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...3-18 Charging a Battery Pack 3-18 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-19 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-22 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-26 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-28 Storing a Battery Pack 3-30 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-30 4 Multimedia Volume Controls 4-1 Internal Speakers 4-3 External Audio Devices 4-4 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack 4-4 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks 4-5 External Video Devices 4-6 Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only 4-6 Displaying a Video Image 4-8 Hardware and Software Guide v
...3-18 Charging a Battery Pack 3-18 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-19 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-22 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-26 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-28 Storing a Battery Pack 3-30 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-30 4 Multimedia Volume Controls 4-1 Internal Speakers 4-3 External Audio Devices 4-4 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack 4-4 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks 4-5 External Video Devices 4-6 Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only 4-6 Displaying a Video Image 4-8 Hardware and Software Guide v
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... Setup Utility Power-On Password 6-8 Setting a Power-On Password 6-9 Entering a Power-On Password 6-9 Setup Utility Device Security 6-10 Antivirus Software 6-11 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 6-12 Firewall Software 6-13 Optional Security Cable 6-14 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Device Connections 7-1 Connecting a Powered Device 7-1 Connecting a USB Device 7-2 Connecting a 1394 Device 7-3 Connecting a Communication Device 7-4 Digital Memory Cards 7-4 Using the Digital Media Slot Light 7-5 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-6 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-7 PC...
... Setup Utility Power-On Password 6-8 Setting a Power-On Password 6-9 Entering a Power-On Password 6-9 Setup Utility Device Security 6-10 Antivirus Software 6-11 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 6-12 Firewall Software 6-13 Optional Security Cable 6-14 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Device Connections 7-1 Connecting a Powered Device 7-1 Connecting a USB Device 7-2 Connecting a 1394 Device 7-3 Connecting a Communication Device 7-4 Digital Memory Cards 7-4 Using the Digital Media Slot Light 7-5 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-6 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-7 PC...
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...7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading and Installing an Update 8-3 Software Recovery 8-7 Using System Restore 8-7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 8-8 Setup Utility 8-9 Opening the Setup Utility 8-9 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility 8-10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8-10 Displaying...
...7-11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-11 Caring for Drives 7-12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-13 Memory 7-17 Increasing Memory 7-17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-18 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates 8-1 Preparing for a Software Update 8-2 Downloading and Installing an Update 8-3 Software Recovery 8-7 Using System Restore 8-7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 8-8 Setup Utility 8-9 Opening the Setup Utility 8-9 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility 8-10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8-10 Displaying...
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... hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. ■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your home page and the Internet. In Windows you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to the system. Open Print Window (fn+f2) In Windows the fn+f2 hotkey opens the print options window of the active Windows application. For example, if a monitor is connected to HP support specialists. Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair...
... hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. ■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your home page and the Internet. In Windows you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to the system. Open Print Window (fn+f2) In Windows the fn+f2 hotkey opens the print options window of the active Windows application. For example, if a monitor is connected to HP support specialists. Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair...
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..., and video capture boards with S-Video-in hibernation, you must be changed. If the notebook is in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate hibernation instead of devices that use the TouchPad, press any key on . Initiate Standby (fn+f5) The fn+f5 hotkey is conserved. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in standby, the power/standby lights blink...
..., and video capture boards with S-Video-in hibernation, you must be changed. If the notebook is in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate hibernation instead of devices that use the TouchPad, press any key on . Initiate Standby (fn+f5) The fn+f5 hotkey is conserved. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in standby, the power/standby lights blink...
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... screen. Initiating Standby Manually At Windows default settings, closing the notebook initiates standby. Saving your work is saved in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad." When you resume from the Start button. When standby is initiated, your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is cleared, and the power/standby lights blink. When you close the notebook, the display presses the display switch. For information about fn+f5 and other hotkeys...
... screen. Initiating Standby Manually At Windows default settings, closing the notebook initiates standby. Saving your work is saved in Chapter 2, "Keyboard and TouchPad." When you resume from the Start button. When standby is initiated, your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is cleared, and the power/standby lights blink. When you close the notebook, the display presses the display switch. For information about fn+f5 and other hotkeys...
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... power/standby and power button lights are turned off. When hibernation is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not add or remove a hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is in Windows at default settings, hibernation can be possible to your work...
... power/standby and power button lights are turned off. When hibernation is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not add or remove a hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is in Windows at default settings, hibernation can be possible to your work...
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... Windows. With the notebook on, use any key on the keyboard. ■ Press the music button, DVD button, or a TouchPad button.† ■ Power/standby lights are turned on. ■ Your work is returned to the screen. *Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button. †Depending on an optional mouse or by opening the display if the notebook was closed , the display presses the display switch, which then turns...
... Windows. With the notebook on, use any key on the keyboard. ■ Press the music button, DVD button, or a TouchPad button.† ■ Power/standby lights are turned on. ■ Your work is returned to the screen. *Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button. †Depending on an optional mouse or by opening the display if the notebook was closed , the display presses the display switch, which then turns...
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Power Task Restore from hibernation. Procedure Briefly press the power button.† Results ■ Power/standby lights are turned on. ■ Your work is returned to the screen. *Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system...
Power Task Restore from hibernation. Procedure Briefly press the power button.† Results ■ Power/standby lights are turned on. ■ Your work is returned to the screen. *Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system...
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... emergency turn off procedures in the sequence provided: ■ If the notebook is in Windows: ❏ Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down from external power and remove the battery pack. Power Preferences Using Power Schemes You can set and use power schemes only when the notebook is in this chapter. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 For battery pack removal instructions...
... emergency turn off procedures in the sequence provided: ■ If the notebook is in Windows: ❏ Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down from external power and remove the battery pack. Power Preferences Using Power Schemes You can set and use power schemes only when the notebook is in this chapter. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 For battery pack removal instructions...
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... while the notebook is turned off.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-23 To charge the battery pack: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on . Leave the notebook connected to external power through the AC adapter or an optional combination power adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Connect the notebook to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is in...
... while the notebook is turned off.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-23 To charge the battery pack: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on . Leave the notebook connected to external power through the AC adapter or an optional combination power adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. Connect the notebook to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is in...
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... Hardware and Software Guide For example: ❏ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack. ■ Use optional, externally powered speakers instead of the internal speakers whenever possible. Volume can be adjusted with the volume buttons. ■ Minimize screen brightness. ❏ To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. ❏ To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey. ■ If you are not plugged into an external power source. ❏ Stop or remove an inserted PC Card...
... Hardware and Software Guide For example: ❏ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack. ■ Use optional, externally powered speakers instead of the internal speakers whenever possible. Volume can be adjusted with the volume buttons. ■ Minimize screen brightness. ❏ To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. ❏ To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey. ■ If you are not plugged into an external power source. ❏ Stop or remove an inserted PC Card...
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... the "Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks" section earlier in jack on the Player Setup menu. For more information about the types of the audio cable into the audio-in this chapter. ✎ S/PDIF audio support is only available through the audio-out jacks. External Video Devices Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only) An S-Video device can also transmit S/PDIF digital audio signals through an optional expansion product. 4-6 Hardware and Software Guide If you need a standard 3.5-mm audio cable, available...
... the "Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks" section earlier in jack on the Player Setup menu. For more information about the types of the audio cable into the audio-in this chapter. ✎ S/PDIF audio support is only available through the audio-out jacks. External Video Devices Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only) An S-Video device can also transmit S/PDIF digital audio signals through an optional expansion product. 4-6 Hardware and Software Guide If you need a standard 3.5-mm audio cable, available...
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... used for digital storage on a digital memory card in ways you set a digital memory card to the "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Digital memory cards are often used only when the notebook is in Windows. The Digital Media Slot in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." 7-4 Hardware and Software Guide For additional information about modem, wireless, and network connections, select Start > Help and Support. The Help and Support utility provides communication information that includes instructions...
... used for digital storage on a digital memory card in ways you set a digital memory card to the "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Digital memory cards are often used only when the notebook is in Windows. The Digital Media Slot in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." 7-4 Hardware and Software Guide For additional information about modem, wireless, and network connections, select Start > Help and Support. The Help and Support utility provides communication information that includes instructions...
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... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to the notebook. The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ä CAUTION: To preserve support for your Windows operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by a single PC Card manufacturer. A PC Card is in Windows. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements PC Cards A PC Card...
... Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to the notebook. The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ä CAUTION: To preserve support for your Windows operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by a single PC Card manufacturer. A PC Card is in Windows. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements PC Cards A PC Card...
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... replace the internal hard drive: 1. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Windows and then shut it down through the Windows operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications, and shut down . 2. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive...
... replace the internal hard drive: 1. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Windows and then shut it down through the Windows operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications, and shut down . 2. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 7-13 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive...
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To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to enter setup," is displayed in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is displayed.) 3. Some ROM updates may be packaged in the Setup utility: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 8-3 A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software To display ROM information in compressed files called SoftPaqs. for downloading and installing ■ A ROM update. ■...
To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to enter setup," is displayed in Windows.) Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is displayed.) 3. Some ROM updates may be packaged in the Setup utility: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 8-3 A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software To display ROM information in compressed files called SoftPaqs. for downloading and installing ■ A ROM update. ■...
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... the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Hardware and Software Guide 8-13 To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support. The "Press to change the boot order. The " to change boot order" message that is displayed in the...
... the Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the notebook is in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. Hardware and Software Guide 8-13 To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support. The "Press to change the boot order. The " to change boot order" message that is displayed in the...
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...modem (RJ-11) jack 1-15 Modem Approval label 1-24 modem cable 1-22 modem, country-specific adapter 1-22 monitor connecting 7-1 switching image 2-8, 7-1 monitor port 1-15 mouse, external setting preferences 2-3 USB 7-2 MultiMediaCard 1-19, 7-4 music button function summary 1-6 opening windows music player application 4-16 mute button 1-8, 4-2 mute light 1-9, 4-2 N network (RJ-45) jack 1-15 network cable 1-15 Network Service Boot 8-13 next/fast forward button 1-7, 4-9 Norton AntiVirus 6-11 notebook model, family, type, and serial number 2-7, 8-2 num lock key 2-16 num lock light 1-9, 2-16 numeric...
...modem (RJ-11) jack 1-15 Modem Approval label 1-24 modem cable 1-22 modem, country-specific adapter 1-22 monitor connecting 7-1 switching image 2-8, 7-1 monitor port 1-15 mouse, external setting preferences 2-3 USB 7-2 MultiMediaCard 1-19, 7-4 music button function summary 1-6 opening windows music player application 4-16 mute button 1-8, 4-2 mute light 1-9, 4-2 N network (RJ-45) jack 1-15 network cable 1-15 Network Service Boot 8-13 next/fast forward button 1-7, 4-9 Norton AntiVirus 6-11 notebook model, family, type, and serial number 2-7, 8-2 num lock key 2-16 num lock light 1-9, 2-16 numeric...
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... Digital (SD) Memory Card 1-19, 7-4 security cable lock, connecting 6-14 security cable slot 1-17 security features 6-1 serial number, notebook 1-23, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-23 Setup utility changing language 8-10 displaying system information 8-11 navigation and selection 8-10 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-13 opening 8-9 restoring default settings 8-10, 8-12 Setup utility passwords 6-3, 6-4 shift key embedded numeric keypad function 2-17 hibernation function 3-13 shutdown procedures 3-11 sleep button 2-10 slots Digital Media Slot 1-19 memory 7-17 PC Card 1-16 security cable 1-17...
... Digital (SD) Memory Card 1-19, 7-4 security cable lock, connecting 6-14 security cable slot 1-17 security features 6-1 serial number, notebook 1-23, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-23 Setup utility changing language 8-10 displaying system information 8-11 navigation and selection 8-10 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-13 opening 8-9 restoring default settings 8-10, 8-12 Setup utility passwords 6-3, 6-4 shift key embedded numeric keypad function 2-17 hibernation function 3-13 shutdown procedures 3-11 sleep button 2-10 slots Digital Media Slot 1-19 memory 7-17 PC Card 1-16 security cable 1-17...