HP OB6100 Service Manual
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CAUTION
Important Safety Information
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack.
When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a
bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).
• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak 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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Edition History
Edition 3 ........................................... October 2001
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook .....................................................................13
Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................14
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................14
To buy accessories ................................................................................................15
To find more information...................................................................................... 16
Identifying Parts of the Computer...............................................................................17
Front View ............................................................................................................17
Back View............................................................................................................. 18
Bottom View......................................................................................................... 19
Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 20
Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 22
Step 1: Install the battery.......................................................................................22
Step 2: Connect AC power....................................................................................24
Step 3: Connect a phone line.................................................................................25
Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 26
Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................26
Step 6: Register your notebook .............................................................................27
What to do next..................................................................................................... 28
To connect to the Internet......................................................................................28
Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................29
Operating Your Computer ..........................................................................................30
To turn the computer on and off............................................................................30
To reset the computer............................................................................................ 31
To change the boot device.....................................................................................32
To use the pointing devices...................................................................................32
To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................34
To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................35
To use the Windows and Applications keys..........................................................36
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................36
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 37
To adjust the display .............................................................................................37
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................38
To change computer settings for a presentation.................................................... 39
To work with CDs and DVDs ...............................................................................39
Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 40
To set up password protection...............................................................................40
To attach a security cable......................................................................................41
To protect against viruses......................................................................................42
To set PC identification......................................................................................... 42
To lock the hard disk drive....................................................................................43
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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC.................................................................. 44
Taking Care of Your Computer.................................................................................. 46
To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 46
To maintain your computer................................................................................... 46
To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 47
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 47
To clean your computer.........................................................................................48
Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................49
Managing Power Consumption...................................................................................50
How the computer manages power automatically.................................................50
To manage power manually.................................................................................. 52
Using Battery Power...................................................................................................53
To check battery status.......................................................................................... 53
To respond to a low-battery warning ....................................................................54
To recharge the battery..........................................................................................54
To use additional batteries.....................................................................................54
To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................55
To maximize processor speed ...............................................................................56
Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 57
Using the Modem........................................................................................................58
To connect the modem.......................................................................................... 58
To connect to the Internet......................................................................................60
To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................61
To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................61
To change your modem settings............................................................................61
To send and receive e-mail....................................................................................62
To send and receive faxes (Windows 98)..............................................................63
To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)..........................................................64
To send and receive faxes (Windows XP) ............................................................65
Connecting to a LAN..................................................................................................66
To connect to a LAN............................................................................................. 66
Making Wireless Connections ....................................................................................67
To prepare for connections (Windows 98 or 2000)...............................................67
To prepare for connections (Windows XP)...........................................................69
To turn wireless communication on and off..........................................................70
Add-On Devices ..............................................................................................................73
Using Plug-In Modules...............................................................................................74
To install hot-swap support (Windows 98) ...........................................................74
To replace a plug-in module..................................................................................74
To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port.............................................76
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 77
To play DVD movies ............................................................................................78
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To create or copy CDs...........................................................................................78
Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 79
To insert or remove a PC Card.............................................................................. 79
Connecting External Devices......................................................................................81
To identify connectors for external devices ..........................................................81
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 an audio device................................................................................... 83
To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 83
To use a TV set as a monitor................................................................................. 85
To connect a serial device..................................................................................... 86
To connect an infrared device............................................................................... 86
To use a docking product...................................................................................... 87
Installing Additional RAM .........................................................................................90
To install a RAM expansion module.....................................................................90
To remove a RAM expansion module ..................................................................92
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive................................................................................... 93
To replace the hard disk drive............................................................................... 93
To replace the hard disk drive holder.................................................................... 94
To prepare a new hard disk drive.......................................................................... 95
Using Windows XP......................................................................................................... 97
Installing Retail Windows XP.....................................................................................98
Requirements ........................................................................................................98
To prepare for software installation ......................................................................99
To install Windows XP (non-HP OEM) .............................................................100
To install video support (ATI Radeon) ...............................................................102
To install audio support (ESS Allegro)............................................................... 102
To install modem support (USR) ........................................................................103
To install touchpad support (Synaptics).............................................................. 103
To install wireless LAN support (Actiontech) ....................................................104
To install Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI)............................... 104
Using Windows 2000 ....................................................................................................107
Installing Retail Windows 2000................................................................................ 108
Requirements ......................................................................................................108
To prepare for software installation ....................................................................109
To install retail Windows 2000 Professional.......................................................110
To install the chipset driver (Intel 830 series)..................................................... 111
To install video support (ATI Mobility Radeon) ................................................112
To install audio support (ESS Allegro series).....................................................112
To install touchpad/trackpoint mouse support (Synaptics) .................................113
To install LAN support (Intel) ............................................................................113
To install PCI modem support (3COM).............................................................. 114
To install infrared support...................................................................................114
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To install Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Applet.............................................115
To install HP Configuration Interface support (HPCI) .......................................116
To install USB FDD support............................................................................... 117
To install wireless LAN driver (ActionTech) .....................................................118
To configure power management........................................................................118
Using Windows 98 ........................................................................................................121
Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 98................................. 122
Requirements ......................................................................................................122
To prepare for software installation ....................................................................123
To install retail Windows 98 Second Edition......................................................125
To install chipset support (Intel 830M)............................................................... 126
To install Microsoft hot fix support ....................................................................127
To install DirectX 7.0a support (Microsoft)........................................................ 127
To install video support (ATI M-6 series)...........................................................128
To install touchpad/trackpoint mouse support (Synaptics) .................................128
To install audio support (ESS Allegro series).....................................................128
To install networking support (Intel)...................................................................129
To install wireless LAN support (ActionTech)................................................... 130
To install modem support (3COM).....................................................................130
To install infrared support...................................................................................131
To install Bay Manager support.......................................................................... 131
To install Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Applet.............................................132
To install IDE docking support (CMD) ..............................................................132
To install SCSI docking support (SymBIOS) .....................................................133
Using Windows NT 4.0................................................................................................. 135
Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 ............................................................................136
Requirements ......................................................................................................136
To prepare for software installation ....................................................................137
To install retail Windows NT 4.0........................................................................ 138
To install Service Pack 6a for retail Windows NT 4.0........................................140
To create a partition for remainder of hard disk space using disk administrator.140
To install APM (Advanced Power Management) support ..................................141
To disable automatic CD-ROM detection........................................................... 141
To install PCMCIA support (PC card)................................................................142
To install audio support (ESS series).................................................................. 142
To install Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Applet.............................................143
To install touchpad/trackpoint mouse support (Synaptics) .................................144
To install USR modem driver .............................................................................144
To install video support (ATI Mobility Radeon) ................................................145
To install networking support .............................................................................145
To install Intel wireless networking support....................................................... 146
To create the Emergency Repair Disk (ERD)..................................................... 147
To install docking system support.......................................................................148
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance..............................................................................151
Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................................................................152
Audio Problems...................................................................................................152
CD-ROM and DVD Problems ............................................................................153
Display Problems ................................................................................................155
Docking Problems...............................................................................................156
Hard Disk Drive Problems.................................................................................. 157
Heat Problems..................................................................................................... 158
Infrared Problems................................................................................................ 158
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ...........................................................159
LAN problems.....................................................................................................161
Memory Problems...............................................................................................162
Modem Problems ................................................................................................162
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems............................................................................ 165
Performance Problems ........................................................................................166
Power and Battery Problems............................................................................... 167
Printing Problems................................................................................................ 170
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems..................................................................... 170
Startup Problems................................................................................................. 172
Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 173
Testing the Hardware................................................................................................ 175
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test.................................................................175
Configuring the Computer........................................................................................ 177
To run the BIOS Setup utility .............................................................................177
To set up TopTools .............................................................................................183
Reinstalling and Updating Software ......................................................................... 184
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................184
To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000) ......................................................185
To replace a damaged Recovery CD................................................................... 185
To update the BIOS............................................................................................. 186
To update Windows drivers ................................................................................186
HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 187
Getting Assistance for Your Computer..................................................................... 188
To get help from the web ....................................................................................188
To contact HP for support or service...................................................................188
To receive repair service ..................................................................................... 191
To prepare your computer for shipment.............................................................. 191
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................192
Reference Information .................................................................................................195
Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 196
Modem Reference Information................................................................................. 199
Modem Reference (Ambit) .................................................................................199
Modem Reference (3Com/US Robotics) ............................................................206
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Safety Information ....................................................................................................211
Power Cords........................................................................................................211
Ergonomics .........................................................................................................212
Battery Safety...................................................................................................... 212
Laser Safety.........................................................................................................213
LED Safety.......................................................................................................... 213
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.............................................................214
Regulatory Information.............................................................................................215
U.S.A...................................................................................................................215
Canada.................................................................................................................216
European Union ..................................................................................................217
Japan ...................................................................................................................219
Russia.................................................................................................................. 219
International ........................................................................................................219
Index .............................................................................................................................. 221
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Taking Inventory
Taking Inventory
Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing.
Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality and
attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.
Your computer has several features that make it convenient to use:
• Two buttons provide convenient options for starting and stopping the computer.
• Volume controls are located within easy reach on the computer’s right side, and the
audio-off button and light let you cut off all sound quickly when needed.
• All cable connectors are near the back of the computer, keeping cables away from
your working area.
This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you
run into trouble.
What’s in the box?
• HP notebook PC.
• Main battery (installed).
• CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive module (installed).
• Floppy disk drive module (with certain models).
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Quick Start sheet.
• Startup Guide.
• Recovery CD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your computer.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
• CD with special software (for models with certain drive modules).
In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software
installed depends on your particular notebook model.)
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Taking Inventory
To buy accessories
You can buy accessories for your computer online. For the latest accessories and options,
visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).
HP currently offers docking solutions, plug-in modules, cables, and other accessories,
such as the following:
• AC adapter.
• Floppy disk drive module.
• External floppy disk drive cable.
• Plug-in modules, such as CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, CD read/write drive, Zip drive,
second hard disk drive.
• Replacement hard disk drive module.
• Main battery.
• Secondary battery.
• External battery charger.
• Docking products.
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Taking Inventory
To find more information
The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related
products.
Source Description and Location
Startup Guide
Online Reference
Guide
Online HP Notes
Microsoft Windows
manual
HP Notebook Web
Site
HP Customer Care
Web Site
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(this guide)
This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions,
basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.
The full Reference Guide is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a
complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP
Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. For Windows XP, the HP Library is in
the Help and Support Center.
For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the
HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library.
This is shipped with your computer and contains information about using the version
of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.
www.hp.com/notebooks.
www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror).
www.hp.com/go/support.
This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as
how to configure your notebook computer in a corporate, networked environment.
Located at the HP Customer Care Web site.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Front View
1. One-Touch buttons.
2. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation.
3. Keyboard status lights (left to right: Caps Lock,
Num Lock, Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock).
4. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and off.
5. Built-in microphone.
6. Pointing stick (pointing device).
7. Touch pad, click and scroll buttons.
8. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard
disk activity, charging status for main battery, and
charging status for secondary battery.
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9. Module eject latch.
10. Volume control.
11. Audio-off button and audio-off light.
12. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones),
external microphone, audio in.
13. Infrared port.
14. S-video port (TV-out).
15. System-off switch.
16. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
17. Computer open/close latch.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Back View
18. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y
adapter).
19. Two universal serial bus ports (USB).
20. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial
mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device.
21. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel
printer or other parallel device, or to connect the
floppy disk drive externally.
22. External monitor port.
23. Docking port.
24. AC adapter jack.
25. Modem port (on certain models).
26. LAN port.
27. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower).
28. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (on
certain models).
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
Bottom View
29. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or
DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or
other plug-in module.
30. Main battery.
31. Main battery latch.
32. Hard disk drive.
33. RAM cover.
34. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Status Lights
The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status,
drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock.
The following diagram shows the status lights on the front of the computer.
1. Power mode.
• On: the computer is on (even if the display is off).
• Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode.
• Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
2. Hard disk drive activity.
• On: computer is accessing the hard disk drive.
3. Main battery status.
• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
• Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.
• Off: the AC adapter is not connected.
4. Secondary battery status.
• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
• Blinking: the battery has a fault.
• Off: the AC adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the
battery is not charging.
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the
keyboard locks.
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. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on
for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external
keyboard).
4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
WARNING
WARNING
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in
Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site,
www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see
“Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 44.
If you are using your notebook computer as your primary computer, or using it for
extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. This can
reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP
Library.
When you set up your computer for the first time, you’ll install and charge the battery,
connect the AC adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program.
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 computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you
should install it:
1. Turn the computer upside down.
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Setting Up Your Computer
2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the
bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it clicks into place.
To remove the battery
1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following:
• Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode.
• Plug in the AC adapter.
2. Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Step 2: Connect AC power
CAUTION
Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved
adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void
your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual).
• Plug in the AC adapter, and connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the
computer. The computer’s battery then starts charging.
While the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Step 3: Connect a phone line
If your computer 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, sometimes called a data line. (You
must not use a digital line.)
2. Connect the telephone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord
doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.
3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the built-in modem.
For details about using the modem, see “Using the Modem” on page 58.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
Step 4: Turn on the computer
• Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and
Windows starts automatically.
Hint
If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be
out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Leave the
AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour—or 2–3 hours to charge it fully.
Step 5: Set up Windows
Your notebook computer has Microsoft Windows preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The
first time you turn on your computer, 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. If the program
prompts you to enter the Product ID code, you will find this code on the bottom of the
computer.
2. If your computer has a modem, check the modem’s country or region settings:
• Windows 98: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Modems, then
click Dialing Properties.
• Windows 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Phone and
Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.
• Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and
Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Step 6: Register your notebook
Be sure to register your computer. 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 computer does the following:
• Records your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and provides access
to service, support, and information.
• Records your ownership of the Windows 98 or XP operating system with Microsoft.
If you have Windows 2000, please contact Microsoft separately to register the
operating system.
You can register while setting up Windows, or later in any of three ways: by modem, by
phone, or by fax. For some countries and models, an HP notebook registration icon is
available on the desktop.
By modem
If your computer 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.
• If you are not prompted to register, you can click the Register button in the welcome
screen. Make sure the phone line is connected to the modem port and follow the
onscreen instructions.
If you choose not to register right away, you can do so by modem later by doubleclicking the Registration icon on the desktop (if available). Make sure the phone line is
connected and follow the onscreen instructions. The icon disappears after you register.
By phone
You can register by calling your HP Customer Care Center. See “To contact HP for
support or service” on page 188 for the phone number.
By fax
If you have a printer connected to your computer, you can print a registration form and
fax it to HP. Double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop (if
available), and print the registration form. You will find the fax number on the form.
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Setting Up Your Computer
What to do next
Here are a few things you may want to try at this point:
• If you’re not familiar with the version of Windows installed on your computer, click
Start, Help (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Tour Windows XP, or check the Windows
manual to discover what’s new.
• If your computer includes a DVD drive or CD-RW drive, you also received special
software for the drive—find the software CD in the box. Click Start, Programs
(Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, All Programs, Multimedia (Windows XP)—if the
software isn’t listed, install it by inserting the CD in the drive. Follow the instructions
displayed—run Setup on the CD if it doesn’t run automatically.
See the online Reference Guide to learn more about using and maintaining your
computer.
To connect to the Internet
If you are connected to a wired or wireless LAN with Internet access or your computer
has a modem (built-in, PC Card, or external), you can connect to the Internet. For details,
see “Using the Modem” on page 58, “Connecting to a LAN” on page 66, or “Making
Wireless Connections” on page 67.
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Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Operating Your Computer
Operating Your Computer
You can start and stop your computer using its blue sleep button. However, at certain
times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on
power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.
To turn the computer on and off
Power mode To enter this mode
On mode
Power mode status light is green.
Standby mode
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display and other components.
Maintains current session in RAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is amber.
Hibernate mode
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, then shuts down.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Shut down (off)
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new
session, and restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
To turn on: Press the blue sleep button to restart, or to resume your session from Standby or Hibernate mode.
You can also customize the way these power modes work. See “How the computer
manages power automatically” on page 50.
Press the blue sleep button.
Press blue sleep button
–or–
click Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 98 or 2000)
–or–
click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By (Windows XP)
–or–
allow timeout.
Press Fn+F12
–or–
click Start, Hibernate (Windows 98)
–or–
click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate (Windows 2000)
–or–
allow timeout.
Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000)
–or–
click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP)
–or–
slide the power button (only if the Start menu procedure
doesn’t work).
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