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HP Notebook PC

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		Important Safety Information

CAUTION		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.
		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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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.

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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

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

Online Reference		The Reference Guide is shipped on the notebook’s hard drive, and provides a
Guide		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.

Online HP Notes		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.

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

HP Notebook Web		www.hp.com/notebooks.
Site		www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror).

HP Business		www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.
Support Web Site

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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.

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.

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).	36. Battery latch.
33. Battery.	37. Docking port.
34. CD/DVD drive latch.	38. Mini-PCI cover (no user-replaceable parts inside).
35. RAM cover.	39. Hard disk drive retaining screws.

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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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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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Setting Up Your Notebook

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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•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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	Step 2: Connect AC power

CAUTION	Use only the HP AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved 75-
	watt 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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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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Step 4: Turn on the notebook

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

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

To turn the notebook on and off

Power mode	To enter this mode	To turn on again

On	Press the power button.
Power mode status light is green.

Standby	Click Start, Turn Off	Press the power button to
Maintains current session in RAM.	Computer,	quickly resume your
Turns off the display and other components.	Stand By	session.
Saves significant power.	–or–
Restarts quickly.	press the power button
Restores network connections.	–or–
Power mode status light is amber.	allow timeout.

Hibernation	Click Start, Turn Off	Press the power button to
Saves current session to disk, then turns off.	Computer, then press and	resume your session.
Saves maximum power.	hold Shift and click
Restores network connections.	Hibernate
Power mode status light is off.	–or–
	allow timeout.

Turn off	Click Start, Turn Off	Press the power button to
Turns off without saving current session.	Computer, Turn Off	start with a new session.
Saves maximum power.	–or–
At startup, resets everything, and starts a new	press and hold the power
session.	button for four seconds (only
Power mode status light is off.	if the Start menu procedure
	doesn’t work).

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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Basic Operation

Operating Your Notebook

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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Basic Operation

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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