock . Ä CAUT I ON: Electr ostatic dis charge (E SD) can damage electroni c c[...]

8–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Memory Modules Repla cin g a Memor y Module T o replace a memory module: 1. Shut do wn the notebook. (If you are not sure whether the notebook is of f or in hiberna tion, turn the notebook on by pressing the po wer/standby button. Then shut do wn the notebook through the operating system.) 2. Disconnect all ext[...]

Memory Modules Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–3 7. If there is a memory module in the memory module slot, re move i t: a. Pull aw ay the retention clips on each side of the module 1 . (The module tilts upward.) b . Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot 2 . T o protect a memory module after remov [...]

8–4 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Memory Modules 8. Insert the ne w memory module: a. Align the ke yed (notched) edge of the module with the tabbed area in the memory module slot. b . W ith the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module into the memory module slot until it is seated 1 . c. Pr[...]

Memory Modules Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–5 9. Replace the memory module cov er 1 and tighten the memory module cov er screws 2 .[...]

8–6 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide Memory Modules Hib ern ation Fi le When random access memory (RAM) increases, the operating system increases the hard dri ve space reserved for the hibernation file. If you experience problems with hibernation after increasing memory , verify that your hard dri ve has enough free space to accommodate a larger h[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 9–1 9 USB De vic es Wha t I s USB? Uni versal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardw a re interface that can be used to connect external de vices, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, dri ve, printer , scanner , or hub, to the notebook. Depending on model, the notebook has 2 or 4 standard USB connectors that support USB 1.1 and USB [...]

9–2 Hardw are and S oft w are Guide USB Device s Using U SB De vices T o use a USB device: » Plug the de vice into one of the USB ports on your notebook. USB hubs can be connected to a USB port on the notebook or on an optional docking de vice. Hubs can support several USB de vices. ■ Po wered hubs must be connected to external power . ■ Unp[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 10–1 10 Modem an d Net w orking Internal Modem Å W ARNI NG: C onnecting the notebook to a digital PBX s yste m line can permanen tly damage the modem. Jac ks for digital PBX s ys tems may re semble analog telephone jac k s, but ar e not compatible with the modem. Immedi ately disconnect y our modem cable if y ou ac[...]

10–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Modem and Netw orking Conne c ti ng a Mo dem Cable T o connect a modem cable: Å W ARNI NG: T o av oid the r i sk of elec trical shoc k, fir e, or damage to the equipmen t, do not plug a modem cable int o the net w ork jac k. 1. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 , which pre vents interfe[...]

Modem and Networ king Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 10–3 Using a Coun try- Spec ific Modem Ca ble Ada pter T elephone jacks v ary by country and re gion. T o connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not hav e an RJ-11 telephone jack: Å W ARNI NG: T o av oid the r i sk of elec trical shoc k, fir e, or damage to the equipmen t, do [...]

10–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Modem and Netw orking Modem Region Selec tion Vie wing t he Current Regional S election T o see the current regional setting for your modem: 1. Select Start > Control P anel > Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options > Regional & Language Options . 2. Under Location, view your present location. A[...]

Modem and Networ king Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 10–5 T o add a new country location: 1. Select Start > Control P anel > Network and Internet Connections > Phone and Modem Options > Dialing Rules tab . 2. Select the New button and assign a name (home, w ork, etc.) to the location. 3. Select the country/region from the drop-do wn l[...]

10–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Modem and Netw orking ■ Check the telephone number y ou are dialing and the response of the r emote modem. Dial the telephone number on the telephone, wait for the remote modem to answer , and then hang up. ■ Set the modem to ignore dial tones. If the modem recei ves a dial tone it does not recognize, it wi[...]

Modem and Networ king Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 10–7 Preinstalled C ommunication Sof t w are T o use preinstalled modem software for terminal emulation and data transfer: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications. 2. Select the appropriate fax or terminal emulation program or Internet connection wizard. Netw ork [...]

10–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Modem and Netw orking T o connect a network cable: 1. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 , which pre vents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable to ward the notebook. 2. Plug the network cable into the network jack 2 on the notebook. 3. Plug the[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–1 11 Wir eless (S elec t Mod els Only) If your notebook is equipped with an integrated wireless de vice such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless de vices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate of fices, your home, and public places. W ireless netwo[...]

11–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) Y our notebook has a button that may be used to enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless de vices and an associated light to indicate the state of the wireless de vices. The follo wing illustration shows the wireless b utton 1 and light 2 . In addition to the wireles[...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–3 Wir el ess Local Area Net w ork (Selec t Models Only) W ith the 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked b y a wireless router or a wireless access point. ■ A large scale WLAN, such [...]

11–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) There are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 802.11g, which came later , also operates at 2.4 GHz but su[...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–5 Set ting Up a WL AN in Y our Hom e T o set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the follo wing equipment. The illustration below sho ws an example of a completed wireless netw ork installation that is connected to the Internet. This wireless network includ[...]

11–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) Using a WL AN Connec tion T o use a WLAN connection: ■ V erify that all driv ers required by the 802.11 wireless de vice are installed and that the 802.11 wireless de vice is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers [...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–7 Using Wireless Sec urity Features When you set up your o wn WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always ensure that security features are protecting the WLAN. If you do not enable security on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your notebook data and use your Internet[...]

11–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) Iden tifying a WLAN D e vice T o install WLAN software for an integrated 802.11 wireless de vice, you need to know the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless de vice on your notebook. T o identify an integrated 802.11 wireless de vice: 1. Display the names of all the 802.11 wire[...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–9 The WLAN software is also a vailable as a SoftP a q at the HP W eb site. T o access, download, and install the SoftP aq, use either of the follo wing procedures: ■ Select Start > Help and Support. – or – ■ V isit the HP W eb site at http://www .hp.com/support: a. Choos[...]

11–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) Bluetoot h (Selec t Models O nly) The Bluetooth de vice provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic de vices such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PD A). ■ Phones (c[...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–11 ■ Bluetooth serial port—T ransfers data over the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone a nd to act as the Bluetoo[...]

11–12 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) De vice P o wer States The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth de vices in conjunction with W ireless Assistant (select models only). By default, th e 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth de vices and wireless light 2 are turned on when you turn on the[...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–13 The 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth de vices hav e 2 power states: ■ Enabled ■ Disabled Y ou can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button. When the wireless de vices are enabled with the wireless button, you can use W ireless Assistant (select models on[...]

11–14 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Se lect Models Onl y) Tu r n i n g O n t h e D ev i c e s ✎ If you want your wireless de vices to be turned on when you turn on your notebook, you must turn them on before you shut do wn or restart. If And Then ■ Wireless Assistant (select models only) shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are off [...]

Wir eless (Selec t Models Only) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 11–15 T urning O ff an d Disab ling th e De vices If And Then ■ Wireless Assistant (select models only) shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are on ■ Wireless light is on Y ou want to disable both de vices Press the wireless button. Y ou want to turn off either or both de vices 1. R[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–1 12 Sec urity Securit y F eatures ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not pre vent a product from being mishandled or stolen. The security features provided with the notebook can protect the notebook, personal information, and data from a v ariety of risks. Depending on[...]

12–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Sec urity Preferences in the Setup U tility Most security preferences are se t in Setup utility . Because the Setup utility is a non-W indows utility , it does not support the pointing de vices on your notebook. When using the Setup utility , you must use the ke ys on your notebook to navig ate and mak[...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–3 Qui ckLoc k The fn+f6 hotke y initiates the operating system QuickLock security feature. QuickLock protects your notebook by displaying the operating system log-on screen. While the log-on screen is displayed, the notebook cannot be accessed unt il a W indows user passw ord or W indows administrator pa[...]

12–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security HP and Window s P assw o rds HP security features and W indows operating system security features work independently from one another . For e xample, a de vice disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled in W indows. Some password options are pro vided by your HP software, and others are provided b[...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–5 HP and Window s P a ssw ord G uidelin es HP and W indows passw ords are not interchangeable. Y ou must use an HP password at an HP password prompt and a W indows password at a W indows password prompt. F or example: ■ If a po wer-on password is set, the po wer-on password (not a W indows passw ord) m[...]

12–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Although you can use the same text for v arious passwords, HP passwords and W indows passwords function independently . Even if you plan to use the same te xt for an HP password and a W indows passw ord, you must set the HP password in the Setup utility and the W indows passw ord in your operating syst[...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–7 Settin g HP Administrator P assw ords An HP administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in the Setup utility . T o manage the password: 1. Shut do wn the notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is of f or in hiberna tion, turn the notebook on by pressing the po wer button, and then sh[...]

12–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Entering HP Adminis trator P as sw ords At the Enter SETUP Passw ord prompt, type your HP administrator password with the same ke ys you used to set the password, and then press enter . After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the HP administrator password, you must restart the notebook and try again. Po[...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–9 3. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while Setup message is displayed in the lo wer-left corner of the screen. 4. Use the arro w keys to select Security > P ower -On password, and then press enter . ❏ T o set a power -on password, type the password in the E[...]

12–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security De vice Security From the Setup utility De vice Security menu, you can disable the ability of the notebook to start fr om a CD or a diskette dri ve. T o disable or reenable notebook capabilities in the Setup utility: 1. Shut do wn the notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is of f or in hi[...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–11 Antiv irus Softwa re When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally . Anti virus software can detect most viruses, destro[...]

12–12 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Critical Sec urit y Upd ates for Win dow s XP Ä CAUT I ON: Becaus e new computer v iruse s ar e being detec ted all the time , it is recommended that y ou install all c riti cal updates as soon a s y ou recei ve an alert fr om Micr osoft . Y ou should also run W indow s Update on a monthl y basis to [...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–13 Fir e wall Soft w are When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your notebook, and your data. Fire walls monitor all incoming and outgoing traf fic on your computer by including features such as logging a[...]

12–14 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Opt ional Secur ity Cable ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not pre vent a product from being mishandled or stolen. T o install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot.[...]

Security Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 12–15 3. T urn the key counterclockwise 1 , remo ve the ke y 2 , and keep it in a safe location.[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 13–1 13 Setu p Utilit y The Setup utility is a R OM-base d information and customization utility that can be used e ven when your W indows operating system is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for startup, security , and other preferences. Step-by-[...]

13–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Setup Utility Openin g th e Setup Utilit y T o open the Setup utility: 1. T urn on or restart the notebook in W indows. 2. Before W indows opens and while the “Press <F10> to enter setup” prompt is displayed in the lo wer-left corner of the screen, press f10. C han ging t he Lang uag e of th e Setup U[...]

Setup Utility Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 13–3 Naviga ting and Sel ectin g in th e Setup U tility Because the Setup utility is not W indows-based, it does not support the T ouchPad. Navig ation and selection are by keystrok e. ■ T o choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow k eys. ■ T o choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggle a f[...]

13–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Setup Utility Restoring Default Set ting s in t he Setup U tility The follo wing procedure explains how to restore the Setup utility default settings. 1. T o open the Setup utility , turn on or restart the notebook in W indows, and then press f10 while the prompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup, ” is dis[...]

Setup Utility Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 13–5 The “<F12> to boot from LAN” me ssage that is displayed in the lo wer-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in W indows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The “Press <ESC> to change boot order” message that [...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–1 14 Soft w are Upd ates an d Reco v eri es Soft war e U pdates For optimal notebook performance and to mak e sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the softw are provided with your notebook as they become a vailable. Y ou may find that the easiest wa y to[...]

14–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies Preparing for a Soft w are Upd ate If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing an y software updates, particularly a R OM update. It is also recommended that you set a restore point before beginning a softw a re update. F [...]

Softw are Updates and R ecov er ies Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–3 Accessing N otebook RO M Infor m ation T o determine whether an av ailable R OM update is a later R OM version than the R O M v ersion currently installed on the notebook, you need to kno w the version of the currently installed R OM. T o view the R OM version of your noteboo[...]

14–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies Do wnloadin g and Installin g an Upda te Most software at the HP W eb site is packaged in compressed files c alled SoftP aqs. Some R OM updates may be packaged in compressed files called RO M P a q s . Most do wnload packages contain a file named Readme.txt. A Readme.txt file[...]

Softw are Updates and R ecov er ies Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–5 Do wnlo ading a R OM Update : 1. Access the page at the HP W eb site that provides software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. – or – ❏ V isit the HP W eb Site: http://www .hp.com/support 2. Follo w the ins[...]

14–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies Installing a ROM Upda te R OM installation procedures vary . Follo w any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the do wnload is complete. If no instructions are displayed: 1. Open W indows Explorer . T o open W indows Explorer from the Start button, select Start[...]

Softw are Updates and R ecov er ies Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–7 2. Follo w the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you w ant to download. 3. At the do wnload area: a. Write do wn the date, name, or other identifier of the SoftPaq you plan to do wnload. (Y ou may need this information to locate the u[...]

14–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies S y stem R est ore P oint s System restore is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your no tebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a r estor e point, when your software was functioning optimally . Restore points[...]

Softw are Updates and R ecov er ies Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–9 Restoring to a Restore P oint T o restore the notebook to a restore point: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to a reliable A C outlet through the A C adapter . 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, an[...]

14–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies Reinstalling Ap plica tions from Y our Har d Dri v e T o reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard dri ve: » Select Start > All Programs > Softwar e Setup, and then follo w the instructions on the screen. (When you are prompted to select the software[...]

Softw are Updates and R ecov er ies Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–11 Repairing th e Operatin g S ystem T o attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal data, use the Operating System disc that w as shipped with the notebook: 1. Connect the notebook to a po wer outlet through the A C adapter and turn on the notebook. 2. Im[...]

14–12 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies Reinstalling t he O perating S ystem Ä CAUT I ON: T o pre vent the los s of all of yo ur personal dat a, back up y our data befor e re installing the operating s yst em. P ersonal data and an y softwar e yo u have inst alled on the notebook will be lo st during the oper ati[...]

Softw are Updates and R ecov er ies Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 14–13 8. Press esc to continue installing a new cop y of the operating system instead of repairing it. 9. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. Press C to continue setup using this partition. 11. Select F ormat the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press e[...]

14–14 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softw are Update s and Reco ver ies Upd atin g Reinstalled Soft ware It is strongly recommended that you update all reinstalled software. Depending on the settings you used on your former configuration, some software may ha ve been updated without your kno wledge. Use the follo w ing update procedur es as soon[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 15–1 15 Notebook C are Å W ARNI NG: Alw ay s disconnect the notebook fr om the wall outle t and disconnect e xternal dev ices bef ore attempting to c lean your not ebook or an y of its components . Å W ARNI NG: Do not spr ay liqui ds on your notebook , display , or k e yboar d. L iquids and hous ehold solv ents ca[...]

15–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Notebook Car e ■ Use your notebook only on a solid, flat surface. Make sure that the vents, which cool internal components, are unobstructed. Ä T o pre ve nt o verheating , do not obstru ct the v ents. Do not allo w a hard surface , such as an adjo ining optional printe r , or a soft surface , such as f abri[...]

Notebook Car e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 15–3 Key b o a r d Ä CAUT I ON: Do not us e liquids of an y kind on the ke yboar d, because the y may per manently damage y our ke yboar d. Do not use a r egular vac uum cleaner to c lean the k eyboar d, becaus e you ma y deposit normal h ouse hold debris on the surf aces, rather than r emove it . Cl[...]

15–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Notebook Car e Disp lay Ä CAUT I ON: Ne ver spr ay wate r , cleaning flui ds, or c hemicals on the sc reen . Doing so can per manently damage y our notebook. T o remove smudges and lint, freque ntly clean your display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antist[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 16–1 16 T ra v el a nd Sh ipping Preparation f or T rav el and Ship ping T o prepare the notebook for shipping or trav eling: 1. Back up your work. 2. Remov e all CDs, DV Ds, diskettes, discs, PC Cards, ExpressCards, and digital cards. 3. T urn of f and disconnect all external de vices. 4. T urn of f the notebook. 5[...]

16–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide T rav el and Shipping ■ Do not expose the notebook or disk ettes to a magnetic security detector . ❏ The security de vice that examines carry-on items placed on a con ve yor belt uses x-rays and is safe for the notebook and diskettes. ❏ The walk-through security de vice and the handheld security wands are[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 17–1 17 Spec ifi cations Opera ting Env ironment The operating en vironment information in the following table might be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook in extreme en vironments. Fac to r Me tr i c U.S. T emperature Operating 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140[...]

17–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Spe c ifica tion s Rated Inp ut P o we r The po wer information in this section might be helpful if you plan to trav el internationally with the notebook. The notebook operates on DC po wer, which can be supplied b y an A C or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be po wered from a stand-alone DC power [...]

Spe c ifica tion s Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 17–3 Expansion P or t Inpu t/Ou tput Si gnals (Selec t Models Only) The expansion port signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an optional notebook docking de vice that connects to the expansion port 2 on your notebook (select models only). For the location of the e xp[...]

17–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Spe c ifica tion s The follo wing table identifies the input and output signals supported by the e xpansion port 2 (select models only) on your notebook. ✎ Not all docking de vices will support these features. Feature Support USB 2.0 Y es 10/100 Ethernet Y es Gigabit Ethernet No IEEE 1394 (4-pin por t) Y es C[...]

Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–1 Ind e x 1394 port 1–12 A AC adapter 1–18 adapter, modem 10–3 administrative password. See passwords administrator password 12–4 aircraft adapter 2–15 airport security devices 5–2 , 16–2 altitude specifications 17–1 antennae, wireless 1–8 antivirus software 12–11 applications key, Windows [...]

Index–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index bays battery 1–17 hard drive 1–17 See also compartments BIOS (basic input/output system) 14–2 See also ROM BIOS information, displaying 12–2 , 14–3 BIOS version 14–3 Bluetooth interference with standby and hibernation 2–6 overview 11–1 , 11–10 software 11–10 Bluetooth label 1–20 b[...]

Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–3 country-specific modem adapter 1–18 , 10–3 critical low-battery condition 2–17 Customer Care 1–19 , 16–2 D device disabling 12–10 device security 12–10 dial tones 10–6 dialing settings 10–5 digital cards disabling 7–4 inserting 7–2 Memory Stick (MS) 7–1 Memory Stick Pro (MSP) 7?[...]

Index–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index enablers, PC Card 6–1 , 6–6 environmental specifications 17–1 ESD (electrostatic discharge) 5–2 expansion port 2 17–3 ExpressCard configuring 6–6 identifying 6–5 inserting 6–6 removing 6–8 ExpressCard slot 1–13 inserting ExpressCard 6–6 removing ExpressCard 6–8 ExpressCard slot [...]

Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–5 initiate QuickLock 3–10 initiate standby 2–8 , 2–11 open Internet Explorer 3–8 open print options window 3–8 Quick Reference 3–6 switch image 3–8 hotkeys identifying 3–5 identifying function keys 1–2 procedures 3–7 Quick Reference 3–6 using with external keyboard 3–7 hotspots 11[...]

Index–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index L labels 1–19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1–19 Service Tag 1–19 wireless certification 1–20 WLAN 1–20 language, changing in Setup utility 13–2 latch, battery pack release 1–17 See also buttons; display switch lights battery 1–10 , 2–15 , 2–17 caps lock 1–7 IDE drive 1–[...]

Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–7 N network cable 1–11 network jack connecting 10–7 identifying 1–11 Network Service Boot 13–4 Norton AntiVirus 12–11 notebook model, family, type, and serial number 3–7 notebook product information 14–2 num lock key 3–15 num lock light 1–7 , 3–15 numeric keypad. See keypad, external;[...]

Index–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index power AC adapter 1–18 connecting 2–1 conserving 2–22 disconnecting 2–1 schemes 2–13 selecting a source 2–2 setting preferences 2–10 travelling tips 16–2 See also battery pack; hibernation; shutdown procedures; standby power connector 1–11 power cord 1–18 , 2–1 See also cables Powe[...]

Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–9 S S/PDIF audio 17–4 scroll lock key 3–7 scroll zone, TouchPad 1–3 , 3–2 scrolling preferences 3–4 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 7–1 Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O) 7–1 security cable lock, connecting 12–14 security cable slot 1–15 security features 12–1 security features on n[...]

Index–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index software updates overview preparing for 14–2 speakers external 4–3 internal 1–9 specifications operating environment 17–1 rated input power 17–2 SSID 11–7 standby caution 2–3 initiated during critical low-battery condition 2–17 initiating 2–5 , 2–8 interference 2–6 overview 2–3[...]

Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–11 U updates, software 14–14 USB devices 9–1 , 9–2 USB hubs 9–2 USB ports 1–12 , 1–14 , 9–2 user passwords. See passwords V VCR connecting audio 4–3 connecting video 4–4 vents 1–17 video devices, connecting 4–4 viruses, antivirus software 12–11 voltage converter kit 16–2 volume [...]