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Hardware and Software 
Guide

HP Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 383109-001

May 2005

This guide explains how to identify, access, and use the hardware 
and software features available on your notebook.

Summary of Contents for Ze1210 - Pavilion - Athlon XP 1.2 GHz

Page 1: ...Hardware and Software Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number 383109 001 May 2005 This guide explains how to identify access and use the hardware and software features available on your notebook ...

Page 2: ... Systems Incorporated The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Hardware a...

Page 3: ...ct Models Only 1 8 Front Components 1 9 Lights 1 9 Speakers Jacks and Display Release Button 1 10 Rear Components 1 11 Left Side Components 1 12 Ports and Jacks 1 12 PC Card Slot and Button 1 13 Right Side Components 1 14 Bottom Components 1 16 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1 16 Bays Battery Latch and Vents 1 17 Additional Components 1 18 Hardware 1 18 Optical Discs 1 19 Labels 1 20 ...

Page 4: ...er Sources 3 1 Selecting a Power Source 3 1 Switching Between Battery and External Power 3 3 Power Control and Light Locations 3 4 Standby Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews 3 5 Standby 3 5 Hibernation 3 6 Leaving Your Work 3 7 Interference with Drive Media 3 7 Standby Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures 3 8 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3 8 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3 9 Initiating or R...

Page 5: ... External Audio Devices 4 3 Using the Audio Out Headphone Jack 4 3 Using the Audio In Microphone Jack 4 4 External Video Devices 4 4 Connecting an S Video Device Select Models Only 4 4 Displaying a Video Image 4 6 CD and DVD Procedures 4 6 Inserting or Removing a Disc 4 6 Using Media Activity Hotkeys 4 8 Setting AutoPlay Preferences 4 9 Protecting Playback 4 10 Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process...

Page 6: ... 8 Wireless Device Power States 5 10 Turning On the Devices 5 12 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices 5 13 6 Security Security Features 6 1 QuickLock 6 3 Setup Utility and Windows Passwords 6 3 Coordinating Passwords 6 5 Choosing a Password 6 5 Setup Utility Administrator Password 6 6 Setting an Administrator Password 6 7 Entering an Administrator Password 6 7 Setup Utility Power On Password 6 8 ...

Page 7: ... a Digital Memory Card 7 7 PC Cards 7 8 Inserting a PC Card 7 9 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7 10 Drives 7 11 Adding a Drive to the System 7 11 Using the IDE Drive Light 7 11 Caring for Drives 7 12 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7 13 Memory 7 17 Increasing Memory 7 17 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7 18 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Software Updates 8 1 Preparin...

Page 8: ...ty 8 10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility 8 10 Displaying System Information 8 11 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility 8 12 Using Advanced Setup Utility Features 8 13 Closing the Setup Utility 8 14 A Specifications Operating Environment A 1 Rated Input Power A 2 Expansion Port Input Output Signals A 3 Index ...

Page 9: ...Top Components Keys Component Description 1 Function keys 12 Perform system and application tasks When combined with fn the function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys 2 Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu Continued ...

Page 10: ...other keys to perform system tasks For example pressing fn f7 decreases screen brightness 4 Keypad keys 15 Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 5 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer Component Description ...

Page 11: ...n on an external mouse 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 4 TouchPad vertical scrolling region Scrolls upward or downward This table describes default settings For information about changing the functions of TouchPad components refer to the Setting TouchPad Preferences section in Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ...

Page 12: ...ernation In standby briefly press to resume from standby In hibernation briefly press to restore from hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook This table describes default settings For information about changing the function of the display switch or power standby button refer to th...

Page 13: ...oftware Guide 1 5 Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 2 Power standby light On Notebook is turned on Blinking Notebook is in standby Off Notebook is off 3 Mute light On Volume is muted Continued ...

Page 14: ...turned on 5 Num lock light On Num lock or the embedded numeric keypad is on The notebook has 2 power standby lights The power standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is open the power standby light on the front of the notebook is visible whether the notebook is open or closed For information about establishing a wireless connection refer to Chapter 5 Wireless Sel...

Page 15: ...ton Mutes or restores volume 3 Volume up button Increases system volume 4 Wireless button select models only Turns the wireless functionality on or off but does not create a wireless connection To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already be set up For information about establishing a wireless connection refer to Chapter 5 Wireless Select Models Only ...

Page 16: ...hould be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation including when the notebook display is closed The antennae select models only are not visible from the outside of the note...

Page 17: ...ve is being accessed 3 Battery light On The battery pack is charging Blinking The battery pack has reached a low battery condition Off The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted The light on the power standby button and the power standby light on the front of the notebook display the same information The light on the power standby button is visible when the notebook is open the power standb...

Page 18: ... 2 Produce stereo sound 2 Display release button Opens the notebook 3 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional monaural single sound channel microphone 4 Audio out headphone jack Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers Also connects the audio function of an audio video device such as a television or VCR ...

Page 19: ...omponents Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Do not allow a hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow The notebook has 4 vents This and all other vents are visible on the bottom of the notebook One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook ...

Page 20: ...ptional docking device 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects an optional network cable 5 RJ 11 modem jack Connects the modem cable 6 USB port Connects an optional USB device The notebook has only one expansion port The term Expansion Port 2 describes the type of expansion port For expansion port signal information refer to the Expansion Port Input Output Signals section Depending on the model the notebook...

Page 21: ...Software Guide 1 13 PC Card Slot and Button Component Description 1 PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Card 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot ...

Page 22: ...evices 2 Digital Media Slot select models only Supports an optional digital memory card 3 1394 port select models only Connects an optional 1394a device such as a scanner a digital camera or a digital camcorder 4 Digital Media Slot light select models only On An optional digital memory card is being accessed 5 Optical drive Supports an optical disc Continued ...

Page 23: ...ions are designed to act as deterrents These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen Depending on the model the notebook has 2 or 3 USB ports The other USB port is on the left side The digital memory card could be a Secure Digital SD Memory Card Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD Picture Card MultiMediaCard or SmartMedia SM card The type of optical drive for example a DV...

Page 24: ...ge install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country If you install an unauthorized device and then receive a warning message remove the device to restore notebook functionality Then contact Customer Care 2 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots that support replaceable memory modules The number of prei...

Page 25: ...ttery bay 3 Exhaust vents 4 Provide airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Do not allow a hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow 4 Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive Battery packs vary by model The notebook has 4 vents One vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook ...

Page 26: ...ption 1 Battery pack Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 3 Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet 4 Modem cable Connects a modem to an RJ 11 telephone jack or to a country specific modem adapter 5 Country specific modem adapter included by region as required Adapts the modem cable to a non RJ 11 modem jack B...

Page 27: ...cations The software applications packaged in the Save for Later bag are preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook The software discs are provided in case you ever need to repair or reinstall this software Additional discs packaged with your notebook provide operating system recovery software and driver recovery software Application recovery software is provided with select notebook models The Us...

Page 28: ...rovides regulatory information about the notebook The Regulatory label is affixed to the inside of the battery bay Modem Approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The Modem Approval label is affixed t...

Page 29: ...are Guide 2 1 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components 1 TouchPad 3 Right TouchPad button 2 Left TouchPad button 4 TouchPad vertical scrolling region ...

Page 30: ...press the left or right TouchPad button To scroll place your finger onto a scrolling region and then slide your finger along the scrolling region in the direction you want to scroll Sliding your finger from the TouchPad to a scrolling region without first lifting your finger from the TouchPad and then placing it on the scrolling region will not activate the scrolling region The TouchPad is enabled...

Page 31: ... Mouse All Windows instructions in your notebook documentation describe Microsoft Windows XP procedures based on the default Windows XP category view To change to Windows XP classic view select Start Help and Support Customizing your computer Files folders and programs Use Windows classic folders In the TouchPad Properties window you can access additional TouchPad preferences To access the TouchPa...

Page 32: ...on which sets the TouchPad to continue cursor movement when your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad To access Edge Motion settings select Pointer Motion Long Distance Scrolling which sets the scrolling region to continue scrolling when your finger reaches the end of the scrolling region To access Long Distance Scrolling select Virtual Scrolling PalmCheck which helps keep the TouchPad from bei...

Page 33: ...Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the esc key 1 the fn key 2 and one of the function keys 3 The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent hotkey functions Hotkey functions and procedures are described in the following sections ...

Page 34: ...r fn f1 Opens print options window fn f2 Opens default Internet browser fn f3 Switches the image among displays fn f4 Initiates standby fn f5 Initiates QuickLock fn f6 Decreases screen brightness fn f7 Increases screen brightness fn f8 Plays pauses or resumes an audio CD or DVD fn f9 Stops an audio CD or DVD fn f10 Plays the previous track or chapter on an audio CD or DVD fn f11 Plays the next tra...

Page 35: ... briefly press the second key of the hotkey command Press and hold down fn briefly press the second key of the hotkey command and then release both keys at the same time Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard To use a hotkey command on an external keyboard press the scroll lock key twice then the second key only of the hotkey combination For example to use the fn f5 command on an external keyboard ...

Page 36: ...nd serial number installed software hardware components and specifications Answers to questions about using your notebook Tutorials to help you learn to use notebook and operating system features Updates for your operating system drivers and the software provided on your notebook Checkups for notebook functionality Automated and interactive troubleshooting repair solutions and system recovery proc...

Page 37: ...y opens Internet Explorer Until you have set up your Internet or network services the fn f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard For information about using this wizard and other Internet connection methods select Start Help and Support After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page you can use the fn f3 hotkey to quickly access your home page...

Page 38: ...ors receive video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard The fn f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the notebook The following video transmission types with examples of devices that use them are supported by the fn f4 hotkey LCD notebook display External VGA most monitors S Video televisions camcorders VCRs and video ca...

Page 39: ...ation before you can initiate standby To resume from standby or restore from hibernation briefly press the power standby button For more information about using standby and hibernation refer to the Standby Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews section The function of the fn f5 hotkey can be changed in the operating system For example you can set the fn f5 hotkey to initiate hibernation instead of sta...

Page 40: ...uickLock press fn f6 to display the Log On window and lock the notebook Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the notebook For information about combining Windows passwords with HP passwords refert to Chapter 6 Security Decrease Brightness fn f7 The fn f7 hotkey decreases the brightness of the notebook scree...

Page 41: ...9 hotkey to pause the play Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn f10 The fn f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or a DVD You must stop a CD or DVD that is playing before you can remove it from the optical drive For more information about inserting or removing a CD or DVD refer to the Inserting or Removing a Disc section in Chapter 4 Multimedia Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn ...

Page 42: ...nput output system is displayed as the BIOS date On some notebook models the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number For information about updating the system ROM refer to the Software Updates section Keypads You can use the embedded numeric keypad in the notebook keyboard or connect an optional external numeric keypad The embedded n...

Page 43: ...ded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on each keypad key performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key ...

Page 44: ... the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off When the embedded numeric keypad is off press fn num lk 1 to turn the keypad on The num lock light 2 is turned on When the embedded numeric keypad is on press fn num lk to turn the keypad off The num lock light is turned off ...

Page 45: ...ypad key while the keypad is turned off press and hold fn while pressing the key To use a key on the keypad as a standard key while the keypad is turned on Press and hold fn to type with the key in lowercase Press and hold fn shift to type with the key in uppercase Releasing fn returns a keypad key to its set function For example a keypad key returns to its keypad function if the keypad is turned ...

Page 46: ...n most keypad keys type numbers When num lock mode is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work To turn num lock mode on or off on an external numeric keypad as you work press the num lk key on the external keypad not on the notebook When an external numeric keypad is turned on and is in num lock mode the num lock light on t...

Page 47: ...Hardware and Software Guide 3 1 3 Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source Use the following table to select a recommended power source for the way you plan to use the notebook ...

Page 48: ...pter Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices AC adapter Optional docking device Optional combination power adapter Å Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems Install or modify system software or write to an optical disc External power supplied thr...

Page 49: ...attery power and you connect the notebook to external power the notebook switches to external power If the notebook is running on external power and contains a charged battery pack and you disconnect the notebook from external power the notebook switches to battery power A Power Meter icon is displayed by default in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar The Power Meter icon changes...

Page 50: ...e provided in this chapter The power standby light associated with the power standby button and the power standby light on the front of the notebook display the same information The power standby light associated with the power standby button is visible only when the notebook is open the power standby light on the front of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed 1 Display switch 4 fn f...

Page 51: ...ng your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is a recommended precaution When you resume from standby your work is returned instantly to the screen By default the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on battery power and after 20 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is running on external power For information about...

Page 52: ...takes a little longer than resuming from standby but is much faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off press the power standby button If the notebook is in hibernation your work is returned to the screen If the notebook is off Windows loads When the notebook is running on battery power hibernation is...

Page 53: ...of an inserted battery pack remove the battery pack and store it in a cool dry location If an external power supply is uncertain Initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook A power supply may become uncertain because of conditions such as an electrical storm or a nearly discharged battery pack Interference with Drive Media To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality do not initiate stan...

Page 54: ... the notebook Press the power standby button Pressing the power standby button turns on the notebook from standby hibernation or shutdown Power standby lights are turned on Operating system is loaded Shut down the notebook In Windows XP Home select Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off In Windows XP Professional select Start Turn Off Computer Shut down OK Power standby lights are turned off Operating s...

Page 55: ...lights blink Screen is cleared Allow the system to initiate standby No action is required The system initiates standby After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power After 20 minutes of inactivity while running on external power Power standby lights blink Screen is cleared Resume from standby Briefly press the power standby button or Open the notebook Power standby lights are turned...

Page 56: ...n list Power standby lights are turned off Screen is cleared Allow the system to initiate hibernation No action is required If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled the system initiates hibernation After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low battery condition Power standby lights are turned off Screen is cleared Restore fro...

Page 57: ...s in the sequence provided Press ctrl alt del Then In Windows XP Home select Shut Down Turn Off In Windows XP Professional select Shut down from the drop down list and then select OK Press and hold down the power standby button for at least 4 seconds Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For battery pack removal instructions refer to the Replacing a Battery Pack secti...

Page 58: ...or create a custom power scheme select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and then follow the instructions on the screen Setting a Standby Password To set the notebook to prompt for a password before resuming from standby select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Select the Advanced tab select the check box for Prompt for password when computer...

Page 59: ... drop down list for When I close the lid of my portable computer The function of the display switch when you open the display is unaffected by these settings When you open the display while the notebook is in standby the display switch turns on the notebook To change the function of the power standby button select a function from the drop down list for When I press the power button on my computer ...

Page 60: ... you are charging an in use battery pack Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it When you charge the battery pack charge it fully A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter or through an optional docking device or through an optional combination pow...

Page 61: ...rmining the amount of charge in a battery pack refer to the Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack section next in this chapter Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase the accuracy of battery charge reports Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it When you charge a battery pack charge...

Page 62: ...n on the taskbar check box and then select OK Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level For example the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD an...

Page 63: ... Hibernation is enabled by default To verify that hibernation remains enabled select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Hibernate tab If hibernation is enabled the Enable Hibernation check box is selected Resolving Low Battery Conditions ÄCAUTION To prevent problems when restoring from hibernation If the notebook has reached a critical low battery condition and has begun...

Page 64: ...nused for one month or more When the notebook has been running primarily on external power and rarely on battery power for more than one month When battery charge displays report large changes in the percent of power remaining within 2 minutes For example if the Power Meter displays 20 percent of a full charge remaining and then less than 2 minutes later displays only 5 percent of a full charge re...

Page 65: ...otebook 2 Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter or an optional combination power adapter The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges 3 Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged The notebook battery light is turned off Discharging the Battery Pack ÄCAUTION To prevent loss of work save your work before beginning an...

Page 66: ...ation To disable hibernation Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Hibernate tab Then deselect the Enable Hibernation check box 2 Display the settings on the Power Schemes tab To access the Power Schemes tab Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab 3 Record all settings in the Plugged in column and all settings in the Run...

Page 67: ...s fully charged 3 Display the settings on the Power Schemes tab To access the Power Schemes tab Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab 4 Reenter the settings you recorded earlier for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column 5 Select OK ÄCAUTION To prevent an unintended battery drain and a potential loss of work when the ...

Page 68: ...connect from the notebook any external devices that are not plugged into an external power source Stop or remove an inserted PC Card Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card Turn off a device connected to the S Video out jack Use optional externally powered speakers instead of the internal speakers whenever possible When you use the internal speakers minimize system volume Volume can be a...

Page 69: ...follow the instructions on the screen Select or create a power scheme that minimizes power use For more information about using power schemes refer to the Using Power Schemes section earlier in this chapter Replacing a Battery Pack ÄCAUTION To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source shut down the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery p...

Page 70: ...though battery packs vary by model the removal procedure is the same for all models To remove a battery pack 1 Turn the notebook upside down 2 Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack 3 Tilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the battery bay 3 ...

Page 71: ...ing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model the insertion procedure is the same for all models To insert a battery pack 1 Turn the notebook upside down 2 Lower the battery pack 1 into the battery bay and rotate it 2 until it is seated ...

Page 72: ...k that has been stored for one month or more before using it Disposing of a Used Battery Pack ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush or puncture a battery pack short the external contacts on a battery pack or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water Do not expose a battery pack to high temperatures above 60 C 140 F Replace only with a battery pack approved for this...

Page 73: ...nal speakers identified in the following illustration play sound in stereo from applications the operating system games drive media the Internet and other sources If an external device such as headphones is connected to the audio out jack the internal speakers are disabled ...

Page 74: ... Audio Devices and then select the Volume tab To access additional sound quality settings such as balance select the Advanced button in the Device volume pane To display a volume icon in the notification area select the check box for Place volume icon in the taskbar and then select OK To adjust volume using the notebook volume buttons To decrease volume press the volume down button 1 To mute or re...

Page 75: ...ngle sound channel plug into the audio out jack The audio out jack sometimes called a headphone jack connects optional headphones or externally powered stereo speakers The audio out jack identified in the following illustration is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio video device such as a television or VCR When you connect a device to the audio out jack use only a 3 5 mm plug When...

Page 76: ...ne with a 3 5 mm plug If you connect a dynamic microphone the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved External Video Devices Connecting an S Video Device Select Models Only Connecting the Audio The S Video out jack select models only supports video signals only If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and display...

Page 77: ...he Audio Out Headphone Jack section earlier in this chapter S PDIF audio support is only available through an optional expansion product Connecting the Video Select Models Only To transmit video signals through the S Video out jack you need a standard S Video cable available from most computer or electronics retailers Plug one end of the S Video cable into the notebook S Video out jack illustrated...

Page 78: ...e Hotkeys section in Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard CD and DVD Procedures Inserting or Removing a Disc Use the following procedures to insert or remove an optical disc such as a CD or a DVD A disc that is playing must be stopped before it can be removed To stop a disc press the fn f10 hotkey To insert a disc Be sure the notebook is turned on Then press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to r...

Page 79: ...is turned off a Insert the end of a small object like a paper clip into the release access 5 in the front bezel of the drive b Press the paper clip gently into the release access until the media tray is released c Pull the tray outward remove the disc and then close the media tray ...

Page 80: ...trols in your video CD player application To play pause or resume an inserted audio CD or a DVD press the fn f9 hotkey 2 To stop an inserted audio CD or a DVD that is playing press the fn f10 hotkey 3 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD that is playing press the fn f11 hotkey 4 To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD that is playing...

Page 81: ...aining digital photographs begin playing the first track of a CD containing music or display the names of the folders and files on a CD containing data files You can also set the notebook to prompt you for a preference each time you insert a disc or to do nothing when you insert a disc At many AutoPlay settings there may be a pause of several seconds while AutoPlay opens both the disc and the asso...

Page 82: ...ck may stop and the screen may be cleared To return to your work press the power standby button and then restart the disc Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process ÄCAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to a disc Before writing to a disc connect the notebook to a reliable external power source Do not write to a disc while the notebook is running on battery power Before writing to a disc close all ...

Page 83: ...re that may be included with your notebook Windows Media Player Plays audio CDs and DVDs and copies audio and data CDs It also plays common audio and video file types such as MP3 WMA AVI MPG and WMV This software is included with the Windows operating system InterVideo WinDVD Plays video CDs and DVD movies This software is preinstalled on select notebooks You can also obtain this software by any o...

Page 84: ... select notebooks For more information about using multimedia software refer to the online Help for the software Your notebook may include additional multimedia software Be sure to explore Your desktop icons The software listed at Start All Programs The preloaded items that may be available at Start All Programs SW Setup Observing the Copyright Warning It is a criminal offense under applicable cop...

Page 85: ...into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled an installation wizard is displayed If Autorun is disabled select Start Run Enter x setup exe where x is your CD drive designation and then select OK 5 When the installation wizard is displayed follow the installation instructions on the screen 6 Restart the notebook if prompted Repeat the installation procedure for all software you want to install WinD...

Page 86: ...mes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent field in the WinDVD window The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes The region codes help protect copyrights internationally You can play a DVD co...

Page 87: ...n the DVD Region tab 4 Select OK 5 For additional information refer to the Windows operating system Help and Support Using WinDVD To change the region settings on a drive using WinDVD 1 Open WinDVD through one of the following methods Select the WinDVD Player icon on the notification area Select Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD 2 Right click the WinDVD player window 3 Select ...

Page 88: ...ess local area networks WLANs in corporate offices your home and public places such as airports restaurants coffee shops hotels and universities Hotspots are public places where you can access a wireless network Contact your Internet service provider ISP or search the Web for a list of hotspots near you A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless enabled devices such as n...

Page 89: ...tration shows the wireless button 1 and wireless lights 2 In addition to the wireless button and wireless lights your wireless notebook may have the following software controls to turn on turn off enable and disable your wireless devices Wireless Control Description Wireless Assistant utility select models only Enables you to turn on and off 802 11 and Bluetooth wireless devices individually For m...

Page 90: ... a printer and files without additional pieces of hardware or software The terms wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably There are 3 popular implementations of 802 11 wireless devices 802 11b 802 11b g 802 11a b g Computers with 802 11 wireless devices may support 1 or more of 3 industry standards 802 11b the first popular standard supports data rates of up to 11 M...

Page 91: ...d high speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ISP A wireless router purchased separately 2 Your wireless notebook 3 which varies in appearance by model The illustration below shows an example of a completed wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet As your network grows additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to acce...

Page 92: ...bout turning on a wireless device refer to Wireless Device Power States Verify that your router is correctly installed and configured For instructions refer to your router documentation Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect your notebook to the WLAN For additional information about this feature select Start Help and Support Functional range for subsequent W...

Page 93: ...ecurity Features When you set up your home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN always ensure that security features are protecting the WLAN If you do not enable security on your WLAN an unauthorized wireless user can access your data and use your Internet connection without your knowledge The most common security levels are Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Personal and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP In...

Page 94: ... Right click in the My Computer window c Select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager Network Adapters 2 Identify the 802 11 wireless device from the list that is displayed The listing for an 802 11 wireless device includes the term wireless LAN WLAN or 802 11 If no 802 11 wireless device is listed either your notebook does not have an integrated 802 11 wireless device or the driver for the 802 1...

Page 95: ...owing functions Personal Information Management PIM item transfer Enables the exchange of information files such as business cards calendar items notes and message items between Bluetooth computers or devices PIM synchronization Synchronizes PIM data between a Bluetooth wireless device and a notebook PDA or cell phone using Bluetooth File Transfer Enables the exchange of files between Bluetooth co...

Page 96: ...on between a Bluetooth enabled camera and other Bluetooth devices The camera can be controlled remotely by a notebook and images can be transferred from a camera to be stored on a notebook or to be printed Human interface device Provides a wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices such as keyboards pointing devices gaming devices and remote monitoring devices Fax Provides a Bluetooth connecti...

Page 97: ...ireless devices in conjunction with the Wireless Assistant software utility By default any 802 11 or Bluetooth wireless device and the wireless light 2 are turned on when you turn on the notebook Turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect your notebook to a WLAN For information on setting up a WLAN refer to Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home ...

Page 98: ...y When the wireless devices are disabled you must enable them before you can turn them on or off with Wireless Assistant To view the state of the wireless devices place the pointer over the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area or open Wireless Assistant by double clicking the icon in the notification area Wireless Assistant refers to an 802 11 wireless device as WLAN and Wireless LAN W...

Page 99: ...the wireless button disables both devices It does not turn on the devices Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are disabled Wireless light is off You want to turn on one or both devices 1 Press the wireless button The devices return to their previous on or off state 2 If the wireless devices are turned off right click the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area 3 Select t...

Page 100: ... Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned off Wireless light is off You want to disable both devices Press the wireless button Wireless Assistant shows that one device is turned on and the other device is turned off Wireless light is on You want to disable both devices Press the wireless button You want to turn off the device that is on 1 Right click the Wireless Assistant icon in t...

Page 101: ...d data from a variety of risks Depending on how and where you use your computer some security features may be unnecessary It is recommended that you follow the procedures described later in this guide for using Antivirus software Windows updates Firewall software In addition to the Windows operating system security measures the following table may help you decide which other security features to u...

Page 102: ...e Unauthorized access to data Firewall software Windows updates Unauthorized access to the Setup utility BIOS settings and other system identification information Administrator password in the Setup utility Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot used with an optional security cable For additional information on the security cable slot refer to Optional Security Cable The Setup ut...

Page 103: ...ssword or Windows administrator password Setup Utility and Windows Passwords Most security features use passwords Whenever you set a password write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the computer Setup utility security features and Windows operating system security features function independently For example a device disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled in Win...

Page 104: ...ribes their functions For additional information about Windows passwords such as screen saver passwords select Start Help and Support Setup Utility Passwords Function Administrator password Protects access to the Setup utility Power on password Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on restarted or restored from hibernation Windows Passwords Function Administrator pas...

Page 105: ...ws password must be entered when the computer is turned on restarted or restored from hibernation If a Windows standby password is set the Windows standby password not a Setup utility power on password must be entered when the computer is resumed from standby or restored from hibernation Choosing a Password The same password used for a Setup utility password can be used for another Setup utility p...

Page 106: ... utility The administrator password Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password although both passwords can be identical Is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Must be set and entered with the same keys For example an administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys Can...

Page 107: ...an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter To delete an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Password field and then press enter 4 times 5 To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility press f10 and then follow the instru...

Page 108: ...puter is turned on restarted or restored from hibernation A power on password Is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Must be set and entered with the same keys For example a power on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys Can include any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not...

Page 109: ...wer on password type the current password in the Enter Current Password field type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter To delete a power on password type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and then press enter 4 times 3 To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on ...

Page 110: ...ower left corner of the screen 2 Select Security Device Security and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select an item Then To disable an item press f5 or f6 to toggle the field for the item to Disable and then press enter To reenble an item press f5 or f6 to toggle the field for the item to Enable and then press enter 4 When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed p...

Page 111: ...d in most cases repair damage they have caused To protect your computer against viruses it is recommended that you use antivirus software To provide protection against newly discovered viruses the antivirus software must be updated Norton AntiVirus is preinstalled on the computer For more information about using and updating the Norton AntiVirus software Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus ...

Page 112: ...d To update your system using the Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc 1 Insert the disc into the drive The disc automatically runs the installation application 2 Follow the on screen instructions to install all updates This could take several minutes 3 Remove the disc Additional updates to your operating system and other software included on your computer may have become available after ...

Page 113: ...eatures such as logging and reporting automatic alarms and user interfaces for configuring the firewall Your computer comes with preinstalled firewall software Refer to the firewall documentation or contact the firewall manufacturer Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To te...

Page 114: ...being mishandled or stolen To install a security cable 1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot 3 and then lock the cable lock with the key Your computer may look different from the illustrations in this guide The location of the security cable slot varies by model ...

Page 115: ... the device to the jack or jack on the notebook specified by the device manufacturer 3 Plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet 4 Turn on the device If a properly connected monitor or other display device does not display an image try pressing the fn f4 hotkey to switch the image to the connected device To disconnect a powered external device from the notebook 1 Turn off the device 2 D...

Page 116: ...ing device that can be either powered or unpowered USB hubs can be connected to a USB port on the notebook or to other USB hubs Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system Powered hubs must be connected to external power Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB port on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub The 3 USB port...

Page 117: ...rage device to the notebook Scanners digital cameras and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection You may have to load device specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices For information about device specific software refer to the device documentation or to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider The notebook 1394 port illustrated below supports IEEE 139...

Page 118: ... Advanced Setup Utility Features section in Chapter 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software For more information about modem wireless and network connections select Start Help and Support The Help and Support Center provides communication information that includes instructions tutorials and wizards that can help you set up or troubleshoot a variety of connections Digital Memory Cards...

Page 119: ... the Setting AutoPlay Preferences section in Chapter 4 Multimedia The Digital Media Slot light and the Digital Media Slot described in the following sections are available only on models which include a Digital Media Slot Using the Digital Media Slot Light The Digital Media Slot light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is being accessed The Digital Media Slot light is turned off whe...

Page 120: ...g a digital memory card into the Digital Media Slot Do not move or transport the notebook while a digital memory card is inserted in the Digital Media Slot To insert a digital memory card 1 Hold the card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently slide the card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated The card will extend outward slightly beyond the notebook ...

Page 121: ...nd complete all activities that are using the card To stop a data transfer select the cancel button in the Windows Copying window 2 Select the My Computer icon on the Windows Desktop 3 Right click the drive assigned to the card and then select Eject The card is stopped but is not released from the 6 in 1 Digital Media Slot 4 Slide the card out of the slot ...

Page 122: ...e drivers for your operating system Do not install other software such as card services socket services or enablers that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer A PC Card is a credit card sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA PC Cards can be used to add modem sound storage wireless communica...

Page 123: ...event damage to the PC Card connectors Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted 1 Hold the PC Card label side up with the connectors facing the notebook 2 Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated ...

Page 124: ...orted by the PC Card Then To stop the PC Card select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area and then select the PC Card To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon right click the taskbar select Properties clear the Hide inactive icons check box and then select OK To remove the PC Card stop the PC Card as described above and then proceed to step 2 2 Press the PC Card eject button ...

Page 125: ... varies by notebook model An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it as instructed in the drive documentation to one of the USB ports or to the 1394 port Hard drive capacity can also be added with a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as an SD Card Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by the IDE Integrated Drive Electr...

Page 126: ...arge chapter in Regulatory and Safety Notices on the User Guides CD Excessive force can damage drive connectors When you insert a drive use only enough force to seat the drive Handle a drive carefully Do not drop it Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to devices with magnetic fields Products with magnetic fields include video and audio tape erasure products monitors and speakers Security dev...

Page 127: ...work close all open applications and shut down the notebook If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack For battery pack removal instructions refer to the Replacing a Battery Pac...

Page 128: ...nts 3 To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab lift the cover 1 upward and away from the notebook 2 4 To remove the hard drive pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay ...

Page 129: ...s and Replacements Hardware and Software Guide 7 15 5 To insert the replacement hard drive tilt the connector edge of the hard drive 1 downward and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2 ...

Page 130: ...are Upgrades and Replacements 6 Replace the hard drive cover a Place the cover over the hard drive bay b Slide the cover 1 slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2 7 Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws ...

Page 131: ...r by replacing installed memory modules When RAM is increased the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file Before you increase RAM it is recommended that you verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file To display the amount of RAM in the system Select Start Help and Support To display both the amount of free space on yo...

Page 132: ...lling a memory module ÄCAUTION To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic components before beginning this procedure discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to the Electrostatic Discharge chapter in Regulatory and Safety Notices on the User Guides CD 1 Save your work and close all...

Page 133: ...Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Hardware and Software Guide 7 19 6 Turn the notebook upside down 7 Loosen the 2 memory compartment screws 1 and then lift up and remove the memory compartment cover 2 ...

Page 134: ...module To remove a memory module a Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1 The module tilts upward b Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot 2 c To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container ...

Page 135: ...to a vacant memory compartment insert the module into the lower slot The following illustration shows a memory module being inserted into the second slot of a memory compartment that already contains a memory module b With the module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory compartment press the module into the memory slot until it is seated 2 c Push the module downward until the retent...

Page 136: ... align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook and then slide the cover over the memory compartment until it is seated 1 10 Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws 2 11 Replace the battery pack reconnect the notebook to external power and then restart the notebook ...

Page 137: ...nstructions refer to Using System Restore later in this chapter You may find that the easiest way to update the software provided with your notebook is to use the software update links provided at Start Help and Support If you prefer to work from more detailed instructions the supplementary information in the following sections can help you to Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook ca...

Page 138: ...ftware updates particularly a ROM update Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook you may need the following information The product category is Notebook The product name product number P N and serial number S N are provided on the Service Tag The information on the Service Tag is provided at Start Help and Support and on the Service Tag label affixed to the b...

Page 139: ...be displayed in the Setup utility The procedure for displaying ROM information is described in this section For more information about using the Setup utility refer to the Setup Utility section later in this chapter To display ROM information in the Setup utility 1 To open the Setup utility turn on or restart the notebook in Windows and then press f10 while the prompt Press F10 to enter setup is d...

Page 140: ...ons provide instructions for downloading and installing A ROM update A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update for example an application update Downloading and Installing a ROM Update ÄCAUTION To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter ...

Page 141: ... of your notebook 4 Press enter 5 Select the operating system running on your notebook 6 Select the BIOS category 7 At the download area a Record the date name or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to the hard drive b Record the path to the default o...

Page 142: ...ou recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive containing the update 3 To begin the installation open the folder and then double click the file with an exe extension for example Filename exe The ROM update installation begins 4 To complete the installation follow the instructions on the screen After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file ...

Page 143: ...ws Explorer 5 In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window select My Computer Local Disk C or your hard drive designation SWSetup The destination folder for most downloads from the http www hp com support Web site is the SWSetup folder If you don t see the download in the SWSetup folder look in the My Documents folder 6 In the destination folder select the name or number of the software package...

Page 144: ... your personal settings or add software or hardware Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your system files and settings It is recommended that you manually set restore points Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware Periodically whenever the system is performing optimally Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files For ex...

Page 145: ...p and Support System Restore Setup Utility The Setup utility is a ROM based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for startup security and other preferences Step by step instructions for setting specific preferences are included by topic earlier ...

Page 146: ...enter 4 When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed press enter to save your preference 5 To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts in Windows Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows based it does not su...

Page 147: ...Windows and then press f10 while the prompt Press F10 to enter setup is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Access the system information on the Main and Advanced menus To display most of the system information available in the Setup utility use the arrow keys to select the Main menu To display video memory information use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu 3 To close the Se...

Page 148: ...art the notebook in Windows and then press f10 while the prompt Press F10 to enter setup is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Select Exit Load Setup Defaults and then press f10 3 When the Setup Confirmation is displayed press enter to save your preferences 4 To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen The Setup utilit...

Page 149: ...y features available for advanced users include a hard drive self test a Network Service Boot and settings for boot order preferences The F12 to boot from LAN message that is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot The Press ESC to change boot order message that ...

Page 150: ...turn to the menu display Then use arrow keys to select the Exit menu Exit Saving Changes and then press enter When you use the f10 procedure you are offered an option to return to the Setup utility When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure the Setup utility closes when you press enter To close the Setup utility without saving your changes from the current session If the Setup utility menus ar...

Page 151: ...or transport the notebook in extreme environments Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft ...

Page 152: ...ugh the notebook can be powered from a stand alone DC power source it is strongly that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied with or approved for an HP notebook The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 Vrms Input Power Ra...

Page 153: ...products that connect to the notebook through the expansion port may include a docking device or a media cable The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port on your notebook Feature Support USB 2 0 Yes 10 100 Ethernet Yes Gigabit Ethernet No IEEE 1394 4 pin port Yes Consumer IR for optional remote control only Yes Power inputs 65 W Composite TV Yes S V...

Page 154: ...dio in jack 1 10 4 4 audio out jack 1 10 4 3 AutoPlay 4 9 4 14 Autorun 4 14 B base docking See docking device battery bay 1 17 1 20 battery light displaying charge status 3 15 3 16 identifying 1 9 3 4 battery pack battery power vs AC power 3 1 calibrating 3 18 charging 3 14 conserving power 3 22 diagnostic information 8 11 disposing of 3 26 inserting 3 25 low battery conditions 3 16 monitoring cha...

Page 155: ... 7 4 caps lock light 1 5 card and socket services PC Card 7 8 card See digital memory cards memory PC Card category view Windows XP 2 3 CDs audio hotkeys 4 8 copying 4 10 copyright warning 4 11 creating 4 10 inserting removing 4 6 playing 4 8 4 10 setting AutoPlay preferences 4 9 writing to 4 10 See also recovery discs Certificate of Authenticity label 1 20 classic view Windows 2 3 combination pow...

Page 156: ... protecting playback 3 7 display release button 1 10 display switch identifying 1 4 3 4 setting preferences 3 13 display internal controlling brightness 2 12 switching image 2 10 docking device as power source 3 2 docking undocking while using disc diskette 4 10 expansionportonnotebook 1 12 monitor port 2 10 USB support 7 2 driver recovery disc 1 19 drivers reinstalling or repairing 1 19 drives ad...

Page 157: ...y airport security 7 12 displaying amount of free space on 7 17 replacing internal 7 13 self test 8 13 space on required for hibernation file 7 17 hard drive bay identifying 1 17 replacing hard drive 7 13 headphone jack 1 10 4 3 headphones 4 3 Help and Support Center 2 8 hibernation avoiding when using discs diskettes 3 7 4 10 defined 3 6 enabling disabling 3 6 identifying 7 13 initiated during cr...

Page 158: ...dio in 1 10 4 4 audio out 1 10 4 3 microphone jack 4 4 RJ 11 1 12 RJ 45 1 12 S Video out 1 15 4 4 See also connectors ports K keyboard external 2 7 keypad embedded numeric identifying 1 2 2 15 procedures 2 16 keypad external numeric procedures 2 18 keys fn 1 2 function f1 f2 etc 1 1 hotkeys 1 1 2 5 keypad 1 2 2 15 num lock 2 16 scroll lock 2 7 shift 2 17 3 10 Windows applications 1 2 Windows logo ...

Page 159: ... Stick Pro 7 4 microphone 4 4 microphone jack 1 10 4 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 1 20 Mini PCI compartment 1 16 model identifying notebook 2 8 8 2 modem country specific adapter 1 18 documentation 7 4 Modem Approval label 1 20 modem cable 1 18 modem jack 1 12 monitor connecting 7 1 switching image 2 10 7 1 monitor port 1 12 mouse external setting preferences 2 3 USB 7 2 MultiMedi...

Page 160: ...4 6 6 power on 6 4 6 8 QuickLock 2 12 Setup utility 6 3 standby 3 12 6 4 user 6 4 Windows 6 3 Windows administrator 2 12 Windows user 2 12 PC Card configuring 7 8 inserting removing 7 9 stopping 7 10 types supported 7 8 PC Card eject button 1 13 7 10 PC Card slot 1 13 7 9 pointing device 2 2 ports 1394 1 14 7 3 expansion port 1 12 external monitor 1 12 2 10 USB 1 12 1 14 7 2 See also connectors ja...

Page 161: ... 7 4 recovery discs 1 19 region settings DVD 4 14 regulatory information Modem Approval label 1 20 Regulatory label 1 20 wireless certification labels 1 20 reinstalling or repairing software 1 19 release latch battery pack 1 17 3 24 reset emergency shutdown procedures 3 11 restore point 8 8 RJ 11 jack 1 12 RJ 45 jack 1 12 ROM determining current version of 8 3 downloading and installing 8 4 obtain...

Page 162: ...ftPaq 8 4 8 6 software antivirus 6 11 AutoPlay 4 9 firewall 6 2 6 13 Internet Connection Wizard 2 9 Power Meter 3 16 reinstalling or repairing 1 19 repair reinstallation documentation 8 9 ROMPaq 8 4 security features 6 1 Setup utility 8 9 SoftPaq 8 4 System Restore 8 8 updating 8 1 speakers external 4 3 internal 1 10 4 1 specifications operating environment A 1 rated input power A 2 standby avoidi...

Page 163: ...ive system emergency shutdown procedures 3 11 USB devices connecting 7 2 USB ports identifying 1 12 1 14 user password 6 4 V VCR connecting audio 4 3 connecting video 4 4 vents exhaust 1 11 1 17 video device connecting 4 4 7 1 turning on or off 4 6 viruses antivirus software 6 11 volume buttons 1 7 volume adjusting 4 2 W Windows applications key 1 2 Windows category vs Windows classic view 2 3 Win...

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