Service ManualTable of ContentsIntroducing the Notebook Computer9Taking Inventory10What’s in the Box?10Software bundled on your computer11To buy accessories11To find more information12Identifying Parts of the Computer13Front View13Bottom View14Back View15Status Lights16Setting Up Your Computer18Step 1 – Install the battery18Step 2 – Connect ac power20Step 3 – Turn on the computer21Step 4 – Set up Windows22Using Your Computer23Operating Your Computer24To start and stop the computer24To reset the computer25To use the pointing devices26To configure the pointing devices27To disable one pointing device27To use the Fn hot keys28To use the Windows and Applications keys29To use the embedded keypad29To use the ALT GR key30To adjust the display30To adjust the volume31Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC32Taking Care of Your Computer34To protect your hard disk drive34To take care of your computer34To safeguard your data35To extend the life of the display35To get the most from your batteries36To clean your computer36Securing Your Computer37To set up password protection37To attach a security cable38To use the VirusScan utility39To set PC identification39To lock the hard disk drive40Traveling with Your Computer41Managing Power Consumption42How the computer manages power automatically42To manage power manually45To suspend the computer when closing the display46Using Battery Power47To check battery status47To respond to a low-battery warning48To install a secondary battery48To maximize battery operating time48Making Connections51Using Plug-In Modules52To install hot-swap support52To replace a plug-in module53To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port55To insert or remove a CD or DVD55To play DVD movies56Using the Modem57To connect the modem57To connect to the Internet59To disconnect from the Internet59To dial in to a network59To change your modem settings60To send and receive e-mail61To send and receive faxes (Windows 95)62To send and receive faxes (Windows ME or 98)63To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)64Connecting to a LAN65To connect to a LAN65Connecting PC Cards66To insert or remove a PC Card66Connecting External Devices68To identify connectors for external devices68To use an external monitor69To connect a printer or other parallel device70To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse71To connect a USB device71To connect a serial device71To connect an audio device72To make an infrared connection72To connect to a docking product74Configuring and Expanding Your Computer77Using the BIOS Setup Utility78To run the BIOS Setup utility78Using TopTools84To set up TopTools84Installing a RAM Expansion Module85To install a RAM expansion module85To remove a RAM expansion module86Replacing a Hard Disk Drive88To replace the hard disk drive88To replace the hard disk drive holder88To prepare a new hard disk drive89Troubleshooting Your Computer91Troubleshooting Techniques92Audio Problems92CD-ROM and DVD Problems93Display Problems94Docking Problems95Hard Disk Drive Problems96Heat Problems97Infrared Problems97Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems98Memory Problems100Modem Problems100Network Problems103PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems104Performance Problems105Power and Battery Problems106Printing Problems108Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems109Startup Problems111Testing the Hardware113To run the DiagTools diagnostic test113Recovering and Reinstalling Software115To recover the factory installation of your hard disk115To replace a damaged Recovery CD116To update the computer BIOS116Support and Service117Getting Assistance for Your Computer118To get help from the web118To contact the HP Customer Care Center119To receive repair service120To prepare your computer for shipment121Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement122Specifications and Regulatory Information125Hardware Specifications126Modem Reference Information129Modem Reference (3Com)129Modem Reference (Ambit)134Safety Information141Power Cords141Ergonomics142Battery Safety142Laser Safety143LED Safety143Regulatory Information144U.S.A144Canada145European Union145Japan146International146Index149Size: 864 KBPages: 153Language: EnglishOpen manual