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...you are using a notebook, install the software included on disc. ■ Keep using a notebook, avoid sudden loss of power. While the label is included with your notebook. Installing LightScribe software ... the graphics you are using your PC for contrast. Creating Disc Labels on -screen instructions. 5 If you use your PC. Use your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into a...the disc and follow the on Your Notebook Using LightScribe ■ Go for other activities. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to the PC. ■ If you must install ...
...you are using a notebook, install the software included on disc. ■ Keep using a notebook, avoid sudden loss of power. While the label is included with your notebook. Installing LightScribe software ... the graphics you are using your PC for contrast. Creating Disc Labels on -screen instructions. 5 If you use your PC. Use your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into a...the disc and follow the on Your Notebook Using LightScribe ■ Go for other activities. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to the PC. ■ If you must install ...
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... Module Slot 5-26 Effects of Increasing Memory 5-34 Connecting a Modem Cable 5-35 Using a Modem Cable 5-36 Using a Country-Specific Adapter 5-37 Connecting a Network Cable 5-38 Linking to An Infrared Device (Select Models Only) . . 5-39 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission... an Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 5-45 Mobile Printing for Notebooks 5-45 6 Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . . . 6-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 6-5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 6-5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 6-6...
... Module Slot 5-26 Effects of Increasing Memory 5-34 Connecting a Modem Cable 5-35 Using a Modem Cable 5-36 Using a Country-Specific Adapter 5-37 Connecting a Network Cable 5-38 Linking to An Infrared Device (Select Models Only) . . 5-39 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission... an Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 5-45 Mobile Printing for Notebooks 5-45 6 Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . . . 6-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 6-5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 6-5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 6-6...
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... deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector 3 Parallel port 4 S-Video-out jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to the illustration that most closely matches...
... deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector 3 Parallel port 4 S-Video-out jack Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to the illustration that most closely matches...
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Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Notebook Features Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents.
Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Notebook Features Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Power connector Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents.
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Notebook Features Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC Outlet. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Primary battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* (select models only) Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by model. 1-26 Hardware and Software Guide Battery packs vary by region and country.
Notebook Features Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC Outlet. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Primary battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* (select models only) Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by model. 1-26 Hardware and Software Guide Battery packs vary by region and country.
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... docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD...
... docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD...
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Power Battery Packs When the notebook is disconnected from the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 For example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook switches to battery power if the AC adapter is connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power...
Power Battery Packs When the notebook is disconnected from the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 For example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook switches to battery power if the AC adapter is connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power...
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... the following: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23...
... the following: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device (select models only) ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23...
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A new battery pack that has been partially charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of a full charge through the AC adapter. Power Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to 10 percent of battery charge indicators: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. 2-24 Hardware and Software Guide
A new battery pack that has been partially charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of a full charge through the AC adapter. Power Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to 10 percent of battery charge indicators: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to external power through normal use before charging it. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. 2-24 Hardware and Software Guide
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... Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of data loss when the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do one of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Optional power adapter When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery...
... Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of data loss when the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do one of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Optional power adapter When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery...
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... seem inaccurate. ■ When you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. The battery light on the notebook is turned on the notebook is turned off. Hardware and Software Guide 2-29 Charging the Battery Pack A battery pack can charge whether the... the battery pack has been unused for one month or more than once a month. The battery light on . 3. To charge the battery pack: 1. Connect the notebook to an AC outle, optional power adapter, or optional docking device (select models only).
... seem inaccurate. ■ When you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. The battery light on the notebook is turned on the notebook is turned off. Hardware and Software Guide 2-29 Charging the Battery Pack A battery pack can charge whether the... the battery pack has been unused for one month or more than once a month. The battery light on . 3. To charge the battery pack: 1. Connect the notebook to an AC outle, optional power adapter, or optional docking device (select models only).
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... Components Using Digital Memory Cards (Select Models Only) Optional digital memory cards are removable storage cards that provide a convenient method of adapter into your Digital Media Slot can damage the media card. The optional 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot supports the following digital memory card...; MultiMediaCard ■ Memory Stick ■ Memory Stick Pro ■ SmartMedia Card ■ xD-Picture Card Ä CAUTION: This notebook does not support adapters in the 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot. Inserting any kind of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs and cameras...
... Components Using Digital Memory Cards (Select Models Only) Optional digital memory cards are removable storage cards that provide a convenient method of adapter into your Digital Media Slot can damage the media card. The optional 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot supports the following digital memory card...; MultiMediaCard ■ Memory Stick ■ Memory Stick Pro ■ SmartMedia Card ■ xD-Picture Card Ä CAUTION: This notebook does not support adapters in the 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot. Inserting any kind of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs and cameras...
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... disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line. ✎ Your notebook may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook's analog modem to an analog telephone line by means of a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem ...cable. In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is connected to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Jacks for...
... disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line. ✎ Your notebook may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook's analog modem to an analog telephone line by means of a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem ...cable. In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is connected to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Jacks for...
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...jack. Telephone jacks vary by country. To connect the modem to the modem guides located in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in the Help and Support Center at Start > Help... and Support > User Guides for more details about using your notebook internationally. Hardware Components Using a Country-Specific Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem...
...jack. Telephone jacks vary by country. To connect the modem to the modem guides located in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country in the Help and Support Center at Start > Help... and Support > User Guides for more details about using your notebook internationally. Hardware Components Using a Country-Specific Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem...
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...message is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. Hardware and Software Guide 6-5 For information on connecting your notebook to your corporate WLAN. When you are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular... Device" section in your ISP or search the Web for information on identifying the type of device in this chapter. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for a list of the screen. Wireless There are within range of up...
...message is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. Hardware and Software Guide 6-5 For information on connecting your notebook to your corporate WLAN. When you are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular... Device" section in your ISP or search the Web for information on identifying the type of device in this chapter. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for a list of the screen. Wireless There are within range of up...
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... > User Guides, contains a section about wireless LAN device problems and resolutions. For instructions, refer to the documentation included with your notebook. The Troubleshooting guide, located in the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to your router ...are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with...
... > User Guides, contains a section about wireless LAN device problems and resolutions. For instructions, refer to the documentation included with your notebook. The Troubleshooting guide, located in the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to your router ...are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with...
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...the Software Setup utility. Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation Your WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. b. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. Select Start > My Computer. Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list...you want to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook and is available in the My Computer window. Wireless Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. Display the...
...the Software Setup utility. Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation Your WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. b. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. Select Start > My Computer. Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list...you want to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook and is available in the My Computer window. Wireless Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed. Display the...
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... Against Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from an Device security* optical drive, diskette, or internal network adapter boot Unauthorized access to a Windows user account ■ Optional smart cards An enabled smart card can store both the smart ... Only)" section in this chapter for more information. Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook Use This Security Feature ■ Power-on password* ■ ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "ProtectTools...
... Against Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from an Device security* optical drive, diskette, or internal network adapter boot Unauthorized access to a Windows user account ■ Optional smart cards An enabled smart card can store both the smart ... Only)" section in this chapter for more information. Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook Use This Security Feature ■ Power-on password* ■ ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "ProtectTools...
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...the Security menu > Device Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot. 3. or - To enable a device or location for inclusion in MultiBoot: 1. Then select Enable USB legacy support. - Then follow the instructions on or restarting the notebook, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup... device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for inclusion in the boot sequence. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. ✎ To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server during startup without ...
...the Security menu > Device Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot. 3. or - To enable a device or location for inclusion in MultiBoot: 1. Then select Enable USB legacy support. - Then follow the instructions on or restarting the notebook, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup... device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for inclusion in the boot sequence. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. ✎ To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server during startup without ...
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.... ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area: a. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need... update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link. - b. ...
.... ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. At the download area: a. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need... update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will be downloaded. Follow the instructions on your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link. - b. ...