HP (Hewlett-Packard) Laptop User Manual

HP Notebook PC

Reference Guide

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CAUTION

Important Safety Information

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack.

When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a
bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).

• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.

• Do not use a telephone connection of any type to report a gas leak while in the
vicinity of the leak.

• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.

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YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT
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EITHER REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM YOUR HARD DISK DRIVE AND
DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES, OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP
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IN THIS HP PRODUCT OR MAY BE FOUND ONLINE.

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Microsoft License Agreement contained in the Microsoft documentation or displayed on
your screen when Microsoft Software Products are launched.

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For a PC supplied with a Microsoft operating system: When you start the PC and accept
the Microsoft End-user License Agreement (“EULA”), your license rights are valid only
if a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) label corresponding to your Microsoft operating
system is provided with your PC. The COA label can usually be found on the bottom of
the computer. If the COA label does not correspond to your Microsoft operating system
or is missing, contact your HP reseller for details.

Other non-HP Software and Operating Systems are covered by the appropriate vendor
license. The following License Terms govern the use of the HP software:

USE. Customer may use the software on any one HP product. Customer may not network
the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP product. Customer may not reverse
assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law.

COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the
software a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in
the use of the software with an HP product so long as the copies and adaptations are used
in no other manner.

OWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the
software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and
agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws. Customer
acknowledges and agrees that the software may have been developed by a third party
software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the software, who shall be
authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any copyright infringement or violation
of this Agreement.

PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM. If your HP product was shipped with a product
recovery CD-ROM or DVD: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM or DVD and/or support
utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP product with
which the product recovery CD-ROM or DVD was originally provided. (ii) The use of
any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD­ROM or DVD shall be governed by the Microsoft License Agreement.

TRANSFER OF RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE. Customer may transfer rights in the software
to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the
prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are terminated
and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the
third party.

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TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to
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cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice.

UPDATES AND UPGRADES. Customer agrees that the software does not include
updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate
support agreement.

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EXPORT CLAUSE. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy
or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other
applicable regulation.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject
to HP standard commercial license terms and for non-DOD Departments and Agencies of
the U.S. Government, the restrictions set forth in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987)
Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304 U.S.A. Copyright
(c) 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company. All Rights Reserved. Customer further agrees that
Software is delivered and licensed as “Commercial computer software” as defined in
DFARS 252-227-7014 (June 1995) or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR

2.101(a), or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (or any

equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. The Customer
agrees that it has only those rights provided for such Software by the applicable FAR or
DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved.

Support Policy for Support Pack of Operating Systems. HP provides end user support for
HP PCs that use Microsoft Operating Systems, including its latest service packs. This
support will be available within 30 days of the software being released.

Edition History

Edition 1 ........................................... October 2001

Edition 2 ............................................ March 2002

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook .....................................................................11

Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................12

What’s in the box? ................................................................................................12

To buy accessories ................................................................................................13

To find more information...................................................................................... 13

Identifying Parts of the Notebook............................................................................... 14

Front view .............................................................................................................14

Back view.............................................................................................................. 15

Bottom view..........................................................................................................16

Status lights........................................................................................................... 17

Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models)........................................ 19

Setting Up Your Notebook .........................................................................................20

Step 1: Install the battery.......................................................................................20

Step 2: Connect AC power....................................................................................22

Step 3: Connect a phone line.................................................................................23

Step 4: Turn on the notebook................................................................................24

Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................24

Step 6: Register your notebook .............................................................................25

To connect to the Internet......................................................................................25

Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................27

Operating Your Notebook...........................................................................................28

To turn the notebook on and off............................................................................28

To reset the notebook............................................................................................29

To change the boot device.....................................................................................30

To use the touch pad .............................................................................................30

To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................32

To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................33

To use the Windows and Applications keys..........................................................34

To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................34

To use the Alt GR key...........................................................................................35

To adjust the display .............................................................................................35

To adjust the volume.............................................................................................36

To mute the notebook............................................................................................37

To optimize video performance ............................................................................37

Securing Your Notebook ............................................................................................38

To set up password protection...............................................................................38

To lock your computer.......................................................................................... 39

To attach a security cable......................................................................................39

To protect against viruses......................................................................................40

Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC.................................................................. 41

Taking Care of Your Notebook ..................................................................................43

To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 43

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To maintain your notebook ...................................................................................43

To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 44

To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 44

To clean your notebook.........................................................................................44

Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................45

Managing Power Consumption...................................................................................46

How the notebook manages power automatically................................................. 46

To manage power manually.................................................................................. 48

Using Battery Power...................................................................................................49

To check battery status.......................................................................................... 49

To respond to a low-battery warning ....................................................................50

To recharge the battery..........................................................................................50

To replace the battery............................................................................................50

To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................51

To maximize processor speed ...............................................................................52

Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 53

Using the Modem........................................................................................................54

To connect the modem.......................................................................................... 54

To connect to the Internet......................................................................................56

To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................56

To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................57

To change your modem settings............................................................................57

To send and receive e-mail....................................................................................58

To send and receive faxes .....................................................................................59

Connecting to a LAN..................................................................................................60

To connect to a LAN............................................................................................. 60

Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) ........................................61

To prepare for wireless LAN connections.............................................................61

To turn wireless LAN communication on and off.................................................62

Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models).......................................64

To turn Bluetooth communication on and off.......................................................64

To prepare for Bluetooth connections...................................................................65

To work with Bluetooth devices ...........................................................................65

Add-On Devices ..............................................................................................................67

Using Plug-In Modules...............................................................................................68

To replace a plug-in module..................................................................................68

To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 70

To play audio CDs ................................................................................................72

To use the status panel (selected models)..............................................................73

To play DVD movies ............................................................................................74

To create or copy CDs...........................................................................................75

Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 76

To insert or remove a PC Card.............................................................................. 76

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Connecting SD Cards and MMC Cards...................................................................... 78

To insert or remove an SD Card or MMC Card.................................................... 78

Connecting External Devices......................................................................................80

To identify connectors for external devices ..........................................................80

To connect a printer or other parallel device.........................................................82

To connect an external keyboard or mouse...........................................................82

To connect a USB device......................................................................................82

To connect a USB floppy disk drive..................................................................... 83

To connect an audio device................................................................................... 83

To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 84

To use a TV set as a monitor................................................................................. 85

To connect an infrared device (selected models).................................................. 87

To use the port replicator ......................................................................................88

To connect an IEEE 1394 device ..........................................................................89

Installing Additional RAM .........................................................................................90

To install a RAM expansion module.....................................................................90

To remove a RAM expansion module ..................................................................91

To replace the system RAM module.....................................................................92

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive................................................................................... 95

To replace the hard disk drive............................................................................... 95

To replace the hard disk drive holder.................................................................... 96

To prepare a new hard disk drive.......................................................................... 96

Troubleshooting and Maintenance................................................................................97

Troubleshooting Techniques.......................................................................................98

Getting Assistance for Your Notebook....................................................................... 99

To get help from HP Instant Support ....................................................................99

Audio problems..................................................................................................... 99

CD and DVD problems.......................................................................................100

Display problems ................................................................................................101

Floppy disk drive problems................................................................................. 103

Hard disk drive problems.................................................................................... 103

Heat problems .....................................................................................................104

Infrared Problems................................................................................................ 104

Keyboard and pointing device problems.............................................................104

LAN problems.....................................................................................................106

Memory problems ...............................................................................................106

Modem problems ................................................................................................107

One-Touch button problems................................................................................110

Parallel and USB problems .................................................................................111

PC card (PCMCIA) problems .............................................................................112

Performance problems ........................................................................................113

Power and battery problems................................................................................114

Printing problems................................................................................................ 115

Startup Problems................................................................................................. 116

Standby and resume problems.............................................................................117

Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 117

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Testing the Hardware................................................................................................ 119

To run the e–Diagtools diagnostic test................................................................119

Configuring the Notebook ........................................................................................121

To run the BIOS configuration utility................................................................. 121

Reinstalling and Updating Software ......................................................................... 124

To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................124

To replace damaged Recovery CDs or DVDs .....................................................125

To update the notebook BIOS............................................................................. 126

To update Windows drivers ................................................................................126

HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 127

Getting Assistance for Your Notebook..................................................................... 128

To get help from the web ....................................................................................128

To contact HP for support or service...................................................................129

To receive repair service ..................................................................................... 131

To prepare your notebook for shipment..............................................................132

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................133

Reference Information .................................................................................................135

Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 136

Modem Reference Information................................................................................. 139

Modem Reference (Ambit) .................................................................................139

Safety Information ....................................................................................................144

Power cords......................................................................................................... 144

Ergonomics .........................................................................................................145

Battery safety ......................................................................................................145

Laser safety .........................................................................................................146

LED safety ..........................................................................................................146

Exposure to radio frequency radiation ................................................................147

Regulatory Information.............................................................................................148

U.S.A...................................................................................................................148

Canada.................................................................................................................149

European Union ..................................................................................................149

International ........................................................................................................151

Index .............................................................................................................................. 153

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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook

Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory

Congratulations! Your HP notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing.
Although compact and easy to carry, your notebook is made with the quality and
attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.

Your notebook has several features that make it convenient to use:

• The power button provides convenient options for starting and stopping the notebook.

• The notebook includes a variety of connectors—USB, parallel, TV out, and IEEE

1394—that enable you to use it with a wide range of printers, drives, audio
equipment, and other external devices.

In addition, most connectors are on or near the back of the notebook, keeping cables
away from your working area.

• Selected models feature convenient dedicated volume controls and a mute button
(with indicator) that lets you cut off all sound quickly when needed.

This manual shows how to set up and operate your notebook, as well as what to do if you
run into trouble.

What’s in the box?

Your notebook is shipped with these items:

• Battery (installed).

• Plug-in drive module: CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo.

• Weight-saving module for the notebook’s drive module bay, to reduce travel weight.

• AC adapter and power cord.

• Quick Start sheet.

• Startup Guide.

• Recovery CDs or DVDs, for restoring Windows and all software included with your

notebook.

• Microsoft Windows manual.

• Phone cord.

• USB-serial adapter.

In addition, your notebook includes a variety of preinstalled software. (The exact
software installed depends on your particular notebook model.)

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Taking Inventory

To buy accessories

You can buy accessories for your notebook online. For the latest accessories and options,
visit the HP Notebook web site at www.hp.com/notebooks.

HP currently offers a wide variety of accessories, such as the following:

• Port replicator.

• External USB floppy disk drive.

• AC adapters.

• 8-cell LiIon enhanced battery.

• Additional RAM.

• Ethernet, modem, LAN, and wireless LAN cards.

To find more information

The following table lists other sources of information about your notebook and related
products.

Source Description and Location

Startup Guide

Online Reference
Guide

Online HP Notes

Microsoft Windows
manual

HP Notebook Web
Site

HP Business
Support Web Site

This printed manual introduces your HP notebook computer, and contains setup
instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty
information.

The Reference Guide is shipped on the notebook’s hard drive, and provides a
complete source for operating and maintaining the notebook. Click Start, All
Programs, HP Library, HP Notebook Reference Guide, or look on the Recovery CD
or DVD in \hp\Library.

For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the
HP Notes—click Start, All Programs, HP Library, HP Notes, or look on the Recovery
CD or DVD in \hp\Library.

This is shipped with your notebook and contains information about using the version
of Microsoft Windows shipped with your notebook.

www.hp.com/notebooks.
www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror).

www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.

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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Front view

1. One-Touch buttons (programmable).

2. Power button.

3. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock,
CD or DVD drive activity.

4. Touch pad/scroll pad on-off button (with on-off
indicators on either side).

5. Left and right click buttons.

6. Touch pad.

7. Scroll pad.

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8. Volume controls (selected models).

9. Mute button and indicator light (selected models).

10. Removable DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.

11. CD/DVD eject button.

12. Speaker (one on each side).

13. Latch.

14. Built-in microphone.

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Back view

15. AC adapter jack.

16. Parallel port (LPT1) (colored burgundy). Use this
port for a parallel printer or other parallel device.

17. External monitor (VGA) port (colored blue).

18. Universal serial bus (USB) ports (2).

19. S-video (TV out) port (colored yellow).

20. Reset switch.

21. Kensington lock slot (security connector).

22. LAN port and indicators.

23. Modem.

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24. IEEE 1394 connector.

25. SD-MMC Card slot.

26. PC Card slot (Type II).

27. PC Card eject button.

28. Hard disk drive.

29. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (selected
models).

30. External microphone jack (colored pink).

31. Headphones jack (colored green).

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Bottom view

32. Infrared port (selected models).

33. Battery.

34. CD/DVD drive latch.

35. RAM cover.

36. Battery latch.

37. Docking port.

38. Mini-PCI cover (no user-replaceable parts inside).

39. Hard disk drive retaining screws.

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Status lights

The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity.

1. Hard disk drive activity.

• On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.

2. Power mode.

• Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off).

• Amber: the notebook is on standby.

• Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation.

3. Battery charge status.

• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.

• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

• Red: the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.

• Off: the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is missing.

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook

The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of keyboard
locks and the CD player.

1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.

2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
embedded keypad.)

3. CD drive activity. The CD drive is active.

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models)

1. MP3 player launch button.

2. Previous track.

3. Next track.

4. Status panel button.

5. Status panel.

6. Play/Pause.

7. Stop.

8. Multimedia power switch and indicator light—turns the CD player on and off. Works
only when the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation.

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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook

Setting Up Your Notebook

Setting Up Your Notebook

WARNING

WARNING

Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see “Working in
Comfort” in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site,
www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see
“Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 41.

If you are using your notebook as your primary computer, or using it for extended
periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This can
reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See “Working in Comfort” in the online HP
Library.

When you set up your notebook for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the
battery, connect the AC adapter and a phone line, turn on the notebook, run the Windows
setup program, and register the notebook.

Step 1: Install the battery

Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they
can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly.

Your notebook is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed,
install it as follows.

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Setting Up Your Notebook

• Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the
notebook, then press the back end in until the battery clicks into place.

To remove the battery

• Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.

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Setting Up Your Notebook

Step 2: Connect AC power

CAUTION

Use only the HP AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved 75­watt adapter). Do not use a 60-watt adapter, such as HP F1454A or F1781A. Using
any other AC adapter could damage the notebook and may void your warranty—
see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 133.

• Plug in the AC adapter (its LED lights), then connect it to the AC adapter jack on the
back of the notebook. The notebook’s battery then starts charging.

While the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3.

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Setting Up Your Notebook

Step 3: Connect a phone line

If your notebook does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you
prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem.

1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line. You must not use a digital line. (Many
office and some home lines are digital.)

2. Plug the telephone cord into the notebook’s modem jack, or the PC Card or external
modem. Make sure the cord clicks into place.

3. Plug the other end of the cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord
doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.

For details about using the modem, see “Using the Modem” on page 54.

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Setting Up Your Notebook

Step 4: Turn on the notebook

• Press the power button above the keyboard. The notebook then boots up, and
Windows starts automatically.

Note

Hint

Note

Your notebook comes with a factory-installed DVD, DVD/CD-RW, or similar drive.
Before you turn on your notebook for the first time, make sure this drive is in place.
This ensures that the system properly identifies the hardware already installed and loads
the appropriate software.

If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be
out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Leave the AC
adapter plugged in for at least an hour.

Step 5: Set up Windows

Your notebook has Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The first
time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you
can customize your setup.

1. Follow the Setup program’s instructions as they appear on the screen.

2. If your notebook has a modem, check the modem’s country or region settings: click
Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options. On
the Dialing Rules tab, verify the settings for your location, or create a new location.

If you need the Windows XP Product ID code, you will find it on the bottom of the
notebook.

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Setting Up Your Notebook

Step 6: Register your notebook

Be sure to register your notebook. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you will
receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during
registration allows us to provide you with better products and services.

Registering your notebook does the following:

• Records your ownership of the notebook with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to
service, support, and information.

• Records your ownership of the Windows XP operating system with Microsoft.

You can register while setting up Windows, or later in any of three ways: by modem, by
phone, or by fax.

By modem

If you decide not to register while setting up Windows, or if your notebook does not have
a built-in modem, you can register after you set up a PC card modem or an external
modem—or you can register by phone or fax.

By phone

You can register by calling your HP Customer Care Center. See “To contact HP for
support or service” on page 129 for the phone number.

By fax

If you have a printer connected to your notebook, you can print a registration form and
fax it to HP. Double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop, and print
the registration form. You will find the fax number on the form.

To connect to the Internet

You can use the built-in modem, LAN port, or wireless LAN (if available on your
notebook), to connect to the Internet. For details, see “Using the Modem” on page 54,
“Connecting to a LAN” on page 60, or “Making Wireless Network Connections” on
page 61.

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Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

Operating Your Notebook

Operating Your Notebook

You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. However, at certain times
you may want to use other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power
considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.

Note

Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again

On

Power mode status light is green.

Standby
Maintains current session in RAM.
Turns off the display and other components.
Saves significant power.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is amber.

Hibernation
Saves current session to disk, then turns off.
Saves maximum power.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.

Turn off
Turns off without saving current session.
Saves maximum power.
At startup, resets everything, and starts a new
session.
Power mode status light is off.

This manual describes your notebook in its original factory configuration, with all
settings at their default values.

To turn the notebook on and off

Press the power button.

Click Start, Turn Off
Computer,
Stand By
–or–
press the power button
–or–
allow timeout.

Click Start, Turn Off
Computer, then press and
hold Shift and click
Hibernate
–or–
allow timeout.

Click Start, Turn Off
Computer, Turn Off
–or–
press and hold the power
button for four seconds (only
if the Start menu procedure
doesn’t work).

Press the power button to
quickly resume your
session.

Press the power button to
resume your session.

Press the power button to
start with a new session.

You can customize the way these power modes work, and the ways you can put the
notebook into them. See “Managing Power Consumption” on page 46.

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To reset the notebook

Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding, and
will not let you turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed.

• If possible, shut down Windows: press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down, Turn
Off.

–or, if this fails–

• Press and hold the power button for about four seconds, until the display turns off.
Press the power button again to restart.

–or, if this fails–

• Use a pen or straightened paper clip to press the reset switch on the back of the
notebook, then press the power button to restart.

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Operating Your Notebook

To change the boot device

The notebook normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the notebook
from an external USB floppy disk drive (optional accessory), the CD/DVD drive, or a
local area network (LAN).

1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu.

3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press Enter.

If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order
using the BIOS configuration utility—see “To run the BIOS configuration utility” on
page 121.

To use the touch pad

Your notebook includes a built-in touch pad, scroll pad, and click buttons.

1. Left click button—works like the left button on a standard mouse.

2. Right click button—works like the right button on a standard mouse.

3. Touch pad—pressure-sensitive pointing and clicking device.

4. Pad Lock button—turns the touch pad and scroll pad on and off.

5. Scroll pad—scrolls the contents of a window.

6. Pad Lock indicators (one on each side)—these light while the touch pad and scroll
pad are enabled.

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You can customize the operation of many of these devices: you can change the click
button and scroll pad actions, double-click speed, pointer speed, and more: click Start,
Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse.

The touch pad and scroll pad are automatically disabled when the notebook is docked in
a port replicator that has a PS/2 mouse connected.

Moving and selecting using the touch pad and click buttons

1. To move the pointer, move your thumb or finger across the touch pad.

2. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a
mouse, to make your selection. You can also tap the touch pad instead of clicking a
button.

• To open an application, move the pointer over the icon and double-click the left

button or tap the touch pad twice.

• To make menu selections, move the pointer to the menu item and click the left

button or tap the touch pad.

• To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click

the right button.

Note

• To drag an item, move the pointer over the item. Press and hold the left button

while you move the pointer to the new location, then release the button.

Scrolling with the scroll pad and touch pad

• To scroll vertically, move a finger up or down on the scroll pad.

• To scroll horizontally, move a finger left or right along the bottom edge of the touch

pad.

You can customize the notebook’s scrolling features to best suit how you use your
notebook: left-click the TouchPad icon in the taskbar, then click TouchPad Properties,
Scrolling.

Disabling the touch pad and scroll pad

You may occasionally want to disable the touch pad and scroll pad, such as when you are
entering text and do not want to move the cursor accidentally.

• To disable the touch pad and scroll pad, press the Pad Lock button (the Pad Lock
indicators then turn off). To reenable the touch pad, press the Pad Lock button again.

Avoid using the touch pad when you press the Pad Lock button, or the Pad Lock button
will not work properly.

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To use the Fn hot keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls.

• To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release
both keys.

This hot key Does this

Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness.

Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness.

Fn+F5

Fn+F8

Fn+Num Lock

Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display
on both.

Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If
Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is
active (as marked on an external keyboard).

Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.

Fn+Page Up

Fn+Page Down

Fn+Backspace Toggles the mute function on and off.

Fn+any One-Touch button Toggles the One-Touch button LEDs on and off (selected models).

Increases the volume (and turns audio on if muted).

Decreases the volume.

External keyboards do not support Fn hot keys.

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To use the One-Touch buttons

Your notebook includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a
document or web site with a single press. The buttons are pre-configured for specific
applications, but you can set them to start any applications you want.

• Press the One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, or
web site.

Pressing a One-Touch button resumes the notebook from standby or hibernation, or
turns the notebook on. It does not, however, bypass any password protection.

Your computer is preconfigured to access the following services:

1. Outlook Express e-mail software.

2. HP TV Now.

3. Internet Browser.

4. HP Quick Lock.

5. Help and Support.

To reprogram a One-Touch button

1. Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP One-Touch,
HP One-Touch Configuration.

2. On the HP One-Touch tab, click the button you want to reprogram.

3. Type a label for the button, then select the application, document, folder, or web site
you want the button to open.

4. If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that
option on the Onscreen Display tab.

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To use the Windows and Applications keys

The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the
Start button on the taskbar.

The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the
same menu that appears when you right-click while pointing at the application.

This key combination Does this

Windows key+E Runs Windows Explorer.

Windows key+F1 Runs Windows Help and Support.

Windows key+F Runs Windows Search dialog box.

Windows key+M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift+Windows key+M Returns all minimized windows to original size.

Windows key+R Runs the Windows Run dialog box.

To use the embedded keypad

Your notebook’s built-in keyboard includes an embedded keypad you can use to type
numbers and arithmetic operators. The keys in this keypad are marked using blue
characters.

• Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedded keypad.

–or–

• Hold Fn while typing a key to turn the embedded keypad on temporarily.

When the embedded keypad is active, you can use Num Lock to change how the keypad
functions:

• Num Lock on: The keys enter the numbers and arithmetic operator printed in light
blue on the keyboard.

• Num Lock off: The keys move the cursor, as marked on an external keyboard.

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To use the Alt GR key

Non-U.S. keyboards have an Alt GR key to the right of the spacebar. This is a shift key
that provides access to certain special keyboard characters.

• For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold Alt GR to type the
character.

Hint

1. Shifted.

2. Unshifted.

3. Alt GR.

To adjust the display

Changing the brightness

• Press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to decrease or increase (respectively) the display’s brightness.

–or–

• Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings. You can
also add a display settings icon in the taskbar for quick access.

To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you can
view comfortably.

Changing display settings

You can customize a number of display settings for your notebook, such as color depth
and screen area.

1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display.

2. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want.

3. Click the Appearance tab to customize fonts, icons, menus, and other display
elements used throughout Windows XP.

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The notebook has an LCD display, which behaves differently from a normal computer
monitor. If you change the display resolution, the desktop changes size, but the objects on
it do not. You normally won’t change the resolution except to use an external monitor.

Changing icon and label sizes

To quickly enlarge icons and labels on your screen when using a high-resolution display,
use HP Desktop Zoom.

• Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, Desktop Zoom, Desktop
Zoom. If this program is not installed on your notebook, you can download it from
the HP Business Support web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport).

Using an external monitor

If you want, you can attach an external monitor to your notebook. See “To use an
external monitor” on page 84.

To adjust the volume

From the notebook controls

• To increase the volume, press Fn+Page Up.

–or–

Press the rear volume control on the right side of the notebook (selected models).

• To decrease the volume, press Fn+Page Down.

–or–

Press the front volume control on the right side of the notebook (selected models).

In Windows

• Click the speaker icon in the taskbar, and drag the volume control bar up or down to
adjust the volume.

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To mute the notebook

Your notebook provides several ways to mute its speakers without changing the volume
setting. This can be handy when you want to block all speaker output regardless of what
the notebook is doing.

• Press Fn+Backspace to toggle the mute function.

• Click the speaker icon in the taskbar, then click Mute.

• If your notebook includes a mute button (located on the notebook’s right side), press

the button to toggle the mute function. The mute indicator lights when the speakers
are muted.

To optimize video performance

Depending on how you use your notebook, you may want to increase the amount of
memory it can access for video processing.

To increase video memory

1. Click Start, Control Panels, Appearance and Themes, Display, then click Advanced
on the Settings tab.

2. On the S3Info Plus tab, set the video memory size. HP recommends 16 MB for most
computer uses, and 32 MB if you run programs such as video games that make heavy
use of the notebook’s video capabilities.

3. Restart the notebook for the changes to take effect.

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Securing Your Notebook

Securing Your Notebook

To set up password protection

You can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password
protection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS configuration
utility. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows and through the BIOS
configuration utility.

To cancel password protection, set an empty password.

BIOS configuration utility

1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS configuration utility.

3. In the Security menu, enter or modify the Admin password or User password as
needed—see “Security Menu” on page 122.

4. In the Exit menu, select Save and Reboot to save and exit the BIOS configuration
utility.

Windows XP

1. Click Start, Control Panel, User Accounts, then select your account.

2. Click Create a Password, then set a password.

3. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options.

4. On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the notebook
resumes from standby.

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To lock your computer

To protect against unauthorized access or unauthorized undocking while your computer
is running, lock the computer before leaving it unattended, or set up a screen saver with a
password in Control Panel Display.

• Press the HP Quick Lock button—the five One-Touch buttons are located above the
main keyboard.

–or–

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Lock Computer. This option may not be available
in all configurations.

To unlock the computer, follow your normal logon steps.

To attach a security cable

Your notebook includes a built-in connector you can use to secure the notebook with a
cable and a lock (such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many
computer stores).

1. Wrap the cable around a secure object, such as a table leg.

2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object, and make sure it
can’t slip off.

3. Insert the lock into the security connector on the back of the notebook, and release the
key. Store the key in a safe place away from the notebook.

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If you dock the notebook in the optional port replicator, you can use the security
connector on the port replicator to secure it and the notebook—see the port replicator
manual for details.

To protect against viruses

Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especially
important if you use the Web.

Your notebook includes Norton AntiVirus software. If this software is not already
installed, follow these steps to install it:

1. Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, Install Norton AntiVirus.

2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

Once installed, you can get detailed instructions from the software’s online Help.

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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC

Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC

WARNING

Note

Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our
ergonomics web site at www.hp.com/ergo—or see “Working in Comfort” in the
online HP Library.

You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following
recommendations should help you work more comfortably.

Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it
for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
This will give your portable computer the adjustability and comfort features of a desktop
unit. Your computer offers quick, easy connections to these devices. More information
on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP equipment is
available in Working in Comfort, which is preloaded on the hard disk in the HP Library
and available on the Recovery CD or DVD in \hp\Library—as well as at
www.hp.com/ergo.

Your Mobile Work Environment

• Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair is
not available, you can use a pillow or rolled-up towel to provide lower back support.

• Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor. In a mobile
environment, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet.

• Adjust the height of either your work surface or chair to keep your arms in a neutral
position. Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the
forearms and hands parallel with the floor.

• Position your notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection. For
example, on an airplane, lower the window shade, or in a hotel room, draw the
curtains. You also should maintain a comfortable viewing distance–approximately 40
to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches). Adjust the angle of your display to help keep your head
angled slightly downward in a comfortable position.

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Using Your Mobile Computer

• Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists
should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than
10 degrees up or down. If your notebook computer does not have a built-in palm rest,
you can use a rolled-up towel.

• Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook keyboard requires little force to
activate.

• Take frequent, short rest breaks–this is especially important in a mobile computing
environment.

• Portable computers weigh between approximately 1.4 and 3.7 kilos (3 and 8 pounds).
When traveling, be sure to carry your computer properly to minimize strain on your
body. Shift the bag containing your notebook equipment frequently between your left
and right hands and shoulders.

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Taking Care of Your Notebook

Use the following recommendations to maintain your notebook during everyday use and
prevent potential physical damage or data loss.

To protect your hard disk drive

Hard disk drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can be
damaged by inappropriate handling and operation.

• Avoid bumps or jolts.

• Do not operate the notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain.

• Turn off the notebook or put it on standby or into hibernation before transporting it.

This turns off the hard drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the
hard drive is operating could destroy data or damage the drive.

• Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.

• Set down the notebook gently.

To maintain your notebook

• Provide adequate ventilation around the notebook. Always set the notebook on a flat
surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath it.

• Always turn off the notebook or put it into hibernation before putting it in a carrying
case or other enclosed space.

• Do not pick up or carry the notebook by its display.

• Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in “Hardware

Specifications” on page 136. Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow
(inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation.

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To safeguard your data

• Do not use the touch pad or activate any other device that interrupts operation while
the system is starting or stopping.

• Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape, CD-RW, or network drives.

• Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with

your notebook) to check the integrity of your files and operating system. Since new
viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program’s virus definitions
from time to time; updates are on the Web at www.symantec.com.

• Check your disk periodically using the Tools tab in the disk’s Properties window.

To extend the life of the display

• Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).

• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal

display (Fn+F5).

• If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both
AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.

• Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from going
on standby after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut
off the display after a time delay.

• Do not disable the standby timeout.

• If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook

on standby or into hibernation when not in use.

To clean your notebook

You can clean your notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water
containing a mild detergent.

• Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow water inside the case.

• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner

directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe
the display.

• You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust.

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Managing Power Consumption

Managing Power Consumption

When you’re running your notebook on battery power, you will want to maximize
operating time without compromising performance. Your notebook is designed to help
you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without needing to turn it off.

• During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after
specified timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits.

• You can manually send the notebook into a power-saving mode at any time by
pressing the appropriate key—see “To manage power manually” on page 48.

How the notebook manages power automatically

Your notebook automatically goes on standby or into hibernation and standby, and turns
off the hard disk and display based on values set in Power Options in Control Panel.

Automatic action Occurs after… To resume…

Turns off hard disk.

Turns off the hard disk drive. This is usually
set to occur shortly after the display is turned
off.

Turns off display.

Turns off the display to conserve battery
power and extend the life of the display.

Enters standby.

Maintains your current session in RAM, and
turns off the display and other components to
conserve battery power.

Enters hibernation.
Saves your current session to the hard disk,
then turns off the notebook.

Lowers CPU speed (Pentium models only).
Switches to the lower CPU speed to use
power more efficiently. See below.

The hard disk is not accessed
for the specified interval.

No keyboard, pointing device, or
other input activity occurs for the
specified interval.

No pointing devices are used,
no disk drive is accessed, and
no port is active for the specified
interval.

The notebook stays on standby
for the specified interval.

The AC adapter is unplugged. Plug in the AC adapter.

Begin using the notebook:
the hard disk turns on when
needed.

Press any key or move a
pointing device to turn on
the display.

Press the power button to
resume your session.

Press the power button to
resume your session.

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CAUTION

Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your notebook to go on standby. If
power is interrupted while the notebook is on standby, any information that was not
saved will be lost.

The notebook can also go on standby, into hibernation, or turn off if battery power
reaches a critically low level. (See “To respond to a low-battery warning” on page 50.) If
this happens, you will find on resuming that all your data has been saved, but some
functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an
AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then turn the notebook off and restart it.

To set power management properties

You can adjust the periods of non-use after which your notebook automatically shuts
down components or enters a power-saving mode. You can also save these settings as a
power scheme.

In addition, you can specify how the notebook acts when battery power drops to low
levels, and how it responds when you press the power button or close the lid.

1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options.

2. On the Power Schemes tab, enter the timeout settings you want. If you don’t want a
particular timeout to occur, set the value to Never.

If you want to save the settings as a power scheme, click Save As and enter a name
for the scheme.

3. Click the Alarms tab, and specify the actions the notebook takes when battery power
drops to a low or critical level.

CAUTION

4. Click the Advanced tab, and set the actions the notebook takes when you close the lid
or press the power button.

See Windows Help and Support for details.

Do not disable hibernation support in the Power Options settings, or you will lose
any unsaved data if the notebook’s battery runs down completely.

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Managing Power Consumption

Managing CPU power

If your notebook contains a multispeed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology, the
processor can automatically switch to lower, power-saving speeds or to higher­performance speeds according to its workload and power source.

You can customize SpeedStep to best suit your working environment: click Start, Control
Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. On the Power Schemes tab, select
a power scheme. This scheme automatically controls the processor speeds:

• The Max Battery scheme uses the lowest processor speeds while running on battery
power, but uses medium and high processor speeds on AC power.

• The Portable/Laptop option uses medium and high processor speeds on battery and
AC power.

• The Presentation option uses the lowest processor speeds on battery and AC power.

To manage power manually

In addition to allowing the notebook to enter its power-saving modes automatically, you
can also put it into any of the following three modes whenever you need to.

Power mode Does this… Use when… To enter this mode…

Standby Maintains your current

session in RAM, and turns off
the display and other
components.

Hibernation Saves the current session to

disk, then shuts down.
Provides maximum power
savings while still allowing you
to recover the current session.

Off Turns off your notebook,

providing maximum power
savings. The current session
will not be saved, and any
unsaved data will be lost.

You will be away
from your notebook
for up to several
hours.

You will be away
from your notebook
for a day or more,
but want to continue
your session.

You’re done with
your work.

Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Stand By
– or –
press the power button.

Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then
press and hold Shift and click
Hibernate.

Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Turn Off.
– or –
press and hold the power button for
about four seconds. (Do this only if
the Start menu procedure doesn’t
work.)

You can also turn off the display by closing the lid.
In addition, you can configure the notebook so that closing the lid or pressing the power

button puts the notebook on standby or into hibernation, or turns it off—see “To manage
power manually” on page 48.

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Using Battery Power

Using Battery Power

To check battery status

From the battery charge light

The battery charge light on the front of the notebook shows whether the notebook’s
battery is charging or fully charged—see “Status lights” on page 17.

From the Windows taskbar

The Windows taskbar includes a power icon that provides detailed battery status
information. The icon looks like a battery when AC is not connected.

If the icon does not appear, click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,
Power Options. On the Advanced tab, select to show the icon on the taskbar.

• Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. This
value is shown as either a percentage of charge remaining, or as time remaining.

• Double-click the power icon to open the Power Meter window.

• Click the power icon to display a menu of the available power schemes.

• Right-click the power icon to view the options for displaying power information.

From the Windows Control Panel

• Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options, then click
the Power Meter tab to see the battery status. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide
additional Windows’ power-information options.

From the status panel

• Press the status panel button several times to display the percent charge remaining for
the battery.

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Using Battery Power

To respond to a low-battery warning

The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low
level. If you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook then goes into
hibernation.

Once the notebook goes into hibernation in this way, you won’t be able to turn it on again
until you restore power by doing one of the following:

• Replace the battery with a charged one. See “Step 1: Install the battery” on page 20.

• Plug in the AC adapter.

If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to work while your battery recharges.

To recharge the battery

CAUTION

The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into an AC outlet. The
notebook is normally warm while recharging. Do not recharge the notebook in a
briefcase or other confined space, or its battery could overheat.

• To recharge the battery, plug the AC adapter into the notebook.

To get the longest operating time, wait until the battery’s charge is below 50% before
recharging, then charge it fully (100%). Charging can take up to approximately 3 hours.
You can continue working while the battery charges.

A fully charged battery can operate the notebook for up to approximately 3.5 hours,
depending on your notebook’s model, power management settings, and level of use.

To replace the battery

For instructions on replacing the battery, see “Step 1: Install the battery” on page 20.

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To get the most from your batteries

Follow these suggestions to make your battery’s power last as long as possible.

• Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD, DVD, or similar drive, or any
external connections such as a PC Card or a modem.

• Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).

• Put the notebook on standby whenever you are not using it for a short while.

• Put the notebook into hibernation whenever you want to save your current session,

but will not be using the notebook for several hours.

• Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power. If your notebook has a
dual-speed processor, use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings
conserve battery power). See “How the notebook manages power automatically” on
page 46.

• If your notebook has a wireless on-off button, turn off the wireless function when
you’re not using it. Press the wireless on-off button so the light turns off.

• If you have an I/O PC Card—that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such
as a network card—remove it when you’re not using it. Some I/O cards use
significant power even while they’re inactive.

• If you work with an application that uses an I/O PC Card, exit the application when
you finish using it.

• Install a different battery—see “Step 1: Install the battery” on page 20.

In addition, follow these suggestions to extend the life of your battery.

• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods. If you have more than one, rotate
them.

• If you normally use AC power, make a practice of using the battery as your power
source at least once a week.

• Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use.

• To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly.

• For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20–50% to minimize capacity loss

by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of performance. Storing a fully charged
battery can cause higher self-discharge and reduce its discharge capacity—even after
recharging—as compared to a battery stored when charged 20–50%.

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Using Battery Power

• To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of the battery gauge, perform
this calibration procedure every few months:

1. Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Battery

Optimizer.

2. Follow the displayed instructions to test and condition your battery. The process

could take 4-6 hours or more per battery. You can use the computer during the
process. If you interrupt the process, the battery might be left with a low charge.

To maximize processor speed

If your notebook contains a multispeed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology, the
processor can automatically switch to lower, power-saving speeds or to higher­performance speeds according to its workload. See “How the notebook manages power
automatically” on page 46.

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Using the Modem

Using the Modem

You can connect your notebook’s built-in modem or a PC Card or external modem to a
telephone line and communicate with other notebooks throughout the world. You can
explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC to send and
receive faxes. Your notebook contains several software programs that work with your
modem:

• Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web.

• Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages.

• Windows XP Fax Services fax software for sending and receiving faxes.

The high-speed 56-Kbps modem in your notebook allows you to connect to any Internet
Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 interoperable modems. Check
with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90.

Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps. Even though the modem is
capable of downloading at 56 Kbps, your ISP or modem network may not operate at this
speed or support this technology. Please check with your service provider for details.
Furthermore, transmission rates depend on the condition of the telephone line.

CAUTION

To connect the modem

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack.

1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line (sometimes called a data line). You
must not use a digital line.

2. Connect the telephone cord to the built-in modem.

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3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone
cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.

4. Check your modem’s country or region settings: click Start, Control Panel, Printers
and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options.

Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch
exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and does not
work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical
voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line.

Special restrictions in certain countries

• The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop
Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone
dialing connections only.

• Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to
a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you must wait before
trying again differ from country/region to country/region: check with your telephone
company.

For example, if you are dialing from Italy and fail to connect to your server or cancel
the connection, you must wait one minute before dialing that number again. If you
dial before then, you will get an error message that says “delay.” After the fourth
failed connection, you must wait one hour before trying the number again. If you dial
before the hour is up, you will get a message that says “black list.”

• When using a modem in the Republic of South Africa, an external surge protector
may be necessary in order to prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical
surges. Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable whenever you are
using the modem.

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Using the Modem

To connect to the Internet

Signing up with an Internet Service Provider

Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet
Service Provider (ISP). In some countries, Hewlett-Packard provides easy Internet signup
so that you can connect quickly to an ISP.

1. Connect your modem—see the previous topic.

2. If available, double-click the Easy Internet Signup icon on the desktop. This launches
the New Connection wizard, which helps you locate an ISP in your area, transfer an
existing Internet account to this notebook, or set up an Internet connection manually.

–or–

If available, click Start, All Programs, Easy Internet Signup, and select one of the
listed ISPs. This begins the registration process for the ISP you choose.

Connecting to the Internet

1. Click Start, Internet (Internet Explorer). For your first connection, you’ll be prompted
for information about your connection.

2. Click the Connect button in the Network Connections window.

You can set the notebook to display a taskbar icon (two connected computers) whenever
you have successfully connected to the Internet: click Start, Control Panel, Network and
Internet Connections, Network Connections. Then right-click the connection, select
Properties, and select the icon option.

To disconnect from the Internet

You remain connected to the Internet until you turn off the notebook, disconnect the
phone line from the notebook, or give a command to hang up the connection.

• Double-click the connect icon in the taskbar, and click Disconnect. (You can enable
this icon as described in “To connect to the Internet” on page 56.)

–or–
Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections,

then right-click the connection and select Disconnect.

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Using the Modem

To dial in to a network

You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-up
connections. This gives you access to network resources from a remote location.

• See Windows Help for information about setting up and using dial-up network
connections—click Start, Help and Support.

To change your modem settings

The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in
most areas. However, in some situations, you may have to change modem settings to
match local conditions. If you have questions about local requirements, contact your
telephone company.

• Control Panel. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and
Modem Options to change many modem settings.

On the Modems tab click Properties to set connection speeds, or on the Dialing Rules
tab click Edit to set dialing options.

• Communications software. Many communications applications provide options for
controlling modem settings. See the help for your software.

• AT commands. You can control many aspects of modem operation using modem AT
commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set
up specific conditions. Those command strings normally start with “AT”. For a list of
AT commands for the built-in modem, see “Modem Reference Information” on
page 139.

To send an AT command, open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel. On the
Modems tab, click Properties. You can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in
the space for extra settings.

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To send and receive e-mail

Sending and receiving e-mail requires an e-mail account with an Internet Service
Provider or with your company’s communications system. You can use Outlook Express
(included with your notebook) or an e-mail system of your choice. This topic includes
instructions for using Outlook Express.

To start Outlook Express

1. Click Start, E-mail (Outlook Express).

2. If you are not currently connected to the Internet, the Network Connections window
appears. Choose Connect to connect to the Internet.

To send an e-mail message

1. In Outlook Express, click the Create Mail tool on the toolbar.

2. Fill in the information in the New Message window.

3. To send, click the Send button.

To receive e-mail messages

1. In Outlook Express, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook deliver
new messages.

2. Click the Inbox folder to view the list of messages. Unread messages appear bold on
the screen.

3. To view a message, click it once. (Or double-click to view the message in its own
window.)

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To send and receive faxes

Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an
Internet connection. You can use the modem and the Fax Services software (including the
Fax Console application) provided with Windows XP to send and receive faxes with your
notebook.

To set up Fax Services

Before you can use Fax Services, you need to install it.

1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs.

2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components, select Fax Services, and follow the
instructions on the screen. You may need the Windows CD to complete installation.

To start the Fax Console application

• Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Fax Console.

The first time you start Fax Console, the Fax Configuration Wizard steps you through the
process of setting options and customizing the program for your personal use. Follow the
onscreen instructions. If you’re not sure which setting to choose, accept the default
choice.

To send a fax

• Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Send a Fax, then
follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application
window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to Fax, then print it.

To receive faxes

Faxes are automatically received when Fax Console is running in an open or minimized
window. New faxes are indicated in the status box in the Fax Console window. To
receive a fax manually, follow these steps.

• When a fax call is coming in, click Receive now on the Fax Console menu bar.

To view and print a fax

1. In the Fax Console tree, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view.

2. Click the printer icon to print the fax.

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Connecting to a LAN

Connecting to a LAN

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) gives you access to network resources, such as
printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.

To connect to a LAN

1. Make sure the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX
(100 Mbps) connections.

2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port on the notebook. The
cable must have an RJ-45 connector.

3. Windows XP automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit the
settings, open Network Connections in Control Panel.

See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections—click
Start, Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information.

Two lights next to the LAN port indicate the status of the connection: the green light
indicates that a link is established to the network, and the yellow light indicates network
activity.

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Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models)

Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models)

If your notebook includes IEEE 802.11 wireless capabilities, you can connect by radio to
a wireless local area network (LAN) and access computers and other resources on the
network.

A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, but also
provides for “roaming.” Since your notebook connects to the network by radio rather than
through cables, you can move from place to place within the network—from your office
to a conference room, for example—and remain on the network the entire time.

To prepare for wireless LAN connections

Before you can connect your notebook to a particular wireless network, you have to
configure the notebook for the specific wireless connection.

Connecting to an existing wireless network

You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you
can connect directly to other computers in an AdHoc network.

1. Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar, then select View
Available Wireless Networks from the pop-up menu.

2. A list of available networks appears. Select the network you want, enter the
encryption key if required, and click Connect.

If the network you want is not on the list, click Advanced, Configure, and enter the
required network parameters. If the network is not using 802.1x authentication
protocol, clear the automatic key option.

3. On the General tab, edit network settings as needed for your local network. See your
network administrator. You can also display an icon in the taskbar when connected to
a network.

4. Click OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred
networks.

The notebook automatically connects to the first preferred network that’s within range if
wireless communication is turned on—see “To turn wireless LAN communication on and
off,” below.

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Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models)

Creating a new computer-to-computer network (AdHoc)

You can set up a new network available to other local computers.

1. Right-click the wireless network connection icon, then click Properties.

2. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add to create a new network.

3. Type a unique name for the new network.

4. If you want to use encrypted communication, check the Data Encryption check box,
and define the encryption key as follows:

• Key: ASCII passphrase or hexadecimal key string.

• Key format: ASCII for passphrase, hexadecimal for key string.

• Key length: smaller number for 64-bit encryption, larger number for 128-bit.

5. Mark the option to make this a computer-to-computer (adhoc) network.

6. Click OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred
networks and becomes available to other computers.

7. If you’re within range of infrastructure networks higher on the preferred list, click
Advanced and select “Computer-to-Computer (ad hoc) networks only.”

Important

To turn wireless LAN communication on and off

Wireless communication may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as
when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning
on your notebook’s wireless networking.

In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are required to purchase a license
from the responsible authority before using the wireless function.

Turning on communication and making a connection

1. If your notebook isn’t on, turn it on.

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2. The wireless indicator light is lit whenever the wireless function is on. If the indicator
isn’t lit, do one of the following:

Press the wireless on-off button on the left side of the notebook.

–or–

Click Start, Connect To, Wireless Network Connection.

–or–

Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, then double-click the
wireless network connection icon.

If you’re within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects.
To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network Connections in Control
Panel and double-click the connection.

Turning off communication and ending a connection

1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers.

2. To turn off the wireless function without turning off your notebook, do one of the
following:

Press the wireless on-off button.

–or–

Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar and select Disable.

Turning the notebook off or putting it on standby or into hibernation also turns off the
wireless function.

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Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models)

Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models)

If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it to make short­range radio connections to a wireless personal area network (WPAN), and access other
Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as other computers, cell phones, and printers.

The Bluetooth function provides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, but also
provides for “roaming.” Since your notebook connects to the network by radio rather than
through cables, you can move from place to place within the network—from your office
to a conference room, for example—and remain on the network the entire time.

To turn Bluetooth communication on and off

Important

Wireless communication may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as
when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning
on your notebook’s wireless networking.

In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are required to purchase a license
from the responsible authority before using the wireless function.

Turning on communication and making a connection

1. If your notebook isn’t on, turn it on.

2. The wireless indicator light is lit whenever the wireless function is on. If the indicator
isn’t lit, press the wireless on-off button on the left side of the notebook.

Turning off communication and ending a connection

Turning off communication ends any connection you have open.

1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers.

2. To turn off the wireless function without turning off your notebook, press the wireless
on-off button.

Turning the notebook off or putting it into hibernation also turns off the Bluetooth
function.

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Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models)

To prepare for Bluetooth connections

Before you use your notebook to access other Bluetooth devices, you should configure it
as follows:

1. Right-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, and select
Options.

2. On the General tab, give your notebook a unique name that will identify it to other
Bluetooth users, and set the computer type to Notebook.

3. If required, click the Security tab, then select a security mode and enter a password.

4. Click the Send File tab. Specify where you want to store files you receive from other
Bluetooth devices, and specify or create an electronic business card (or “vCard”).

5. Click OK to save the configuration.

Detailed instructions for these tasks are included in the Bluetooth online help.

Important

To work with Bluetooth devices

Wireless communication may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as
when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning
on your notebook’s wireless networking.

In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are required to purchase a license
from the responsible authority before using the wireless function.

Sending files or business cards to another Bluetooth device

1. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar.

2. Click Refresh to locate the Bluetooth devices within range of your notebook, and
select the device you want to send files to.

3. To send a file, click Send, File.

–or–

To send a business card, click Send, Business Card.

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Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models)

Connecting to a serial printer or other serial Bluetooth device

You can connect applications on your notebook to Bluetooth serial devices—for
example, you could print from a word processor to a Bluetooth serial printer.

1. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, then select
Tools, COM Ports.

2. Note the port number (COMn) of the port through which you will connect to the
Bluetooth serial device.

3. From your application, connect to the Bluetooth serial device using the port noted in
step 2. When the Select Remote Device dialog appears, select the device you’re
connecting to.

4. Click Connect.

If computers or other devices will be connecting to your notebook (that is, using your
notebook as a host), right-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar,
then select Open, Tools, COM Ports. The connecting devices must connect to the host
port number COMn.

Making a dial-up connection

If you have a Bluetooth cellular phone, you can use it with your notebook to make a dial­up connection to the Internet. Before you can connect, create the dial-up connection as
follows:

• Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections,
then click Create a New Connection. Use the 3Com Bluetooth DUN client as the
device.

You can then connect to the Internet through your Bluetooth phone as follows:

1. Make sure your Bluetooth phone is available for connection—see the manufacturer’s
instructions.

2. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, and select the
Bluetooth phone from the list of devices.

3. Click Start, Connect To, and select the Bluetooth dial-up connection.

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Using Plug-In Modules

Using Plug-In Modules

You can use the plug-in module in your notebook:

• DVD drive (selected models).

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive (selected models).

• Weight-saving module (to reduce travel weight and protect your module bay).

To replace a plug-in module

CAUTION

Before disconnecting a plug-in module, you must turn off the notebook—otherwise,
you could lose data and damage the equipment.

Handle and store a module carefully when it’s out of the notebook. Do not drop it
or apply excessive pressure to its surfaces—this could damage its internal
mechanisms. Do not touch the metallic pins on the notebook’s connectors or the
module connectors. Static electricity can damage internal components.

1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.

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2. Slide the module release latch (on the bottom of the notebook) toward the back of the
notebook.

3. Grasp the module and pull it out.

4. Slide the new module into the notebook until it clicks into place.

To save weight and protect the module bay when traveling, insert the weight-saving
module provided with your notebook.

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Using Plug-In Modules

To insert or remove a CD or DVD

CAUTION

Do not remove a CD or DVD while the notebook is reading it. Otherwise, the
notebook could stop responding and you could lose data. Before opening the drive,
make sure the drive is not running by pressing the multimedia Stop button (if
available) or using the stop or eject control in your multimedia player software.

Be sure to press the CD or DVD onto the spindle. You can damage the disk or
drive if you just lay it on the tray.

1. Press the button on the face of the drive. (If you are using this drive for the first time,
be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert.)

2. Place the disk into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down until the disk
snaps onto the spindle.

–or–

Remove the disk.

3. Slide the tray back into the drive to close it.

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If the notebook loses power, or if you have removed the drive module from the notebook,
you can manually open the drive to remove a disk.

• Use a pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the drive door to
open it.

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To play audio CDs

If your notebook includes the multimedia buttons and status panel, you can use them to
control the notebook’s DVD/CD-RW drive.

• If the notebook is turned on, you can use the multimedia buttons to control the
Windows Media Player or MusicMatch Jukebox (depending on your notebook model)
for playing CDs.

The MP3 button launches either MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player
(depending on your notebook model), which you can use to play MP3 music files.

• If the notebook is on standby, in hibernation, or even turned off, you can still play
audio CDs. Slide the multimedia power switch to the left to activate the player
without turning on the notebook, then use the multimedia buttons to control play.

1. MP3 player launch button.

2. Previous track.

3. Next track.

4. Status panel button.

5. Status panel.

6. Play/Pause.

7. Stop.

8. Multimedia power switch and indicator light—turns the CD player on and off. Works
only when the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation.

If your notebook does not include multimedia buttons, it must be running to play audio
CDs—use software such as the Windows Media Player to play the CDs: click Start, All
Programs, Windows Media Player.

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To use the status panel (selected models)

The notebook’s status panel can show the time and date, battery status, power status, and
the status of the notebook’s CD player.

• Press the status panel button several times to display the information you want. The
first press turns on the backlight. Subsequent presses cycle through the available
information in the following order:

• Power status: ON, OFF,

• Date.

• Time.

• Battery charge remaining (0 to 100%).

• CD player status (if CD player is running): shows the track number, play status

(playing, paused, or stopped), and time counter.

1. Status panel button.

2. Status panel.

You can set the date and time displayed in the status panel by using the BIOS
configuration utility—see “To run the BIOS configuration utility” on page 121.

(standby), or (hibernate).

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Using Plug-In Modules

To play DVD movies

If your notebook came with a DVD drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets
you play DVD movies.

• Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, DVD Player, InterVideo WinDVD. (The
name of the DVD player program can vary.)

–or–

Click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player.

–or–

If your notebook includes the multimedia buttons and status panel, you can use them
to control InterVideo WinDVD for playing DVDs—see “To play audio CDs” on
page 72.

If you need to install the DVD player software, click Start, Run, type
C:\HP\PROGRAMS\DVD\SETUP.EXE, and press Enter.

Important

Note

DVDs have regional codes embedded in their disk data. These codes prevent DVD
movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold.

Most DVD drives let you change the region code only a limited number of times
(usually no more than four). Please note that when you reach this limit, your last change
to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be permanent. Your

HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this situation.

Refer to the help for your DVD player software for details about setting region codes.

The DVD player in your notebook performs to high and advanced specifications. It
would not benefit from the installation of a software program called “PC Friendly” that
is included with many DVDs. HP recommends against installing PC Friendly on your
notebook, as it can cause your DVD player to perform erratically and produce errors. If
this happens, uninstall PC Friendly and restart your notebook.

If you want to play DVD movies on a TV, see “To use a TV set as a monitor” on
page 85.

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To create or copy CDs

Your notebook includes software that lets you copy or create CDs.

• Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, CD Writer, RecordNow. (The name of the
CD-RW software can vary.)

–or–

Click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player. You can also use Windows
Explorer to create data CDs using the DVD/CD-RW drive.

If you need to install the DVD/CD-RW software, run Setup on the software CD or DVD.

Refer to the software’s help for details about creating or copying CDs. For best results
use HP certified media. While other media may work, HP cannot guarantee
compatibility.

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Connecting PC Cards

Connecting PC Cards

The notebook’s PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding the
communication capabilities of the notebook. The notebook supports one standard Type II
PC Card (PCMCIA and CardBus). Zoomed Video cards are not supported.

To insert or remove a PC Card

Inserting a PC Card

1. Hold the PC Card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot.

2. Slide the PC Card all the way into the slot, until its outer edge is flush with the casing
of the notebook. Most cards are properly seated when the outer edge is flush with the
casing of the notebook, but some cards are designed to protrude from the case.

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CAUTION

Add-On Devices

Connecting PC Cards

Removing a PC Card

Before removing a PC Card, you must either use the PC Card or Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the taskbar or turn off the notebook. Otherwise, you could lose
data.

1. Before removing the card, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar.
This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems.

If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it.

2. Press the eject button to pop it out, then press it in again to eject the PC Card.

Finding tested PC Cards

For the current listing of PC Cards that have been tested and approved for use with your
notebook, visit the Accessories section of the HP Notebook web site
(www.hp.com/notebooks).

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Connecting SD Cards and MMC Cards

Connecting SD Cards and MMC Cards

Your notebook supports Secure Digital™ cards (SD Cards) and MultiMediaCard cards
(MMC Cards). The SD-MMC Card slot accepts these memory cards, which can be used
with a variety of digital products such as PDAs, digital video camcorders, cellular
phones, and digital music devices.

To insert or remove an SD Card or MMC Card

Inserting an SD Card or MMC Card

1. Hold the SD Card or MMC Card so that the contacts (metal surface) are face down.

2. Slide the card all the way into the SD-MMC Card slot, until it locks into place.

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Connecting SD Cards and MMC Cards

Removing an SD Card or MMC Card

1. Gently press the card inward to release it. The card will pop out slightly.

2. Grasp the card and pull it out.

Finding tested SD Cards and MMC Cards

For the current listing of SD Cards and MMC Cards that have been tested and approved
for use with your notebook, visit the Accessories section of the HP Notebook web site
(www.hp.com/notebooks).

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Devices

Your notebook’s connectors make it easy for you to use a wide variety of external
devices:

• Printer or other parallel device.

• Universal serial bus (USB) devices.

• External keyboard and mouse.

• External monitor and television.

• Local area network (LAN).

• Audio devices such as external speakers, headphones, or stereo inputs.

• IEEE 1394 devices.

Note

To identify connectors for external devices

The diagram below shows the connectors for external devices on the notebook.

Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make any
settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include setting
switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your notebook
and the software you plan to use.

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Locating connectors on the notebook

1. Parallel port (burgundy).

2. External monitor (VGA) port (blue).

3. Universal serial bus (USB) ports (2).

4. S-video (TV out) port (yellow).

5. LAN port and indicators.

6. Modem port.

7. IEEE 1394 port.

8. SD-MMC Card slot.

9. PC Card slot.

10. External microphone jack (pink).

11. Headphone jack (green).

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Add-On Devices

Connecting External Devices

To connect a printer or other parallel device

The notebook’s parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for
connecting dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers.

• Connect the device’s parallel cable to the notebook’s parallel port (colored burgundy).

To connect an external keyboard or mouse

• Plug a USB mouse or keyboard into a USB port on the notebook.

In addition, if you dock the notebook in the optional port replicator, you can also connect
a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

The notebook’s touch pad and scroll pad are automatically disabled when the notebook
is docked in a port replicator with a PS/2 mouse connected.

Note

Note

USB keyboards do not support Fn hot keys.

To connect a USB device

The universal serial buses (USB) on the notebook provide a bi-directional serial interface
for adding peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard, floppy drive, printer, scanner,
or game controller on a single bus. USB-to-serial and USB-to-parallel port adapters are
also available.

• Attach the device’s USB cable to a USB port. Windows automatically recognizes the
USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the notebook in series (called a
daisy-chain connection).

If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the
HP Business Support web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for the latest version of the
driver for the device.

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To connect a USB floppy disk drive

If you have an optional floppy disk drive, you can connect it to your notebook’s USB
port using the external floppy drive cable.

• Connect the cable from the USB floppy drive directly to the notebook’s USB port.

CAUTION

To connect an audio device

Your notebook includes a built-in microphone (at the top of the display) that you can use
to record voice, sound, and music. You can also plug in headphones, external speakers,
an external microphone, or a line in from a stereo or other audio device.

The audio jacks are three-terminal stereo jacks. They are not compatible with two­terminal mono plugs.

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• Attach the audio cable to the appropriate audio jack on the notebook. The headphone
jack is colored green and the microphone jack is pink.

When you plug a device into the external microphone port, the built-in microphone
automatically turns off.

To use an external monitor

You can connect your notebook to an external monitor and then use either display—or
both displays at once.

To connect an external monitor

1. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the monitor port (colored blue) on the
back of the notebook.

2. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on.

3. Press the power button to turn on the notebook.

To switch the display to the external monitor

• Press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor,
both.

–or–

Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP
Display Settings. You can add a display settings icon in the taskbar for quick access.

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• If you need to use both displays at once, press Fn+F5 repeatedly until the image
shows on both displays. However, by default, the image is limited to the maximum
internal display available for your notebook (1024 x 768 pixels or 1400 x 1050 pixels,
depending on your model), so at a higher resolution you will see only part of the
desktop on both displays. This doesn’t happen if you use only the external monitor. If
you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to only
the external monitor, or make the internal or external monitor a “secondary” display:

1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display.

2. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, then the S3Display or Monitor tab.

To adjust monitor resolution and other settings

1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearances and Themes, Display.

2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen resolution. The internal display supports
resolutions of up to 1024 × 768 (XGA displays) or 1400 × 1050 (SXGA+ displays).
For a high-resolution external monitor, the notebook supports resolutions up to
1600 × 1200 resolution (16-bit).

Note

To use a TV set as a monitor

You can connect a television set or other video device to your notebook to use as a
display. The notebook’s built-in display automatically turns off when you use a TV set as
a monitor.

To connect a TV set

You can connect a TV set using a standard S-video cable or a composite-video adapter
with a standard RCA-type video cable.

1. Connect a video cable from the TV set to the notebook’s S-video port (colored
yellow). (You don’t need to turn the notebook off to do this.)

2. Connect the TV set to a power source and turn it on.

The S-video port provides video output only. For audio output, use the headphone jack.

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To activate the TV display using HP TV Now

Your notebook includes an HP TV Now button that easily and automatically adjusts your
notebook for optimal TV display. For example, the display time-out is disabled to prevent
the screen from turning off while a movie is playing, the Power Scheme is set for
Presentation mode, and the resolution is set to 800 x 600.

• Press the HP TV Now button. (The five One-Touch buttons are located above the
main keyboard.)

To adjust the HP TV Now options, click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard,
Notebook, HP TV Now Options.

To deactivate the TV display using HP TV Now

To automatically return your notebook to its normal settings, do one of the following:

• Press the HP TV Now button.

–or–

• Click Start. Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP TV Now.

To customize the TV display

If you prefer to customize the display settings only (instead of using HP TV Now), you
can Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. Click Advanced on the
Settings tab, then activate the TV output on the S3Display tab. Follow the same
procedure to return the settings to normal.

To play DVD movies on the TV

1. Connect the TV set (see “To connect a TV set” above).

2. Insert the DVD into the DVD drive.

3. Press the HP TV Now button to activate the TV display.

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To connect an infrared device (selected models)

If your notebook includes an infrared port—located on the front of the notebook—you
can use it to provide serial communication between the notebook and other infrared
devices, such as printers or other computers.

Using the infrared port

• Make sure the infrared ports of your notebook and the other device lie in as straight a
line as possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no
obstructions between them. Sunlight, heat from nearby equipment, or other sources of
infrared radiation can also cause transmission errors.

• To check the status of communications, click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other
Hardware, Wireless Link.

–or–

Move the pointer over the Wireless Link icon in the taskbar.

Disabling the infrared port

You should generally disable infrared communication when you aren’t using it.

1. Close any applications that are using infrared, and any folders on an infrared link.

2. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Wireless Link.

3. On the Hardware tab, click Properties, and disable the device in the pull-down menu.

Printing to an infrared printer

• Install your printer and assign it to the notebook’s infrared port. You can then print
from your applications as you would to any other printer.

Transferring files through an infrared connection

You can use your notebook’s infrared port to transfer files.

• Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Wireless Link.

See the Windows online help for instructions on using Wireless Link.

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To use the port replicator

You can use the optional port replicator to connect external components to your
notebook.

For details about the port replicator and its use, refer to the manual that comes with it.

To connect to the port replicator

1. Plug in the AC adapter, then connect it to the rear of the port replicator. Make sure
that the AC status light is on.

2. Align the notebook with the locator pins on the port replicator.

3. Press the notebook down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the dock status light
is on.

4. Open the notebook and press the power button to turn it on.

When the notebook is docked, you can use the port replicator’s security connector to
secure the notebook and port replicator. In this situation, the port replicator’s release tab
does not work. See the port replicator manual for details.

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To disconnect from the port replicator

1. Press down the release tab on the right side of the port replicator.

Note

2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator.

To connect an IEEE 1394 device

Your notebook includes an IEEE 1394 port (located on the notebook’s left side). You can
use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and
other computers.

• Attach the device’s cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the notebook’s left side. Windows
automatically recognizes the device.

If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the
HP Business Support web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for the latest version of the
driver for the device.

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Installing Additional RAM

Installing Additional RAM

Your notebook has no memory (RAM) built in, but has two slots for removable RAM
modules: the system RAM slot beneath the keyboard (which contains a module installed
at the factory), and an expansion slot on the bottom of the unit. You can use both of these
slots to expand your unit’s RAM. Use DDR 266 SDRAM only.

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these procedures.

To install a RAM expansion module

To increase your notebook’s RAM, you can install a RAM module in the expansion slot
on the bottom of the notebook.

CAUTION

Your notebook’s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be
permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before
installing the memory module, discharge your body’s static electricity by touching
the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the notebook.

1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.

2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

3. From the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw holding the RAM cover (the cover
retains the screw), and remove the cover.

4. Carefully insert the edge of the RAM module into the connector at about a 30° angle
until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap closed.

5. Replace the cover.

6. Insert the battery.

You can also replace the system RAM module beneath the keyboard—see “To replace
the system RAM module” on page 92.

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Installing Additional RAM

To remove a RAM expansion module

You may want to remove a RAM module so you can install a larger one.

Your notebook’s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be
permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before
installing the memory module, discharge your body’s static electricity by touching
the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the notebook.

1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.

2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screw holding the RAM cover (the cover
retains the screw), and remove the cover.

4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module, so the free edge of the
module pops up.

5. Pull the module out of the connector.

6. Replace the cover.

7. Insert the battery.

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To replace the system RAM module

If needed, you can replace your notebook’s system RAM module (under the keyboard) to
increase the notebook’s RAM.

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver and a small flat-blade screwdriver for this
procedure.

1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.

2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

3. Open the display so that it lays flat.

4. Remove the screws from the back of the display hinge covers.

CAUTION

5. Remove the plastic panel above the keyboard (containing the power button and One­Touch buttons). Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up the right end
of the panel above the Page Up key, then lift the end until the panel unsnaps.

When removing the panel, be careful not to pull on the cable connecting the panel
to the notebook.

6. Carefully lift the panel to unsnap the latches above the middle One-Touch button and
the F1 key, then lift the panel an inch or so off of the notebook.

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7. Loosen the three screws holding the top of the keyboard. (The keyboard retains the
screws.)

CAUTION

WARNING

When opening the keyboard, be careful not to pull on the cable connecting the
keyboard to the notebook.

8. Raise the top edge of the keyboard, then fold it onto the front of the case.

Do not touch the metal surfaces inside the notebook until they have cooled off.
They could be very hot if the notebook was running recently.

Do not touch the electronic components inside the notebook. Static electricity can
permanently damage them.

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9. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module by pressing them outward, so
that the free edge of the module pops up.

10. Pull the module out of the connector.

11. Carefully insert the edge of the new RAM module into the connector at about a 30°
angle until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap
closed.

12. Move the keyboard back into position. Slide its front edge into the notebook’s case,
then lower the top of the keyboard into place.

13. Retighten the three screws along the top of the keyboard.

14. Make sure the cable is securely connected to the plastic panel. If needed, press the
connector into its socket until it clicks into place.

15. Bend the center of the panel upward slightly, insert the tabs on the ends of the panel
into the slots in the notebook’s case, and fit the panel’s hinge covers over the hinges.
Gently press the panel into place.

16. Reinstall the screws in the backs of the display hinge covers.

17. Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

To replace the hard disk drive

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2. Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook.

Important

3. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook.

4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure
the connector seats properly.

5. Reinstall the hard drive retaining screws.

If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on the
drive before loading any software. See “To recover the factory installation of your hard
disk” on page 124.

If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear
onscreen. The Windows XP Product ID code is located on the bottom of the notebook.

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

To replace the hard disk drive holder

If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the
cover parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this
procedure.

1. Remove all four screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the
holder.

Note

2. Insert the drive into the holder, then reinstall all four screws into the holder and drive
case.

To prepare a new hard disk drive

When you install a new hard disk drive, you must prepare it to work with your notebook
by installing the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on
your notebook. Do this using the Recovery CDs or DVDs that came with your
notebook—see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on page 124.

If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear
onscreen. The Windows XP Product ID code is located on the bottom of the notebook.

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Troubleshooting Techniques

Troubleshooting Techniques

This section contains solutions to several types of problems you might experience while
using your notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are
presented.

Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting:

• Open the HP web-based troubleshooting tool: click Start, Help and Support, HP
Instant Support. Search or browse the troubleshooting database for the information
related to your problem.

• Click Start, Help and Support, Fixing a problem, and use the Windows
troubleshooters.

• See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with your notebook.

• For updated information, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library or on the

Recovery CD or DVD in \hp\Library.

• Find technical tips and software updates for your notebook at the HP Business
Support web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport).

Note

• Test your notebook by running the e–Diagtools test program—see “Testing the
Hardware” on page 119.

• Contact your dealer or Hewlett-Packard—see “To contact HP for support or service”
on page 129. Please have your notebook with you when you call.

If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear
onscreen. The Windows XP Product ID code is located on the bottom of the notebook.

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Getting Assistance for Your Notebook

Getting Assistance for Your Notebook

To get help from HP Instant Support

To get online technical support for your notebook, click Start, Help and Support (or All
Programs), HP Instant Support.

Audio problems

If no sound is audible

• Press Fn+Page Up several times.

• If available, press the rear volume control several times.

• Click the speaker icon on the taskbar, and make sure Mute is not checked and the

Volume slider is not set to the bottom.

• If available, press the mute button on the right side of the notebook once or twice
until the indicator light goes off.

If sound does not record

• Check the software controls for recording sound: click Start, All Programs,
Accessories, Entertainment, Sound Recorder.

• In Volume Control, click Options, Properties, and make sure the microphone is
enabled in the recording controls.

• Test the audio with the e–Diagtools diagnostics—see “Testing the Hardware” on page

119.

If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers

• In Volume Control, try reducing the master volume.

• In Volume Control, click Options, Properties, and select the microphone option for

the playback settings. Then in Volume Control, make sure the microphone is muted.

• Avoid using the built-in microphone and built-in speakers at the same time.

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CD and DVD problems

If you can’t boot from a CD in the DVD/CD-RW drive

• Make sure the CD is bootable, such as the Recovery CDs.

• Make sure DVD/CD-RW drive is selected as the boot device—see “To change the

boot device” on page 30.

• Restart the notebook.

• Test the DVD/CD-RW drive with the e–Diagtools diagnostics—see “Testing the

Hardware” on page 119.

If a CD or DVD plays erratically

• Dirt or smudges can cause a disk to skip. Clean the disk with a soft cloth. If the disk is
badly scratched, it will probably have to be replaced.

• Some DVDs include software called “PC Friendly.” You generally should not install
this software, as it can cause errors or erratic play. If needed, uninstall it and restart
your notebook.

If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle

• You may have accidentally paused the DVD movie. Press the Play button to resume.

• The DVD may be double-sided. Open the DVD tray, and read the text near the center

hole of the disk. If it says Side A, flip the disk over, close the tray, and press the Play
button to continue playing the movie.

If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie

• DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disk data. These codes prevent DVD
movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. If
you get a Region Code error, you are trying to play a DVD intended for a different
region.

Important: most DVD drives let you change the region code only a limited number
of times (usually no more than four). Please note that when you reach this limit, your
last change to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be
permanent. Your HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this
situation. Refer to the help for your DVD player software for details about setting
region codes.

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