Memory Problems

If a message says you are out of memory

Make sure drive C is not running low on free space.

Use the memory troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support.

If you are having memory problems while running MS-DOS programs, use the application and software problems troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support.

Not all third-party memory cards have been tested for use with the notebook. Check the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of approved and tested memory cards.

Test your notebook’s memory with the e-DiagTools diagnostics—see “Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Tests” on page 29.

If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAM

Make sure all RAM modules are installed properly.

Test your notebook’s memory with the e-DiagTools diagnostics—see “Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Tests” on page 29.

If the notebook will not boot up after adding RAM

Make sure your notebook is using only PC133 SDRAM modules, or it will not boot up. (You will also see an error message.)

Modem Problems

If the modem seems slow

Check for excess static or noise on the line, which reduces the overall transmission speed. If necessary, contact your telephone company about fixing this type of problem.

If you’re dialing internationally, line noise is often difficult or impossible to eliminate.

If you have call-waiting, disable it—see Windows Help and Support, and contact your telephone company for information.

Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, connect directly to the wall jack.

Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem.

If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected

Check all cables and connections.

Connect a standard telephone to the phone line and make sure the line is working.

Make sure someone else isn’t using the same phone line.

Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem.

If you’re in a foreign country/region, the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options. Select your modem on the Modems tab, then click Properties, Modem, and disable the option that waits for a dial tone.

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