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Index

bays

battery 1–17 hard drive 1–17

See also compartments BIOS (basic input/output

system) 14–2 See also ROM

BIOS information, displaying 12–2,14–3

BIOS version 14–3 Bluetooth

interference with standby and hibernation 2–6

overview 11–1,11–10 software 11–10

Bluetooth label 1–20

boot order preferences 13–4 buttons

display release 1–9 mute 1–6 power/standby 1–4,2–12 Quick Launch 1–5,3–14 TouchPad 1–3,3–2 volume 1–6,4–1 wireless 1–6,11–2,11–12 See also battery pack

release latch; display switch; keys

C

cable lock, security 1–15 cables

audio 4–4

modem 1–18,10–1 network 1–11,10–7

S-Video 4–4

See also power cord calibration, battery 2–19 caps lock light 1–7 card and socket services,

PC Card 6–1,6–6card. See PC Card; Secure

Digital (SD) Memory Card carrying notebook 15–1 CD drive. See optical drives CDs

audio hotkeys 3–11 displaying contents 5–8 removing 5–7

Certificate of Authenticity label 1–19

cleaning notebook 15–1,15–3 compartments

memory module 1–16 Mini PCI 1–16

See also bays component video 17–4 composite video 3–9,17–4 compressed air 15–3 Computer Setup, setting

security preferences 12–2 connection problems, modem

10–5

connector, power 1–11 See also jacks; ports

conservation, power 2–22 consumer IR 1–9,17–4 copyright warning 4–7 cord, power 1–18,2–1

See also cables

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Contents

Hardware and Software Guide Page Contents Power Keyboard and TouchPad Multimedia Drives PC Cards and ExpressCards Digital Memory Cards Select Models OnlyMemory Modules USB Devices Wireless Select Models Only Security Setup Utility Software Updates and Recoveries Specifications Travel and ShippingIndex Component ID Top Components KeysComponentDescription TouchPad Component Description Power Controls Buttons Depending on your notebook model, button locations may vary Wireless Select Lights Depending on your notebook model, light locations may vary Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Front Components Speakers, Display Release Button and Consumer IR Lens Lights Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks Expansion port 2 describes Media and Memory Card Slots Right-Side Components Component ID Bottom Components Mini PCI and Memory Module Compartment Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Additional Hardware Components Additional Components Optical DiscsLabels Component ID Power Power Sources Task Recommended Power Source Standby and Hibernation Standby Hibernation When You Leave Your Work When the Power Supply Is UncertainInitiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Default Power Settings Task Procedure ResultsTurning the Notebook On or Off Select Start Turn Off Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from StandbySelect Start Turn Off Computer Stand By Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Select Start Shut Down Power Options Emergency Shutdown ProceduresUsing Power Schemes Setting a Standby Password Setting Other Power Preferences Select the Enable hibernation check box Select OK Processor Performance Controls Select Models Only Power Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge ReportsDisplaying Charge Reports Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Calibrating a Battery Pack When to Calibrate How to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackDischarging the Battery Pack Clear the Enable hibernation check box Conserving Battery Pack Power Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Power as You Work Selecting Power Conservation Settings Replacing a Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Inserting a Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Temperature Range F Range C Safe Storage Time Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkey Quick Reference Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkey CommandsUsing Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard Switch Image fn+f4 Open Print Window fn+f2Open Web Browser fn+f3 Initiate Standby fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Decrease Brightness fn+f7 Increase Brightness fn+f8Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12 Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f12 Navigate Back fn+backspace Select an Item on the Screen fn+enterDisplay System Information fn+esc Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Only Using an Embedded Numeric Keypad Keypads Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Using an External Numeric Keypad Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work Audio Features Adjusting the VolumeMultimedia Using the Audio-In Microphone Jack Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack Connecting the Audio-Out Headphone Jack Video Features Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Audio Connecting the Video Multimedia Software Displaying a Video Image Observing the Copyright Warning Installing Software Enabling AutoPlay Changing DVD Region Settings Using the Operating System Using WinDVD Using Other DVD Software Drives Refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide Drive Care Removing the Primary Hard Drive Drives Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive Drives Removing an Optical Disc Without Power Displaying Optical Disc Contents Avoiding Standby or Hibernation What Is a PC Card? PC Cards and ExpressCards Inserting a PC Card PC Cards and ExpressCards Removing a PC Card What Is an ExpressCard? Component Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard PC Cards and ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard Using Digital Media Digital Memory Cards Select Models Only Inserting Digital Cards Removing Digital Cards Disabling or Restarting Digital Cards What Is a Memory Module? Memory Modules Replacing a Memory Module Memory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Hibernation File What Is USB? USB Devices Using USB Devices Operating System and Software Modem and Networking Internal Modem Connecting a Modem Cable Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Adding New Locations When Traveling Modem Region SelectionViewing the Current Regional Selection Solving Travel Connection Problems Check the telephone line type Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box Preinstalled Communication Software Network Cable 10-8 Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Local Area Network Select Models Only 11-4 Setting Up a Wlan in Your Home Using a Wlan Connection Start Help and Support Using Wireless Security Features Installing Wireless Software Optional Accessing Wlan Software and Documentation Identifying a Wlan Device Troubleshooting Devices Select the Download Drivers and Software radio button Bluetooth Select Models Only Hardware and Software Guide 11-11 Device Power States Hardware and Software Guide 11-13 Wireless Assistant icon Turning On the DevicesThen Wireless Assistant Turning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Features Security Security Preferences Setup Utility To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Passwords QuickLock HP and Windows Passwords HP Passwords FunctionWindows Passwords Function HP and Windows Password Guidelines HP Administrator Password Setting HP Administrator Passwords Power-On Passwords Entering HP Administrator PasswordsSetting Power-On Passwords Entering Power-On Passwords Device Security Antivirus Software Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Hardware and Software Guide 12-15 Setup Utility Opening the Setup Utility Changing the Language of the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Displaying System Information Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility Using Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Software Updates Recoveries Software Updates Preparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Installing a ROM Update Start All Programs Accessories Windows Explorer System Restore Points Setting a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Restoring to a Restore Point Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from Discs Repairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Updating Reinstalled Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Hardware and Software Guide 15-1 Temperature Keyboard Display Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and ShippingTips for Traveling with Your Notebook Travel and Shipping Specifications TemperatureOperating Environment Relative humidity noncondensing Rated Input Power Expansion Port Input/Output Signals Select Models Only Feature Support Index See also cables Index-3 Index-4 See also buttons display switch Index-6 Num lock key Power connector 1-11 power cord 1-18,2-1 See also cables Pdif audio 17-4scroll lock key Index-10 VCR