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HP 2511AH, 2186AF, 2182US, 2182AT, 2182AF To change video memory settings using Bios Setup utility

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Configuring the Notebook

To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility

	The notebook comes with either 32MB or 16MB of video memory.

Note	Changing your video memory to 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB may change the
	performance of your notebook, depending on your selection.
	To change your video memory:
	To change your video memory:
	1.	Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart.
	2.	Press F2 when the splash screen appears.
	3.	Move the down arrow key until UMA Video Memory is highlighted. Press
		Enter to bring up a list of memory settings. Selections include 8 MB,
		16MB, 64MB, or Auto.
	4.	Press F10 to save configuration changes and exit BIOS screen.

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Contents

Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide Ii Reference Guide Important Safety Information Iv Reference Guide Software Product License Agreement Reference Guide Vi Reference Guide Contents Batteries and Power Management Index Getting Started with Your Notebook Series 2100 and N1050v Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Mini-PCI cover no user parts inside Series Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Battery status Power modeStatus Lights Hard disk drive activity Identifying Parts of the Notebook Insert the battery Setting Up Your Notebook Connect AC power Connect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the notebookHint Basic Operation Power mode To enter this mode Function Default power settingsStandby -Power Operating Your Notebook To change the boot device To reset the notebook To use the TouchPad This hot key Does this To use the function hot keys To program a One-Touch button To use the One-Touch buttons To use the Windows and Applications keys To use the ALT GR keyThis key combination Does this Could stop responding and you could lose data Using CDs or DVDs To create or copy CDs To play DVD movies Securing Your Notebook To set up password protectionTo lock your notebook Windows To protect against viruses To attach a security cable Hard disk drive To lock the hard disk drive Taking 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 Unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes Using Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To get the most from your batteries To recharge the battery Using Battery Power Modem and Network Connections Telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line Using the Modem Special restrictions in certain countries To change your modem settings Connecting 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 To turn Bluetooth communication on and off Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyTurning on Bluetooth communication Function Turning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connections To 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 Audio recorder Series 2100 and N1050v External microphone connector pinkThese jacks may damage the notebook Replicator Switching the display to the external monitor Connecting an external monitorAdjusting monitor resolution and other settings To use an external monitor To connect an Ieee 1394 device select models only Using dual display mode To connect an infrared device select models only Using the infrared portPrinting to an infrared printer Transferring files through an infrared connection To 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 To replace the hard disk drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance Audio problems Troubleshooting Your NotebookIf no sound is audible If sound does not record If you can’t boot from a CD or DVD CD-ROM and DVD problemsIf you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie If a DVD plays erratically Display problems If an external display does not work Hard disk drive problemsIf the notebook hard drive doesn’t spin If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise Infrared problems Heat problemsIf you have problems with infrared communications If the notebook gets abnormally hot If the pointer is difficult to control Keyboard and pointing device problemsIf the TouchPad doesn’t work If the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you type If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN Local area network LAN problemsIf you can’t log in to Netware servers If a network connection responds slowly Modem problems Memory problems If the modem dials incorrectly If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem isn’t detected If the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem causes an Error messageIf the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the modem doesn’t fax Performance problems PC Card Pcmcia problems If the notebook stops responding Power and battery problemsIf the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on If the notebook keeps beeping If the battery doesn’t charge If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correctIf the notebook has a short operating time Printing problems If a serial mouse doesn’t work Serial, parallel, and USB problemsIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly If the serial or parallel port is not working Startup problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication Wireless problems If your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices If your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth deviceIf you can connect, but the network is slow To run the Bios Setup utility Configuring the Notebook Main Menu Setting Description Default Security Menu To change video memory settings using Bios Setup utility To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD Reinstalling and Updating Software Reference Information Command Conexant Modem Reference InformationModem Reference Conexant G ,h ,i G,h +MCR ECC Commands +FMR AT* Commands Code Meaning Register Function Conexant Range/units Default Safety Information Power CordsCountry or Region Rated Voltage and Current Laser Safety Battery Safety Mercury Safety LED Safety Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Connections to Peripheral Devices Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CanadaResponsible Party Trade name European Union Regulatory Information Japan Telecommunications Approval Japan Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New Zealand PTC200 7.5.2 3 4 Ringer Sensitivity Russia International EMC Index QuickRestore System Recovery USB