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Contents 6 PC Cards What Is a PC Card 6-1 PC Card Insertion 6-2 PC Card Removal 6-4 7 SD Cards What Is an SD Card 7-1 SD Card Insertion 7-2 SD Card Removal 7-3 8 Memory Modules What Is a Memory Module 8-1 Expansion Memory Module Slot 8-2 ... Device Connection 9-2 Operating System and Software 9-2 USB Legacy Support 9-3 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem 10-1 Connecting a Modem Cable 10-2 Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter . 10-3 Modem Region Selection 10-4 Preinstalled Communication Software 10-7 Network 10-7 vi Hardware and Software Guide
Contents 6 PC Cards What Is a PC Card 6-1 PC Card Insertion 6-2 PC Card Removal 6-4 7 SD Cards What Is an SD Card 7-1 SD Card Insertion 7-2 SD Card Removal 7-3 8 Memory Modules What Is a Memory Module 8-1 Expansion Memory Module Slot 8-2 ... Device Connection 9-2 Operating System and Software 9-2 USB Legacy Support 9-3 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem 10-1 Connecting a Modem Cable 10-2 Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter . 10-3 Modem Region Selection 10-4 Preinstalled Communication Software 10-7 Network 10-7 vi Hardware and Software Guide
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Component ID Rear Components Component 1 Power connector 2 External monitor port Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. 1-10 Hardware and Software Guide
Component ID Rear Components Component 1 Power connector 2 External monitor port Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. 1-10 Hardware and Software Guide
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The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be connected to block airflow. Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to cool... S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card with the notebook. Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot. Enables airflow to the notebook. Connects USB 1.1- The External MultiBay must be used with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. ...
The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be connected to block airflow. Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to cool... S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card with the notebook. Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot. Enables airflow to the notebook. Connects USB 1.1- The External MultiBay must be used with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. ...
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... country. Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Enables the notebook to run on electrical power and charges the battery pack. 2 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 3 Primary battery pack* 4 Modem adapter* 5 Modem cable* Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to a telephone jack or a country-specific...
... country. Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Enables the notebook to run on electrical power and charges the battery pack. 2 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 3 Primary battery pack* 4 Modem adapter* 5 Modem cable* Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to a telephone jack or a country-specific...
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... Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional automobile or aircraft adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional AC adapter ■ Optional docking device 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide...
... Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional automobile or aircraft adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional AC adapter ■ Optional docking device 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide...
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... 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 AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. For this reason, the primary battery pack is connected to external AC power and also protects your...
... 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 AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. For this reason, the primary battery pack is connected to external AC power and also protects your...
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...pack that can be attached to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section, later in this chapter. ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used with your notebook, to two battery packs: ■ The primary battery pack is a 8-cell lithium-ion battery pack that can be unused ..., visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 Power Identifying Battery Packs Your notebook supports up to contact Customer Care. If the notebook will be used only in the battery bay.
...pack that can be attached to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section, later in this chapter. ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used with your notebook, to two battery packs: ■ The primary battery pack is a 8-cell lithium-ion battery pack that can be unused ..., visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 Power Identifying Battery Packs Your notebook supports up to contact Customer Care. If the notebook will be used only in the battery bay.
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... it fully. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23 Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. Charging a Battery Pack in Use To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery charge indicators: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to...
... it fully. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23 Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. Charging a Battery Pack in Use To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery charge indicators: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to...
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... or aircraft adapter. 2-26 Hardware and Software Guide Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Make sure that hibernation is enabled: 1. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is not resolved, the notebook enters a ... hibernation, do not restore power until the power/standby light is on or in standby, the notebook initiates hibernation. ■ If hibernation is disabled and the notebook is turned off. To verify that the Enable hibernate support check box is the only power source...
... or aircraft adapter. 2-26 Hardware and Software Guide Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Make sure that hibernation is enabled: 1. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is not resolved, the notebook enters a ... hibernation, do not restore power until the power/standby light is on or in standby, the notebook initiates hibernation. ■ If hibernation is disabled and the notebook is turned off. To verify that the Enable hibernate support check box is the only power source...
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.... ■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more than once a month. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet or an optional adapter or charger. (The battery light on the notebook is not necessary to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The battery light on .) 3. Power...
.... ■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more than once a month. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet or an optional adapter or charger. (The battery light on the notebook is not necessary to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The battery light on .) 3. Power...
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... capture card, using an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. The notebook can support one S-Video device connected to be used with the notebook. Multimedia Video Features The notebook features a 7-pin, dual-purpose S-Video-out jack that enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to the S-Video-out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on...
... capture card, using an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. The notebook can support one S-Video device connected to be used with the notebook. Multimedia Video Features The notebook features a 7-pin, dual-purpose S-Video-out jack that enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to the S-Video-out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on...
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Drives MultiBay II Drive The MultiBay II accepts an optional hard drive module (with an adapter) as well as an optional optical drive. Hardware and Software Guide 5-9 MultiBay II Security Screw To enhance the security of your MultiBay II drive, a MultiBay II security screw has been installed on the bottom of the notebook beneath the MultiBay II. The security screw must be installed for shipping, but can be removed for normal use. ✎ The security screw must be removed before you remove a drive from or insert a drive into the MultiBay II.
Drives MultiBay II Drive The MultiBay II accepts an optional hard drive module (with an adapter) as well as an optional optical drive. Hardware and Software Guide 5-9 MultiBay II Security Screw To enhance the security of your MultiBay II drive, a MultiBay II security screw has been installed on the bottom of the notebook beneath the MultiBay II. The security screw must be installed for shipping, but can be removed for normal use. ✎ The security screw must be removed before you remove a drive from or insert a drive into the MultiBay II.
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Drives MultiBay II Hard Drive The MultiBay II accepts optional hard drive modules that include a hard drive attached to an adapter. Inserting a Hard Drive Module To insert a hard drive module into the MultiBay II, gently slide the hard drive module into the MultiBay II until it is seated, pressing the right side of the module. 5-10 Hardware and Software Guide
Drives MultiBay II Hard Drive The MultiBay II accepts optional hard drive modules that include a hard drive attached to an adapter. Inserting a Hard Drive Module To insert a hard drive module into the MultiBay II, gently slide the hard drive module into the MultiBay II until it is seated, pressing the right side of the module. 5-10 Hardware and Software Guide
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In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is required. Hardware and Software Guide 10-1 A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to a digital PBX system line can permanently damage the modem. 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital PBX system line.
In some countries, a country-specific modem adapter is required. Hardware and Software Guide 10-1 A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to a digital PBX system line can permanently damage the modem. 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital PBX system line.
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... to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into the RJ-11 (modem) jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Plug the country-specific modem adapter 3 into the country-specific modem adapter. 3. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region. Plug the other end of electrical shock, fire, or damage to...
... to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into the RJ-11 (modem) jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Plug the country-specific modem adapter 3 into the country-specific modem adapter. 3. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region. Plug the other end of electrical shock, fire, or damage to...
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...at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 802.11g, which came later, also operates at a frequency of public WLANs near you are three popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to... a Public WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for information on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to your notebook to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section, later in this chapter. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Hotspot Locator, ...
...at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 802.11g, which came later, also operates at a frequency of public WLANs near you are three popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to... a Public WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for information on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to your notebook to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section, later in this chapter. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Hotspot Locator, ...
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...■ Access the information and Web site links provided at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. Refer to the "Device Power States" section, later in this chapter. ■ For your home WLAN, verify that your wireless router... the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you 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 your router...
...■ Access the information and Web site links provided at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. Refer to the "Device Power States" section, later in this chapter. ■ For your home WLAN, verify that your wireless router... the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you 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 your router...
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... WLAN, or 802.11. ❏ If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook and is not properly installed. c. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. Select Start > My Computer. Right-click in the Software Setup utility. Display the names ...of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook. Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed...
... WLAN, or 802.11. ❏ If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook and is not properly installed. c. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. Select Start > My Computer. Right-click in the Software Setup utility. Display the names ...of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook. Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed...
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... Security Feature Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from a Device security* CD, 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 card...for additional information. Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook ■ Power-on password* ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models ...
... Security Feature Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock* Unauthorized startup from a Device security* CD, 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 card...for additional information. Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook ■ Power-on password* ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models ...
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... and Recovery Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on the HP Web site is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 14-4 Hardware and Software Guide Some ROM updates may ...optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable or cord. ...
... and Recovery Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on the HP Web site is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 14-4 Hardware and Software Guide Some ROM updates may ...optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable or cord. ...