HP Notebook User Manual

Startup and Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 345561-001 September 2003 Part 1: Startup The Startup part of this guide exp

Startup Setting Up the Software CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the

Communications Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally An internal modem is configured to function in, and meet the operating standards of, th

Communications 3. Select the New button, then type a name for the new location in the Location Name field. 4. Select a country or region for the new

Communications Check the Telephone Number Dial the telephone number on the telephone, verify that the remote modem is answering, then hang up. Check t

Communications 6. In the Phone and Modem Options window, select the Modems tab. 7. Select your modem > Properties button > Modem tab. 8. Clea

Communications Network All notebook models ship with an RJ-45 network jack. A network cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end is included with select

Communications Connecting the Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuit

Communications Turning a Network Connection Off and On To conserve power, turn off a network connection you are not using. To turn off a network conne

Communications Infrared The notebook is IrDA-compliant and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant. The IrDA

Communications 7-14 Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software and enablin

8 Hardware Options and Upgrades Contents Connecting a Powered Device... 8–2 Connecting a USB Devi

Startup Installing Optional Software Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the noteb

Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a Powered Device To connect the notebook to an optional external device that has a power cord: 1. Be sure th

Hardware Options and Upgrades The USB connectors on the notebook support USB 2.0- and 1.1-compliant devices. By default, USB devices function only whi

Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a PC Card A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Per

Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors: Use minimal face when inserting a PC Card int

Hardware Options and Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before rem

Hardware Options and Upgrades Using an SD Card or MMC CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SD Card connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an SD Ca

Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting an SD Card or MMC To insert an SD Card or MMC: 1. Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the

Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing an SD Card or MMC To remove an SD Card or MMC: 1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are

Hardware Options and Upgrades Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional HP-approved

Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock, access only the memory compartm

Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in

Hardware Options and Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook underside up. 6. Remove the memory compartment screw 1, then lift up and remove the memory compar

Hardware Options and Upgrades 7. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the

Hardware Options and Upgrades To insert a memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1. b.

Hardware Options and Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook, then tilt the cover downward un

Hardware Options and Upgrades 8-16 Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock The purpose of security solutions is to act

9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Contents Updating Software... 9–2

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your network adminis

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 4. Use the down arrow key to select System Info, then press enter. (The ROM version and date are display

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing a ROM Update CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsucce

Startup Setting Up a Wireless Device Your notebook model may have a Bluetooth device, a wireless LAN device, or no wireless devices. To display the n

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on t

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than a ROM update: 1. Access the p

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Backing Up and Restoring Data The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and f

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The OS CD included with your notebook can be used to repai

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 6. Press enter to continue. (A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed.) 7. Press F8 to accept the agreem

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 6. Press enter to continue. (A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed.) 7. Press F8 to accept the agreem

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system provided on the notebook

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Using the Support Utilities If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementa

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 9-15 Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Num

Startup When the wireless device button is turned on, the wireless device light turns on and the integrated wireless devices are hardware enabled. Wh

A Specifications The information in this appendix may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme environmen

Specifications Rated Input Power The notebook operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be

Specifications Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 A-3 Finding More Environmental Information The specifications in this appendix contain informatio

Index 1394 connector 2–9 A AC adapter 4–11 connecting 1–5, 4–11 disconnecting 4–11 identifying 2–17 power connector 2–12 AC power 1–16, 4–11 adapter

Index switching to and from 4–11 when to use 7–3 critical low-battery condition 4–13 playing, with Windows Media Player 6–7 playing, with WinDVD 6–7 s

Index currency formats, setting 1–10 customer support 2–18, 9–14 electric shock warning 1–16 electrical storm, safety issues 1–14 electrostatic discha

Index emergency shutdown procedures 1–10, 4–6 enablers, PC Card 8–4 End User License Agreement 1–8 environmental specifications A–1 error message No D

Index initiate Standby 3–6, 4–7 media commands 3–7 Open Internet Explorer 3–6 Quick Reference 3–5 switch image 3–6 hub, USB 8–2 humidity specification

Index num lock 3–9 power/standby 2–6 wireless device 1–11, 2–6 line-out jack 2–8, 6–4 lock, security cable 8–15 locked system emergency shutdown proce

Index Norton AntiVirus 2003 1–15 notebook model, family, type, and serial number 9–2 NTSC television format 6–6 num lock key 3–9 light 2–6 number Prod

Startup The HP setup and configuration utility supports legacy operating systems and Cisco Compatible Extension program features. The Cisco Compatible

Index resetting with 4–6 power connector connecting 1–5 identifying 2–12 power cord connecting 1–5 surge protection 1–14 Power Meter 4–12 power, AC 1–

Index security cable lock, connecting 8–15 connections 6–5 jack 2–9 switch, display 2–5 slot 2–12 serial number, notebook 2–15, 9–2 series, notebook

Index System Restore utility 9–6 T technical support 9–13 notebook documentation 2–18 telephone (RJ-11) jack connecting 7–3 identifying 2–9 modem cabl

Index W Wi-Fi certification 1–13 Windows applications key 2–4 Windows logo key 2–4 Windows Media Player accessing with Digital Audio button 6–7 using

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Index Index-6 Startup and Reference Guide © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporat

Startup 2. Press the wireless device button. (The wireless device light turns on.) 3. To install the HP setup and configuration utility: Select Star

Startup Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer

Startup 1-16 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 1 Using the Notebook Safely This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl

Part 2 Reference Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2

Contents 1 Startup 2 Hardware 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives and Drive Media 6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades 9 Software

Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2

2 Hardware Contents Display...……… 2–2 Top ……………………………………………….…. .. 2-3 TouchPad ……………………

Hardware Display Display Display release latch Opens the notebook. 2-2 Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2

Hardware Top TouchPad Top: TouchPad 1 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 2 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates

Hardware Keys and Antenna Top: Keys and Antenna Fn key 1 Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F7 increases scr

Hardware Power Controls Top: Power Controls 1 Power button* When the notebook is: Off, pres to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press to initiate

Hardware Lights Top: Lights 1 Num lock light On (green): Num lock or the internal keypad is on. 2 Caps lock light On (green): Caps lock is on. 3 Mu

Hardware Audio Buttons and Speakers Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers 1 Increase volume button Increases system volume. 2 Decrease volume button Decr

Hardware Front Panel Front Panel 1 SD (Secure Digital) Card light On: An SD Card or MMC is being accessed. 2 SD Cardslot Supports SD Cards and MMCs

Hardware Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks 1 External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or

Part-1 Startup This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook. To set up your notebook hardware and so

Hardware Vent Rear Panel: Vent Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. To preven overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not all

Hardware Left Side Left Side 1 PC Card slot Supports an optional TypeI or TypeII 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PCCard. 2 PC Card eject button Ejec

Hardware Right Side Right Side 1 Antenna (available on select models and not visible from outside the notebook)* Sends and receives wireless device s

Hardware Underside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack. 2 Battery pack release lat

Hardware Docking Connector and Vents Underside: Docking Connector and Vent 1 Docking connector* Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator.

Hardware Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems

Hardware Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware o

Hardware Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components: Adapters and BatteryPack 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-sp

Hardware Restoration and Documentation CDs CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook a

Hardware Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 2-19

Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery

3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad ... 3–2 Identifying TouchPad Components...

Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: 1 TouchPad 4 TouchPad on/off button 2 Left and rig

Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse. To move the pointer,

Keyboard Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys 2. The icons on the function keys F

Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. For information about changing the function of the Fn+F5

Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkeys command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: Briefly press the Fn key, then b

Keyboard Initiate Standby (Fn+F5) The Fn+F5 hotkeys are set by default to initiate Standby. Standby can be initiated only while the notebook is on. If

Keyboard Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F9) The Fn+F9 hotkeys function only when an audio CD or DVD is inserted. If the audio CD or DVD

Keyboard Keypad The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the keypad is turned on, each keypad key per

Keyboard 3-10 Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 Turning the Keypad On and Off When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. When

Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the battery bay: 1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface. 2. Insert th

4 Power Contents Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown... 4–2 Standby...

Power Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown and explains when to implement them. S

Power To determine whether the notebook is in Hibernation or turned off, press the power button: If the notebool is in Hibernation, your work returns

Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown If you plan to resume shortly: Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or

Power Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures This section explains the default Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures and includes

Power Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Results Turn on the notebook. Press the power button Pressing the power button turns

Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure Result User-initiated Standby With the notebook on, use either of the following procedures:

Power Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Procedure Result User-initiated Hibernation With the notebook on, use either of the following pr

Power Setting Power Control Preferences By default, when the notebook is on: Briefly pressing the power button initiates Hibernation. Press the Fn+F5

Power Using Battery Power Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Battery pack procedures refer to the: 1 Power/standby light 2 Battery lig

Startup Opening the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the d

Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook switches between external power and battery power according to the availability of ext

Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: Allow the

Power Managing Low-Battery Conditions The information in this section describes default alerts and system responses. Identifying Low-Battery Condition

Power Calibrating a Battery Pack When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a

Power If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from y

Power Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged

Power Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures extends the run time of a battery

Power Replacing a Battery Pack CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source, initiate Hibernation or t

Power Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 4-19 To insert a battery pack, insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the

5 Drives and Drive Media Contents Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms... 5–2 Caring for Drives and Drive Media ………………………… 5

Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector

Drives and Drive Media Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Hard drives are for the permanent storage of data files and of software such as syste

Drives and Drive Media Caring for Drives and Drive Media CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of work: Do not remove the in

Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the notebook. The type of optic

Drives and Drive Media Inserting or Removing a Disc Inserting a Disc 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to re

Drives and Drive Media Removing a Disc (With Power) 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media t

Drives and Drive Media Removing a Disc (Without Power) If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the optical dr

Drives and Drive Media Playing a Disc You can play a CD in a CD drive or a DVD drive. You can play a DVD only in a DVD drive. The information in this

Drives and Drive Media Protecting Playback CAUTION: Inserting or removing any device while running any multimedia application may pause or stop the p

Drives and Drive Media Setting the Boot Order By default, the notebook starts up from the internal hard drive. You can set the notebook to start up fr

Drives and Drive Media 5. Turn the notebook underside up. 6. Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screws. Removing the hard drive retaining screws St

Startup Charging a New Battery Pack The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Cha

Drives and Drive Media 7. To remove a hard drive, grasp the hard drive assembly (the hard drive, the hard drive cover, and the hard drive bracket) us

Drives and Drive Media 8. To insert a hard drive, insert the 2 alignment tabs on the hard drive cover into the 2 alignment slots on the hard drive ba

Drives and Drive Media 9. If you have inserted a hard drive, reinsert the 2 hard drive retaining screws. (If you removed but did not replace a hard d

6 Multimedia Contents Adjusting Volume ... 6–2 Using the Internal Speakers ……………

Multimedia Adjusting Volume Volume can be adjusted by using the audio buttons on the notebook or by using operating system or application volume contr

Multimedia Using the Internal Speakers The internal speakers play sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, drive media, the Int

Multimedia Connecting an Audio Device WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones or a headset. C

Multimedia Connecting an S-Video Device Connecting the Audio The S-Video jack supports video signals only. If you are setting up a configuration that

Multimedia Turning a Video Device On and Off To turn on a video device that is connected to the notebook, start or restart the notebook. Or, repeatedl

Multimedia Using Multimedia Software Using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player primarily for playing audio CDs. Although video CDs can be pl

Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and

Multimedia To play a DVD or video CD: 1. Insert the DVD or video CD into the optical drive. 2. Assign WinDVD to play the video: If the Microsoft Win

Multimedia 3. Select the Properties icon in the lower right corner of the window. 4. Select the General tab. 5. Select the button for the region. 6

Multimedia Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a CD or DVD: Before writing to a CD or DVD, connect the no

Multimedia Formatting Recording Media You can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not formatted for DirectCD. To use DirectCD, use a C

Multimedia 6-12 Startup and Reference Guide––Part 2 Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings To use DirectCD, Easy CD Creator, or CD Copier, the default se

7 Communications Contents Modem... 7–2 Connecting the Modem..

Communications Modem All notebook models include an RJ-11 telephone jack, and some models ship with a preinstalled modem. A modem cable with RJ-11 con

Communications Connecting the Modem Selecting Connectors A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electr

Communications Connecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack To connect a modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Identify the R

Communications Connecting a Modem with an Adapter To connect a modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Iden