Compaq Notebook Series user manual

Hardware and Software Guide

HP Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 366536-001

November 2004

This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your notebook. Modem and wireless device information is not included in this guide. For wireless device information, refer to the printed Go Wireless booklet included with your notebook (select models only) and to the wireless device guides on the Notebook Documentation CD. For modem information, refer to the Modem and Networking guide on the Notebook Documentation CD.

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Hardware and Software Guide HP Notebook Series First Edition November 2004 Reference Number: zd8000 Document Part Number: 366536-001

1 Hardware

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Connectors, Jacks and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Connectors, Jacks and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Bays and Memory Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15

Cables and Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16

Adapters and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

Restoration and Documentation Discs . . . . . . . . . . 1–19

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2 Keyboard

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Identifying fn and Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference . . . . . . . 2–5

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes. . . . . . . . 2–13

3Power

Selecting a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown . . . . . . . . . 3–6

When Leaving Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

When External Power Supply Is Uncertain. . . . . . . . 3–6

When Using Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Using Default Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Identifying Power Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . 3–8

Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off . . . . . . . 3–9

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . 3–10

Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation. . . . . . . . . 3–12

Managing Power Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

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Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16

Identifying the Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16

Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . 3–17

Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3–18

Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20

Calibrating a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21

Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24

Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures . . . . 3–25

Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–26

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–27

4 Multimedia

Using the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Using the Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Connecting an External Audio Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Identifying the Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Using the Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Using the Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Connecting the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Connecting the Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Displaying a Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Changing the Color Television Format . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Using Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Selecting Multimedia Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

InterVideo WinDVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

Creating CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD

Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

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5 Security

Security Feature Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Security Feature Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Firewall Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

QuickLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Recording Your Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Coordinating HP and Windows Passwords . . . . . . . . 5–8

Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

HP Administrator Setup Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13

Using DriveLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Setting DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Entering DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18

Changing DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18

Deleting DriveLock Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19

Device Disabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20

Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21

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External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Connecting a 1394 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

Using a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

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Using an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Configuring an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Inserting an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Removing an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12

Using Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13

Using the Digital Media Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14

Inserting Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15

Removing Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16

Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory Cards. . . . 6–17

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Displaying Memory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18

Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . . 6–19

7 Drives

About Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light. . . . . . . . . 7–4

Replacing the Internal Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Inserting an Optical Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Removing an Optical Disc (With Power) . . . . . . . . 7–11

Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power). . . . . . 7–12

Playing an Optical Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13

Boot Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

Optional HP USB Digital Drive (Select

Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

Installing an Optional SD Memory Card. . . . . . . . . 7–16

Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into

the Digital Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–18

Removing an Optional Digital Drive from

the Digital Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–19

Connecting a Digital Drive to a USB Port . . . . . . . 7–20

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8 Communications

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Turning a Network Connection Off and On . . . . . . . 8–3

Accessing the Network at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Wireless Function (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

802.11 Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Bluetooth Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Turning On the Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Setting Up Your Own Wireless Network

or Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network . . . . 8–6

Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

WLAN Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

9 Software Updates, Restorations and

Utilities

Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Preparing for Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

System Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Setting a System Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Restoring to a System Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . 9–9

Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10

Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . 9–12

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 9–13

Using the Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 9–14

Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Exiting the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

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A Specifications

Notebook Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Expansion Port Input/Output Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Finding More Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Index

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Hardware

This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of your notebook.

To find out how to use a feature, such as hotkeys, or to find out about a general topic, such as Standby or Hibernation, refer to the other chapters in this guide.

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Hardware

Top Components

TouchPad

Component Description

TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

activates

Left and right TouchPad

buttons (2)*

TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

items on the screen.

5 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, refer to

Chapter 2.

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“Setting TouchPad Preferences” in

Keys

Component Description

Function keys Perform system and application tasks.

When combined with the fn function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

For more information, refer to “Hotkey

and Shortcut Key Quick Reference” in Chapter 2.

Hardware

key, the

fn key Combines with other keys to perform

Windows® logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

Keypad keys (17) Standard numeric keypad.

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system tasks and activates hotkeys. For example, pressing fn+f8 increases screen brightness.

beneath the pointer.

Hardware

Power Control

Component Description

Power/standby button*

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power/standby button or display switch, refer to

“Managing Power Options” in Chapter 3.

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When the notebook is

■ Off, press to turn on the notebook.

■ On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation.

■ In Standby, briefly press to resume from

Standby.

■ In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from Hibernation.

If the system has stopped responding and

✎

Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power/standby button for at least 4 to turn off the notebook.

seconds

Lights

Component Description

Hardware

Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device has been

Caps lock light On: caps lock is on.

Num lock light On: num lock or the numeric keypad is on.

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enabled (select models only).

Hardware

Buttons

Component Description

1 Volume down button Decreases system volume.

2 Volume mute button Mutes or restores system volume.

Volume up button Increases system volume.

Quick Launch buttons Launch default multimedia, digital

Wireless button Turns the wireless network device on

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imaging or music applications (varies by model).

To reassign another application to a Quick Launch button, refer to

Custom Assignments and Schemes” in Chapter 2.

and off (select models only).

“Using

Front Components

Component Description

Display release latch Opens the notebook.

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

Hardware

Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.

Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.

Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.

Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.

AC power light On: Notebook is receiving AC power.

Hard drive activity light On: Internal hard drive is being

Consumer IR Links the notebook to an optional

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accessed.

control.

remote

Hardware

Rear Components

Connectors, Jacks and Ports

Component Description

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

the notebook.

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

USB port Connects optional 1.1- or

S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device,

External monitor port Connects an optional VGA external

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2.0-compliant USB devices.

such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card.

monitor or projector.

Vent

Component Description

Exhaust vent Provides airflow to cool internal components.

To prevent overheating, do not obstruct

vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow.

Hardware

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Hardware

Left-Side Components

Connectors, Jacks and Components

Component Description

USB port Connects an optional 1.1- or

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional monaural

Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional headphones or

Optical drive* Supports an optical disc.

Optical drive release button Opens the optical drive.

*The type of optical drive, such as a combination CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, varies by model.

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2.0-compliant USB device.

microphone.

powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television

VCR.

Vent

Component Description

Hardware

Exhaust vent Provides airflow to cool internal components.

To prevent overheating, do not obstruct

vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow.

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Hardware

Right-Side Components

Component Description

Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital

memory cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, SDIO Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, xD Picture Card,

SmartMedia.

and

PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the

PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II

ExpressCard slot Supports an optional ExpressCard.

Digital drive bay Supports an optional HP USB

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Card slot.

32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC

Drive.

Digital

Card.

(continued)

Hardware

Component Description

6 Digital drive eject button Ejects an optional HP USB Digital

Drive from the digital drive bay.

USB ports (2) Connect optional 1.1- or 2.0-compliant

1394 port Connects an optional 1394 device,

RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (Modem

USB devices.

such as a camcorder.

cable included with select models.)

- RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (Network

cable not included.)

q Expansion port 2 Connects to an optional notebook

expansion product. For more information, refer to

“Expansion Port Input/Output Signals”

in Appendix A.

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Hardware

Bottom Components

Bays and Memory Compartment

Component Description

1 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots. Depending

on the model, when the notebook is shipped, either one or both memory slots are filled with a replaceable memory module.

2 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the

battery bay.

Battery bay Holds a battery pack.

4 Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.

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Vents

Component Description

Hardware

Vents (6) Provide airflow to cool internal components.

To prevent overheating, do not obstruct

vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow.

Additional Standard Components

The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models.

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Hardware

Cables and Cord

Component Description

1 Modem cable* (included with

models)

select

Connects the modem to a modem jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.

A modem cable has a 6-pin

✎

RJ-11 telephone connector at each end.

2 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an

outlet.

3 Network cable (not included) Connects the notebook to a

network

✎

*Power cord and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country.

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jack.

A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at

end.

each

Adapters and Battery Pack

(AC adapter appearance may vary)

Hardware

Component Description

1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

2 Country-specific modem

adapter (included by region as required)

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.

3 Battery pack Provides power to the notebook when

the notebook is not connected to external power.

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Hardware

Labels

The labels affixed to the notebook and to some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with

■ The Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity label contains the

■ The system label provides regulatory information about

■ The product identification label contains the serial number of

■ The modem approvals label, which is located inside the hard

■ Wireless certification labels, which are specific to various

the notebook.

Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the operating system.

the notebook.

the notebook and a code describing the original configuration of the notebook. You will need the notebook serial number if you call customer support.

drive cover, provides regulatory information.

types of optional wireless devices, provide regulatory information and list the countries in which this optional wireless device has been approved for use (select models only).

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Restoration and Documentation Discs

Discs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included

the notebook.

with

■ For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling

software, refer to

and Utilities.”

■ For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to

the Notebook Documentation CD, which includes this guide and the following guides:

❏ Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

❏ Troubleshooting

❏ Modem and Networking

❏ Regulatory and Safety Notices

❏ Safety and Comfort Guide

❏ Help and Support Guide

Chapter 9, “Software Updates, Restorations

Hardware

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Keyboard

This chapter provides information about the features of your notebook keyboard, including the TouchPad, hotkeys and shortcut keys, and Quick Launch buttons.

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Keyboard

TouchPad

Identifying TouchPad Components

Component Description

TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

activates

Left and right TouchPad

buttons (2)*

TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

items on the screen.

5 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, see the section, later in this chapter.

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“Setting TouchPad Preferences”

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse.

■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad

surface in the direction you want to move the pointer.

■ To use the TouchPad like an external mouse, press the

TouchPad buttons. The left and right TouchPad buttons have the same click functions as the left and right buttons of an external mouse.

■ To scroll up or down, slide your finger up or down in the

TouchPad scroll zone.

■ To enable or disable the TouchPad, press the TouchPad

button. When the TouchPad is enabled, the TouchPad light

on.

When the notebook is turned on, the TouchPad is enabled. Users who work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions may prefer to disable the TouchPad to prevent accidental TouchPad activity.

Keyboard

Setting TouchPad Preferences

To set pointer speed and shape, click speed, tapping, mouse trails, and other pointing device preferences, select Start > Control

Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.

Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys

Hotkeys and shortcut keys are preset combinations of the fn key with other keys on the keyboard.

■ A hotkey is a combination of the fn key and one of the

function keys.

■ A shortcut key is a combination of the fn key and a key other

than a function key.

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Keyboard

Identifying fn and Function Keys

The icons on the function keys f1 through f12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook.

Component Description

1 Function keys

2 fn key

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Keyboard

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference

The following table identifies the default hotkey and shortcut

functions.

key

For information about changing the function of the fn+f5

✎

hotkey, refer to “Managing Power Options” in Chapter 3.

Default Function Key Combination

Display system information. fn+esc

Open Help and Support window. fn+f1

Open print options window. fn+f2

Open Web browser. fn+f3

Switch display and external display. fn+f4

Initiate Standby. fn+f5

Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6

Decrease display brightness. fn+f7

Increase display brightness. fn+f8

Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or DVD. fn+f9

Stop an audio CD or DVD. fn+f10

Play the previous track or chapter on an

CD or DVD.

audio

Play the next track on an audio CD or DVD. fn+f12

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fn+f11

Keyboard

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures

To use a hotkey or shortcut key command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures:

■ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second

of the hotkey command.

key

■ Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key

of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the

time.

same

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands

Display System Information (fn+esc)

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Press time to remove the system information from the screen.

When viewing system information, the system BIOS date is the

✎

version number of the system ROM. The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2004 F.07.

fn+esc a second

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Keyboard

Open Help and Support Center Window (fn+f1)

The fn+f1 hotkey opens the Help and Support Center. From the Help and Support Center, you can access general information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features.

For more information about the Help and Support Center window, refer to the Help and Support Guide on the Notebook Documentation CD.

Open Print Options Window (fn+f2)

The fn+f2 hotkey opens the print options window of the active Windows application.

Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3)

The fn+f3 hotkey opens your Web browser. After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you can use the page and the Internet.

fn+f3 hotkey for quick access to your home

Switch Display (fn+f4)

The fn+f4 hotkey switches the screen image between display devices connected to the external monitor port or the S-Video jack on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor

connected to the notebook, press the fn+f4 hotkey multiple

is times to toggle the image between the notebook display, the external monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both

notebook and the monitor.

the

Most external monitors receive video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. The hotkey can also toggle images between other devices receiving video information from the notebook.

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fn+f4

Keyboard

The following 5 video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the

■ LCD (notebook display)

■ External VGA (most external monitors)

■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture

boards with S-Video-in connectors)

■ Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video

capture boards with composite-video-in jacks)

■ Component video

Composite video and component video devices can be

✎

connected to the notebook only through an optional HP notebook expansion product.

Initiate Standby (fn+f5)

The fn+f5 hotkey is set by default to initiate Standby. Standby can be initiated only while the notebook is on. If the notebook is in Hibernation, you must restore from Hibernation before you can initiate Standby.

fn+f4 hotkey:

■ To restore from Hibernation briefly press the power/standby

button.

■ To resume from Standby, briefly press the power/standby

button, touch the TouchPad to initiate TouchPad activity, or press any key on the keyboard.

For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer

“About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown” in Chapter 3.

For information about changing the function of the fn+f5 hotkey, refer to

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“Managing Power Options” in Chapter 3.

Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)

The fn+f6 hotkey initiates the operating system QuickLock security feature.

QuickLock protects your notebook by displaying the operating system log-on screen. While the log-on screen is displayed, the notebook cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or Windows administrator password is entered.

Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a Windows user password or Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting

Start > Help and Support.

■ To initiate QuickLock, press fn+f6.

■ To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or

Windows administrator password.

Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)

The fn+f7 hotkey decreases notebook screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally.

Keyboard

Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)

The fn+f8 hotkey increases notebook screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally.

Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9)

The fn+f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or DVD is inserted. If the audio CD or DVD is

■ Not playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to begin or resume

play of the disc.

the

■ Playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to pause the play of the disc.

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Keyboard

Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10)

The fn+f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or DVD.

Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f11)

The fn+f11 hotkey plays the previously played track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.

Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f12)

The fn+f12 hotkey plays the next track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.

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Keypad

The numeric keypad consists of 17 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad.

Keyboard

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Keyboard

Quick Launch Buttons

Quick Launch buttons enable you to use one keystroke to access a software application or to activate a wireless network device (select models only).

Component Description

Quick Launch buttons Launch default multimedia, digital

Wireless button Turns the wireless network device on

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imaging or music applications (varies by model).

To reassign another application to a Quick Launch button, refer to “Using

Custom Assignments and Schemes,”

later in this chapter.

and off (select models only).

Keyboard

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes

A Quick Launch button can be reassigned to an Internet or network destination or to any software application or data file. For example, a Quick Launch button can be assigned to open

■ Your Internet browser to a favorite Web page.

■ An application, such as Microsoft Word.

■ A document, such as an Excel worksheet.

Button assignments can be grouped into schemes. When you select a scheme, only the button assignments within that scheme are active. Set up button assignments and schemes, change them, or delete them in the Quick Launch buttons window.

To program a Quick Launch button:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

2. On the Media tab, select an application, document, folder, or

Web site for the button you want to reprogram.

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Selecting a Power Source

WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications

at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The following table describes the best power source for general tasks.

Power

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Power

Task Recommended Power Source

Work in most software applications.

Charge or calibrate a

pack in the notebook.

battery

Install or modify system software or write to a CD.

■ Charged battery pack in the notebook

■ External power supplied through the following devices:

❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional HP notebook

expansion product

External power supplied through:

■ AC adapter

■ Optional HP notebook expansion

product

External power supplied through:

■ AC adapter

■ Optional HP notebook expansion

product

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About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown and explains when to implement them. Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that can be initiated by you or by the system.

Standby

Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared.

CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your

notebook in Standby for extended periods. Connect to an external power source if your notebook will be unused for extended periods.

■ Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually

necessary, but it is a recommended precaution.

Power

■ When the notebook is in Standby, the power/standby

blinks.

light

When you resume from Standby, your work returns to the screen where you left off.

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Power

Hibernation

CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is changed during

Hibernation, it may not be possible to restore from Hibernation. When the notebook is in Hibernation:

■ Do not add or remove memory modules.

■ Do not insert or remove the internal hard drive.

■ Do not connect or disconnect external devices.

■ Do not insert or remove a CD or DVD.

■ Do not insert a PC Card, SD Memory Card, SDIO Card, Memory

Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Smart Media Card, xD Picture Card, or MultiMediaCard.

Hibernation takes a snapshot of the current system memory, saves it to the hard drive, and then shuts down the notebook. When you restore from Hibernation, your work returns to the screen exactly as you left it.

When possible, save your work before initiating Hibernation to prevent loss of data. Do not change the notebook configuration during Hibernation.

If you cannot restore from Hibernation when power is restored

the system, you will be prompted to delete the restoration data

to and proceed with the system boot. Unsaved data will be lost. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to restore from Hibernation.

Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled. To reduce the risk of power loss during a low battery condition, disable Hibernation only during a battery pack calibration.

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CAUTION: If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook reaches a

critical low-battery condition, the system does not automatically save your system memory.

» To verify that Hibernation is enabled, select Start >

Control Options > Hibernate tab. Be sure that the Enable Hibernation check box is selected.

Hibernation is not displayed as a power option in the Power

✎

Options window if it has been disabled.

Shutdown

Shutdown procedures turn off the notebook. Whether to leave

battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how

work:

you

■ Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the

battery

external power and also protects your work during a power

to outage.

■ A battery pack in the notebook discharges more quickly, even

when the notebook is turned off, than a battery pack that has been removed from the notebook and stored in a cool, dry

Power

Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power

pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected

location.

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Power

Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

The following sections describe when to initiate Standby or Hibernation and when to shut down your notebook.

When Leaving Your Work

Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or for more power conservation.

The amount of time a battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack.

■ Initiating Standby clears the screen and uses less power than

leaving the notebook on. Your work returns quickly to the screen when you resume from Standby.

■ Initiating Hibernation clears the screen and uses much less

power than Standby. Returning to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook.

returning to work saved in Standby but is

To extend the life of the battery pack when the notebook will be unused and unplugged for an extended period, shut down the notebook, remove the battery pack, and store it in a cool, dry location.

When External Power Supply Is Uncertain

If an external power supply is uncertain—for example, because of an electrical storm—save your work, and then initiate Hibernation, shut down the notebook, or work off of battery power.

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When Using Drive Media

CAUTION: Do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive

media. Doing so may result in video and audio degradation and loss of audio and video playback functionality.

Standby and Hibernation interfere with the use of drive media. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while drive media (such as a CD or DVD) is in use:

■ You may see the warning message “Putting the computer into

Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?” Select No. (Audio and video may resume or you may need to restart the disc.)

■ If Standby or Hibernation are initiated and no warning

message is displayed, restore from Hibernation or Standby and then restart the

❏ Restore from Hibernation by briefly pressing the

power/standby button.

❏ Resume from Standby by briefly pressing the

power/standby button, using the TouchPad, or pressing any key on the keyboard.

disc.

Power

Using Default Power Settings

This section explains the default Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures and includes information about turning the display on or off.

You can change many of these settings according to your preferences. If you want to change the default settings, see the

“Managing Power Options” section, later in this chapter.

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Power

Identifying Power Controls and Indicators

Standby, Hibernation, shutdown, and display procedures use the following controls and indicators:

1 Power/standby button

2 Initiate Standby hotkey (fn+f5)

3 Power/standby light

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Power

Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off

Task Procedure Results

Turn on the notebook.

Shut down the notebook.*

*If the system is unresponsive, and you are unable to shut down the notebook with this procedure, refer to the next section,

Procedures.”

Press the power/standby button.

Pressing the

✎

power/standby button turns on the notebook from Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown.

Save your work and close all open applications. Then:

■ Press the power/standby button, and then follow the on-screen instructions (if displayed) for shutting down the notebook.

- or -

■ Shut down the notebook through the operating system using one of the following procedures:

❐ Select Start > Tur n

Off Computer > Turn Off.

❐ Press the Windows

logo key, and then select Turn O f f

Computer > Turn

Off.

“Using Emergency Shutdown

■ The power/standby light is turned on.

■ The operating system

loaded.

■ The power/standby light is turned

■ The operating system is shut

■ The notebook is turned

off.

down.

off.

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Power

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures may result in the loss of

unsaved data.

If the notebook does not respond and you are unable to use the normal Windows shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided:

■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Shut Down button, and then

select Shut down from the list.

■ Press and hold down the power/standby button for at least

seconds.

■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the

battery pack

For battery pack removal instructions, see the “Replacing a

Battery Pack” section, later in this chapter.

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Initiating or Resuming from Standby

Task Procedure Result

Initiate Standby With the notebook on, use

either of the following procedures:

■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey.

■ Select Start > Turn off

Computer > Stand by.

Allow the system to initiate Standby

■ If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates Standby after 10 notebook inactivity (default setting).

■ If the notebook is running on external power, the system does not initiate Standby.

■ Change power settings and timeouts in the Power Options window.

minutes of

■ The power/standby blinks.

light

■ The screen is cleared.

■ The power/standby

blinks.

light

■ The screen is cleared.

Power

Resume from user-initiated or system-initiated Standby

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Perform one of the following actions:

■ Press the power/standby button.

■ Press any key on the keyboard.

■ Touch the TouchPad to initiate TouchPad activity.

■ The power/standby light is turned on.

■ Your work returns to

screen.

the

Power

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation

Task Procedure Result

Initiate Hibernation

Allow the system to initiate Hibernation

Hibernation

(with enabled)

With the notebook on, use either of the following procedures:

■ Briefly press the power/standby button.

■ Select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate

option is not displayed, press and hold shift

If the notebook is in

✎

Standby, you must resume from Standby before you can initiate Hibernation.

■ If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates Hibernation after

minutes of notebook

30 inactivity or when the battery low-battery condition.

■ If the notebook is running on external power, the system will not initiate Hibernation.

■ Change power settings and timeouts in the Power Options window.

pack reaches a critical

■ The power/standby light is turned off.

■ The screen is cleared.

■ The power/standby

light is turned off.

■ The screen is cleared.

Restore from user-initiated or system-initiated Hibernation

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Press the power/standby button.

If the system initiated

✎

Hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power/standby button.

■ The power/standby light is turned on.

■ Your work returns to the screen.

Managing Power Options

Many of the default power settings, such as timeouts and alarms, can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition.

By default, when the notebook is on

■ Briefly pressing the power/standby button initiates

Hibernation.

■ Pressing the fn+f5 hotkey, called the “sleep button” in the

operating system, initiates Standby.

■ The display switch turns off the display on select models

only. The

Accessing the Power Options Window

To change the function of the power/standby button, the fn+f5 hotkey, or the display switch:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance

❏ To change the power/standby button function, select a

❏ To change the function of the fn+f5 hotkey, select a

display switch is activated by closing the display.

> Power Options > Advanced tab.

function from the list When I press the power/standby

button on my computer.

function from the list When I press the sleep button on my computer.

Power

❏ To change the display switch function, select a function

from the list When I close the lid of my portable computer.

2. Select OK.

The Hibernate function is available in the lists for the

✎

power/standby button, the sleep button, and the display switch only if Hibernation is enabled.

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Power

Displaying the Power Meter Icon

The Power Meter icon changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power. Select the icon to display the Power Options window.

To hide or show the Power Meter icon on the taskbar:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance

2. Select or clear the check box Always show icon on taskbar.

the

3. Select OK.

If you cannot see an icon you have placed on the taskbar,

✎

icon may be hidden. Select the arrow or vertical bar on the

the taskbar and expand it to view icons.

> Power Options > Advanced tab.

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Setting or Changing a Power Scheme

The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options window assigns power levels to system components. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power.

You can also set a power scheme that initiates Standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify.

To set a power scheme:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance

2. Select the power scheme you wish to modify, and adjust

options in the lists on the screen.

3. Select Apply.

> Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

Setting a Standby Password Prompt

You can add a security feature that prompts you for your Windows user password when the notebook resumes

Standby.

from

Power

To set a password prompt:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance

2. Select the check box Prompt for password when the

computer resumes from Standby.

3. Select OK.

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> Power Options > Advanced tab.

Power

Using Battery Power

Identifying the Power Lights

Battery pack procedures refer to the front panel lights

below.

shown

Component Description

1 Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.

Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.

Battery light On: The battery pack is charging.

Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.

3 AC power light On: The notebook is receiving AC

power.

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Switching Between Battery and External Power

The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC power source, always preferring AC power. If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power, the notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is disconnected from the notebook.

Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power and also protects your work in case of a power outage. On the other hand, a battery pack in the notebook slowly discharges even when the notebook is powered off.

To prolong battery life, remove and store the battery pack if the notebook will be unused for 2 weeks or more. For more information, see the this chapter.

“Storing a Battery Pack” section later in

Charging a Battery Pack

Power

The battery pack charges whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter.

The battery pack charges whether the notebook is turned off or turned on but charges most quickly when the notebook is turned off. When the notebook is turned on, the battery pack may not charge, the charge time may be longer, or the charge time may vary with system activity.

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Power

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack

Obtaining Accurate Charge Information

To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays:

■ Allow the battery pack to discharge fully before charging it.

■ Charge the battery pack fully. Even a new battery pack can

display charge information inaccurately if it has not been fully charged.

■ Fully charging and discharging the battery pack will reduce

the need for battery calibration.

Displaying Charge Information

To display battery charge information on the screen, select

> Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >

Start Power Options

Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time:

■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the

battery pack.

> Power Meter tab.

■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining

on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining

will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD.

Managing Low-Battery Conditions

You can change some low-battery condition alerts and system responses using the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect battery or power lights.

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Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

This section explains how to identify low and critical battery conditions.

Low-Battery Condition

When a battery pack that is the sole power source for the notebook reaches a low-battery condition (5 percent of a full charge), the battery light blinks.

Critical Low-Battery Condition

If a low-battery condition is not resolved, the notebook enters a critical low-battery condition (3 percent of a full charge).

In a critical low-battery condition:

■ If Hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in

Standby, the notebook initiates Hibernation.

■ If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in

Standby, the notebook remains briefly in Standby, and then shuts down and loses your unsaved work.

To verify that Hibernation is enabled:

Power

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance

> Power Options > Hibernate tab.

2. Be sure that the Enable Hibernate Support check box

selected.

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Power

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition

and has begun to initiate Hibernation, do not restore power until the power/standby light turns off.

When External Power Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect the AC adapter.

When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack

available, turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation, insert

charged battery pack, and then turn on the notebook.

When No Power Source Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is available, initiate Hibernation, or save your work and shut down the notebook.

When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation

To resolve a low-battery condition when the notebook lacks the power to exit Hibernation:

1. Insert a charged battery pack or connect external power.

2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power/standby

button.

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Calibrating a Battery Pack

When to Calibrate

Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions:

■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate.

■ When you observe a significant change in battery run time.

■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month

more.

How to Calibrate

To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack.

Charging the Battery Pack

Power

Charge the battery pack while the notebook is in use. To charge the battery pack:

1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. For instructions, see

“Replacing a Battery Pack” section, later in this chapter.

the

2. Connect the notebook to external power. (The battery light is

on as the battery pack charges.)

3. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the

battery pack is fully charged. (The battery light turns off.)

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Power

Discharging the Battery Pack

Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled. Before you begin the full discharge, disable Hibernation. To disable Hibernation:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab.

2. Clear the Enable Hibernation check box.

3. Click Apply.

CAUTION: If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during discharge, save your work before starting the discharge procedure.

To fully discharge the battery pack:

1. Select the power icon on the taskbar or select Start >

Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

2. Make a note of all settings in the Plugged In column and all

settings in the Running On Batteries column, so you can reset them after calibration.

3. Use the lists to set each item in both columns to Never.

4. Select OK.

5. Disconnect the notebook from the external power source, but

do not turn off the notebook.

6. Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is

fully discharged. The battery light will blink when the notebook has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the battery light turns off and the notebook shuts down.

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If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from your system during the discharge

■ The monitor will not turn off automatically.

■ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the

process:

notebook is idle.

■ System-initiated Standby will not occur.

Recharging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the

notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns off.

You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off.

2. Select the Power icon on the taskbar or select Start >

Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

3. Reenter the settings you recorded for the items in the

Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column.

4. Select OK.

CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable Hibernation. To

reenable Hibernation, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab, and then select the Enable Hibernation check box.

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Storing a Battery Pack

If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than

weeks, remove and store the battery pack.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to

high temperatures for extended periods of time.

High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, keep it in a cool, dry place.

Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store a battery pack. The storage times provided are based on a battery charged battery pack can be safely stored longer.

pack that contains 50 percent of a full charge. A fully

Temperature Range °C

46°–60° 115°–140° Less than 1 month

26°–45° 79°–113° No more than 3 months

0°–25° 32°–77° 1 year

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Temperature Range °F

Safe Storage Time

Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures

Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures extends the run time of a battery pack:

■ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections

and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

■ Do not leave your notebook connected to AC power for

extended periods of time.

■ Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that use

power from the notebook. Battery run time is not affected by external devices that are plugged into an external power source.

■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. For more

information, refer to

■ Disable or remove a digital memory card (SD Memory Card,

SDIO Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD Picture Card, or SmartMedia) you are not

“Using a PC Card” in Chapter 6.

Power

using.

■ Lower screen brightness.

■ Lower system volume.

■ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video jack.

■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or

shut down the notebook.

■ Select a short wait time, 5 minutes or less, for the monitor

timeout. To change monitor timeout settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >

Options > Power Meter tab. Select a short wait time

Power from the Turn Off Monitor list, and then select OK.

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Replacing a Battery Pack

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that

is the only power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack.

To replace the battery pack:

1. Turn the notebook upside down.

❏ To remove a battery pack, slide the battery pack release

1. (The battery pack tilts upward.) Then pull

latch

battery pack out of the battery bay 2.

the

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❏ To insert a battery pack, insert the alignment tab on the

battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook, and then tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps

place.

into

2. To restore from Hibernation or to turn on the notebook, press

the power/standby button.

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack

For information about recycling or disposing of a used battery pack, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Documentation

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CD.

Using the Speakers

The internal speakers play sound in stereo from applications,

operating system, games, drive media, the Internet, and

the

sources.

other

If an external device such as a headset is connected to the

✎

headphone jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

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Using the Volume Controls

Adjust volume with the volume buttons on the notebook. You can also adjust volume using the controls in your operating system and in some multimedia applications. The volume mute button on the notebook overrides all software volume settings.

To adjust volume using the notebook volume buttons:

■ Press the volume down button 1 to decrease volume.

■ Press the volume mute button 2 to mute or restore volume.

When the volume is muted, the mute light on the volume mute button is turned on. When volume is restored, the mute light is turned off.

■ Press the volume up button 3 to increase volume.

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To access the operating system volume controls, select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices, and then select the Vo lu m e tab.

■ To access additional sound quality settings, such as balance,

select the Advanced button under Device volume.

■ To display a volume icon on your taskbar, select the check

box for Place volume icon in the taskbar, and then

OK.

select

Connecting an External Audio Device

Identifying the Audio Jacks

The notebook has 2 audio jacks:

■ The microphone jack 1, sometimes called the audio-in jack,

connects an optional monaural microphone.

■ The headphone jack 2, sometimes called the audio-out jack,

connects headphones or external stereo speakers.

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Using the Microphone Jack

When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a monaural microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is recommended.

■ If you connect a stereo microphone, left channel sound will

record on both channels.

■ If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended

microphone sensitivity may not be achieved.

Using the Headphone Jack

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume

before putting on headphones or a headset.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not

plug a monaural (single sound channel) plug into the headphone jack.

The headphone jack is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

When you connect a device to the headphone jack:

❏ Use only a 3.5-mm plug.

❏ Use 24-ohm to 32-ohm headphones for best sound quality.

❏ The internal speakers are disabled.

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Connecting an S-Video Device

Connecting the Audio

The S-Video jack supports video signals only.

If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on your television, you will need a standard

3.5-mm audio cable, available from most computer or electronics

To connect the audio cable:

1. Plug the stereo end of the audio cable into the notebook

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio input jack on

retailers.

headphone jack.

the external device.

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Connecting the Video

To transmit video signals through the S-Video jack, you will need a standard S-Video cable, available from most computer or electronics retailers.

To connect the S-Video cable:

1. Plug either end of the S-Video cable into the notebook

S-Video jack.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-Video input

connector on the external device.

3. If the image is not displayed on your external device, restart

the notebook.

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Displaying a Video Image

To display an image on the notebook display or a video device display, both the notebook and the video device must be

on.

turned

To switch the image between the notebook display and the video device display, press the the image between the notebook display, the video device display, and both displays simultaneously.

fn+f4 hotkey. The fn+f4 hotkey toggles

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Changing the Color Television Format

Color television formats are modes by which television video signals are sent and received. To send signals between the notebook and a television, both the notebook and the television must be using the same color television format.

The NTSC format is common in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. The PAL format is common in Europe, China, Russia, and Africa, and the PAL-M format is common in Brazil. Other South American and Central American countries may use NTSC, PAL, or

To change the color television format:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >

Display > Settings tab.

2. Select the Advanced button > ATI Displays tab.

3. Select the TV button > Format tab.

4. Select a television format:

a. To select a format by name, select Format, select a format

name in the list, and then select OK.

PAL -M .

b. To select the default format for a region or country, select

Country/Region, select a location from the list, and then select OK.

5. At the prompt, restart the notebook.

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Using Multimedia Software

Several multimedia applications to play, create, and manage digital media are included with your notebook. Most of the applications can be accessed from a desktop icon or from the Start > All Programs menu. Other applications may be provided on a disc.

For general information about installing an application from a disc or an application that is preloaded but not preinstalled, refer to the “Installing Additional Software” section in the printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook.

Most multimedia applications include a Help file you can access from the application menu bar or from an icon in the application directory. Some applications also include tutorials.

You can obtain HP customer support for any multimedia application included with your notebook.

Some CDs and DVDs contain third-party player software, such

✎

as PCFriendly. If you insert a disc that contains third-party player software, you are prompted to install the player software. If you prefer to use the multimedia applications that are supported by your notebook, decline the player installation and close the installation window.

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Before using any multimedia application, it is recommended that you read the sections in this chapter.

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Selecting Multimedia Applications

The multimedia software included with your notebook is determined by your region and notebook model.

The following list describes the capabilities of some of the multimedia applications that may be included with your notebook.

■ Apple iTunes can be used to play audio CDs, copy music to

or from CDs, listen to Internet radio stations, download music, and search for and organize music files.

■ Microsoft Windows Media Player can be used to play CDs

and DVDs, copy music to or from CDs, listen to radio stations, and search for and organize music files.

■ Sonic RecordNow! can be used to back up data or audio CDs

and DVDs, transfer audio files from a CD to a hard drive, and create audio CDs.

■ InterVideo WinDVD Player can be used to play DVDs or

video CDs.

■ Windows MovieMaker can be used to create and edit home

movies using basic drag-and-drop procedures.

■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator can be used to create, edit, and

copy movies to a DVD or video CD or to present a group of still photographs as a slide show.

Your notebook may include additional multimedia applications. Be sure to explore

■ Your desktop icons.

■ The applications listed at Start > All Programs.

■ The preloaded items that may be available at Start > All

Programs > SW Setup.

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InterVideo WinDVD Player

InterVideo WinDVD Player is an application that enables you to play DVD movies or video CDs. WinDVD Player is preinstalled on the notebook.

Some DVDs contain third-party DVD player programs such as

✎

PCFriendly that may interfere with WinDVD.

Reinstalling WinDVD Player

If WinDVD Player has been uninstalled and you insert a DVD that contains a third-party player program, you are prompted to install that third-party player program.

If you prefer to use WinDVD Player, decline the third-party player installation, close the installation window, and reinstall WinDVD Player.

To reinstall WinDVD Player:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. (A setup

wizard loads, and a list of applications is displayed.)

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2. Select WinDVD, and then follow the instructions on

screen.

the

For more information about WinDVD Player, select Help on the WinDVD Player menu bar.

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Playing a Video CD or DVD

For best playback quality, save and close all files and software unrelated to playing the DVD or video CD.

If a DVD displays a “Playback of content from this region is not permitted” error message, stop the DVD, change the region setting, and then restart the DVD. For information about changing the region setting, see the section, later in this chapter.

To play a DVD or video CD:

1. Insert the DVD or video CD into the optical drive.

2. Assign WinDVD to play the video:

❏ If the Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is

displayed, select Play video by using WinDVD.

❏ If the Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is not

displayed, select Start > All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD > InterVideo WinDVD.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

“Changing DVD Region Settings”

After you insert a DVD, a short pause may occur before

✎

Autorun opens the DVD and WinDVD Player.

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Changing DVD Region Settings

Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally.

You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD-ROM drive.

If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on

your drive, a “Playback of content from this region is not permitted” message is displayed when you insert the DVD. To play the DVD, you must change the region setting on your DVD-ROM

CAUTION: The region setting on your DVD-ROM drive can be changed

only 5

■ The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent

region setting on the drive.

■ The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is

displayed in the Remaining times until permanent field in the WinDVD window. The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change.

drive.

times.

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To change the region setting on drive media:

1. Open WinDVD Player by doing one of the following:

❏ Select the WinDVD icon on the taskbar.

❏ Select Start > All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD >

InterVideo WinDVD.

2. Right-click on the WinDVD Player window.

3. Select Setup.

4. Select the Region tab.

5. Select the button for the region.

6. Select OK.

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Creating CDs

Your system comes with a data transfer utility that enables you to create or copy optical drive media. Before you can create CDs, you must install this application using the installation CD provided with your notebook.

If your optical drive has DVD+RW capability, DVDs can be

✎

used with the CD creation utility to store large amounts of data on a disc. To build DVDs containing movies, see the

DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator” section, later in

this chapter.

When the CD creation utility is installed on your notebook model, an icon is displayed in Start > All Programs.

For more information concerning the features of the CD creation utility, or their use, refer to the documentation included with the utility.

Preparing to Use the CD Creation Utility

“Creating

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a CD or DVD:

■ Before writing to a disc, connect the notebook to a reliable external

power source. Do not write to a disc while the notebook is running on battery power.

■ Before writing to a disc, close all open applications (including

screen savers and antivirus software) except the CD creation utility.

■ Do not copy directly from a disc to another disc or from a network

drive to a disc. Instead, copy from a disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the disc.

■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while

the notebook is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

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Choosing Recording Media

It is recommended that you use high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive. The notebook can write or copy to CDs which provide one-time, nonerasable recording (CD-R) or to CDs that provide erasable recording (CD-RW).

In order to write data to a CD, you must use a blank CD-R disc

✎

or a CD-RW disc on which the format has not been finalized. For more information about choosing media for use with the CD creation utility, refer to the documentation included with the utility.

Responding to the UDF Prompt

The first time you insert a CD into an optical drive, you may be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader.

UDF Reader is preinstalled on select notebook models. If

Reader is installed on your notebook, a CD created with

UDF

Drag-to-Disc application can be used in a compatible optical

the drive on a computer without Drag-to-Disc, provided you select the Make this disc readable on any DVD-ROM drive option during the eject process.

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Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator

InterVideo WinDVD Creator allows you to create, author, and edit movies and burn them to a DVD. Before you can create DVDs, you must install this application using the installation CD, included with select notebooks. This application will not install successfully unless your notebook is equipped with an optical drive that has DVD+RW capability.

Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a DVD:

■ Before writing to a DVD, connect the notebook to a reliable external

power source. Do not write to a DVD while the notebook is running on battery power.

■ Before writing to a DVD, close all open applications (including

screen savers and antivirus software) except InterVideo WinDVD Creator.

■ Do not copy directly from a DVD to another DVD or from a network

drive to a DVD. Instead, copy from a DVD or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the DVD.

■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while

the notebook is writing to a DVD. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

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Choosing Recording Media

It is recommended that you use high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive. The notebook can write or copy to DVDs that provide one-time, nonerasable recording (DVD+R) or to DVDs that provide erasable recording (DVD+RW).

In order to write data to a DVD, you must use a blank DVD+R

✎

disc or a DVD+RW disc on which the format has not been finalized. For more information about choosing media for use with WinDVD Creator, select Help on the WinDVD Creator menu bar.

Creating DVDs

To open InterVideo WinDVD Creator, select Start > All Programs WinDVD Creator.

For instructions on creating DVDs, select Help on the WinDVD Creator menu bar.

> InterVideo WinDVD Creator > InterVideo

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Security

Security Feature Recommendations

You can use the security features provided with your notebook to protect your notebook, personal information, and data from a variety of risks.

In some environments, some security features may be unnecessary. However, it is strongly recommended that you follow the procedures provided in this chapter for using

■ Antivirus software

■ Windows updates

■ Firewall software

■ Passwords

The following table, “Security Feature Quick Reference,” may help you decide which other security features to use.

The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These

✎

solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen.

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Security Feature Quick Reference

To Protect Against Use This Security Feature

Computer viruses Norton antivirus software

Unauthorized access to information about you or your notebook

Unauthorized use of the notebook ■ QuickLock

Unauthorized access to the Setup utility

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive

Unauthorized startup from a CD Device disabling*

Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an

*This security feature is configured in the Setup utility. The Setup utility is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is started or restarted. The procedures for using the Setup utility to set specific security preferences are provided in this chapter. For information about displaying system information and using other Setup utility features, refer to

Setup Utility” in Chapter 9.

■ Windows updates

■ Firewall software

■ HP administrator Setup password,

which protects the system information in the Setup utility*

■ Power-on password*

HP administrator Setup password*

Drivelock

optional security cable)

“Using the

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Antivirus Software

When you use the notebook for e-mail, network or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally.

Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated.

Norton AntiVirus is preinstalled on your notebook. For information about using and updating your Norton AntiVirus software, select Start > All Programs > Norton

AntiVirus

For more information about computer viruses, select Start > Help and Support. Type

press

>Help and Support.

enter.

Security

viruses into the Search field, and then

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Critical Security Updates for Windows

A Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc may have been included with your notebook to provide additional updates delivered after the computer was configured. Throughout the life of the computer, Microsoft will continue to update the operating system and make these updates available on their Web site.

To update your system using the Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc:

1. Insert the disc into the drive. The disc automatically runs the installation application.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all updates. This may take a few minutes.

3. Remove the disc.

CAUTION: Because new computer viruses are being detected all the

time, it is recommended that you install all critical updates as soon as you receive an alert from Microsoft. You should also run Windows Update on a monthly basis to install the latest recommended updates and driver updates from Microsoft and HP.

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Firewall Software

When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your notebook, and your data. Firewalls monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer by including features such as logging and reporting, automatic alarms, and user interfaces for configuring the firewall.

To protect your privacy, it is recommended that you use firewall software.Your notebook comes with preinstalled firewall software. Refer to the online Help in the firewall software application for additional information.

Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to

✎

Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that is interfering with the firewall, and then reenable

firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure

the the firewall.

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QuickLock

The fn+f6 hotkey initiates the operating system QuickLock security feature.

Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a Windows user password or Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting

Start > Help and Support.

■ To initiate QuickLock, press fn+f6.

■ To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or

Windows administrator password.

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Recording Your Passwords

CAUTION: To prevent loss of access to items protected by passwords,

record your passwords in a safe place away from your notebook.

Passwords provide strong security. For example, if you set both

power-on password and an HP administrator Setup password

a and forget both passwords, you cannot start the notebook or resume from Hibernation until a service partner resets the notebook.

To make sure that the data, utilities, and notebook features

you protect with passwords remain available to you, record

that your passwords and store them in a safe place away from your notebook.

To contact a service partner, select Start > Help and Support

refer to the printed Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

or (English only) included with the notebook.

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Coordinating HP and Windows Passwords

Some password options are provided by your HP software and others are provided by your operating system. The following table summarizes the most commonly used HP passwords and Windows passwords. For information about additional Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, refer to Start > Help

and Support.

Suggestions for coordinating HP and Windows passwords are provided after the following table.

HP Passwords Function

HP administrator Setup password

Power-on password Protects access to notebook contents

Windows Passwords Function

Administrator password* Protects Windows administrator-level

User password* Protects access to a Windows user

*For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support.

Protects access to the Setup utility.

when the notebook is started, restarted, or restored from Hibernation.

access to notebook contents.

account. To protect access to notebook

contents resumed password prompt to display. Refer to

“Setting a Standby Password Prompt” in Chapter 3.

then the notebook is

from Standby, you can set a

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You can use the same text for HP passwords and Windows passwords, with these considerations:

■ The text of HP passwords can be any combination of up to

letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.

■ An HP password must be set and entered with the same type

of keys. For example, an HP password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with keypad number keys. For information about the keypad, refer

“Keypad” in Chapter 2.

Although you can use the same text for various passwords, HP passwords and Windows passwords function independently. Even if you plan to use the same text for an HP password and a Windows password, you must set the HP password in the Setup utility and the Windows password in your operating system.

Although their names are similar, an HP administrator Setup

✎

password and a Windows administrator password have different functions. For example, a Windows administrator password cannot be used to access the Setup utility, and an HP administrator Setup password cannot provide administrator-level access to your notebook contents. You can, however, use the same text for both passwords.

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Power-On Password

A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook. After it is set, the power-on password must be entered each time the notebook is started, restarted, or restored from Hibernation. A power-on password

■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a

power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with keypad number keys.

■ Can include any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers

and is not case sensitive.

Setting a Power-On Password

A power-on password is set in the Setup utility:

1. Open the Setup utility by turning on the notebook. Press f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press

enter.

3. Type the password in the Enter New Password field, and then press

enter.

4. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, and then press

enter.

5. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press enter to save

preferences.

your

6. To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.

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Changing a Power-On Password

A power-on password is changed in the Setup utility:

1. Open the Setup utility by turning on the notebook. Press f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press

3. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press

4. Type the new password in the Enter New Password field, and then press

enter.

5. Type the new password in the Confirm New Password field, and then press

enter.

6. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press enter to save

preferences.

your

7. To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.

enter.

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Deleting a Power-On Password

A power-on password is deleted in the Setup utility:

1. Open the Setup utility by turning on the notebook. Press f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press

enter.

3. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press

enter 3 times. (Pressing enter at each of

the remaining password fields indicates that you are removing, not changing, the password.)

4. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press enter to save

preferences.

your

5. To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.

Entering a Power-On Password

At the power-on password prompt, enter your password with the same keys you used to set the password, and then press

enter.

After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook and try again.

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HP Administrator Setup Password

The HP administrator Setup password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Setup utility. For more information about the Setup utility, refer to

Setup Utility” in Chapter 9.

After an HP administrator Setup password is set, it must be entered to access the Setup utility. The HP administrator

password

Setup

■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator

password. For more information about coordinating HP passwords with Windows passwords, see the

HP and Windows Passwords” section, earlier in this chapter.

■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, an

HP administrator Setup password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with keypad number keys.

■ Can include any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers

and is not case sensitive.

■ Is called the Administrator Password in the Setup utility.

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“Using the

“Coordinating

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Setting an HP Administrator Setup Password

An HP administrator Setup password is set in the Setup utility:

1. Open the Setup utility by turning on the notebook. Press f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press

3. Type the password in the Enter New Password field, and then press

enter.

4. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, and then press

enter.

5. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press enter to save

preferences.

your

6. To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.

enter.

5–14 Hardware and Software Guide

Security

Changing an HP Administrator Setup Password

An HP administrator Setup password is changed in the

utility:

Setup

1. Open the Setup utility by turning on the notebook. Press f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press

3. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press

4. Type the new password in the Enter New Password field, and then press

enter.

5. Type the new password in the Confirm New Password field, and then press

enter.

6. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press enter to save

preferences.

your

7. To set your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.

enter.

Hardware and Software Guide 5–15

Compaq Notebook Series user manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Hardware

Top Components

TouchPad

Keys

Power Control

Lights

Buttons

Front Components

Rear Components

Connectors, Jacks and Ports

Vent

Left-Side Components

Connectors, Jacks and Components

Vent

Right-Side Components

Bottom Components

Bays and Memory Compartment

Vents

Additional Standard Components

Cables and Cord

Adapters and Battery Pack

Labels

Restoration and Documentation Discs

Keyboard

TouchPad

Identifying TouchPad Components

Using the TouchPad

Setting TouchPad Preferences

Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys

Identifying fn and Function Keys

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands

Display System Information (fn+esc)

Open Help and Support Center Window (fn+f1)

Open Print Options Window (fn+f2)

Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3)

Switch Display (fn+f4)

Initiate Standby (fn+f5)

Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)

Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)

Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)

Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9)

Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10)

Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f11)

Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f12)

Keypad

Quick Launch Buttons

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes

Selecting a Power Source

Power

About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

Standby

Hibernation

Shutdown

Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

When Leaving Your Work

When External Power Supply Is Uncertain

When Using Drive Media

Using Default Power Settings

Identifying Power Controls and Indicators

Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

Initiating or Resuming from Standby

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation

Managing Power Options

Accessing the Power Options Window

Displaying the Power Meter Icon

Setting or Changing a Power Scheme

Setting a Standby Password Prompt

Using Battery Power

Identifying the Power Lights

Switching Between Battery and External Power

Charging a Battery Pack

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack