User ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction11Finding more information about your new computer11Networking (select models only)12Creating a wireless connection12Identifying wireless and network status icons12Turning wireless devices on or off13Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)13Using operating system controls14Using a WLAN (select models only)14Connecting to an existing WLAN14Setting up a new WLAN14Protecting your WLAN15Roaming to another network16Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)16Inserting a SIM16Removing a SIM17Using GPS (select models only)17Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)18Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)18Connecting to a wired network18Using a modem (select models only)18Connecting a modem cable19Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter19Selecting a location setting20Viewing the current location selection20Adding new locations when traveling20Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)21Multimedia23Using the media activity controls23Audio23Adjusting the volume24Checking audio functions on the computer24Webcam (select models only)24Video25VGA25DisplayPort25HDMI26Configuring audio for HDMI27Intel Wireless Display (select models only)27Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only)27Power management28Shutting down the computer28Setting power options29Using power-saving states29Initiating and exiting Sleep29Initiating and exiting Hibernation29Using the power meter30Using power plans30Viewing the current power plan30Selecting a different power plan30Customizing power plans31Setting password protection on wakeup31Using HP Power Manager (select models only)31Using battery power32Finding battery information32Using Battery Check32Displaying the remaining battery charge33Maximizing battery discharge time33Managing low battery levels33Identifying low battery levels33Resolving a low battery level34Resolving a low battery level when external power is available34Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available34Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available34Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation34Conserving battery power34Storing a battery34Disposing of a used battery35Replacing the battery35Using external AC power35Testing an AC adapter36Using HP CoolSense (select models only)36External cards and devices37Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only)37Inserting a digital card37Removing a digital card38Using ExpressCards (select models only)38Configuring an ExpressCard38Inserting an ExpressCard38Removing an ExpressCard39Using smart cards (select models only)40Inserting a smart card40Removing a smart card41Using a USB device41Connecting a USB device41Removing a USB device42Using 1394 devices (select models only)42Connecting a 1394 device42Removing a 1394 device43Using an eSATA device (select models only)43Connecting an eSATA device43Removing an eSATA device44Using optional external devices44Using optional external drives44Using the expansion port (select models only)44Drives46Handling drives46Using hard drives47Improving hard drive performance47Using Disk Defragmenter47Using Disk Cleanup47Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)47Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status48Managing power with a parked hard drive48Using HP 3D DriveGuard software48Using optical drives (select models only)49Identifying the installed optical drive (select models only)49Inserting an optical disc49Tray load49Slot load50Removing an optical disc50Tray load50When the disc tray opens normally51When the disc tray fails to open normally51Slot load52Sharing optical drives53Using RAID (select models only)53Security54Protecting the computer54Using passwords54Setting passwords in Windows55Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)55Managing an administrator password56Entering an administrator password56Managing a power-on password57Entering a power-on password57Using antivirus software57Using firewall software57Installing critical security updates58Installing an optional security cable58Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)59Locating the fingerprint reader59Maintenance60Cleaning your computer60Cleaning the display60Cleaning the sides and cover60Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard60Updating programs and drivers60Using SoftPaq Download Manager61Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics62Using Setup Utility (BIOS)62Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)62Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS)62Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS)63Displaying system information63Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS)63Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS)64Updating the BIOS64Determining the BIOS version64Downloading a BIOS update65Using System Diagnostics66Traveling with the computer67Troubleshooting resources69Electrostatic Discharge70Index71Size: 3.12 MBPages: 74Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsContents3Getting Started7Plugging In the Computer8Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance9Connecting the Internal Modem9Opening the Display10Turning the Computer On11Problems Turning the Computer On?11Moving Items on the Screen12Tips for Using the Trackpad13Adjusting the Internal Display14Adjusting the Display Brightness and Keyboard Illumination14Resolutions Supported by the Built-in Display15Adjusting the Display Resolution15Where to Go From Here16What to Do When You Are Finished Working17Put Your PowerBook to Sleep17Shut Down Your PowerBook17Getting to Know Your Computer19Basic Features of Your PowerBook20Additional Features of Your PowerBook22Inside Your PowerBook24About MacOSX26What You Can Do26To Learn More26.Mac—Internet Services for Mac Users27What You Can Do27To Learn More27To Sign Up27Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web29What You Can Do29To Learn More29QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet30What You Can Do30To Get Started30To Learn More30iMovie—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies31What You Can Do31To Learn More31iPhoto—Organize, Edit, and Share Your Digital Photographs32What You Can Do32To Learn More32iDVD—Create and Burn Your Own DVDs33What You Can Do33To Learn More33iTunes—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod34What You Can Do34To Learn More34Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac ontheCuttingEdge35What You Can Do35To Learn More35iChat—Chat With Friends Over the Internet36What You Can Do36To Learn More36iCal—Organize and Share Your Calendars37What You Can Do37To Learn More37User Accounts—Turn One Mac Into Many38What You Can Do38To Learn More38Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions39To Use Mac Help39Sherlock—Your Internet Search Detective28What You Can Do28To Learn More28Using Your Computer41Universal Serial Bus (USB)42Using USB Devices42USB Devices and Battery Power42Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time43For More Information on USB43FireWire44Using FireWire Devices45FireWire Devices and Battery Power45FireWire Target Disk Mode45For More Information on FireWire46PC Cards46Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card46For More Information on PC Cards47Using Bluetooth Devices47For More Information on Bluetooth47AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking48How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access48For More Information on AirPort48Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)49For More Information on Using Ethernet50External Video Support (DVI/VGA, Composite, and S-Video)50Connecting an External Display or Projector51Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed52Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device52Connecting an Apple Flat Panel Display52For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV52Battery53Removing and Replacing the Battery54Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep54Charging a Battery55Battery-Conservation Tips55For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery56Using Your SuperDrive56Inserting a CD or DVD Disc56Ejecting a Disc57Playing DVD Discs58Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs58For More Information58Recording Information on a DVD59Keyboard Controls60Using the Standard Function Keys60Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad61For More Information on Keyboard Controls61Security Slot62For More Information on Security Options62Working With Your Operating System63About MacOSX63Information About Software and MacOSX64Using Classic in MacOSX64Adding Memory to Your Computer65Installing Additional Memory65Installing Additional RAM66Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory70Troubleshooting71Information in This Chapter71Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer72Restoring Your Computer’s Software73Installing MacOSX73Installing Applications and Classic Support74Other Problems74Using Apple Hardware Test75Locating Your Product Serial Number75Specifications77Apple System Profiler77PowerBook Specifications78Care, Use, and Safety Information81Cleaning Your PowerBook81Cleaning Your PowerBook Display81Carrying Your PowerBook81Storing Your PowerBook81Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer82Plugging in the Power Adapter82Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem82Using Your PowerBook82General Safety Instructions83Apple and the Environment84Ergonomics84Connecting to the Internet87Dialup (PPP) Connections88DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections91Manual Configuration93DHCP Configuration94PPPoE Configuration95Troubleshooting Your Connection96Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections96PPPoE Connections97Network Connections98Size: 7.01 MBPages: 104Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsGetting Started1With Your PowerBook G41Contents3Getting Started7Plugging In the Computer8Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance9Connecting the Internal Modem9Opening the Display10Turning the Computer On11Problems Turning the Computer On?11Moving Items on the Screen12Tips for Using the Trackpad12Adjusting the Internal Display13Adjusting the Brightness13Adjusting the Display Resolution14Resolutions Supported by the Built-in Display14Where to Go From Here15What to Do When You Are Finished Working16Put Your PowerBook to Sleep16Shut Down Your PowerBook16Getting to Know Your Computer17Basic Features of Your PowerBook18Additional Features of Your PowerBook20Inside Your PowerBook22About MacOSX24What You Can Do24To Learn More24.Mac—Internet Services for Mac Users25What You Can Do25To Learn More25To Sign Up25Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web27What You Can Do27To Learn More27QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet28What You Can Do28To Get Started28To Learn More28iMovie—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies29What You Can Do29To Learn More29iPhoto—Organize, Edit, and Share Your Digital Photographs30What You Can Do30To Learn More30iDVD—Create and Burn Your Own DVDs31What You Can Do31To Learn More31iTunes—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod32What You Can Do32To Learn More32Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac ontheCuttingEdge33What You Can Do33To Learn More33iChat—Chat with Friends over the Internet34What You Can Do34To Learn More34Accounts—Turn One Mac Into Many35What You Can Do35To Learn More35Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions36To Use Mac Help36Sherlock—Your Internet Search Detective26What You Can Do26To Learn More26Using Your Computer37Universal Serial Bus (USB)38Using USB Devices38USB Devices and Battery Power38Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time39For More Information on USB39FireWire40Using FireWire Devices40FireWire Devices and Battery Power41FireWire Target Disk Mode41For More Information on FireWire41PC Cards42Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card42For More Information on PC Cards42AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking43How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access43For More Information on AirPort43Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)44For More Information on Using Ethernet44External Video Support (DVI/VGA and S-Video)45Connecting an External Display or Projector46Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed47Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device48Connecting an Apple Flat Panel Display48For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV48Battery49Removing and Replacing the Battery50Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep50Charging a Battery51Calibrating a New Battery for Best Performance51Battery-Conservation Tips52For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery52Using Your Optical Drive53Inserting a CD or DVD Disc53Ejecting a Disc54Playing DVD Discs54Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs54For More Information55Recording Information on a DVD55Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys56Assigning Programmable Function Keys56Using the Standard Function Keys56Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad57For More Information on Keyboard Controls57Security Slot and Keyboard Lock58For More Information on Security Options58Working With Your Operating System59About Mac OSX60Information About Software and MacOSX60Using Classic in Mac OSX60Switching Between Operating Systems61Need Help?62Working Inside Your Computer63Installing Additional Memory63Installing Additional RAM64Removing Memory70Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory71Removing the Internal Hard Disk72Replacing the Hard Disk and Bottom Case76Installing an AirPort Card80Troubleshooting83Information in This Chapter83Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer84Restoring Your Computer’s Software85To install Mac OS X85To install Mac OS 9 and applications that came with your computer86Other Problems86Locating Your Product Serial Number87Specifications89Apple System Profiler89PowerBook Specifications90Care, Use, and Safety Information93Cleaning Your PowerBook93Cleaning Your PowerBook Display93Carrying Your PowerBook93Storing Your PowerBook93Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer94Plugging in the Power Adapter94Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem94Using Your PowerBook94General Safety Instructions95Apple and the Environment96Ergonomics96Connecting to the Internet99Dialup (PPP) Connections100DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections103Manual Configuration105DHCP Configuration105PPPoE Configuration106Troubleshooting Your Connection108Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections108Network Connections110Size: 9.38 MBPages: 116Language: EnglishOpen manual