HP Notebook PC Hardware and Software Guide

Hardware and Software

Guide

HP Notebook PC

Document Part Number: 396176-001

January 2006

This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your computer.

Modem information is not included in this guide.

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Hardware and Software Guide

HP Notebook PC

First Edition January 2006

Document Part Number: 396176-001

Contents

1 Hardware

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

DVD Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Media Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Media Controls—Media Activity Buttons . . . . . . . . 1–8

Media Controls—Volume, Back and OK Buttons . . 1–9

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Camera and Microphone (Select Models Only) . . . 1–11

Wireless Lights and Button (Select Models Only) . 1–12

Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . 1–13

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Speakers, Jacks, Display Release Button and Infrared Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15

Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

Ports and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

ExpressCard Slot and Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19

Vent and Security Cable Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21

Ports and Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21

Digital Media Slot Components a nd Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–22

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Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–23

Mini Card and Memory Compartments. . . . . . . . . . 1–23

Bays, Battery Latch and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–24

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–25

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–25

Optical Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–26

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–27

2 Keyboard and TouchPad

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Using Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Using Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Media Menu Controls Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Finding DVD and Media Button Information . . . . . 2–14

Finding Media Activity Button Information . . . . . . 2–14

Finding Volume Button Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Using an External Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

3 Power

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Selecting a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3–4

Displaying the Power Meter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

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Power Control and Light Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews . . . . . . . 3–6

Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Leaving Your Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Interference with Drive Media and Bluetooth

Communication (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3–10

Turning the Computer On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation. . . . . . . . . 3–13

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . 3–14

Power Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Setting a Security Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15

Setting Other Power Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15

Processor Performance Controls

(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17

Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19

Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . 3–19

Replacing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20

Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21

Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22

Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24

Calibrating a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–25

Conserving Battery Pack Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–29

Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–30

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–31

4 Multimedia

Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Internal Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

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External Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Using the Embedded Microphone

(Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks . . . . . . . . . 4–5

External Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Connecting an S-Video Device

(Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Displaying a Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Using the HP Webcam (Select Models Only) . . . . . . 4–9

CD and DVD Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

Inserting an Optical Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

Removing an Optical Disc (with Power). . . . . . . . . 4–16

Removing an Optical Disc (without Power) . . . . . . 4–17

Controlling Disc Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18

Using the Media Activity Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Protecting Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20

Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process . . . . . . . . . 4–21

Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21

Identifying Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21

Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

Understanding DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

Changing DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

Using the QuickPlay Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24

Using QuickPlay Software (Select Models Only). . 4–25

5 Wireless(Select Models Only)

Wireless Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Wireless Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 5–3

Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home. . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

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Connecting to a Public WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

To Learn More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . 5–8

6 Security

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

QuickLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Types of Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Coordinating Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Guidelines for Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Managing an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Entering an Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Managing a Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Entering a Power-On Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Firewall Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11

Optional Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12

7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements

Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Connecting a Powered Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Stopping a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Required USB Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Connecting a 1394 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Stopping a 1394 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Connecting a Communication Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

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Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Using the Digital Media Slot Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Inserting an Optional Digital Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Removing an Optional Digital Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

What Is an ExpressCard? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Selecting an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Configuring an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11

Inserting an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11

Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . 7–13

Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

Using the IDE Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–16

Replacing the Internal Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–21

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–21

Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . . 7–22

8 Software Updates and Recovery and

System Software

Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Preparing for a Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Software Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Using System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . 8–12

Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13

Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13

Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . 8–14

Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8–15

Displaying System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16

Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . 8–17

Using Advanced Setup Utility Features . . . . . . . . . 8–18

Closing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

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Setup Utility Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

System Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

A Specifications

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Expansion Port Input/Output Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Index

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1

Hardware

This chapter identifies the visible hardware features included with your computer and the location of the wireless antennae included with select computers.

✎

This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using

QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay online Help for more information.

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Hardware

Top Components

Keys

1–2

Component

1 fn key

2

Function keys (12)

3

Keypad keys (15)

Description

Combines with other keys and buttons to perform system tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness.*

Perform system and application tasks.

When combined with fn, function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

†

In Windows, can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(Continued)

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Component

4

5

Windows applications key

Windows logo key

Description

In Windows, displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

In Windows, displays the Windows

Start menu.

*The keys and buttons that can be combined with the fn key as hotkeys include the esc and function keys.

†

For information about using hotkeys, refer to the “ Hotkeys

” section in

Chapter 2, “

Keyboard and TouchPad .”

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Hardware

TouchPad

1–4

Component*

1

TouchPad light

2 TouchPad*

3

Left and right TouchPad buttons*

4

TouchPad vertical scrolling region*

5 TouchPad button

Description

On: TouchPad is enabled.

Moves the pointer.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Scrolls upward or downward.

Enables/disables the TouchPad.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of these TouchPad components, refer to the “

Setting TouchPad

Preferences ” section in Chapter 2, “

Keyboard and TouchPad

.”

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Power Controls

Hardware

Component

1 Display switch*

Description

Initiates standby when the computer is closed.*

2

Power button* When the computer is

■ Off, press to start the computer in Windows.

■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation.

■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby into Windows.

■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation into Windows.

✎

If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the display switch or power button, refer to the “

Setting Other

Power Preferences

” section in Chapter 3, “

Power .”

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Hardware

DVD Button

1–6

Component Description

DVD button When the computer is

■ On, opens the default DVD application to start a DVD in the optical drive.

■ Off, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive. If the QuickPlay software is not installed, the computer starts in Windows.

■ In hibernation, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive. If the

QuickPlay software is not installed, the computer resumes from hibernation.

✎

Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for details on using QuickPlay.

*The function of the DVD button in Windows can be changed. For

instructions, refer to the “ Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) ”

section in Chapter 8, “ Software Updates and Recovery and System

Software .”

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Media Button

Component Description

Media button If QuickPlay is installed, opens QuickPlay to start a CD in the optical drive or a music file on the hard drive.

If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is

■ On, Opens the default media player to start a CD in the optical drive or a music file on the hard drive.

■ Off or in hibernation, no function.

*The function of the media button in Windows can be changed. For

instructions, refer to the “ Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) ”

section in Chapter 8, “ Software Updates and Recovery and System

Software .”

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Hardware

Media Controls—Media Activity Buttons

1–8

Component Description

1

Previous/Rewind button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:

■ Press to play the previous track or chapter.

■ Press fn+this button to rewind.

2

Play/Pause button When a disc is in the optical drive and is

■ Not playing, press to play the disc.

■ Playing, press to pause the disc.

3 Next/Fast Forward button When a disc is playing in the optical drive:

■ Press once to play the next track or chapter.

■ Press fn+this button to fast forward.

4 Stop button When a disc is playing in the optical drive, press to stop the current disc activity, such as fast forwarding, rewinding, etc.

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Media Controls—Volume, Back and OK

Buttons

Component

1

Volume down button

2 Volume mute button

3

Volume up button

4 back button

5 ok button

Description

Decreases system volume.

Mutes or restores volume.

Increases system volume.

Emulates the Back button on the

Microsoft Internet Explorer toolbar.

Selects an item you have chosen on the screen.

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Hardware

Lights

1–10

Component

1

Caps lock light

Description

On: Caps lock is on.

2 Power light* On: Computer is turned on.

Blinking: Computer is in standby.

Off: Computer is off.

3 Mute light

4

Num lock light

On: Volume is muted.

On: Num lock or the embedded numeric keypad is on.

*There are 2 power lights. Both lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.

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Camera and Microphone

(Select Models Only)

Hardware

Component

1

Camera

2 Microphone

Description

On select models, functions as a Web camera. For more information, refer to the

“

Using the HP Webcam (Select Models

Only)

” section in Chapter 4, “ Multimedia .”

On select models, functions as an embedded microphone. For more information, refer to the “

Using the

Embedded Microphone (Select Models

Only)

” section in Chapter 4, “ Multimedia .

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Hardware

Wireless Lights and Button

(Select Models Only)

1–12

Component

1

Wireless light*

Description

On: One or more internal wireless devices, such as a wireless LAN device and/or a

Bluetooth® device, are turned on.

2 Wireless button Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection.

✎

To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to Chapter 5,

“

Wireless (Select Models Only)

.”

3 Wireless light* On: One or more internal wireless devices, such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth device, are turned on.

*There are 2 wireless lights. Both lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open; the other wireless light is always visible on the rear of the computer.

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Hardware

Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)

Component

Antennae (2)*

Description

Send and receive wireless device signals.

Å Exposure to Radio Frequency

Radiation. For wireless regulatory notices in your region, refer to

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental

Notices.

*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.

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Hardware

Front Components

Speakers, Jacks, Display Release Button and Infrared Lens

1–14

Component

1 Display release button

2

Stereo speakers (2)

Description

Opens the computer.

Produce stereo sound.

3 Consumer Infrared lens Links the computer to an optional remote control.

4

Audio-in

(microphone) jack

Connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone.

5

Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2)

Connect optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. Also connect the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

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Hardware

Lights

Component

1

Power light*

Description

On: Computer is turned on.

Blinking: Computer is in standby.

Off: Computer is off.

2

3

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) drive light

Battery light

On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.

On: The battery pack is charging.

Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.

Off: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted.

*There are 2 power lights. Both lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.

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Hardware

Rear Components

1–16

Component

1 Wireless light

(select models only)*

2

Exhaust vent

†

Description

On: An internal wireless device, such as a wireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is turned on.

✎

To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information, refer to Chapter 5, “

Wireless (Select

Models Only) .”

Provides airflow to cool internal components.

Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block the airflow.

✎

The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

(Continued)

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Component

3 Power connector

Description

Connects the AC adapter cable.

*There are 2 wireless lights. Both lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open; the other wireless light is always visible on the rear of the computer.

†

The computer has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the bottom of the computer. One vent is also visible on the left side of the computer.

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Left-Side Components

Ports and Jacks

1–18

Component

1 External monitor port

Description

Connects an optional VGA monitor or projector.

2 Expansion port 2* Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.

3

RJ-45 (network) jack

4 RJ-11 (modem) jack

5

USB port

†

Connects an optional network cable.

Connects the modem cable.

Connects an optional USB device.

†

*For expansion port signal information, refer to the “

Expansion Port

Input/Output Signals ” section in “

Appendix A

.”

†

The computer has 3 USB ports. The other USB ports are on the right side of the computer.

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Hardware

Component

1 ExpressCard slot

2 ExpressCard eject button

Description

Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or

ExpressCard/34 cards.

Ejects an optional ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot.

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Vent and Security Cable Slot

1–20

Component

1

Exhaust vent*

Description

Provides airflow to cool internal components.

Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block the airflow.

✎

The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

2

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

✎

The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

*The computer has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the bottom of the computer. One vent is also visible on the rear of the computer.

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Ports and Jack

Hardware

Component

1

2

USB ports (2)*

1394 port

Description

Connect optional USB devices.

Connects an optional 1394 device such as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder.

3 S-Video–out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card.

*The computer has 3 USB ports. The other USB port is on the left side of the computer.

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Digital Media Slot Components and

Optical Drive

Component

1 Digital Media Slot

Description

Supports digital cards.*

2

Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.*

3 Optical drive

†

Supports an optical disc.

4 Media tray release button Opens the optical drive media tray.

*The supported digital cards are Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, Memory

Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, and

SmartMedia (SM) card.

†

The type of optical drive—for example, a DVD-ROM drive or a

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive—varies by computer model.

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Mini Card and Memory Compartments

Hardware

Component

1 Memory compartment

2 Mini Card compartment

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Description

Contains 2 memory slots that support replaceable memory modules. The number of preinstalled memory modules varies by computer model.

Holds an optional Mini Card device.

Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini Card device authorized for use in your computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality. Then contact Customer Care. If the computer is connected to the Internet, you can get help by e-mail; or access Customer

Care telephone numbers through the

Help and Support Center.

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Bays, Battery Latch and Vents

1–24

Component

1

Battery bay

2 Battery pack release latch*

3

Exhaust vents (4)

†

Description

Holds a battery pack.

Releases a battery pack from the battery bay.

Provide airflow to cool internal components.

Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block the airflow.

✎

The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

4

Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.

*Battery packs vary by model.

†

The computer has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the computer, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the computer.

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Additional Components

Hardware

The components included with your computer vary by region, country, computer model, and the optional hardware you purchased. The following sections identify the standard external components included with most computer models.

Component

1

Battery pack

Description

Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power.

2

AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

3

Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

✎

Power cords and adapters vary in appearance by region and country. Battery packs vary by model.

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Optical Discs

The computer includes software provided on optical discs (CDs and DVDs) that is not yet installed, as well as backup discs of software that is preinstalled on the computer.

Locate the plastic bag included with the computer and remove the discs that display the sticker below.

Depending on how you plan to use your computer, you may want to install the software contained on these discs now.

For instructions on inserting and removing an optical disc, refer

to “ CD and DVD Procedures

,” in Chapter 4, “ Multimedia .”

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Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer.

✎

The appearance and position of labels varies by model.

■ Service tag—Provides the product name, serial number (s/n), and other specifics about the computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

■ Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the

Microsoft Windows Product Key. You may need the Product

Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

■ Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

■ Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed on the inside of the memory module compartment cover.

■ Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about optional wireless devices available on select models, and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or a

Bluetooth ® device. If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed on the inside of the Mini Card compartment cover.

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Keyboard and TouchPad

✎

This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using

QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay online Help for more information.

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TouchPad

Identifying TouchPad Components

The TouchPad includes the following components:

1 TouchPad light

2 TouchPad

3 Left and right

TouchPad buttons

4 TouchPad vertical scrolling region

5 TouchPad button

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Using the TouchPad

In Windows the TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse.

In Windows:

■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer.

■ To execute the click functions of the left or right button on an external mouse, press the left or right TouchPad button.

■ To scroll, place your finger onto the scrolling region, and then slide your finger upward or downward. (Sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scrolling region without first lifting your finger from the TouchPad and then placing it on the scrolling region will not activate the scrolling region.)

■ To enable or disable the TouchPad, press the TouchPad button. When the TouchPad is enabled, the TouchPad light is on.

The TouchPad is enabled when the computer is turned on. If you work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions, you may prefer to disable the TouchPad to prevent accidental

TouchPad activity.

Setting TouchPad Preferences

In the Windows Mouse Properties window you can

■ Adjust basic pointing device settings such as click speed, pointer speed and shape, and mouse trails.

■ Configure the right and left TouchPad buttons for right-handed or left-handed use. These buttons are set by default for right-handed use.

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To access the Mouse Properties window:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Mouse.

In the TouchPad Properties window you can access additional

TouchPad preferences.

To access the TouchPad Properties window, use the TouchPad to select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware >

Mouse > Device Settings, and then select the Settings button. (If you follow this path using an optional external mouse, the

TouchPad Properties window may be unavailable.)

Among the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties window are

■ TouchPad Tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an item or twice to double-click an item.

To access TouchPad Tapping settings, select Tapping.

■ Edge Motion, which sets the TouchPad to continue cursor movement when your finger reaches the edge of the

TouchPad.

To access Edge Motion settings, select Pointer Motion.

■ Long Distance Scrolling, which sets the scrolling region to continue scrolling when your finger reaches the end of the scrolling region.

To access Long Distance Scrolling, select Virtual Scrolling.

■ PalmCheck, which helps keep the TouchPad from being accidentally activated while you are using the keyboard.

To access PalmCheck, select Sensitivity.

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Hotkeys

Identifying Hotkeys

Hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn key 1, the esc key 2, or one of the function keys 3.

The icons on the f1 through f12 function keys represent their hotkey functions.

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Hotkey Quick Reference

The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. For instructions, refer to the “

Setting Other Power Preferences ” section in

Chapter 3, “ Power.

”

Default Function

Open the Help and Support Center.

Open the Print Options window.

Open the default Internet browser.

Switch the image among displays.

Initiate standby.

Initiate QuickLock.

Decrease screen brightness.

Increase screen brightness.

Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or DVD.

Stop an audio CD or DVD.

Play the previous track or chapter on an audio CD or DVD.

Play the next track or chapter on an audio CD or DVD.

Display system information.

Clear the system information display

Hotkey fn+f1 fn+f2 fn+f3 fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 fn+f7 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 fn+f12 fn+esc esc

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Using Hotkey Procedures

Using Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, use either of the following procedures:

■ Briefly press fn , and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

■ Press and hold down the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.

fn , briefly press the second key of

Using Hotkey Commands

Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)

In Windows the fn+f1 hotkey opens the Help and Support Center.

■

■

■

■

In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center provides

■ Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications.

Answers to questions about using your computer.

Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features.

■ Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer.

Checkups for computer functionality.

Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures.

■ Links to HP support specialists.

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Open the Print Options Window (fn+f2)

In Windows the fn+f2 hotkey opens the Print Options window of the active Windows application.

Open the Default Internet Browser (fn+f3)

In Windows the fn+f3 hotkey opens the default Internet browser.

■ Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard.

■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to quickly access your home page and the Internet.

Switch Image Among Displays (fn+f4)

The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer through the monitor port, each time you press the fn+f4 hotkey the image switches among the computer display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.

Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The fn+f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the computer.

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The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey:

■

■

■

LCD (computer display)

External VGA (most external monitors)

S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-Video–in jacks)

■ Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with composite video-in jacks)

✎

Composite video devices can be connected to the system only by using an HP expansion product.

Initiate Standby (fn+f5)

The fn+f5 hotkey is set by default to initiate standby.

When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved.

While the computer is in standby, the power lights blink.

■ To initiate standby, the computer must be on. If the computer is in hibernation, you must restore from hibernation before you can initiate standby.

■ To resume from standby, briefly press the power button, use the TouchPad, press any key on the keyboard, or press a

TouchPad button. To restore from hibernation, briefly press the power button.

The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. For example, you can set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate hibernation instead of standby. In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the fn+f5 hotkey.

For information about changing the function of the fn+f5 hotkey, refer to the “

Setting Other Power Preferences ” section in

Chapter 3, “ Power.

”

For more information about using standby and hibernation, refer

to Chapter 3, “ Power.

”

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Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)

In Windows the fn+f6 hotkey initiates the QuickLock security feature.

QuickLock protects your work by displaying the operating system Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is entered.

Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center.

To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the computer.

For information about combining Windows passwords with HP passwords, refer to Chapter 6, “

Security .”

Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)

The fn+f7 hotkey decreases the brightness of the computer screen.

The longer you hold down the fn+f7 hotkey, the more the screen dims. Decreasing screen brightness conserves power.

To increase screen brightness:

» Press the fn+f8 hotkey.

Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)

The fn+f8 hotkey increases the brightness of the computer screen. The longer you hold down the fn+f8 hotkey, the more the screen brightens.

To decrease screen brightness:

» Press the fn+f7 hotkey.

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Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)

The following 4 media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD.

To control the play of a video CD, use the media activity controls in your Windows video CD player application.

You can also control the play of an audio CD, a DVD, a video

CD, or an MP3 file by using the media activity buttons on your computer.

✎

The first 4 media control buttons control media activity. The last 3 media control buttons control volume.

The media activity buttons are described in the “ Using the Media

Activity Buttons ” section in Chapter 4, “

Multimedia

.”

Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD

(fn+f9)

■ If the audio CD or the DVD is not playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to begin or resume the play.

■ If the audio CD or the DVD is playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to pause the play.

Stop an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10)

The fn+f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or a DVD.

You must stop a CD or DVD that is playing before you can remove it from the optical drive. For more information about

inserting or removing a CD or DVD, refer to the “ CD and DVD

Procedures

” section in Chapter 4, “

Multimedia

.”

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Play Previous Track or Chapter of an

Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11)

The fn+f11 hotkey plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD that is playing.

Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12)

The fn+f12 hotkey plays the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD that is playing.

Display System Information (fn+esc)

The fn+esc hotkey displays information about system hardware components and firmware version numbers.

In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS

(basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.

For information about updating the system ROM, refer to the

“ Software Updates ” section in Chapter 8, “ Software Updates and

Recovery and System Software .”

To clear the fn+esc display:

» Press esc .

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Media Menu Controls Buttons

The buttons above the keyboard that are labeled media controls are described in other places in this guide. These buttons are identified in the following illustration. Links to information about these buttons are provided later in this section.

1 DVD button

2 Volume buttons

3 Media activity controls

4 Media button

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Finding DVD and Media Button Information

To find

■ A summary of DVD and media button functions, refer to the

“ DVD Button

” and “

Media Button

” sections in Chapter 1,

“ Hardware

.”

■ Information about DVD and media button functions in

Windows, refer to “

Using the QuickPlay Buttons ” in

Chapter 4, “ Multimedia

.”

■ Information about changing the Windows functions of the

DVD and media button, refer to the “ Quick Launch Buttons

(Select Models Only)

” section in Chapter 8, “ Software

Updates and Recovery and System Software .”

Finding Media Activity Button Information

To find information about using the media activity buttons in

Windows, refer to the “ Using the Media Activity Buttons

” section in Chapter 4, “

Multimedia .”

Finding Volume Button Information

To find information about using the volume buttons in Windows, refer to the “

Volume Controls ” section in Chapter 4,

“ Multimedia

.”

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Keypads

You can do keypad work with your computer by using the keypad embedded in the computer keyboard or by connecting an optional external keypad. The keypad embedded in the computer keyboard is called the embedded numeric keypad.

The embedded numeric keypad cannot be used while an external numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each keypad key performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

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Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad

On and Off

When the embedded numeric keypad is off, press fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. The num lock light 2 is turned on.

When the embedded numeric keypad is on, press fn+num lk to turn the keypad off. The num lock light is turned off.

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Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys

You can temporarily switch the functions of an embedded numeric keypad key between its standard function and its keypad function.

■ To use a key on the keypad as a keypad key while the keypad is turned off, press and hold fn while pressing the key.

■ To use a key on the keypad as a standard key while the keypad is turned on:

❏

❏

Press and hold

Press and hold fn to type with the key in lowercase.

fn+shift to type with the key in uppercase.

Releasing fn returns a keypad key to its set function. For example, a keypad key returns to its keypad function if the keypad is turned on or to its standard function if the keypad is turned off.

Using an External Numeric Keypad

✎

The embedded numeric keypad cannot be used while an optional external numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

Most keys on most external numeric keypads function differently depending on whether num lock mode is on or off. For example:

■

■

When num lock mode is on, most keypad keys type numbers.

When num lock mode is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.

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Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off

As You Work

To turn num lock mode on or off on an external numeric keypad as you work, press the num lk key on the external numeric keypad, not on the computer.

■ When an external numeric keypad is turned on and is in num lock mode, the num lock light on the computer is on.

■ When an external numeric keypad is turned off or is turned on with num lock mode turned off, the num lock light on the computer is off.

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Power

✎

This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft Windows. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay online Help for more information.

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Power Sources

Selecting a Power Source

Use the following table to select a recommended power source for the way you plan to use the computer.

Task

Work in most software applications

Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the computer

Recommended Power Source

■ Charged battery pack in the computer

■ External power supplied through one of the following devices:

❐ AC adapter

❐ Optional expansion product

❐ Optional power adapter

External power supplied through one of the following devices:

■ AC adapter

■ Optional expansion product

■ Optional power adapter

Å Do not charge the computer battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems.

Install or modify system software or write to an optical disc

External power supplied through one of the following devices:

■ AC adapter

■ Optional expansion product

■ Optional power adapter

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).

■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded.

To connect the computer to external AC power:

1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1 on the computer.

2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2.

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3.

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Switching Between Battery and

External Power

The computer runs on external power whenever external power is available to the computer. This conserves the charge in an inserted battery pack. External power can be supplied through an AC adapter, an optional expansion product, or optional combination power adapter.

Because the computer switches between battery power and external power according to the availability of external power:

■ If the computer is running on battery power and you connect the computer to external power, the computer switches to external power.

■ If the computer is running on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the computer from external power, the computer switches to battery power.

Displaying the Power Meter Icon

When the computer is running Windows, a Power Meter icon is displayed by default in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power Meter icon changes shape whenever the power source changes between battery power and external power.

If the Power Meter icon is not displayed in the notification area when the computer is running Windows:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options .

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

4. Click OK.

✎

If you cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar), the icon may be hidden.

Click the arrow in the notification area to view hidden icons.

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Power Control and Light Locations

This illustration is provided as a quick reference to the locations of the power controls and lights on the computer.

The function of each of these items is summarized in Chapter 1,

“ Hardware

.” Instructions for using these items are provided in this chapter.

1 Display switch

2 Power button

3 Power light

4 fn+f5 hotkey

5 DVD button

6 Media button

7 Power light

8 Battery light

✎

There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.

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Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

Overviews

Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your computer in standby for extended periods. Connect the computer to an external power source.

Standby

Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use.

When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and the power lights blink.

When you resume from standby, your work is returned to the screen where you left off.

Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating standby.

Hibernation

Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the computer system is changed during hibernation, it may not be possible to resume from hibernation. When the computer is in hibernation:

■ Do not connect or disconnect the computer from an expansion product.

■ Do not add or remove any memory modules.

■ Do not insert remove or replace any optical drives.

■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device.

■ Do not insert or remove an external media card such as an

ExpressCard or Digital Media Slot card.

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Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive and then shuts down the computer. When hibernation is complete, the power lights are turned off. When you restore from hibernation, your work is returned to the screen where you left off. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to restore from hibernation. Restoring from hibernation takes a little longer than resuming from standby but is much faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the computer.

Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating hibernation.

When the computer is running on battery power, hibernation is initiated by default after 30 minutes of computer inactivity or whenever the computer reaches a critical low-battery condition.

Determining Whether the Computer Is Off or in Hibernation

To determine whether the computer is turned off or in hibernation, press the power button.

■ If the computer is in hibernation, the computer restores from hibernation and your work is returned to the screen.

■ If the computer is off, Windows loads.

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Enabling or Disabling Hibernation

Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled. To prevent loss of work when the computer is in Windows and reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration.

To be sure that hibernation is enabled:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is selected.

To set the time interval after which the system initiates hibernation:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options.

2. Click one of the intervals in the System hibernates list.

Leaving Your Work

If you are working in Windows and plan to resume shortly—

Initiate standby for shorter times and hibernation for longer times or for power conservation. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by computer configuration and the condition of the battery pack.

Standby requires more power than hibernation.

If you plan to resume within 2 weeks—Shut down the computer from Windows. If possible, connect the computer to external power to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged.

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If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external

power for more than 2 weeks—Shut down the computer from

Windows. To extend the life of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry location. For

information about storing the battery pack, refer to the “ Storing a

Battery Pack

” section later in this chapter.

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■

■

If an external power supply is uncertain , for example, during an

electrical storm or low-battery condition— Take one of the following actions:

Save your work, and then initiate standby.

Save your work, and then initiate hibernation.

Shut down the computer.

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Interference with Drive Media and Bluetooth

Communication (Select Models Only)

Ä CAUTION: To prevent the loss of information, possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback quality, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to an optical disc.

Standby and hibernation interfere with the use of Bluetooth communication and media. Note the following guidelines:

■ If the computer is in standby or hibernation, you cannot initiate a Bluetooth transmission.

■ If standby or hibernation is initiated while a drive medium such as a CD or DVD is in use:

❏

❏

Your playback may be interrupted.

You may see the warning message “Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback. Do you want to continue?” If this message is displayed, click No.

❏ You may need to restart the disc to resume audio and video playback.

Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

Procedures

This section explains the default standby, hibernation, and shutdown procedures and includes information about turning the display on or off. For information about changing the Windows function of some of the power features on your computer, refer to the “

Power Preferences

” section later in this chapter.

The controls and lights discussed in this section are illustrated in

in the “ Power Control and Light Locations ” section earlier in this

chapter.

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Turning the Computer On or Off

Task

Turn the computer on in

Windows when the computer is off or in hibernation.

Shut down the computer from

Windows.

Procedure

Press the power button.

✎

Pressing the power button turns on the computer from standby, hibernation, or shutdown.

Results

■ Power lights are turned on.

■ The Windows operating system loads.

Save your work and close all open applications. Then shut down the computer through the operating system by selecting Start > Turn Off

Computer > Turn Off.

✎

If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the computer with this

procedure, refer to the “ Using

Emergency Shutdown

Procedures ” section later in

this chapter.

■ Power lights are turned off.

■ The Windows operating system shuts down.

■ Computer is turned off.

Turn off the display while the power is on.

Close the computer.

Closing the computer activates the display switch, which initiates standby.

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Initiating or Resuming from Standby

Task Procedure

Initiate standby With the computer on, use any of the following procedures:

■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey.

■ Close the computer.

■ S elect Start > Turn Off

Computer > Stand by.

■ In Windows XP Professional, if Stand by is not displayed:

1. Press the down arrow.

2. Select Stand by from the drop-down list.

3. Click OK.

Result

■ Power lights blink.

■ Screen clears.

Allow the system to initiate standby

No action is required. The system initiates standby

■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power.

■ After 25 minutes of inactivity while running on external power.

■ Power lights blink.

■ Screen clears.

Resume from standby

Press the power button.* ■ Power lights are turned on.

■ Your work returns to the screen.

*Depending on your computer configuration, you may also be able to resume from standby by moving or activating a control on an optional mouse or by opening the display if the computer was closed while in standby.

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Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation

Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. Hibernation is enabled by default.

To be sure that hibernation remains enabled

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is selected.

Task

Initiate hibernation from Windows.

Allow the system to initiate hibernation from Windows.

Restore from hibernation.

Procedure

Select Start >Turn Off Computer.*

Then hold down shift as you select

Hibernate.

In Windows XP Professional, if

Hibernate is not displayed:

1. Press the down arrow.

2. Select Hibernate from the drop-down list.

3. Click OK.

Result

■ Power lights are turned off.

■ Screen clears.

No action is required. If the computer is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation

■ After 30 minutes of computer inactivity.

■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition.

✎

Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power

Options in Windows Control

Panel.

Press the power button.

■ Power lights are turned off.

■ Screen clears.

■ Power lights are turned on.

■ Your work returns to the screen.

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Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information.

■

■

■

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal

Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

Press ctrl+alt+del

Unplug the computer from external power and remove the battery pack.

. Then select Shut Down > Turn off.

Press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds.

Power Preferences

Using Power Schemes

You can set and use power schemes only when the computer is in

Windows.

A power scheme controls the amount of power the computer uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the computer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify.

To select a preset power scheme or create a custom power scheme:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Setting a Security Prompt

You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the computer is turned on, resumes from standby, or restores from hibernation.

To set the computer to prompt for a password:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Select the check box for Prompt for password when

computer resumes from standby.

4. Click Apply.

5. Click OK.

For information about other passwords and security features,

refer to Chapter 6, “ Security

.”

Setting Other Power Preferences

You can change the Windows function of the power button, the fn+f5 hotkey, and the display switch.

At the default settings for the fn+f5 hotkey, power button, and display switch, when the computer is on in Windows:

■

■

Briefly pressing the power button initiates hibernation.

Pressing the fn+f5 hotkey, called the sleep button in a

Windows operating system, initiates standby.

■ Closing the display activates the display switch, which turns off the display and initiates standby.

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To change the Windows function of the power button, the fn+f5 hotkey, or the display switch:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Advanced tab.

❏ To change the function of the power button, select a function from the drop-down list for When I press the

power button on my computer.

❏ To change the function of the fn+f5 function from the drop-down list for When I press the

sleep button on my computer.

hotkey, select a

❏ To change the function of the display switch when you close the display, select a function from the drop-down list for When I close the lid of my portable computer. (The function of the display switch when you open the display is unaffected by these settings. If you initiate standby by closing the display, the display switch turns on the computer when you open the display.)

2. Click OK.

The Hibernate function is available in the power button, sleep button, and display switch drop-down lists only if hibernation is enabled. If the Hibernate function is not available on these lists, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Select the

Enable hibernation check box, and then click OK.

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Processor Performance Controls

(Select Models Only)

Ä CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to block the airflow.

✎

In some cases, a computer may operate at a higher speed on external power than on battery power. If the battery pack is the sole source of power and the battery power is extremely low, the computer may attempt to conserve power by reducing processor speed and graphics performance.

On select computer models, Windows XP enables you to manage processor performance controls by selecting a power scheme. The processing speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation.

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After a power scheme has been set, no other intervention is required to control the performance of your computer processor.

The following table describes the processor performance on external and battery power for the available power schemes.

Power Scheme

Portable/Laptop

(default)*

Presentation

Processor Performance

While on External Power

Home/Office Desk Always runs at the highest performance state.

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Processor Performance

While on Battery Power

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Runs at the lowest possible performance state.

Always On

Minimal Power

Management

Max Battery

Always runs at the highest performance state.

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Always runs at the highest performance state.

Performance state is determined based on

CPU demand.

Runs at the lowest possible performance state.

*It is recommended that you use the Portable/Laptop power scheme.

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Battery Pack

Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer.

Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack

Inserting a Battery Pack

Although battery packs vary by model, the insertion procedure is the same for all models.

To insert a battery pack:

1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay 1 and rotate the battery pack 2 until it is seated.

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Replacing a Battery Pack

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source, initiate hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack.

Removing a Battery Pack

Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.

To remove a battery pack:

1. Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay facing you.

2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack.

3. Pivot the battery pack away from the computer 2, and remove it from the battery bay 3.

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Charging a Battery Pack

■

■

■

The battery pack charges when it is inserted into the computer and the computer is connected to external power. External power can be supplied through the following:

AC adapter

Optional expansion product

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 a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer.

To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays:

Å WARNING: Do not charge the computer battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems.

■ If you are charging a new battery pack:

❏ Charge the battery pack while the computer is connected to external power through the AC adapter.

❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.

■ If you are charging an in-use battery pack:

❏ Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it.

❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.

A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter, or docked in an optional expansion product.

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A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whether the computer is off or in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is off. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature.

The battery light displays charge status:

■

■

On: the battery pack is charging.

Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging.

■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed.

For information about determining the amount of charge in a battery pack, refer to the “

Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge

” section next in this chapter.

Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge

Obtaining Accurate Charge Information

■

■

To increase the accuracy of battery charge information:

■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it.

When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.

If a battery pack has been unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it.

For information about battery calibration, refer to the

“ Calibrating a Battery Pack

” section later in this chapter.

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Displaying Charge Reports

To display battery charge information on the screen in Windows, use the Windows Power Meter feature described later in this section.

To access the Windows Power Meter display in Windows:

■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab.

– or –

■ Select the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

To display the Power Meter icon if the default setting has been changed:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options. Select the Advanced tab, select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box, and then click OK.

Interpreting Charge Indicators

Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time:

■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack.

■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide

power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD.

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Managing Low-Battery Conditions

This section describes default low-battery condition alerts and system responses. The default battery light responses cannot be changed. To change other responses, select Start > Control

Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options , and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

When a battery pack that is the only power source for the computer reaches a low-battery condition, a text warning message is displayed, and the battery light blinks.

If a low-battery condition is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack continues to drop, the computer eventually enters a critical low-battery condition.

When the computer is in Windows or standby and enters a critical low-battery condition:

■ If hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation.

Some unsaved work may be lost.

■ If hibernation is disabled, the computer remains briefly in standby, and then shuts down. All unsaved work is lost.

Hibernation is enabled by default. To be sure that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance

and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is selected.

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Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical low-battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off.

To resolve a low-battery condition:

■ If external power is available, connect the computer to the external power source.

■ If a charged battery pack is available, shut down the computer or initiate hibernation, insert the charged battery pack, and then turn on the computer.

■ If no power source is available, save your work and initiate hibernation or shut down the computer.

Calibrating a Battery Pack

Three steps are involved in calibrating the battery pack: fully charging, fully discharging, and then fully recharging.

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When to Calibrate

Even if a battery pack is heavily used, calibration should be necessary only once a month. You do not have to calibrate a new battery pack.

■

■

Calibration does not usually increase battery run time, but it can increase the accuracy of battery charge displays, especially under the following conditions:

■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month or more.

When you notice a significant change in battery run time.

When the battery charge displays seem inaccurate.

For more information about battery charge displays, refer to the “

Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge ” section earlier in

this chapter.

How to Calibrate

To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack while the computer is running Windows.

Step 1: Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack while the computer is on. To charge the battery pack:

1. Insert the battery pack into the computer.

2. Connect the computer to the AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. (The computer battery light is turned on.)

3. Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The computer battery light is turned off.)

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Step 2: Discharging the Battery Pack

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information, save your work before beginning an unattended discharge procedure.

The computer must remain on throughout the discharge process.

The battery pack can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery pack will discharge faster if the computer is in use.

■

■

If you use the computer occasionally during the discharge process described below and energy-saving timeouts have been disabled, expect the following performance from your system during the discharge:

■ Any unsaved work from your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the computer is shut down.

The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor.

The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the computer is idle.

■ System-initiated hibernation will not occur.

To fully discharge the battery pack:

1. Disable hibernation. To disable hibernation:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Then clear the Enable hibernation check box .

2. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

3. Record all settings in the Plugged in column and all settings in the Running on batteries column, so that you can reset them after calibration.

4. Use the drop-down lists to set each item in both columns to Never.

5. Click OK.

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6. Disconnect the computer from the external power source, but do not turn off the computer.

7. Run the computer on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery pack has discharged to a low-battery condition. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the computer is shut down.

Step 3: Recharging the Battery Pack

1. Plug the computer into external power until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light is turned off.

You can use the computer while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the computer is turned off.

2. If the computer is turned off, turn on the computer after the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is off.

3. Display the settings on the Power Schemes table. To access the Power Schemes tab:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

4. Reenter the settings you recorded earlier for the items in the

Plugged in column and the Running on batteries column.

5. Click OK.

Ä CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable hibernation.

Failure to reenable hibernation may result in a complete battery discharge and potential information loss. To reenable hibernation:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Select the

Enable hibernation check box, and then click Apply.

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Conserving Battery Pack Power

Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures extends the time that a battery pack can run the computer from a single charge.

Conserving Power as You Work

To conserve power as you work:

■ Prevent devices you are not using from drawing power from the computer. For example:

❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications.

❏ Disconnect any external devices from the computer that are not plugged into an external power source.

❏ Stop or remove any optional digital cards that you are not using.

❏ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video–out jack.

■ Use optional, externally powered speakers instead of the internal speakers whenever possible. When you must use the internal speakers, minimize system volume. Volume can be adjusted with the volume buttons.

■ Minimize screen brightness.

❏

❏

To decrease screen brightness, press the

To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f7 fn+f8

hotkey.

hotkey.

■ If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer.

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Selecting Power Conservation Settings

You can set and use the following power conservation settings only while the computer is in Windows.

To set the computer to use less power in Windows:

■ Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To select a screen saver and a screen saver wait time:

■

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >

Display > Screen Saver tab, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Select or create a power scheme that minimizes power use.

For more information about using power schemes, refer to the

“ Using Power Schemes

” section earlier in this chapter.

Storing a Battery Pack

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.

High temperatures, which may be present in parked cars or some workplaces, accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a location that is cool and dry.

Calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it.

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Disposing of a Used Battery Pack

Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack; short the external contacts on a battery pack; or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water. Do not expose a battery pack to high temperatures above 60°C (140°F).

Replace only with the HP battery pack approved for this computer.

Refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information.

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Multimedia

✎

This chapter provides information on the functions and features of components when used in Microsoft Windows. If using

QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay online Help for more information.

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Volume Controls

You can adjust volume with the volume buttons on the computer.

Instructions are provided later in this section. The volume mute button on the computer overrides all software volume settings.

You can also adjust volume by using the volume control software available in the Windows operating system and in some Windows multimedia applications. Instructions are provided later in this section.

■ To adjust volume using the computer volume buttons:

❏

❏

❏

❏

To decrease volume, press the volume down button 1.

To mute volume, press the volume mute button 2.

To increase volume, press the volume up button 3.

To restore volume, press the volume down, volume up, or volume mute button.

When volume is muted, the mute light (on the volume mute button) is turned on. When volume is restored, the mute light is turned off.

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■ To access the Windows volume controls, select Start >

Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices >

Sounds and Audio Devices, and then click the Volume tab.

❏ To access additional sound quality settings, such as balance, select the Advanced button in the Device volume pane.

❏ To display a volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, select the check box for Place volume

icon in the taskbar, and then click Apply.

✎

Volume can also be adjusted within some applications

Internal Speakers

The internal speakers, identified in the following illustration, play sound in stereo, games, drive media, the Internet, and other sources.

If an external device, such as headphones, is connected to an audio-out (headphone) jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

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External Audio Devices

Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack

A device connected to the microphone jack can be used only when the computer is in Windows.

The audio-in jack, identified in the following illustration, connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone.

It is recommended that you use an electret condenser microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved.

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Using the Embedded Microphone

(Select Models Only)

Select computer models include a built-in microphone, located on the top of the display. For more information, refer to the “

Camera and Microphone (Select Models Only)

” section in Chapter 1,

“ Hardware

.”

Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks

Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones.

Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a monaural (single sound channel) plug into an audio-out jack.

Connecting the Audio-Out Jacks

An audio-out jack, sometimes called a headphone jack, connects optional headphones or externally powered stereo speakers. An audio-out jack is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR. The computer is set by default to transmit analog audio signals through the audio-out (headphone) jack.

The computer can transmit S/PDIF signals only through an optional expansion product.

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When any device is connected to an audio-out jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

When you connect a device to an audio-out jack, use only a

3.5-mm plug.

Setting Audio Output Preferences

The computer is set by default to transmit analog audio signals through the 2 audio-out (headphone) jacks.

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External Video Devices

Connecting an S-Video Device

(Select Models Only)

An S-Video device can be used while the computer is in Windows only when TV-Out is enabled on the Player Setup menu. To activate S-Video, press fn+f4 .

Connecting the Audio

The S-Video–out jack supports video signals only.

If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television, you need a standard 3.5-mm audio cable, available from most computer or electronics retailers.

Connect the stereo end of the audio cable into an audio-out

(headphone) jack on the computer. Connect the other end of the cable into the audio-in jack on the external device. For more information about the computer audio-out jacks and about the types of devices that can be connected to them, refer to the

“ Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks

” section earlier in this chapter.

✎

S/PDIF audio support is available only through an optional expansion product.

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Connecting the Video

To transmit video signals through the S-Video–out jack, you need a standard S-Video cable, available from most computer or electronics retailers.

To connect the S-Video cable:

1. Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the computer

S-Video–out jack, illustrated below.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-Video–in jack on the external device.

3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image among display devices connected to the computer.

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Displaying a Video Image

To display a video image, both the computer and the video device must be turned on.

You can switch the image between the computer display and the video device display by repeatedly pressing the fn+f4 hotkey.

Pressing the fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among the computer display, any connected displays, and simultaneous display.

The computer can transmit composite video signals to an external device only through an optional HP expansion product.

Using the HP Webcam (Select Models Only)

Select computer models include a built-in Web camera, located on the top of the display. This camera can be used with a variety

of software programs. For more information, refer to the “ Camera and Microphone (Select Models Only)

” section in Chapter 1,

“ Hardware

.”

When the camera 1 is being accessed by a program, the camera light 2 is turned on.

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Capturing Video on the HP Webcam

You can use the HP Webcam to capture video for playback at a later time.

Example: Capturing Video With Windows

MovieMaker

The following example is provided for demonstration purposes only. The specific software application may not be installed on your computer.

1. Select Start > Programs > Windows MovieMaker.

2. Click Capture from Video Device. The Video Capture

Wizard opens.

3. Select the HP Webcam from the list of available devices.

4. Check the microphone and camera settings, and adjust if necessary.

5. Click Next.

6. Select the file name and path where you want to save the video file, and then click Next.

7. Select the video settings, and then click Next.

8. Click Start Capture. When you finish recording, click Stop

Capture.

9. Click Finish to save the video file and close the wizard.

✎

You can also capture video with the HP Webcam in other applications. For more information, refer to the online help for the particular applications.

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Streaming Video with an Instant Message

Program

You can use the HP Webcam to send real-time video information through an instant message program, like Windows Messenger.

Example: Streaming Video with Windows

Messenger

The following example is provided for demonstration purposes only. The specific software application may not be installed on your computer.

1. Open Windows Messenger by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.

2. Sign in to Windows Messenger.

3. Select Actions > Voice/Video > Start a Video

Conversation.

4. Click the name of the person you want to connect with, and then click OK. An instant message window is displayed, and your webcam image is displayed next to your message area.

5. If the Audio and Video Tuning Wizard opens, follow the instructions to optimize your camera and microphone settings.

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Taking Still Photographs with the HP Webcam

You can also use the HP Webcam to take still pictures.

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras.

2. Double-click the listing for the HP Webcam, and then click Next.

3. Click Take Picture.

4. Follow the directions on the Picture wizard to select any of the following options:

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❏

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Publish the pictures to a Web site.

Order prints of the pictures.

Save the pictures on your computer.

Adjusting Camera Properties

You can adjust the following properties for the HP Webcam.

■ Brightness—Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image.

■ Contrast—Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; a lower contrast setting maintains more of the original information’s dynamic range but leads to a flatter image.

■ Hue—Controls the aspect of color that distinguishes it from another color (what makes a color red, green, or blue). Hue is distinct from saturation, which measures the intensity of the hue.

■ Saturation—Controls the strength of color in the final image.

A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; a lower saturation setting creates a more subtle image.

■ Sharpness—Controls the definition of edges in an image. A higher sharpness setting creates a more defined image; a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image.

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Gamma—Controls the contrast affecting the mid-level grays or midtones of an image. Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights. A lower Gamma setting makes greys look black, and makes dark colors even darker.

White Balance—Controls the color temperature of the dominant light sources. This enables white objects in the image to appear truly white. The white balance settings in the Properties dialog box are displayed as WB (Red) and

WB (Blue). A higher white balance setting increases the concentration of the color (red or blue); a lower white balance setting decreases the concentration of the selected color.

Exposure—Controls the relative amount of light that enters the camera sensor. A higher exposure setting allows more light; a lower exposure setting allows less light.

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Gain—Controls the intensity range, thus altering the color contrast of the image. A higher gain setting stretches the intensity range; a lower gain setting shrinks the intensity.

Light Source—Controls the settings to adjust the camera exposure for the ambient light.

Flip—Reverses the captured image vertically.

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Mirror—Reverses the captured image horizontally.

Privacy—Turns off the capture function.

Low Light—Lowers the frame rate automatically in a poor lighting environment to maintain the brightness of the captured image.

The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the HP Webcam, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu.

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Example: Adjusting the Camera Properties from Windows Movie Maker

The following example is provided for demonstration purposes only. The specific software application may not be installed on your computer.

1. Select Start > All Programs > Windows Movie Maker.

2. Click Capture from Video Device.

3. Click the HP Webcam in the list of available devices, and then click Configure. The Properties dialog box opens.

4. Adjust the camera properties, and then click Apply.

5. Click OK.

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You can also restore the default settings by clicking Default, and then clicking Apply, and then OK.

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You can also set some of the properties to auto-adjust by selecting the appropriate check box on the far right.

Guidelines for Using the HP Webcam

For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the HP Webcam:

■ Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation.

■ Your webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your network administrator for assistance.

■ Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area.

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CD and DVD Procedures

Inserting an Optical Disc

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray.

3. Pull out the tray 2.

4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray with the label side up.

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If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle

5. Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.

6. Close the media tray 4.

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After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a default media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens.

It prompts you to indicate how you want to use the media content.

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Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)

If the computer is running on external or battery power:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray 2.Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

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If the media tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

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3. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Removing an Optical Disc (without Power)

If external or battery power is unavailable:

1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.

2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray 2.

3. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

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If the media tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Controlling Disc Activity

You can manage disc activities such as pause, play, stop, and rewind by using the following disc activity controls:

■ Media activity buttons—The 4 media activity buttons on your computer provide quick disc control. These buttons also control the activity of selections on the music mode Playlist.

For more information about these buttons, refer to the “

Using the Media Activity Buttons ” section next in this chapter.

■ Windows multimedia software—Some Windows multimedia applications provide disc activity controls on the screen.

■ Media activity hotkeys—The media activity hotkeys, fn+f10 , fn+f11 , and fn+f12 control the activity of selections on the music mode Playlist. fn+f9 ,

For more information about using these and other hotkeys, refer to the “

Hotkeys

” section in Chapter 2, “

Keyboard and

TouchPad

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Using the Media Activity Buttons

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The 4 media activity buttons control the play of a CD or DVD.

■ To skip to the previous selection, press the previous/rewind button 1.

To play or pause a selection, press the play/pause button 2.

To skip to the next selection, press the next/fast forward button 3.

■ To stop the current media activity, such as playing or rewinding, press the stop button 4.

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Protecting Playback

To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality:

■ Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD.

■ Connect or disconnect the computer from an optional expansion product before or after playing a disc, not while playing a disc.

To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is running

Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc.

If standby or hibernation is initiated while a disc is in use:

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Your playback may be interrupted.

You may see the warning message “Putting the computer into

Hibernation or Standby might stop the playback. Do you want to continue?” If this message is displayed, click No.

■ You may need to restart the disc to resume audio and video playback.

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Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a disc:

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Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power.

■ Before writing to a disc, close all open applications (including screen savers and antivirus software) except the disc software you are using.

■ Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc.

■ Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

Multimedia Software

Identifying Your Software

The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some models may also be shipped with additional multimedia software or an optical disc.

» Select Start > All Programs.

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» Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. (You can also reinstall software from the Software Setup Utility.)

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For details about using software included with your computer, refer to the software user guides. User Guides may be provided on disc, in print, as online Help files within the specific application. You may also use the software manufacturer’s

Web site.

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Observing the Copyright Warning

It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.

Installing Software

To install software from a disc that is included with the computer:

1. Connect the computer to a reliable AC outlet.

2. Close any open applications.

3. Insert the disc into the optical drive.

4. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.

5. Restart the computer if prompted.

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Repeat the installation procedure for all software you want to install.

Understanding DVD Region Settings

Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally.

You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.

If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive, a “Playback of Content From This Region Is Not

Permitted” message is displayed when you insert the DVD. To play the DVD you must change the region setting on your DVD drive. DVD region settings can be changed through the operating system or through some DVD players.

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Changing DVD Region Settings

Ä CAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only

5 times.

■ The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive.

■ The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Changes Remaining field in the DVD Region tab.The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change.

To change settings through the operating system:

1. Open Device Manager by selecting Start > My Computer.

Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager.

2. Select DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then select

Properties.

3. Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab.

4. Select OK.

For additional information, refer to the Windows operating system Help and Support.

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Using the QuickPlay Buttons

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DVD and Media button functions vary, depending on the software installed on the computer. Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for details.

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To open your computer default DVD player application, press the DVD button 1.

To open the default media player application, press the media button 2.

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To change the function of the DVD button or the media button in Windows or to change the default DVD player or media player application, refer to the “

Quick Launch Buttons

(Select Models Only) ” section in Chapter 8, “

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software .”

The DVD button and the media button have other functions when the computer is off or in hibernation. For summary of DVD button functions, refer to the “

DVD Button ” section in Chapter 1,

“ Hardware

.” For a summary of Media button functions, refer to the “

Media Button ” section in Chapter 1, “

Hardware .”

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Using QuickPlay Software

(Select Models Only)

QuickPlay software allows you to play movies or open other media without starting the computer or launching the operating system.

For details on using QuickPlay software, refer to the QuickPlay online Help.

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DVD and media buttons function according to the following table. The button functions may change if you customize or modify the QuickPlay button options.

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Component

1 DVD button

2 Media button

Description

When the computer is

■ On, opens the default DVD application to start a DVD in the optical drive.

■ Off, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive. If the QuickPlay software is not installed, the computer starts in Windows.

■ In hibernation, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD in the optical drive. If the QuickPlay software is not installed, the computer resumes from hibernation.

If the QuickPlay software is installed, opens QuickPlay to start a CD in the optical drive or a music file on the hard drive.

If the QuickPlay software is not installed and the computer is

■ On, Opens the default media player to start a CD in the optical drive or a music file on the hard drive.

■ Off or in hibernation, no function.

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Wireless Features

A wireless computer includes 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless capability, or both. These devices differ in the following ways:

■ An 802.11 wireless computer can connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. Hotspots are public places where you can access a wireless network. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or search the Web for a list of hotspots near you.

■ A Bluetooth wireless computer can connect to other

Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras.

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Wireless Controls

The wireless button enables and disables 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices, and the wireless light indicates the state of the wireless devices.

The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and the wireless light 2.

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There is also a light on the wireless button.

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You can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button. You can also enable and disable the wireless devices in the Setup Utility.

Select models also include the Wireless Assistant utility. With the

Wireless Assistant, you can turn on or off the 802.11 or Bluetooth devices individually. For more information, refer to the Wireless

Assistant online Help.

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802.11 Wireless Devices

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A computer with an 802.11 wireless device can access a wireless local area network (commonly referred to as wireless network, wireless LAN, or WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

■ A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can handle a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions.

■ A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which enables several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of hardware or software.

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The terms wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably.

■ Computers with 802.11 wireless devices may support 1 or more of 3 industry standards:

❏ 802.11b, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

❏ 802.11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on the same network.

❏ 802.11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz.

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802.11a is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g.

For information on identifying the type of wireless device in your

computer, refer to “ Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device

.”

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Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home

Microsoft Windows XP supports WLAN configuration with the

Wireless Network Connection feature.

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To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment:

■ A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) 1 and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP).

A wireless router (purchased separately) 2.

Your wireless computer 3.

The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.

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As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

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If you need technical assistance to install your home WLAN, contact the router manufacturer or your ISP.

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Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home

To connect to a WLAN connection in your home:

1. Be sure that your 802.11 wireless device is on. If it is on, the wireless lights are on. If the wireless lights are off, turn on the wireless device.

2. Be sure that your router is correctly installed and configured.

For instructions, refer to your router user guides.

3. Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft

Windows XP to connect your computer to the WLAN.

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Functional range for subsequent WLAN connections will vary, depending on your computer WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from walls and other electronic devices.

For more information about connecting to a WLAN in your home:

■ Refer to information from your ISP and the user guides included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment.

■ Access the information and Web site links provided in the

Help and Support Center.

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Connecting to a Public WLAN

Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you.

When you are within range of a public WLAN, a Wireless

Network Connection interactive message is displayed at the bottom of your computer screen. Check with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements.

Using Wireless Security Features

When you set up your home WLAN or access an existing public

WLAN, always be sure that security features are protecting the

WLAN. If you do not enable security on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your information and use your Internet connection without your knowledge.

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The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA)-Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). In addition to enabling WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router, you may want to use one or more of the following security measures:

Change the default network name (SSID) and password.

Use a firewall.

Set security on your Web browser.

Enable MAC address filtering on the router.

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Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device

You may need to know the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless device installed in your computer. To identify an 802.11 wireless device:

1. Select Start > Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections.

3. Click Network Connections.

4. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, identify the wireless network connection from the list that is displayed. The device is listed under the Device Name column.

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If no wireless network connection is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed.

To Learn More

For more information about wireless mobile computing, visit http://www.hp.com/go/wireless .

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This Web site is available in English only.

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Bluetooth Wireless Devices

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A Bluetooth wireless device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as

Network access points.

Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA).

Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone).

Imaging devices (printer, camera).

Audio devices (headset, speakers).

The devices are represented in the Bluetooth for Windows software by graphical icons.

The Bluetooth for Windows software provides the following functions:

■ Personal Information Management (PIM) item transfer—Enables the exchange of information files such as business cards, calendar items, notes, and message items between Bluetooth computers or devices.

■ PIM synchronization—Synchronizes PIM data between a

Bluetooth wireless device and a computer, PDA, or cell phone using Bluetooth.

■ File Transfer—Enables the exchange of files between

Bluetooth computers or devices.

■ Network access (Personal Area Networking

Profile)—Enables 2 or more Bluetooth devices to form an ad hoc (peer-to-peer) network. Also provides a mechanism that enables a Bluetooth device to access a remote network through a network access point. The network access points can be traditional LAN data access points or group ad hoc networks that represent a set of devices that are attached only to one another.

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Dial-up networking—Connects Bluetooth devices to the

Internet.

Bluetooth serial port—Transfers data over the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port.

Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a computer serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism.

Basic imaging—Provides a wireless connection between a

Bluetooth-enabled camera and other Bluetooth devices. The camera can be controlled remotely by a computer, and images can be transferred from a camera to be stored on a computer or to be printed.

Human interface device—Provides a wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices, such as keyboards, pointing devices, gaming devices, and remote monitoring devices.

Fax—Provides a Bluetooth connection that enables a computer to send or receive a fax message using a Bluetooth cellular phone or modem.

Headset—Provides a wireless connection between a headset and a computer or cellular phone. The headset acts as the device’s audio input and output mechanism and increases mobility.

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Security Features

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Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility (accessed by pressing f10 at startup) can protect your personal settings and information from a variety of risks.

Follow the procedures described later in this guide for using

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Passwords

Antivirus software

Critical security updates

Firewall software

Optional security cable

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To Protect Against

Unauthorized use of the computer

Use This Security Feature

■ QuickLock

■ Power-on password

Computer viruses Security software

Unauthorized access to information

■ Firewall software

■ Windows updates

Administrator password Unauthorized access to the Setup

Utility, BIOS settings and other system identification information

Ongoing or future threats to the computer

Critical security updates from Microsoft

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

For additional information on the

security cable slot, refer to “ Optional

Security Cable .”

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QuickLock

QuickLock protects your computer by displaying the Windows operating system Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or Windows administrator password is entered.

Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a

Windows user password or Windows administrator password.

Then

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To initiate QuickLock, press fn+f6

To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or

Windows administrator password.

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Types of Passwords

A password is a group of characters that you set to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.

Ä CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of your computer, record each password you set. Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to write down each password immediately, and store it in a secure place.

The following tables list commonly used Setup Utility and

Windows passwords and describe their functions.

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Passwords Set in Windows

Passwords

Administrator password*

User password*

Function

Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.

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This password cannot be used to access the Setup Utility contents.

Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects access to the computer contents and must be entered when the computer is resumed from standby or restored from hibernation.

Passwords Set in the Setup Utility

Passwords

Administrator password

Power-on password

Function

■ Protects access to the Setup Utility.

■ After it is set, this password must be entered each time you access the Setup

Utility.

Ä If you forget the administrator password, you cannot access the

Setup Utility.

■ Protects access to the computer contents.

■ After this password is set, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation.

Ä If you forget the power-on password, you cannot turn on the computer, restart, or restore from hibernation.

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Coordinating Passwords

A Setup administrator password and a Windows administrator password have different functions. A Windows administrator password cannot be used to access Setup, and a Setup administrator password cannot provide administrator-level access to your computer contents.

Setup Utility and Windows passwords function independently.

You must use a Setup Utility password at a Setup Utility password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows password prompt. For example:

■ If a Setup Utility power-on password is set, the power-on password (not a Windows password) must be entered when the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation.

■ If a Windows standby password is set, the Windows standby password (not a Setup Utility power-on password) must be entered when the computer is resumed from standby or restored from hibernation.

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Guidelines for Setting Passwords

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature that you use for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature.

A password set in the Setup Utility:

■ Can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.

■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is thereafter entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys.

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Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like teh keyboard number keys.

■ A password set in the Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup

Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt.

Administrator Password

The administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Setup Utility. After this password is set, it must be entered to access the Setup Utility.

The administrator password

■ Is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in

Windows, although both passwords can be identical.

■ Is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be sure you record the password and store it in a secure place.

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Managing an Administrator Password

To set, change, or delete this password:

1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator

Password, and then press enter .

❏ To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter .

❏ To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm

New Password fields, and then press enter .

❏ To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and press enter

4 times.

3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering an Administrator Password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter . After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again.

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Power-On Password

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation.

A power-on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

Managing a Power-On Password

To manage the password:

1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On

password, and then press enter .

❏ To set a power-on password, type the password in the

Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter .

❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm

New Password fields, and then press enter .

❏ To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter

4 times.

3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 , and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

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Entering a Power-On Password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the same keys you used to set the password), and then press enter .

After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.

Antivirus Software

When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose the computer to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have caused.

To protect your computer against viruses, it is recommended that you use antivirus software. To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, the antivirus software must be updated.

Antivirus software is preinstalled on the computer:

■ The software includes free updates for a limited period of time. It is strongly recommended that you protect your computer against new viruses by purchasing extended update service.

■ Instructions for using and updating antivirus software and for purchasing extended update service are provided with the application.

■ To view and access the software preinstalled on your computer, select Start > All Programs.

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Critical Security Updates for

Windows XP

Ä CAUTION: To protect your computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install the online critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert.

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To receive automatic alerts when updates become available, select Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Automatic

updates.

Additional updates to your operating system and other software may have become available after your computer was shipped. To be certain that all available updates are installed on your computer:

■ Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft.

■ Use the update link in the Help and Support Center. Updates to Windows and Microsoft applications are released periodically. You can obtain updates from the Microsoft Web site as they are released through the updates link in the Help and Support Center.

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Firewall Software

When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your computer, and your information. To protect your privacy, it is recommended that you use firewall software.

Firewalls monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer by including features such as logging and reporting, automatic alarms, and user interfaces for configuring the firewall.

Your computer comes with preinstalled firewall software. Refer to the firewall user guides or contact the firewall manufacturer.

✎

Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to

Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall.

To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall.

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Optional Security Cable

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The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

To install a security cable:

1. Loop the security cable around a secured object.

2. Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2.

3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3, and then lock the cable lock with the key.

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Device Connections

Connecting a Powered Device

To connect the computer to an optional external device that has a power cord:

1. Be sure the device is turned off.

2. Connect the device to the jack or port on the computer specified by the device manufacturer.

3. Plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

4. Turn on the device.

✎

If an optional monitor that is properly connected to the monitor port does not display an image, try pressing the fn+f4 hotkey to switch the image to the monitor. For more information about

image switching, refer to the “ Switch Image Among Displays

(fn+f4) ” section in Chapter 2, “

Keyboard and TouchPad .”

To disconnect a powered external device from the computer:

1. Turn off the device.

2. Disconnect the device from the computer.

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Connecting a USB Device

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an external device such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the computer or an optional expansion product.

A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered. USB hubs can be connected to a USB port on the computer or to other hubs. Hubs support varying numbers of

USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system.

Powered hubs must be connected to external power.

Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB port on the computer or to a port on a powered hub.

The 3 USB ports on the computer support USB 2.0-compliant,

USB 1.1-compliant, and USB 1.0-compliant devices.

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To connect a USB device to the computer, slide the USB connector into the USB port. (The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.)

✎

The first time you connect a USB device, the “New Hardware

Found” message is displayed in the lower-right corner of the display.

Stopping a USB Device

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before removing it.

To stop a USB device:

1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar).

2. Click the USB device listing.

✎

To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show

Hidden Icons in the notification area.

Required USB Software

A USB device functions in the same way as a comparable non-USB device, with one exception. By default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is installed in the computer.

Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information and software installation instructions, refer to the user guides included with the device.

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Connecting a 1394 Device

IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the computer.

Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection.

You may have to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. For information about device-specific software, refer to the device user guides or to the

Web site of the device manufacturer or provider.

The computer 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394 devices.

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Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the 1394 port connectors, use minimal force to insert a 1394 device.

To connect a 1394 device to the computer, slide the 1394 connector into the 1394 port. (The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.)

✎

The first time you insert a 1394 device, the “New Hardware

Found” message is displayed in the lower-right corner of the display.

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Stopping a 1394 Device

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a 1394 device before removing it.

To stop a 1394 device:

1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar).

2. Click the 1394 device listing.

✎

To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show

hidden icons in the notification area.

Connecting a Communication Device

For information about using an optional wireless device, refer to

Chapter 5, “ Wireless (Select Models Only)

.”

For information about using the Network Service Boot feature to connect the computer to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment)

server during startup, refer to the “ Using Advanced Setup Utility

Features ” section in Chapter 8, “

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software .”

The Help and Support Center provides communication information that includes instructions, tutorials, and wizards that can help you set up or troubleshoot a variety of connections.

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Digital Cards

Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as other computers.

The Digital Media Slot in the computer supports the following digital card formats:

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Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro xD-Picture Card (XD)

MultiMediaCard

SmartMedia (SM) card

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging your digital card or your computer, do not insert any type of adapter into your Digital Media Slot.

You can set the computer to open the files on a digital card in ways you specify. For example, you could set a digital card to open with a slide show of the photographs it contains.

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Using the Digital Media Slot Light

The Digital Media Slot light is turned on when an inserted digital card is being accessed. The Digital Media Slot light is turned off when an inserted digital card is inactive or when the Digital

Media Slot is vacant.

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Inserting an Optional Digital Card

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to digital card connectors, use minimal force when inserting a digital card into the Digital Media Slot.

To insert a digital card:

1. Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the computer.

2. Slide the digital card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated.

The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.

✎

The first time you insert a digital card, the “New Hardware

Found” message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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Removing an Optional Digital Card

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the digital card before removing it.

To remove a digital card:

1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are associated with the card. (To stop a data transfer, select the

cancel button in the operating system Copying window.)

2. Stop the digital card: a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

✎

To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click

Show hidden icons in the notification area.

b. Click the digital card listing, and then click Stop.

c. Pull the digital card out of the slot.

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What Is an ExpressCard?

An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, which must be inserted in the ExpressCard slot.

Like all standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standards of the Personal Computer Memory Card

International Association (PCMCIA).

Selecting an ExpressCard

ExpressCards use one of 2 interfaces and are available in 2 sizes.

The ExpressCard slot on the computer supports both interfaces and both sizes. For example, you can use

■ An ExpressCard with either a USB interface or a PCI Express interface.

■ A full-size ExpressCard, called ExpressCard/54 1, or a smaller ExpressCard, called ExpressCard/34 2.

The ExpressCard procedures described in the following sections are the same for both interfaces and both sizes.

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Configuring an ExpressCard

CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the

ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers:

■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot.

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ExpressCard connectors :

■ Use minimal force to insert an ExpressCard into an

ExpressCard slot.

■ Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is inserted.

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1. Hold the ExpressCard label-side up with the connectors facing the computer.

2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated.

The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.

✎

The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the “Found New

Hardware” message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard

Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the

ExpressCard before removing it.

To stop or remove an ExpressCard:

1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are associated with the ExpressCard.

2. To stop the ExpressCard: a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

✎

To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click

Show hidden icons in the notification area.

b. Click the ExpressCard listing, and then click Stop.

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3. To remove the ExpressCard: a. Press the ExpressCard slot eject button 1. (This action extends the button into position for releasing the

ExpressCard.) b. Press the eject button again to release the ExpressCard.

c. Gently pull the card 2 out of the slot.

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An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use.

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Drives

Adding a Drive to the System

The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the computer. The type of optical drive varies by computer model.

An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it, as instructed in the drive user guides, to one of the USB ports or to the 1394 port (select models only).

Using the IDE Drive Light

The IDE drive light blinks when either the hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.

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Caring for Drives

Drives are fragile components that must be handled carefully.

Follow the guidelines in this section to protect your drives.

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or a drive and loss of work:

■ Initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another.

■ Before handling a drive, discharge yourself from static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.

■ Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

■ Excessive force can damage drive connectors. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

■ Handle a drive carefully; do not drop or compress the drive.

■ Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

■ Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.

■ Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is writing to a medium. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

■ When the battery pack is the only source of power, be sure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium.

■ Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.

■ Avoid exposing the drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaning products.

■ Remove the medium from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or travelling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

■ If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble--pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging, and label the package

“FRAGILE.”

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Replacing the Internal Hard Drive

The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive.

Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.

Ä CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information:

■ Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in standby or hibernation.

■ If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn on computer by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

To remove the internal hard drive:

1. Save your information.

2. Shut down the computer and close the display.

3. Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay toward you.

4. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws.

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5. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab, lift the cover upward 1 and away 2 from the computer.

6. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay.

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To insert the replacement hard drive:

1. Insert the tabs 1 on the hard drive into the mounting holes on the computer, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2.

2. Replace the hard drive cover.

a. Align the notches 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer.

b. Close the cover 2.

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3. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws.

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Memory

The computer has 2 memory slots. Depending on your computer model, either one or both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module.

Increasing Memory

You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the computer by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by replacing installed memory modules.

When RAM is increased, the Windows operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file.

Before you increase RAM, it is recommended that you be sure that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file.

■ To display the amount of RAM in the system:

■

Press the fn+esc hotkey.

To display both the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by the hibernation file:

In Windows, select Start > Control Panel > Performance

and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab.

✎

The amount of free space on your hard drive is determined by the amount of space occupied by your Windows software and files.

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Removing or Inserting a Memory Module

Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord, and remove all battery packs before installing a memory module.

Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more information, refer to the Electrostatic Discharge guide, which is located in the Help and Support Center.

1. Save your work and close all open applications.

2. Shut down the computer.

If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on in Windows and then shut it down through the Windows operating system.

3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

4. Disconnect the computer from external power.

5. Remove the battery pack.

For instructions, refer to the “

Replacing a Battery Pack

” section in Chapter 3, “

Power .”

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6. Turn the computer upside down.

7. Loosen the 2 memory compartment screws 1, and then lift up and remove the memory compartment cover 2.

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8. Remove or insert the memory module.

To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b. Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot 2.

c. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

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To insert a memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1.

If you are inserting a single memory module into a vacant memory compartment, insert the module into the lower slot. (The illustration below shows a memory module being inserted into the second slot of a memory compartment that already contains a memory module.) b. With the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory compartment, press the module into the memory slot until it is seated 2.

c. Push the module downward until the retention clips snap into place 3.

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9. To close the memory compartment, align the tabs 1 on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the computer, and then press down on the cover 2 until it is seated.

10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws 3.

11. Replace the battery pack, reconnect the computer to external power, and then restart the computer.

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Software Updates

For optimal computer performance and to be sure your computer remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your computer as they become available.

As with any other software modification, it is strongly recommended that you set a restore point before beginning a

software update. For instructions, refer to “ Using System

Restore

” later in this chapter.

Updated versions of the software provided with the computer may be available through the HP Software Update utility or on the HP Web site.

HP Software Update

HP Software Update is a utility included on the computer that automatically checks for software updates from HP. It automatically runs every 30 days and provides a list of software updates and support alerts for the computer.

To run HP Software Update:

» Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Software Update.

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Preparing for a Software Update

Ä CAUTION: If your computer connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ROM update.

Accessing Product Information

To access the updates for your computer, you may need the following information:

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The product category is Computer.

The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number

(S/N) are provided on the service tag. The information on the service tag is provided in the Help and Support Center, and on the service tag label affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Accessing ROM Information

To determine whether an available ROM update is a later

ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the currently installed ROM.

To display ROM information from within Windows

» Press the fn+esc hotkey. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. To clear the display, press esc .

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ROM information can also be displayed in the Setup Utility. The procedure for displaying ROM information is described in this section. For more information about using the Setup Utility, refer to the “

Setup Utility

” section later in this chapter.

To display ROM information in the Setup Utility:

1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in

Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. If the Setup Utility does not open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu.

(When the Main menu is selected, ROM and other system information is displayed.)

3. To close the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding

Changes, and then press enter .

(The computer restarts in

Windows.)

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Downloading and Installing an Update

Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files.

Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt.

A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. The

Readme.txt files included with ROM updates are in English only.

The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing

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A ROM update.

A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update; for example, an application.

✎

The computer BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.

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Downloading and Installing a ROM Update

Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional expansion product, or connected to an optional power adapter.) During the download and installation:

■ Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

■ Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation.

■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

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Downloading a ROM Update

1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:

❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link.

– or –

❏ Visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the ROM update you want to download.

3. At the download area: a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your computer. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Record the path to the default or custom location on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download.

(You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded.) c. Follow the online instructions to download your selection to the hard drive.

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Installing a ROM Update

ROM installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed:

1. Open Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select Start > All Programs >

Accessories > Windows Explorer .

2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select

My Computer > your hard drive designation.

(The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C.)

Then follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive containing the update.

3. To begin the installation, open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension—for example,

SP123456.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.)

4. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

✎

After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the destination folder.

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Downloading and Installing a

Non-ROM Software Update

To update software other than the ROM:

1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your computer, select a software update link in the Help and

Support Center. Or, visit the HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/support

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the software update you want to download.

3. At the download area: a. Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the

SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive.

4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer.

To open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer .

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5. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select

My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup.

The destination folder for most downloads from the HP

Web site is the SWSetup folder. If you don’t see the download in the SWSetup folder, look in the My Documents folder.

6. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the software package you have downloaded.

7. Select the file that includes an .exe extension—for example,

SP123456.exe. (The installation begins.)

8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

✎

After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the destination folder.

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Software Recovery

Using System Restore

System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your computer software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a

restore point, when your software was functioning optimally.

Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your application, driver, and operating system files. The computer sets restore points at regular intervals and may set additional restore points whenever you change your personal settings or add software or hardware.

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Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your system files and settings. It is recommended that you manually set restore points

Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.

Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.

Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files.

For example, restoring your system software to an earlier time will not affect documents or emails that you saved after that time.

All System Restore procedures are reversible.

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Setting a Restore Point

To set a system restore point manually:

1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.

2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Restoring to a Restore Point

To restore the computer to a restore point:

1. Be sure the computer is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter.

2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.

3. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Quick Launch Buttons

(Select Models Only)

Quick Launch buttons enable you to use one keystroke to access a software application.

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A Quick Launch button can be reassigned to an Internet or network destinations or to any software application or data file.

For example, a Quick Launch button can be assigned to open your Internet browser to a favorite Web page.

An application, such as Microsoft Word.

A document, such as an Excel worksheet.

Button assignments can be grouped into schemes. When you select a scheme, only the button assignments within that scheme are active. Set up button assignments and schemes, change them, or delete them in the Quick Launch buttons window.

To program a Quick Launch button:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

2. On the Media tab, select an application, document, folder, or

Web site for the button you want to reprogram.

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Setup Utility

The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is not working or will not load.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

Step-by-step instructions for setting specific preferences are included by topic earlier in this guide. For example, procedures for setting security preferences are provided in Chapter 6,

“ Security

.”

Opening the Setup Utility

To open the Setup Utility:

1. Turn on or restart the computer in Windows.

2. Before Windows opens and while the “Press <F10> to enter setup” prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10 .

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Changing the Language of the Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the computer is not in the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2.

1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in

Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration >

Language, and then press enter .

3. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select a language, and then press enter to select a language.

4. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to save your preference.

5. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in

Windows.

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Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility

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Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.

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To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.

To choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6 .

To select an item, press enter .

To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc .

To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open, press f1 .

Hardware and Software Guide 8–15

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software

Displaying System Information

The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.

1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in

Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Access the system information by using the Main menu.

3. To close the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding

Changes, and then press enter .

(The computer restarts in

Windows.)

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Restoring Default Settings in the Setup

Utility

The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the computer is not in the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2.

1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in

Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, “Press <F10> to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10 .

3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences.

4. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 , and then follow the instructions on the screen.

The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit the Setup

Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts.

✎

Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.

Hardware and Software Guide 8–17

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software

Using Advanced Setup Utility Features

This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to the

Help and Support Center, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows.

The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for boot order preferences.

The “<F12> to boot from LAN” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot.

The “Press <ESC> to change boot order” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order.

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Closing the Setup Utility

You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.

■ To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of the following procedures:

❏ Press f10 , and then follow the instructions on the screen.

– or –

❏ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter .

When you use the f10 procedure, you are offered an option to return to the Setup Utility. When you use the Exit Saving

Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you press enter .

■ To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use arrow keys to select the

Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter .

After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows.

Hardware and Software Guide 8–19

Software Updates and Recovery and System Software

Setup Utility Menus

Main Menu

View

System information ■ View and change the system time and date.

■ View identification information about the computer.

■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).

Security Menu

Select

Administrator Password

Power-On Password

To Do This

Enter, change, or delete an administrator password.

Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.

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System Configuration Menu

Select

Language Support

Embedded WLAN Device

Radio

Embedded Bluetooth Device

(select models only)

Enhanced SATA support

Boot Options

■ f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)

■ CD-ROM boot

■ Floppy boot

■ Internal Network Adapter boot

■ Boot Order

To Do This

Change the Setup Utility language.

Enable/disable an embedded wireless LAN device.

Enable/disable an embedded Bluetooth device

(select models only).

Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode.

Set the following boot options:

Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each

(0, 5, 10, 15, 20).

Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.

Enable/disable boot from Floppy .

Enable/disable boot from Internal Network

Adapter.

Set the boot order for:

■ USB Floppy

■ ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive

■ Hard drive

■ USB Diskette on Key

■ USB Hard drive

■ Network adapter

Diagnostics Menu

Select

Hard Disk Self Test

To Do This

Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.

Hardware and Software Guide 8–21

A

Specifications

Operating Environment

The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments.

Factor

Temperature

Operating

Metric

10°C to 35°C

Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating

Nonoperating

10% to 90%

5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating -15 m to 3,048 m

Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m

U.S.

50°F to 95°F

-4°F to 140°F

10% to 90%

5% to 95%

-50 ft to 10,000 ft

-50 ft to 40,000 ft

Hardware and Software Guide A–1

Specifications

Rated Input Power

The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer.

The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, it is strongly recommended that the computer be powered only with an

AC adapter or DC power cord supplied with or approved for an

HP computer.

The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications:

Input Power

Operating voltage

Operating current

Rating

18.5V dc to 19.5V @ 3.5A - 65W

3.5, 4.74, or 4.9A

This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 230V rms.

A–2 Hardware and Software Guide

Specifications

Expansion Port Input/Output Signals

The expansion port signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to the expansion port 2 on your computer.

✎

The term expansion port 2 describes the type of expansion port.

The expansion port 2 is illustrated in the “ Left-Side Components

” section of Chapter 1, “

Hardware .”

Optional expansion products that connect to the computer through the expansion port may include an expansion product or a media cable.

The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port on your computer.

Feature

USB 2.0

10/100 Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

Support

Yes

Yes

No

IEEE 1394 (4-pin port) No

Consumer IR (for optional remote control only) Yes

Power inputs

Composite TV

90-135W maximum

Yes

S-Video TV

Component TV

S/PDIF audio

DVI

Headphone/speaker audio-out

Microphone audio-in

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Hardware and Software Guide A–3

Index

1394 devices, connecting

7–4

1394 port, identifying

1–21

A

AC adapter

1–25

AC power vs. battery power

3–2

administrator password

6–4

,

6–6

Advanced menu

8–21

airport security devices

7–16

altitude specifications

A–1

antennae

1–13

antivirus software

6–9

applications key, Windows

1–3

applications, reinstalling or repairing

1–26

audio-in (microphone) jack

1–14 ,

4–4

audio-out (headphone) jacks connecting

4–5

identifying

1–14

B

back button

1–9

base, docking. See expansion

product battery bay

1–24

battery light displaying charge status

3–22 ,

3–24

identifying

1–15 ,

3–5

battery pack battery power vs. AC power

3–2

calibrating

3–25

charging

3–21

conserving power

3–29

diagnostic information

8–16

identifying

1–25

inserting

3–19

low-battery conditions

3–24

monitoring charge

3–22

removing

3–20

storing

3–30

battery pack release latch

1–24

, 3–20

bays battery

1–24

hard drive

1–24

See also compartments

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Index

Index–2

BIOS information, displaying

6–2 ,

8–2

Bluetooth device

1–12 ,

1–16

Bluetooth label

1–27

boot options

8–21

boot order

8–21

buttons back

1–9

display release

1–14

DVD

1–6

mute

1–9 ,

4–2

next/fast forward

1–8 ,

4–19

ok

1–9

play/pause

1–8

, 4–19

power

1–5 ,

3–15

previous/rewind

1–8 ,

4–19

Quick Launch

8–12

stop

1–8

, 4–19

TouchPad

1–4 ,

2–2

volume

1–9

, 4–2

wireless

1–12

See also battery pack

release latch; display switch; keys

C

cable lock, security

1–20

,

6–12

cables audio

4–7

network

1–18

S-Video

4–7

See also power cord

calibration, battery

3–25

camcorder, connecting

7–4

camera, connecting

7–4

caps lock light

1–10

CDs audio, hotkeys

2–11

copying

4–21

creating

4–21

inserting, removing

4–15

playing

4–20

writing to

4–21

See also recovery discs

Certificate of Authenticity label

1–27

combination power adapter

3–2

compartments memory

1–23

, 7–21

Mini Card

1–23

See also bays

composite video

2–8

computer model, family, type, and serial number

2–7 ,

8–2

connectors drive

7–16

power

1–17

See also jacks; ports

conservation, power

3–29

cord, power

1–25

See also cables

critical low-battery condition

3–24

D

default Internet browser

2–8

default Setup Utility settings, restoring 8–17

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Index device, connecting powered

7–1

Diagnostics menu

8–21

digital cards inserting

7–8

removing

7–9

Digital Media Slot

1–22

, 7–7

Digital Media Slot light

1–22 ,

7–7

disc, optical. See CDs; DVDs

diskette affected by airport security

7–16

protecting playback

3–10

display release button

1–14

display switch identifying

1–5

, 3–5

setting preferences

3–15

display, internal controlling brightness

2–10

switching image

2–8

See also display switch

drivers, reinstalling or repairing

1–26

drives adding to system

7–15

affected by airport security

7–16

avoiding standby and hibernation while using discs, diskettes

3–10 ,

4–20

boot order

8–21

shipping

7–16

USB

7–2

See also CDs; DVDs; hard

drive

DVD button function summary

1–6

opening Windows DVD player application

4–24

DVDs hotkeys

2–11

inserting, removing

4–15

playing

4–20

writing to

4–21

See also recovery discs

E

electrostatic discharge (ESD)

7–22

embedded numeric keypad

2–15

environmental specifications

A–1 ,

A–2

ESD (electrostatic discharge)

7–22

exhaust vent

1–16 ,

1–20 ,

1–24

expansion port 2

1–18 ,

A–3

expansion product as power source

3–2

docking, undocking while using disc, diskette

4–20

monitor port

2–8

USB support

7–2

ExpressCard configuring

7–11

identifying

7–10

removing

7–13

Hardware and Software Guide Index–3

Index

Index–4

ExpressCard slot inserting ExpressCard

7–12

removing ExpressCard

7–13

external numeric keypad

2–17

F

F12 to boot from LAN message

8–18

File menu

8–20

firewall software

6–11

fn key

1–2

function keys ( f1 , f2 , etc.)

1–2

,

2–5

H

hard drive affected by airport security

7–16

displaying amount of free space on

7–21

replacing internal

7–17

self-test

8–18

space on, required for hibernation file

7–21

hard drive bay identifying

1–24

replacing hard drive

7–17

hard drive test

8–21

headphone (audio-out) jacks connecting

4–5

identifying

1–14

Help and Support Center

2–7

hibernation avoiding when using discs, diskettes

3–10 ,

4–20

defined

3–7

enabling/disabling

3–8

identifying

7–17

initiated during critical low-battery condition

3–24

initiating

3–13

restoring from

3–13

setting preferences

3–14

when to use

3–7

hibernation file function

3–7

space required

7–21

hotkey commands access Help and Support

Center

2–7

control media activity

(play, pause, stop, etc.)

2–11 ,

4–19

decrease display brightness

2–10

display system information

2–12 ,

8–2

increase display brightness

2–10

initiate QuickLock

2–10

initiate standby

3–12 ,

3–15

open default Internet browser

2–8

open Print Options window

2–8

Quick Reference

2–6

switch image

2–8

hotkeys identifying

1–2 ,

2–5

procedures

2–7

Quick Reference

2–6

Hardware and Software Guide

Index hub, USB

7–2

humidity specifications

A–1

I

IDE drive light

1–15

identifying components bottom

1–23

front

1–14

left-side

1–16

rear

1–16

right-side

1–21

top

1–2

IEEE 1394 port

1–21 ,

7–4

infrared lens

1–14

Internet Connection Wizard

2–8

internet security

6–9

J

jacks audio-in (microphone)

1–14

, 4–4

audio-out (headphone)

1–14

, 4–5

RJ-11 (modem)

1–18

RJ-45 (network)

1–18

S-Video-out

1–21 ,

4–7

See also connectors; ports

K

keypad, embedded numeric identifying

1–2

, 2–15

procedures

2–16

keypad, external numeric

2–17

keys fn

1–2

function ( f1 , f2 , etc.)

1–2

hotkeys

1–2 ,

2–5

keypad

1–2 ,

2–15

num lock

2–16

shift

2–17

, 3–13

Windows applications

1–3

Windows logo

1–3

See also buttons; display

switch

L

labels

Bluetooth

1–27

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity

1–27

modem approval

1–27

regulatory

1–27

service tag

1–27

wireless certification

1–27

WLAN

1–27

language, changing in Setup

Utility

8–14

latch, battery pack release

1–24

See also buttons; display

switch lights battery

1–15

, 3–22

, 3–24

caps lock

1–10

Digital Media Slot

1–22

,

7–7

IDE drive

1–15

mute

1–10 ,

4–2

num lock

1–10

, 2–16

power

1–10 ,

1–15 ,

3–10

TouchPad

1–4

, 2–2

Hardware and Software Guide Index–5

Index wireless

1–12

, 1–16

wireless button

1–12

lock, security cable

1–20

,

6–12

lock-up, system

3–14

low-battery condition

3–24

M

media button opening Windows music player application

4–24

memory displaying amount of

2–7 ,

7–21

increasing RAM

7–21

memory compartment

1–23

,

7–23

memory module, removing or inserting

7–22

Memory Stick, Memory Stick

Pro

1–22

, 7–6

microphone

4–4

microphone (audio-in) jack

1–14 ,

4–4

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label

1–27

Mini Card compartment

1–23

model, identifying computer

2–7 ,

8–2

modem (RJ-11) jack

1–18

Modem Approval label

1–27

monitor connecting

7–1

switching image

2–8

, 7–1

monitor port

1–18

mouse, external setting preferences

2–3

USB

7–2

MultiMediaCard

1–22 ,

7–6

mute button

1–9 ,

4–2

mute light

1–10

, 4–2

N

network (RJ-45) jack

1–18

network cable

1–18

Network Service Boot

8–18

next/fast forward button

1–8

,

4–19

num lock key

2–16

num lock light

1–10

, 2–16

numeric keypad. See keypad,

embedded numeric; keypad, external numeric

O

ok button

1–9

operating environment specifications

A–1

operating system loading

3–11

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label

1–27

Product Key

1–27

shutting down

3–11

, 3–14

operating system (Windows), reinstalling or repairing

1–26

operating system recovery disc

1–26

optical disc. See CDs; DVDs

Index–6 Hardware and Software Guide

Index optical drive identifying

1–22

inserting, removing disc

4–15

See also CDs; drives;

DVDs

P

passwords administrator

6–4 ,

6–6

power-on

6–4 ,

6–8

QuickLock

2–10

Setup Utility

6–3

standby

3–15

user

6–4

Windows

6–3

Windows administrator

2–10

Windows user

2–10

play/pause button

1–8 ,

4–19

pointing device

2–3

ports

1394

1–21

, 7–4

expansion port 2

1–18

external monitor

1–18

, 2–8

USB

1–18

, 1–21

, 7–2

See also connectors;

infrared lens; jacks power conserving

3–7

, 3–29

control and light locations

3–5

schemes

3–14

setting preferences

3–14

sources

3–2

switching between AC and battery

3–4

See also battery pack;

hibernation; shutdown procedures; standby power button default functions

3–10

identifying

1–5 ,

3–5

setting preferences

3–15

power connector

1–17

power cord computer

1–25

external device

7–1

See also cables

power light

1–10

, 1–15

, 3–10

Power Meter icon

3–4 ,

3–23

powered device, connecting

7–1

power-on password

6–4

, 6–8

previous/rewind button identifying

1–8

using

4–19

Product Key

1–27

product name and number, computer

1–27

, 2–7

projector connecting

1–18 ,

7–1

switching image

2–8

PXE server

8–18

Q

Quick Launch buttons

8–12

QuickLock

2–10

, 6–3

Hardware and Software Guide Index–7

Index

Index–8

R

RAM (random access memory)

7–21

recovery discs

1–26

regulatory information

Modem Approval label

1–27

Regulatory label

1–27

wireless certification labels

1–27

reinstalling or repairing software, System Restore

8–10

release latch, battery pack

1–24 ,

3–20

reset (emergency shutdown procedures)

3–14

restore point

8–10

RJ-11 (modem) jack

1–18

RJ-45 (network) jack

1–18

ROM determining current version of

8–2

downloading and installing

8–5

obtaining updates

8–4

ROM Update

8–4

S

S/PDIF signals

4–6

scanner

7–4

screen saver

3–30

scrolling region, TouchPad

1–4 ,

2–3

Secure Digital (SD) Memory

Card

1–22

, 7–6

security cable lock, connecting

6–12

security cable slot

1–20

security features

6–1

Security menu

8–20

serial number, computer

1–27

,

2–7

, 8–20

series, computer

8–2

service tag

1–27

Setup Utility

Advanced menu

8–21

changing language

8–14

Diagnostics menu

8–21

displaying system information

8–16

Main menu

8–20

navigation and selection

8–15

Network Service Boot

7–5

,

8–18

opening

8–13

restoring default settings

8–14 ,

8–17

Security menu

8–20

System Configuration menu

8–21

shift key embedded numeric keypad function

2–17

hibernation function

3–13

shutdown procedures

3–11

sleep button

2–9

slots

Digital Media Slot

1–22

memory

7–21

security cable

1–20

Hardware and Software Guide

Index

SmartMedia (SM) card

1–22

,

7–6

SoftPaq

8–4

, 8–8

software antivirus

6–9

firewall

6–2

, 6–11

Internet Connection

Wizard

2–8

Power Meter

3–23

reinstalling or repairing

1–26

ROMPaq

8–4

security features

6–1

Setup Utility

8–13

SoftPaq

8–4

System Restore

8–10

updating

8–1

speakers external

4–5

internal

1–14

, 4–3

specifications operating environment

A–1

rated input power

A–2

standby avoiding when using discs, diskettes

3–10 ,

4–20

initiated during critical low-battery condition

3–24

initiating

3–12

password

3–15

power light

1–10 ,

1–15

resuming from

3–12

setting preferences

3–14

stereo speakers external

4–5

internal

1–14 ,

4–3

stop button

1–8

, 4–19

S-Video devices, connecting

4–7

S-Video-out jack

1–21

switch, display identifying

1–5 ,

3–5

setting preferences

3–15

system information, displaying

8–2

, 8–16

, 8–20

System Restore

8–10

T

telephone jack (RJ-11 jack)

1–18

television connecting audio

4–5

connecting video

4–8

temperature specifications

A–1

storage, battery pack

3–30

1394 devices, connecting

7–4

1394 port, identifying

1–21

TouchPad

1–4 ,

2–2

traveling with computer battery pack temperature considerations

3–30

environmental specifications

A–1

Modem Approval label

1–27

wireless certification labels

1–27

Hardware and Software Guide Index–9

Index

Index–10 turning off computer

3–11 ,

3–14

turning on computer

3–11

tutorials

2–7

U

unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures

3–14

USB devices, connecting

7–2

USB ports, identifying

1–18

,

1–21

user password

6–4

V

VCR connecting audio

4–5

connecting video

4–7

vents, exhaust

1–16 ,

1–20 ,

1–24

video device connecting

4–7

, 7–1

turning on or off

4–9

viruses, antivirus software

6–9

volume down button

1–9

volume up button

1–9

volume, adjusting

4–2

W

Windows applications key

1–3

Windows firewall

6–2

Windows logo key

1–3

Windows passwords

6–4

wireless button

1–12

wireless certification label

1–27

wireless device antennae

1–13

wireless LAN device

1–12

,

1–16

wireless light

1–12

, 1–16

WLAN label

1–27

X

xD-Picture Card

1–22

, 7–6

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