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... standby or hibernate mode ¾ Known issues using Windows XP You can find additional current information about your HP notebook PC on the HP notebook Web site, www.hp.com/notebooks. Click OK. Enabling infrared communication To use the computer's infrared port, you must modify the default setup after... you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. On the Advanced tab, click Infrared Transceiver A in BIOS Setup, as a monitor ¾ ...
... standby or hibernate mode ¾ Known issues using Windows XP You can find additional current information about your HP notebook PC on the HP notebook Web site, www.hp.com/notebooks. Click OK. Enabling infrared communication To use the computer's infrared port, you must modify the default setup after... you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. On the Advanced tab, click Infrared Transceiver A in BIOS Setup, as a monitor ¾ ...
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Contents Introducing Your Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 To buy accessories 12 To find more information 13 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 14 Top and right side view 14 Front view ...15 Rear and left side view 16 Bottom view...17 Status lights ...18 Multimedia buttons 19 ... Securing the Computer 40 To set up password protection 40 To attach a security cable 42 To use virus-protection software 43 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 44 Caring for Your Computer 46 Reference Guide 7
Contents Introducing Your Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 To buy accessories 12 To find more information 13 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 14 Top and right side view 14 Front view ...15 Rear and left side view 16 Bottom view...17 Status lights ...18 Multimedia buttons 19 ... Securing the Computer 40 To set up password protection 40 To attach a security cable 42 To use virus-protection software 43 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 44 Caring for Your Computer 46 Reference Guide 7
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... and Support ...91 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 92 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 94 To use the Reference Guide 94 To get help from the HP notebook web site 94 To call HP for service and support 95 Obtaining Repair Service 98 To receive warranty repair service... and mouse problems 108 LAN problems...109 Memory problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing problems 121 Startup problems 121...
... and Support ...91 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 92 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 94 To use the Reference Guide 94 To get help from the HP notebook web site 94 To call HP for service and support 95 Obtaining Repair Service 98 To receive warranty repair service... and mouse problems 108 LAN problems...109 Memory problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing problems 121 Startup problems 121...
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...battery • PS/2 Y adapter for your particular notebook model.) To buy accessories You can buy accessories for mouse and keyboard • additional RAM 12 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery ...8226; AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore...
...battery • PS/2 Y adapter for your particular notebook model.) To buy accessories You can buy accessories for mouse and keyboard • additional RAM 12 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery ...8226; AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore...
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... Evaluator's Guide Windows XP: click Start, Help and Support, HP Library, HP Notes. It shows how to configure your computer. This manual contains information about your HP notebook PC. Located at the HP notebook web site. Reference Guide 13 Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory To... find more information Source Quick Start sheet Startup Guide HP Notes Here are some sources of information about...
... Evaluator's Guide Windows XP: click Start, Help and Support, HP Library, HP Notes. It shows how to configure your computer. This manual contains information about your HP notebook PC. Located at the HP notebook web site. Reference Guide 13 Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory To... find more information Source Quick Start sheet Startup Guide HP Notes Here are some sources of information about...
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If you prefer, you may need to use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into place. CAUTION 2. Reference Guide 23 Be sure ... in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in modem. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect a phone line Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in the internal modem. Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not fit your...
If you prefer, you may need to use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into place. CAUTION 2. Reference Guide 23 Be sure ... in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in modem. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect a phone line Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in the internal modem. Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not fit your...
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... audio CDs and Windows Explorer to install the CD-RW software, run Setup on your notebook PC. While other media may work, HP cannot guarantee compatibility. Reference Guide 39 Refer to a lower recordable speed). Rewritable media C7981A 12X HP CD-RW is included with many DVD titles. If this drive. The computer's drive does...
... audio CDs and Windows Explorer to install the CD-RW software, run Setup on your notebook PC. While other media may work, HP cannot guarantee compatibility. Reference Guide 39 Refer to a lower recordable speed). Rewritable media C7981A 12X HP CD-RW is included with many DVD titles. If this drive. The computer's drive does...
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... devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use your risk, visit our ergonomics web site or see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. Note that provides good support for extended periods, you are using a phone...
... devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use your risk, visit our ergonomics web site or see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. Note that provides good support for extended periods, you are using a phone...
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Your HP notebook computer has a built-in palm rest, which is ideal for this is especially important in a mobile computing environment. • Portable computers weigh between your wrists and hands are in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using your mobile computer • Position the computer so your left and right hands and shoulders. When traveling, be...
Your HP notebook computer has a built-in palm rest, which is ideal for this is especially important in a mobile computing environment. • Portable computers weigh between your wrists and hands are in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using your mobile computer • Position the computer so your left and right hands and shoulders. When traveling, be...
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To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light reports the following information: Green Amber Red AC attached-battery full AC attached-battery charging AC attached-battery will not charge (abnormal) 56 Reference Guide Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power You can operate on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low. Follow the tips in this section to maximize the length of time you can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power.
To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light reports the following information: Green Amber Red AC attached-battery full AC attached-battery charging AC attached-battery will not charge (abnormal) 56 Reference Guide Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power You can operate on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low. Follow the tips in this section to maximize the length of time you can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power.
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... any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that support V.90. Making Connections Using the Modem Using the Modem By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with a telephone connection near water, for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement. • Avoid using... AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect the modem to report a gas leak in high-speed V.90 modem. Your HP notebook PC contains several software programs that the maximum speed for sending and receiving faxes. Transmission rates also depend on the condition of the...
... any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that support V.90. Making Connections Using the Modem Using the Modem By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with a telephone connection near water, for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement. • Avoid using... AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect the modem to report a gas leak in high-speed V.90 modem. Your HP notebook PC contains several software programs that the maximum speed for sending and receiving faxes. Transmission rates also depend on the condition of the...
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... DVD player, turn it as a display. The computer's display will change the Television Type in the task bar to make other adjustments. • On some notebook PC models, the computer's LCD display continues to a power source and turn it off .) 2. On the Displays tab, activate the TV output. • The TV options...
... DVD player, turn it as a display. The computer's display will change the Television Type in the task bar to make other adjustments. • On some notebook PC models, the computer's LCD display continues to a power source and turn it off .) 2. On the Displays tab, activate the TV output. • The TV options...
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... the Control Panel as described in different ways. CAUTION Making Connections Connecting External Components To disable TV Different models of the following, depending on your PC model: • Click LCD. OR • Click the TV option to restore the television icon. 80 Reference Guide To return the system to normal LCD... television icon in the system tray and do this, you can access the TV settings from the system tray. If you do one of the notebook PC disable TV mode in the above steps.
... the Control Panel as described in different ways. CAUTION Making Connections Connecting External Components To disable TV Different models of the following, depending on your PC model: • Click LCD. OR • Click the TV option to restore the television icon. 80 Reference Guide To return the system to normal LCD... television icon in the system tray and do this, you can access the TV settings from the system tray. If you do one of the notebook PC disable TV mode in the above steps.
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... in the AC adapter to house power, then connect it clicks into place. Making Connections Connecting External Components To use the AC adapter from the notebook PC to power the PC and the port replicator together. Plug in the manual that comes with the locator pins on .
... in the AC adapter to house power, then connect it clicks into place. Making Connections Connecting External Components To use the AC adapter from the notebook PC to power the PC and the port replicator together. Plug in the manual that comes with the locator pins on .
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...8226; software, driver, and BIOS updates 94 Reference Guide This web site contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions. To get technical support for Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of the keywords in Microsoft Windows Help and the printed Windows manual. To use the ... list of ways that you : • Look up information in the guide; If you have access to: • answers to HP notebook owners: www.hp.com/notebooks. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your computer.
...8226; software, driver, and BIOS updates 94 Reference Guide This web site contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions. To get technical support for Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of the keywords in Microsoft Windows Help and the printed Windows manual. To use the ... list of ways that you : • Look up information in the guide; If you have access to: • answers to HP notebook owners: www.hp.com/notebooks. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your computer.
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... Center. Find more information about Instant Support on our external web site at no charge, HP Instant Support is a value-added service, featuring web-based automated diagnosis and resolution capabilities. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help with questions about: • non...
... Center. Find more information about Instant Support on our external web site at no charge, HP Instant Support is a value-added service, featuring web-based automated diagnosis and resolution capabilities. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help with questions about: • non...
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Check the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for Your HP Notebook PC To locate the Customer Care Center in your area, check the following ) United States: +1 (970) 635-1000 France: +33 (0) 1 43 62 34 United Kingdom: +44 (0) ... warranty; you for the cost of the telephone call one of the supported HP Customer Care Centers located nearest the region. Service and Support Getting Support for the most complete and current list of phone numbers. Currently, Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion notebook service and support assistance is not normally sold and supported by...
Check the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for Your HP Notebook PC To locate the Customer Care Center in your area, check the following ) United States: +1 (970) 635-1000 France: +33 (0) 1 43 62 34 United Kingdom: +44 (0) ... warranty; you for the cost of the telephone call one of the supported HP Customer Care Centers located nearest the region. Service and Support Getting Support for the most complete and current list of phone numbers. Currently, Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion notebook service and support assistance is not normally sold and supported by...
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... +90 216 579 71 71 +7 380 44 490 3520 +44 (0) 207 512 52 02 Reference Guide 97 Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks North America United States Canada Latin America Mexico City Mexico (outside Mexico South America Argentina Brazil (São Paulo) Brazil (outside São Paulo) Venezuela Asia...
... +90 216 579 71 71 +7 380 44 490 3520 +44 (0) 207 512 52 02 Reference Guide 97 Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks North America United States Canada Latin America Mexico City Mexico (outside Mexico South America Argentina Brazil (São Paulo) Brazil (outside São Paulo) Venezuela Asia...
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...Currently, HP Pavilion notebook PCs are purchased and marketed. If you would be returned to a supported country for repair and service under warranty. Check "To call HP for warranty repair, based on the warranty applicable to your notebook to the United Kingdom for services. HP Pavilion notebooks have.... The support technician will help qualify your unit for service and support" on page 95 for Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion Notebook Series, contact the appropriate HP Customer Care Center. To repair your computer outside the country of purchase, you must be responsible ...
...Currently, HP Pavilion notebook PCs are purchased and marketed. If you would be returned to a supported country for repair and service under warranty. Check "To call HP for warranty repair, based on the warranty applicable to your notebook to the United Kingdom for services. HP Pavilion notebooks have.... The support technician will help qualify your unit for service and support" on page 95 for Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion Notebook Series, contact the appropriate HP Customer Care Center. To repair your computer outside the country of purchase, you must be responsible ...
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... icon on the taskbar (if present) to ensure that the sound does not operate properly. If the PC card detection beep(s) at startup are operating your HP notebook PC. You may find that Mute is not checked and the Volume Control slider is enabled in MS-DOS...-see "Testing Hardware Operation" on page 123. 102 Reference Guide Use Windows applications for full use of the HP notebook web site www.hp.com/notebooks. Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions to a few common problems and troubleshooting...
... icon on the taskbar (if present) to ensure that the sound does not operate properly. If the PC card detection beep(s) at startup are operating your HP notebook PC. You may find that Mute is not checked and the Volume Control slider is enabled in MS-DOS...-see "Testing Hardware Operation" on page 123. 102 Reference Guide Use Windows applications for full use of the HP notebook web site www.hp.com/notebooks. Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions to a few common problems and troubleshooting...