HP 370697-002 Reference Manual

Re f er ence Guide HP Notebook Ser ie s Doc ument P art Number: 3 7 06 9 7 -00 2 Apr i l 2005 This guide explains ho w to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on battery pack and po wer management, e xternal de vice connections, and modem and network connections. The last chapter provides additional reference material on modem commands, safety , and regulatory information.
© Copyright 2004, 2005 He wlett-Packard Dev elopment Company , L.P . Microsoft and W indows are U.S. re gistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express w arranty 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. Ref ere n c e G u id e HP Note book Seri es Second E dition A pr il 2005 F irst E dition June 200 4 Document P ar t Nu mber: 3 7 0 6 9 7 -00 2
Refere nc e G ui de ii i Cont ent s 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Front Panel and Right Panel Components . . . . . . . . 1–2 Left Panel and Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Bottom Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Setting Up Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 Step 2: Connect AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10 Step 5: Set Up Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Default Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 To Reset the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 To Change the Boot Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 To Use the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 To Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 To Use the Function Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6 To Use the One-Touch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7 To Use the Windows and Applications Keys . . . . . . 2–8 To Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
i v R ef er ence Gui de Cont en ts Using CDs or DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10 To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10 To Play DVD Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11 To Write to DVD Media (Sel ect Models Only) . . . 2–12 To Create or Copy CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12 Securing Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13 To Set Up Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13 To Lock Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14 To Protect Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14 To Lock the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15 Taking Care of Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15 To Protect Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15 To Maintain Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 To Safeguard Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 To Extend the Life of the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17 To Clean Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 To Check Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 To Recharge the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs . . . . . . . . 3–5 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Cont en ts Refere nc e G ui de v 4 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 To Connect the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Special Restrictions in Certain Countries . . . . . . . . . 4–3 To Change Your Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4–7 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 To Connect an Audio Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Switching the Display to the External Monitor (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7 To Connect an Infrared Device (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7 Installing Additional RAM (Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9 To Install a RAM Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . 5–10 Replacing the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12 To Replace the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1 Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
v i R ef er ence Gui de Cont en ts Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5 Heat Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6 Infrared Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Pr oblems . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9 Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13 Performance Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14 Power and Battery Pack Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15 Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19 Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–20 Wireless Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22 Configuring Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–24 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web . . . . . . . 6–29 Using System Recovery Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–29 Safeguarding Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–30 Operating System (OS) CD Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–31 OS CD Reinstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–32 Reinstalling Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–33 Restoring Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–33 Index
Refere nc e G ui de 1– 1 1 Get ting Star ted wit h Y our Notebook Id entif ying P ar ts of t h e Notebook Components included with the notebook may v ary b y geographical region and the features you selected. The follo wing tables identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Find the illustrations that closely match your notebook to identify your components.
1–2 Re fer en ce Guide Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Fr ont P anel an d Righ t P anel C omponen ts 1 Main status lights (left to right): pow er mode, hard driv e activity , and batter y 7 CD-ROM, D VD , or other dr ive 2 T ouchP ad, scroll pad, Click b uttons, and an on-off b utton 8 Batter y pac k 3 P ower b utton: tur ns the notebook on and off 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) 4 K eyboard status lights - Infrared por t (select models only) 5 One-T ouch b uttons q Hard drive 6 Notebook open/close latch
Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Refere nc e G ui de 1– 3 L e f t Pa n e l a n d B a c k Pa n e l C o m p o n e n t s 1 A C adapter jac k 9 RJ-11 jack : connects the modem cable 2 Univ ersal serial bus (USB) por ts - PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; location v aries by model) 3 RJ-45 jac k: connects a network cab le q IEEE 1394 por t (select models only) 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) w A udio jac ks (left to right): e xter nal microphone, audio out (headphones) 5 P arallel por t (LPT1): use this por t f or a parallel printer or other parallel de vice (select models only) e V olume control 6 Serial por t (COM1): use this por t f or a serial mouse, modem, printer , or other serial device (select models only) r A udio mute b utton and audio mute lig ht 7 Exter nal monitor por t t Diskette driv e (select models only) 8 Cable loc k slot (secur ity connector)
1–4 Re fer en ce Guide Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Botto m P ane l Comp onent s Ä CA UTION: T o pr e v ent an unr esponsi ve s ys tem and the displa y of a war ning messa ge , install only a Mini P CI de vi ce authori z ed for use in y our notebook b y the gov ernme ntal agenc y that r egulates w ir eless de v ices in y our country . If y ou install a dev ice and then r eceiv e a warning messag e , remo ve the dev ice to restor e notebook functionali ty . Then contact Cu stomer Car e . 1 Hard drive 4 Reset b utton 2 Batter y latch 5 Mini PCI cov er (no user par ts inside) 3 RAM (memor y) cov er
Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Refere nc e G ui de 1– 5 Status Li ghts The notebook includes a number of status lights that report po wer and battery status, dri ve acti vity , and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The follo wing diagram sho ws the main status lights on the front of the notebook. 1 P ower mode ■ On—notebook is on (e v en if the displa y is off) ■ Blinking—notebook is in Standb y ■ Off—notebook is off or in Hiber nation 2 Hard drive activity On—notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Batter y status ■ Green—Batter y pack is fully charged ■ Amber—Batter y pack is charging ■ Blinking—Batter y pack has r eached a lo w-batter y condition ■ Off—No A C pow er is applied, or A C pow er is applied with batter y pac k either close to full-charg e capacity or not installed
1–6 Re fer en ce Guide Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook The ke yboard status lights, located abo ve the k eyboard, indicate the states of the ke yboard locks. 1 Caps Loc k On: Caps Lock is activ e. 2 Num Loc k On: Num Lock is activ e. (The K eypad Loc k must also be on to use the embedded ke ypad.) 3 Ke ypad Lock On: The embedded k eypad is activ e ( Fn F8 ). Num Lock m ust also be on f or the numeric ke ys. Otherwise, cursor control is activ e (as marked on an e xter nal ke yboard).
Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Refere nc e G ui de 1– 7 Set tin g Up Y our Notebook Å W ARN ING: T o reduce the r isk of ser ious inj ury , read the Safety & Comf or t Guide . It desc ribe s pr oper w orkstati on setu p , postur e, and health and w or k habits f or computer us ers , and pr ov ide s important electr ical and mechani cal saf ety infor mation . This guide is located on the W eb at http://www .hp.com/ergo and on the har d dr i v e or on the Doc umentatio n CD that is included w ith the pr oduct . When you set up your notebook for the f irst time, you will connect the A C adapter , charge the battery pack, turn on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® W indo ws® Setup program. Step 1 : Insert t he B a t ter y P a c k Å W ARN ING: Do not mutilate or punc tur e battery packs. Do not dis pose of battery packs in f ire , or they can bur st or e xplode, r eleasing ha z ardous c hemicals. R echar geable battery packs mu st be r ecyc led or disp osed of prope rly . T o install the battery pack: 1. T urn the notebook upside do wn. 2. Insert the connector end of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment, then slide the battery pack in until it latches.
1–8 Re fer en ce Guide Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Step 2 : C onnec t A C P o w er Ä CA UTION: Use onl y the A C adapter includ ed w ith y our notebook (or other appr ov ed adapter that meets the po w er r equir ements of the notebook). Using the wr ong A C adapter co uld damage the notebook or adapter , cause dat a loss , and may vo id yo ur w arr ant y . 1. Plug the A C adapter into the notebook. 2. Connect the po wer cord to the A C adapter . 3. Plug the po wer cord into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts char ging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with the section “Step 3: Connect a Phone Line. ”
Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Refere nc e G ui de 1– 9 Step 3: Connec t a Phone Line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. Plug the other end of the te lephone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. For details about using the modem, see “Using the Modem. ”
1–10 R efe r ence Gui de Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Step 4 : T urn On t he N otebook Press the po wer b utton abov e the left side of the keyboard. The notebook boots up, and W indo ws starts automatically . ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery po wer , the battery pack may be out of po wer . Plug in the A C adapter , then press the po wer b utton again. Lea v e the A C adapter plugged in for se veral hours to fully char ge the battery pack. Char ge times will v ary . Å W ARN ING: T his notebook is designed to r un demanding applicati ons at full po wer . As a re sult of inc r eased po wer consum ption , it is normal fo r the notebook to feel w arm or hot w hen used continuo usl y . T o av oid potenti al discomf ort or burns , do not bloc k the air ve nts or use the notebook on y our lap for e xtended peri ods. T he notebook complies w ith the us er -accessible surface tem per atur e limits def ined by the Inter national S tandar d for Saf ety of Inf ormati on T e ch nolog y E quipmen t (IE C 6 09 50).
Getting Started w ith Y our Notebook Re f er ence Guid e 1–11 Step 5: Set Up Windo w s Y our notebook has the Microsoft W indows operating system preinstalled on its hard dri v e. The first time you turn on your notebook, the W indo ws Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup. 1. Follo w the Setup program instructions on the screen. If the program prompts you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Check the modem country or region settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardw are > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your country/region.
HP Manual T itle 2–1 2 B a sic O pera tion Op erating Y our Notebook Y ou can start and stop your notebook by using the po wer button. At other times, po wer considerations, types of acti v e connections, and startup time may cause you to use alternati v e methods to start or stop your notebook. This chapter describes se v eral methods.
2–2 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation Defaul t P o w er Settings Y ou can also customize the way these po wer modes work. See the “Battery Packs and Po wer Management” chapter in this guide. P ower mode T o enter this mode Function ON —P ower status light will tur non. Briefly press the power but t o n. P owers on the notebook. OFF —P ower status light will tur n off . Select Star t > T ur n Off Computer > T ur n Off. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the pow er bu tton f or 4 seconds to tur n off the notebook. P owers off the notebook. Standby —P ower status light will b link. Select Star t > T ur n Off Computer > Stand By . -or- Allow the system to time out. ■ Sav es significant pow er . ■ T urns off the display and other components. ■ Maintains current session in RAM. ■ Restar ts quickly . ■ Restores network connections. Hibernation —P ower status light will tur n off . If the notebook is already on, briefly press the power but t o n. -or- Press Fn F12. -or- Allow the system to time out. ■ Sav es maximum pow er . ■ Sav es current session to disk, then shuts down. ■ Restores network connections.
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–3 T o Reset t he N otebook Occasionally , you may find that W indo ws or the notebook has stopped responding and will not let you turn of f the notebook. If this happens, try the follo wing procedures in this order: ■ If possible, shut do wn W indo ws. Press ctrl alt del, then select Shut Do wn > Restart. -or - ■ Press the po wer b utton for at least 4 seconds until the display shuts do wn. Unsa ved data will be lost. Press the po wer button again to restart. -or - ■ Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset b utton on the bottom of the notebook, then press the po wer b utton to restart. T o Change the Bo ot De v ice The notebook normally boots from its internal hard dri v e. Y ou can also boot the notebook from a diskette dri ve, a CD-R OM dri v e, or an internal network interf ace card. 1. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. 2. When the logo screen appears, press esc to display the Boot menu. 3. Use the arro w ke ys to select the boot device, then press enter . If you want to boot from a specif ic de vice whene ver it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility . See “Conf iguring Y our Notebook” in the “T roubleshooting” chapter in this guide.
2–4 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation To U s e t h e To u c h P a d The T ouchPad includes an on-of f button so you can turn of f the T ouchPad to a v oid moving the pointer accidentally when you are typing. The indicator light turns of f when you turn of f the T ouchPad. 1 Click b uttons. The Click buttons w ork like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse 2 To u c h P a d (touch-sensitive pointing de vice). 3 T ouchP ad on-off b utton and indicator light. 4 Scr oll pad. The scroll pad scrolls vertically to display the contents of the activ e window .
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–5 T o Us e th e T ap to C lic k Func tion of t h e To u c h P a d The T ap to Click function of your T ouchPad is enabled b y default. T o disable it, follow the instructions included here: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardw a re > Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2. Select the T apping tab . 3. In the left panel, clear the T apping check box. 4. Select Apply > OK. The T ap to Click function is now disabled.
2–6 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation T o Us e th e Func tion Hot K e y s The combination of the Fn ke y plus another ke y creates a hot ke y—a shortcut ke y sequence—for v arious system controls. T o use a hot ke y , press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second ke y , then release both ke ys. This hot key Does this Fn F1 Decreases the displa y brightness. Fn F2 Increases the displa y brightness. Fn F5 T oggles the external monitor on and off. Fn F8 T oggles the built-in ke ypad on and off. Does not aff ect an e xternal ke yboard. If Num Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor contro l is activ e (as mar ked on an e xternal keyboard). Fn F12 Initiates Hiber nation. Fn NumLock T oggles Scroll Lock on and off . Fn Page Up Increases the audio v olume and cancels the mute setting. Fn P age Down Decreases the audio v olume. Fn Backspace Mutes/unmutes the audio output. Fn
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–7 To U s e t h e O n e - To u c h B u t t o n s Y our notebook includes 5 One-T ouch buttons that can start any application or open a document or W eb site b y pressing a single ke y . Press a One-T ouch button to open the corresponding application, document, or W eb site. T o program a One-T ouch b utton: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Utilities > One-T ouch. 2. On the One-T ouch tab, select the button you want to reprogram. 3. T ype a label for the button, then select the application, document, folder , or W eb site you want the button to open. 4. If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-T ouch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab .
2–8 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation T o Us e th e Windo w s an d App lica tions K e y s The W indows k e y brings up the W indows Start menu. This is the same as selecting the Start b utton on the taskbar . The Applications ke y brings up the shortcut menu for the selected item. This is the same menu that appears when you right-click while pointing at the selected item. This key combination Does this Windows key E Runs Windows Explorer Windows key F1 Runs Windows Help Windows key F Runs Windows Find: Search Windows key M Minimizes all displa yed windo ws Shift Windows key M Retur ns all minimized windo ws to original size Windows key R Runs the Windows Run dialog bo x
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–9 T o T ype Alter na te G raphi cs Usin g t he AL T GR K e y Non-U.S. ke yboards ha ve an AL T GR key to the right of the spacebar and ke ys on the ke yboard that show International characters. These special characters appear on the lo wer -right corner of some ke ys on the ke yboard. F or example: » T o type an AL T GR character , press and hold the AL T GR key , then press the ke y containing the AL T GR character you want to display . ✎ If your keyboard does not have an AL T GR key, you can use the AL T key instead of the AL T GR key to get the same result. 1 Shifted 2 Unshifted 3 AL T GR 1 2 3
2–10 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation Using CDs or D VDs T o Ins ert or Remo v e a CD or D VD Ä CA UTION: Do not r emo ve a CD or D VD w hile the notebook is r eading it, or the noteb ook cou ld stop r esp onding and y ou could lo se data . T o av oid damage to the disk or dr iv e, be sur e to pre ss the CD or D VD firml y onto the sp indle . ✎ The location of the CD or D VD dri ve v aries by model. 1. Press the b utton on the face of the CD or D VD dri ve. If you are using this dri v e for the f irst time, be sure to remov e the cardboard packing insert if present. 2. Press the CD or D VD gently but f irmly onto the spindle (label facing up). -or - Remov e the CD or D VD. 3. Slide the tray back into the module to close it. ✎ If your notebook loses po wer , you ca n manually open the driv e to remov e a CD. Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of the dri v e to open it.
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–11 To P l a y D V D M o v i e s If your notebook is equipped with a D VD or other D VD readable dri v e, it also includes D VD player software that lets you play D VD movies. » Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > D VD Player > InterV ideo W inD VD. ✎ For best performance while playing mo vies on battery power , set the Control Panel Po wer Scheme to Portable/Laptop. ✎ D VDs can hav e regional codes embe dded in the disc data. These codes pre v ent D VD movies from being played outside the re gion of the world in which the y are sold. If you get a re gion code error , you are trying to play a D VD intended for a different re gion. Most D VD dri ves let you change the re gion code only a limited number of times (usually no more than 4). When you reach this limit, your last change to the re gion code will be hard-coded on the D VD dri ve and will be permanent. Y our w arranty does not cov er the e xpense of correcting this situation. Refer to the Help for your D VD player software for details about setting region codes.
2–12 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation T o W rite to D V D Media (S elec t Mod els O nly) If your notebook is equipped with a D VD R W/R and CD-R W Combo Dri v e, you must install your D VD burning softw are from the CDs included with your not ebook before you can write to D VD media. When writing to D VD R or D VD R W media, observe the follo wing guidelines: ■ Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface. ■ Ensure that the A C adapter is connected to the notebook and an A C electrical outlet. ■ Close and exit all other softw are applications, e xcept the CD b urning software (when writing a data disc) or D VD b urning software (when writing a video disc). To C r e a t e o r C o p y C D s If your notebook is equipped with a D VD/CD-R W Combo dri v e, it also includes CD software that lets you cop y or create CDs. Follo w the instructions that are included with the software. Read and write quality may v ary b y media.
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–13 Sec uring Y our Notebook T o Set U p P as sw ord Pr otection Y ou can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is a vailable through W indo ws and through the BIOS Setup utility . See “Configuring Y our Notebook” in the “T roubleshooting” chapter . For complete protection, set passwords in W indo ws as well as through BIOS Setup. T o cancel password protection, set an empty password. W indows 1. Select Start > Control Panel > User Accounts, then select your account. 2. Select Create a Passw ord, then set the password. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Po wer Options. 4. On the Adv anced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the notebook lea ves Standby . To L o c k Y o u r N o t e b o o k T o protect against unauthorized access while your notebook is running, lock the notebook before lea ving it unattended, or set up a screen sa ver with a W indo ws password. Y ou can lock the notebook these ways: ■ If a One-T ouch button is assigned to Quick Lock, press that bu t to n . -or - ■ Press ctrl alt del, then select Lock Computer . T o unlock the notebook, follow your normal logon steps.
2–14 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation T o At tac h an O ption al Sec urit y C ab le Y our notebook includes a b uilt-in connector to secure the notebook with a cable and a lock (such as the K ensington MicroSa ver lock system, a vailable at man y computer stores). 1. Wrap the cable around a secure object. 2. Insert the cable into the security cable slot on the notebook. 3. Lock it with the cable lock ke y , then store the ke y in a safe place aw ay from the notebook. T o Protec t Agains t Viruses V irus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especially important if you use the W eb . Y our notebook comes equipped with Norton AntiV irus software. Because ne w viruses appear frequently , you will also want to keep the program virus def inition s up to date. Norton AntiV irus updates are on the W eb at http://www .symantec.com. Y ou can also get detailed instructions from the program’ s online Help.
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–15 To L o c k t h e H a r d D r i v e The notebook enables you to lock its internal hard dri ve to help keep your information secure. Ä CA UTION: When y ou enable the hard dr iv e lock, the c urr ent BIOS user pass wor d (or administr ator pas s w or d if that is the onl y pass wor d set) is encoded on the har d dr i v e . If y ou mo ve the har d dr i v e to another notebook , y ou cannot acce ss the dr i v e until y ou set the u ser (or administr ator) pas s w or d to mat ch the dr iv e pas s w or d . A fter you mat ch the dr i v e pass wor d, y ou can change the noteboo k (and dr i v e) pass wo rd . I f yo u fo rg e t t h e p a sswo rd, yo u c a n n o t re c ove r yo u r d a t a. 1. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. 2. When the logo screen appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility . 3. From the Security menu, enable Passw ord Required to Boot. 4. From the Security menu, enable Internal hard dri v e lock. 5. Press F10 to sav e and exit BIOS Setup. T akin g C are of Y our Notebook Follo w these recommendations to maintain your notebook during e v eryday use and pre vent potential ph ysical damage or data loss. To P r o t e c t Y o u r H a r d D r i v e Hard dri v es, as well as othe r internal components, are not indestructible and can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation. ■ A void b umps or jolts. ■ Do not operate the notebook while tra veling o ver bump y terrain.
2–16 HP Manual T itle Basic Oper ation ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut it do wn before transporting it. This turns of f the hard dri ve. A drop of a fe w inches onto a rigid surface while the hard dri ve is operating could destroy data or damage the dri ve. ■ Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against b umps and jolts. ■ Set do wn the notebook gently . T o M aintain Y our N otebook ■ Provide adequate v entilation around the notebook. Alw ays set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flo w freely around and underneath it. ■ Alw ays shut do wn the notebook or put it in Hibernation mode before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up or carry the notebook by its display . ■ Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or sno w (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to a v oid condensation. ■ Maintain your battery pack for best performance. See the “Battery Packs and Po wer Management” chapter . T o S afeguard Y our Data ■ Do not use a pointing de vice or acti vate an y other de vice that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. ■ Back up your work re gularly . Copy f iles to diskettes, CDs, D VDs, and other media, or network dri v es. ■ Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiV irus program included with your notebook) to check your f iles and operating system. ■ Check your disk using the T ools tab in the disk Properties windo w .
Basi c Oper atio n HP Manual T itle 2–17 T o Extend t h e Life of the Dis pl ay ■ Set the display brightness to the lo west comfortable le v el ( Fn F1 ). ■ When working at your desk, connect an e xternal monitor and turn of f the internal display (press the optional TV No w! One-T ouch button at the top of the k eyboard). ■ If you are not using an external monitor , set the T urn off monitor timeouts (for both A C and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interv al. ■ A void using a screen sa ver or other softw are that pre v ents the notebook from changing to Display-of f or Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen sa ver , enable the option to shut of f the display after a time delay . ■ Do not disable Display-of f or Standby timeouts. ■ If you are using A C po wer and ha ve no e xternal monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use. T o C lean Y our N otebook ■ Y ou can clean the notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with wa ter containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessi vely wet cloth, and take care to k eep water out of the case. ■ Do not use abrasi v e cleaners, especially on the display . Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display . Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display .
Refere nc e G ui de 3– 1 3 B a t ter y P ac ks an d P o w er Manage ment Manag i ng P o w er Co ns umpt io n When you are running your notebook on battery po wer , you can maximize operating time without compromising performance. Y our notebook is designed to help you reduce po wer consumption and extend battery life. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters po wer -sa ving modes after specif ied timeout periods. Y ou can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits.
3–2 Re fer en ce Guide Batter y P a cks and P o w er Management Ho w the Not eb oo k Ma nages P o w er Autom atically Y our notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically , and turns of f the hard dri ve and display based on v alues set in W indows. Ä CA UTION: Mak e a habit o f sa v ing y our w ork bef ore allo wing y our notebook to en ter Standb y . If po wer is inter rupted w hile the notebook is in Standb y , any inf ormati on that was not s av ed will be lo st . The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery po wer reaches a critically lo w le vel. If this happens, you will find on resuming that all your data has been sa ved, b ut some functions may be disabled. T o resume normal operation, restore po wer by connecting an A C adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then shut the notebook of f and restart it. When this occurs The result is T o resume No ke yboard, pointing de vice, or other input activity occurs f or the specified inter val Display turns off . T ur ns off the display to conser ve battery power and e xtend the lif e of the displa y . Briefly press any ke y or mov e a pointing de vice to turn on the displa y . The hard drive is not accessed f or a specified inter val Har d drive turns off. This is usually set to occur shor tly after the display is tur ned off . Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on. No pointing de vices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no por t (serial, parallel, or infrared) is activ e f or the specified inter val Standby is initiated. Maintains your current session in RAM, and tur ns off the displa y and other components to conser ve batter y power . Briefly press the pow er b utton to retur n to your current session. The notebook sta ys in Standby f or the specified inter val Hibernation is initiated. Sa ve s your current session to the hard drive , and tur ns off the notebook. Press the pow er button to return to your pre vious session.
Batter y P ac ks and P ow er Management Refere nc e G ui de 3– 3 T o C h an ge Timeou t Set tin gs an d Create Po w e r S c h e m e s Y ou can adjust the length of timeouts after which your notebook automatically shuts do wn compone nts or enters a po wer -sa ving mode. Y ou can also sav e these settings as a power scheme. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Po wer Options. 2. Select the Po wer Schemes tab, then enter the settings you want. If you do not w ant a particular timeout to occur , set the v alue to Ne ver . See W indo w s Help for details. If you want to sa ve the settings as a po wer scheme, select Sa ve As and enter a name for the scheme. Ä CA UTION: Do not disa ble Hiber nate su pport in the P o w er Opti ons settings or y ou w ill lose an y unsav ed data if the batter y pac k runs do wn completel y . Using B a t ter y P o w er To C h e c k B a t t e r y S t a t u s Fr om the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. Fr om the Windo ws taskbar The W indo ws taskbar can display a po wer icon that provides detailed battery status information (see W indo ws Help for details). The icon resembles a batte ry when a battery pack is the notebook’ s sole source of po wer . ■ Place the pointer ov er the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. This v alue is sho wn as either a percentage of charge remaining or as time remaining. ■ Select the po wer icon to open the Battery Meter windo w .
3–4 Re fer en ce Guide Batter y P a cks and P o w er Management Fr om the Windo ws Contr ol Panel » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Po wer Options, then select the Po wer Meter tab to see the battery status. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional po wer information options. On the battery pack 1. Remov e the battery pack from the notebook. See the “Getting Started with Y our Notebook” chapter in this guide. 2. Press the contact pad on the side of the battery pack. The number of lights that turn on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20 percent of a full charge). T o Respon d to a Lo w-B a t ter y W arning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery po wer drops to a critically lo w le vel. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you do not restore po wer within a short time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way , you will not be able to turn it on again until you restore po wer by doing one of the follo wing procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a char ged one. ■ Plug in the A C adapter . ✎ If you plug in the A C adapter , you can continue to work while your battery pack rechar ges.
Batter y P ac ks and P ow er Management Refere nc e G ui de 3– 5 T o R ech a r ge th e Batt ery P ack Ä CA UTION: The A C adapte r is normall y w arm w hen plugged into an A C outlet. T he not ebook is normall y w arm w hile r echar ging. Do not r ec har ge the notebook in a br iefcase or othe r conf ined space , or the battery pack could o ve rheat . » Plug the A C adapter into the notebook. Char ging can take se veral hours. If you continue working while the battery pack char ges, the charging time may increase. The operating time for a fully char ged battery pack depends on the notebook model, po wer management settings, and le v el of use. T o G et t he Mos t from Y our B at ter y P ac ks Follo w these suggestions to make your battery po wer last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the A C adapter , especially when using a CD-R OM or D VD-R OM driv e, or any e xternal connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lo west comfortable le v el ( Fn F1 ). ■ Put the notebook in Standby when you will not be using it for a short while. ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation whene ver you w ant to sa ve your current session b ut will not be using the notebook for a day or more. ■ Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize sa ving po wer . If your notebook has a multispeed processor , use the lo wer speed on battery po wer (the default settings conserv e battery po wer).
3–6 Re fer en ce Guide Batter y P a cks and P o w er Management ■ If your notebook has a wireless on-of f b utton, turn of f the wireless function when you are not using it. Press the wireless on-of f b utton to turn of f the light. ■ If you ha ve a PC Card, such as a netw ork card, remov e it when you are not using it. Some PC Cards use signif icant po wer e v en while they are inacti ve. ■ If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you f inish using it. In addition, follo w these suggesti ons to extend the life of your battery packs: ■ Do not lea ve battery packs unused for long periods. If you ha ve more than one, rotate them. ■ Unplug the A C adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remov e and store the battery pack. Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent damage t o the battery pack , do not e xpose it to high tem per atur es f or e x tended per iods of time . ■ High temperatures accelerate the self-dischar ge rate of a stored battery pack. T o prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry location. ■ T o maintain the accuracy of battery char ge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it. ■ A void using or char ging battery packs at high temperatures.
Batter y P ac ks and P ow er Management Refere nc e G ui de 3– 7 Dis posing of a Used B a t ter y P ac k Å W ARN ING: Ther e is a risk o f fir e and chemi cal bur n if a battery pack is handled impr operly . Do not disas semble , cru sh , or punctur e a bat tery pac k or short the cont acts on a batt ery pack . Do not e xpose a battery pac k to tempe r atur es highe r than 60°C (14 0°F) or dis pose o f a battery pac k in w ater or f ir e . When a battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of it in general household waste. ■ In Europe, dispose of or recycle battery packs b y using the public collection system or by returning them to HP, your service partner , or their agents. ■ In other regions, refer to the W orldwide T elephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact HP and request information about battery pack disposal. For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal and the complete text of go vernmental agency notices, refer to the Re gulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Documentation CD.
Refere nc e G ui de 4– 1 4 Modem an d Net w ork Con ne ctio n s Using t h e Modem Y ou can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate throughout the world. Y ou can e xplore the Internet, send and recei v e e-mail messages, and use your notebook to send and recei v e fax es. Y our notebook contains sev eral software programs that work with your modem: ■ Internet Explorer , for bro wsing the W orld W ide W eb ■ Outlook Express, for sending and recei ving e-mail messages ■ W indows F ax Console, for sending and receiving fa xes For best performance, you can connect to an y Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem netw ork that has V .90 or V .92 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V .90 or V .92. (V .92 enables modem on-hold technology that allo ws an Internet session to be interrupted to answer a phone call, then resumes the Internet session after the call is complete.) The maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps, e ven though the modem is capable of do wnloading at higher speeds.
4–2 Re fer en ce Guide Modem and Networ k Co nnecti ons To C o n n e c t t h e M o d e m Ä CA UTION: Y our built- in modem may n ot w or k w ith multiple phone lines or a pr i v ate br anch e x ch ange (PBX) , cannot be connect ed to a coin-oper ated telephone , and does not wor k w ith par t y lines . Some o f these connec tions ma y result in e xce ss elec tri c al v oltage and could caus e a malfunc tio n in the inter nal modem . Chec k y our telephone line type pr i or to connecting y our phone line .
Modem and Networ k Connec tions Refere nc e G ui de 4– 3 Spec i al Re stri c tions in Cer tain Coun tries ■ Many countries impose a black out period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service pro vider . The number of failed attempts and the period you must w ait before trying again dif fer from country to country . Check with your telephone company . For e xample, if you are dialing from Italy and fail to connect to your server or cancel the connection, you must w ait 1 minute before dialing that number again. If you dial before then, you will get the message “delay . ” After the fourth failed connection, you must wait 1 hour before trying the number again. If you dial before the hour is up, you will get the message “black list. ” ■ When using a modem, an external sur ge protector can prev ent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical sur ges. Connect any appro ved sur ge protector to the modem cable whene v er you are using the modem.
4–4 Re fer en ce Guide Modem and Networ k Co nnecti ons To C h a n g e Y o u r M o d e m S e t t i n g s The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in most areas. Ho we ver , in some situations, you may ha ve to change modem settings to match local conditions. If you ha ve questions about local requirements, contact your telephone company . ■ Contr ol Panel. Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel to change man y modem settings. On the Modems tab, select Properties to set connection speeds, or on the Dialing Rules tab, select Edit to set dialing options. ■ Communications softwar e. Many communications applications provide options for controlling modem settings. See the Help for your software. ■ A T commands. Y ou can control many aspects of modem operation using modem A T commands. A T commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set up specif ic conditions. Those command strings normally start with “A T .” For a list of A T commands for the b uilt-in modem, see the Documentation CD. Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel. On the Modems tab, select Properties. Y ou can type A T commands on the Adv anced tab in the space for extra settings.
Modem and Networ k Connec tions Refere nc e G ui de 4– 5 Conn ec ting to a Local Area Netw or k ( LAN ) Y ou can connect to local area ne tworks (LANs). LANs gi ve you access to network resources, such as printers and f ile serv ers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet. T o connect to a LAN: 1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base TX (100 Mbps) connections. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the b uilt-in LAN port. The cable must ha ve an RJ-45 connector . 3. W indo ws automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. T o edit settings, open Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel. See W indo ws Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for netw ork information. T wo lights at the LAN port indicate the connection status: ■ The yello w light indicates network acti vity . ■ The green light indicates a 100 Mbps link.
4–6 Re fer en ce Guide Modem and Networ k Co nnecti ons Makin g Wireless Net w ork Conn ec tions (Sel ec t Models O nly) If your notebook includes a wireless on-of f b utton, you can connect by radio to an 802.11 wireless local area netw ork (WLAN) and access computers and other resources on the network. A wireless network pro vides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, b ut also pro vides for “roaming. ” Since your notebook connects to the network b y radio rather than through cables, you can mov e from place to place within the network—from your of f ice to a conference room, for e xample—and remain on the network the entire time. Å W ARN IN G: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radia tion. The r adiated o utput po wer o f this dev ice is belo w the FCC r adio fr equency e xposur e limits. Ne ve rthel ess, the de vi ce should be used in such a manne r that the potenti al f or human cont act dur ing normal oper ation is minimi z ed. T o a v oi d the possib ility of e x ceeding the FCC r adio f r equenc y e xposur e limits, human pr ox imity to the antenna should not be les s than 20 cm (8 inche s) dur ing normal oper atio n , including w hen the notebook displa y is c losed .
Modem and Networ k Connec tions Refere nc e G ui de 4– 7 T o T urn Wire l es s C o mm u ni ca ti on O n a n d O f f For instructions to enable WLAN communications, refer to the Go W ir eless booklet included with your notebook (select models only). ✎ W ireless networks and cellular modems are e xamples of de vices that use wireless communication. Such de vices may be restricted in some situations or en vironments, such as when trav eling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization befor e turning on your notebook wireless networking. In Italy , Singapore, and possibly other countries, you may be required to purchase a license be fore using the wireless function. T urning On C ommunication an d Making a Conn ection If your notebook has wireless 802. 11 capabilities, the wireless indicator light on the front of the notebook turns on when 802.11 communication is turned on. Y ou must use the W ireless Conf iguration software to control the indi vidual wireless functions. 1. If the notebook is not on, turn it on. 2. If you normally press the wireless on-of f b utton on the front of the notebook to turn wireless 802.11 communication on and of f, press the b utton so the indicator light turns on. This restores your pre vious wireless conf iguration. -or - Select Start > Control Panel > Netw ork and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then select the wireless network connection icon. If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects. T o chec k the status of your wireless connection, open Network Connections in Control P anel, then select the connection.
4–8 Re fer en ce Guide Modem and Networ k Co nnecti ons T urning Of f Comm unication and En ding a Conn ection 1. Close any f iles that reside on other network notebooks. 2. T o turn of f the wireless 802.11 communication without turning of f the notebook, press the wireless on-of f button. -or - Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar , then select Disable. Putting the notebook in Standby or shutting it do wn also turns of f the wireless function.
Refere nc e G ui de 5– 1 5 Ad d- O n D e vic es Conn ec ting External De vices T o Inser t or Remo v e a P C Card The notebook PC Card slot supports standard T ype II and T ype III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). ✎ The location and number of the PC Card slots v ary by model series. Insertin g a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card label side up and its connectors facing the card slot. 2. Aligning the PC Card along the bottom of the slot, slide the PC Card until it is seated. Most cards are properly seated when the outer edge is flush with the casing of the notebook, b ut some cards are designed to protrude from the case.
5–2 Re fer en ce Guide Add-On D e v ice s Rem o vin g a PC C a rd Ä CA UTION: Bef or e r emo ving a P C C ar d, y ou mus t use the E ject Hard war e or Safel y Remo ve Hard war e icon in the taskbar , or shut do wn the notebook . Otherw ise , you could lo se data . 1. Select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remo v e Hardware icon in the taskbar , select the card you want to remo ve, then remov e the card. This protects your data and helps a void unexpected problems. If needed, you can restart the card by reinserting it. 2. Press the eject b utton to extend the b utton, then press the b utton again to eject the PC Card. ✎ Before you connect any de vice, check its documentation to see if you need to make an y settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include setting switches to conf igure the equipment so that it will op erate properly with your notebook and the software you plan to use.
Add-On D e v ice s Refere nc e G ui de 5– 3 To C o n n e c t a n A u d i o D ev i c e Y ou can plug in an external microphone, e xternal speakers, or headphones. Ä CA UTION: The headpho ne and line -in jacks ar e three- terminal st er eo jac ks . The y are not co mpatible w ith t w o - terminal mo no plugs. Connec ting a mono plug int o either o f these j acks ma y damage the notebook. » Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port on the notebook.Match your notebook to one of the follo wing illustrations and locate the audio ports on your notebook. ✎ When you plug a de vice into the headphone port, the b uilt in speakers automatically turn of f. 1 Exter nal microphon e connector (pink) 2 A udio out (headphones) connector (green)
5–4 Re fer en ce Guide Add-On D e v ice s T o C onnec t a T V to Y our N otebook (Sel ec t Models O nly) 1. Plug a standard 4-pin S-V ideo cable to the optional S-V ideo out jack on your notebook (ye llo w connector on the back panel). Plug the other end of the cable to the S-V ideo in jack on your tele vision. ✎ Although your notebook may have a 7-pin S-Video out jack, the notebook accepts either a 7-pi n or 4-pin cable connection. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display . Then, select the Settings tab > Advanced b utton > Display tab . 3. T o enable the TV , select the red b utton ne xt to TV . ✎ If the S-Video cable is not plugged into your notebook and TV, the red button will not be displayed. 4. Select Apply to accept the changes. 5. If you are prompted to restart W indo ws, select Y es.
Add-On D e v ice s Refere nc e G ui de 5– 5 S witc hin g t he Dis pl ay to th e External Monitor (Sel ec t Models O nly) Press the TV No w! One-T ouch button which is identif ied with a TV icon, at the top of your ke yboard to switch the display to the TV -Out mode. If a TV is not connected to the notebook, your default media application will launch. Adjusting Monitor Resolution and O t her Set ting s 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display . 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also a v ailable. If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor , you can switch to only the external monitor . An alternati ve is to make one display a “secondary ” display so you can select independent refresh rates: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display . 2. On the Settings tab, select the Adv anced b utton, then the Display or Monitor tab . Set the refresh rate on the Monitor tab .
5–6 Re fer en ce Guide Add-On D e v ice s Using Du al Disp lay Mode Y ou can extend your desktop b y connecting an e xternal monitor to your notebook. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display . 2. Select the Settings tab . 3. Select the second display , then select the option to extend the desktop. Y ou can set dif ferent resolutions and numbers of colors for each display . Ho we ver , using the Extended Desktop requires video memory for each display . For th is reason, higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected beha vior on the displays. T ry starting with 1024 × 768 resolution on the external display and 64 K colors (16-bit) on both displays. Y ou can then try higher settings to see whether they w ork for your applications. In addition, certain operations such as playing D VDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory , so you may hav e to adjust display settings. If you play a D VD movie, the mo vie will sho w only on the primary display . T o change the primary display , go to the Settings tab of Display Properties (see the steps abov e), right-click the display you want, and select Primary .
Add-On D e v ice s Refere nc e G ui de 5– 7 To C o n n e c t a 1 3 94 D ev i c e (Sel ec t Models O nly) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also kno wn as f ire wire), you can use it to connect de vices such as audio and video equipment, disk dri v es, printers, and other notebooks. Attach the de vice cable to the 1394 port. W indo ws automatically recognizes the de vice. The 1394 port is a 4-wire port. If you want to connect a de vice that has a 6-wire plug, you can purchase a simple adapter if the de vice is unpo wered, or a hub if the device requires po wer . ✎ If you ha ve problems making this connection, go to the de vice manufacturer W eb site for the latest version of the dri ver for the de vice. T o C onnec t an Infrared De vice (Sel ec t Models O nly) ✎ Select models include an infrared port. By default, the infrared port is enabled. If your model has an infrared port (a small, rectangular lens located on the front of the notebook), then your notebook has wireless serial communication capability . That is, your notebook and other infrared de vices, such as printers or other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this port.
5–8 Re fer en ce Guide Add-On D e v ice s Using t he Infrared P or t ■ Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared port of the de vice with which you want to communicate are positioned in a straight line facing each other . The 2 ports should be no more than 3.3 feet (1 meter) apart with no obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors. ■ T o check the status of communications, open W ireless Link by selecting Start > Control P a nel > Printers & Other Hardware > W ireless Link. A v oidin g Standb y While Using Infrared Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission. If the notebook is in Standby , an infrared transmission cannot be initiated. If Standby is initiated during an infrared transmission, the transmission stops. The transmission should resume when the notebook exits Standb y , or you may need to resend the infrared transmission. T o exit Standb y , briefly press the power b utton. Printin g to an Infrared Printer Install your printer and assign it to the notebook infrared port. Y ou can then print from your applications as you would to an y other printer . T ransfer ring Files Thr ough an Infrar ed Conn ec tion Y ou can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files b y using W ireless Link. See the W indows online Help for instructions on using W ireless Link.
Add-On D e v ice s Refere nc e G ui de 5– 9 Installin g Additional R AM (Mem or y) The notebook has 2 slots that hold 2 RAM modules. At least 1 slot contains a RAM module installed at the factory . Y ou can use both slots to expand your RAM. T o Ins tall a R AM Expansion Modul e Use only PC2100 DDR-266 MHz or higher RAM. Y ou will need a small Phillips scre wdri v er for these steps. Ä CA UTION: The inte rnal componen ts of y our notebook ar e extr emely sensiti ve to s tati c electr ic ity and can be permane ntly damaged b y it . Handle the RA M module only b y its edges. Bef or e installing the memory module , dischar ge stati c elec tri c it y by t ouching the met al shielding ar ound the connector s on the back o f the notebook . 1. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > T urn Of f. 2. Unplug the A C adapter , if present, then remov e the battery pack. 3. T urn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the scre ws holding the RA M cove r , th e n r e move t h e c ove r .
5–10 R efe r ence Gui de Add-On D e v ice s 4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30-degree angle until it is fully inserted. Then press do wn at both sides until both latches snap closed. 5. Replace the cov er . 6. Insert the battery pack. T o Remo v e a RAM Expansion Modul e Y ou may want to remo ve a RAM module so you can install a larger one. Y ou will need a small Phillips scre wdriv er for these steps. Ä CA UTION: Y our notebook internal components are e xtremel y sensitiv e to st atic elec tr ic ity and can be permanentl y damaged b y it . Handle the RAM module only b y its edges . Be f ore inst alling the memory module, disc har ge stati c electr ic ity by touc hing the metal shi elding ar ound the connecto rs on the bac k of the no tebook . 1. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > T urn Of f. 2. Unplug the A C adapter , if present, then remov e the battery pack. 3. T urn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the scre ws holding the RA M cove r , th e n r e move t h e c ove r .
Add-On D e v ice s Re f er ence Guid e 5–11 4. Release the 2 latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board pops up. Match your notebook to the follo wing illustration. 5. Pull the board out of the connector . 6. Replace the cov er . 7. Insert the battery pack.
5–12 R efe r ence Gui de Add-On D e v ice s Repl ac in g t he H ard Driv e To R e p l a c e t h e H a r d D r i v e Y ou will need a small Phillips scre wdri v er for this procedure. 1. Unplug the A C adapter , if connected. 2. Remov e the battery pack. 3. T urn the unit bottom side up. 4. Use a pointed tool to remov e the plugs from the 2 or 3 screw holes, then remov e the screws. The number of scre ws varies by model. Match your notebook to the follo wing illustration. 5. Gently pull the hard dri v e out of the notebook. 6. Gently slide the ne w dri ve into the hard dri ve compartment. Press f irmly to make sure the connector seats properly . 7. Reinstall the hard dri v e scre ws and plugs. ✎ If you are installing a ne w hard dri v e, you should create a Utility partition on the dri ve before loading an y software.
Add-On D e v ice s Re f er ence Guid e 5–13 T o Repl a ce t he H ard Driv e Ho ld er If you are installing a ne w hard dri v e that does not ha ve a holder , you can remov e the holder parts from the hard driv e you are removing. Y ou will need a small Phillips scre wdriv er for this procedure. 1. Remov e the 4 screws from the sides of the holder and dri ve case, then slide the dri v e out of the holder . 2. Notice that the hard dri v e has a pin connector attachment at one end. Carefully remov e this connector from the end of the dri v e. W ork alternately at each end so that the connector slides of f e v enly without bending the connector pins. 3. Carefully put the pin connector attachment back onto the pins on the end of the ne w hard dri v e. W ork alternately at each end so that the connector slides on e v enly without bending the connector pins. 4. Insert the dri ve into the holder . 5. Reinstall the scre ws into the holder and dri ve case.
5–14 R efe r ence Gui de Add-On D e v ice s T o Prepare a Ne w H ard Driv e When you install a ne w hard dri v e, you also need to prepare it to be able to work with your notebook. If you want to restore the W indo ws software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook, follo w the system recov ery procedures described in the “T roubleshooting” chapter of this guide.
Refere nc e G ui de 6 – 1 6 T r oubl eshooting T roub leshootin g Y our Notebook This chapter contains solutions to many types of problems you might ha ve with your notebook. T ry the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: ■ Use the W indows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and Support. ■ Select the question mark One-T ouch key located at the top of the ke yboard. ■ See the Microsoft W indo ws manual shipped with the notebook. ■ Refer to the W orldwide T elephone Numbers booklet to contact a Customer Care Center for help and support.
6–2 R ef er ence Guide T r oublesh ooting Audio Probl ems If No Sound is Au dibl e ■ If your model has a v olume control, press the (plus) bu tton to increase the v olume. ■ Select the speaker icon on the taskbar (if present). Clear the Mute all check box if selected . If your model has an audio mute b utton, press it so the indicator light goes of f. ■ When you are operating your notebook in MS-DOS mode (for example, when running MS-DOS g ames), you may f ind that the sound does not operate properly . Use W indows applications for full use of sound capabilities. If Sound Does No t Record ■ Plug in an external microphone. The notebook does not ha ve a b uilt-in microphone. ■ Check the software controls for recording sound. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Multimedia (or Entertainment) > Sound Recorder . ■ In V olume Control, select Option > Properties, and mak e sure the microphone is enabled in the recording controls. If Y ou Hear Loud , H igh-Pitch ed F eedbac k from t he Spea k er s ■ In the V olume Control, try reducing the Master v olume by selecting the speaker icon in the taskbar . ■ In V olume Control, select Options > Properties, then select the microphone option for the playback settings. Also in V olume Control, mak e sure the microphone is muted.
T r ouble shooting Refere nc e G ui de 6 – 3 CD-ROM and D VD Problems If Y ou Cannot Boot from a CD or D VD ■ Make sure the CD or D VD is bootable. ■ Make sure the CD-R OM/D VD dri v e is selected as the boot de vice. See the “Basic Operation” chapter in this guide to change the boot sequence. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. If a D VD Pla y s Erratically ■ Dirt or smudges can cause a disc to skip. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. If the disc is ba dly scratched, it will probably ha ve to be replaced. ■ If you are playing the D VD on battery po wer , try changing the po wer scheme. If Y ou Get a Region Code Error When P lay ing a DV D Mo vie D VDs can hav e regional codes embe dded in the disc data. These codes pre v ent D VD movies from being played outside the re gion of the world in which the y are sold. If you get a Re gion Code error , you are trying to play a D VD intended for a different region. If th e Notebook C annot Read a CD or D VD ■ For a single-sided CD or D VD, make sure the disc is placed in the dri v e with the label facing up. ■ Clean the disc. ■ W ait 5 to 10 seconds after closing the tray to giv e the notebook time to recognize the disc.
6–4 R ef er ence Guide T r oublesh ooting ■ Restart the system: remov e the disc from the dri ve, and select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. ■ If you created the CD on a D VD/CD-R W combo-type dri ve, try using a dif ferent media brand. Read and write quality may v ary for media. If a D VD Mo vie Does Not Fill th e Screen Each side of a double-sided D VD has a dif ferent format (standard or widescreen). In widescreen fo rmat, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. T o view the standard format, flip the disc ov er and play the other side. If a D VD Does Not Play w ith T w o Dis pl ay s If you are using the Extended Desktop (dual displays), mov e the player windo w to the display selected as primary . If you are not using Extended Desktop and both displays are acti v e, press the TV No w! One-T ouch button at the top of the k eyboard to switch to one display . If th e Notebook C annot Find W ordpad.e x e After Insertin g a CD The system is trying to open a .doc f ile in W ordPad, b ut cannot f ind the W ordpad.exe program f ile. The system displays an error message asking for the path. In the dialog box, type C:\Program Files\Accessories . Disp l a y Problems If th e Notebook I s On , B ut t he Sc reen Is Bl ank ■ Mov e the mouse or tap the T ouchPad. This will w ake the display if it is in Display-of f mode. ■ If the notebook is cold, allo w it to warm up.
T r ouble shooting Refere nc e G ui de 6 – 5 If th e Sc reen Is Dif fic ult to Read ■ T ry setting the display resoluti on to its default setting of 1024 × 768 or higher , depending on your model. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearan ce and Themes > Display . ■ T ry adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels. If an External Displ ay Does Not W ork ■ Check the connections. ■ The external monitor may not be detected. In the BIOS Setup utility , try setting V i deo Display De vice to Both in the System De vices menu. ■ If you are using a TV connected to the optional S-V ideo port, you must acti v ate the TV . Har d D ri v e P ro ble ms If the No teb oo k Har d Dr i v e Doe s No t Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has po wer . If necessary , connect the A C adapter , and make sure it is fully plugged into a po wer source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remov e and reinsert the hard driv e. If th e H ard Disk Mak es a B uzzing or Whinin g Nois e ■ See whether the noise is coming from else where, such as from the fan or a PC Card dri ve. ■ Back up the dri v e immediately .
6–6 R ef er ence Guide T r oublesh ooting If Files Ar e Corrupted ■ Open My Computer , and the disk you want to scan. Select File > Properties. Select the Check No w box under the Error -checking section of the T ools tab . ■ Run the virus-scanning program. ■ If necessary , you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory softw are using the system recov e ry features described in the “T roubleshooting” chapter of this guide. Heat P r oble ms Y our notebook normally gets warm during routine operation. If th e Notebook G ets Abnormally Hot ■ Alw ays set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flo w freely around and underneath it. ■ Make sure the air v ents on the bottom and sides of the notebook are clear . ■ K eep in mind that games and other programs that dri ve CPU usage to ward 100 percent can increase the notebook temperature.
T r ouble shooting Refere nc e G ui de 6 – 7 Infrared Pr obl ems By default, the optional infrared port is enabled, so you must enable it before you can use it. If Y ou Hav e Probl ems with Infrared Com munic ati ons ■ Make sure the line of sight between the 2 infrared ports is not blocked, and that the ports f ace each other as squarely as possible. (The notebook infrared port is located on the front of the notebook.) The ports shou ld be no more than 1 meter apart. ■ Check settings in the De vice Manager: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 2. On the Hardware tab, select De vice Manager and expand the infrared de vices. Select the infrared port and make sure that the de vice is enabled. ■ Make sure only one applicati on is using the infrared port. K e yb oard and P oin ting De vice Problems ✎ Use these suggestions for b uilt-in or external de vices. If th e P ointer I s Diffic ult to Control Adjust the pointer controls. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
6–8 R ef er ence Guide T r oublesh ooting If th e T ouc hP ad Does N ot W ork ■ Press the T ouchPad on-of f button to turn on the light. ■ Do not touch the T ouchPad while the notebook is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode. If this happens, try the follo wing: press a ke y on the keyboard to restore normal operation. ■ If an external mouse is connected, the b uilt-in pointing de vices are normally disabled. Y ou can change this setting with the BIOS Setup utility . See “Conf iguring Y our Notebook” in this chapter . ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. If th e T ouc hP ad Mov es th e P ointer or Cursor While Yo u T y p e Press the T ouchPad on-of f button to turn of f the T ouchPad while you type. Local Area Net w ork (LAN) Problems If th e Built -In N et w ork Ada pter Does Not C onnec t to th e L AN ■ Check all cables and connections. T ry connecting at a dif ferent network station, if a vailable. ■ Make sure the LAN cable is Cate gory 3, 4, or 5 for 10Base-T operation, or Category 5 for 100Base-TX operation. Maximum cable length is 330 feet (100 meters). ■ Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter . ■ Open the hardware De vice Mana ger . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If the network interf ace is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling another de vice.
T r ouble shooting Refere nc e G ui de 6 – 9 If Y ou Cannot Bro wse the N et w ork Neighborhood or M y Net w ork P laces Select Start > Search > Notebooks or People to look for a notebook. If Y ou Cannot Log In to N et war e Ser v ers If a Netware serv er is using IPX/SPX protocol, you may need to force your frame type to match th e server frame type. Check with your network administrator . If a Net w ork Connec tion Responds Slo wly If your network connection uses a proxy serv er , try enabling the option for bypassing the proxy serv er for local addresses. Y ou can do this in Control Panel under your netw ork connection properties. Memory Problems If a Messa ge Repor ts Y ou Are O ut of Memor y ■ Make sure dri ve C is not running lo w on free space. ■ If you are ha ving memory prob lems while running MS-DOS programs, use the MS-DOS or Application and Software troubleshooter in W indo ws Help. Select Start > Help and Support. ■ The full amount of RAM in your notebook is not a v ailable for running applications. A certain amount of RAM is used for display memory . The amount of display memory is sho wn in the BIOS Setup utility . If Memor y Does Not In c rease After Addin g RAM Make sure your notebook is using only PC2100 DDR 266 MHz or higher memory (RAM) modules.
6–10 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting If th e Notebook B eeps Bu t Does Not Star t After Adding R AM Y ou installed an incompatible type of RAM. Remov e the module. Modem Problems If th e Modem Seems Slow ■ Excess static or noise on a line reduces the ov erall transmission speed of the modem connection. If necessary , contact your telephone company about f ixing this type of problem. ■ If you are dialing internationally , line noise is often a problem that is dif f icult or impossible to eliminate. ■ If you ha ve call-w aiting, disable it. Y our telephone company can provide instructions. Call-w aiting can cause symptoms similar to static. ■ Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, connect directly to the wall jack. ■ T ry another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem. If th e Modem Does Not Dial or N o Dial T one I s Detec ted ■ Check all cables and connections. ■ Connect a standard telephone to the phone line and make sure the line is working. ■ Make sure someone else is not using the same phone line.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–11 ■ T ry another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem. ■ If you are in a foreign country , the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. In Control P anel, open Phone and Modem Options. T ry disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. If th e Modem Di als Incorrectly ■ Check the telephone number you entered, including any digits required for outside access or long distance. ■ In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Check the dialing options—look for duplicate digits for outside access or long distance. ■ Make sure the number you are calling is not b usy . ■ If you are in a foreign country , the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. In Control P anel, open Phone and Modem Options. T ry disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. ■ If you ha ve call-w aiting, disable it. Y our telephone company can provide instructions. If th e Modem Di als , Bu t Does Not Co nnec t ■ Make sure you are using an an alog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). Y ou must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line. ■ T ry another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem. ■ The modem at the other end may ha ve a problem. T ry dialing to a dif ferent modem.
6–12 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting If th e Modem I s Not D etected ■ Check the modem setup. In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Check the COM port. ■ Open the hardware De vice Mana ger . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If the modem is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling another de vice. ■ If you are running fax softw are using fax Class 2, try using Class 1. If th e Modem Di als , Bu t Y ou Cannot H ear It ■ If your model has an audio mute light, make sure it is turned of f. If it is on, press the audio mute b utton. ■ Check the speaker v olume setting. ■ In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options, then select the modem and select Properties. Check the v olume setting on the General tab . If th e Modem C onnec ts , B ut T ransferr ed Da ta I s Ba d ■ In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Mak e sure the parity , speed, word length, and stop bits match on sending and recei ving modems. ■ T ry a different phone line or dial a dif ferent server number . If th e Modem C auses an ERROR Mess ag e A string of A T commands may contain an incorrect command. If you entered commands as extra settings for the modem in Control Panel or in your communications softw are, check the commands.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–13 If th e Modem Does N ot F ax ■ If you are using fax Class 2 in the f ax software, try using Class 1. ■ Close any other communications programs. ■ If you are faxing b y printing from an application, make sure you ha ve selected the f ax printer . ■ T ry turning off po wer management features temporarily . If Ex cessiv e Line C urrent Is Detec ted Make sure you are using an analog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). Y ou must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line. If th e Modem C li cks Repea tedly , Bu t Does Not Connec t ■ Make sure you are using an an alog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). Y ou must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line. ■ Check all cables and connections. P C C ard (P CMCIA ) Problems If th e Notebook Does N ot Recognize a P C Card ■ Remov e and reinsert the PC Card. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. ■ T ry the card in another notebook to see whether the card functions properly .
6–14 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting ■ Zoomed V ideo is not supported. ■ If the card requires an IRQ, make sure one is a vailable. Open the hardware De vice Manager . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If a Net w ork P C Card Stops Comm unicatin g Properl y ■ The card may ha ve been reset if the notebook entered Standby or shut of f. Exit any applications, then remo v e and reinsert the card. ■ Check settings in the Control Panel. If a PC Card Modem Is N ot W orking Disable the internal modem: 1. Open the hardware De vice Ma nager . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 2. Select Modem to list the current modem de vices. 3. Select the internal modem, then select the option to disable the modem. P erformance Problems If th e Notebook P auses or Runs Sluggishly ■ This may be normal W indows beha vior . Background processing can af fect response time. ■ Certain background operations (such as a virus-scanning program) can af fect performance. ■ Press ctrl alt del and use T ask Manager to see if an application is not responding. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–15 ■ Some f ile bro wsers respond slo wly while processing graphics or waiting for brok en network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard dri ve frequently runs (as indicated b y the hard dri ve light on the front of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be paused or running slo wly , W indo ws is likely spending e xcess time writi ng to its sw ap f ile on the notebook hard disk. If this occurs frequently , consider installing additional memory . ■ Check the amount of a v ailable free disk space. Delete temporary and unneeded f iles. If th e Notebook Stops Respon ding ■ Press ctrl alt del and use T ask Manager to end the application that is not responding. ■ Press the po wer b utton for at le ast 4 seconds to turn of f and reset the notebook. Unsa ved data will be lost. Then press the po wer b utton again to turn the notebook back on. ■ If nothing happens, insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset b utton on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the po wer b utton to turn the notebook back on. ■ T o av oid lockup problems, av oid pressing the TV No w! One-T ouch button to switch display de vices while graphic-intensi v e applications are running. Also a void turning the notebook of f or putting it into Standby while such applications are running. Po w e r a n d B a t t e r y Pa c k P r o b l e m s If th e Notebook T urns O ff Imm edia tely After It Tu r n s On Battery po wer is probably extremely lo w . Plug in the A C adapter or insert a charged battery pack.
6–16 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting If th e Notebook K eeps B eepin g The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery po wer is lo w . Sa ve your work, shut do wn W indo ws immediately , and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter . If th e B at t er y P ac k Does N ot C harg e ■ Make sure the A C adapter is fully plugged into the po wer source and the notebook, and that the battery char ging light on the notebook is on. ■ If you are using a po wer strip, remo ve the A C adapter from the po wer strip and plug it directly into a wall outlet. ■ Make sure the battery pack is fully installed and lock ed in place. ■ Make sure you are using only the A C adapter included with your notebook (or other approv ed adapter that meets the po wer requirements of the notebook). Do not use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter . ■ Mov e the notebook a way from an y nearby heat source. Unplug the A C adapter and allo w the battery pack to cool do wn. If the battery pack gets too hot, it will not charge properly . ■ If a v ailable, try another battery pack and A C adapter . If th e Notebook H as a Shor t O perating Time ■ Conserve po wer using any of the suggestions listed in the “Battery Packs and Po wer Management” chapter in this guide. ■ If you are running an application that has an automatic sav e feature (such as Microsoft W ord), disable this feature or increase the specif ied sa ve time to reduce hard disk access.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–17 ■ If the operating time has gradually become shorter and the battery pack is more than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery pack. ■ Hea vy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use can impact battery-operating time. ■ T est and recondition the battery pack e very 3 months. If th e Time Remaining for th e Ba t ter y P a ck I s No t Cor re ct The T ime Remaining is an estima te, not a precise value, and is based on the rate at which th e notebook is using po wer at the moment. This v alue therefore depends on your current task and assumes that you will continue us ing po wer at the same rate until the battery pack runs out. So, if you check the T ime Remaining while the notebook is performing a task requiring a good deal of po wer (such as reading from a CD or D VD), the v alue will probably sho w less time remaining than you really ha v e, since you will probably later switch to tasks that require less po wer . If th e Notebook Does N ot Enter Standby Mode as Expec ted ■ If you ha ve a connection to another computer , the notebook will not enter Standby if the connection is acti ve. ■ If the notebook is performing an operation, it normally waits for the operation to f inish before going into Standby . If th e Notebook Does N ot Enter H ibernation a s Expec ted ■ Make sure Hibernation support is enabled. From Control Panel, open Po wer Options, then select the Hibernate tab . ■ Check the Po wer Schemes tab . Make sure the Hibernation timeouts for both A C po wer and battery po wer are not set to Ne ver .
6–18 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting Printin g Problems ✎ Y ou will usually be able to solve most printing problems b y using the Print troubleshooter in W indo ws Help. Select Start > Help and Support. If a Seri al or P arallel Prin ter Does Not Print ■ Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter , and that the cable is secure at both ends. ■ Check for printer errors. If th e Left E dg e of Printed O utpu t I s Mis sing Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. If you are using such a printer , try selecting a compatible printer dri v er for a 300-dpi printer . If an Infrared Printer Doe s Not Print ■ Make sure the line of sight between the 2 infrared ports is not blocked, and that the ports f ace each other as squarely as possible. (The notebook infrared port is located on the front of the notebook.) The ports shou ld be no more than 1 meter apart. ■ Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. ■ Check for printer errors. Make sure W indo ws is running; othe rwise, infrared printing is not ava i l a b l e .
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–19 Serial , P arallel an d USB Probl ems If a Serial Mouse Does Not W ork ■ Make sure you follo wed the manufacturer’ s installation instructions completely and ha ve installed the mouse properly . If not, repeat the procedure. ■ Make sure the port connection is secure. ■ Restart the notebook. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. ■ Check mouse settings in Control Panel. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardw are > Mouse. ■ Use a mouse that connects to the USB port. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardw are De vice Manager , then select Ports (COM & LPT). If a Serial Modem Does Not W ork Properl y ■ Make sure the port connection is secure. ■ Use the Modem troubleshooter in W indo ws Help. Select Start > Help and Support. ■ In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options, and check the modem settings. ■ Disable the internal modem: 1. Open the hardware De vice Manager . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 2. Select Modem to list the current modem de vices. 3. Select the internal modem, then select the option to disable the modem. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardw are De vice Manager , then select Ports (COM & LPT).
6–20 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting If th e Seri al or P arallel P or t I s Not W orking ■ Make sure the port connection is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardw are De vice Manager , then select Ports (COM & LPT). If th e USB P or t Is N ot W orking ■ Contact the vendor of the peripheral de vice for the latest USB dri v ers. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardw are De vice Manager , then select Uni versal Serial Bus Controller . Startu p Problems If th e Notebook Does N ot Respond When Y ou Tu r n It On ■ Connect the A C adapter . ■ Reset the notebook by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset b utton on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the po wer b utton to turn it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remov e the battery pack and A C adapter , remov e any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in the A C adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset b utton. If th e Notebook Will Not B oot from Bat ter y P ow er ■ Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery char ge by removing it and pressing the pad on the side of the battery pack. The lights sho w the char ge le v el. ■ If a v ailable, try another battery pack.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–21 If th e Notebook Will Not B oot from the Disk et te Driv e ■ Make sure the disk ette dri v e is selected as the boot de vice. See the “Basic Operation” chapter in this guide for directions. ■ If you are using a USB diskette dri ve, use the BIOS Setup utility to make sure Le gac y USB Support is enabled. If your notebook also has a b uilt-in diskette dri ve, use the BIOS Setup utility Boot menu to make sure the USB disk ette dri ve is the f irst de vice under Remo v able Dri ve. If th e Notebook Stops Respon ding Af ter Bootin g Check whether you are connected to a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server . This can cause a long delay at startup because DHCP is enabled. Contact your network administrator to determine the proper TCP/IP conf iguration. If th e Notebook T ak es a Lon g Time to Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can routinely take a minute or more to resume if it has a network card installed. While the operating system is loading dri v ers and checking hardware and network connections, you will see a blinking cursor on your display . As soon as the hardware has been reinitialized, the W indo ws desktop will appear .
6–2 2 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting W ir eless Pr oblem s If Y ou Hav e Problems wit h Wireless 802. 1 1 Com munic ati on ■ Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. ■ Make sure you are using the correct SSID and channel settings. ■ Make sure you are in range of an access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for an Ad Hoc connection). ■ When you log on to an 802.11 network via an access point yet your notebook cannot connect to network resources, your notebook may not hav e been assigned an IP address. If the subnet mask for your wireless connection is 255.255.000.000, the network serv er did not assign an IP address to your notebook, and you may hav e to release and rene w your network IP address. If releasing and rene wing the IP address does not f ix the problem, the access point may need to be rebooted. ■ If you want to change the SSID to a dif ferent value to connect to a dif ferent access point, or if you want to change from Infrastructure mode to Ad Hoc mode, you may f irst ha ve to release and rene w the Internet IP address. ■ See “Local Area Network (LAN) Problems” in this chapter . If Y ou Hav e T roub le C onnec ting to Anot h er Notebook in t he N et w ork Nei ghborhood or My Netw ork P l ace s ■ W ait a few minutes, then press F5 to refresh the list of notebooks on the network. ■ Select Start > Search > Notebooks or People to locate the notebook.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guide 6–2 3 If Y ou Cannot C onnec t to a P ar tic ul ar Notebook on th e Net w ork ■ Make sure the notebook is properly connected to the netw ork. ■ Make sure your TCP/IP setup is correct for your netw ork. Select Start > Control Panel > Netw ork Connections. If Y ou Can C onnec t, But t he N et w ork Is Slo w ■ Check whether you might be in an area served b y more than one wireless LAN. If so, the LANs could be interfering with each other . ■ Mov e closer to the access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for an Ad Hoc connection). Y ou could be too far a way for high-speed communication.
6–2 4 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting Confi guring Y our Notebook The BIOS Setup utility helps you conf igure your notebook operation. T o Run t he B IOS Setu p Utilit y The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system conf iguration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your indi vidual work needs. The settings made in BIOS Set up generally control the notebook hardware, and so greatly af fect how the notebook operates. 1. Select Start > T urn Of f Computer > Restart. 2. When the logo screen appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. The pointing de vices are not acti ve in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the ke yboard to na vigate: ❏ Press the left and right arro w ke ys to mo ve among menus. ❏ Press the up and down arro w keys to mo ve among parameters in a menu. ❏ Press or - to mo ve through v alues for the current parameter , or press enter to change a setting. 4. After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit BIOS Setup. 5. If the settings cause a conflict between de vices during reboot, the system prompts you to run BIOS Setup, and marks the conflicting settings. The follo wing tables describe BIOS settings for the BIOS ve rsion at publication. If your BIOS is a dif ferent v ersion, some settings may dif fer from those sho wn.
T r ouble shooting Re fe r ence Guide 6–2 5 Main Menu Setting Description Default BIOS Re vision Shows the current BIOS ve r s i o n . Detected automatically System Time Sets the time using 24-hour f ormat. V alues set take eff ect immediately . System Date Sets the date using dd/mm/yy f ormat (except English, which uses mm/dd/yy f ormat). Language Sets the language f or BIOS Setup . Detected automatically Inter nal Hard Disk Sets the hard drive type and v arious parameters. Detected automatically UMA Video Memor y Sets the video memor y size allocated from total installed memor y (RAM). Au t o Memor y Shows the e xtended memor y size. Detected automatically Serial Number Displa ys the serial number as shown on the bac k of the unit. Detected automatically Ser vice ID Displays an identifier used f or repair ser vice. Detected automatically UUID Displays the v alue of the 16-b yte UUID (Univ ersally Unique ID) as 32 he x characters . Detected automatically MA C Address Displa ys the MA C network address of the inter nal (wired) LAN. Detected automatically
6–2 6 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting System Devices Men u Setting Description Default Video Displa y De vice Sets whether the built-in displa y automatically s witches to an e xternal display , if one is detected. Au t o Exter nal P ointing De vice Disables the internal pointing de vices when an e xternal pointing de vice is connected. Au t o Legacy USB Suppor t Enab les BIOS suppor t for USB mouse, k e yboard, and diskette disk drive during star tup . Enabled W ake On LAN from P ower Off Lets the notebook be tur ned on via the LAN por t. If this option is enabled, the notebook uses increased pow er while it is shut down. Disab led Security Menu Setting Description Default User Pa s sw o r d is Shows if a user pass word is set. Clear Administrator Pa s sw o r d i s Shows if an administr ator pass word is set. Clear Set User Pa s sw o r d Press enter to set, change, or clear the user pass word. The pass word can ha ve no more than 8 characters (0–9, A–Z), and cannot include special or accented characters . Enter
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guide 6–2 7 Set Administrator Pa s sw o r d Press enter to set, change, or clear the administrator pass word, which protects BIOS Setup settings. The pass word can ha ve no more than 8 characters (0–9, A–Z), and cannot include special or accented characters . Enter Require P assw ord on Boot Sets whether a user pass word is required when the notebook boots. Requires the administrator pass word f or changes. Disab led Inter nal hard drive lock Only if the Boot pass word option is enabled, encodes the current user pass word (or administrator pass word if that is the only pass word set) on the hard drive . Disab led Security Menu (Continued) Setting Description Default
6–2 8 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting Boot Menu Setting Description Default Hard Drive Remov able De vices CD-ROM Driv e Built-in LAN Shows the order of boot de vices. Mo v e the entries to change the order . If the notebook has more than 1 de vice in a categor y , you can select the one scanned. Built-in LAN provides diskless boot from a network ser ver . 1. Hard Drive 2. Remov ab le de vices 3. CD-ROM Drive 4. Built-in LAN Exit Menu Setting Description Default Sa ve Changes and Exit Sa v es Setup changes, then e xits and reboots. Discard Changes and Exit Discards any Setup changes made since last sav e, then e xits and reboots. Does not aff ect pass word, date, or time changes. Get Def ault Va l u e s Restores def ault settings, and remains in Setup . Does not aff ect pass word, date, or time changes.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guide 6–29 Upd a ting Sof t w ar e an d Dri v ers from the W eb Software and dri ver updates fo r your notebook are a v ailable for do wnload. For more information, visit the W eb site at http://www .hp.com/support. Using S y stem Reco v er y F eatures The notebook system recov ery process provides se v eral options for recov ering optimal system functionality . System Restore and OS CDs (operating system CDs) enable you to recov er or repair your notebook without losing pe rsonal data. The OS CD also enables reinstallation of the operating system software pro vided with the notebook. ✎ For best results, attempt to reco ver optimal notebook functionality by using the follo wing procedures in the or der described her e.
6–30 Re fe r ence Guide T r oublesh ooting Safeguarding Y o ur Da ta Software or de vices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. T o safeguard your documents, store personal f iles in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. Setting System Restore points is also recommended. Y our notebook sets System Restore points (benchmarks) daily as you change your personal settings. The notebook may also set restore points when you add ne w software or de vices. Y ou should periodically set personal rest ore points when the notebook is functioning at optimal performance and before installing ne w software or de vices. This enables you to return to a previous conf iguration restore point if you encounter problems. T o set a system restore point: 1. Select Start > Help & Support. Select the task Use T ools to vie w your computer information and diagnose problems. Select System Restore. A System Restore windo w opens. 2. Follo w the on-screen directions for setting a restore point. T o restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it w as functioning optimally: 1. Select Start > Help & Support > T ools > System Restore. 2. Follo w the on-screen directions for restoring the notebook.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guid e 6–31 Opera ting S y s tem (OS) CD Repair T o repair the operating system without deleting your personal data, use the standard Microsoft OS CD that was shipped with the notebook. This CD contains the follo wing preinstalled operating systems: ■ Microsoft W indo ws XP Home or Pro (depending on conf iguration) ■ Appropriate service pack T o repair the operating system: 1. Connect the notebook to external po wer and turn on the notebook. 2. Immediately insert the OS CD into the notebook. 3. Press and hold the po wer b utton for 5 seconds to turn of f the notebook. 4. Press the po wer b utton again to start the notebook. 5. When prompted, press any k e y to boot from CD. After a fe w minutes, the W elcome to Setup screen is displayed. 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup windo w opens. 8. Press R to repair the selected W indows installation. The repair process begins. This process tak es 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in W indows after the process is complete.
6–3 2 R efe r ence Gui de T r oublesh ooting OS CD Reinstall If other recov ery efforts do not successfully repair the notebook, you can reinstall the operating system. Å W ARN ING: P ersonal data and s oftwar e you ha v e installed o n the notebook w ill be lost dur ing the OS CD r einst all. T o prot ect y our data, mak e a bac k up cop y of M y Documents be fo r e r eins talling y our operating s y stem . Visit Help and Support to learn mor e about backing u p y our fil e s. T o reinstall the operating system: 1. Connect the notebook to external po wer and turn on the notebook. 2. Immediately insert the OS CD into the notebook. 3. Press and hold the po wer b utton for 5 seconds to turn of f the notebook. 4. Press the po wer b utton again to start the notebook. 5. When prompted, press any k e y to boot from the CD. After a fe w minutes, the W elcome to Setup screen opens. 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup windo w is displayed. 8. Press esc to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system without repairing. 9. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. Press C to continue setup using this partition.
T r ouble shooting Re f er ence Guide 6–33 11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS f ile system (Quick) and press enter . A caution is displayed that formatting this dri v e will delete all current files. 12. Press F to format the dri ve. The reinstallation process be gins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in W indo ws after the process is complete. ✎ When prompted for the product ke y , refer to the Microsoft Certif icate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Reinstalling Driv ers After the OS installation process is complete, you must reinstall dri v ers. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the OS CD for hardware dri ver and system utility refresh and for full system software restoration. T o reinstall driv ers: 1. While running W indo ws, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical dri ve. 2. If you do not ha ve Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP .EXE (where D indicates the optical dri ve). 3. Select the desired dri v er(s) or system utility from the Driver Recovery CD menu. 4. Select Next to complete the installation. Re storin g Soft w are Appli cations After the dri vers are reinstalled, you must reinstall an y software you added to the notebook. Use the Application Recovery and third-party CDs to reinstall or continue restoring software applications. Follo w the installation instructions provided with the software CDs included with the notebook.
Re f er ence Guide Inde x–1 In de x 1394 port connecting 5–7 location 1–3 A AC adapter connecting 1–8 jack location 1–3 adjusting brightness 2–6 monitor resolution 5–5 volume 2–6 ALT GR key 2–9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2–9 antivirus software 2–14 AT commands 4–4 audio adjusting volume 2–6 device connection 5–3 jack location 1–3 mute button 1–3 port locations 5–3 troubleshooting 6–2 volume control location 1–3 B back panel components 1–3 battery packs checking battery status 1–5 , 3–3 creating power schemes 3–3 disposal and recycling 3–7 disposing of 3–7 extending life of 3–5 installing 1–7 location 1–2 low-battery warning 3–4 recharging 3–5 release latch 1–4 saving power automatically 3–2 saving power manually 3–3 status lights 1–5 troubleshooting 6–15 battery power check status 3–3 low-battery warning 3–4 battery status lights 3–3 BIOS Setup Utility 6–24 blackout periods, modem 4–3 bottom panel components 1–4 brightness, adjusting 2–6 buttons Click 1–2 One-Touch 1–2, 2–7 on-off (on TouchPad) 1–2
Index–2 Ref er ence Guide Inde x power 1–2, 1–10 reset 1–4 TV Now! One-Touch 5–5 wireless on-off 1–2 C cable lock slot 1–3 CardBus slot location 1–3 CD-ROM drive copying/creating CDs 2–12 inserting CD 2–10 location 1–2 removing CD 2–10 troubleshooting 6–3 changing the boot device 2–3 cleaning the notebook 2–17 Click buttons 1–2 components back panel 1–3 bottom panel 1–4 front panel 1–2 keyboard status lights 1–2 left panel 1–3 right panel 1–2 status lights 1–1 configuring modem 4–4 notebook 6–24 connecting 1394 device 5–7 AC power 1–8 audio device 5–3 external devices 5–1 local area network (LAN) 4–5 phone line 1–9 wireless network 4–6 connectors audio 1–3 RJ-11 (modem) 1–3 RJ-45 (network) 1–3 security 1–3 S-Video out 1–3 D decreasing display brightness 2–6 diskette drive location 1–3 display adjusting brightness 2–6 adjusting settings 5–5 extending the life 2–17 switching to external monitor 5–5 troubleshooting 6–4 using dual display mode 5–6 drivers reinstalling 6–33 DVD drive creating data disc 2–12 creating movie disc 2–12 inserting DVD 2–10 location 1–2 playing movies 2–11 removing DVD 2–10 setting region code 2–11 troubleshooting 6–3 E external monitor adjusting settings 5–5 port location 1–3 switching the display 5–5
Inde x Re f er ence Guide Inde x–3 F Fn keys 2–6 front panel components 1–2 function hot keys 2–6 H hard drive activity status light 1–5 holder replacement 5–13 location 1–2, 1–4 locking 2–15 preparing a new drive 5–14 protecting 2–15 replacing 5–12 troubleshooting 6–5 Hibernation mode 2–2 holder, hard drive 5–13 hot keys 2–6 I identifying components 1–1 increasing display brightness 2–6 infrared port connecting a device 5–7 location 1–2 transferring files 5–8 troubleshooting 6–7 using the port 5–8 inserting battery pack 1–7 CD 2–10 DVD 2–10 PC Card 5–1 RAM (memory) 5–9 K keyboard status lights 1–2, 1–6 troubleshooting 6–7 keys ALT GR 2–9 Applications 2–8 Fn (Function) 2–6 Windows 2–8 L LAN connection 4–5 troubleshooting 6–8 left panel components 1–3 locking the hard drive 2–15 low-battery warning 3–4 M maintenance and care 2–15 , 2–16 , 2–17 mini PCI cover 1–4 modem AT commands 4–4 blackout periods 4–3 settings 4–4 troubleshooting 6–10 monitor resolution 5–5 N network jack, location 1–3 O One-Touch buttons 1–2, 2–7 on-off button 1–2
Index–4 Ref er ence Guide Inde x open/close latch 1–2 Operating System CD reinstall 6–32 repair 6–31 P parallel connection, troubleshooting 6–20 parallel port (LPT1) 1–3 parts of the notebook back panel 1–3 bottom panel 1–4 front panel 1–2 left panel 1–3 right panel 1–2 status lights 1–5 password protection 2–13 PC Cards installing 5–1 removing 5–2 slot location 1–3 troubleshooting 6–13 ports 1394 1–3 external monitor 1–3 infrared 1–2 LPT1 (parallel) 1–3 serial port (COM1) 1–3 USB 1–3 power button 1–2, 1–10 manage consumption automatically 3–2 manage consumption manually 3–3 mode status light 1–5 settings 2–2 troubleshooting 6–15 power-saving modes 3–3 printing, troubleshooting 6–18 protecting data 2–16 hard drive 2–15 R RAM cover 1–4 installing 5–9 removing 5–10 troubleshooting 6–9 recharging the battery pack 3–5 reinstalling operating system 6–32 software 6–33 reinstalling software 6–29 removing CD 2–10 DVD 2–10 PC Cards 5–2 RAM (memory) 5–10 repairing the operating system 6–31 reset button location 1–4 using 2–3 restoring software 6–33 right panel components 1–2 RJ-11 (modem) jack connecting 1–9 location 1–3 RJ-45 (network) jack 1–3 , 4–5
Inde x Re f er ence Guide Inde x–5 S safeguarding data 2–16, 6–30 saving power 3–3 scroll pad, location 1–2 security locking the hard drive 2–15 locking your notebook 2–13 protecting data 2–16 setting up a password 2–13 virus-protection software 2–14 serial port (COM1) location 1–3 troubleshooting 6–19 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1–9 connect power 1–8 install battery pack 1–7 power on 1–10 set up Windows 1–11 troubleshooting 6–20 settings, BIOS 6–24 setup utility 6–24 slot location cable lock 1–3 PC Card and CardBus 1–3 software, restoring 6–33 software, updating 6–29 Standby mode 2–2 status lights battery charge 1–5 hard drive 1–5 keyboard 1–2, 1–6 location 1–2 main 1–2, 1–5 meanings 1–5 wireless indicator 1–2 S-Video out jack location 1–3 using 5–4 switching the display, external monitor 5–5 system recovery 6–29 T telephone line connection 1–9 1394 port connecting 5–7 location 1–3 toggling built-in keypad 2–6 TouchPad 1–2, 2–4 functions 2–5 troubleshooting audio 6–2 battery packs 6–15 CD-ROM drive 6–3 display 6–4 DVD drive 6–3 hard drive 6–5 heat 6–6 infrared 6–7 keyboard 6–7 LAN 6–8 modem 6–10 parallel 6–20 PC Cards 6–13 power 6–15 printing 6–18 RAM (memory) 6–9 serial 6–19 startup 6–20 USB 6–20 wireless 6–22
Index–6 Ref er ence Guide Inde x turning off notebook 2–2 wireless network connection 4–8 turning on notebook 1–10, 2–2 wireless network connection 4–7 TV Now! One-Touch button 5–5 U updating software 6–29 USB ports location 1–3 troubleshooting 6–20 using BIOS Setup Utility 6–24 V virus-protection software 2–14 volume control 1–3 W wireless indicator light 1–2 network connection 4–6 on-off button 1–2 troubleshooting 6–22 wireless network connection turning off 4–8 turning on 4–7