HP COMPAQ NOTEBOOK SERIES 309971-001 User Manual

Hardware Guide hp compaq notebook series Document Part Number: 309971-001 April 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware

Notebook Features Top Components (Continued) Item Component Description 3 Volume control buttons Increase, decrease, and mute the system volume. 4

Index S-Video connecting cable 5–4 jack 1–8, 5–4 switching display and image 2–6, 2–7, 7–2 system information 2–6, 2–8 T telephone (RJ-11) jack identi

Index W Windows applications key 1–4 wireless (802.11 and Bluetooth) on/off button 1–3, 2–10 on/off light 1–12 wireless LAN using 6–7 Z zoomed video P

Notebook Features Left Side Components Left Side Components Item Component Description 1 Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device for wir

Notebook Features Right Side Components Right Side Components Item Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cabl

Notebook Features Front View Components Front View Components Item Component Description 1 Antenna (2) Send and receive wireless Local Area Netwo

Notebook Features Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Item Component Description 1 S-Video out jack Connects an optional S-Video device,

Notebook Features Rear Panel Components (Continued) Item Component Description 5 DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter or an optional Automobil

Notebook Features Bottom Components Bottom Components Item Component Description 1 Travel battery connector Connects the optional travel battery

Notebook Features Bottom Components (Continued) Item Component Description 5 Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack from the batt

Notebook Features Lights Lights Item Component Description 1 Hard drive activity On: The hard drive is being accessed. 2 Num lock On: Num lock i

Notebook Features Lights (Continued) Item Component Description 6 Power/Standby On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. 7 Batter

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2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably. Pointing

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Device Components Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates ite

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer. Us

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using one of the USB connectors on the ba

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Hotkeys and shortcut keys, which are preset combinations of the Fn key and another key,

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key Combination to Activate Function Key Combination to DeactivateFunc

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Initiating Standby (Fn+F3) The Fn+F3 hotkeys are set at the factory to initiate Standby. When the notebook is on, press

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) Press Fn+F8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. Th

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards The following hotkeys and shortcut keys can be used as described

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Quick Launch Buttons The 6 Quick Launch buttons enable you to access common functions with a single keystroke. Qui

Contents 1 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components... 1–1 Top Components ...

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Keypads The notebook has an internal numeric keypad and supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional exte

Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Internal Keypad Press Fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light tur

Pointing Devices and Keyboard When num lock mode on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook turns on. When the num lock mo

Pointing Devices and Keyboard 5. Press F10. 6. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow

3 Battery Packs This notebook supports up to 2 lithium ion battery packs, the primary battery and an optional travel battery. The same type of battery

Battery Packs Inserting or Removing the Primary Battery Pack The notebook battery bay holds the primary battery pack. CAUTION: To prevent the loss of

Battery Packs 3. Snap the battery pack into place. Inserting the primary battery pack 4. Turn the notebook over and open the display. If the notebo

Battery Packs To remove the primary battery pack: 1. Close the display and turn the notebook bottom-side up. 2. Slide the battery release latch 1. 3

Battery Packs Using the Optional Travel Battery The optional travel battery attaches to the bottom of the notebook. The optional travel battery kit in

Battery Packs 3. Snap the battery pack into place. Inserting the battery pack into the travel battery caddy To remove the battery pack from the trav

Contents Using Quick Launch Buttons... 2–10 Keypads...

Battery Packs Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery To attach the optional travel battery to the notebook: 1. Open the travel battery connector o

Battery Packs 2. Insert the tabs on the travel battery caddy into the recesses on the bottom of the notebook. Inserting the travel battery caddy tab

Battery Packs 4. Lock the travel battery onto the notebook by sliding the locking switch. Locking the optional travel battery onto the notebook Hard

Battery Packs To detach an optional travel battery from the notebook: 1. Unlock the travel battery from the notebook by sliding the locking switch 1.

Battery Packs The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the notebook and the notebook is connected to external power. External power c

Battery Packs To charge the primary battery pack: 1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Connect the notebook to AC power. (The battery li

Battery Packs Displaying Charge Information on the Screen To display battery charge information on the screen, use the Power meter feature of the oper

Battery Packs Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack The battery Quick Check feature enables you to check the battery pack charge information

Battery Packs Battery Pack Quick Check Indications Indication Percent of a Full Charge Remaining 4 lights on 76 to 100% 3 lights on 51 to 75% 2 l

Battery Packs Critical Low-Battery Condition If a low-battery condition is not resolved, the notebook enters a critical low-battery condition (one per

Contents 5 Audio and Video Using Audio Features... 5–1 Adjusting the Volume...

Battery Packs Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the notebook and into the in-seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft. (The

Battery Packs When to Calibrate Calibrate an in-use battery pack whenever battery status displays seem inaccurate or whenever the battery pack has not

Battery Packs Stop or remove a PC Card or SD card that you are not using. Use the Fn+F9 and the FN+F10 hotkeys to quickly lower and raise screen brigh

Battery Packs Storing a Battery Pack If a notebook will be unused and not connected to external power for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the batt

Battery Packs Finding More Power Information For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, conserving power, setting power preferences, an

4 Hard Drive Caring for Drives Hard drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. Read carefully the following general cautio

Hard Drive Airport security devices that check carry-on luggage placed on a conveyor belt use X-rays instead of magnetics and do not damage hard drive

Hard Drive Replacing the Primary Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and los

Hard Drive 5. Slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to create a handle. Extending the front bezel to create a handle 6. Pull the drive ou

Hard Drive 7. Insert a hard drive by sliding the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated. Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay

Contents 8 Hardware Upgrades Using PC Cards ... 8–1 Inserting a PC Card...

Hard Drive 9. Reinsert the hard drive retaining screw. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screw in a safe place.) R

5 Audio and Video Using Audio Features The notebook includes the following audio components: Audio components Audio Components Item Component Desc

Audio and Video Audio Components (Continued) Item Component Description 4 Microphone input jack Connects an optional monaural microphone. 5 Speaker

Audio and Video Using the Microphone Input Jack When an external microphone is connected to the notebook, the notebook microphone is disabled. When co

Audio and Video To transmit video signals through the S-Video out jack, you need an S-Video cable available from most electronic retailers. If you are

Audio and Video Changing the Video Mode The default color television standard mode of the notebook is NTSC. Color television standard modes vary even

6 Communication Devices Connecting a Modem Cable A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to an analog telephon

Communication Devices Using the RJ-11 Cable To connect an RJ-11 modem cable: 1. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 jack on the notebook 1. WARNING:

Communication Devices Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the RJ-11 cable outside the country

Communication Devices Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end. If the network cable contains noise suppres

1 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components Pointing Device Components Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selec

Communication Devices To connect the network cable: 1. Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 jack on the notebook 1. 2. Plug the other end of the c

Communication Devices Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and require an unobstructed line of sight path. Linking t

Communication Devices Sheild ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent light, and energy-saving fluorescent light. Be sure that no signals fro

7 External Devices The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. For information about which jack or connector t

External Devices Connecting a Monitor or Projector To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook, insert the monitor cable into the exte

External Devices USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the notebook or on an optional Port Replicator, or to other USB devices. Hubs support

External Devices 4. Select Enable USB legacy support. 5. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, th

External Devices Connecting an Optional Cable Lock To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Pull the sec

8 Hardware Upgrades To order hardware or learn more about upgrades and accessories, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or contact an authorize

Hardware Upgrades Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot

Notebook Features Pointing Device Components (Continued) Item Component Description 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on

Hardware Upgrades To remove a PC Card: 1. Stop the PC Card: In Windows 2000, select the Safety Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, then stop the car

Hardware Upgrades Using SD Cards Secure Digital (SD) cards are removeable postage stamp-sized compact flash storage devices that provide a convenient

Hardware Upgrades Removing an SD Card CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the SD card before removing it. To remove an SD card:{

Hardware Upgrades Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules WARNING: The memory compartments are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the note

Hardware Upgrades 4. Turn the notebook bottom-side up. 5. Remove any battery packs from the notebook. 6. Remove the screw from the memory expansion

Hardware Upgrades 9. Insert the memory expansion module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the expansion slot 1

Hardware Upgrades 10. Insert the tabs on the expansion slot cover into the recesses in the expansion slot 1. 11. Replace the expansion slot cover ov

Hardware Upgrades 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove any battery packs from the notebook. 5. Remove the 3 keyboard screws from the bottom of t

Hardware Upgrades 6. Using a fingernail or small flat tool, remove the Quick Launch button bezel located above the keyboard. Removing the Quick Laun

Hardware Upgrades 8. Remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b.

Notebook Features Top Components Top Components Item Component Description 1 Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable you to access common functions with

Hardware Upgrades 9. Insert the new memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the expansion slot 1. b.

Hardware Upgrades Increasing RAM You can increase the random access memory (RAM) of the notebook with optional memory expansion modules. When RAM incr

9 Specifications Notebook Dimensions Dimension Metric U.S. Height 2.79 cm 1.1 inches Width 27.94 cm 11 inches Depth 23.37 cm 9.2 inches Operatin

Specifications Rated Input Power Input Power Rating Operating voltage 100120/220240 VAC RMS Operating current 1.6/0.8 A RMS Operating frequency ra

Index A adapter, modem 6–3 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 1–9, 3–11, 3–17 analog vs. digital line 6–1 antenna 1–7 applications key 1–4 audio device

Index buttons mute 2–10, 5–1 PC Card eject 1–5, 8–3 pointing stick 1–1, 2–1 power 1–3 Presentation Mode 2–10 Quick Launch 1–3, 2–10 Quick Lock 2–10 To

Index E embedded numeric keypad 2–12 enabling internal keypad 2–12 num lock mode 2–13 environmental specifications 9–1 exhaust vent 1–6 external devi

Index J jack(s) audio line-out 1–5, 5–1, 5–3 microphone input 1–5, 5–2, 5–3 RJ-11 1–9, 6–1 RJ-45 1–9 S-Video out 5–3 K key(s) application 1–4 Fn 1–4,

Index modem cable 6–1, 6–2 country-specific adapter 6–3 jack 1–9 Modem and Networking guide 6–2 Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) 6–2 mo

Index Port Replicator (optional) charging a battery pack with 3–11 docking connecter 1–10 external device connections 2–4 using the travel battery w