HP 2511AI, 2186AF, 2182US, 2182AT, 2182AF, 2181AF, 2180EA, 2509 Main Menu, Setting Description Default

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Configuring the Notebook

Main Menu

Setting	Description	Default

BIOS Revision	Shows the current BIOS version.	Detected
		automatically

System Time	Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values set take effect
	immediately.

System Date	Sets the date using dd/mm/yy format (except English, which
	uses mm/dd/yy format).

Language	Sets the language for BIOS Setup.	Detected
		automatically

Internal Hard Disk	Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters.	Detected
		automatically

UMA Video Memory	Sets the video memory size allocated from total installed	Auto
	memory (RAM).

Memory	Shows the extended memory size.	Detected
		automatically

Serial Number	Displays the serial number as shown on the back of the unit.	Detected
		automatically

Service ID	Displays an identifier used for repair service.	Detected
		automatically

UUID	Displays the value of the 16-byte UUID (Universally	Detected
	Unique ID) as 32 hex characters.	automatically

MAC Address	Displays the MAC network address of the internal	Detected
	(wired) LAN.	automatically

System Devices Menu

Setting	Description	Default

Video Display Device	Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to an	Auto
	external display, if one is detected.

External Pointing	Disables the internal pointing devices when an external	Auto
Device	pointing device is connected.

Legacy USB Support	Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy	Enabled
	disk drive during startup.

Wake On LAN from	Lets the notebook be turned on via the LAN port. If this	Disabled
Power Off	option is enabled, the notebook uses increased power while
	it is shut down.

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Contents Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide Ii Reference Guide Important Safety Information Iv Reference Guide Software Product License AgreementReference Guide Vi Reference Guide Contents Batteries and Power Management Index Getting Started with Your Notebook Series 2100 and N1050v Identifying Parts of the NotebookIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Mini-PCI cover no user parts inside Series Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Hard disk drive activity Power modeBattery status Status LightsIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Insert the battery Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC power Connect a phone line Turn on the notebook Set up WindowsHint Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Default power settingsPower mode To enter this mode Function Standby -PowerTo change the boot device To reset the notebookTo use the TouchPad This hot key Does this To use the function hot keysTo program a One-Touch button To use the One-Touch buttonsTo use the ALT GR key To use the Windows and Applications keysThis key combination Does this Could stop responding and you could lose data Using CDs or DVDsTo create or copy CDs To play DVD moviesWindows To set up password protectionSecuring Your Notebook To lock your notebookTo protect against viruses To attach a security cableHard disk drive To lock the hard disk driveTo protect your hard disk drive Taking Care of Your NotebookTo maintain your notebook To clean your notebook To safeguard your dataTo extend the life of the display Batteries and Power Management How the notebook manages power automatically Managing Power ConsumptionInformation that was not saved will be lost Unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesTo check battery status Using Battery PowerTo respond to a low-battery warning To get the most from your batteries To recharge the batteryUsing Battery Power Modem and Network Connections Telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line Using the ModemSpecial restrictions in certain countries To change your modem settingsConnecting to a Local Area Network LAN Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network Making Wireless Network Connections select models onlyTo prepare for connections Creating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc Individual wireless functions Purchase a license before using the wireless functionTurning on communication and making a connection Turning off communication and ending a connection Function Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyTo turn Bluetooth communication on and off Turning on Bluetooth communicationTurning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connectionsSharing files with another Bluetooth device FTP To send or receive files using BluetoothSending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards To insert or remove a PC Card Connecting External DevicesInserting a PC Card Connecting External Devices Replicator Series 2100 and N1050v External microphone connector pinkAudio recorder These jacks may damage the notebookTo use an external monitor Connecting an external monitorSwitching the display to the external monitor Adjusting monitor resolution and other settingsTo connect an Ieee 1394 device select models only Using dual display modeTransferring files through an infrared connection Using the infrared portTo connect an infrared device select models only Printing to an infrared printerTo use a port replicator select models only To dock to the port replicator To undock from the port replicator To install a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM MemoryBack of the notebook Series 2100 To remove a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM Memory To replace the hard disk drive Replacing the Hard Disk DriveTo replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance If sound does not record Troubleshooting Your NotebookAudio problems If no sound is audibleIf a DVD plays erratically CD-ROM and DVD problemsIf you can’t boot from a CD or DVD If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movieDisplay problems If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise Hard disk drive problemsIf an external display does not work If the notebook hard drive doesn’t spinIf the notebook gets abnormally hot Heat problemsInfrared problems If you have problems with infrared communicationsIf the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you type Keyboard and pointing device problemsIf the pointer is difficult to control If the TouchPad doesn’t workIf a network connection responds slowly Local area network LAN problemsIf the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN If you can’t log in to Netware serversModem problems Memory problemsIf the modem isn’t detected If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials incorrectly If the modem dials but doesn’t connectIf the modem doesn’t fax If the modem causes an Error messageIf the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem connects, but transferred data is badPerformance problems PC Card Pcmcia problemsIf the notebook keeps beeping Power and battery problemsIf the notebook stops responding If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns onIf the Time Remaining for the battery is not correct If the battery doesn’t chargeIf the notebook has a short operating time Printing problems If the serial or parallel port is not working Serial, parallel, and USB problemsIf a serial mouse doesn’t work If a serial modem doesn’t work properlyStartup problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication Wireless problemsIf your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth device If your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devicesIf you can connect, but the network is slow To run the Bios Setup utility Configuring the NotebookMain Menu Setting Description DefaultSecurity Menu To change video memory settings using Bios Setup utility To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD Reinstalling and Updating SoftwareReference Information Modem Reference Information Command ConexantModem Reference Conexant G ,h ,i G,h +MCR ECC Commands +FMR AT* CommandsCode Meaning Register Function Conexant Range/units DefaultPower Cords Safety InformationCountry or Region Rated Voltage and Current Laser Safety Battery SafetyMercury Safety LED SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Connections to Peripheral Devices Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information Trade name CanadaDeclaration of Conformity U.S.A Responsible PartyEuropean Union Regulatory Information Japan Telecommunications Approval JapanConexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New ZealandPTC200 7.5.2 3 4 Ringer Sensitivity Russia InternationalEMC Index QuickRestore System Recovery USB

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