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HP 2204AL, 2200, 2209CL, 2206US, 2206AP, 2206AL, 2204US, 2203AP, 2203AL, 2202XX, 2203US, 2203AS manual Index

Models: 2232AP 2215AP 2218AP 2224AP 2225AP 2203AP 2219AP 2227US 2201AP 2243AP 2214AP 2217AP 2226CL 2212AP 2209CL 2236CL 2216AP 2231AP 2265AP 2245AP 2254AP 2264AP 2266AP 2270AP 2202XX 2206AL 2249AP 2250AP 2257AP 2201XX 2204US 2248AP 2251AP 2231US 2267AP 2242AP 2260AP 2210US 2229AP 2203AS 2233AP 2246AP 2253AP 2230AP 2210AP 2206US 2239AP 2259AP 2228AP 2236AP 2247AP 2258AP 2235AP 2223US 2269AP 2208AS 2203US 2203AL 2200 2255AP 2218RS 2201US 2204AL 2221AP 2271AP 2206AP 2213AP

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Heat Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems . . . . . . . . . 6–7Local Area Network (LAN) Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13Performance Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14Power and Battery Pack Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17Serial, Parallel and USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19Wireless Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–21

Configuring Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–23To Run the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–23Updating Software and Drivers from the Web . . . . . . . 6–28 Using System Recovery Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–28Safeguarding Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–29 Operating System (OS) CD Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–30 OS CD Reinstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–31 Reinstalling Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–32 Restoring Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–32

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HP 2204AL, 2200, 2209CL, 2206US, 2206AP, 2206AL, 2204US, 2203AP, 2203AL, 2202XX, 2203US, 2203AS, 2201XX, 2201US, 2201AP, 2208AS Index

Contents

Reference Guide Page Contents Battery Packs and Power Management Troubleshooting Modem and Network ConnectionsAdd-On Devices Index Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components Left Panel and Back Panel Components Bottom Panel Components Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Insert the Battery Pack Connect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Default Power Settings Power mode To enter this mode Function To Reset the Notebook To Change the Boot Device TouchPad on-off button and indicator light To Use the TouchPad To Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad To Use the Function Hot Keys This hot key Does this To Use the One-Touch Buttons To Use the Windows and Applications Keys This key combination Does this To Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key Using CDs or DVDs To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD To Play DVD Movies To Create or Copy CDs To Write to DVD Media Select Models Only To Set Up Password Protection Securing Your NotebookTo Lock Your Notebook To Attach an Optional Security Cable To Protect Against Viruses To Lock the Hard Drive Taking Care of Your Notebook To Protect Your Hard DriveTo Maintain Your Notebook To Safeguard Your Data To Clean Your NotebookTo Extend the Life of the Display Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically When this occurs Result is To resume To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning To Recharge the Battery Pack To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Battery Packs and Power Management Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Using the Modem Modem and Network Connections To Connect the Modem Special Restrictions in Certain Countries To Change Your Modem Settings Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Using a Wireless LAN Adapter Select Models Only Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models Only To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off Turning On Communication and Making a Connection Turning Off Communication and Ending a Connection Connecting External Devices To Insert or Remove a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card To Connect an Audio Device Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other Settings To Connect a TV to Your Notebook Select Models Only Using Dual Display Mode To Connect a 1394 Device Select Models Only Installing Additional RAM Memory To Install a RAM Expansion Module Add-On Devices To Remove a RAM Expansion Module Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive To Replace the Hard Drive To Replace the Hard Drive Holder To Prepare a New Hard Drive Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook If Sound Does Not Record Audio ProblemsIf No Sound Is Audible If You Hear Loud, High-Pitched Feedback from the Speakers If You Get a Region Code Error When Playing a DVD Movie CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD If a DVD Plays Erratically If a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen Display ProblemsIf the Notebook Cannot Read a CD or DVD If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin Hard Drive ProblemsIf an External Display Does Not Work If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise Heat Problems If Files Are CorruptedIf the Notebook Gets Abnormally Hot If the TouchPad Does Not Work Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the Pointer Is Difficult to Control If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You Type If You Cannot Log In to Netware Servers Local Area Network LAN ProblemsIf the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN If a Network Connection Responds Slowly If Memory Does Not Increase After Adding RAM Memory ProblemsIf a Message Reports That You Are Out of Memory If the Notebook Beeps But Does Not Start After Adding RAM Modem Problems If the Modem Seems SlowIf the Modem Does Not Dial or No Dial Tone Is Detected If the Modem Dials Incorrectly If the Modem Dials, But Does Not ConnectIf the Modem Is Not Detected If the Modem Connects, But Transferred Data Is Bad If the Modem Causes an Error MessageIf the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It If the Modem Does Not Fax If the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card PC Card Pcmcia ProblemsIf the Modem Clicks Repeatedly, But Does Not Connect If a Network PC Card Stops Communicating Properly Performance Problems If a PC Card Modem Is Not WorkingIf the Notebook Pauses or Runs Sluggishly Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Stops RespondingIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not Correct If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time If the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected Printing ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected If a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not Print Serial, Parallel and USB Problems If a Serial Mouse Does Not WorkIf a Serial Modem Does Not Work Properly If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not Working If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette Drive If the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting Wireless Problems If You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication If You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow Configuring Your Notebook To Run the Bios Setup Utility Main Menu System Devices Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Using System Recovery Features Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Safeguarding Your Data Operating System OS CD Repair OS CD Reinstall Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Software Applications Index Index Reference Guide Index-3 Index-4 Reference Guide Index-5 Index-6