HP Omnibook XE3 (GF)
Corporate Evaluator’s Guide
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Contents
Introducing Your Computer......................................................................................... 11
Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models...........................................................................12
Taking Inventory ........................................................................................................ 14
To buy accessories................................................................................................ 14
To find more information...................................................................................... 15
Identifying Parts of the Notebook............................................................................... 16
Top and right side view......................................................................................... 16
Front view............................................................................................................. 17
Rear and left side view.......................................................................................... 18
Bottom view.......................................................................................................... 19
Status lights........................................................................................................... 20
Multimedia buttons............................................................................................... 21
Status panel........................................................................................................... 22
Setting Up the Computer ............................................................................................ 23
To install the battery ............................................................................................. 23
To connect AC power........................................................................................... 24
To connect a phone line........................................................................................ 25
To turn on the computer........................................................................................ 25
To set up Windows ............................................................................................... 26
To register your computer..................................................................................... 27
To connect to an Internet Service Provider........................................................... 29
To reset your computer......................................................................................... 30
Using Your Computer.................................................................................................... 31
Operating the Computer ............................................................................................. 32
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 32
To use the Windows and Applications keys......................................................... 33
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 34
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 34
To adjust the display............................................................................................. 35
To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 36
To use the touch pad ............................................................................................. 37
To change the boot device .................................................................................... 38
To use the One-Touch buttons.............................................................................. 39
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 40
To play DVDs....................................................................................................... 40
To create or copy CDs .......................................................................................... 41
Securing the Computer ............................................................................................... 42
To set up password protection .............................................................................. 42
To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 44
To use virus-protection software........................................................................... 45
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC.................................................................. 46
Caring for Your Computer.......................................................................................... 48
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To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 48
To take care of your computer.............................................................................. 48
To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 49
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 49
To get the most from your batteries...................................................................... 50
To clean your computer ........................................................................................ 50
Traveling with Your Computer .................................................................................... 51
Managing Power Consumption .................................................................................. 52
To use automated power management.................................................................. 52
To use manual power management....................................................................... 55
Using Battery Power................................................................................................... 58
To check the battery status.................................................................................... 58
To respond to a low-battery warning.................................................................... 59
To optimize battery operating time....................................................................... 60
To control the processor speed with SpeedStep.................................................... 60
Making Connections....................................................................................................... 61
Using the Modem ....................................................................................................... 62
Important safety information ................................................................................ 62
To connect the modem.......................................................................................... 63
To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 64
To disconnect from the Internet............................................................................ 65
To dial in to a network.......................................................................................... 66
To change your modem settings ........................................................................... 66
To send and receive e-mail ................................................................................... 67
To send and receive faxes (Windows 98)............................................................. 68
To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)......................................................... 69
To send and receive faxes (Windows XP)............................................................ 70
Connecting to a LAN.................................................................................................. 71
Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 72
Connecting External Components.............................................................................. 74
To identify the ports.............................................................................................. 74
To connect a printer or another parallel device..................................................... 76
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse.................................................. 76
To connect a USB device...................................................................................... 76
To connect audio devices...................................................................................... 77
To use infrared devices......................................................................................... 77
To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 79
To use a TV set as monitor ................................................................................... 81
To use the port replicator...................................................................................... 82
To connect an IEEE1394 device........................................................................... 84
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer.............................................................. 85
Using the BIOS Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 86
Installing RAM Modules............................................................................................ 87
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To install a RAM expansion module .................................................................... 87
To remove a RAM expansion module.................................................................. 88
To replace the system RAM module..................................................................... 89
Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98)...................................................... 90
Updating Windows Drivers........................................................................................ 91
Using Windows XP......................................................................................................... 93
Installing Retail Windows XP .................................................................................... 94
Requirements ........................................................................................................ 94
To prepare for software installation...................................................................... 95
To install retail Windows XP................................................................................ 96
To install video support......................................................................................... 97
To install audio support......................................................................................... 98
To install modem support ..................................................................................... 98
To install integrated LAN support ........................................................................ 98
To install wireless LAN support........................................................................... 99
To install the HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI) utility... 99
To install touchpad support................................................................................. 100
To install support for the USB-to-serial dongle.................................................. 100
To install the OneTouch utility........................................................................... 101
To install the Desktop Zoom utility.................................................................... 101
To install the Java Virtual Machine.................................................................... 101
To configure Windows XP power management................................................. 101
Using Windows 2000 .................................................................................................... 103
Installing Retail Windows 2000 ............................................................................... 104
Requirements ...................................................................................................... 104
To prepare for software installation.................................................................... 105
To install retail Windows 2000........................................................................... 106
To install chipset support.................................................................................... 107
To install video support....................................................................................... 107
To install audio support....................................................................................... 107
To install modem support ................................................................................... 108
To install integrated LAN support ...................................................................... 108
To install touchpad support................................................................................. 109
To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology applet......................................... 109
To install infrared support................................................................................... 109
To install the USB-to-serial dongle .................................................................... 110
To install HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI)................. 111
To install the OneTouch utility........................................................................... 111
To install the Desktop Zoom utility.................................................................... 112
To configure Windows 2000 power management.............................................. 112
Using Windows 98 ........................................................................................................ 113
Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition.......................................................... 114
Requirements ...................................................................................................... 114
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To prepare for software installation.................................................................... 115
To install a retail version of Windows 98 Second Edition.................................. 116
To install chipset support.................................................................................... 117
To install video support....................................................................................... 117
To install audio support....................................................................................... 118
To install modem support ................................................................................... 118
To install integrated LAN support ...................................................................... 118
To install PCMCIA controller support................................................................ 119
To install touchpad support................................................................................. 120
To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ applet............................................................ 120
To install infrared support................................................................................... 121
To install the USB-to-serial dongle .................................................................... 121
To install DirectX version 8.0............................................................................. 121
To install software patches for retail Windows 98 Second Edition.................... 122
To install the OneTouch utility........................................................................... 123
To install the Desktop Zoom utility.................................................................... 123
To configure recommended Windows 98 Power Management.......................... 124
Service and Support..................................................................................................... 125
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement......................................................... 126
Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC............................................................. 128
To use the Reference Guide ................................................................................ 128
To get help from the HP notebook web site........................................................ 128
To call HP for service and support...................................................................... 129
Obtaining Repair Service.......................................................................................... 132
To receive warranty repair service...................................................................... 132
To prepare your computer for shipment ............................................................. 133
Solving Problems with Your Computer ..................................................................... 135
Troubleshooting Techniques .................................................................................... 136
Audio problems................................................................................................... 136
CD and DVD problems....................................................................................... 137
Display problems ................................................................................................ 138
Hard disk drive problems.................................................................................... 140
Heat problems..................................................................................................... 141
Infrared Problems................................................................................................ 141
Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems........................................................ 142
LAN problems .................................................................................................... 143
Memory problems............................................................................................... 144
Modem problems ................................................................................................ 145
One-Touch button problems ............................................................................... 149
Parallel and USB problems................................................................................. 150
PC card (PCMCIA) problems............................................................................. 150
Performance problems ........................................................................................ 151
Port replicator problems...................................................................................... 152
Power and battery problems................................................................................ 152
Printing problems................................................................................................ 154
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Startup problems................................................................................................. 155
Standby and resume problems ............................................................................ 156
Testing Hardware Operation..................................................................................... 157
Recovering and Reinstalling Software ..................................................................... 159
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk.......................................... 159
To replace a damaged Recovery CD................................................................... 160
To update the HP notebook BIOS....................................................................... 160
To recover an application.................................................................................... 161
Specifications and Regulatory Information............................................................... 163
Hardware and Software Specifications..................................................................... 164
BIOS Setup utility options.................................................................................. 164
Hardware specifications...................................................................................... 167
Modem Reference Information................................................................................. 169
AT commands (Ambit)....................................................................................... 169
S-registers (Ambit).............................................................................................. 174
Selected result codes (Ambit) ............................................................................. 175
Safety Information.................................................................................................... 176
Power cords......................................................................................................... 176
Battery safety ...................................................................................................... 177
Laser safety......................................................................................................... 178
LED safety .......................................................................................................... 178
Regulatory Information ............................................................................................ 179
U.S.A................................................................................................................... 179
Canada................................................................................................................. 180
European Union .................................................................................................. 181
Japan ................................................................................................................... 183
Russia.................................................................................................................. 183
International........................................................................................................ 183
Index.............................................................................................................................. 185
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Introducing Your Computer
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Introducing Your Computer
Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models
Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models
This guide contains information about only the Omnibook XE3, technology code GF.
The technology code is shown on the serial-number label on the bottom of the computer,
and it is also included in the BIOS version number. Information about models with other
technology codes may be presented in other guides.
The following table shows some key differences among the different versions of
Omnibook XE3 models.
Technology Code GC GD GE GF
Physical Attributes Size:
Processor Intel Pentium III
Chip Set Intel 440ZXM-100 Ali M1647+ M1535+ Intel 830MG
SDRAM 133 MHz SDRAM
Graphics Controller S3 Savage/IX with 4
13.03" x 10.76" x 1.59" (331 x 273.3 x 40.4mm) for 12.1”, 13.0”, 13.3", 14.1" TFT and HPA LCD.
13.03" x 10.87" x 1.63" (342 x 276.6 x 41.5mm) for 15" TFT LCD.
Weight:
6.9lbs (3.15 kg) min.
600/650/700/750/800/
850/900/1000 MHz
with SpeedStep.
Intel Celeron
500/550/600/650/700/
750/800/850 MHz
100MHz FSB
(PC133) running at
100MHz.
Max memory: 512
MB, using two 256MB modules.
PC100 memory was
qualified for use on
early models, but not
on later models. If unit
was shipped with
PC133 memory, do
not use PC100
memory.
or 8 MB SGRAM
AMD Mobile Athlon4
900/1000 MHz with
PowerNow
AMD Mobile Duron
800/850 MHz with
PowerNow
200MHz FSB
133 MHz SDRAM (PC133) running at 100MHz.
Max memory: 512 MB, using two 256-MB
modules.
Trident CBXP + 8 MB SGRAM. Intel 830MG with 8-32
Weight:
7.2lbs (3.26 kg) min.
AMD Mobile Athlon4
900/950/1000/
1100MHz with
PowerNow
AMD Mobile Duron
900 MHz with
PowerNow
200MHz FSB
Weight:
7.4lbs (3.36kg) min.
Intel Mobile Pentium
III 866/933/1060/
1130MHz with
SpeedStep
Intel Celeron
800/866/933 MHz
133MHz FSB
133 MHz SDRAM
(PC133).
Max memory: 1GB,
using two 512-MB
modules.
MB RAM (UMA)
shared with main
memory.
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Introducing Your Computer
Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models
Technology Code GC GD GE GF
Hard Disk Drive 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 30
GB, PCI Bus Master,
E-IDE.
9.5 mm, 2.5 in.
Ultra DMA 33
Optical Drive CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW
12.7 mm module.
Display 800x600 SVGA 12.1”
TFT LCD
1024x768 XGA 13.3”,
14.1”, 15” TFT LCD
1400x1050 SXGA+
15” TFT LCD
800x600 SVGA 13”
HPA LCD
Audio ESS Allegro (1988)
Optical drive with built-in control buttons and status display (selected models) allows for playing music
CDs while the system is turned off.
Two stereo speakers.
Built-in microphone.
Microphone and headphone jacks.
Communications Lan: Accton 10/100 Ethernet
Modem: ESS Soft Modem 56Kbps
Input/Output Serial, parallel (ECP/EPP), VGA, PS/2, mic-in, headphone-out, USB (2),
TV-out, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN (select models), infrared, docking port
(select models).
Expandability Two 16-/32-bit PC-Card slots
TI 1420 PCMCIA controller
10, 20, 30 GB, PCI
Bus Master, E-IDE.
9.5 mm, 2.5 in.
Ultra DMA 33/66
1024x768 XGA 13.3”,
14.1”, 15” TFT LCD
10, 20, 30 GB, PCI Bus Master, E-IDE.
9.5 mm, 2.5 in.
Supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100
DVD or DVD/CD-RW
12.7 mm module.
1024x768 XGA 13.3”,
14.1”, 15” TFT LCD
1400x1050 SXGA+
15” TFT LCD
CD, CD-RW, DVD, or
DVD/CD-RW
12.7 mm module.
1024x768 XGA 13.3”,
14.1”, 15” TFT LCD
1400x1050 SXGA+
15” TFT LCD
Lan: Intel integrated
10/100 Ethernet
Modem: ESS Soft
Modem 56Kbps
Wireless: Intersil
802.11
Parallel (ECP/EPP),
VGA, PS/2, mic-in,
headphone-out, USB
(2), TV-out, RJ-11
modem, RJ-45 LAN
(select models),
infrared, docking port
(select models), IEEE
1394 firewire (select
models), USB-toserial dongle.
Two 16-/32-bit PCCard slots
O2 Micron OZ6933
PCMCIA controller
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Introducing Your Computer
Taking Inventory
Taking Inventory
Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items:
• battery
• AC adapter and power cord
• Quick Start sheet
• HP notebook PC Startup Guide
• Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your
computer
• Microsoft Windows manual
• telephone cord (if your computer has a built-in modem)
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). As new accessories become
available, you’ll find them listed there.
Here are some of the HP notebook accessories and replacement items offered:
• port replicator (for selected models)
• auto/airline adapter
• AC adapter
• ultraslim AC adapter
• primary lithium ion battery
• PS/2 Y adapter for mouse and keyboard
• additional RAM
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To find more information
Here are some sources of information about your HP notebook PC.
Source Description
Quick Start
Startup Guide
HP Notes
Introductory Microsoft
manual for Windows
Windows Help
HP notebook web site
HP Customer Care web site
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(this guide)
sheet
This pictorial introduction shows you how to get the computer up and
running quickly.
The
Startup Guide
computer. It shows how to set up and operate your computer and where
to go for help if you run into trouble.
This document contains late-breaking information available after the
Reference Guide
Double-click the HP Notes icon on the desktop (if available).
Windows 98 or 2000: click Start, Programs, HP Library, HP Notes.
Windows XP: click Start, Help and Support, HP Library, HP Notes.
This manual contains information about using the standard features of
Microsoft Windows.
Click Start, Help (or Help and Support).
www.hp.com/notebooks
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.
Introducing Your Computer
Taking Inventory
is the printed HP manual that came with your
was completed:
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Introducing Your Computer
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Top and right side view
1 One-Touch buttons 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive
2 Power switch 9 Microphone
3Status lights (see “Status lights“ on page 20) 10 CD-ROM/DVD eject button
4 Pad Lock touch pad on/off button 11 Blue standby button
5 Touch pad (pointing device) 12 Modem port (on selected models)
6 Scroll up/down toggle 13 LAN port (on selected models)
7 Click buttons
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Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Front view
14 Headphone audio jack
15 Status panel mode select button (on selected models)
16 Status panel (on selected models)
17 Multimedia buttons (on selected models)
18 Latch (to open computer)
Introducing Your Computer
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Introducing Your Computer
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Rear and left side view
19 AC adapter (power) jack 26 USB ports
20 PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard) 27 Microphone jack
21 VGA port 28 Kensington lock slot (security connector)
22 Parallel port 29 PC card slots
23 IEEE1394 port (on selected models) 30 System-off switch (for resetting computer)
24 Infrared port (on selected models) 31 PC card eject buttons
25 TV output port 32 Floppy disk drive
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Introducing Your Computer
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Bottom view
33 Battery
34 Battery latch
35 Expansion RAM cover
36 System RAM cover
37 Port replicator (docking) connector (on selected models)
38 Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside)
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Introducing Your Computer
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Status lights
1 Power
2 Battery
3 Caps lock (capital letters)
4 Num lock (numeric keypad)
5 Scroll lock
6 Floppy disk drive access
7 Hard disk drive access
8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access
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Introducing Your Computer
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Multimedia buttons
(Provided for selected models.) The multimedia buttons are on the front of the
computer, to the right of the status display. They control the computer’s CD and DVD
players, and work much the same way as the controls of a standalone multimedia player.
If the system is turned off (or in standby or hibernate mode), you can still play audio
CDs. Slide the multimedia power switch to the left to activate the player without turning
on the computer. (See “Managing Power Consumption“ on page 52 for information about
standby and hibernate modes.)
1 Multimedia power (use when system is off or in standby or hibernate mode)
2 Previous track
3 Play/pause
4 Stop (when computer is on)*, Stop/eject (when computer is off)
5 Next track
6 Volume control down
7 Volume control up
* To eject a CD or DVD, press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive.
When the system is on, it can display onscreen the labels of the multimedia buttons as
you press them. To change this:
• Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Keyboard (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start,
Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Keyboard (Windows XP), then select the
Onscreen Display tab.
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Introducing Your Computer
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Status panel
(Provided for selected models.) The status panel on the front of the computer provides
information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time,
and battery status. Messages are displayed on the 8-character LCD display, and you can
switch from one message to another by pressing the mode button to the left of the
display.
When the computer is on, these modes are displayed sequentially as you press the mode
button:
• power status: ON, OFF,
• date
• time
• battery charge remaining (0% to 100%)
• CD player status (if CD player is running): shows the track number, play status
(playing, paused, or stopped), and time counter
When the computer is off and the CD player is off, you can use the status panel by
sliding the multimedia power switch to the left to turn it on. (Remember to turn it off
when you are through.)
If you change the Windows time or date (from Control Panel or the taskbar), the change
will not appear on the status panel until the next time you start the computer.
If you want to change the format used to display the date or time in the status panel,
change it in the BIOS—see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility“ on page 86.
(standby), or (hibernate)
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Setting Up the Computer
To install the battery
Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you
can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert
the back edge first, as shown, then press down the front edge until the battery latch clicks
shut.
Introducing Your Computer
Setting Up the Computer
WARNING
Once you have installed the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer and
recharge the battery while you work. You can also replace a low battery with a charged
one.
Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
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Introducing Your Computer
Setting Up the Computer
To connect AC power
Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the rear of the computer. The
battery starts charging.
CAUTION
Use only an HP AC adapter intended for this product, either the adapter that came
with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Using an unauthorized AC
adapter can damage the computer and may void your warranty. Refer to the
warranty statement for your product.
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To connect a phone line
Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can
instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line.
1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem phone jack on the computer. Be sure it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
2. Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not
fit your telephone jack, you may need to use an adapter.)
Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch
exchange (PBX). It cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and it does
not work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical
voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line.
To turn on the computer
Press the blue standby button located above the center of the keyboard. Windows starts
automatically. If you are turning on the computer for the first time, go to “To set up
Windows,” below.
The power status light next to the power switch (see “Status lights“ on page 20) reports
the following:
• steady green light: computer is on
• steady amber light: computer is in standby mode
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• no light: computer is off or in hibernate mode
See “Managing Power Consumption“ on page 52 for additional information.
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 standby button again.
To set up Windows
Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows—either Windows 98, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP—preinstalled on the hard disk drive. The first time you turn on your
computer, a Windows Setup program will automatically run so that you can customize
your setup.
Before you begin, connect the AC adapter to your notebook, since your battery may not
be sufficiently charged to complete the Windows setup. Also, be sure to connect the
notebook to a phone line—see “To connect a phone line“ on page 25.
1. Press the blue standby button. The Windows Setup program starts automatically.
2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
During setup, you are prompted to enter a user name and accept the License
Agreement.
You can also register your computer at this time. Follow the instructions on the
screen during setup.
3. 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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Note
You may be required to enter your Windows Product key. To locate it, look on the
Certificate of Authenticity packaged with the Microsoft Windows manual, or look for a
sticker in the battery compartment.
If you have any connection problems with your modem, try redialing. If that doesn’t
work, you can skip registration for now.
To register your computer
Be sure to register your computer. Registering is free and fast, and it ensures you will
receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during
registration will be used to provide you with better products and services.
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 you have Windows 98 or XP, you are automatically prompted to register. To register
by modem, see that the phone is connected, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If you have Windows 2000, you are not prompted to register, but you can register by
modem if you double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop or click
the Register link in the Windows 2000 welcome screen. See that the phone line is
connected and follow the onscreen instructions.
Note
Note
If you choose not to register right away, you can register by modem later by doubleclicking the Registration icon on the desktop (if available).
In Windows 2000, if the registration application is launched from a reminder (e.g., from
the Microsoft Task Scheduler), it may fail to find a phone number for your country. In
this case, double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop and the
application will succeed in finding a phone number to register successfully.
If you encounter a busy signal while attempting to register by modem, the registration
client may suspend with an hourglass icon. Click the Back button and dial-out again.
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.
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By phone
You can call your HP Customer Care Center and register by phone. See “To call HP for
service and support“ on page 129 for the phone number.
By fax
If a printer is 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.
By completing registration, you will:
• Record your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and gain access to
service, support, and information.
• Record 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.
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To connect to an Internet Service Provider
Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet
Service Provider (ISP). In some countries, Hewlett-Packard provides easy Internet signup
so that you can connect quickly to an ISP.
1. Connect your built-in modem. (If your computer does not have a built-in modem, you
can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem.)
2. Click Start, Programs, Online Services (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, All Programs,
Easy Internet Signup (Windows XP), and select one of the listed ISPs. This begins
the registration process for the ISP you have chosen.
OR
If available, double-click the Connect to the Internet or Easy Internet Signup desktop
icon. This launches the Internet Connection or New Connection wizard, which helps
you locate an ISP in your area, transfer an existing Internet account to this computer,
or set up an Internet connection manually.
If AOL is your ISP, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click Internet
Options (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet
Connections, Internet Options (Windows XP). Select the Connections tab, then select
either “Dial whenever a network connection is not present” or “Always dial my default
connection.”
You can also make arrangements with an ISP of your choice for Internet connection.
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Setting Up the Computer
To reset your computer
If Windows or your computer stops responding, you can reset the computer and restart
Windows.
1. If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or
2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).
–or, if this fails–
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down.
2. If the computer does not shut down, slide and hold the power switch for five seconds,
then release it.
3. If the computer still does not shut down, insert a pin or straightened paper clip into
the system-off switch on the left side of the computer, underneath the PC card eject
buttons.
4. After the computer shuts down, press the blue standby button to turn the computer on
again.
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Operating the Computer
To use the Fn hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate
key.
Hot key Does this
Fn+F1 Decreases the display’s brightness
Fn+F2 Increases the display’s brightness
Fn+F5 Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and
simultaneous displays
Fn+F7 Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound)
Fn+F8 Toggles the embedded numeric keypad on and off (see “To
use the embedded keypad“ on page 34)
Fn+Lock key* Toggles Scroll Lock on and off
Fn+Up arrow Increases sound volume
Fn+Down arrow Decreases sound volume
*The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard:
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To use the Windows and Applications keys
The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the
Start button on the taskbar.
The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the
same menu that appears when you click the right mouse button while pointing at the
application.
Windows key combinations
Key combination Does this
Windows key+BREAK Displays System Properties dialog box (Windows 2000
and XP)
Windows key+E Runs Windows Explorer (Windows 98) or My Computer
(Windows 2000 and XP)
Windows key+F1 Runs Windows Help
Windows key+F Runs Windows Find: Files or Folders (Windows 98 or 2000)
or Search (Windows XP)
Windows key+M Minimizes all displayed windows
Shift+Windows key+M Returns all minimized windows to original size
Windows key+R Starts the Windows Run dialog box
Windows key+U Opens Utility Manager (Windows 2000 and XP)
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To use the embedded keypad
After pressing Fn+F8 to activate the numeric keypad, you must press the Lock key
(in the top row of the keyboard) to turn number lock on or off.
When number lock is on:
• Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed on the right side of the
keys in the numeric keypad area.
• The Num Lock status indicator is lit.
• To turn off the embedded keypad, press Fn+F8 again.
To use the ALT GR key
Non–U.S. keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar. This is a shift key
providing access to certain keyboard characters.
• For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT GR to type the
character.
1. Shifted.
2. Unshifted.
3. ALT GR.
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To adjust the display
Changing the brightness
• To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F1.
• To increase the brightness, press Fn+F2.
• Click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows 98 or
2000), or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP
Display Settings (Windows XP). You have the option of adding a display settings
icon in the taskbar for quick access.
When you are using battery power, the display dims automatically to conserve power.
You can use the brightness controls to override this adjustment.
To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you can
view comfortably.
Changing display settings
You can customize a number of display settings for your computer, such as color depth
and screen area.
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or 2000),
or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP).
2. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want.
The computer has an LCD display, which behaves differently from a normal computer
monitor. If you change the display resolution, the desktop changes size, but the objects
on it do not. You normally won’t change the resolution except to use an external monitor.
Changing icon and label sizes
To enlarge icons and labels on your screen when using a high-resolution display, use HP
Desktop Zoom.
• Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Desktop
Zoom, HP Desktop Zoom. If this program is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the HP Customer Care Web site (www.hp.com/go/support).
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To adjust the volume
From the keyboard
• To increase the volume, press Fn+Up arrow.
• To decrease the volume, press Fn+Down arrow.
• To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, press Fn+F7.
Press Fn+F7 again to restore the speaker output.
In Windows
1. Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar (if not present, see Windows Help).
2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.
3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click Mute.
With the multimedia buttons
If your computer has multimedia buttons (located on the front of the computer), you can
use the volume control buttons to adjust volume for most audio applications, including
the CD player, when the computer is on. When the computer is off, you can use these
buttons to adjust the volume for music CDs.
• To increase the volume, press the volume control up button.
• To decrease the volume, press the volume control down button.
From within an application
Many audio applications contain volume controls within the software—consult the
application’s help. Some applications respond only to those controls.
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To use the touch pad
The touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that controls the motion and speed of
the pointer on the screen, is built into your computer.
1 Pad Lock (touch pad on/off button)
2 Touch pad (pointing device)
3 Scroll up/down toggle
4 Click buttons
• Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to
move.
• Use the click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a mouse, to
make your selection. You can also tap on the touch pad instead of clicking a button.
• To open an application, move the pointer over the icon, then press the left click
button twice rapidly (double-click). You can instead tap twice on the touch pad.
• To make a menu selection, move the pointer to the item and click the left click button
once.
• To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click the
right click button.
• To drag an item, move the pointer over the item. Press and hold the left click button
while you move the pointer to the new location. Release the button.
• To scroll up and down, press the top or bottom of the center toggle below the touch
pad.
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• To disable the touch pad, press the Pad Lock button (the amber touch pad indicator
turns off). To reenable it, press the Pad Lock button again (the touch pad indicator
lights). You may wish to disable the touch pad, for example, when you are entering
text and do not want to move the cursor accidentally. Avoid contact with the touch
pad itself when you are pressing the Pad Lock button (to disable or to reenable), or
the Pad Lock button will not work properly.
To customize the operation of the touch pad (and an external PS/2 mouse, if installed),
double-click the Synaptics Touch Pad icon (or open Mouse in Control Panel) to access
Mouse Properties; you will find the icon in the taskbar, toward the lower right corner of
your screen. Select the tab corresponding to the characteristics you want to configure,
including:
• button configuration for right-handed or left-handed operation (Button tab for mouse,
Button Actions tab for touch pad)
• double-click speed, pointer speed, and pointer trail
• click sensitivity
The touch pad is by default inactive when an external mouse is installed. You can
enable both touch pad and an external pointing device by changing the BIOS setting.
See “Using the BIOS Setup Utility“ on page 86.
To change the boot device
Your HP notebook is configured to boot from the hard drive first. You can also boot from
a floppy disk or a CD.
To change the computer’s boot order
You can set the computer to boot from a floppy disk or CD whenever one is present, by
changing the boot order in the BIOS Setup utility:
1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to start the BIOS Setup utility.
3. Use the arrow keys to move to the Boot menu.
4. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press F5 or F6 to move that device
to the top of the list.
5. Press F10 to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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To boot from a floppy disk or CD-ROM one time only
You can also select the boot drive for that boot only as follows:
1. Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart.
2. When you see the HP logo, press ESC to display the Boot menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, then press Enter.
To use the One-Touch buttons
The One-Touch buttons on your HP notebook allow you to start your e-mail or a Web
browser—or any other application—by pressing a single button. The buttons are
configured initially for specific applications, but you can change the configuration to start
any applications you want.
To configure a One-Touch button
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Keyboard (Windows 98 or
2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Keyboard
(Windows XP).
2. Select the One-Touch buttons tab.
3. Click the button of the key you want to reconfigure.
4. In the Button Label field, type the name of the application you want to start with this
button. This name will appear onscreen when you press the button.
5. From the list of preinstalled applications, select the application to be associated with
the button.
OR
If the desired application is not on the list, select “Select a file on your computer” and
click the Browse button to choose any file on your notebook.
OR
If you want to attach a Web page to the button, select “Type in a Web site address”
and then select a Favorites page or type the URL of the page you want.
6. Click OK.
7. If you want to display the name of the associated application whenever you press a
One-Touch button, click the Onscreen Display tab and select the option to show OneTouch button onscreen messages.
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Operating the Computer
To insert or remove a CD or DVD
CAUTION
Note
Do not insert or remove a CD while the computer is reading it. Otherwise, the
computer could stop responding and you could lose data.
1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM or DVD drive. If you are using this drive
for the first time, be sure to remove any packing material that may be present.
2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat it on the
spindle, making sure that the CD snaps onto the spindle.
OR
Remove the CD.
3. Slide the tray back into the module to close it.
If your computer loses power, you can manually open the drive by inserting a
straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of the drive.
To play DVDs
If your computer came with a DVD drive, the software needed to play DVD movies has
been preinstalled on your computer. Click Start, Programs (Windows 98 or 2000) or
Start, All Programs, Multimedia, DVD Player (Windows XP). (The name of the DVD
player program can vary.)
If you need to install the DVD player software, click Start, Run, type
C:\HP\PROGRAMS\DVD\SETUP.EXE, and press Enter.
Important
For Windows XP, if the DVD software is installed, you can also use Windows Media
Player to play DVD movies.
DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD
movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold.
Most DVD drives let you change the region code only a limited number of times
(usually no more than four). Please note that when you reach this limit, your last change
to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be permanent. Your
HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this situation.
Refer to the help for your DVD player software for details about setting region codes.
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Note
Note
The DVD player in your notebook PC performs to high and advanced specifications. It
would not benefit from the installation of a software program called “PC Friendly” that
is included with many DVD titles. We recommend against installing PC Friendly on
your notebook PC. PC Friendly can cause your DVD player to perform erratically and
produce errors. If this happens, uninstall PC Friendly, restart your computer, and try
playing your DVD again.
To create or copy CDs
If your computer came with a CD-RW drive, it also includes software that lets you copy
or create CDs. Click Start, Programs (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, All Programs,
Multimedia, CD Writer (Windows XP). (The name of the CD-RW software can vary.)
If you need to install the CD-RW software, run Setup on the software CD.
Refer to the software’s help for details about creating or copying CDs.
For Windows XP, you can use Windows Media Player to create audio CDs and Windows
Explorer to create data CDs using a CD-RW drive.
For best results use HP certified media. While other media may work, HP cannot
guarantee compatibility.
The computer’s drive does not support 12X media (it automatically switches to a lower
recordable speed). Rewritable media C7981A 12X HP CD-RW is not compatible with
this drive.
For further questions, please call the HP Customer Care Center for your region—see
“To call HP for service and support“ on page 129.
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Securing the Computer
Securing the Computer
It is important to maintain security of the computer and of your data. You can improve
security by—among other methods—using a password, locking the computer with a
cable, and setting up virus protection.
To set up password protection
You can protect your computer from access by another user when you set up password
protection, which is available either through Windows (software) or through the BIOS
Setup utility (hardware). Both methods provide protection when the computer is
restarted: a user must then enter the password. However, the BIOS password protection
does not ask for a password when your computer resumes after standby (suspend) or
hibernate, while Windows does provide that security.
To set up hardware password protection, see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility“ on page 86.
To set up password protection in Windows 98
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double-click Passwords.
3. Select Change Passwords tab.
4. Click Change Windows Password.
5. Enter your old Windows password, if you had one; if not, leave Old Password blank.
6. Enter your new password twice.
7. Click OK, OK.
To activate password protection when resuming in Windows 98
1. Check that you have set up a Windows password, as described above.
2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel
3. Double-click Power Management.
4. Select Advanced tab.
5. Check the option to prompt for a password when the computer goes off standby.
6. Click OK.
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To set up password protection in Windows 2000
1. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
2. Click Change Password.
3. Enter your old Windows password, if you had one; if not, leave Old Password blank.
4. Enter your new password twice.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Cancel.
If you want to set up password protection for a non-Administrator account, see Windows
Help and Support (click Start, Help).
To activate password protection when resuming in Windows 2000
1. Check that you have set up a Windows password, as described above.
2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
3. Double-click Power Options.
4. Select Advanced tab.
5. Check the option to prompt for a password when the computer goes off standby.
6. Click OK.
To set up password protection in Windows XP
1. Click Start, Control Panel, User Accounts, then select your account.
2. Click Create a Password.
3. Enter your new password twice.
4. Enter a word or phrase to use as a reminder in case you forget your password.
5. Click Create Password.
If your account type is Computer Administrator, you will also be asked whether to make
your files and folders private. See Windows Help for details.
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To activate password protection in Windows XP
1. Check that you have set up a Windows password, as described above.
2. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options.
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Check the option to prompt for a password when the computer goes off standby.
5. Click OK.
To attach a security cable
Your computer has a built-in connector that allows you to secure the computer with a
cable. The Kensington MicroSaver lock system works with this connector and is
available at many computer stores.
1. Wrap the cable around a stationary object, such as a table leg.
2. Loop the cable to create a slipknot around the stationary object—make sure it can’t
slip off.
3. Insert the lock into the computer’s security connector and release the key. Store the
key in a safe place away from the computer.
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To use virus-protection software
Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especially
important when you are connected to the Internet.
Your computer includes Norton AntiVirus software. To use the software, do the
following:
• Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Norton AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus.
Once installed, you can get detailed instructions from the software’s online Help.
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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following
recommendations should help you work more comfortably.
Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it
for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
This will give your portable computer the adjustability and comfort features of a desktop
unit. HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. More
information on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP
equipment is available in Working in Comfort, which is preloaded on the hard disk in the
HP Library—under Start, Programs, HP Library (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Help
and Support, HP Library (Windows XP)—and available on the Recovery CD in
\hp\library, as well as at www.hp.com/ergo.
WARNING
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our
ergonomics web site or see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library.
Your mobile work environment
• Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair is
not available, you can use a pillow or rolled-up towel to provide lower back support.
• Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor. In a mobile
environment, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet.
• Adjust the height of either your work surface or chair to keep your arms in a neutral
position. Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the
forearms and hands parallel with the floor.
• Position your notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection. For
example, on an airplane, lower the window shade; or in a hotel room, draw the
curtains. You also should maintain a comfortable viewing distance—approximately
40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches). Adjust the angle of your display to help keep your head
angled slightly downward in a comfortable position.
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Using your mobile computer
• Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists
should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than
10 degrees up or down. Your HP notebook computer has a built-in palm rest, which is
ideal for this purpose.
• Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook keyboard requires little force to
activate.
• Take frequent, short rest breaks—this is especially important in a mobile computing
environment.
• Portable computers weigh between approximately 1.5 and 4 kilograms
(approximately 3 to 8 pounds). When traveling, be sure to carry your computer
properly to minimize strain on your body. Shift the bag containing your notebook
equipment frequently between your left and right hands and shoulders.
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Caring for Your Computer
Caring for Your Computer
Here are some recommendations for maintaining your computer during everyday use, as
well as preventing potential physical damage or data loss.
To protect your hard disk drive
Hard disk drives, like other internal components, are not indestructible and can be
damaged by inappropriate handling and operation.
• Avoid bumps or jolts.
• Do not operate the computer while traveling over bumpy terrain.
• Put the computer into standby or hibernate mode, or shut it down before transporting
it. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the
hard drive is operating could cause loss of data or damage to the drive.
• Carry the computer in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.
• Set the computer down gently.
• When the computer has been in a very cold or very hot environment, do not start it
again until it has returned to a more moderate temperature.
To take care of your computer
• Provide adequate ventilation around the computer. Ensure that the notebook is sitting
on a flat surface, so that air is able to flow underneath the unit. See that there is
adequate clearance to the rear and sides of the computer, so that fan vents are not
blocked.
• Be sure to shut down the computer, or put it into hibernate or standby mode before
putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space.
• Do not pick up or carry the computer by the display.
• Do not use the computer outside in the rain or snow (or other inclement weather) or in
any extremes of temperature or humidity.
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To safeguard your data
• Do not touch the touch pad or activate any other device that interrupts operation while
the system is starting or stopping.
• Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy disk, tape, or network drives.
• Use a virus-scanning program—such Norton AntiVirus—to check the integrity of
your files and operating system. Since new viruses appear frequently, you will also
want to update the program’s virus definitions from time to time. Updates for Norton
AntiVirus are on the Web at www.symantec.com. If you are using another
application, see its help for updating information.
• For Windows 98, check your disk periodically using the ScanDisk utility: click Start,
Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk.
• For Windows 2000 or XP, check your disk for errors periodically: click Start, My
Computer, and select the disk you want to scan. Click File, Properties, then select the
Tools tab and click Check Now.
To extend the life of the display
Observe the following guidelines to extend the life of the backlight in the computer
display.
• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal
display (Fn+F5).
• If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both
AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval: in Control Panel, open
Power Options (Windows 2000 or XP) or Power Management (Windows 98), and use
the Power Schemes tab.
• Set the brightness control to the minimum level for your comfort (Fn+F1 or Fn+F2).
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To get the most from your batteries
• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time. If you have more than one,
rotate them.
• If you normally use AC power, make a practice of using the battery as your power
source at least once a week.
• Unplug the AC adapter when the computer is not in use.
• To lengthen the life of a battery, be sure to charge the battery regularly.
• For long-term storage, the battery must be charged at 20–50% to minimize capacity
loss by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance.
• Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power. If your computer has a
multispeed processor and uses Windows 98 or 2000, use the lower speed on battery
power (see “To control the processor speed with SpeedStep“ on page 60). The default
settings conserve battery power.
• To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of the battery gauge, perform
this procedure about once a month:
1. Charge the battery to 100%.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter, and use the computer until the battery is fully
discharged and the computer goes into hibernation.
3. Connect the AC adapter and charge the battery to 100% with no power
interruptions.
To clean your computer
You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or with
water containing a mild detergent.
• Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow water inside the case.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner
directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe
the display.
• You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust.
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Managing Power Consumption
When you are not using your computer, you will want to maximize battery operating
time without compromising performance. It is not necessary to turn the computer off in
order to reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
Windows uses Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to provide manual
and automated tools for reducing power consumption.
• You can set power management options to occur automatically, based on timeout
values entered.
• You can also invoke power management options manually at any time by pressing the
appropriate key. See “To use manual power management“ on page 55.
To use automated power management
System hibernation, standby, monitor, and hard disk timeouts automatically occur based
on the values set in Control Panel, in Power Management (Windows 98) or Power
Options (Windows 2000 and XP). The following tables describe the power management
timeouts you can set in Windows.
System hibernation
Action Saves current session to disk, then shuts
down. Provides maximum power savings
while still allowing you to recover the
current session.
When After being in standby for the specified
interval (Windows 2000 and XP).
-OR-
Critical low battery.
Resume Press the blue standby button to recover
your current session. This may take
several minutes.
When battery power reaches a critically low level, see “To respond to a low-battery
warning“ on page 59.
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Note
When the system hibernates as a result of a critically low battery, you will find when
resuming that all your data has been saved but that some functions may be disabled. To
resume normal operation, restore power (by connecting AC power or installing a
charged battery), perform a full shutdown, and then restart the computer.
Turn off monitor
Action Turns off the display. This conserves
battery power and extends the life of the
display.
When No activity of the keyboard or mouse for
the specified interval.
Resume Press any key or move the pointer to
return to your current session.
Turn off hard disks
Action Turns off only the hard disk drive. This is
usually set to occur shortly after the
monitor is turned off.
When No hard disk access for the specified
interval.
Resume Press any key or move the pointer to
return to your current session.
CAUTION
Standby mode
Action Turns off the display and hard disk drive to
conserve battery power.
When No activity of the keyboard or mouse, no
disk drive access, and no port activity for
the specified interval.
Resume Press the blue standby button to return to
your current session.
Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your computer to go into
standby mode. If power is interrupted while the computer is in standby mode,
information that has not been saved will be lost.
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Managing Power Consumption
You can also create power schemes that will automatically shut down the computer
components (not the computer itself) after a specified period of nonuse. Define these
schemes so that they best support the ways you use your computer.
To set power management properties
1. Open Power Options or Power Management in Control Panel:
• Windows 98 or 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click
Power Options (Windows 2000) or Power Management (Windows 98).
• Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power
Options.
2. On the Power Schemes tab, set the timeout periods you prefer. (You can choose
Never, but that setting is not recommended for hibernate mode.)
3. On the Advanced tab, select actions for the lid, power switch, and standby button.
4. Click OK.
For Windows 2000 or XP, make sure hibernation support is enabled in the Power
settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the computer’s battery runs down
completely.
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To use manual power management
You can manage your computer’s power manually whenever you need to, with any of the
following three levels of power management.
Standby mode
Action Turns off the display and hard disk drive.
When Press the blue standby button.
-OR-
Click Start, Shut Down, Standby
(Windows 98 or 2000).
-OR-
Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By
(Windows XP).
-OR-
Configure lid, power switch, or standby
button to perform the standby action (see
“To set power management properties,”
above). Then close lid or press button.
Resume Press the blue standby button to return to
your current session.
CAUTION
The computer can also go into standby automatically when the timeout setting in Power
Management or Power Options in Control Panel is reached.
Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your computer to go into
standby mode. If power is interrupted while the computer is in standby mode,
information that has not been saved will be lost.
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Hibernate mode
Action Saves the current session to disk, then
shuts down. Provides maximum power
savings while still allowing you to recover
the current session. Restores network
connections.
When Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate
(Windows 2000).
-OR-
Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then press
and hold Shift and click Hibernate
(Windows XP).
-OR-
Configure lid, power switch, or standby
button to perform the hibernation action.
Then close lid or press button (see “To set
power management properties,” above).
Resume Press the blue standby button to recover
your current session. This may take
several minutes.
The computer also enters hibernate mode automatically when battery power reaches a
critically low level—see “To respond to a low-battery warning“ on page 59. In Windows
98, hibernate mode occurs automatically with critical low battery power only; and
manual initiation of hibernate is not available by default (except, if you wish, you can
modify the default setting for the power switch or the standby button to manually initiate
hibernate mode instead).
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Off
Action Turning off your computer provides
maximum power savings. The current
session is not saved and unsaved data will
be lost
.
When Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down
(Windows 98 or 2000).
-OR-
Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off
(Windows XP).
-OR-
Slide the power switch and hold for five
seconds (only if the Start menu procedure
doesn’t work).
-OR-
Configure a power switch (see “To set
power management properties,” above).
Resume Press the blue standby button to start a
new session. This may take several
minutes.
If the system stops responding and you are not able to turn off the computer as described
above, you can still recover. See “To reset your computer“ on page 30.
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Using Battery Power
You can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power for extended periods, but you
should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low. Follow the tips
in this section to maximize the length of time you can operate on battery power.
To check the battery status
From the battery status light
The battery status light reports the following information:
Green AC attached—battery full
Amber AC attached—battery charging
Red AC attached—battery will not charge (abnormal)
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From the Windows taskbar
The System Tray on the Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed
battery status information (see Windows help for details). The icon looks like a battery
when AC is not connected.
• Place pointer over the power icon to display the percentage of charge remaining.
• Right-click the power icon to view the options for displaying power information.
• Left-click the power icon to display a menu of the available power schemes.
From the Windows Control Panel
• Windows 98 or 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power.
This shows the status of each battery, and provides access to all of Windows’ powerinformation options.
• Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power
Options, then click the Power Meter tab to see battery status. The Alarms and
Advanced tabs provide additional Windows’ power-information options.
From the status panel
Note
If your computer has a status panel, press the status panel mode button repeatedly until
you see the battery icon and the percentage of charge remaining.
To respond to a low-battery warning
The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low
level. If you do not restore power within a short time, the system hibernates.
Once the computer hibernates in this way, you won’t be able to turn it on again until you
restore power by one of the following actions:
• Plug in the AC adapter (see “To connect AC power“ on page 24).
OR
• Replace the battery with one that is charged (see “To install the battery“ on page 23).
The system must first be shut down or put into hibernate mode before changing the
battery.
If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to work while your battery recharges.
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To optimize battery operating time
• Plug in the AC adapter, especially while using the CD-ROM drive or DVD, the
floppy disk drive, or any external connections such as a PC card or a modem.
• Put the computer in standby mode whenever you are not using it for a short while.
• Put the computer in hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session,
but will not be using the computer for several hours.
• If you have an I/O PC card—that is, a PC card having an external connection, such as
a network card—remove it when you’re not using it. Some I/O cards use significant
power, even while they’re inactive.
• If you work with an application that uses an I/O PC card, exit the application when
you have finished using it.
• Turn off the CD player when you are not using it.
• See “Managing Power Consumption“ on page 52 for other ideas about reducing
power consumption while the computer is not in use.
To control the processor speed with SpeedStep
If your computer contains a multispeed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology, the
taskbar in Windows 98 or 2000 contains an Intel SpeedStep Technology icon. This
feature enables the processor to automatically switch to lower, power-saving speeds or to
higher-performance speeds according to its workload and power source.
You can customize SpeedStep to best suit your working environment.
• Windows 98 or 2000: double-click the Intel SpeedStep Technology icon in the
taskbar, then select the battery and AC options you want. The Max Battery option
uses the lowest processor speeds for maximum battery time. The Auto option uses
medium and high processor speeds.
• Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power
Options. On the Power Schemes tab, select a power scheme. This scheme
automatically controls the processor speeds:
• The Max Battery scheme uses the lowest processor speeds while running on
battery power, but uses medium and high processor speeds on AC power.
• The Portable/Laptop option uses medium and high processor speeds on battery
and AC power.
See Windows Help for additional information about power schemes.
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Using the Modem
Using the Modem
By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with other
networked computers. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages,
and send and receive faxes. Your HP notebook PC contains several software programs
that work with your modem:
• Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web
• Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages
• Windows XP Fax Console, Windows 2000 fax software, or QuickLink with
Windows 98, for sending and receiving faxes.
Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in high-speed V.90 modem. This
modem allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has V.90
interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support
V.90.
Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4Kbps. Even though the built-in modem is
capable of downloading at 56Kbps, your ISP may not operate at this speed; please check
with your service provider for information. Transmission rates also depend on the
condition of the telephone line.
CAUTION
If your computer does not have a built-in modem (or if you prefer to use a different
modem), you can install a PC card modem.
Important safety information
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack.
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.
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• 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.
To connect the modem
1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. It should
have 2, 3, or 4 wires. (You must not use a PBX or digital line.)
2. Connect a telephone cord with an RJ-11 plug to the built-in modem (or connect to a
PC card or external modem). Use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications
line cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack.
3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone
cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.
4. Check your modem’s country or region settings:
• 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.
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CAUTION
Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch
exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and does not
work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical
voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line.
Special notes about using a modem in certain countries
• The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop
Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone
dialing connections only.
• Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to
a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period of time you must
wait before trying again differ from country to country. Check with your telephone
company. For example, if you are dialing from Italy and you fail to connect to your
server or cancel the connection, you must wait one minute before dialing that same
number again. If you dial before then, you will get an error message that says “delay.”
After the fourth failed connection, you will need to wait one hour before trying the
number again. If you dial before the hour is up, you will get a message that says
“black list.”
• When using a modem in the Republic of South Africa, an external surge protector
may be necessary in order to prevent computer damage by lightning or other
electrical surges. Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable whenever
you are using the modem.
To connect to the Internet
If you have not yet signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), see “To connect to
an Internet Service Provider“ on page 29 for instructions.
When you have signed up with an ISP, you can connect to the Internet. Choose one of the
following:
• If you signed up with AOL, AT&T WorldNet, Compuserve 2000, Earthlink, or MSN,
double-click the appropriate icon in the Online Services folder on the desktop (if
available).
OR
Click Start, Programs, Online Services (Windows 98 or 2000), or Start, All Programs,
Easy Internet Signup (Windows XP).
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• If you signed up with another ISP, double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the
desktop (if available), or click Start, Programs, Internet Explorer (Windows 98 or
2000) or Start, Internet Explorer (Windows XP). Then click the Connect button in the
Dial-up Connection or Network Connection window.
For Windows 98 or 2000, when you are successfully connected to the Internet, you’ll see
a connect icon (two connected computers) next to the clock on the taskbar. For Windows
XP, to display an icon for your connection, open Network Connections in Control Panel,
right-click the connection, select Properties, and select the icon option.
You are now ready to explore the Internet. To go to a specific web site, enter the address
(for example, www.hp.com) in the browser’s Address field. To search for information on
the Web, use the browser’s Search tool and enter the word or phrase you are looking for.
To use AOL as your ISP
When you use AOL as your ISP, you can access the Internet only with AOL’s own
software; you can’t use a standard browser like Internet Explorer. As a result:
• You cannot view web sites by clicking on links (such as those in the electronic
Reference Guide that link to the HP notebook web site).
• You cannot go to a web site by entering the address in Windows Explorer.
If you try to access the Internet without using the AOL software, the Internet Connection
wizard automatically launches, asking you to sign up for an ISP. In that case, cancel the
wizard and launch AOL.
For additional ISP information, please refer to the Microsoft Operating Manual included
in your box or Windows Help.
To disconnect from the Internet
You remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the computer, disconnect the
phone line from the computer, or give a command to hang up the connection.
• To disconnect from AOL, use the Sign Off menu.
• To disconnect from other ISPs, double-click the connect icon (two connected
computers next to the clock) on the taskbar, and click Disconnect.
OR
For Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections,
Network Connections, then right-click the connection and select Disconnect.
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To dial in to a network
You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-in
connections. This gives you access to network resources from a remote location.
• See Windows Help for information about setting up and using dial-in network
connections—click Start, Help (or Help and Support).
To change your modem settings
The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in
most areas. However, in some situations, you may have to change modem settings to
match local conditions. If you have questions about local requirements, contact your
telephone company.
• Control Panel. Open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem Options
(Windows 2000 or XP) in Control Panel to change many modem settings.
For Windows 98, on the General tab click Properties to set connection speeds or
special dialing options.
For Windows 2000 or XP, on the Modems tab click Properties to set connection
speeds, or on the Dialing Rules tab click Edit to set dialing options.
• Communications software. Many communications applications provide options for
controlling modem settings. See the help for your software.
• AT commands. You can control many aspects of modem operation using modem AT
commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set
up specific conditions. Those command strings normally start with “AT” and contain
additional characters. For a list of AT commands for the built-in modem, see
“Modem Reference Information“ on page 169.
For Windows 98, open Modems in Control Panel. On the General tab, click
Properties, then on the Connection tab click Advanced. You can type AT commands
in the space for extra settings.
For Windows 2000 or XP, open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel. On the
Modems tab, click Properties. You can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in
the space for Extra settings.
For example, to force the built-in modem to connect with V.34 modulation, you can use
the +MS command, as shown in the table of AT commands—type AT+MS=11 in the
space for extra settings.
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To send and receive e-mail
The steps for sending and receiving e-mail depend on your Internet provider. If you are
using AOL, e-mail is part of your AOL service. For other ISPs, you can use Outlook
Express (included with your computer) or an e-mail system of your choice. This section
includes instructions for using Outlook Express.
To start Outlook Express
1. Double-click the Outlook Express icon on the desktop (if available).
OR
Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Outlook Express.
2. If you are not currently connected to the Internet, the Dial-up Connection window
appears. Choose Connect to connect to the Internet.
To send an e-mail message
1. Start Outlook Express.
2. Click the New Mail or Create Mail tool on the toolbar.
3. Fill in the information in the New Message window.
4. When you’re finished, click the Send button.
To receive e-mail messages
1. Start Outlook Express.
2. Click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook deliver new messages.
3. Click the Inbox folder to view the list of messages. Unread messages appear bold on
the screen.
4. To view a message, click it once. (Or double-click to view the message in its own
window.)
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To send and receive faxes (Windows 98)
Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an
Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes
on your computer. QuickLink III fax software is included with Windows 98 on the hard
disk.
To start QuickLink
• Click Start, Programs, QuickLink III, QuickLink III.
The first time you start QuickLink, the Setup wizard steps you through the process of
setting options and customizing the program for your personal use. Follow the onscreen
instructions. If you’re unsure which setting to choose, accept the default choice.
To send a fax
1. In QuickLink, click the QuickFax tool on the main toolbar.
2. Enter the fax number and the recipient’s name and company.
3. Type the message body in the QuickFax Note area.
4. Click Send Fax.
If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application
window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to QuickLink III,
then print the document.
To receive faxes
With Windows 98, faxes are automatically received when QuickLink is running in an
open or minimized window. New faxes are indicated in the status box in the QuickLink
window. To receive a fax manually, follow these steps:
1. When a fax call is coming in, click Start on the menu bar.
2. Click Manual Fax Receive.
To view and print a fax
1. In QuickLink, click the Fax Viewer tool on the toolbar.
2. Click Yes to view the fax now.
3. Click the printer icon to print the fax.
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To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)
Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an
Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes
on your computer. Fax software is built into Windows 2000.
To set up for faxing
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Fax. Enter your fax information.
2. On the Advanced Options tab, add a fax printer.
If you do not want to receive faxes, stop here.
3. On the Advanced Options tab, open the Fax Service Management window.
4. In the list under Fax, click Devices, then right-click the modem and click Properties.
5. On the General tab, enable the modem to receive faxes.
6. On the Received Faxes tab, select the option to save faxes in a folder.
To send a fax
• Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Send Cover Page Fax.
Follow the instructions to create and send the fax.
If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application
window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to the fax printer,
then print the document.
To receive, view, and print faxes
If you enabled the modem to receive faxes, they are received automatically.
1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, My Faxes.
2. In the Received Faxes folder, double-click the fax.
3. To print, click File, Print.
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To send and receive faxes (Windows XP)
Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an
Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes
on your computer. Fax Console fax software is included with Windows XP.
To set up Fax Console
Before you can use Fax Console, you need to install it.
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components, select Fax Services, and follow the
instructions on the screen. You may need the Windows CD to complete installation.
To start Fax Console
• Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Fax Console.
The first time you start Fax Console, the Fax Configuration wizard steps you through the
process of setting options and customizing the program for your use. Follow the onscreen
instructions. If you’re not sure which setting to choose, accept the default.
To send a fax
• Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Send a Fax, then
follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
If you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application window,
then open the Print dialog. Change the selected printer to Fax, then print.
To receive faxes
Faxes are automatically received when Fax Console is running in an open or minimized
window. New faxes are indicated in the status box in the Fax Console window. To
receive a fax manually, do the following.
• When a fax call is coming in, click the Receive Now icon in the Fax Console menu
bar.
To view and print a fax
1. In Fax Console tree, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view.
2. Click the printer icon to print the fax.
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If your computer has a LAN port, you can use it to connect to a local area network
(LAN). This gives you access to network resources—such as printers and file servers on
your corporate network—and in some cases also to the Internet.
To connect to a LAN
1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX
(100 Mbps) connections.
2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an
RJ-45 connector.
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Connecting to a LAN
3. Windows 2000 and XP automatically detect and set up a LAN connection. To edit the
settings, open Network Connections or Network and Dial-Up Connections in Control
Panel.
For Windows 98, open Network in Control Panel to set up support for a LAN
connection on your network. For example, you can add the Microsoft TCP/IP
protocol.
See Windows Help or your Microsoft manual for information about setting up and using
LAN connections—click Start, Help (or Help and Support).
Contact your network administrator or ISP provider for network information.
Two lights under the LAN port indicate the status of the connection (see the figure
above):
1. The yellow light indicates network activity.
2. The green light indicates that a link is established to the network.
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Connecting PC Cards
Connecting PC Cards
The computer’s PC card slots are available for expanding the computer’s data storage
and communication capabilities. Your computer supports two standard Type II or one
Type III PC cards (PCMCIA and CardBus).
CAUTION
Do not remove a PC card while the computer is reading or writing data. If you do,
you could lose data, or the computer could stop responding.
To insert a PC card
1. Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot.
2. Slide the PC card all the way into the upper or lower slot. Most cards are properly
seated when the outer edge is flush with the casing of the computer, but some cards
are designed to protrude from the case.
CAUTION
To remove a PC card
Before removing a PC card, you must use the PC Card, Eject Hardware, or Safely
Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or else shut down the computer. Otherwise,
you could lose data.
1. Stop the PC card: double-click the PC card, Eject Hardware, or Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the taskbar, select the PC card you want to stop, then click Stop.
2. Flip the eject button out, so that it sticks out from the side of the computer.
3. Press the eject button and pull out the PC card.
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To reestablish network connection after resume
When you are using a network PC card, it is possible that you will lose network
connection after a resume operation. If this happens, you can restart the card by removing
and then reinserting it.
Finding tested PC cards
For the current listing of PC cards that have been tested and approved for use with your
computer, visit the Accessories section of the HP notebook web site
(www.hp.com/notebooks).
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Connecting External Components
You can connect external components—such as a printer, mouse, monitor, or keyboard—
directly to your computer or to the optional port replicator (on models equipped with a
docking connector).
To identify the ports
The diagrams below shows the connectors for external devices on the computer and
optional port replicator.
Note
Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make any
settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include setting
switches so the equipment will operate properly with your computer and the software
you plan to use.
Notebook ports
1 AC adapter jack
2 VGA port (on selected models)
3 IEEE1394 port (on selected models)
4 TV out
5 Microphone port
6 PS/2 port
7 Parallel port
8 Infrared port (on selected models)
9 USB ports
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Port replicator ports (on selected models)
1 AC adapter jack
2 PS/2 mouse port
3 PS/2 keyboard port
4 LAN port (networking)
5 Serial port
6 Parallel port
7 VGA port (external monitor)
8 TV out
9 USB ports (2)
10 Audio in
11 Microphone port
12 Audio out (external speaker)
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To connect a printer or another parallel device
The parallel port has a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting
dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers. You can also use it to connect a parallel Zip drive.
• Connect the parallel printer cable or other parallel cable to the parallel port of the
computer or the port replicator.
If you connect a Zip drive to the parallel port, you can enhance its performance by
installing the accelerator software supplied with your Zip drive.
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse
The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS/2-compatible
mouse to the computer. While an external PS/2 mouse is connected, the touch pad is
normally disabled. The computer provides one PS/2 port; the optional port replicator
provides two PS/2 ports.
• Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the computer, or plug
either or both PS/2 cables into the PS/2 ports on the port replicator.
• To connect both a mouse and keyboard to the computer, use the PS/2 Y adapter,
which is available separately.
• To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an adapter cable
with a PS/2 jack.
Note
To connect a USB device
Universal serial bus (USB) provides a bidirectional serial interface for adding peripheral
devices—such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners—on a single
bus. The computer provides two USB ports; the optional port replicator also provides two
USB ports.
• Attach the USB cable to the USB port on the computer or to either USB port on the
port replicator. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device.
Some USB devices can be connected to the computer in series—this is called a daisychain connection.
If you have problems making this connection, contact the vendor of the peripheral
device, as well as the HP web site, for the latest versions of the USB drivers.
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To connect audio devices
There is a built-in microphone located just below the blue standby button. You can use it
to record voice, sound, and music. You can also plug in an audio input source (such as a
CD player or an external microphone) or an audio output device (such as external
speakers or headphones).
• Attach the audio cable to the appropriate port on the computer or the optional port
replicator—see “To identify the ports“ on page 74.
When you plug a device into the microphone port, the built-in microphone
automatically turns off. When you plug a device into the audio out port, the built-in
speakers automatically turn off.
To use infrared devices
(Provided for selected models.) You can communicate between your notebook and
infrared devices without using cables.
Note
To enable the infrared port
In the BIOS Setup utility, infrared communication is by default disabled. Before you use
your infrared port, you must enable the infrared port in the BIOS.
1. Restart your computer.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2.
3. Select the System Devices menu.
4. Set Infrared Port to Enabled.
5. Make sure Mode is set to FIR (Fast Infrared). This is the default.
6. Save and Exit to continue restarting. The infrared hardware will be detected on the
next restart, and the appropriate drivers will be installed.
To set up the infrared connection
Your notebook provides one infrared port located on the rear panel. This port provides
serial communication between your computer and other infrared devices such as printers
and other computers.
• Line up the notebook’s infrared port with that of the other device, in as straight a line
as possible. The two ports should be no more than one meter apart, with no
obstructions in between. Heat from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors.
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• To check the status of communications, open Infrared Monitor (Windows 98) or
Wireless Link (Windows 2000 or XP) in Control Panel. If infrared communication is
not enabled, you can enable it here; consult help in the application.
To print to an infrared printer
With Windows 2000 or XP, when you align the infrared ports of the computer and the
printer, the appropriate drivers are loaded automatically. Follow the onscreen directions,
and you can proceed to print.
With Windows 98, you must install the printer driver and assign it to the notebook’s
Infrared Printing (LPT) port, which is usually assigned to LPT3. Click Start, Settings,
Printers, Add Printer, and follow the onscreen directions.
If you have already assigned a printer to the parallel port, you can assign the same printer
to the infrared port by adding another printer. Windows will keep the same printer driver,
and you can then also assign it to the infrared port.
You can print from your applications to an infrared printer in the same way as you would
to a printer connected to the parallel port. Set the infrared printer as your default
printer—or select it when you print from within the application. Be sure the computer
and printer infrared ports are properly aligned.
To transfer files with an infrared connection
To transfer files through the infrared port, right-click the name or icon of the file you
want to transfer, and click Send To, Infrared Recipient. In Windows 2000 or XP, Infrared
Recipient appears only when the computer is aligned with another infrared device and
detects it.
For higher-performance file transfer, you can also use the Direct Cable Connection
software built into Windows 98, or the Wireless Link software built into Windows 2000
and XP.
In Windows 98, you need to install the Direct Cable Connection software first:
1. From Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click Windows Setup, Communications, and select Direct Cable Connection.
See the Windows online help for instructions about how to use Direct Cable Connection
or Wireless Link.
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To use an external monitor
You can connect your computer to an external monitor and then use either display—or
both displays at once.
To connect an external monitor
1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off
Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).
2. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the rear of the
computer or on the optional port replicator.
3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on.
4. Press the blue standby button to turn on the computer.
To switch the display to the external monitor
• Close the computer lid.
OR
• Press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor,
both.
OR
• Click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows 98 or
2000), or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP
Display Settings (Windows XP).
To adjust monitor resolution
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or 2000),
or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP).
2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area.
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To use dual display mode (Windows 98 or XP)
You can extend the desktop by connecting an external monitor to your notebook.
Dual display mode requires that your computer display be set as shown in the table
below. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98), or
click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). Use the
Settings tab to make adjustments.
Notebook screen or
Display
13.3-inch, 14.1-inch, or
15-inch XGA TFT
15-inch SXGA+ TFT 1400x1050 pixels High Color (16-bit) or
Screen area Colors
800x600 pixels or
1024×768 pixels
256 colors or
High Color (16 bit) or
True Color (24 bit)
True Color (32-bit)
1. Set your notebook display settings according to the table above. (The display settings
vary by model.)
2. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn
Off (Windows XP).
3. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the rear of the
computer or the port replicator.
4. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on.
5. Press the blue standby button to turn on the computer. Windows will detect the
second monitor and attempt to load the proper display driver. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
6. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings (Windows 98) or Start, Control
Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings (Windows XP). Position the second
monitor to the right or left of your notebook display to match your monitor location.
7. Make sure that the Settings box “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor” is
checked.
You can change the Screen area and Colors settings for the second monitor by selecting
Display #2. These settings can be different from your notebook display settings.
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To use a TV set as monitor
You can connect your computer to a television set and then use it as a display. On some
notebook PC models, the computer’s LCD display continues to be active when you use a
TV set.
To connect a TV set
1. Connect a video cable (75 Ohm, with compatible RCA plugs) from the TV set to the
TV output port on the rear of the computer or the port replicator. (You don’t need to
turn the computer off.)
2. Connect an audio cable from the computer’s headphone audio jack (using a 3.5mm or
1/8” stereo plug) to the left and right audio jacks (using two RCA plugs) on the TV
set.
3. Connect the TV set to a power source and turn it on.
To activate and adjust the TV display
• If you are running the DVD player, turn it off while you activate the TV display.
• Click the television icon in the system tray of the taskbar, and select TV from the
options list. The computer’s display will change to 640x480.
OR
Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart.
OR
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or
2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows
XP).
2. On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
3. On the Displays tab, activate the TV output.
• The TV options list includes selections to center the TV image and to adjust the
position of the TV image.
• If available, use the Intel Technology Graphics icon in the task bar to make other
adjustments.
• On some models, you may need to change the Television Type in the Main menu of
the BIOS Setup utility—see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility“ on page 86.
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To disable TV
Different models of the notebook PC disable TV mode in different ways.
To return the system to normal LCD display mode, click the television icon in the system
tray and do one of the following, depending on your PC model:
• Click LCD.
OR
• Click the TV option to deselect it.
OR
• Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Control
Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). On the Settings tab, click
the Advanced button and disable the TV display.
Selecting Exit from the monitor or display icon pop-up menu removes the icon
from the system tray. If you do this, you can access the TV settings from the
Control Panel as described in the above steps.
Restart the computer to restore the television icon.
Note
To use the port replicator
(On models provided with a docking connector.) With the optional port replicator, you
can connect external components—and then avoid disconnecting and reconnecting them
each time you take the computer on the road. You can find additional information about
the port replicator in the manual that comes with it.
The port replicator does not come with its own AC adapter. You use the AC adapter
from the notebook PC to power the PC and the port replicator together.
To connect to the port replicator
1. Plug in the AC adapter to house power, then connect it to the rear of the port
replicator. Make sure that the AC status light is on.
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2. Align the computer with the locator pins on the port replicator.
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3. Press the computer down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the dock status light
is on.
4. Open the computer and press the blue standby button to turn it on.
After the computer is turned on, you can close the lid while it is running.
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To disconnect from the port replicator
1. Press down on the release tab on the right side of the port replicator.
Note
2. Lift the computer from the port replicator.
To connect an IEEE1394 device
(Provided for selected models.) The IEEE1394 port provides a high-speed serial
connection for a wide variety of external devices. If your computer includes an
IEEE1394 port, you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment,
disk drives, printers, and other computers.
• Attach the device’s IEEE1394 cable to the IEEE1394 port on the back of the
computer. Windows automatically recognizes the device.
If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the
HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for the latest version of the
driver for the device.
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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer
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Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility that
enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your
computer to your individual work needs.
The settings made in the BIOS Setup utility control the hardware and therefore have a
fundamental effect on how the computer operates.
To run the BIOS Setup utility
1. Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. Select the options you want. You can find a complete list of available options in
BIOS Setup utility options on page 164.
4. After you have finished making changes, press F10 (or select Exit, Saving Changes
and Exit).
5. Press Enter to confirm and restart the computer.
If the settings cause a conflict between devices while restarting, the system prompts you
to run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are marked.
The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility. Press the Right and Left
arrow keys to move from one menu to another. Press the Down and Up arrow keys to
move among parameters in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to move through values for the
current parameter or press Enter to change a setting.
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Installing RAM Modules
The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM
expansion modules. Use HP PC-133 or higher SDRAM modules only.
Note
If you are using Windows 98, you must expand the hibernate partition before installing
more RAM. The hibernate partition (default size, 256MB) must be at least as large as
the total RAM installed. (The hibernate partition is used to store the current Windows
session before the system enters hibernation.)
See “Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98)“ on page 90. Expanding the
hibernate partition will delete all the data on your hard drive, so be sure to back up your
data first. Following the partition expansion, you must reinstall Windows from the
Recovery CD.
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Installing RAM Modules
CAUTION
Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Handle the RAM module
only by its three non-connector edges. Otherwise, you may damage the module due
to electrostatic discharge. Always discharge the static electricity from your body by
touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the computer
before touching or installing the memory module.
To install a RAM expansion module
To increase your computer’s RAM, you can install a RAM module in the expansion slot
on the bottom of the computer.
You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure.
1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off
Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).
2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
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3. Turn the computer over, loosen the screws in the RAM expansion cover (the cover
retains the screws), and remove the cover.
Note
4. Insert the RAM expansion module into the connector at about a 30° angle until it’s
fully inserted. Then press down at both sides of the module until it latches.
5. Replace the RAM expansion module door.
6. Insert the battery.
Windows 98 only: if you increase your computer’s memory to more than 512 MB, the
computer will not be able to hibernate unless you also increase the size of the hibernate
partition on the hard disk—see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk“ on
page 159.
You can also replace the computer’s system RAM module—see “To replace the system
RAM module,” below.
To remove a RAM expansion module
You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure.
1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off
Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).
2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
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3. Turn the computer over, loosen the screws in the RAM expansion cover (the cover
retains the screws), and remove the cover.
4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM expansion module by pushing them
gently outward (away from the sides of the module). When you release the latches,
the free edge of the module pops up.
5. Pull the module out of the connector.
6. Replace the RAM expansion module cover.
To replace the system RAM module
If needed, you can replace your computer’s system RAM module to increase the
computer’s RAM.
1. If your computer is docked, undock it.
2. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off
Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).
3. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
4. Turn the computer over, loosen the screws in the system RAM cover (the cover
retains the screws), and remove the cover.
5. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module by pressing them outward, so
that the free edge of the module pops up.
6. Pull the module out of the connector.
7. Carefully insert the edge of the new RAM module into the connector at about a 30°
angle until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap
closed.
8. Replace the cover.
9. Reinstall the battery.
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Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98)
Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98)
You can create the hibernate partition by booting from the Recovery CD. The partitioning
and recovery process takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Do not interrupt the process
or unplug the AC adapter until the process is completed.
CAUTION
This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all data on the disk. Be
sure to back up all data from your hard disk before you begin this procedure. After
the hard disk drive is formatted, you’ll need to reinstall any applications.
1. Back up all data from your hard disk.
2. If you want to install additional RAM, do so now.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
4. Insert the Recovery CD (disc 1) in the CD-ROM drive. If the computer is turned off,
insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the drive door to open it.
5. Turn on or restart the computer.
6. When you see the HP logo, press ESC to display the Boot menu.
7. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press Enter.
8. Click Continue, then Advanced.
9. If you want to choose a nondefault partition size, select a size from the Hibernate
Partition Size drop-down list. Note: In Windows 98, the size of the hibernate partition
must equal or exceed the total memory (RAM) in your system.
10. If you want to create a hibernate partition without recovering the operating system,
select the “Do not load operating system” checkbox and select one of the partition
options.
11. Choose Continue.
12. Click OK to begin. Insert the next disc if prompted.
13. Important: when you are prompted to restart your computer, first undock it if it is
docked, then remove the Recovery CD and press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
14. Follow the onscreen instructions for setting up Windows.
15. When Windows setup is complete, reinstall any applications and restore backed-up
data.
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Updating Windows Drivers
From time to time, HP releases updated versions of the drivers for your computer. These
updates are intended to fix any problems that could be encountered in the drivers, and to
keep your computer running smoothly.
In addition, HP normally provides drivers for other versions of Microsoft Windows, in
case you decide to install a different version of Windows.
• Download the latest drivers for your computer from www.hp.com/go/support.
Follow the instructions included with the drivers.
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Updating Windows Drivers
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Installing Retail Windows XP
Installing Retail Windows XP
Windows XP comes factory-installed on your HP notebook. The following procedure
installs a retail version of Windows XP. If you install a retail version of Windows XP,
you need to manually install the HP notebook-specific drivers.
This chapter describes how to:
• Prepare for software installation.
• Install a retail version of Windows XP.
• Install video support.
• Install audio support.
• Install modem support.
• Install integrated LAN support.
• Install wireless LAN support.
• Install HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface utilities.
• Install touchpad support.
• Install USB-to-serial dongle.
• Install the OneTouch utility.
• Install the Desktop Zoom utility.
• Install the Java Virtual Machine.
• Configure recommended power management.
Requirements
• HP notebook
• Windows XP CD-ROM
• HP notebook Recovery CD
• HP notebook drivers for Windows XP. Location: HP notebook Recovery CD in
\HP\DRIVERS\ or at www.hp.com.
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Installing Retail Windows XP
Important: Before installing Windows XP please install the latest BIOS for your
HP notebook.
To check your BIOS version, do the following:
1. Start the HP notebook.
2. Press F2 to enter Setup when prompted.
3. Check the BIOS Version in the upper left corner.
You can download the latest HP notebook BIOS from http://www.hp.com.
To prepare for software installation
HP recommends that you repartition and format your hard disk before installing retail
Windows XP. This will delete all content on the HDD so make sure you have a backup
of your data and SW before continuing. Follow the instructions below to repartition and
format your hard disk and create the diagnostic partition.
1. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD drive.
2. Boot the HP notebook, press ESC and select the CD-ROM/DVD as the boot device.
3. Click “Continue” on the Recovery screen to enter the menu.
4. Click “Advanced” on the Recovery CD menu.
5. Choose the option “Do not load operating system” then choose “Hibernate partition
only” and click Continue.
6. Click “OK” to proceed with repartitioning.
7. When the message “Hibernate partition successfully created” appears on screen,
remove the Recovery CD (you will reboot the computer before installing retail
Windows XP, as described below).
A diagnostic partition has now been created, and Hewlett-Packard’s hardware diagnostics
software has been placed on this partition. To use this hardware diagnostics software in
the future, press F10 during boot of the system.
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Installing Retail Windows XP
To install retail Windows XP
1. Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Reboot the HP notebook, press ESC when you see the HP logo and select the
CD-ROM/DVD drive as the boot device. If the message “Press any key to boot from
CD” appears, press any key to continue booting from the CD.
3. At the “Welcome to Setup” screen, press Enter to begin.
4. Read the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press Page Down until you reach the
end of the document. Press F8 to agree.
5. In the list of existing partitions select “Unpartitioned space” and press ENTER. This
will configure your hard drive with one large partition. If you want another
partitioning scheme, press C and follow instructions on screen.
6. Highlight your choice of file system, then press ENTER. After formatting and
copying files the HP notebook will reboot and continue installation.
7. Click Customize to change your Regional settings if needed, then click Next to
continue.
8. Enter your name and organization, then click Next.
9. Enter the Product Key, then click Next. The Product Key is located on the Certificate
of Authenticity that you received with your retail version of Windows XP.
10. XP Home only: Enter a computer name then click Next to continue.
XP Pro only: Enter a computer name and an Administrator password. Confirm the
Administrator password then click Next to continue. The password is used to
administer User IDs and Windows XP security. The computer name is used by other
computers on the network to access your HP notebook.
11. Enter modem dialing information for your region, then click Next.
12. Enter the correct Time Zone and Date and Time, then click Next.
13. In the “Network Settings” window choose “Typical”, then click Next.
14. XP Pro only: In the “Workgroup or Computer Domain” window click Next. The
HP notebook will now finalize OS installation and reboot.
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15. If the Display Settings window appears, click OK, then click OK in the Monitor
Settings window to continue. After clicking OK in the Display Settings window the
LCD display may suddenly go black. In this case, reboot the HP notebook. This
scenario will only occur once. The following steps may not occur. In this case,
continue to driver installations.
16. At the “Welcome to Microsoft Windows” screen, click Next to configure XP.
17. Choose the appropriate connection option for Internet connection or choose to skip
this screen if you do not wish to connect to the Internet at this time.
18. Decide if you want to activate Windows XP now or later, then click Next.
19. Create user accounts by listing the names of the users, then click Next.
20. Remove the Windows XP CD and click Finish to finalize your configuration of XP.
Retail Windows XP is now installed on the HP notebook. The HP notebook-specific
drivers will be installed next.
To install video support
A built-in video driver exists in Windows XP, but HP recommends using the HP-specific
driver. The HP driver will add features like Open GL support and the TV-Out applet.
The driver is located on the Recovery CD in \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO.
1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO\SETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD.
2. Click Next on the “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” window.
3. Click Yes to accept the license agreement.
4. Remove the Recovery CD and click Finish to finalize installation and reboot the
HP notebook.
5. Go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes and select the Display icon then
click the Settings tab.
6. Change the screen area to match the size of the display (either 1024x768 or
1400x1050, see list below), then click Apply.
HP notebook with 15.1" SXGA+ Display: 1400x1050
HP notebook with 15.1" XGA Display: 1024x768
HP notebook with 14.1" XGA Display: 1024x768
HP notebook with 13.3" XGA Display: 1024x768
7. Click Yes to keep the settings.
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To install audio support
A built-in audio driver exists in Windows XP, but HP recommends using the HP-specific
driver.
1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\AUDIO\ESSETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD.
2. Click Next in the “Welcome…” window.
3. Click “No, I will restart my computer later.” and click Finish. Continue installing
other drivers.
To install modem support
Keep the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive during this installation.
1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\MODEM\SETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD.
2. Click Next in the “Welcome…” window, then Next to start the installation.
3. Click “No, I will restart my computer later.” and click Finish. Continue installing
other drivers.
To install integrated LAN support
1. Click Start, Control Panel. Choose “Performance and Maintenance” then click the
System icon.
2. Select the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button.
3. Double-click “Network Adapter”, then right-click “Intel PRO/100 VE…”.
4. Choose “Update Driver…” from the menu.
5. When the hardware wizard appears, click Next.
6. Click Finish to finalize the installation.
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To install wireless LAN support
Some models of this HP notebook have built-in wireless LAN. The driver is located on
the Recovery CD in the HP\DRIVERS\WIRELESS directory. In addition to this driver it
is also necessary to install the HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface applet
(version 1.11 or later). The applet provides the support for the wireless on/off button
located below the display on the right-hand side.
1. Click Start, Control Panel. Choose “Performance and Maintenance” then click the
System icon.
2. Select the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button.
3. Double-click the “Network Controller” under “Other Devices”.
4. Click the “Reinstall Driver” button.
5. When the hardware wizard appears, select “Install from a list…” and click Next.
6. Select “include this location”, provide the path to the driver, then click Next to
continue. (The LAN driver is located on the Recovery CD in the
\HP\DRIVERS\WIRELESS directory.)
7. Click Finish to finalize the installation.
To install the HP Display Settings and Configuration
Interface (HPCI) utility
HP Display Settings provides support for the following features:
• User interface to control which of the available displays should be active (notebook
display panel, external monitor, TV).
• Slider controls for adjusting the brightness and contrast (if applicable) of the
notebook display panel. These controls do not affect the external monitor or TV.
• An icon in the taskbar for quick access to these controls.
• Adds sticky key and filtered key accessibility features to the Fn key.
HP Configuration Interface device implements the following features:
• On certain systems, volume and mute control implemented through the operating
system that is actively be reflected in the user interface.
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• The Rewind, Play/Pause, Stop, and FForward button controls for a Music CD-ROM
or DVD movie on certain notebooks.
1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\HPCI\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD.
2. Click Next then Yes to accept the license agreement.
3. Click Next to continue, then OK in the “…has been successfully installed” box.
To install touchpad support
If a retail version of Windows XP is installed, the touchpad support must be added. This
driver is located on the Recovery CD in \HP\DRIVERS\TOUCHPAD.
1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\TOUCHPAD\SETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD.
2. Choose the language of this installation then click OK.
3. Click Next at the Welcome screen then Next again.
4. Click Next to accept Current Settings.
5. Click “No, I will restart my computer later.” and click Finish. Continue installing
other drivers.
To install support for the USB-to-serial dongle
If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows XP and want to use a serial device, you’ll
need to install this dongle.
1. To start the installation, plug the USB-to-serial dongle into one of the USB ports on
the HP notebook.
2. In the “Welcome to the Found New Hardware…” window (found USB <-> serial)
click Next.
3. Click Finish to finalize the installation.
4. In the next “Welcome to the Found New Hardware…” window (found USB serial
port) click Next.
5. Click Finish to finalize the installation.
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