HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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Contents 1 Maintaining Your Software and Personal Data Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 1-1 Virus Protection 1-2 Backup Utilities 1-2 2 Maintaining Your Hardware Monitoring Notebook Temperature 2-2 Cleaning Your Notebook 2-2 Cleaning the Keyboard 2-3 Cleaning the Display 2-4 Cleaning the TouchPad 2-4 Cleaning an External Mouse 2-5 Caring for Drives 2-7 3 Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or Traveling Traveling with the Notebook 3-1 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel iii
Contents 1 Maintaining Your Software and Personal Data Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 1-1 Virus Protection 1-2 Backup Utilities 1-2 2 Maintaining Your Hardware Monitoring Notebook Temperature 2-2 Cleaning Your Notebook 2-2 Cleaning the Keyboard 2-3 Cleaning the Display 2-4 Cleaning the TouchPad 2-4 Cleaning an External Mouse 2-5 Caring for Drives 2-7 3 Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or Traveling Traveling with the Notebook 3-1 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel iii
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Do not allow liquids to drip onto the notebook keyboard. ■ Avoid exposing your notebook to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. ■ Use your notebook only on top of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not obstruct the ... flat surface. To maintain its performance and promote longevity, follow these guidelines: ■ Carry and store your notebook and keyboard to prevent costly repairs. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of the notebook even when it is designed as fabric or carpet, to block the airflow.
Do not allow liquids to drip onto the notebook keyboard. ■ Avoid exposing your notebook to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. ■ Use your notebook only on top of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not obstruct the ... flat surface. To maintain its performance and promote longevity, follow these guidelines: ■ Carry and store your notebook and keyboard to prevent costly repairs. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of the notebook even when it is designed as fabric or carpet, to block the airflow.
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... discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook's finish and interior components. 2-2 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Liquids and household solvents can permanently damage your notebook, display, or keyboard. Cleaning Your Notebook Å WARNING: Always disconnect the notebook from external power for more , shut it is designed to clean...
... discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook's finish and interior components. 2-2 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Liquids and household solvents can permanently damage your notebook, display, or keyboard. Cleaning Your Notebook Å WARNING: Always disconnect the notebook from external power for more , shut it is designed to clean...
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... to prevent keys from sticking and to clean the keyboard, because you may deposit normal household debris on the keyboard, because they may permanently damage your keyboard. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 2-3 Cleaning the keyboard Ä CAUTION: Do not use liquids of compressed air with a straw extension to blow air in and around the keys...
... to prevent keys from sticking and to clean the keyboard, because you may deposit normal household debris on the keyboard, because they may permanently damage your keyboard. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 2-3 Cleaning the keyboard Ä CAUTION: Do not use liquids of compressed air with a straw extension to blow air in and around the keys...
HP and Compaq Notebook Series - Bluetooth Users Guide
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... closed : from My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select Disconnect. For example, the HID Application allows this computer to wirelessly use a Bluetooth keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse. The time period can function as input/output devices. If, for a limited time, and then the button must be sure the HID...
... closed : from My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select Disconnect. For example, the HID Application allows this computer to wirelessly use a Bluetooth keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse. The time period can function as input/output devices. If, for a limited time, and then the button must be sure the HID...
Startup and Reference Guide
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345561-001.book Page ii Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 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 Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications Index
345561-001.book Page ii Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 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 Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications Index
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If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in Chapter 4. 1-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 345561-001.book Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences, ...such as time, date, and currency format, are accessed from external power and remove the battery pack. Turning Off the Notebook Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure: Select...
If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in Chapter 4. 1-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 1 345561-001.book Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences, ...such as time, date, and currency format, are accessed from external power and remove the battery pack. Turning Off the Notebook Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure: Select...
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345561-001.book Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad 3-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 3-2 Using the TouchPad 3-3 Setting TouchPad Preferences 3-3 Hotkeys 3-4 Identifying Hotkeys 3-4 Hotkey Quick Reference 3-5 Hotkey Procedures 3-6 Hotkey Commands 3-6 Keypad 3-9 Turning the Keypad On and Off 3-10 Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys 3-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-1
345561-001.book Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad 3-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 3-2 Using the TouchPad 3-3 Setting TouchPad Preferences 3-3 Hotkeys 3-4 Identifying Hotkeys 3-4 Hotkey Quick Reference 3-5 Hotkey Procedures 3-6 Hotkey Commands 3-6 Keypad 3-9 Turning the Keypad On and Off 3-10 Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys 3-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-1
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345561-001.book Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: 1 TouchPad 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons 3 TouchPad scroll zones (2) 4 TouchPad on/off button 5 TouchPad light Identifying TouchPad components 3-2 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2
345561-001.book Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: 1 TouchPad 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons 3 TouchPad scroll zones (2) 4 TouchPad on/off button 5 TouchPad light Identifying TouchPad components 3-2 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2
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Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-3 345561-001.book Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of the left or right button on an external mouse, press the left ... finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer. ■ If the pointer continues to prevent accidental TouchPad activity. The notebook turns on . To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Mouse icon. Users who work with the TouchPad enabled. To...
Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-3 345561-001.book Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of the left or right button on an external mouse, press the left ... finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer. ■ If the pointer continues to prevent accidental TouchPad activity. The notebook turns on . To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Mouse icon. Users who work with the TouchPad enabled. To...
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The icons on the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook. Identifying hotkeys 3-4 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 345561-001.book Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 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 F1 and F3 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook. Identifying hotkeys 3-4 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 345561-001.book Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys 2.
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... on an audio CD Fn+F11 or DVD. Fn+F1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. 345561-001.book Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. Fn+F5 Initiate QuickLock. Fn+F7 Increase display brightness.
... on an audio CD Fn+F11 or DVD. Fn+F1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. 345561-001.book Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. Fn+F5 Initiate QuickLock. Fn+F7 Increase display brightness.
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...keys at the same time. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) The Fn+F3 hotkeys open the Help and Support window. For more information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features. Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Window (Fn+F1) The Fn+...F1 hotkeys open Internet Explorer. 345561-001.book Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkeys command on the notebook keyboard, use the Fn+F3 hotkeys for quick access to your home page and the Internet.
...keys at the same time. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) The Fn+F3 hotkeys open the Help and Support window. For more information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features. Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Window (Fn+F1) The Fn+...F1 hotkeys open Internet Explorer. 345561-001.book Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Hotkey Procedures To use a hotkeys command on the notebook keyboard, use the Fn+F3 hotkeys for quick access to your home page and the Internet.
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..., press Fn+F6. ■ To exit QuickLock, enter your operating system documentation. Decrease Brightness (Fn+F7) The Fn+F7 hotkeys decrease notebook screen brightness. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-7 For more information about changing the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, refer in Hibernation...AM Keyboard Initiate Standby (Fn+F5) The Fn+F5 hotkeys are set by default to the "Setting Power Control Preferences" section. For information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to your Windows system password. Increase Brightness (Fn+F8) The Fn+F8 hotkeys increase notebook ...
..., press Fn+F6. ■ To exit QuickLock, enter your operating system documentation. Decrease Brightness (Fn+F7) The Fn+F7 hotkeys decrease notebook screen brightness. Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-7 For more information about changing the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, refer in Hibernation...AM Keyboard Initiate Standby (Fn+F5) The Fn+F5 hotkeys are set by default to the "Setting Power Control Preferences" section. For information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to your Windows system password. Increase Brightness (Fn+F8) The Fn+F8 hotkeys increase notebook ...
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345561-001.book Page 8 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 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 playing. ...
345561-001.book Page 8 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM 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 playing. ...
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When the keypad is turned on an external keypad. 345561-001.book Page 9 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Keypad The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on , each keypad key performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key. Identifying the keypad keys Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-9
When the keypad is turned on an external keypad. 345561-001.book Page 9 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Keypad The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on , each keypad key performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key. Identifying the keypad keys Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 3-9
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...+num lk 1 to turn the keypad off . 3-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 345561-001.book Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off When the keypad is turned on: ❏ Press and hold Fn to type with the key in uppercase. For...
...+num lk 1 to turn the keypad off . 3-10 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2 345561-001.book Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off When the keypad is turned on: ❏ Press and hold Fn to type with the key in uppercase. For...
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...drive, then copy from a network drive to vibration. When UDF Reader is installed, a CD or DVD created with DirectCD on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to a CD or DVD. Instead, copy from a CD, DVD, or a network drive to a reliable external power ...source. Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of work and damage to a CD or DVD: ■ Before writing to a CD or DVD, connect the notebook to your notebook can be used in a compatible optical drive only...
...drive, then copy from a network drive to vibration. When UDF Reader is installed, a CD or DVD created with DirectCD on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to a CD or DVD. Instead, copy from a CD, DVD, or a network drive to a reliable external power ...source. Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of work and damage to a CD or DVD: ■ Before writing to a CD or DVD, connect the notebook to your notebook can be used in a compatible optical drive only...
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...number of USB devices and are used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the new device. Connect the device to the jack or connector on the notebook or to other display device does not display an image, try pressing the Fn+...) is turned off the device. 2. Be sure the device is a hardware interface that has a power cord: 1. To disconnect a powered external device from the notebook. USB hubs can be connected either powered or unpowered. 345561-001.book Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting...
...number of USB devices and are used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the new device. Connect the device to the jack or connector on the notebook or to other display device does not display an image, try pressing the Fn+...) is turned off the device. 2. Be sure the device is a hardware interface that has a power cord: 1. To disconnect a powered external device from the notebook. USB hubs can be connected either powered or unpowered. 345561-001.book Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting...
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... using the Setup utility, see the "Using the Setup Utility" section in the Setup utility. To use a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility, enable USB legacy support in Chapter 9.... 345561-001.book Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Hardware Options and Upgrades The USB connectors on the notebook Startup and Reference Guide-Part...
... using the Setup utility, see the "Using the Setup Utility" section in the Setup utility. To use a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility, enable USB legacy support in Chapter 9.... 345561-001.book Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 11:19 AM Hardware Options and Upgrades The USB connectors on the notebook Startup and Reference Guide-Part...