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HP V5213TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA Routine Care, Troubleshooting, Electrostatic Discharge, Index

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	Installing a BIOS update	140
	Downloading and installing other software	141
	System recovery	142
	Safeguarding your information	142
	Using System Restore	142
	Creating a restore point	142
	Restoring to a restore point	143
	Reinstalling applications	143
	Reinstalling applications from the hard drive	143
	Reinstalling applications from discs	143
	Repairing the operating system	144
	Reinstalling the operating system	145
	Back up your system	145
	Reinstall the operating system	146
	Reinstalling device drivers and other software	147
	Update reinstalled software	147
14	Routine Care
	Hardware maintenance	149
	Battery pack	150
	Disposing of a used battery pack	150
	TouchPad and keyboard	151
	Display	151
	Drives	152
	Using Disk Defragmenter	152
	Using Disk Cleanup	152
	Regular tune-ups	153
	Traveling and shipping	154
15	Troubleshooting
	Quick checklist	155
	The computer will not start up	155
	The computer screen is blank	156
	The software is functioning abnormally	156
	The computer is turned on, but is not responding	157
	The computer is extremely warm	157
	An external device is not working	157
	The computer cannot connect to a wireless local area network (WLAN)	158
	Customer Care	159
	Preparing to contact Customer Care	159
	Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone	159
	Taking the computer to a service partner	159
16	Electrostatic Discharge
	Preventing electrostatic discharge	161
	Handling drives	161
	Handling internal components	161
	Grounding methods	162
Index		163

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HP V5213TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA, V5219TU, V5218TU, V5215LA Routine Care, Troubleshooting, Electrostatic Discharge, Index

Contents

Notebook PC User Guide Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P First Edition December Document Part NumberTouchPad and Keyboard Table of contentsNotebook Tour 3 Power Calibrating a battery pack DrivesMultimedia 9 Wireless Select Models Only External Media CardsExternal Devices Memory ModulesSetup Utility 13 Software Update and Recovery10 Modem and Local Area Network SecurityTroubleshooting Routine CareElectrostatic Discharge IndexENWW ENWW 1 Notebook Tour Components1. Select Start My Computer 3. Select Hardware tab Device ManagerTop components KeysComponent DescriptionDescription TouchPadComponent Description Buttons and switchesComponent Description LightsComponent Front components Display componentsComponent DescriptionRear components Right-side componentsComponentDescription ComponentPower connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapterChapter 1 Notebook Tour ComponentDescription Left-side componentsComponent Bottom components 10 Chapter 1 Notebook TourComponent DescriptionComponents Wireless antennae select models onlyENWW Additional hardware components 12 Chapter 1 Notebook TourComponent DescriptionLabels Operating environment SpecificationsRated input power Support Expansion port input/output signalsFeature 16 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPadComponent DescriptionSetting TouchPad preferences Using the TouchPadUsing an external mouse Keyboard HotkeysDisplay and clear system information fn+esc Hotkey proceduresHotkey quick reference Open a Web browser fn+f3 Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1Open the Print Options window fn+f2 Switch the screen image fn+f4 Initiate standby fn+f5Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Decrease screen brightness fn+f7Increase screen brightness fn+f8 Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadKeypads Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work Using an external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 26 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW3 Power Power control and light locations28 Chapter 3 Power ENWWComponent DescriptionTask Power sourcesRecommended power source Connecting the AC adapter Hibernation Standby and hibernationStandby Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown When you leave your workWhen a reliable power supply is unavailable Page Turning the computer or display on or off Default power settingsUsing emergency shutdown procedures Initiating or resuming from standby ProcedureTask Select Start Turn Off ComputerInitiating or restoring from hibernation ProcedureTask ResultPower options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon 3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting or changing a power scheme Setting a security promptProcessor performance controls Battery packs Inserting or removing a battery packCharging a battery pack Monitoring the charge of the battery pack Interpreting charge indicatorsObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenManaging low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionResolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery pack is available When no power source is availableCalibrating a battery pack When to calibrateHow to calibrate Step 1 Charging the battery packStep 2 Discharging the battery pack Step 3 Recharging the battery pack Conserving battery powerConserving power as you work Selecting power conservation settings Storing a battery packDisposing of a used battery pack 4 Drives Drive careIDE drive light 50 Chapter 4 DrivesHard drive 7. Lift the hard drive away from the computer To install a hard drive 1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay4. Close the cover 52 Chapter 4 DrivesHard drive 5. Tighten the hard drive cover screwsENWW Optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Using the optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive5 Multimedia Multimedia hardwareInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the audio features 64 Chapter 5 MultimediaComponent DescriptionUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing the audio-out headphone jack Adjusting the volume c. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check boxUsing the video features Using the external monitor portUsing the S-Video-out jack Remote control select models only HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card versionInserting the battery PC Card version ENWW Multimedia hardwareStoring the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version ButtonFunction in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay select models onlyPress to increase system volume Press to decrease system volumeIf muted, press to restore system volume 74 Chapter 5 Multimedia+left arrow command in the active application Press to switch the computer image betweenButton Function in Microsoft WindowsHP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Inserting the battery ExpressCard versionENWW 3. Replace the battery compartment cover78 Chapter 5 Multimedia Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version ENWW Multimedia hardwareButton Function in Microsoft WindowsButton Function in Microsoft WindowsFunction in QuickPlay select models only PreviousTroubleshooting the remote control HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version component functionsIdentifying preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a CD select models onlyMultimedia software Select Start All ProgramsUsing multimedia software Protecting playback Protecting the CD or DVD write process1. Select Start My Computer Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning 88 Chapter 5 Multimedia ENWW6 External Media Cards Media Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Stopping or removing a PC CardTo stop or remove a PC Card Selecting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardExpressCards Inserting an ExpressCard ENWW ExpressCardsStopping or removing an ExpressCard 7 External Devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping a USB device Required USB softwareUsing a 1394 device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceStopping a 1394 device Required 1394 softwareUsing the expansion port 102 Chapter 7 External Devices8 Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modules7. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer 9. To insert a memory module 11. Close the coverENWW Adding or replacing memory modules13. Replace the battery pack 14. Reconnect external power and external devices12. Tighten the memory module compartment cover screw 15. Turn on the computerEffects of increasing memory 1. Select Start My ComputerVideo memory settings select models only 9 Wireless Select Models Only Wireless featuresIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device a. Select Start My ComputerWireless controls 802.11 wireless devices select models only Setting up a WLAN in your home Using wireless security features Connecting to a WLAN in your homeConnecting to a public WLAN Bluetooth wireless devices select models only 10 Modem and Local Area Network ModemConnecting the modem cable To connect a modem cable1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the computer 2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jackConnecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current country selection 1. Select Start Control PanelAdding new locations when traveling 1. Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing a. Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsUsing preinstalled communication software 1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Communicationsg. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing 10. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingLocal area networks ENWW 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack122 Chapter 10 Modem and Local Area Network Security features 11 SecurityPasswords Guidelines for setting passwordsPasswords set in Windows QuickLockManaging an administrator password Passwords set in the Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordFirewall software Critical updatesAntivirus software Optional security cable 130 Chapter 11 Security ENWW12 Setup Utility Setup Utility accessSetup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Setup Utility menus Main menuSecurity menu SelectSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuf10 and f12 Delay sec-Set the delay for Internal Network Adapter boot-Enable136 Chapter 12 Setup Utility ENWW13 Software Update and Recovery Software updatesHP Software Update Select Start All Programs HP HP Software UpdateSoftware updates and the HP Web site Accessing computer informationDownloading a BIOS update Installing a BIOS update Downloading and installing other software System recovery Safeguarding your informationUsing System Restore Creating a restore pointReinstalling applications Restoring to a restore pointReinstalling applications from the hard drive Reinstalling applications from discsRepairing the operating system Reinstalling the operating system Back up your systemReinstall the operating system a. Select Start Run Reinstalling device drivers and other softwareUpdate reinstalled software 148 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery ENWWHardware maintenance 14 Routine CareBattery pack Disposing of a used battery packTouchPad and keyboard DisplayDrives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping The computer will not start up 15 TroubleshootingQuick checklist In Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer Restart The computer screen is blankThe software is functioning abnormally An external device is not working The computer is turned on, but is not respondingThe computer is extremely warm The computer cannot connect to a wireless local area network WLAN Taking the computer to a service partner Customer CarePreparing to contact Customer Care Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone160 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting ENWW16 Electrostatic Discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeHandling drives Handling internal componentsGrounding methods Symbols/Numerics IndexPage Page Page Page 168 Index ENWW