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    HP Pavilion Notebook PC Setup Guide[...]

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    2 Setup Guide Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. sha[...]

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    Setup Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP Pavilion Notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding. Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agr[...]

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    4 Setup Guide Transfer of Rights in Software. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are t[...]

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    Setup Guide 5 Contents Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC........................................................................... 7 Taking Inventory .......................................................................................................... 8 Software provided on your Pavilion ....................................................[...]

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    6 Setup Guide Configuring and Expanding Your Computer .............................................................. 43 Installing RAM Modules ............................................................................................ 44 Removing RAM Modules...........................................................................................[...]

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    Setup Guide 7 Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory 8 Setup Guide Taking Inventory • HP Pavilion Notebook PC. • Main battery. • AC adapter and power cord. • Telephone cord — if your Pavilion includes a modem. • Quick Start sheet. • The Pavilion Setup Guide . • Pavilion Recovery CD, which includes Windows recovery and Windows drive[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory Setup Guide 9 Intuit Quicken 2000 Allows you to manage and organize your finances, including checkbook balancing, bill paying, and budget development. Ravisent DVD Player For computers with a DVD drive, controls DVD play. HP e-center Provides easy access to preferred Internet sites that enhance [...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 10 Setup Guide Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Front view 1 Latch to open the Pavilion 2 Built-in microphone 3 Blue power button 4 Status lights 5 Built-in speakers 6 Touch pad (pointing device) 7 Click buttons 8 CD player power (on selected CD-ROM an[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Setup Guide 11 9 CD player buttons (on selected CD-ROM and DVD models) 10 CD-ROM drive or DVD drive 11 Kensington lock slot (security connector) 12 Modem phone jack (on selected models) Side view 13 PC Card eject buttons 14 PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 12 Setup Guide Rear view 16 Parallel port 17 Serial port 18 VGA port (external monitor) 19 Audio out (external speaker) 20 Microphone jack 21 Infrared port 22 USB port 23 PS/2 port 24 AC adapter jack[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Setup Guide 13 Bottom view 25 Battery 26 Battery latch 27 RAM expansion cover 28 Hard disk drive 29 Hard disk drive latch and locking screw 30 System-off button (for resetting computer) 31 Port replicator connector[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 14 Setup Guide Status lights 1 Power 2 AC connected 3 Battery 4 Caps Lock 5N u m L o c k 6 Scroll Lock 7 Floppy disk drive access 8 Hard disk drive access 9 CD-ROM or DVD access[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer Setup Guide 15 Setting Up the Computer To install the battery WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Your computer is shipped with t[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer 16 Setup Guide To connect a phone line Selected Pavilion models have a built-in modem. If your computer does not have one, you can instead use a PC Card modem or an external modem to connect to a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone cable into the (modem) phone jack on the computer. B[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer Setup Guide 17 The power status light (see “ Status lights ” on page 14) reports the following: • Steady green light: computer is on. • Slow blinking: computer is in System Standby or Suspend mode. • No light: computer is off or in Hibernate mode. See “ Managing Power Consumpt[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer 18 Setup Guide Before you begin, connect the AC adapter to your notebook, since your battery may not be sufficiently charged to complete the Windows setup. Also, be sure to connect the notebook to the phone line. For information on connecting your modem, see “ To connect a phone line ?[...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer Setup Guide 19 By fax If a printer is connected to your computer, you can print a copy of your registration and register by fax. You will find the fax number on the registration form. Hint Be sure to provide a Personal Identifier during registration, such as your mother ’ s maiden name [...]

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    Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer 20 Setup Guide 2. Reset the power management features. • Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management. • Reset power management features as you prefer. (For example, you can use the pulldown menu under Power schemes and select the Portable/Laptop power scheme, which is appr[...]

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    Setup Guide 21 Using the Pavilion Notebook PC[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Operating the Computer 22 Setup Guide Operating the Computer To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key — a shortcut key sequence — for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate key. (Press and hold Ctrl+Alt with the appropriate key when [...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Operating the Computer Setup Guide 23 To use the touch pad The touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that controls the motion and speed of the pointer on the screen, is built into your Pavilion. 1. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to move. 2. Use the click button[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 24 Setup Guide Working in Comfort 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. Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment. To optimize your com[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort Setup Guide 25 RSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such as carpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting children. What causes RSI? The specific causes of RSI have not been established. Nevertheless, the incidence of RSI has been assoc[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 26 Setup Guide Your Chair It's very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting position and offers the following features: • A stable base, such as five legs with casters. Make sure the casters are designed for the type of floor you have in your workspace, whether it is bare or [...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort Setup Guide 27 • A freely rotating swivel so you can move easily from side-to-side. • Fully adjustable and padded armrests. The chair arms should not interfere with adjusting the chair or moving it close to your work surface. Your Work Surface Ideally, you should be able to adjust the height of [...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 28 Setup Guide • Head: Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward. Avoid working with your head or trunk twisted. • Overall: Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue. Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment Make sure that all the elements of your HP com[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort Setup Guide 29 • To avoid obscuring your view, the screen should be positioned perpendicular to your line of sight; that is, straight on. • To avoid glare or reflection, try to position the monitor so the screen is at a right angle to your window rather than in front of it. If reflection or glar[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 30 Setup Guide • To help reduce stress on your neck and prevent eye fatigue, try to minimize the movement of your head and eyes while using a document holder. Your HP Keyboard The proper positioning and use of your HP keyboard is important when using HP computing equipment. Be sure to observe the [...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort Setup Guide 31 can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms. • Make sure that your hands are in a neutral position when you use your keyboard. This means that your forearms, wrists, and hands should be in a straight line. • The keyboard has a low pr[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 32 Setup Guide • Hold the mouse gently by draping your fingers over it. Keep your hand relaxed and fingers loose. Do not grip the mouse tightly. • It takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the buttons or scroll wheel on your mouse, scrolling mouse, trackball, or other [...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort Setup Guide 33 General • Work Surface Height: Adjust either your seat height, work surface, or both, to position the work surface at approximately elbow height. • Work Surface Arrangement: Make sure frequently used equipment is within easy reach. For example, if you are primarily using the keybo[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 34 Setup Guide Overall • Look away from the screen from time to time to help reduce eyestrain. Focus on distant objects briefly, and blink periodically to lubricate your eyes. You also should have your eyes checked on a regular basis and ensure your eyeglass prescription is suitable for working on[...]

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    Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort Setup Guide 35 Preparing Your Mobile Work Environment • Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair is not available, you can use a pillow or rolled-up towel to provide lower back support. • Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat o[...]

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    Setup Guide 37 Traveling with Your Computer[...]

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    Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption 38 Setup Guide Managing Power Consumption When you are not using your computer, you will want to maximize battery operating time without compromising performance. It is not necessary to turn the computer off in order to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Advanced Power Managemen[...]

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    Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Setup Guide 39 Hibernate Action Saves the current session to disk, then shuts down. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you to recover the current session. When Press Fn+F5. Resume Press the blue power button to recover your current session. This takes several seconds. Hibernat[...]

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    Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power 40 Setup Guide Using Battery Power To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light (second from left) reports the following information: Green AC attached — battery full Orange AC attached — battery charging Red AC attached — battery will not accept charge Fro[...]

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    Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Setup Guide 41 To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. First you will hear a high-pitched beep. Then, if you have not taken restorative action within a short time, the system hibernates. You won ’ t be able to[...]

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    Setup Guide 43 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer[...]

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    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules 44 Setup Guide Installing RAM Modules The Pavilion Notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM expansion modules. Use HP SDRAM modules only; EDO RAM is not supported. The computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can permanent[...]

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    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Removing RAM Modules Setup Guide 45 Removing RAM Modules After you remove the RAM expansion cover, do the following: 1. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM expansion module by pushing them gently outward (away from the sides of the module). 2. When you release the latches, the free edge of the mod[...]

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    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 46 Setup Guide Replacing a Hard Disk Drive You ’ ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. From the Start menu, shut down the Pavilion. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Use a screwdriver to[...]

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    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Expanding the Hibernate Partition Setup Guide 47 Expanding the Hibernate Partition You can create the Hibernate partition by booting from the Recovery CD. The partitioning and recovery process takes approximately 20 minutes — do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complet[...]

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    Setup Guide 49 Service and Support[...]

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    Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 50 Setup Guide Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified in the Warranty Duration sheet i[...]

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    Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Setup Guide 51 EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries, states or province[...]

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    Service and Support Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC 52 Setup Guide Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for your Pavilion. If you have questions or problems, here are the resources available to you: • Look up information in the electronic User ’ s Guide. • Visit the Pavilion N[...]

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    Service and Support Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC Setup Guide 53 • Electronic manuals • Troubleshooting solutions Viewing the Tips and Troubleshooting File If you are experiencing a specific problem with your Pavilion Notebook, review the Tips and Troubleshooting file located on the Web site. To view the Tips and Troubleshooting file: 1.[...]

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    Service and Support Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC 54 Setup Guide To call the HP Customer Care Center If you are unable to solve a problem with your Pavilion, you can call the HP Customer Care Center. The Customer Care Center will assist you at no charge, during the term of the warranty; you are responsible only for the telephone charge. Duri[...]

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    Service and Support Obtaining Repair Service Setup Guide 55 Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair service To receive warranty repair service, contact the HP Customer Care Center in the U.S. at 970-635-1000. The support technician will help qualify your unit for warranty repair based on the warranty applicable to your unit and original[...]

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    Setup Guide 57 Solving Problems with your Computer[...]

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    Solving Problems with your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 58 Setup Guide Troubleshooting Techniques You will find solutions to common problems and troubleshooting techniques in the Tips and Troubleshooting file on the HP Pavilion Notebook Web site, www.hp.com/notebooks or www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). This file also describes [...]

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    Solving Problems with your Computer Testing Hardware Operation Setup Guide 59 Testing Hardware Operation The Pavilion Notebook DiagTools program provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using individual hardware tests. The tests are designed to run after the system reboots. This ensur[...]

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    Solving Problems with your Computer Testing Hardware Operation 60 Setup Guide 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. 6. When you have finished running advanced tests, press ESC to exi[...]

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    Solving Problems with your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Setup Guide 61 Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover an original Pavilion build, or you can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating system. The Recovery CD provides the Pavilion-specific Windows d[...]

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    Setup Guide 63 Specifications and Regulatory Information[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications 64 Setup Guide Hardware and Software Specifications For the most up – to – date information on Pavilion Notebook hardware and software specifications, go to the HP Pavilion Notebook Web site at www.hp.com/notebooks.[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Setup Guide 65 Safety Information Power Cords The power cord supplied with the Pavilion 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 t[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information 66 Setup Guide Battery Safety • To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts. • The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible Pavilion models. Check the Support and Service section of this Setup Gui[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Setup Guide 67 LED Safety The infrared port located on the back panel of the Pavilion is classified as a Class 1 LED (light-emitting diode) device according to International Standard IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommende[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 68 Setup Guide Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the Pavilion complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the Pavilion not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the Pavilion in these regio[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Setup Guide 69 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. (650) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP Pavili[...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 70 Setup Guide International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below. Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Company Address: Hewlett-Packard Company [...]

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    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Setup Guide 71 Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and IEC 825-1 and carries the CE marking accordingly. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject[...]

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    Setup Guide 73 Index A AC adapter connecting, 15 status light, 14 Acrobat Reader, 8 address HP Customer Care Web site, 9 Pavilion Notebook Web site, 9 Adobe Acrobat Reader, 8 APM, 38 Audio Out jack location on Pavilion, 12 B battery installing, 15 location, 13 low power warning, 41 recharging, 15 safety, 66 status, 40 status light, 14 battery latch[...]

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    74 Setup Guide P parallel port location on Pavilion, 12 Pavilion ergonomics, 34 Pavilion Notebook Web site, 52, 58 Pavilion Notes, 9 PC Cards slots for, 11 phone jack location, 11 phone line connecting, 16 pointing device location, 10 using, 23 posture, 27 power button location, 10 connecting AC, 15 status light, 14 suspending, 38 power cords, 65 p[...]