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...'s. Use of the "Add Hardware Wizard" through Device Manager Windows XP offers multiple methods for additional support. Problems resuming from standby or hibernate mode If you experience problems resuming your notebook from standby or hibernate mode, try contacting the software application or... all applications before going into standby or hibernate mode. > If the problems appeared after you installed new software (including drivers, such as printer drivers), uninstall the software. It is recommended. However, if there is not fully supported at the present time and therefore not...
...'s. Use of the "Add Hardware Wizard" through Device Manager Windows XP offers multiple methods for additional support. Problems resuming from standby or hibernate mode If you experience problems resuming your notebook from standby or hibernate mode, try contacting the software application or... all applications before going into standby or hibernate mode. > If the problems appeared after you installed new software (including drivers, such as printer drivers), uninstall the software. It is recommended. However, if there is not fully supported at the present time and therefore not...
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...panel. You can enable it . Windows will keep the same printer driver, and you can then also assign it to the notebook's Infrared Printing (LPT) port, which is usually assigned to an infrared printer With Windows 2000 or XP, when you can also use the Direct Cable Connection software built ...click the name or icon of communications, open Infrared Monitor (Windows 98) or Wireless Link (Windows 2000 or XP) in as straight a line as you must install the printer driver and assign it to the parallel port. If infrared communication is aligned with that of the computer and the printer...
...panel. You can enable it . Windows will keep the same printer driver, and you can then also assign it to the notebook's Infrared Printing (LPT) port, which is usually assigned to an infrared printer With Windows 2000 or XP, when you can also use the Direct Cable Connection software built ...click the name or icon of communications, open Infrared Monitor (Windows 98) or Wireless Link (Windows 2000 or XP) in as straight a line as you must install the printer driver and assign it to the parallel port. If infrared communication is aligned with that of the computer and the printer...
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... (Windows 98), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). Set your monitor location. 7. Making Connections Connecting External Components To use dual display mode (Windows 98 or XP) You can change the Screen area and Colors settings for the second monitor by selecting... display be different from the monitor to the VGA port on . 5. Connect the monitor cable from your notebook. Use the Settings tab to load the proper display driver. Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked.
... (Windows 98), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). Set your monitor location. 7. Making Connections Connecting External Components To use dual display mode (Windows 98 or XP) You can change the Screen area and Colors settings for the second monitor by selecting... display be different from the monitor to the VGA port on . 5. Connect the monitor cable from your notebook. Use the Settings tab to load the proper display driver. Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked.
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...questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates 94 Reference Guide you can locate a keyword either by typing it in the box or by scrolling through the list. • The Search tab allows you can get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated...promotions. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your notebook: double-click the HP Instant Support icon on the Windows desktop (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Help and Support, HP Instant Support (Windows XP). • Call HP support. • Look up information in this ...
...questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates 94 Reference Guide you can locate a keyword either by typing it in the box or by scrolling through the list. • The Search tab allows you can get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated...promotions. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your notebook: double-click the HP Instant Support icon on the Windows desktop (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Help and Support, HP Instant Support (Windows XP). • Call HP support. • Look up information in this ...
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When the HP logo appears, press F2 to control • Customize the touch pad by modifying Mouse properties: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows XP). Press F10 to restore normal... happens, try the following: • Press a key on number lock. • Don't touch the touch pad while booting or resuming-see c:\hp\Drivers\Fir\Readme.txt for additional information. If an external mouse doesn't work • Standby or shut down the computer before you attach the mouse, ...
When the HP logo appears, press F2 to control • Customize the touch pad by modifying Mouse properties: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows XP). Press F10 to restore normal... happens, try the following: • Press a key on number lock. • Don't touch the touch pad while booting or resuming-see c:\hp\Drivers\Fir\Readme.txt for additional information. If an external mouse doesn't work • Standby or shut down the computer before you attach the mouse, ...
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..., System (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System (Windows XP). Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Download the latest modem driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook web site www.hp.com/notebooks. • In Windows 98, run the modem diagnostics: 1. Double-click Modems. 3. Click Properties...
..., System (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System (Windows XP). Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Download the latest modem driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook web site www.hp.com/notebooks. • In Windows 98, run the modem diagnostics: 1. Double-click Modems. 3. Click Properties...
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...not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device or check the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for the latest versions of the USB drivers and the driver for information about installing certain PC cards. 116 Reference Guide If the USB port is not working •...Computer Management, System Information, Hardware Resources, IRQs. • In Windows XP, look in Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, Hardware, Device Manager, View, Resources by Type. • Check the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for the device. • Check the port ...
...not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device or check the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for the latest versions of the USB drivers and the driver for information about installing certain PC cards. 116 Reference Guide If the USB port is not working •...Computer Management, System Information, Hardware Resources, IRQs. • In Windows XP, look in Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, Hardware, Device Manager, View, Resources by Type. • Check the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for the device. • Check the port ...
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... life, 47 external, 77 quality, 105 screen area, 33 settings, 33 troubleshooting, 104 TV set, 79 docking connector, 17 port replicator, 72 drivers downloading, 89 updating, 94 DVD drive access light, 18 buttons, 19 inserting DVD, 38 location, 14 playing movies, 38 removing DVD, 38 setting...38, 104 troubleshooting, 103 DVDs inserting and removing, 38 playing, 38 region code, 38, 104 E e-Diagtools for Windows, 123, 124 eject button, PC cards, 16 e-mail in Outlook Express, 65 embedded keypad, 32 ergonomics, 44 euro symbol, 109 external components connecting, 72 keyboard, 74 monitor, 77 mouse...
... life, 47 external, 77 quality, 105 screen area, 33 settings, 33 troubleshooting, 104 TV set, 79 docking connector, 17 port replicator, 72 drivers downloading, 89 updating, 94 DVD drive access light, 18 buttons, 19 inserting DVD, 38 location, 14 playing movies, 38 removing DVD, 38 setting...38, 104 troubleshooting, 103 DVDs inserting and removing, 38 playing, 38 region code, 38, 104 E e-Diagtools for Windows, 123, 124 eject button, PC cards, 16 e-mail in Outlook Express, 65 embedded keypad, 32 ergonomics, 44 euro symbol, 109 external components connecting, 72 keyboard, 74 monitor, 77 mouse...
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...RAM module 89 Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98 90 Updating Windows Drivers 91 Using Windows XP ...93 Installing Retail Windows XP 94 Requirements ...94 To prepare for software installation 95 To install retail Windows XP 96 To install video support 97 To install audio support 98 To install...Intel® SpeedStep™ technology applet 109 To install infrared support 109 To install the USB-to-serial dongle 110 To install HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI 111 To install the OneTouch utility 111 To install the Desktop Zoom utility 112 To configure ...
...RAM module 89 Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98 90 Updating Windows Drivers 91 Using Windows XP ...93 Installing Retail Windows XP 94 Requirements ...94 To prepare for software installation 95 To install retail Windows XP 96 To install video support 97 To install audio support 98 To install...Intel® SpeedStep™ technology applet 109 To install infrared support 109 To install the USB-to-serial dongle 110 To install HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI 111 To install the OneTouch utility 111 To install the Desktop Zoom utility 112 To configure ...
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... use Direct Cable Connection or Wireless Link. 78 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Windows will keep the same printer driver, and you need to print. In Windows 2000 or XP, Infrared Recipient appears only when the computer is aligned with an infrared connection To transfer files through the...the status of the computer and the printer, the appropriate drivers are properly aligned. consult help for instructions about how to an infrared printer in the application. With Windows 98, you would to a printer connected to the notebook's Infrared Printing (LPT) port, which is not enabled,...
... use Direct Cable Connection or Wireless Link. 78 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Windows will keep the same printer driver, and you need to print. In Windows 2000 or XP, Infrared Recipient appears only when the computer is aligned with an infrared connection To transfer files through the...the status of the computer and the printer, the appropriate drivers are properly aligned. consult help for instructions about how to an infrared printer in the application. With Windows 98, you would to a printer connected to the notebook's Infrared Printing (LPT) port, which is not enabled,...
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... tab to load the proper display driver. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Windows will detect the second monitor and attempt to make adjustments. Position the second monitor to the right or left of the computer or the port replicator. 4. Notebook screen or Display 13.3-inch, 14... #2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings (Windows 98) or Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings (Windows XP). Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down...
... tab to load the proper display driver. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Windows will detect the second monitor and attempt to make adjustments. Position the second monitor to the right or left of the computer or the port replicator. 4. Notebook screen or Display 13.3-inch, 14... #2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings (Windows 98) or Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings (Windows XP). Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down...
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Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP Windows XP comes factory-installed on your HP notebook. If you need to : • Prepare for Windows XP. Requirements • HP notebook • Windows XP CD-ROM • HP notebook Recovery CD • HP notebook drivers for software installation. • Install a retail version of Windows XP. • Install video support. • Install audio support. • Install...
Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP Windows XP comes factory-installed on your HP notebook. If you need to : • Prepare for Windows XP. Requirements • HP notebook • Windows XP CD-ROM • HP notebook Recovery CD • HP notebook drivers for software installation. • Install a retail version of Windows XP. • Install video support. • Install audio support. • Install...
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... may not occur. HP notebook with 15.1" SXGA+ Display: 1400x1050 HP notebook with 15.1" XGA Display: 1024x768 HP notebook with 14.1" XGA Display: 1024x768 HP notebook with 13.3" XGA Display: 1024x768 7. After clicking OK in \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO. 1. In this case, continue to the InstallShield Wizard" window. 3. Create user accounts by listing the names of XP. The HP notebook-specific drivers will be installed...
... may not occur. HP notebook with 15.1" SXGA+ Display: 1400x1050 HP notebook with 15.1" XGA Display: 1024x768 HP notebook with 14.1" XGA Display: 1024x768 HP notebook with 13.3" XGA Display: 1024x768 7. After clicking OK in \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO. 1. In this case, continue to the InstallShield Wizard" window. 3. Create user accounts by listing the names of XP. The HP notebook-specific drivers will be installed...
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..." then click the System icon. 2. When the hardware wizard appears, click Next. 6. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\AUDIO\ESSETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD. 2. To install modem support Keep the Recovery CD in Windows XP, but HP recommends using the HP-specific driver. 1. Click "No, I will restart my computer later." Select the Hardware tab then click the...
..." then click the System icon. 2. When the hardware wizard appears, click Next. 6. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\AUDIO\ESSETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD. 2. To install modem support Keep the Recovery CD in Windows XP, but HP recommends using the HP-specific driver. 1. Click "No, I will restart my computer later." Select the Hardware tab then click the...
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... is located on the right-hand side. 1. Select "include this HP notebook have built-in the \HP\DRIVERS\WIRELESS directory.) 7. Click the "Reinstall Driver" button. 5. Click Finish to continue. (The LAN driver is actively be active (notebook display panel, external monitor, TV). • Slider controls for quick...HP Display Settings provides support for the wireless on/off button located below the display on the Recovery CD in wireless LAN. Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install wireless LAN support Some models of this location", provide the path to the driver...
... is located on the right-hand side. 1. Select "include this HP notebook have built-in the \HP\DRIVERS\WIRELESS directory.) 7. Click the "Reinstall Driver" button. 5. Click Finish to continue. (The LAN driver is actively be active (notebook display panel, external monitor, TV). • Slider controls for quick...HP Display Settings provides support for the wireless on/off button located below the display on the Recovery CD in wireless LAN. Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install wireless LAN support Some models of this location", provide the path to the driver...
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... for the USB-to-serial dongle If you've installed a retail version of Windows XP and want to use a serial device, you'll need to install this installation then click OK. 3. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\TOUCHPAD\SETUP.EXE on the HP notebook. 2. To install support for a Music CD-ROM or DVD movie on the Recovery...
... for the USB-to-serial dongle If you've installed a retail version of Windows XP and want to use a serial device, you'll need to install this installation then click OK. 3. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\TOUCHPAD\SETUP.EXE on the HP notebook. 2. To install support for a Music CD-ROM or DVD movie on the Recovery...
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...-click \HP\DRIVERS\ONETOUCH\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 2. From the Control Panel, click the "Performance and Maintenance" option. 2. In the "Critical battery alarm" box, use the slider to close the "Power Options Properties" window. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 101 Double-click \HP\PROGRAMS\DESKZOOM... to make items like desktop icons and Window titles larger and easier to confirm the installation of your HP notebook. 1. Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for the four OneTouch buttons above the keyboard...
...-click \HP\DRIVERS\ONETOUCH\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 2. From the Control Panel, click the "Performance and Maintenance" option. 2. In the "Critical battery alarm" box, use the slider to close the "Power Options Properties" window. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 101 Double-click \HP\PROGRAMS\DESKZOOM... to make items like desktop icons and Window titles larger and easier to confirm the installation of your HP notebook. 1. Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for the four OneTouch buttons above the keyboard...
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..., and special promotions. To get help with your notebook: double-click the HP Instant Support icon on the Windows desktop (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Help and Support, HP Instant Support (Windows XP). • Call HP support. • Look up information in Microsoft Windows.... To get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals 128 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your computer. ...
..., and special promotions. To get help with your notebook: double-click the HP Instant Support icon on the Windows desktop (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Help and Support, HP Instant Support (Windows XP). • Call HP support. • Look up information in Microsoft Windows.... To get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals 128 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for your computer. ...
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...this happens, try the following: • Press a key on number lock. • Don't touch the touch pad while booting or resuming-see c:\hp\Drivers\Fir\Readme.txt for additional information. If you want to go back to using the touch pad, you must standby or shut down the computer ... click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows XP). If the embedded numeric keypad doesn't work • Make sure Num Lock is using the standby button. • Restart the computer: click Start, Shut ...
...this happens, try the following: • Press a key on number lock. • Don't touch the touch pad while booting or resuming-see c:\hp\Drivers\Fir\Readme.txt for additional information. If you want to go back to using the touch pad, you must standby or shut down the computer ... click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows XP). If the embedded numeric keypad doesn't work • Make sure Num Lock is using the standby button. • Restart the computer: click Start, Shut ...
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...re in number. • Try disabling error correction and data compression. • Download the latest modem driver from the RJ-11 modem phone jack on the wall. • If you have call-waiting, disable... • In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem Options (Windows 2000 or XP), and try disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. • If you have a single ...of the computer to the telephone jack on the right side of the HP notebook web site www.hp.com/notebooks. 146 Corporate Evaluator's Guide In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone ...
...re in number. • Try disabling error correction and data compression. • Download the latest modem driver from the RJ-11 modem phone jack on the wall. • If you have call-waiting, disable... • In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem Options (Windows 2000 or XP), and try disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. • If you have a single ...of the computer to the telephone jack on the right side of the HP notebook web site www.hp.com/notebooks. 146 Corporate Evaluator's Guide In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone ...