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HP OBXE4100, OBXE4500 Service Manual

HP Omnibook XE4500 PC
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the computer must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008.
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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if a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) label corresponding to your Microsoft operating system is provided with your PC. The COA label can usually be found on the bottom of the computer. If the COA label does not correspond to your Microsoft operating system or is missing, contact your HP reseller for details.
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USE. Customer may use the software on any one HP product. Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP product. Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law.
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TRANSFER OF RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are terminated and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party.
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TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice.
UPDATES AND UPGRADES. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement.
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EXPORT CLAUSE. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other applicable regulation.
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Edition History
Edition 1 (KB).......................................... May 2002
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 12
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 13
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................ 13
To buy accessories................................................................................................ 13
To find more information...................................................................................... 14
Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 15
Front View ............................................................................................................ 15
Back View............................................................................................................. 16
Bottom View......................................................................................................... 17
Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 18
Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 20
Step 1: Install the battery ...................................................................................... 20
Step 2: Connect AC power.................................................................................... 22
Step 3: Connect a phone line................................................................................. 23
Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 24
Step 5: Set up Windows........................................................................................ 24
Step 6: Register your notebook............................................................................. 25
To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 25
What to do next..................................................................................................... 25
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 27
Operating Your Computer.......................................................................................... 28
To turn the computer on and off ........................................................................... 28
To reset the computer............................................................................................ 29
To change the boot device..................................................................................... 30
To use the touch pad ............................................................................................. 30
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 32
To use the One-Touch buttons..............................................................................33
To use the Windows and Applications keys ......................................................... 34
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................35
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 35
To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 36
To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 37
To change computer settings for a presentation.................................................... 38
Using CDs or DVDs................................................................................................... 39
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 39
To play DVD movies............................................................................................39
To create or copy CDs .......................................................................................... 40
Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 41
To set up password protection............................................................................... 41
To lock your computer.......................................................................................... 42
To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 42
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To protect against viruses ..................................................................................... 43
To set PC identification......................................................................................... 44
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC..................................................................45
Taking Care of Your Computer.................................................................................. 47
To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 47
To maintain your computer................................................................................... 47
To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 48
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 48
To clean your computer ........................................................................................ 49
Batteries and Power Management................................................................................51
Managing Power Consumption .................................................................................. 52
How the computer manages power automatically ................................................ 52
To manage power manually.................................................................................. 54
Using Battery Power................................................................................................... 55
To check battery status.......................................................................................... 55
To respond to a low-battery warning .................................................................... 55
To recharge the battery ......................................................................................... 56
To get the most from your batteries...................................................................... 56
Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 59
Using the Modem........................................................................................................ 60
To connect the modem.......................................................................................... 61
To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 62
To disconnect from the Internet............................................................................63
To dial in to a network..........................................................................................63
To change your modem settings ........................................................................... 64
To send and receive e-mail ................................................................................... 65
To send and receive faxes (Windows XP)............................................................ 66
To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000) ......................................................... 67
Connecting to a LAN.................................................................................................. 68
To connect to a LAN............................................................................................. 68
Making Wireless Connections.................................................................................... 69
To prepare for connections (Windows XP)........................................................... 69
To prepare for connections (Windows 2000)........................................................ 71
To turn wireless communication on and off.......................................................... 73
Add-On Devices.............................................................................................................. 75
Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 76
To insert or remove a PC Card.............................................................................. 76
Connecting External Devices...................................................................................... 78
To identify connectors for external devices..........................................................78
To connect a printer or other parallel device......................................................... 80
To connect an external keyboard or mouse........................................................... 80
To connect a USB device...................................................................................... 81
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To connect an audio device................................................................................... 81
To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 83
To use a TV set as a monitor................................................................................. 85
To connect an IEEE 1394 device.......................................................................... 86
To connect a serial device..................................................................................... 86
To connect an infrared device............................................................................... 87
To use a port replicator ......................................................................................... 88
Installing Additional RAM.........................................................................................91
To install a RAM expansion module .................................................................... 91
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
Installing Windows 2000................................................................................................ 97
Installing Retail Windows 2000 (Omnibook XE4500)............................................... 98
Requirements ........................................................................................................ 99
Prepare for Software Installation .......................................................................... 99
Installing Windows 2000 (retail version)............................................................ 100
Installing Service Pack 2 for Windows 2000...................................................... 101
Installing specific HP notebook drivers and utilities .......................................... 101
Installing Chipset support ................................................................................... 102
Installing video support....................................................................................... 102
Installing audio support....................................................................................... 103
Installing modem support.................................................................................... 103
Installing integrated LAN support (National Semiconductor)............................ 104
Installing integrated wireless support.................................................................. 104
Installing touchpad support................................................................................. 105
Installing infrared support................................................................................... 105
Installing HP notebook utilities........................................................................... 105
Installing the OneTouch utility ........................................................................... 106
Installing the DesktopZoom utility ..................................................................... 106
Installing the HP Presentation Ready utility....................................................... 106
Installing the HP universal printer driver............................................................ 107
Installing the USB Wake utility..........................................................................107
Installing support for the USB-serial dongle....................................................... 107
Windows 2000 Power Management ................................................................... 108
Installing Windows XP................................................................................................. 109
Installing Retail Windows XP (Omnibook XE4500) ............................................... 110
Requirements ...................................................................................................... 111
Driver directories ................................................................................................ 111
Prepare for software installation ......................................................................... 112
Installing Windows XP (retail version)............................................................... 113
Updating AGP support (ALi).............................................................................. 115
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Installing touchpad support (Synaptics).............................................................. 115
Installing video support (ATI) ............................................................................ 116
Installing modem support (Conexant)................................................................. 116
Installing infrared support (FIR).........................................................................116
Installing OneTouch support (Dritek)................................................................. 117
Updating audio support (Conexant).................................................................... 117
Updating wired LAN support (National Semiconductor)................................... 117
Updating wireless LAN support (LAN Express)................................................118
Installing HP notebook utilities........................................................................... 118
Installing the One-Touch utility.......................................................................... 119
Installing the HP DesktopZoom utility ............................................................... 119
Installing the HP Presentation Ready utility....................................................... 119
Installing the HP Universal Printer driver........................................................... 119
Installing the USB Wake utility..........................................................................120
Installing support for the USB-serial dongle ...................................................... 120
Configuring Windows Power Management........................................................ 121
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................................................. 123
Troubleshooting Techniques..................................................................................... 124
Audio Problems................................................................................................... 124
CD-ROM and DVD Problems............................................................................ 125
Display Problems................................................................................................127
Hard Disk Drive Problems.................................................................................. 128
Heat Problems..................................................................................................... 129
Infrared Problems................................................................................................ 129
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ........................................................... 130
LAN Problems .................................................................................................... 131
Memory Problems............................................................................................... 132
Modem Problems................................................................................................133
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems............................................................................ 135
Performance Problems........................................................................................ 136
Port Replicator Problems .................................................................................... 137
Power and Battery Problems............................................................................... 138
Printing Problems................................................................................................ 140
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems..................................................................... 140
Startup Problems................................................................................................. 142
Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 143
Testing the Hardware................................................................................................ 145
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test ................................................................ 145
Configuring the Computer........................................................................................ 147
To run the BIOS Setup utility ............................................................................. 147
To set up TopTools............................................................................................. 150
Reinstalling and Updating Software......................................................................... 151
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk.......................................... 151
To create a boot disk (Windows 2000) ............................................................... 152
To replace a damaged Recovery CD or DVD..................................................... 152
To update the BIOS............................................................................................. 153
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To update Windows drivers................................................................................ 154
HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 155
Getting Assistance for Your Computer..................................................................... 156
To get help from the Web ................................................................................... 156
To contact HP for support or service .................................................................. 156
To receive repair service..................................................................................... 159
To prepare your computer for shipment.............................................................. 160
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement......................................................... 161
Reference Information................................................................................................. 163
Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 164
Modem Reference Information................................................................................. 168
Modem Reference (Conexant)............................................................................168
Safety Information....................................................................................................175
Power Cords........................................................................................................ 175
Ergonomics ......................................................................................................... 176
Battery Safety...................................................................................................... 176
Laser Safety......................................................................................................... 177
LED Safety.......................................................................................................... 177
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation............................................................. 178
Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 179
U.S.A................................................................................................................... 179
Canada................................................................................................................. 180
European Union .................................................................................................. 181
Japan ................................................................................................................... 183
Russia.................................................................................................................. 184
International........................................................................................................ 184
Index ..............................................................................................................................187
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
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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.
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.
• Battery (installed).
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Quick Start sheet.
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Taking Inventory
• Startup Guide.
• Recovery CD or DVD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your
computer.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
• CD with special software (for models with certain types of drives).
In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on your particular notebook model.)
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 accessories, such as the following:
• AC adapter.
• Replacement hard disk drive module.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Taking Inventory
• RAM modules for expanding memory.
• Battery.
• Port replicator.
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 For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the
Microsoft Windows manual
HP Notebook Web Site
HP Business Support Web Site
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This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.
The full
complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP Library, or on the Library is in the Help and Support Center.
HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the 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/bizsupport
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 Business Support Web site.
Reference Guide
Recovery CD
is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a
or
DVD
in \hp\Library. For Windows XP, the HP
Recovery CD
or
DVD
in \hp\Library.
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
Front View
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
1. Computer open/close latch.
2. One-Touch buttons.
3. Keyboard status lights.
4. Power button. Turns the computer on and off.
5. Touch pad, scroll pad, click buttons, plus on-off button.
6. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, battery, hard disk activity.
7. Built-in microphone*.
8. Infrared port*.
9. Wireless on-off button and indicator light*.
10. Battery.
11. CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive.
12. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).
* on certain models
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
Back View
13. AC adapter jack.
14. Two universal serial bus ports (USB).
15. LAN port*.
16. S-video port*.
17. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device.
18. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device.
19. External monitor port.
20. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
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21. Modem port*.
22. PC Card and CardBus slot and button (certain models have two slots and two buttons).
23. IEEE 1394 port*.
24. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone.
25. Volume control*.
26. Audio mute button and audio mute light*.
27. Floppy disk drive*.
* on certain models
Bottom View
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Computer
28. Hard disk drive.
29. Battery latch.
30. RAM cover.
31. Reset button.
32. Docking port*.
33. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).
* on certain models
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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 main 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. 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.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
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).
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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 45.
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.
2. Insert the connector end of the battery into the battery compartment and slide it in
until it latches.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
To remove the battery
1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following:
• Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode, or
• Plug in the AC adapter.
2. Slide the battery’s release latch, and then slide the battery out of its compartment.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
Step 2: Connect AC power
CAUTION
Important
Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the computer).
If “75W” is printed below the AC adapter socket on the computer, do not use a 60­watt, 3.16-amp adapter, such as HP F1454A or F1781A, and do not use DC adapter accessories F1455A and F2297A.
Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the computer or adapter and may void your warranty (see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 161).
• Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect the power cord to the AC adapter,
then plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The computer’s battery then starts charging.
When unplugging the AC adapter, unplug the power cord from the outlet first.
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 60.
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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Setting Up Your Computer
Step 4: Turn on the computer
• Press the power button above the left side of 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 power 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 XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and
Modem Options, and then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.
• Windows 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Phone and
Modem Options, and 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 XP operating system with Microsoft. If you
have Windows 2000, please contact Microsoft separately to register the operating system.
If you decide not to register during Windows setup, choose the option to print the registration form, and then fax it to HP at the fax number on the form. Or you can register
by calling HP Customer Care—see “To contact HP for support or service”on page 156 to find the phone number.
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 60, “Connecting to a LAN” on page 68, or “Making Wireless Connections” on page 69.
What to do next
• If you’re not familiar with the version of Windows installed on your computer, click
Start, Tour Windows XP or Start, Help (Windows 2000), or check the Windows manual to discover what’s new.
• See the online Reference Guide to learn more about using and maintaining your
computer—click Start, Help and Support, HP Library (Windows XP) or Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Library (Windows 2000).
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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 power 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 on.
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 blinking.
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 power 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 52.
Press the power button.
Press the power button
–or– click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By (Windows XP) –or– click Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 2000) –or– allow timeout.
Press Fn+F12 –or– click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate (Windows 2000) –or– allow timeout.
Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP) –or– click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 2000) –or– press the power button for 4 seconds (only if the Start menu procedure doesn’t work).
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To reset the computer
Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed.
• If possible, shut down Windows:
Windows XP: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, and then click Shut Down, Restart. Windows 2000: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, click Shut Down, and press the power
button to restart.
–or, if this fails–
• Press the power button for 4 seconds until the display shuts down, and then press the
power button again to restart. –or, if this fails–
• Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the reset button on the bottom of the computer,
and then press the power button to restart.
To reset the computer while it’s docked in a port replicator, you can press the reset button on the left side of the port replicator.
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To change the boot device
The computer normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card.
1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer (or Shut Down), Restart.
2. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER. If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order
using the BIOS Setup utility—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 147.
To use the touch pad
The touch pad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the touch pad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the touch pad.
1. Click buttons. The click buttons work like the left and right buttons on a standard
mouse.
2. Touch pad (touch-sensitive pointing device).
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