HP Notebook Series manuals

Hp Notebook Series User's Guide (130 pages)

Brand: Hp | Category: Laptops | Size: 0.72 MB |

English

Table of contents

HP Pavilion Notebook PC

1

User's Guide

1

Edition History

4

Contents

5

User's Guide 9

9

Taking Inventory

10

To find more information

12

Front view

13

Side view

14

Rear view

15

Bottom view

16

Status lights

17

CD-ROM drive buttons

18

Setting Up the Computer

19

To connect a phone line

20

To turn on the computer

21

To set up Windows

21

To register your computer

22

To reset the screen saver

23

User's Guide 25

25

Operating the Computer

26

To use the embedded keypad

27

To use the ALT GR key

27

To adjust the display

28

To adjust the volume

28

To use the touch pad

29

Securing the Computer

30

To attach a security cable

31

To use the VirusScan utility

32

Working in Comfort

33

What causes RSI?

34

What can I do to avoid RSI?

34

Your Chair

35

Your Work Surface

36

Your Work Posture

36

Your HP Monitor

37

Monitor Use Specifications

38

Document Holders

38

Your HP Keyboard

39

Mice and Other Input Devices

40

Comfort and Safety Checklist

41

Your HP Pavilion Notebook PC

43

Using Your Mobile Computer

44

Caring for Your Computer

45

To clean your computer

47

Traveling with Your Computer

49

Managing Power Consumption

50

System standby

51

Hibernate

52

Using Battery Power

54

Making Connections

57

Using Your Modem

58

To connect to the Internet

59

To send and receive e-mail

60

To send and receive faxes

61

To select modem modes

62

To dial in France and Spain

63

Connecting PC Cards

64

To identify the ports

66

Pavilion Notebook ports

67

To use the port replicator

68

To connect a USB device

71

To connect audio devices

71

To use an external monitor

71

Pavilion Notebook

72

Screen area Colors

72

User's Guide 75

75

To run the BIOS Setup utility

76

Advanced Menu Default

77

Power (APM) Menu* Default

79

Boot Menu Default

80

Exit Menu

80

Removing RAM modules

83

Replacing a hard disk drive

84

Service and Support

87

To use the Pavilion Notebook

90

User’s Guide

90

Obtaining Repair Service

92

User's Guide 93

93

HP software

93

User's Guide 95

95

Troubleshooting Techniques

96

Display Problems

97

DVD Problems

98

Hard Disk Drive Problems

100

Heat Problems

100

Memory Problems

101

MIDI Problems

102

Modem Problems

102

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems

103

Performance Problems

104

Port Replicator Problems

105

Power and Battery Problems

105

Printing Problems

107

Recovery CD Problems

107

Startup Problems

109

Testing Hardware Operation

111

To recover an application

115

User's Guide 117

117

118 User's Guide

118

User's Guide 119

119

Software System Resources

120

System Memory

121

DMA Channels

122

Safety Information

123

Battery Safety

124

Laser Safety

124

Regulatory Information

125

User's Guide 127

127

Hp Notebook Series User Manual (102 pages)

Brand: Hp | Category: Laptops | Size: 3.44 MB |

English

Table of contents

Reference Guide

1

HP Notebook Series

2

Second Edition April 2005

2

First Edition June 2004

2

Contents

3

5 Add-On Devices

5

6 Troubleshooting

5

Getting Started with

7

Your Notebook

7

Bottom Panel Components

10

Status Lights

11

Setting Up Your Notebook

13

Step 2: Connect AC Power

14

Step 3: Connect a Phone Line

15

Step 4: Turn On the Notebook

16

Step 5: Set Up Windows

17

Basic Operation

18

Default Power Settings

19

To Reset the Notebook

20

To Change the Boot Device

20

To Use the TouchPad

21

TouchPad

22

To Use the Function Hot Keys

23

To Use the One-Touch Buttons

24

ALT GR Key

26

Using CDs or DVDs

27

To Play DVD Movies

28

To Create or Copy CDs

29

Securing Your Notebook

30

To Protect Against Viruses

31

Taking Care of Your Notebook

32

To Maintain Your Notebook

33

To Safeguard Your Data

33

To Clean Your Notebook

34

Battery Packs and Power

35

Management

35

Automatically

36

Using Battery Power

37

■ Plug in the AC adapter

38

To Recharge the Battery Pack

39

3–6 Reference Guide

40

Modem and Network

42

Connections

42

To Connect the Modem

43

Modem and Network Connections

44

Reference Guide 4–3

44

To Change Your Modem Settings

45

Connecting to a Local Area

46

Network (LAN)

46

Making Wireless Network

47

Connection

48

Add-On Devices

50

Removing a PC Card

51

To Connect an Audio Device

52

(Select Models Only)

53

Monitor (Select Models Only)

54

Using Dual Display Mode

55

To Connect a 1394 Device

56

Using the Infrared Port

57

Reference Guide 5–11

60

Replacing the Hard Drive

61

Reference Guide 5–13

62

To Prepare a New Hard Drive

63

Troubleshooting

64

Audio Problems

65

CD-ROM and DVD Problems

66

Display Problems

67

Hard Drive Problems

68

Heat Problems

69

Infrared Problems

70

If the TouchPad Does Not Work

71

You Type

71

Memory Problems

72

Modem Problems

73

Reference Guide 6–11

74

If the Modem Is Not Detected

75

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems

76

Performance Problems

77

Turns On

78

If the Notebook Keeps Beeping

79

Reference Guide 6–17

80

Printing Problems

81

Reference Guide 6–19

82

Startup Problems

83

Entering Standby

84

Wireless Problems

85

Reference Guide 6–23

86

Configuring Your Notebook

87

Main Menu

88

System Devices Menu

89

Security Menu

89

(Continued)

90

Boot Menu

91

Exit Menu

91

Reference Guide 6–29

92

Safeguarding Your Data

93

■ Appropriate service pack

94

OS CD Reinstall

95

Reinstalling Drivers

96

Reference Guide Index–1

97

Index–2 Reference Guide

98

Reference Guide Index–3

99

Index–4 Reference Guide

100

Reference Guide Index–5

101

Index–6 Reference Guide

102

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