User ManualTable of ContentsGetting Started with Your HP Notebook11HP Notebook Reference Guide12Taking Inventory14What’s in the box?14To buy accessories15To find more information16Identifying Parts of the Computer17Front View17Back View18Bottom View19Status Lights20Setting Up Your Computer22Step 1 – Install the battery23Step 2 – Connect AC power25Step 3 – Connect a phone line26Step 4 – Turn on the computer27Step 5 – Set up Windows27Step 6 – Register your notebook28What to do next29To connect to the Internet29Basic Operation31Operating Your Computer32To turn the computer on and off32To reset the computer33To change the boot device34To use the pointing devices34To use the Fn hot keys36To use the One-Touch buttons36To use the Windows and Applications keys38To use the embedded keypad38To use the ALT GR key39To adjust the display39To adjust the volume40To change computer settings for a presentation41To work with CDs and DVDs41Securing Your Computer42To set up password protection42To attach a security cable43To protect against viruses43To set PC identification44To lock the hard disk drive44Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC46Taking Care of Your Computer48To protect your hard disk drive48To maintain your computer48To safeguard your data49To extend the life of the display49To clean your computer49Batteries and Power Management51Managing Power Consumption52How the computer manages power automatically52To manage power manually54Using Battery Power55To check battery status55To respond to a low-battery warning55To recharge the battery56To use additional batteries56To get the most from your batteries57To maximize processor speed58Modem and Network Connections59Using the Modem60To connect the modem60To connect to the Internet62To disconnect from the Internet62To dial in to a network63To change your modem settings63To send and receive e-mail64To send and receive faxes (Windows ME or 98)64To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)65Connecting to a LAN67To connect to a LAN67Making Wireless Connections69To prepare for connections69To turn wireless communication on and off70Add-On Devices73Using Plug-In Modules74To install hot-swap support74To replace a plug-in module74To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port77To insert or remove a CD or DVD77To play DVD movies78To create or copy CDs78Connecting PC Cards80To insert or remove a PC Card80Connecting External Devices82To identify connectors for external devices82To connect a printer or other parallel device83To connect an external keyboard or mouse83To connect a USB device83To connect an audio device84To use an external monitor84To use a TV set as a monitor86To connect a serial device87To connect an infrared device87To use a docking product88Installing Additional RAM91To install a RAM expansion module91To remove a RAM expansion module92Replacing the Hard Disk Drive94To replace the hard disk drive94To replace the hard disk drive holder95To prepare a new hard disk drive95Troubleshooting and Maintenance97Troubleshooting Techniques98Audio Problems98CD-ROM and DVD Problems99Display Problems101Docking Problems102Hard Disk Drive Problems103Heat Problems104Infrared Problems104Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems105LAN problems106Memory Problems107Modem Problems108PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems111Performance Problems112Power and Battery Problems113Printing Problems115Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems116Startup Problems118Wireless Problems119Testing the Hardware120To run the e-DiagTools diagnostic test120Configuring the Computer122To run the BIOS Setup utility122To set up TopTools127Reinstalling and Updating Software129To recover the factory installation of your hard disk129To create a boot disk130To replace a damaged Recovery CD130To update the BIOS130To update Windows drivers131HP Support and Service133Getting Assistance for Your Computer134To get help from the web134To contact HP for support or service134To receive repair service136To prepare your computer for shipment137Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement138Reference Information141Hardware Specifications142Modem Reference Information145Modem Reference (Ambit)145Modem Reference (US Robotics)151Safety Information157Power Cords157Ergonomics158Battery Safety158Laser Safety159LED Safety159Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation160Regulatory Information161U.S.A161Canada162European Union162Japan164Russia164International164Index166Size: 623 KBPages: 170Language: EnglishOpen manual
