HP Compaq C310EU User Manual

Notebook PC User Guide

© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.

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First Edition: July 2006

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Table of contents

1 Notebook Tour

Components ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Top components .................................................................................................................. 2

Keys .................................................................................................................... 2

TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 3

Buttons and switches .......................................................................................... 4

Lights ................................................................................................................... 5

Display components ............................................................................................ 6

Front components ................................................................................................................ 6

Rear components ................................................................................................................ 7

Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 8

Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 9

Bottom components ........................................................................................................... 10

Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................ 11

Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 12

Labels ................................................................................................................................ 13

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Operating environment ...................................................................................................... 14

Rated input power .............................................................................................................. 14

2 TouchPad and Keyboard

TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 15

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 16

Using an external mouse ................................................................................................... 16

Setting TouchPad preferences .......................................................................................... 16

Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Hotkeys .............................................................................................................................. 17

Hotkey quick reference ..................................................................................... 18

Hotkey procedures ............................................................................................ 18

Display and clear system information (fn+esc) ................................................. 18

Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1) ....................................................... 19

Open the Print Options window (fn+f2) ............................................................. 19

Open a Web browser (fn+f3) ............................................................................. 19

Switch the screen image (fn+f4) ........................................................................ 20

Initiate standby (fn+f5) ....................................................................................... 20

Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6) .................................................................................. 21

Decrease screen brightness (fn+f7) .................................................................. 21

Increase screen brightness (fn+f8) .................................................................... 21

Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) ...................................... 21

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Stop an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) ................................................................. 21

Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) ..................... 21

Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) ............................ 21

Quick Launch Buttons software ......................................................................................... 22

Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel .......................................... 22

Setting tiling preferences ................................................................................... 22

Setting advanced preferences .......................................................................... 23

Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon ....................................... 23

Setting button assignments on an external keyboard ....................... 24

Keypads ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................... 25

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................... 25

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 26

Using an external numeric keypad .................................................................................... 26

Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work ........................................... 26

Power control and light locations ........................................................................................................ 27

Power sources .................................................................................................................................... 29

Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 30

Standby and hibernation .................................................................................................................... 31

Standby .............................................................................................................................. 31

Hibernation ........................................................................................................................ 31

Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown ....................................................................... 32

When you leave your work ................................................................................ 32

When a reliable power supply is unavailable .................................................... 32

When using wireless communication or readable or writable media (select

models only) ...................................................................................................... 33

Default power settings ........................................................................................................................ 34

Turning the computer or display on or off .......................................................................... 34

Using emergency shutdown procedures ........................................................................... 34

Initiating or resuming from standby .................................................................................... 35

Initiating or restoring from hibernation ............................................................................... 36

Power options ..................................................................................................................................... 37

Accessing Power Options Properties ................................................................................ 37

Displaying the Power Meter icon ....................................................................................... 37

Setting or changing a power scheme ................................................................................ 38

Setting a security prompt ................................................................................................... 38

Processor performance controls ........................................................................................................ 39

Battery packs ...................................................................................................................................... 40

Inserting or removing a battery pack ................................................................................. 40

Charging a battery pack ..................................................................................................... 41

Monitoring the charge of the battery pack ......................................................... 42

Obtaining accurate charge information ............................................. 42

Displaying charge information on the screen ................................... 42

Viewing charge displays ................................................... 42

Interpreting charge indicators ........................................... 42

Managing low-battery conditions ....................................................................................... 43

Identifying low-battery conditions ...................................................................... 43

Low-battery condition ....................................................................... 43

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4 Drives

Critical low-battery condition ............................................................. 43

Resolving low-battery conditions ....................................................................... 44

When external power is available ..................................................... 44

When a charged battery pack is available ........................................ 44

When no power source is available .................................................. 44

When the computer cannot restore from hibernation ....................... 44

Calibrating a battery pack .................................................................................................. 45

When to calibrate .............................................................................................. 45

How to calibrate ................................................................................................ 45

Step 1: Charging the battery pack .................................................... 45

Step 2: Discharging the battery pack ................................................ 46

Step 3: Recharging the battery pack ................................................ 47

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 47

Conserving power as you work ......................................................................... 47

Selecting power conservation settings .............................................................. 48

Storing a battery pack ........................................................................................................ 48

Disposing of a used battery pack ....................................................................................... 48

Drive care ........................................................................................................................................... 49

IDE drive light ..................................................................................................................................... 50

Hard drive ........................................................................................................................................... 51

Optical drives ...................................................................................................................................... 54

Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 55

Removing an optical disc (with power) .............................................................................. 56

Removing an optical disc (without power) ......................................................................... 57

Avoiding standby or hibernation ........................................................................................ 58

5 Multimedia

Multimedia hardware .......................................................................................................................... 59

Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 68

Using the optical drive ....................................................................................................... 59

Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................. 59

Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................... 60

Removing an optical disc (with power) .............................................................. 61

Removing an optical disc (without power) ......................................................... 62

Using media activity hotkeys ............................................................................................. 63

Using the audio features .................................................................................................... 64

Using the audio-in (microphone) jack ................................................................ 64

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack .............................................................. 64

Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................... 65

Using the video features .................................................................................................... 66

Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... 66

Using the S-Video-out jack ................................................................................ 67

Identifying preinstalled multimedia software ...................................................................... 68

Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only) ......................................... 68

Using multimedia software ................................................................................................. 69

Protecting playback ........................................................................................................... 70

Protecting the CD or DVD write process ........................................................................... 70

Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 71

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Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... 71

6 External Devices

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 72

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 72

Stopping a USB device ...................................................................................................... 73

Required USB software ..................................................................................................... 73

7 Memory Modules

Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 74

Effects of increasing memory ............................................................................................................. 77

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 78

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Components

This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.

To see a list of installed hardware in the computer:

1. Select Start > My Computer.

2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.

3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The

illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models.

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Top components

Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with

the fn key.

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in

(3) Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu.

(4) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with a function key or the esc key.

combination with the fn key.

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TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling,
selecting, and double-clicking.

(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls left or right.

(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

(5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.

*This table describes default settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers
and Other Hardware > Mouse.

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Buttons and switches

Component Description

(1) Wireless button* Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a

wireless connection.

NOTE To establish a wireless connection, a wireless

network must already be set up.

(2) Power button* When the computer is

Off, press to turn on the computer.

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On, press to enter hibernation.

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In standby, briefly press to exit standby.

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In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.

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If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows®
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

(3) Volume down button Decreases system volume.

(4) Volume up button Increases system volume.

(5) Volume mute button Mutes system sound.

*This table describes default settings.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area

network (LAN), is turned on.

(2) Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in standby.

Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.

(3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(4) Battery light On: A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity.

Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a
critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the
light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low-battery
condition.

(5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.

(7) Volume mute light On: System sound is turned off.

*There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer
is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.

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Display components

Component Description

(1) Display release button Opens the computer.

(2) Internal display switch Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned

on.

CAUTION The internal display switch is magnetic. Keep

diskettes and other magnetic media away from magnetic
fields, which can erase data.

Front components

Component Description

(1) Speakers (2) Produce system sound.

(2) Display release button Opens the computer.

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Rear components

Component Description

Vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components.

CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct

vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do
not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining
optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick
rugs or clothing, to block airflow.

NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.

*The computer has 3 vents. The other vents are located on the bottom of the computer.

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Right-side components

Component Description

(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered

(2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone or a

(3) USB port (select models only) Connects an optional USB device.

(4) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.

(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects an optional modem cable.

(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter.

stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.

microphone.

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Left-side components

Component Description

(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a

deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.

(2) External monitor port Connects an external monitor.

(3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,

camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.

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

(5) USB ports (2) Connect an optional USB device.

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Bottom components

Component Description

(1) Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.*

(2) Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay.

(3) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.

(4) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

(5) Vents (2)† Enable airflow to cool internal components.

CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct

vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do
not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining
optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick
rugs or clothing, to block airflow.

NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.

*Battery packs vary by model.

†The computer has 3 vents. One other vent is located on the rear of the computer.

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Wireless antennae (select models only)

On select computer models, there are at least 2 wireless antennae that send and receive wireless device
signals. They are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.

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Additional hardware components

Component Description

(1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to

(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

(3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

*Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

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Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.

Service tag—Provides the product name, serial number (S/N), and other specifics about the

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computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag label
is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft Windows Product Key. You may need

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the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the
bottom of the computer.

Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is

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affixed inside the battery bay.

Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency

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approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for
use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is
affixed inside the memory door.

Wireless certification labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices available on

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select models, and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been
approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN). If the computer
model includes one or more wireless devices, a certification label is included with the computer.
You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are
affixed inside the memory door.

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Specifications

Operating environment

The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport
the computer in extreme environments.

Factor Metric U.S.

Temperature

Operating

Nonoperating -20˚C to 60˚C -4˚F to 140˚F

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating

Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*)

Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia*) -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft

*Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude.

10˚C to 35˚C 50˚F to 95˚F

10% to 90% 10% to 90%

-15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft

Rated input power

The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the
computer.

The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although
the computer can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an
AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for this computer.

The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.

Input Power Rating

Operating voltage 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc

Operating current 3.5 A or 4.74 A

This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding
240 V rms.

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TouchPad

The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad.

Component Description

(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be

set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and
double-clicking.

(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls left or right.

(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

(5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.

*This table describes default settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers
and Other Hardware > Mouse.

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Using the TouchPad

To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer
to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external
mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over
the vertical white line. To scroll left and right using the TouchPad horizontal scroll zone, slide your finger
left or right over the horizontal white line.

Using an external mouse

An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports on the
computer.

Setting TouchPad preferences

Mouse Properties in Microsoft® Windows® allows you to customize settings for pointing devices,
including

TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to

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double-click an object (enabled by default).

Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the

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edge of the TouchPad (disabled by default).

Button preference, which allows you to switch between left-hand and right-hand use (right-hand

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preference is enabled by default).

Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails, are also found in Mouse Properties.

To access Mouse Properties, select Start> Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware >
Mouse.

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Keyboard

The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the notebook.

Hotkeys

Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).

The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures
are discussed in the following sections.

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Hotkey quick reference

Function Key Combination

Display and clear system information. fn+esc

Open the Help and Support Center. fn+f1

Open the Print Options window. fn+f2

Open a Web browser. fn+f3

Switch the screen image between the computer display and an external 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 a DVD. fn+f9

Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10

Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11

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

Hotkey procedures

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, either

Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

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– or –

Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then

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release both keys at the same time.

Display and clear system information (fn+esc)

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version
number. Press fn+esc a second time to remove the system information from the screen.

In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed
as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS
date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.

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Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)

Press fn+f1 to open the Help and Support Center.

In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center
provides

Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware

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components, and specifications.

Answers to questions about using your computer.

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Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features.

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Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer.

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Checkups for computer functionality.

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Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures.

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Links to support specialists.

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You can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support.

Open the Print Options window (fn+f2)

Press fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application.

Open a Web browser (fn+f3)

Press fn+f3 to open your default Web browser.

Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet
Connection Wizard.

After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you can
press fn+f3 to quickly access your home page and the Internet.

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Switch the screen image (fn+f4)

Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example,
if a monitor is connected to the computer, each time you press fn+f4 the image switches among the
computer display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the
monitor.

Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video
standard. The fn+f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information
from the computer, such as S-Video.

The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by
the fn+f4 hotkey:

LCD (computer display)

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External VGA (most external monitors)

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S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with S-Video-in jacks, on select

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models)

Initiate standby (fn+f5)

Press fn+f5 to initiate standby.

When standby is initiated, your information is stored in random access memory (RAM), the screen is
cleared, and power is conserved. While the computer is in standby, the power light blinks.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating standby.

The computer must be turned on before you initiate standby. If the computer is in hibernation, you must
restore from hibernation before you can initiate standby.

NOTE To restore from hibernation, briefly press the power button.

To resume from standby, briefly press the power button, use the TouchPad, press any key on the
keyboard, or press a TouchPad button.

The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. For example, you can set the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate
hibernation instead of standby.

NOTE In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the

fn+f5 hotkey.

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Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)

Press fn+f6 to initiate the QuickLock security feature.

QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating system Log On window. While the Log
On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows
administrator password is entered.

NOTE Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password or a Windows

administrator password. For instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center.

To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the
instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator
password and access the computer.

Decrease screen brightness (fn+f7)

Press fn+f7 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level
incrementally.

Increase screen brightness (fn+f8)

Press fn+f8 to increase screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level
incrementally.

Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9)

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

Not playing, press fn+f9 to begin or resume the play.

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Playing, press fn+f9 to pause the play.

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Stop an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10)

Press fn+f10 to stop the play of an audio CD or a DVD.

Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11)

While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press fn+f11 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous
section of the DVD.

Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12)

While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press fn+f12 to play the next track of the CD or the next section
of the DVD.

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Quick Launch Buttons software

You can use the Quick Launch Buttons control panel to

Set preferences for tiling windows on the Windows desktop.

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Set advanced preferences, including

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Setting preferences for the display of the Quick Launch Buttons icon.

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Setting button assignments for the Easy Access buttons on an optional external keyboard.

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The following sections provide instructions for setting preferences within the Quick Launch Buttons
control panel. For additional on-screen information about any item on the control panel, select the help
button in the upper-right corner of the window. The help button is identified with a question-mark icon.

Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel

You can access the Quick Launch Buttons control panel from the Start button or from an icon that you
can display in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, or on the Windows desktop.

To access the Quick Launch Buttons control panel from the Start button, select Start > Control Panel

> Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

Setting tiling preferences

To set tiling preferences on the Windows desktop:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel:

Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

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– or –

Double-click the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the

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taskbar, or on the Windows desktop.

2. Click the Quick Tile tab.

3. Click Vertical Tile or Horizontal Tile, and then click the programs to tile in the Applications

currently running box.

4. To save your preferences and close the display, click OK.

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Setting advanced preferences

You can set icon and external keyboard assignments in the Quick Launch Button control panel.

Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon

To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, or on the Windows desktop:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel:

Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

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– or –

Double-click the Quick Launch Buttons icon, either in the notification area, at the far right of

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the taskbar, or on the Windows desktop.

2. Click the Advanced tab. On the Advanced tab you can display or hide the Quick Launch Buttons

icon in the notification area or on the Windows desktop.

To display the icon, select the Show icon on the taskbar or Show icon on the desktop

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check box.

To hide the icon, clear the Show icon on the taskbar or Show icon on the desktop check

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box.

3. To save your preferences and close the display, click OK.

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Setting button assignments on an external keyboard

If you are using an optional HP external keyboard that features Easy Access buttons, you can set Easy
Access button assignments and schemes on the Settings tab.

The Settings tab is disabled and hidden by default. To display and enable the Settings tab in the Quick
Launch Buttons control panel:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel:

Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

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– or –

Double-click the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the

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taskbar, or on the Windows desktop.

2. Click the Advanced tab. Then:

To display and enable the Settings tab, select the Allow users to modify button

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assignments on external keyboard check box.

– or –

To disable and hide the Settings tab, clear the Allow users to modify button assignments

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on external keyboard check box.

NOTE If you enable the Settings tab, you must close the Quick Launch Buttons Properties

dialog box, and then open it again in order to see the Settings tab.

3. To save your preferences and close the display, click OK.

For information about managing Easy Access button assignments and schemes, refer to your
external keyboard documentation.

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Keypads

The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad
or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

(1) fn key

Component

(2) num lock light

(3) num lk key

(4) Embedded numeric keypad

Using the embedded numeric keypad

The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When
the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by
the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad

Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light turns on. Press fn+num

lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions. The num lock light turns off.

NOTE The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or keypad

is connected to the computer.

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Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad

You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their
standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key
combination.

To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold

●

the fn key while pressing the keypad key.

To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on:

●

Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.

●

Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.

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Using an external numeric keypad

Most keys on most external keypads function differently according to whether num lock mode is on or
off. (By default num lock mode is off.) For example:

When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.

●

When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.

●

When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on.
When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off.

If an external keypad is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on.

Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work

To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work, press the num lk key on the external
keypad, not on the computer.

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3Power

Power control and light locations

The following illustration and table identify and describe the power control and light locations.

NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

Component Description

(1) Power button When the computer is

Off, press to turn on the computer.

●

On, press to enter hibernation.

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In standby, briefly press to exit standby.

●

In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.

●

If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows®
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

(2) Power lights* (2) On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in standby.

Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.

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Component Description

(3) fn+f5 Initiates standby.

(4) Battery light On: A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity.

Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a
critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the
light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low-battery
condition.

*There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer
is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.

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Power sources

The computer can run on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power
sources for common tasks.

Task Recommended power source

Work in most software applications

Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the computer External power supplied through

Install or modify system software or write to a CD
or DVD

Charged battery pack in the computer

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External power supplied through one of the following devices:

●

AC adapter

●

Optional power adapter

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AC adapter

●

Optional power adapter

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External power supplied through

AC adapter

●

Optional power adapter

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WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery pack on board

aircraft.

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Connecting the AC adapter

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by
unplugging the power cord from the computer).

If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed)
3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin
adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric
shock from a system that is not properly grounded.

To connect the computer to external AC power:

1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the computer (1).

2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2).

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3).

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Standby and hibernation

Standby and hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. They
can be initiated by you or by the system. For more information, refer to "Initiating standby, hibernation
or shutdown."

Standby

CAUTION To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby for

extended periods. Connect the computer to an external power source.

Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When standby is initiated, your work
is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is cleared. When the computer is in
standby, the power lights blink. When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where
you left off.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating standby.

Hibernation

CAUTION If the configuration of the computer is changed during hibernation, resuming from

hibernation may not be possible. When the computer is in hibernation:

Do not add or remove memory modules.

Do not insert or remove any hard drives or optical drives.

Do not connect or disconnect external devices.

Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the computer.
The power lights are turned off. When you restore from hibernation, your work returns to the screen
where you left off. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to restore from
hibernation.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating hibernation.

You can disable hibernation. However, if hibernation is disabled and the system reaches a low-battery
condition, the system will not automatically save your work while power is on or when standby has been
initiated.

Use Power Options in Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel to reenable hibernation:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate

tab.

2. Be sure that the Enable hibernation check box is selected.

To set the time interval after which the system initiates hibernation:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

2. Click one of the intervals in the System hibernates list.

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Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown

The following sections explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down the
computer.

NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any computer

functions while the computer is in standby or hibernation.

When you leave your work

When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen
is cleared. When the computer is in standby, it uses less power than when it is on. Your work returns
instantly to the screen when you resume from standby.

Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the computer.
When the computer is in hibernation, it uses much less power than when it is in standby.

When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period, shut
down the computer and remove the battery pack to extend the life of the battery pack. For details on
battery pack storage, refer to "Storing a battery pack."

When a reliable power supply is unavailable

Be sure that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you are operating the computer on battery power
and do not have access to an external power supply. If the battery pack fails, hibernation saves your
work to a hibernation file and shuts down the computer.

It is recommended that if you pause your work when the power supply is uncertain, you take one of the
following actions:

Save your work, and then initiate standby.

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Initiate hibernation.

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Shut down the computer.

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When using wireless communication or readable or writable media (select models only)

CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback

functionality, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD, DVD, or
external media card. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate standby or hibernation while
writing to a CD, DVD, or external media card.

Standby and hibernation interfere with the use media. If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated
during playback of a medium such as a CD, DVD, or external media card

Your playback may be interrupted.

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You may see the following warning message: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby

●

may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?" Click No.

You may need to restart the media to resume audio and video playback.

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Default power settings

This section explains the default standby, hibernation, and shutdown procedures. For information about
changing the function of the power features on the computer, refer to "Power options."

The controls and lights discussed in this section are illustrated in "Power control and light locations."

Turning the computer or display on or off

Task Procedure Result

Turn on the computer. Press the power button.

Shut down the
computer.

Turn off the display
while the power is on.

1. Save your work and close all open

applications.

2. Shut down the computer through the

operating system by selecting Start > Turn
Off Computer > Turn Off.

NOTE If the system is

unresponsive and you are unable to
shut down the computer with these
procedures, refer to "Using
emergency shutdown procedures."

Close the computer. Closing the computer activates the display switch,

The power lights are turned on.

●

The operating system loads.

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The power lights are turned off.

●

The operating system shuts down.

●

The computer is turned off.

●

which initiates standby.

Using emergency shutdown procedures

CAUTION Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off.

●

Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.

●

Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery pack.

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Initiating or resuming from standby

Task Procedure Result

Initiate standby.

Allow the system to
initiate standby.

Resume from user­initiated or system­initiated standby.

With the computer on, press the hotkey to

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initiate standby.

Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand

●

by.

In Windows XP Professional, if Stand by is
not displayed:

a. Press the down arrow.

b. Select Stand by from the list.

c. Click OK.

Close the computer.

●

No action required.

If the computer is running on battery power,

●

the system initiates standby after 10 minutes
of computer inactivity. (Default setting)

Power settings and timeouts can be
changed using Power Options in Windows
Control Panel.

Press the power button.

●

If the display was closed while the computer

●

was in standby, open the display.

The power lights blink.

●

The screen clears.

●

The power lights blink.

●

The screen clears.

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The power lights are turned on.

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Your work returns to the screen.

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Initiating or restoring from hibernation

Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. Hibernation is enabled by default.

To verify that hibernation remains enabled, select Start> Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation
check box is selected.

Task Procedure Result

Initiate hibernation.

Allow the system to
initiate hibernation
(with hibernation
enabled).

Restore from user­initiated or system­initiated hibernation.

Press the power button.

●

– or –

Select Start > Turn Off Computer. Then,

●

hold down the shift key as you select
Hibernate.

In Windows XP Professional, if hibernate is
not displayed:

a. Press the up or down arrow.

b. Select Hibernate from the list.

c. Click OK.

No action required. If the computer is running on
battery power, the system initiates hibernation

After 30 minutes of computer inactivity.

●

When the battery pack reaches a critical low-

●

battery condition.

Power settings and timeouts can be changed
using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.

Press the power button.*

The power lights are turned off.

●

The screen clears.

●

The power lights are turned off.

●

The screen clears.

●

The power lights are turned on.

●

Your work returns to the screen.

●

*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 button. (The system may not respond if the discharged battery pack is the only power source.)

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Power options

You can change many default power settings in Windows Control Panel. For example, you can set an
audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the
default settings for the power button.

By default, when the computer is on:

Pressing the fn+f5 hotkey, called the "sleep button" by the operating system, initiates standby.

●

By default, the display switch turns off the display and initiates standby. The display switch is

●

activated by closing the display.

Accessing Power Options Properties

To access Power Options Properties:

Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then

●

click Adjust Power Properties.

– or –

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

●

Displaying the Power Meter icon

By default, the Power Meter icon appears in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The icon
changes shape to indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.

To show the Power Meter icon in the notification area:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

4. Click Apply and then click OK.

To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area:

1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power

Properties.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

4. Click Apply and then click OK.

NOTE If you cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification area, at the far right of the

taskbar, click the arrow in the notification area to view hidden icons.

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Setting or changing a power scheme

The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box assigns power levels to system
components. You can assign different schemes, depending on whether the computer is running on
battery 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. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power

Properties.

2. Click the Power Schemes tab.

3. Select the power scheme you want to modify, and adjust options in the lists on the screen.

4. Click Apply.

Setting a security prompt

You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the computer is turned on,
resumes from standby, or restores from hibernation.

To set a password prompt:

1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power

Properties.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box.

4. Click Apply.

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Processor performance controls

CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat

surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows,
thick rugs, or clothing, to block the airflow. Overheating can damage the computer and reduce
processor performance.

NOTE In some cases, a computer may operate at a higher speed on external power than on

battery power. If the battery power is extremely low, the computer may attempt to conserve power
by reducing processor speed and graphics performance.

Windows XP enables you to manage the processor performance controls by selecting a power scheme.
The processing speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation.

Processor performance controls are managed in the Power Options Properties dialog box. To access
Windows XP processor performance controls, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

The power scheme you select determines how the processor performs when the computer is plugged
into external power or is running on battery power. Each power scheme for external power or battery
power sets a specific processor state.

After a power scheme has been set, no other intervention is required to control the performance of the
computer processor. The following table describes the processor performance on external and battery
power for the available power schemes.

Power scheme Processor performance while on external

power

Home/Office Desk Always runs at the highest performance state. Performance state is determined based on CPU

Portable/Laptop
(default) *

Presentation Performance state is determined based on CPU

Always On Always runs at the highest performance state. Always runs at the highest performance state.

Minimal Power
Management

Max Battery Performance state is determined based on CPU

* It is recommended that you use the Portable/Laptop power scheme.

Performance state is determined based on CPU
demand.

demand.

Performance state is determined based on CPU
demand.

demand.

Processor performance while on battery
power

demand.

Performance state is determined based on CPU
demand.

CPU performance is lower on battery power, then
steadily decreases as the battery discharges.

Performance state is determined based on CPU
demand.

CPU performance is lower on battery power, then
steadily decreases as the battery discharges.

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Battery packs

When a charged battery pack is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power,
the computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the
computer runs on AC power.

If the computer contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through
the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the
computer.

You can keep a battery pack in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the
battery pack in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power enables the
battery pack to charge and also protects your work in case of a power outage. However, a battery pack
in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is turned off and not plugged into external power.

Inserting or removing a battery pack

CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery pack that is the sole power

source, initiate hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack.

To insert a battery pack:

NOTE Battery packs may vary in appearance.

1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay to the left.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay (1) and rotate it until it is seated (2).

The battery pack release latch automatically locks the battery into place.

To remove a battery pack:

1. Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay to the left.

2. Slide the battery pack release latch (1) to release the battery pack.

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3. Pivot the battery pack (2) away from the computer and remove it from the computer (3).

Charging a battery pack

To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays:

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery pack on board aircraft.

If you are charging a new battery pack:

●

Charge the battery pack while the computer is connected to external power through the AC

●

adapter.

When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully before turning on the computer.

●

If you are charging an in-use battery pack:

●

Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use

●

before charging it.

When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully before turning on the computer.

●

A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whenever the computer is connected to external power
through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter.

A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whether the computer is off or in use, but the battery
pack charges faster while the computer is off. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has
been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature.

The battery light displays charge status:

On: the battery pack is charging.

●

Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging.

●

Blinking rapidly: The battery pack has reached a critical low-battery condition and is not charging.

●

Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed.

●

For information about determining the amount of charge in a battery pack, refer to "Monitoring the charge
of the battery pack."

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Monitoring the charge of the battery pack

This section explains several ways to determine the amount of charge in a battery pack.

Obtaining accurate charge information

To increase the accuracy of all battery charge indicators:

Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before

●

charging it.

When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully before turning on the computer.

●

If a battery pack has been unused for one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of

●

simply charging it. For calibration instructions, refer to "Calibrating a battery pack."

Displaying charge information on the screen

This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge indicators.

Viewing charge displays

To view information about the status of any battery pack in the computer:

Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

●

– or –

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power

●

Meter.

Interpreting charge indicators

Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of
charge remaining:

The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery pack.

●

The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack

●

continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease when
you start playing a DVD and will increase when you stop playing a DVD.

When a battery pack is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on
the Power Meter screen.

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Managing low-battery conditions

The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low­battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control
Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights.

Identifying low-battery conditions

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

Low-battery condition

When a battery pack that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low-battery condition, the
battery light blinks.

Critical low-battery condition

If a low-battery condition is not resolved, the computer enters a critical low-battery condition, and the
battery light blinks rapidly.

In a critical low-battery condition:

If hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in standby, the computer initiates hibernation.

●

If hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in standby, the computer remains briefly in

●

standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.

To verify that hibernation is enabled:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate.

2. Be sure that the Enable hibernation support check box is selected.

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Resolving low-battery conditions

CAUTION To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical low-

battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are
turned off.

When external power is available

To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect one of the following
adapters:

AC adapter

●

Optional power adapter

●

When a charged battery pack is available

To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available:

1. Turn off the computer or initiate hibernation.

2. Insert a charged battery pack.

3. Turn on the computer.

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 computer.

●

When the computer cannot restore from hibernation

To resolve a low-battery condition when the computer lacks the power to restore from hibernation:

1. Insert a charged battery pack or plug the computer into external power.

2. Restore from hibernation by pressing the power 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. Calibrate a 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 or more

●

How to calibrate

Three steps are involved in calibrating a battery pack: fully charging, fully discharging, and then fully
recharging.

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

A battery pack can charge whether the computer is off or in use, but it will charge faster when the
computer is off.

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery pack on board aircraft.

To charge the battery pack:

1. Insert the battery pack into the computer.

2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter or optional power adapter, and then plug the adapter or

device into external power.

The battery light on the computer is turned on.

3. Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery pack is fully charged.

The battery light on the computer is turned off.

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Step 2: Discharging the battery pack

Before you begin a full discharge, disable hibernation.

To disable hibernation:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate.

2. Clear the Enable hibernation check box.

3. Click Apply.

The computer must remain on while the battery pack is being discharged. The battery pack can
discharge whether or not you are using the computer but will discharge faster while the computer is in
use.

If you plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before

●

beginning the discharge procedure.

If you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving

●

timeouts, expect the following performance from the system during the discharge process:

The monitor will not turn off automatically.

●

Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle.

●

System-initiated hibernation will not occur.

●

To fully discharge a battery pack:

1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then

click Adjust Power Properties.

– or –

Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

2. Record the 4 settings listed in the Running on batteries and Plugged In columns so that you can

reset them after the calibration.

3. Set the 4 options to Never.

4. Click OK.

5. Disconnect the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off the computer.

6. Run the computer on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged. The battery light begins

to blink when the battery pack has discharged to a low-battery condition. When the battery pack is
fully discharged, the battery light is turned off and the computer shuts down.

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Step 3: Recharging the battery pack

To recharge the battery pack:

1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery pack is fully

recharged. When the battery pack is recharged, the battery light on the computer is turned off.

You can use the computer while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge
more quickly if the computer is off.

2. If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned

off.

3. Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

4. Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running

on Batteries column.

5. Click OK.

CAUTION After calibrating the battery pack, reenable hibernation. Failure to reenable

hibernation may result in a complete battery discharge and potential information loss.

To reenable hibernation, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >

Power Options > Hibernate. Select the Enable hibernation check box, and then click Apply.

Conserving battery power

Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in this section extends the time that
a battery pack can run the computer from a single charge.

Conserving power as you work

To conserve power as you use the computer:

Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you

●

are not using them.

Disconnect external devices that you are not using that are not plugged into an external power

●

source.

Remove a CD or DVD that you are not using.

●

Use the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as you need it.

●

Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or adjust system volume as you

●

need it.

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

●

If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation, or shut down the computer.

●

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Selecting power conservation settings

To set the computer to conserve power:

Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and

●

motion.

To access screen saver settings:

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver.

Select a Power Scheme with low power-use settings. For more information, refer to "Setting or

●

changing a power scheme."

Storing a battery pack

WARNING! To avoid potential safety issues, use only the battery pack provided with the

computer, a replacement battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased
as an accessory from HP.

CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for

extended periods of time.

If a computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
battery pack and store it separately.

To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place.

Calibrate a battery pack before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.

Disposing of a used battery pack

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery

pack; short the external contacts on a battery pack; or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water.
Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).

Refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information.

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4 Drives

Drive care

Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply
to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss information,

observe these precautions:

Initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another.

Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of
the drive.

Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop or compress the drive.

Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating
system.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer when the drive is writing to a medium. The
write process is sensitive to vibration.

When the battery pack is the only source of power, ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently
charged before writing to a medium.

Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.

Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaning products.

Remove the medium from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with,
shipping, or storing a drive.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport
walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on
luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.

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IDE drive light

The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.

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Hard drive

CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information:

Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove
the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby, or in hibernation.

If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing
the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

To remove the hard drive:

1. Save your work.

2. Shut down the computer and close the display.

3. Turn the computer upside down, with the hard drive bay toward you.

4. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1).

5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).

6. Disconnect the hard drive (1) by sliding it to the right.

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7. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (2).

To install a hard drive:

1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).

2. Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector (2) until it is fully seated.

3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer.

4. Close the cover (2).

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5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).

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Optical drives

An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs are
used to store or transport data and to play music and movies. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs.

The computer can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table.

Type of Optical Drive Read CD and

DVD-ROM

DVD/CD-RW Drive Yes Yes No No

DVD±RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes No

LightScribe DVD±RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes Yes

Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported
optical drives.

Write to

RW

CD-

Write to

±RW/R

DVD

LightScribe

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Inserting an optical disc

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray.

3. Pull out the tray (2).

4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over

the tray spindle, with the label-side up.

NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.

6. Close the media tray.

NOTE After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a default media

player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media
content.

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Removing an optical disc (with power)

If the computer is running on external or battery power:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the

tray (2).

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer

edges of the disc. Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Removing an optical disc (without power)

If external or battery power is unavailable:

1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.

2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2).

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer

edges of the disc. Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Avoiding standby or hibernation

CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback

functionality, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD.

To prevent loss of data, do not initiate standby or hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD.

If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback of a drive medium (such as a CD or
DVD):

Your playback may be interrupted.

●

You may see the following warning: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop

●

the playback. Do you want to continue?" Click No.

You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback.

●

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5Multimedia

Multimedia hardware

Using the optical drive

The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of installed
drive and installed software.

Identifying the installed optical drive

To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer:

Select Start > My Computer.

▲

The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable
Storage.

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Inserting an optical disc

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray.

3. Pull out the tray (2).

4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over

the tray spindle, with the label-side up.

NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.

6. Close the media tray.

NOTE After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a default media

player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media
content.

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Removing an optical disc (with power)

If the computer is running on external or battery power:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the

tray (2).

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer

edges of the disc. Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Removing an optical disc (without power)

If external or battery power is unavailable:

1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.

2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2).

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer

edges of the disc. Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Using media activity hotkeys

Media activity hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and 4 of the function keys. You can use these
keys to control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted in the optical drive.

NOTE To control the play of an inserted video CD, use the media activity controls in your video

CD player application.

To play, pause, or resume an inserted audio CD or a DVD, press fn+f9 (2).

●

To stop an inserted audio CD or a DVD that is playing, press fn+f10 (3).

●

To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD that is playing,

●

press fn+f11 (4).

To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD that is playing, press fn+f12

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(5).

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Using the audio features

The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer.

Component Description

(1) Volume down button Decreases computer sound.

(2) Volume up button Increases computer sound.

(3) Volume mute button Turns off computer sound.

(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset or microphone.

(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear

(6) Speakers (2) Produce computer sound.

buds, headset, or television audio.

Using the audio-in (microphone) jack

The computer is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural (single sound
channel) microphone. Select models support a stereo (dual sound channel) microphone.

NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a

3.5-mm plug.

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on

headphones, earbuds, or a headset.

In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio function of an
audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

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Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the following controls:

Computer volume buttons:

●

To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button.

●

To decrease the volume, press the volume down button.

●

To increase the volume, press the volume up button.

●

Microsoft® Windows® volume control:

●

a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Select the Mute check box

to mute the volume.

– or –

a. Double-click the Volume icon in the notification area.

b. In the Volume Control column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider

up or down. You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume.

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow the steps below to place it there:

a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio

Devices.

b. Click the Volume tab.

c. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.

d. Click Apply.

Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.

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Using the video features

The computer includes the following video features:

S-Video-out jack that connects a range of video components that allow you to maximize your

●

multimedia features

External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector to the computer

●

Using the external monitor port

The external monitor port connects an external display device to the computer.

To connect a display device to the computer, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.

NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4

to transfer the image to the device.

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Using the S-Video-out jack

The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.

The computer can support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously
supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported external display.

NOTE To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable,

available from most electronics retailers. If you are combining audio and video functions, such
as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television, you also need a
standard audio cable connected to the headphone jack, available from most electronics retailers.

To connect a video device to the S-Video-out jack:

1. Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video-out jack on the computer.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, as instructed in the documentation included

with the device.

3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the computer.

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Multimedia software

The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some models may be shipped with additional
multimedia software on an optical disc.

Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks
may be supported:

Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, and Internet radio

●

Creating or copying data CDs

●

Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs

●

Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD

●

NOTE For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software user

guides. These guides may be provided on CD or as online help files within the specific application.
User guides may also be found on the software manufacturer’s Web site.

Identifying preinstalled multimedia software

To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer:

Select Start > All Programs.

▲

You can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer. Select Start > All Programs >
Software Setup.

Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only)

To install multimedia software from a CD included with the computer:

1. Insert the multimedia software CD into the optical drive.

2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.

3. Restart the computer if prompted.

Repeat the installation procedure for all multimedia software on CD that you want to install.

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Using multimedia software

To use the multimedia software installed on the computer:

1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia application you want to use. For

example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, select Windows Media
Player.

NOTE Some applications may be located in subfolders.

2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

– or –

1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive.

An AutoPlay dialog box opens.

2. Click the multimedia task you want to perform from the list of installed multimedia applications.

3. Click OK.

NOTE The AutoPlay dialog box allows you to select a default multimedia application for

the media disc. After you select a multimedia application from the list, click the Always do
the selected action box.

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Protecting playback

To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality:

Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD.

●

Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc.

●

To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is in Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation
while playing a disc. If standby or hibernation is initiated while a disc is in use, you may see the warning
message “Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby might stop the playback. Do you want to
continue?” If this message is displayed, select No. After you select No:

Playback may resume.

●

– or –

Playback may stop and the screen may clear. To return to playing the CD or DVD, press the power

●

button and then restart the disc.

Protecting the CD or DVD write process

CAUTION To prevent loss of information and damage to a disc:

Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write
to a disc while the computer is running on battery power.

Before writing to a disc, close all open applications except the disc software you are using.

Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a
destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then
copy from your hard drive to the destination disc.

Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc.
The write process is sensitive to vibration.

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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 drive.

If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive, the following message is
displayed when you insert the DVD: “Playback of content from this region is not permitted.” To play the
DVD, you must change the region setting on your DVD drive. DVD region settings can be changed
through the operating system or through some DVD players.

CAUTION The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times.

The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD
drive.

The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Changes
remaining field on the DVD Region tab. The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent
change.

To change settings through the operating system:

1. Select Start > My Computer.

2. Right-click in the window and select Properties> Hardware tab > Device Manager.

3. Click DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings,

and then click Properties.

4. Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab.

5. Click OK.

Observing the copyright warning

It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright­protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use
this computer for such purposes.

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6 External Devices

Using a USB device

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external
device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer. A hub provides
additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to another hub.

The computer has 2 standard USB ports on the left side of the computer. A third USB port on the right
side of the computer is available on select models only. The USB ports on the computer support USB

2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION To prevent damage to the USB connectors, use minimal force to connect a USB

device.

To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable of the device to the USB port. The
operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected.

NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Found New Hardware" message is

displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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Stopping a USB device

CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device

before removing it.

To stop a USB device:

1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the

taskbar.

2. Click the USB device listing.

NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show Hidden Icons in the

notification area.

3. Click Stop.

Required USB software

Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the user guide for the device.

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7 Memory Modules

Adding or replacing memory modules

The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.
The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant
expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory
module slot.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the

power cord and remove all battery packs before installing a memory module.

CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before

beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a
grounded metal object.

To add or replace a memory module:

1. Shut down the computer. (If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the

computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating
system.)

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power cord.

4. Turn the computer upside down.

5. Remove the battery pack from the computer.

6. Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw (1).

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7. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer.

8. To remove a memory module:

a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module . (The memory module

tilts up.)

b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2) and gently pull the module out of the memory

module slot. (To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe
container.)

9. To insert a memory module:

a. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot.

b. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module

compartment, press the module (2) into the memory module slot until it is seated.

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c. Press the memory module (3) down until the retention clips snap into place.

10. Align the tabs (1) on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer.

11. Close the cover (2).

12. Tighten the memory module compartment cover screw (3).

13. Replace the battery pack.

14. Reconnect external power and external devices.

15. Turn on the computer.

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Effects of increasing memory

When random access memory (RAM) increases, the operating system increases the hard drive space
reserved for the hibernation file.

If you experience problems with hibernation after increasing memory, verify that the hard drive has
enough free space to accommodate a larger hibernation file.

To display the amount of space required by the hibernation file:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate

▲

tab.

To display the amount of memory in the system:

Select Start> Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > General tab.

●

– or –

Press fn+esc.

●

To display the amount of free space on the hard drive:

1. Select Start > My Computer.

2. Right click the primary hard drive listing, and then click Properties.

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Index

A

AC adapter

connecting 30

identifying 12
altitude specifications 14
antennae 11
applications key, Windows 2
audio features 64
audio-in (microphone) jack 8,

64

audio-out (headphone) jack 8,

64

B

battery bay 10, 13
battery charge information 42
battery light 41, 43
battery light, identifying 5, 28
battery pack

battery power vs. AC

power 40
calibrating 45
charging 41, 45
conserving power 47
disposing of 48
identifying 12
inserting 40
low-battery conditions 43
monitoring charge 42
recharging 47
removing 40
storing 48
using 40

battery pack release latch 10, 40
bays

battery 10, 13
hard drive 10

buttons

display release 6
mute 4

power 4, 27
setting use preferences 16
TouchPad 3, 15
volume 4
volume down 64, 65
volume mute 64, 65
volume up 64, 65
wireless 4

C

cable

RJ-11 (modem) 12

USB 72
calibration, battery 45
caps lock light 5
Certificate of Authenticity label 13
charging battery packs 41
compartments, memory

module 10

components

bottom 10

display 6

front 6

left-side 9

rear 7

right-side 8

top 2
computer display, turning on or

off 34
connecting external power 30
connector, power 8
conservation, power 47
copyright warning 71
cord, power, identifying 12
critical low-battery condition 43

D

default power settings 34

display

image, switching 18, 20
screen brightness

hotkeys 18, 21
display release button 6
drive media 33
drives

caring for 49
IDE drive light 50
optical 8

See also hard drive, optical drive

DVD region settings 71

E

edge motion 16
emergency shutdown

procedures 34
environmental specifications 14
external monitor port 9, 66

F

fn key

hotkeys 17

identifying 2
fn+f5 key 28
function keys

hotkeys 17

identifying 2

H

hard drive

displaying amount of free

space 77
installing 52
removing 51

hard drive bay, identifying 10
headphone (audio-out) jack 8
Help and Support Center

hotkey 18, 19

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hibernation

defined 31
enabling/disabling 31
initiated during critical low-

battery condition 43
initiating 36
restoring from 36
when to use 31
writing to CD or DVD 58

hibernation file 31, 77
hotkeys

audio CD or DVD

controls 18, 21
decreasing screen

brightness 18, 21
description 17
displaying system

information 18
increasing screen

brightness 18, 21
initiating QuickLock 18, 21
initiating standby 18, 20
media activity 63
opening Help and Support

Center 18, 19
opening Print Options

window 18, 19
opening Web browser 18, 19
quick reference 18
switching screen image 18,

20
using 18

hubs 72
humidity specifications 14

I

IDE drive light 5, 50

J

jacks

audio-in (microphone) 8, 64
audio-out (headphone) 8,

64
RJ-11 (modem) 8
RJ-45 (network) 9
S-Video-out 9, 66, 67

K

keyboard

hotkeys 17

keypad keys 2

keypad, embedded

enabling and disabling 25
identifying 25
switching key functions 26
using 25

keypad, external

num lock mode 26
using 26

keys

esc 2
fn 2
function 2
keypad 2
Windows applications 2
Windows logo 2

L

labels

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity 13
modem approval 13
regulatory 13
service tag 13
wireless certification 13
WLAN 13

latches

battery pack release 10

lights

battery 5, 28
caps lock 5
IDE drive 5, 50
mute 5
num lock 5
power 5, 27
wireless 5

LightScribe 54
lock, security cable 9
low-battery condition 43

M

media activity hotkeys 63
media controls, hotkeys 18, 21
memory

adding or replacing memory

modules 74
displaying amount in

system 77
increasing 77

memory module compartment 10

memory module compartment

cover

removing 75
replacing 76

memory modules

adding 74

replacing 74
microphone (audio-in) jack 8
microphones, supported 64
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label 13
modem approval label 13
monitor port, external 9
mouse, external

setting preferences 16
using 16

multimedia software

described 68
identifying 68
installing 68

using 69
mute button 4, 64, 65
mute light 5

N

network (RJ-45) jack 9
num lock light 5
num lock mode, external

keypad 26

O

operating environment

specifications 14

operating system

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label 13

Product Key 13
optical disc

inserting 55, 60

removing, with power 56, 61

removing, without power 57,

62

optical drive

identifying 59

supported types 54
optical drive, identifying 8
optional power adapter 29, 45

P

passwords, security 38
pointing devices. See TouchPad

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ports

external monitor 9, 66
USB 8, 9, 72

power

connecting 30
conserving 47
control and light locations 27
schemes 38
setting preferences 37

sources 29
power button 4, 27
power connector 8
power cord 12
power light 5, 27
Power Meter icon 37
power settings 34
power supply 32
Print Options window hotkey 18,

19

processor performance

controls 39
Product Key 13
product name and number,

computer 13

Q

QuickLock hotkey 18, 21

R

rated input power

specifications 14
readable media 33
regulatory information

modem approval label 13
regulatory label 13
wireless certification labels 13

release button

display 6

release latch

battery pack 10

reset (emergency shutdown

procedures) 34
RJ-11 (modem) jack 8
RJ-45 (network) jack 9

S

S-Video 20
S-Video-out jack 9, 66, 67
screen brightness hotkeys 18,

21
screen image, switching 18, 20

screen saver 48
scroll zones, TouchPad 3, 15
security cable slot 9
security passwords 38
serial number, computer 13
service tag 13
shutdown procedures 34
shutting down 34
slots

memory module 10
security cable 9

software

multimedia 68
Power Meter 37

USB devices 73
speakers 6, 64
specifications

operating environment 14

rated input power 14
standby

defined 31

hotkey 18, 20

initiating 35

resuming from 35

writing to CD or DVD 58
system information

hotkey 18
system information hotkey 18

T

temperature specifications 14
temperature, storage, battery

pack 48

TouchPad

identifying 15

setting preferences 16

using 16
TouchPad buttons 3, 15
TouchPad scroll zones 3, 15
TouchPad tapping 16
traveling with the computer

battery pack temperature

considerations 48

environmental

specifications 14
modem approval label 13
wireless certification labels 13

turning off the computer 34

U

unresponsive system, emergency

shutdown procedures 34
USB cable, connecting 72
USB devices

connecting 72
description 72
required software 73

stopping 73
USB hubs 72
USB ports, identifying 8, 9, 72

V

vents 7, 10
video features 66
video transmission types 20
volume buttons 4
volume down button 64, 65
volume mute button 64, 65
volume up button 64, 65
volume, adjusting 65

W

Web browser hotkey 18, 19
Windows applications key 2
Windows logo key 2
wireless antennae 11
wireless button 4
wireless certification label 13
wireless light 5
WLAN label 13
writable media 33

80 Index ENWW