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Startup and Reference Guide

HP Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 345561-001

September 2003

Part 1: Startup The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your

notebook for the first time. Part 2: Reference The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use

the hardware and software features on your notebook. Enhanced for accessibility.

Contents

1 Startup

2 Hardware

3 Keyboard

4 Power

5 Drives and Drive Media

6 Multimedia

7 Communications

8 Hardware Options and Upgrades

9 Software Updates, Restorations

and Utilities

A Specifications

Index

Part-1

Startup

This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook.

To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time, follow the procedures in this “Startup” part.

To learn more about using your notebook, refer to the remaining “Reference” part of this book. To find information about a specific topic:

Refer to the chapter Contents on the first page of each chapter, or

Refer to the Index

The illustrations throughout this book show the features and procedures for several notebook models. Whenever more than one notebook is illustrated, refer only to the illustration(s) for your notebook model.

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Setting Up the Hardware

To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery pack 3.

During hardware setup, you will:

Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power.

Open the notebook. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the

notebook.

You will then proceed to software setup.

Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and the battery pack (Power cords vary by region and country.)

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Inserting a Battery Pack

To insert the battery pack into the battery bay:

1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface.

2. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 1.

3. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2.

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Inserting a battery pack

CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components , do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power.

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Opening the Notebook

To open the notebook:

1. Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display 2.

Opening the notebook

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Connecting the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external AC power:

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1.

2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an electrical outlet 3.

When the notebook is receiving external power, the battery light 4 turns on.

Connecting the notebook to external power (Power cords and outlets vary by region and country.)

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Charging a New Battery Pack

The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is indicated by the battery light.

The battery light is on and orange while a battery pack inserted into the notebook is charging.

The battery light is on and green when a battery pack inserted into the notebook is fully charged.

HP recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light turns green. (A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook after initial software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has been fully charged.)

Identifying the battery light

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Turning On the Notebook

To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup.

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Turning on the notebook

If the notebook does not turn on:

Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet.

Make sure that the outlet is providing power. (To confirm that the outlet is providing power, plug another device into the outlet.)

If you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is firmly seated.

Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet (English only) included with the notebook to contact

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Setting Up the Software

CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers

are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. During the installation:

Do not plug the notebook from external. Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

Installing Basic Software

When the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time, a prompt to set up the operating system and other basic software is displayed on the screen.

Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the onscreen instructions, read the following caution and other installation information.

After beginning the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.

If you are not prompted to select a language, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation.

Regional settings and most other preferences that you may select as you set up the basic software can be selected or changed later, after the operating system is installed.

When you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the software setup.

During setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times. These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup. They will not occur during standard Windows startups.

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Installing Optional Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now, the following information may be helpful.

To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to the instructions included with the CD. If printed instructions are not included in the CD package, they may be displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.

To view or install preloaded utilities or applications, select Start > All Programs> Software Setup. Then:

To display the descriptions and space requirements of a preloaded item without installing it, select the Next button, then select an item. After viewing the information that is displayed, select the Cancel button.

To install a preloaded item, select the check box for the item slect the Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Setting Regional and Display Preferences

Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system. To access the Regional Options window, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options icon.

Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating system Appearance and Themes window. To access the Appearance and Themes window, select Start > Control Panel>Appearance and Themes icon. To access the settings that control the size of the items displayed on the screen, select the Change Resolution task.

Turning Off the Notebook

Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.

If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided:

If the notebook is running Microsoft Windows XP Professional: press ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Shut Down button, then select Shut down from the drop down list.

Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the

battery pack. For instructions see “Replacing the Battery Pack” in Chapter 4.

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Setting Up a Wireless Device

Your notebook model may have a Bluetooth device, a wireless LAN device, or no wireless devices.

To display the names of any preinstalled wireless LAN devices in Device Manager: Select Start > My Computer. Right-click on the My Computer window, then select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters.

Using the Wireless Device Light and Button

The wireless device light 1 available on select models indicates whether integrated wireless devices have been turned on or off with the wireless device button 2. The integrated wireless devices may include a Bluetooth device, another wireless device, or both wireless devices. An integrated wireless device must be turned on with the wireless device button before the wireless device can be set up.

Identifying the wireless device light and button

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When the wireless device button is turned on, the wireless device light turns on and the integrated wireless devices are hardware enabled.

When the wireless device button is turned off, the wireless device light turns off and the integrated wireless devices are hardware disabled.

The light remains on if either or both wireless devices are turned off by using the device software rather than by using the wireless device button.

Setting Up a Bluetooth Device

To set up a Bluetooth device, install the Bluetooth software preloaded on your notebook:

1. To enable the Bluetooth device and the software setup, press the wireless device button. (The wireless device light turns on.)

2. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. Select the Bluetooth software, then follow the setup instructions on the screen.

For more configuration information and usage instructions, refer on the Documentation Library—Bluetooth CD included with your notebook to the Bluetooth Getting Started guide and to the Bluetooth User’s Guide.

Setting Up a Wireless Device

To set up an Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter, follow the instructions at the HP Web site at downloading and installing the SoftPaq for the Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter. For general information about accessing, downloading, and installing a SoftPaq, see Chapter 9, in section “Updating Software.”

To set up any other wireless device, you may use the HP setup and configuration utility preloaded on your notebook or the default Windows XP wireless network connection utility.

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http://www.hp.com for

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The HP setup and configuration utility supports legacy operating systems and Cisco Compatible Extension program features. The Cisco Compatible Extensions program for WLAN devices assures compatibility between Cisco Aironet WLAN products and certain notebook models through extensive independent testing. Because a Cisco Compatible wireless device is IEEE

802.11 compliant and WiFi certified, it is fully compatible with

other WiFi certified products. For optimal wireless device functionality, HP recommends that

you set up the device using the HP setup and configuration utility.

To set up a wireless LAN device using the default Windows XP wireless network connection utility:

1. Press the wireless device button. (The wireless device

light turns on.)

2. Follow the instructions available through Start >

Windows Help and Support.

To set up a wireless LAN device using the HP setup and configuration utility, you must first disable the Windows XP wireless network connection utility, then install the HP setup and configuration utility.

1. To disable the Windows XP wireless network

connection utility: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet

Connections > Network Connections.

b. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then

select Properties.

c. On the Wireless Networks tab, clear the Use

Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.

d. Select OK.

The Windows XP wireless network connection utility remains disabled until you enable it again.

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2. Press the wireless device button. (The wireless device

light turns on.)

3. To install the HP setup and configuration utility: Select

Start > All Programs > Software Setup > WLAN Utility Installer, then select OK.

4. To install and configure your wireless device, follow the

installation and configuration instructions on the screen.

Accessing Instructions for Using a Wireless Device

Instructions for installing and using an Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter are included with the Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter SoftPaq available at the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.

Instructions for any other integrated wireless device included with your model are provided with your notebook. Depending on the wireless device, the instructions may be provided in a Help file within the device software or in documentation included with your notebook.

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges

To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:

Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. the an telephone line. During electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.

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Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses

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

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

The Norton AntiVirus 2003 software installed on your notebook provides 60 days of free virus updates.

For Norton AntiVirus 2003 instructions and more information about virus updates, refer to the Help file within the application or select Start > Help and Support.

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Using the Notebook Safely

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

For more safety and regulatory information refer to the

Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Documentation Library CD and to the printed Wireless Device Regulatory Notices document included with your notebook. The Regulatory and Safety Notices guide also includes information about

protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge.

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

equipment:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture,

health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo, on the hard drive, or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product.

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

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

Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

If provided with a three conductor power cord with a three pin attachment plug, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not disable power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

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Part 2

Reference

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Contents

Display................................................................……… 2–2

Top ……………………………………………….…. .. 2-3

TouchPad ………………………………………….2–3 Keys and Antenna ……………………………… . 2–4 Power Controls ……………………………………2–5 Lights …………………………………………… . 2–6

Audio Buttons and Speakers ………………….…. 2–7 Front Panel …………………………………………… 2–8 Rear Panel …………………………………………….. 2–9

Connectors and Jacks ……………………………. 2–9

Vent………………………………………………2–10 Left Side …………………………………………….. 2–11 Right Side …………………………………………… 2–12 Underside …………………………………………… 2–13

Bays and Memory Compartment ……………… 2–13

Docking Connector and Vents …………………. 2–14

Labels ……………………………………………2–15 Additional Standard Components ……………………2–16

Cables and Cord ……………………………………… 2–16

Adapters and Battery Pack ……………………………2–17 Restoration and Documentation CDs …………………2–18

Hardware

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Hardware

Display

Display release latch Opens the notebook.

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Top

TouchPad

Top: TouchPad

1 2

3 4 5

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, see “Setting TouchPad Preferences” Chapter 3.

TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

activatesitems on the screen. TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. TouchPad scroll zones (2)* Scroll upward or downward. Left and right TouchPad

buttons*

Function like the left and right buttons on

an external mouse.

Hardware

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Hardware

Keys and Antenna

Top: Keys and Antenna

*The notebook has 2 antennas. The second is on the right side of the notebook. For optimal transmissions, keep the areas immediately over theantennas free from obstructions.

Fn key

Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.

Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an

Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

Antenna (available on select models and not visible from outside the notebook)*

Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F7 increases screen brightness.

When combined with the Fnkey, the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

external numeric keypad.

beneath the pointer. Sends and receives wireless device

signals.

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Power Controls

Top: Power Controls

Hardware

Power button* When the notebook is:

Off, pres to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press to initiate

Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press to resume

from Standby. In Hibernation, briefly press to

restore from Hibernation. If the system has stopped

responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook.

Display switch*

If the notebook is closed while on, turns off

the display.

If the notenook is open while in Standby, turns on the notebook (resumes Standby).

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch, see “Setting Power Control Preferences” in Chapter 4.

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Hardware

Lights

Top: Lights

2 3 4

Num lock light On (green): Num lock or the internal

keypad is on.

Caps lock light On (green): Caps lock is on. Mute light On (orange): Volume is muted. Wireless device light

(available on select models)

Battery light On: The notebook is receiving adequate

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light

Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.

On: The wireless device button is turned on and an integrated wireless device is hardware enabled.

external power.

On Orange: A battery pack is charging.

On green: A battery pack is fully charged.

Flashing: A battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be

replaced. On: The internal hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

Flashing: Notebook is in Standby.

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Audio Buttons and Speakers

Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers

Increase volume button Increases system volume.

Decrease volume button Decreases system volume.

Mute button Mutes or restores volume.

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

Hardware

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Hardware

Front Panel

SD (Secure Digital) Card

light SD Cardslot Supports SD Cards and MMCs

Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo

Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones or

Wireless device button

(available on select models)

On: An SD Card or MMC is being accessed.

(multimedia cards).

microphone.

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

On: The wireless device light is on and an integrated wireless device is hardware enabled.

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Rear Panel

Connectors and Jacks

Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks

External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external

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

USB connectors (3) Connect optional 2.0-compliant USB

RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable.

RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. (A modem

Parallel connector (available

on select models) 1394 connector Connects an optional 1394 device

Hardware

monitor or projector.

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

devices.

(An Ethernet network cable is included with select models.)

cable is included with select models.) Connects an optional parallel device

such as a printer.

such as a camcorder.

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Hardware

Vent

Rear Panel: Vent

Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components.

To preven overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow.

*The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the underside of the notebook.

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Left Side

PC Card slot Supports an optional TypeI or TypeII

PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the

Optical drive* Supports an optical disc.

*The type of optical drive, for example a CD, DVD, or combination CD/DVD drive, varies by model.

32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PCCard.

PCCardslot.

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Hardware

Right Side

Antenna (available on select

models and not visible from outside the notebook)*

Infrared port Provides wireless communication

Power connector Connects an AC adapter cable.

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

*The notebook has 2 antennas. The second is on the left side of the notebook. For optimal transmissions, keep the areas immediately over theantennas free from obstructions.

Sends and receives wireless device signals.

between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.

the notebook.

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Underside

Bays and Memory Compartment

Hardware

Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment

Battery bay Holds a battery pack.

Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the

Memory compartment Contains 1 memory slot for an

Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.

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battery bay.

optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module. As shipped, the memory slot may be filled with areplaceable memory module or vacant, depending on the notebook model.

Hardware

Docking Connector and Vents

Underside: Docking Connector and Vent

Docking connector*

Vents (3)

*As shipped, the docking connector is not visible. The docking connector is beneath the docking connector cover, which protects the connector when the connector is not in use.

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Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator.

Allow airflow to cool internal components.

To prevent overheating, use the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents. Do now allow a soft surface, such as bedding, clothing or a thick rug, to block airflow.

Labels

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

Hardware

The Microsoft Certified of Authenticity label contains the

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

The system label provides regulatory information about the

notebook.

The product identification label contains the serial number

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

The modem approvals label, which is affixed to an optional

internal modem, provides regulatory information.

Wireless certification labels, which are specific to various

types of optional wireless devices, are affixed to the notebook and provide regulatory information.

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Additional Standard Components

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

Cables and Cord

Additional Standard Components: Cables and Cord

Modem cable

(included with select models)

Network cable

(included with select models)

Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an ACelectrical

*Power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

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Connects a modem to an RJ-11telephone ack or to a country-specific modem adapter.

A modem cable has a 6-pin, RJ-11 telephone connector at each end.

Connects the notebook to an Ethernet network jack.

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

outlet.

Adapters and Battery Pack

Additional Standard Components: Adapters and BatteryPack

1 2

AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. Country-specific

modem adapter (included by region as required)

Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only)

Battery pack Runs the notebook when the notebook

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ11 telephone jack.

Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.

is not connected to external power.

Hardware

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Hardware

Restoration and Documentation CDs

CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook.

For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling software, refer to Chapter 9, “Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities.”

For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD. The Documentation Library CD included with all models includes the following guides. Additional guides––for example, instruction manuals for using an optional Bluetooth device––are included with select models.

For Information About These Topics

Caring for the notebool and drives Preparing the notebook for transport Traveling with the notebook

internationally Solving notebook problems yourself Getting help Governmental and safety information Protecting the notebook from static

electricity

Ergonomic and safety information Safety & Comfort Guide General instructions for using modem

ATcommands

AT commands supported by an Agere modem. (An optional internal modem supports the Agere command set.)

*Available in English only.

Select This Guide

Maintenance, Shipping

and Travel

Troubleshooting

Regulatory and Safety

Notices

Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced UsersOnly)

Agere CommandSet (Advanced UsersOnly)*

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Contents

TouchPad ............................................................................... 3–2

Identifying TouchPad Components.................................. 3–2

Using the TouchPad ……………………………………. 3–3 Setting TouchPad Preferences ………………………….. 3–3

Hotkeys ………………………………………………………3–4

Identifying Hotkeys …………………………………….. 3–4 Hotkey Quick Reference ……………………………….. 3–5 Hotkey Procedures ………………………………………3–6

Hotkey Commands ...........................................................3–6

Keypad .................................................................................... 3–9

Turning the Keypad On and Off ……………………… 3-10 Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys …………….. 3-10

Keyboard

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Keyboard

TouchPad

Identifying TouchPad Components

The TouchPad includes the following components:

1 TouchPad 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons 5 TouchPad light 3 TouchPad scroll zones (2)

4 TouchPad on/off button

Identifying TouchPad components

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Using the TouchPad

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

To move the pointer, slide you finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer.

If the pointer continues to move after you lift your finger from the TouchPad surface, wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving.

To execute the click functions of the left or right button on an external mouse, press the left or right TouchPad button.

To scroll upward, press the icon in the upward scroll zone. To scroll downward, press the icon in the downward scroll zone.

To enable or disable the TouchPad, press the TouchPad button. When the TouchPad is enabled, the TouchPad light is on.

The notebook turns on with the TouchPad enabled. Users who work with keystrokes rather than mouse actions may prefer to disable the TouchPad to prevent accidental TouchPad activity.

Keyboard

Setting TouchPad Preferences

Pointer speed and shape, click speed, mouse trails, and other pointing device preferences are set in the operating system Mouse Properties window. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Mouse icon.

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Keyboard

Hotkeys

Identifying Hotkeys

Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys 2.

The icons on the function keys hotkey functions available on the notebook.

Identifying hotkeys

F1 and F3 through F12 represent the

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Hotkey Quick Reference

The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. For information about changing the function of the the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section in Chapter 4.

Default Function

Open Help and Support window. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Switch display and image. Initiate Standby. Initiate QuickLock. Decrease display brightness. Increase display brightness. Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or DVD. Stop an audio CD or DVD. Play the previous track or chapter on an audioCD

or DVD. Play the next track on an audio CD or DVD.

Keyboard

Fn+F5 hotkeys, see

Hotkeys

Fn+F1 Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+F11

Fn+F12

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Keyboard

Hotkey Procedures

To use a hotkeys command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures:

Briefly press the

Fn key, then briefly press the second key of

the hotkeys command. Press and hold down the

Fn key, briefly press the second key

of the the hotkeys command, then release both keys at the same time.

Hotkey Commands

Open Help and Support Window (Fn+F1)

The Fn+F1 hotkeys open the Help and Support window. From the Help and Support window you can access general information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features.

For more information about the Help and Support window, see the “Using the Help and Support Window” section in Chapter 9, “Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities.”

Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3)

The Fn+F3 hotkeys open Internet Explorer. After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Internet Explorer home page, you can use the your home page and the Internet.

Fn+F3 hotkeys for quick access to

Switch Image (Fn+F4)

The Fn+F4 hotkeys switch the image among display devices connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video jack on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing the Fn+F4 hotkeys switches the image among the notebook display, the external monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor.

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Initiate Standby (Fn+F5)

The Fn+F5 hotkeys are set by default to initiate Standby. Standby can be initiated only while the notebook is on. If the notebook is in Hibernation, you must restore from Hibernation before you can initiate Standby.

To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly press the power button. For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to Chapter 4 “Power”.

Keyboard

For information about changing the function of the hotkeys, refer in Chapter 4 to the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section.

Initiate QuickLock (Fn+F6)

The Fn+F6 hotkeys initiate the operating system QuickLock security feature. The QuickLock feature disables the keyboard and displays the log on screen. QuickLock does not disable the TouchPad.

Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a Windows system password. For instructions, refer to your operating system documentation.

After you have set a Windows system password:

To initiate QuickLock, press To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows system password.

Decrease Brightness (Fn+F7)

The Fn+F7 hotkeys decrease notebook screen brightness.

Increase Brightness (Fn+F8)

Fn+F5

Fn+F6.

The Fn+F8 hotkeys increase notebook screen brightness.

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Keyboard

Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F9)

The Fn+F9 hotkeys function only when an audio CD or DVD is inserted. If the audio CD or DVD is

Not playing, press the

Fn+F9 hotkeys to begin or resume the

play. Playing, press the

Fn+F9 hotkeys to pause the play.

Stop an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F10)

The Fn+F10 hotkeys stop the play of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.

Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F11)

The Fn+F11 hotkeys play the previously played track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.

Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F12)

The Fn+F12 hotkeys play the next track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.

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Keypad

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

Identifying the keypad keys

Keyboard

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Keyboard

Turning the Keypad On and Off

When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. When the keypad is on, press

Fn+num lk to turn the keypad off.

The num lock light 2 turns on when the keypad is on.

Identifying the Fn and num lk keys and the num lock light

Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys

You can temporarily switch the functions of a keypad key between its standard function and its keypad function.

To use a key on the keypad as a keypad while the keypad is turned off, press and hold

Fn while pressing the key.

To use a key on the keypad as a standard key while the keypad is turned on:

Press and hold Fn to type with the key in the lowercase. Press and hold

Fn +shift to type with the key in the

uppercase.

Releasing the

Fn key returns a keypad key to its set function. For

example, a keypad key returns to its keypad function if the keypad is turned on or to its standard function if the keypad is turned off.

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Contents

Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown.............. 4–2

Standby............................................................................. 4–2

Hibernation ………………………………………………4–2

Shutdown ……………………………………………… 4–3 Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown ……………… 4–4 Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

Procedures ………………………………………………….. 4–5

Identifying Power Controls and Indicators …………….. 4–5

Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off …………… 4–6

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures ……………… 4–6

Initiating or Resuming from Standby ………………….. 4–7

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation ………………. 4–8 Setting Power Control Preferences ………………………… 4–9 Using Battery Power ……………………………………… 4–10

Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby

Lights ………………………………………………… 4–10

Switching Between Battery and External Power ………4–11

Charging a Battery Pack ……………………………… 4–11

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack ……………. 4–12

Managing Low-Battery Conditions ………………….. 4–13

Calibrating a Battery Pack …………………………… 4–14

Storing a Battery Pack ………………………………. 4–16

Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures ……… 4–17 Replacing a Battery Pack ……………………. …………. 4–18 Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack …………. 4–19

Power

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Power

Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

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

Standby

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

Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually

necessary, but is a recommended precaution.

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

flashes. When you resume from Standby, your work returns to the screen

where you left off.

Hibernation

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

The following information may be useful as you manage Hibernation:

Saving your work before initiating Hibernation is not usually

necessary, but is a recommended precaution.

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Power

To determine whether the notebook is in Hibernation or

turned off, press the power button:

If the notebool is in Hibernation, your work returns to the screen.

If the notebook is off, Windows loads.

Hibernation is enabledby default, but can be disabled. To

prevent loss of work during a critical low-battery condition,

disable Hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. To verify that Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control

Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. If Hibernation is enabled, the Enable Hibernation check box is selected.

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

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

Do not add or remove a memory module. Do not connect or disconnect an external device. Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, SD Card, or MMC.

Shutdown

Shutdown procedures turn off the notebook. Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how you work:

Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the battery

pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to

external power and also protects your work during a power

outage.

A battery pack in the notebook dicharges more quickly, even

when the notebook is turned off, than a battery pack that has

been removed from the notebook and stored in a cool, dry

location.

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Power

Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

If you plan to resume shortly: Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or power conservation.

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

Initiating Standby clears the screen, uses less power than

leaving the notebook on, and your work returns quickly to

the screen when you resume from Standby. A fully charged

new battery pack can typically support Standby for up to 48

hours.

Initiating Hibernation clears the screen and uses much less

power than Standby. Returning to work saved in Hibernation

takes longer than returning to work saved in Standby, but it

is faster than returning to your place manually after

restarting the notebook. A fully charged new battery pack

can typically support Hibernation for several weeks. If you plan to resume within 2 weeks: Shut down the notebook. If

possible, connect the notebook to external power to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged.

If the notebook will be disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks: To extend the life of an inserted battery

pack, shut down the notebook. Remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry location.

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

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Power

Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures

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

Identifying Power Controls and Indicators

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

Power button

2 Display switch 4 Power/standby light

3 Fn+F5 hotkeys (to initiate Standby)

Identifying Standby, Hibernation, shutdown, and display controls and indicators

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Power

Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off

Task Turn on the

notebook.

Shut down the notebook

Turn off the display when the notebook is closed.

*If the system is unresponsive, and you are unable to shut down the notebook with this procedure, see “Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures” next in this section

Procedure Results Press the power button

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

Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off

Close the notebook.

Power/standby light turns on

Operating system loads

Power/standby light turns off Operating system shutsdown Notebook turns off

When the notebook is closed, the display presses the display switch, which then turns off the display.

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

If the notebook does not respond to the Windows shutdown procedure (Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off), try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided:

If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional Press

ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Shut Down button, then select Shut

down from the drop down list.

Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds.

Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the

battery pack. For battery pack removal instructions see the

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

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Power

Initiating or Resuming from Standby

Task Procedure Result User-initiated

Standby

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

Press the Fn+F5 hotkeys Select Start > Turn off

Computer > Standby

System-initiated Standby

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

If the notebook is running on

battery power, the system initiates Standby after 10minutes of notebook inactivity.

Resume from user-initiated or system-initiated Standby.

Briefly press the power button, or move (or click any button on) an optional external USB mouse.

If the display was closed while the notebook was in Standby, open the display.

Power/standby light flashes

Screen clears

Power/standby light flashes

Screen clears

Power/stanby light turns on.

Your work returns to the screen.

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Power

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation

Task Procedure Result User-initiated

Hibernation

System-initiated Hibernation

Restore from user initiated or system initiated Hibernation.

With the notebook on, use either

of the following procedures:

Briefly press the power button. Select Start > Shut Down>

Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and

hold

shift

If the notebook is in Standby, you must resume from standby before you can initiate Hibernation

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

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

After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity, or

When an inserted battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition (1 percent of a full charge remaining).

Press the power button.

If the system initiated Hibernationbecause of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack.

Power/stanby light turns on

Screen clears

Power/stanby light turns off.

Screen clears.

Power/standby light turns on.

Your work returns to the screen.

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Setting Power Control Preferences

By default, when the notebook is on:

Briefly pressing the power button initiates Hibernation.

Press the Fn+F5 hotkeys, called the “sleep button” in the

operating system. Initiates Stanby.

The display switch turns off the display. The display switch

is activated by closing the display. (At default and all custon

settings, the display switch also turns on the notebook if the

display is opened while the notebook is in Standby.)

Power

To change the function of the power button, the

Fn+F5 hotkeys, or

the display switch:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance

icon > Power Options icon > Advanced tab.

To change the function of the Fn+f5 hotkeys, select a function from the drop down list for When I press The Sleep Button On My Computer.

To change the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, select a function from the drop down list for When I Press The Power Button on My Computer.

To change the display switch function, select a functionfrom the drop down list for When I Close The Lid Of My Portable Computer.

2. Select the OK button. The Hibernate function is available in the power button, sleep

button, and display switch drop-down lists only if Hibernation is enabled.

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Power

Using Battery Power

Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights

Battery pack procedures refer to the:

1 Power/standby light 2 Battery light

Identifying the battery and power/standby lights

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Switching Between Battery and External Power

The notebook switches between external power and battery power according to the availability of external power. To conserve the charge in an inserted battery pack, the notebook runs on external power whenever external power is available. External power can be supplied from an electrical outlet through an AC adapter or an optional DC cable.

If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external power, the notebook switches to battery power only if the AC adapter or DC cable is disconnected from the notebook.

The Power Meter icon in the system tray changes shape whenever the power source changes between battery power and external power.

Charging a Battery Pack

Power

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

The battery pack charges whether the notebook is turned off or turned on, but charges most quickly when the notebook is turned off. When the notebook is turned on, charging times are longer and vary with system activity.

The battery light displays charge status:

On and orange: the battery pack is charging.

On and green: the battery pack is fully charged.

Flashing the battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to

be replaced

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Power

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack

Obtaining Accurate Charge Information

To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays:

Allow the battery pack to discharge to less than 10 percent of

a full charge through normal use before charging it.

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

display charge information inaccurately if it has not been

fully charged.

If a battery pack has not been used for one month or more,

the battery pack may need to be calibrated.

Displaying Charge Information

To display battery charge information on the screen, use the operating system Power Meter feature. To access Power Meter displays, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Power Meter tab.

Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time:

The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the

battery pack.

The time indicates the approximate running time remaining

on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide

power at the current level. For example, the time remaining

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

you stop playing a DVD.

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Managing Low-Battery Conditions

The information in this section describes default alerts and system responses.

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

When the battery pack is the only power source for the notebook and drops to 10 percent of a full charge, the notebook has reached a low-battery condition. A text warning message appears on the screen.

If a low-battery condition is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack continues to drop, the notebook eventually enters a critical low-battery condition. Then, if the notebook is on or in Standby:

If Hiberntion is enabled, the system initiates Hibernation. Unsaved work may be lost.

If Hibernation is disabled, the notebook remains briefly in Standby, then shuts down. The power/standby light turns off and the notebook cannot save system memory to the hard drive.

Power

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

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

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

If external power is available, connect the notebook to the external power source.

If a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook or initiate Hibernation. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn on the notebook.

If no power source is available, save your work. Then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook.

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Power

Calibrating a Battery Pack

When to Calibrate

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

When the battery charge displays seem inaccurate.

When you observe a significant change in battery run time.

When the battery pack has not been used for once month or

more.

How to Calibrate

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

Charging the Battery Pack

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

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

“Replacing a Battery Pack” later in this chapter.

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

on and orange as the battery pack charges.)

3. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the

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

Discharging the Battery Pack

Before you begin the full discharge, disable Hibernation. To disable Hibernation, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Then clear the Enable Hibernation check box

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Power

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

The monitor will not turn off automatically.

Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the

notebook is idle.

System initiated Standby will not occur.

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

To fully discharge the battery pack:

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

Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power

Options icon > Power Schemes tab.

2. Record all settings in the Plugged In column and all settings

in the Running On Batteries column, so you can reset them

after calibration.

3. Use the drop-down lists to set each item in both columns

to Never.

4. Select the OK button.

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

do not turn off the notebook.

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

fully discharged. When the battery pack is fully discharged,

the battery light turns off and the notebook shuts down.

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Power

Recharging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the

notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged

and the battery light turns green. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging,

but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off.

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

Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon >

Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab.

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

Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column.

4. Select the OK button.

CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable Hibernation: select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab, then select the Enable Hibernation check box.

Storing a Battery Pack

If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

High temperatures, which may be present in parked cars or some workplaces, accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a location that is cool and dry.

To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it.

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Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures

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

Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections

and exit modem applications when you are not using them.

Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that use

power from the notebook. Battery run time is not affected by

external devices that are plugged into an external power

source.

Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using.

Disable or remove an SD (Secure Digital) Card or MMC

(multimedia card) you are not using.

Lower screen brightness. Screen brightness can be lowered

by pressing the

Lower system volume. Volume can be lowered with the

decrease volume button.

Fn+F7 hotkeys.

Power

Turn off a device connected to the S-Video connector. A

device connected to the S-Video connector can be turned off

by using the

Fn+F4 hotkeys to switch the image from the

S-Video device to the notebool display.

If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or

shut down the notebook.

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

timeout. To change monitor timeout settings, select Start >

Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power

Options icon > Power Meter tab. Select a short wait time

from the Turn Off Monitor drop down list, then select OK.

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Power

Replacing a Battery Pack

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

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

To replace the battery pack:

1. Turn the notebook underside up.

To remove a battery pack, slide the battery release latch 1.

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

out of the battery bay 2.

Removing a battery pack

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Power

To insert a battery pack, insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 1, then tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2.

Inserting a battery pack

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

the power button.

Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack

For information about recycling or disposing of a used battery pack, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide, “Battery Notice” section.

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Contents

Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms........................ 5–2

Caring for Drives and Drive Media ………………………… 5–3 Adding a Drive to the System ……………………………… 5–4 Using the IDE Drive Light …………………………………. 5–4 Inserting or Removing a Disc ………………………………. 5–5

Inserting a Disc ………………………………………... 5–5 Removing a Disc (With Power) ………………………. 5–6 Removing a Disc (Without Power) …………………… 5–7

Playing a Disc ………………………………………………. 5–8

Displaying Media Contents …………………………… 5–8 Protecting Playback …………………………………… 5–9 Observing the Copyright Warning ……………………. 5–9

Drives and Drive Media

Setting the Boot Order …………………………………….. 5–10 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive ………………………… 5–10

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Drives and Drive Media

Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms

Hard drives are for the permanent storage of data files and of software such as system files, applications, and drivers. A hard drive is sometimes called a hard disk drive.

Diskette drives support diskettes, which are used to store or transport data. The notebook can read or write to any diskette. A diskette drive is sometimes called a floppy disk drive.

Optical drives include CD and DVD drives. Optical drives support CDs and DVDs, often called discs, which are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies. DVDs have higher capacities than CDs. The notebook can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table.

Optical Drive

CD-ROM drive Yes No DVD-ROM drive Yes No CD-RW drive Yes Yes DVD/CD-RW drive Yes Yes

A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive. To display the drive designation of all the drives in the system, select Start > My Computer.

Read Write

A diskette or disc that can be inserted or removed from a drive is referred to as a drive medium. For example, the term drive media includes diskettes, CDs, and DVDs.

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Drives and Drive Media

Caring for Drives and Drive Media

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of work:

Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or replacement. For instructions, see the “Replacing the Internal Hard Drive” section later in this chapter. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive, follow these 2 precautions: (1) Discharge yourself from static electricity before handling a drive by touching a grounded metal object and (2) Avoid touching the connectors on a drive. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the

Regulatory and Safety Notices

Excessive force can damage drive connectors. When you insert a drive, use only enough force to seat the drive. Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it. Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to devices with magnetic fields. Products with magnetic fields include video and audio tape erasure products, monitors, and speakers. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wantds. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, usually while it is placed on a conveyor belt, use e-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or diskette. Do not spray a drive with cleaners. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids or temperature extremes. If you mail a drive, ship it in packaging that protects it from shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and high humidity. Label the package “FRAGILE”.

To prevent damage to drive media:

CAUTION:

Do not open the metal shutter of a diskette or touch the disk within the diskette case.

Do not expose a diskette to a strong magnetic field, such as the security field used by a walk-through security device or a handheld security wand.

Clean a CD or DVD only with a disc cleaning kit, available from most electronics retailers.

guide, “Electrostatic Discharge” section.

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Drives and Drive Media

Adding a Drive to the System

The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the notebook. The type of optical drive varies by notebook model.

An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it, as instructed in the drive documentation, to one of the USB (universal serial bus) connectors or to the 1394 connector. Hard drive capacity can also be added with a microdrive PC Card. An SD Card or MMC (multimedia card) can provide additional data storage.

Using the IDE Drive Light

The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light turns on when the internal hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

Identifying the IDE drive light

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Drives and Drive Media

Inserting or Removing a Disc

Inserting a Disc

1. Turn on the notebook.

2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the

media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2.

3. Position a CD or one-sided DVD over the tray, label side up.

4. Gently press the center of the disc onto the tray spindle 3

until the disc snaps into place. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. (If the media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle, then press it downward into position.)

5. Close the media tray 4.

Inserting a disc into the optical drive

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Drives and Drive Media

Removing a Disc (With Power)

1. Turn on the notebook.

2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the

media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully

extended 2.

3. Remove the disc from the tray by gently pushing down

on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc

3. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. If the

media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc as you remove

it.

4. Close the media tray 4.

5. Place the disc in a protective case.

Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is available

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Drives and Drive Media

Removing a Disc (Without Power)

If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the optical drive will not work. To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button:

1. Insert the end of a small object like a paper clip into the

release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive.

2. Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is

released, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended

3. Remove the disc from the tray by gently pushing down

on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc

3. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. If the

media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc as you remove

it.

4. Close the media tray 4.

5. Place the disc in a protective case.

Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is not available

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Drives and Drive Media

Playing a Disc

You can play a CD in a CD drive or a DVD drive. You can play a DVD only in a DVD drive.

The information in this section applies to most optical drives and most disc software. For information about specific disc software, including Windows Media Player, WinDVD, and Easy CD Creator, see the “Using Multimedia Software” section in Chapter 6.

Displaying Media Contents

When you insert a CD or DVD into the system, the notebook can play the medium, display its contents, take no action, or display a response prompt on the screen. You can choose how the notebook responds to the insertion of a medium by using the operating system AutoPlay feature.

The notebook responds to the following procedures at most AutoPlay settings:

To prevent an audio CD from opening when AutoPlay is

enabled on the drive containing it, press the

insert the CD.

shift

key as you

To display any contents of a drive medium when the

contents are not displayed by AutoPlay:

1. Insert the medium into the drive.

2. Select Start > Run, then type:

explorer x:

(where x = the drive designation of the drive containing the medium)

3. Select the OK button.

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Drives and Drive Media

Protecting Playback

CAUTION: Inserting or removing any device while running any

multimedia application may pause or stop the play.

CAUTION: Initiating Standby or Hibernation while playing a drive medium may stop the play or diminish the quality of the play.

If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback:

If you see the warning message “Putting the computer into

Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback. Do you want

to continue?” select No. (Audio and video may resume or

you may need to restart the drive medium.)

If Standby or Hibernation initiates and no warning message

is displayed, resume from Hibernation or Standby by briefly

pressing the power button, then restart the medium.

Observing the Copyright Warning

It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. This notebook should not be used for such purposes.

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Drives and Drive Media

Setting the Boot Order

By default, the notebook starts up from the internal hard drive. You can set the notebook to start up from any bootable CD or DVD in the optical drive. A bootable CD or DVD contains files needed by the notebook to start up and operate properly. On some models, you can also start up from a drive connected to the notebook by USB.

Startup preferences are set in the Setup utility. The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad. For information about using the Setup utility, see the “Using the Setup Utitlity” section in Chapter 9.

Replacing the Internal Hard Drive

The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not begin this procedure until you have: Saved your work, closed all open applications, and shut down the notebook. Disconnect the notebook from external power and removed the battery pack.

1. Save your work and close all open applications.

2. Shut down the notebook and close the display.

3. Disconnect the notebook from external power.

4. Remove the battery pack.

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5. Turn the notebook underside up.

6. Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screws.

Removing the hard drive retaining screws

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7. To remove a hard drive, grasp the hard drive assembly (the

hard drive, the hard drive cover, and the hard drive bracket)

using the hard drive recess 1. Tilt the hard drive assembly

upward 2, then pull the assembly from the hard drive bay 3.

Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay

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8. To insert a hard drive, insert the 2 alignment tabs on the hard drive cover into the 2 alignment slots on the hard drive bay 1, then tilt the hard drive assembly downward into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2.

Inserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay

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Drives and Drive Media

9. If you have inserted a hard drive, reinsert the 2 hard drive retaining screws. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screws in a safe place.)

Replacing the hard drive retaining screw

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Contents

Adjusting Volume ......................................................................... 6–2

Using the Internal Speakers …………………………………… 6–3 Connecting an Audio Device …………………………………… 6–4 Connecting an S-Video Device …………………………………. 6–5

Connecting the Audio ………………………………………. 6–5

Connecting the Video ………………………………………. 6–5 Turning a Video Device On and Off ……………………….. 6–6 Changing the Color Television Format …………………….. 6–6

Using Multimedia Software …………………………………….. 6–7

Using Windows Media Player ……………………………… 6–7

Using WinDVD ……………………………………………. 6–7 Using Easy CD Creator …………………………………….. 6–9

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Multimedia

Adjusting Volume

Volume can be adjusted by using the audio buttons on the notebook or by using operating system or application volume control software. The mute button overrides all software volume settings.

To adjust volume using the audio buttons: To increase volume, press the increase volume button 1. To decrease volume, press the decrease volume button 2. To mute or restore volume, press the mute button 3. When volume is muted, the mute light 4 turns on. When volume

is restored, the mute light turns off.

Identifying the audio buttons and mute light

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Using the Internal Speakers

The internal speakers play sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, drive media, the Internet, and other sources.

If an external device, such as a headset, is connected to the audio-out jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

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Identifying the internal speakers

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Connecting an Audio Device

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

before putting on headphones or a headset.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a monaural (single sound channel) plug into the audio-out jack.

The notebook has 2 audio jacks:

The microphone jack 1 connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone. If a monaural microphone is connected, the same information is recorded on both channels.

The audio-out jack 2, sometimes called a line-out jack, connects headphones or powered external stereo speakers. The audio-out jack is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio/video device is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio/video device to the audio-out jack:

Use only a 3.5-mm plug. The internal speakers are disabled.

Identifying the audio jacks

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Connecting an S-Video Device

Connecting the Audio

The S-Video jack supports video signals only. If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and

video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on your television, you will need a standard

3.5-mm audio cable available from most computer or electronics retailers.

Plug the stereo end of the audio cable into the notebook audioout jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio input jack on the external device.

Connecting the Video

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

Plug either end of the S-Video cable into the notebook S-Video jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-Video input jack on the external device.

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Identifying the S-Video jack

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Multimedia

Turning a Video Device On and Off

To turn on a video device that is connected to the notebook, start or restart the notebook. Or, repeatedly press the switch the image. Pressing the

Fn+F4 hotkeys switches the image

Fn+F4 hotkeys to

among the notebook display, any connected displays, and simultaneous display on the notebook and all connected displays.

Switching the image to a connected video device turns on

the video device.

Switching the image to the notebook display only turns off

the video device.

Changing the Color Television Format

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

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

Region-specific formats are set at the factory for most notebooks, but the region setting can be changed on any notebook.

Color television format settings are changed in the Setup utility. The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad. For information about using the Setup utility, see the “Using the Setup Utility” section in Chapter 9.

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Using Multimedia Software

Using Windows Media Player

Use Windows Media Player primarily for playing audio CDs. Although video CDs can be played using Windows Media Player, InterVideo WinDVD provides higher quality playback.

To open Windows Media Player, insert a CD into the optical drive, then close the tray. Wait several seconds. If Windows Media Player does not open, select Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player.

To play or stop the CD, use the on-screen Play button or Stop button, or use the media hotkeys described in the “Hotkeys” section of Chapter 3.

Using WinDVD

WinDVD is an application that enables you to play DVD movies or video CDs. If WinDVD is included with your notebook, the application is preinstalled.

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Playing a DVD or Video CD

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

If a DVD displays a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted error message, stop the DVD, change the region setting, then restart the DVD. For information about changing the region setting, see “Managing DVD Region Settings” next in this chapter.

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Multimedia

To play a DVD or video CD:

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

2. Assign WinDVD to play the video:

If the Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is

displayed, select Play Video By Using WinDVD.

If the Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is not

displayed, select Start > All Programs > InterVideo

WinDVD >InterVideo WinDVD.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Managing DVD Region Settings

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

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

If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive, a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted message is displayed when you insert the DVD. To play the DVD, you must change the region setting on your DVD drive.

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

The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the drive. The number of allowable region changed remaining on the drive is displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent field in the WinDVD window. The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change.

To change the region setting on drive media:

1. Insert the DVD into the optical drive.

2. If WinDVD does not open after a short pause, select Start >

All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD > InterVideo

WinDVD.

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3. Select the Properties icon in the lower right corner of the

window.

4. Select the General tab.

5. Select the button for the region.

6. Select the OK button.

Using Easy CD Creator

Easy CD Creator is a data transfer utility that enables you to create or duplicate optical drive media. The utility is installed on select models and can be used with any CD or DVD supported by any optical drive in the system. When Easy CD Creator is installed, a “Burn CD & DVDs with Roxio” icon is displayed at Start > All Programs > Start Menu.

Understanding Easy CD Creator Features

Easy CD Creator includes 2 applications: DirectCD and Easy CD Creator. The Easy CD Creator application includes CD Copier.

Use DirectCD with Windows Explorer to drag-and drop data

files between your hard drive and a CD or DVD or between

your hard drive and a network drive. DirectCD is often used

to back up data files or to share them with other people.

Although DirectCD can be used with most applocation data

files, including Microsoft Office data files, it cannot be used

with audio files such as MP3 files.

Use Easy CD Creator, which includes CD Copier, to copy

either data files such as Microsoft Office files, or audio files

such as MP3 files, to a CD or DVD.

Use Easy CD Creator to copy individual audio files to a CD or DVD, for example, to create a CD containing only your favorites.

Use CD Copier to duplicate a CD or DVD.

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Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator

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

Before writing to a CD or DVD, connect the notebook to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a CD or DVD while the notebook is running on battery power.

Before writing to CD or DVD, close all open applications (including screen savers and antivirus software) except Easy CD Creator Basic.

Do not copy directly from a CD or DVD to another CD or DVD or from a network drive to a CD or DVD. Instead, copy from a CD, DVD< or a network drive to your hard drive, then copy from your hard drive to the CD or DVD.

Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a CD or DVD. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

Choosing Recording Media

HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive. The notebook can write or copy to CDs and DVDs which provide one-time, non-erasable recording or to CDs and DVDs which provide erasable recording.

Responding to the UDF Prompt

The first time you insert a CD or DVD into an optical drive, you may be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. When UDF Reader is installed, a CD or DVD created with DirectCD on your notebook can be used in another computer on which DirectCD is not installed.

Even if UDF Reader is installed on your notebook, a CD or DVD created with DirectCD software can be used in a compatible optical drive only if you select the Rearrange the Files option as you create the CD or DVD.

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Formatting Recording Media

You can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not formatted for DirectCD.

To use DirectCD, use a CD or DVD formatted for DirectCD.

To use Easy CD Creator or CD Copier, do not use a CD or

DVD formatted for DirectCD. To erase DirectCD formatting from a CD or DVD so the CD

or DVD can be used with Easy CD Creator or CD Copier:

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

2. Select Start > All Programs > Easy CD Creator Basic > CD-

RW Eraser.

3. Select the Erase button.

4. Select the OK button.

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Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings

To use DirectCD, Easy CD Creator, or CD Copier, the default settings shown in the following table must be selected. These settings are compatible; for example, the settings for DirectCD do not conflict with the settings for CD Copier.

Application Required Settings

DirectCD Enable Auto Insert Notification Easy CD Creator Disable Disk-at-Once

and Enable Track-at-Once

CD Copier Disable Disk-at-Once

Auto Insert Notification settings are selected through the

operating system.

To select Disk-at-once settings:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5

> Applications > CD Copier.

2. Select the Advanced tab.

3. Clear the Disk-at-Once check box.

4. Select the Set as Default button.

To select Track-at-once settings:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.

2. The fourth item on the status bar at the lower edge of the CD Project window indicates whether Track-at-Once or Disk-at-Once is selected.

If Track-at-Once is displayed on the status bar, Track-at-Once is already enabled.

If Disk-at-Once is selected, double-click Disk-atOnce to enable Track-at-Once.

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Communications

Contents

Modem........................................................................................... 7–2

Connecting the Modem........................................................... 7–3

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally ………………………………………………..7–6 Accessing Communication Software ……………………….. 7–9 Finding AT Command Information ………………………… 7–9

Network …………………………………………………………7–10

Connecting the Network Cable …………………………… 7–11 Turning a Network Connection Off and On ………………. 7–12 Accessing the Network at Startup ………………………… 7–12

Infrared ………………………………………………………… 7–13

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission ……………………… 7–14 Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared ………………….. 7–14

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Modem

All notebook models include an RJ-11 telephone jack, and some models ship with a preinstalled modem. A modem cable with RJ-11 connectors at each end is included with select models.

You need a modem cable to connect a modem. If your model did not include a modem cable, a modem cable can be purchased from most computer or electronics retailers.

If you purchased a notebook with an internal modem in a country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are not standard, a countryspecific modem adapter is included with the notebook.

An internal modem supports: All applicants suppoorted by the operating system. V.34 ITU (Intrtnational Telecommunications Union) analog

modem recommendations for speeds up to 33.6 Kbps. V.44 data compression algorithm. V.90/V.92 ITU digital/analog modem pair recommendations for

speeds up to 56 Kbps.

The digital/analog modem pair rates allow faster downloads only from compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. Maximum achievable upload rates are limited to 48 Kbps, may not reach 48 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions.

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Connecting the Modem

Selecting Connectors

A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 network jack.

CAUTION: Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble RJ-11 telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem.

Jacks for analog telephone lines and procedures for connecting the modem vary by country:

If you are connecting a modem in a country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are standard, follow the instructions in “Connecting a Modem to an RJ-11” next in this section.

If you are connecting a modem in a country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are not standard, a modem adapter specific to the country in which you purchased the notebook is included with the notebook. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Modem with an Adapter” later in this section.

If you plan to use a modem outside the country in which you purchased the notebook, you can purchase adapters specific for the countries on your itinerary from most computer or electronics retailers. For information about using countryspecific software configurations, see “Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally” later in this section.

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Connecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack

To connect a modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ11 telephone jack:

1. Identify the RJ-11 1 jack on the notebook.

2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 2, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.

3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone jack (not the RJ-45 network jack) on the notebook 3.

4. Plug the other end of the modem cable into an RJ-11 telephone jack (not into an RJ-45 network jack or a PBX jack) 4.

Connecting a modem to an RJ-11telephone wall jack (Telephone wall jacks will vary in appearance by region and country.)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of the notebook. Internal compartments include the memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays.

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Connecting a Modem with an Adapter

To connect a modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack:

1. Identify the RJ-11 jack 1 on the notebook.

2. If the modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 2, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.

3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone jack (not the RJ-45 network jack) on the notebook 3.

4. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter 4.

5. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone jack 5.

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Connecting a modem with a modem adapter (Telephone wall

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jacks vary in appearance by region and country.)

Communications

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally

An internal modem is configured to function in, and meet the operating standards of, the country in which you purchased the notebook. To use an internal modem in other countries, you must add country-specific modem configurations.

Displaying the Current Country Configuration

To display the current country configuration, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options category > Regional and Language Options icon > Regional Options tab. The current country configuration of the modem is displayed in the Location panel.

Adding a Country Configuration

CAUTION: To prevent the loss of your current country configuration,

do not delete or replace your current country configuration. Additional country configurations can be added without deleting the current configuration.

CAUTION: To prevent modem malfunction and violation of telecommunications regulations and laws, use the modem only with the country configuration for the country in which you are using the modem.

To add a country configuration:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections category.

2. From the See Also menu in the left column of the window, select Phone and Modem Options > Dialing Rules tab.

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