HP 2162AF, 2509 To safeguard your data, To extend the life of the display, To clean your notebook

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Basic Operation

Taking Care of Your Notebook

To safeguard your data

•Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping.

•Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, CDs, DVDs, and other media, or network drives.

•Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check the integrity of your files and operating system.

•Check your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window.

To extend the life of the display

•Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).

•When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display (Fn+F5).

•If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.

•Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay.

•Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts.

•If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use.

To clean your notebook

•You can clean the notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of the case.

•Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display.

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Contents Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide Ii Reference Guide Important Safety Information Software Product License Agreement Iv Reference GuideReference Guide Vi Reference Guide Contents Batteries and Power Management Index Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Series 2100 and N1050vIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Mini-PCI cover no user parts inside Series Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Power mode Battery statusStatus Lights Hard disk drive activityIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Insert the batteryConnect AC power Connect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the notebookHint Basic Operation Default power settings Power mode To enter this mode FunctionStandby -Power Operating Your NotebookTo reset the notebook To change the boot deviceTo use the TouchPad To use the function hot keys This hot key Does thisTo use the One-Touch buttons To program a One-Touch buttonTo use the Windows and Applications keys To use the ALT GR keyThis key combination Does this Using CDs or DVDs Could stop responding and you could lose dataTo play DVD movies To create or copy CDsTo set up password protection Securing Your NotebookTo lock your notebook WindowsTo attach a security cable To protect against virusesTo lock the hard disk drive Hard disk driveTaking Care of Your Notebook To protect your hard disk driveTo maintain your notebook To safeguard your data To clean your notebookTo extend the life of the display Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption How the notebook manages power automaticallyInformation that was not saved will be lost Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes Unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completelyUsing Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the battery To get the most from your batteriesUsing Battery Power Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Telephone line type prior to connecting your phone lineTo change your modem settings Special restrictions in certain countriesConnecting to a Local Area Network LAN Making Wireless Network Connections select models only Connecting to an Existing Wireless NetworkTo prepare for connections Creating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc Purchase a license before using the wireless function Individual wireless functionsTurning on communication and making a connection Turning off communication and ending a connection Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only To turn Bluetooth communication on and offTurning on Bluetooth communication FunctionTo prepare for Bluetooth connections Turning off Bluetooth communicationTo send or receive files using Bluetooth Sharing files with another Bluetooth device FTPSending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Connecting PC Cards To insert or remove a PC CardInserting a PC Card Connecting External Devices Series 2100 and N1050v External microphone connector pink Audio recorderThese jacks may damage the notebook ReplicatorConnecting an external monitor Switching the display to the external monitorAdjusting monitor resolution and other settings To use an external monitorUsing dual display mode To connect an Ieee 1394 device select models onlyUsing the infrared port To connect an infrared device select models onlyPrinting to an infrared printer Transferring files through an infrared connectionTo use a port replicator select models only To dock to the port replicator To undock from the port replicator Installing Additional RAM Memory To install a RAM expansion moduleBack of the notebook Series 2100 To remove a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM Memory Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk driveTo replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Audio problemsIf no sound is audible If sound does not recordCD-ROM and DVD problems If you can’t boot from a CD or DVDIf you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie If a DVD plays erraticallyDisplay problems Hard disk drive problems If an external display does not workIf the notebook hard drive doesn’t spin If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noiseHeat problems Infrared problemsIf you have problems with infrared communications If the notebook gets abnormally hotKeyboard and pointing device problems If the pointer is difficult to controlIf the TouchPad doesn’t work If the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you typeLocal area network LAN problems If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LANIf you can’t log in to Netware servers If a network connection responds slowlyMemory problems Modem problemsIf the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected If the modem dials incorrectlyIf the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem isn’t detectedIf the modem causes an Error message If the modem dials but you can’t hear itIf the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the modem doesn’t faxPC Card Pcmcia problems Performance problemsPower and battery problems If the notebook stops respondingIf the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on If the notebook keeps beepingIf the battery doesn’t charge If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correctIf the notebook has a short operating time Printing problems Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn’t workIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly If the serial or parallel port is not workingStartup problems Wireless problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communicationIf your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices If your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth deviceIf you can connect, but the network is slow Configuring the Notebook To run the Bios Setup utilitySetting Description Default Main MenuSecurity Menu To change video memory settings using Bios Setup utility Reinstalling and Updating Software To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CDReference Information Command Conexant Modem Reference InformationModem Reference Conexant G ,h ,i G,h +MCR ECC Commands AT* Commands +FMRRegister Function Conexant Range/units Default Code MeaningSafety Information Power CordsCountry or Region Rated Voltage and Current Battery Safety Laser SafetyLED Safety Mercury SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesRegulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity U.S.AResponsible Party Trade nameEuropean Union Regulatory Information Japan Japan Telecommunications ApprovalNew Zealand Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071Russia International PTC200 7.5.2 3 4 Ringer SensitivityEMC Index QuickRestore System Recovery USB

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