HP Notebook Series User's Guide

HP Pavilion Notebook PCUser's Guide

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCTaking Inventory10 User's GuideTaking Inventory• HP Pavilion Notebook PC.• Main battery.• AC adapter and powe

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques100 User's GuideHard Disk Drive ProblemsIf the computer’s hard drive doesn’t spin• M

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 101If the pointing devices don’t work• Don’t touch the touch pad while

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques102 User's GuideMIDI ProblemsIf the computer is sometimes unable to play MIDI files•

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 1034. Click the port to which your modem is attached.5. Click More Info

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques104 User's GuideIf a PC card modem is not working• Disable the internal modem.1. Cli

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 105Port Replicator ProblemsIf a port on a port replicator isn’t working

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques106 User's Guide3. From the Power menu, make sure Enable Power Saving is enabled.4.

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 107• If the computer is performing an operation, it normally waits for

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques108 User's Guide• Check the port connection to see if it’s loose.• Check settings in

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 1091. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the computer.2. When

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCTaking InventoryUser's Guide 11Electronic Registration Permits quick and easy registration of your computer.

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques110 User's GuideSuspending and Resuming ProblemsIf the computer takes a long time to

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTesting Hardware OperationUser's Guide 111Testing Hardware OperationThe Pavilion Notebook DiagTools program pr

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTesting Hardware Operation112 User's GuideIf you saved a Support Ticket, you can also view it later. From the

Solving Problems with Your ComputerRecovering and Reinstalling SoftwareUser's Guide 113Recovering and Reinstalling SoftwareYou can use the Recove

Solving Problems with Your ComputerRecovering and Reinstalling Software114 User's GuideTo replace a damaged Recovery CDIf you lose or damage the

Solving Problems with Your ComputerRecovering and Reinstalling SoftwareUser's Guide 115To recover an applicationNoteThe Recovery CDs restore all

Solving Problems with Your ComputerSending Your Computer for Service116 User's GuideSending Your Computer for ServiceSee “Obtaining Repair Servic

User's Guide 117Specifications and Regulatory Information

Specifications and Regulatory InformationHardware and Software Specifications118 User's GuideHardware and Software SpecificationsFor the most up–

Specifications and Regulatory InformationHardware and Software SpecificationsUser's Guide 119Keyboard andPointingDevice87/88-key touch-type keybo

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCTaking Inventory12 User's GuideTo find more informationCongratulations! Your Pavilion Notebook PC sets a new

Specifications and Regulatory InformationHardware and Software Specifications120 User's GuideMajor ICs CPU: Intel Pentium III OR AMD-K6.North Bri

Specifications and Regulatory InformationHardware and Software SpecificationsUser's Guide 121System Memory00000 - 9FFFFSystem memoryA0000 – BFFFF

Specifications and Regulatory InformationHardware and Software Specifications122 User's GuideDMA Channels0ECP parallel port (if enabled)1DOS game

Specifications and Regulatory InformationSafety InformationUser's Guide 123Safety InformationPower CordsThe power cord supplied with the Pavilion

Specifications and Regulatory InformationSafety Information124 User's GuideBattery Safety• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your batter

Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationUser's Guide 125Regulatory InformationThis section presents information that shows

Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information126 User's GuideDeclaration of Conformity (U.S.A.)Responsible Party:Hewlett-Packar

Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationUser's Guide 127Options:Allconforms to the following product specificationsSafety:

User's Guide 129IndexAAC adapterconnecting, 19status light, 17addressHP Customer Care Web site, 12HP Web site, 12APM, 50Audio Out jacklocation on

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCIdentifying the Parts of the Pavilion NotebookUser's Guide 13Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion NotebookFr

130 User's Guidepointing devicelocation, 13using, 29portsPavilion, 67powerbutton location, 13connecting AC, 19processor speed, 56status light, 17

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCIdentifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook14 User's Guide7 Click buttons8 CD player power9 CD player butt

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCIdentifying the Parts of the Pavilion NotebookUser's Guide 15Rear view16 Parallel port17 Serial port18 VGA po

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCIdentifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook16 User's GuideBottom view24 Battery25 Battery latch26 RAM expa

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCIdentifying the Parts of the Pavilion NotebookUser's Guide 17Status lights1Power2 AC connected3 Battery4 Caps

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCIdentifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook18 User's GuideCD-ROM drive buttonsSelected Pavilion Notebook m

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCSetting Up the ComputerUser's Guide 19Setting Up the ComputerTo install the batteryWARNINGDo not mutilate, pu

2 User's GuideNoticeThis manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject tochange without notice. Hewlett-Packard C

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCSetting Up the Computer20 User's GuideTo connect a phone lineYour Pavilion Notebook has a built-in modem. If

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCSetting Up the ComputerUser's Guide 21To turn on the computerPress the blue power button above the keyboard.

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCSetting Up the Computer22 User's Guide1. Press the blue power button.2. The Windows Setup program starts auto

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PCSetting Up the ComputerUser's Guide 23By faxIf a printer is connected to your computer, you can print a copy

User's Guide 25Using the Pavilion Notebook PC

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCOperating the Computer26 User's GuideOperating the ComputerTo use the Fn hot keysThe combination of the Fn key plus

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCOperating the ComputerUser's Guide 27The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application.

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCOperating the Computer28 User's GuideTo adjust the displayIf your computer has an HPA display, you can adjust the d

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCOperating the ComputerUser's Guide 29To use the touch padThe touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that cont

User's Guide 3HP Software Product License AgreementYour HP Pavilion Notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Pleaseread the Soft

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCSecuring the Computer30 User's GuideSecuring the ComputerTo set up password protectionYou can protect your computer

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCSecuring the ComputerUser's Guide 313. Select Change Passwords tab.4. Click Change Windows Password.5. Enter your o

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCSecuring the Computer32 User's Guide2. Loop the cable to create a slipknot around the stationary object—make sure i

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in ComfortUser's Guide 33Working in ComfortWARNINGImproper use of keyboards and other input devices has bee

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in Comfort34 User's GuideRSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such ascar

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in ComfortUser's Guide 35Your ChairIt's very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in Comfort36 User's Guide• A freely rotating swivel so you can move easily from side-to-side.• Fully adju

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in ComfortUser's Guide 37• Legs: Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lowerl

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in Comfort38 User's Guide• The top of your monitor screen should be at or slightly below eye level. Most HP

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in ComfortUser's Guide 39twisting. Some users prefer a document holder mounted to the monitor while othersp

4 User's GuideMicrosoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by theMicrosoft End User License Agreement (EULA).Transfe

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in Comfort40 User's Guide(25 to 30 inches) above the floor and tilt forward and backward to help you find t

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in ComfortUser's Guide 41• When using a stylus or light pen with a graphics tablet, don't grip the sty

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in Comfort42 User's GuideGeneral• Work Surface Height: Adjust either your seat height, work surface, or bo

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in ComfortUser's Guide 43Overall• Look away from the screen from time to time to help reduce eyestrain. Foc

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCWorking in Comfort44 User's GuidePreparing Your Mobile Work Environment• Use a chair that provides good support for

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCCaring for Your ComputerUser's Guide 45Caring for Your ComputerThe following are recommendations for maintaining yo

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCCaring for Your Computer46 User's Guide• Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape or network drives.

Using the Pavilion Notebook PCCaring for Your ComputerUser's Guide 47To clean your computerYou can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened

User's Guide 49Traveling with Your Computer

User's Guide 5ContentsIntroducing the Pavilion Notebook PC...9Taking Inve

Traveling with Your ComputerManaging Power Consumption50 User's GuideManaging Power ConsumptionWhen you are not using your computer, you will wan

Traveling with Your ComputerManaging Power ConsumptionUser's Guide 51System standbyActionTurns off the display and hard disk drive toconserve bat

Traveling with Your ComputerManaging Power Consumption52 User's GuideSystem standbyActionTurns off the display and hard disk drive.Saves current

Traveling with Your ComputerManaging Power ConsumptionUser's Guide 53Sometimes the system stops responding and you are not able to turn off the c

Traveling with Your ComputerUsing Battery Power54 User's GuideUsing Battery PowerTo check the battery statusFrom the battery status lightThe batt

Traveling with Your ComputerUsing Battery PowerUser's Guide 55To respond to a low-battery warningThe computer automatically alerts you when the b

Traveling with Your ComputerUsing Battery Power56 User's GuideTo control the processor speedIf your computer contains a high-speed Pentium III pr

User's Guide 57Making Connections

Making ConnectionsUsing Your Modem58 User's GuideUsing Your ModemBy connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with other

Making ConnectionsUsing Your ModemUser's Guide 592. Double-click the Easy Internet Signup icon on the desktop. This will launch anInternet setup

6 User's GuideTo take care of your computer...47To safeguard your dat

Making ConnectionsUsing Your Modem60 User's GuideTo disconnect from the InternetYou remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the comp

Making ConnectionsUsing Your ModemUser's Guide 61To send and receive faxesThe modem and QuickLink III fax software included with your Pavilion PC

Making ConnectionsUsing Your Modem62 User's GuideTo view and print a fax1. In QuickLink III, click the Fax Viewer tool on the toolbar.2. Click Ye

Making ConnectionsUsing Your ModemUser's Guide 63For example, to force the internal modem to connect with the V.34 modulation:1. Click Start, Set

Making ConnectionsConnecting PC Cards64 User's GuideConnecting PC CardsThe PC Card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communi

Making ConnectionsConnecting PC CardsUser's Guide 652. Flip the eject button out, so that it is sticks out from the side of the computer.3. Press

Making ConnectionsConnecting External Components66 User's GuideConnecting External ComponentsExternal components such as a printer, mouse, monito

Making ConnectionsConnecting External ComponentsUser's Guide 67Pavilion Notebook ports1 Parallel port2 Serial port3 VGA port (external monitor)4

Making ConnectionsConnecting External Components68 User's GuidePort replicator ports9 Serial port10 Parallel port11 VGA port (external monitor)12

Making ConnectionsConnecting External ComponentsUser's Guide 693. Press down until the computer clicks into place. Make sure that the dock status

User's Guide 7Service and Support...89Hewlet

Making ConnectionsConnecting External Components70 User's GuideTo connect a printer (or other parallel device)The parallel port uses a standard 2

Making ConnectionsConnecting External ComponentsUser's Guide 71To connect a USB deviceUniversal serial bus (USB) provides a bidirectional serial

Making ConnectionsConnecting External Components72 User's GuideSwitching the display to the external monitor• Close the computer lid.–or–• Press

Making ConnectionsConnecting External ComponentsUser's Guide 737. Make sure that the Settings box “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor” i

User's Guide 75Configuring and Expanding Your Computer

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerConfiguring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility76 User's GuideConfiguring the Pavilion Noteb

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerConfiguring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup UtilityUser's Guide 77Secondary Master Sets the CD-R

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerConfiguring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility78 User's GuideParallel Port Sets how the par

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerConfiguring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup UtilityUser's Guide 79Password on boot Sets whether

8 User's GuideBattery Safety...126Laser Safety

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerConfiguring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility80 User's GuidePower ButtonModeSets the actio

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerInstalling RAM modulesUser's Guide 81Installing RAM modulesThe Pavilion Notebook provides an optional memo

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerInstalling RAM modules82 User's GuideNoteIf you add RAM so that your total RAM is greater than 256 MB, you

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerRemoving RAM modulesUser's Guide 83Removing RAM modulesAfter you remove the RAM expansion cover, do the fo

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerReplacing a hard disk drive84 User's GuideReplacing a hard disk driveYou’ll need a small Phillips screwdri

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerExpanding the Hibernate PartitionUser's Guide 85Expanding the Hibernate PartitionYou can create the Hibern

Configuring and Expanding Your ComputerExpanding the Hibernate Partition86 User's Guide14. Follow the onscreen instructions for setting up Window

User's Guide 87Service and Support

Service and SupportHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement88 User's GuideHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement1. HP warrants to you, the

Service and SupportHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementUser's Guide 897. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTYS

User's Guide 9Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC

Service and SupportGetting Support for Your Pavilion PC90 User's GuideGetting Support for Your Pavilion PCHP offers a number of ways that you can

Service and SupportGetting Support for Your Pavilion PCUser's Guide 91• latest support telephone numbers for HP productsTo call HP for Service an

Service and SupportObtaining Repair Service92 User's GuideObtaining Repair ServiceTo receive warranty repair serviceTo receive warranty repair se

Service and SupportObtaining Repair ServiceUser's Guide 93NoteIf the hard disk drive is defective, you will receive a replacement drive with the

User's Guide 95Solving Problems with Your Computer

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques96 User's GuideTroubleshooting TechniquesAudio ProblemsIf sound is not audible• Pres

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 974. If the default has been changed, select CD-ROM/DVD for first boot

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting Techniques98 User's Guide8. Choose to manually select the monitor type.9. Select Laptop Displa

Solving Problems with Your ComputerTroubleshooting TechniquesUser's Guide 99If the DVD is playing erratically• Dirt or smudges can cause a disc t