Service ManualTable of ContentsIntroducing the Pavilion Notebook PC9Taking Inventory10Software bundled on your computer10To buy Pavilion Notebook accessories11To find more information12Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook13Front view13Side view14Rear view15Bottom view16Status lights17CD-ROM drive buttons18Setting Up the Computer19To install the battery19To connect AC power19To connect a phone line20To turn on the computer21To set up Windows21To register your computer22To reset the screen saver24Using the Pavilion Notebook PC25Operating the Computer26To use the Fn hot keys26To use the Windows and Applications keys26To use the embedded keypad28To use the ALT GR key28To adjust the display29To adjust the volume29To use the touch pad30Securing the Computer31To set up password protection31To attach a security cable32To use the VirusScan utility33Working in Comfort34About Repetitive Strain Injury34Preparing Your Work Environment36Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment39Comfort and Safety Checklist44Your HP Pavilion Notebook PC45Caring for Your Computer47To protect your hard disk drive47To take care of your computer47To safeguard your data47To extend the life of the display48To get the most from your batteries48To clean your computer49Traveling with Your Computer51Managing Power Consumption52To use automated power management52To use manual power management53Using Battery Power56To check the battery status56To respond to a low-battery warning57To optimize battery operating time57To control the processor speed57Making Connections59Using Your Modem60To sign up with an Internet Service Provider60To connect to the Internet61To disconnect from the Internet62To send and receive e-mail62To send and receive faxes63To select modem modes64To dial in France and Spain65Connecting PC Cards66To insert a PC Card66To remove a PC Card66Connecting External Components68To identify the ports68To use the port replicator70To connect a printer (or other parallel device)72To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse72To connect a USB device73To connect audio devices73To use an external monitor73Configuring and Expanding Your Computer77Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility78To run the BIOS Setup utility78Installing RAM modules83Removing RAM modules85Replacing a hard disk drive86Expanding the Hibernate Partition87Service and Support89Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement90Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC92To use the Pavilion Notebook User’s Guide92To get help from the HP notebook website92To call HP for Service and Support93Obtaining Repair Service94To receive warranty repair service94To prepare your computer for shipment94Solving Problems with Your Computer97Troubleshooting Techniques98Audio Problems98CD-ROM Drive Problems98Display Problems99DVD Problems100Hard Disk Drive Problems102Heat Problems102Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems102Memory Problems103MIDI Problems104Modem Problems104PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems105Performance Problems106Port Replicator Problems107Power and Battery Problems107Printing Problems109Recovery CD Problems109Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems110Startup Problems111Suspending and Resuming Problems112Testing Hardware Operation113Recovering and Reinstalling Software115To recover the factory installation of your hard disk115To replace a damaged Recovery CD116To update the Pavilion Notebook BIOS116To recover an application117Sending Your Computer for Service118Specifications and Regulatory Information119Hardware and Software Specifications120HP Pavilion Notebook PC Hardware Specifications120Software System Resources122Safety Information125Power Cords125Battery Safety126Laser Safety126Regulatory Information127U.S.A.127Canada128Index131Size: 745 KBPages: 131Language: EnglishOpen manual
