Home
HP
Laptop
Notebook Series
HP Notebook Series Hardware Guide
4
of 1
of 1 rating
166 pages
Give review
Manual
Specs
To Next Page
To Next Page
To Previous Page
To Previous Page
Loading...
Dri
ves
Hard
war
e Guide
4–7
Using t
he I
D
E Driv
e Ligh
t
The IDE (Integrated Dri
ve Electronics) light turns on when the
internal hard dri
ve or an optical dri
ve is being accessed. The light
is also referred to as the hard dri
ve/optical dri
ve acti
vity light.
Identify
ing the ID
E dri
ve li
ght
Identify
ing the ID
E dri
ve li
ght
77
79
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
Table of Contents
4
1 Hardware Components
9
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
9
Display
9
Touchpad
11
Top Components
13
Power Lights
13
Keyboard and Drive Lights
15
Power and Volume Controls
17
Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys
19
Wireless On/Off Button and Application Keys
21
Function and Keypad Keys
22
Front Components
24
Rear Components
28
Left-Side Components
30
Right-Side Components
34
Bottom Components
38
Labels
40
Additional Standard Components
41
Documentation Library CD
41
Cords, Cables and Adapters
42
2 Touchpad and Keyboard
43
Using the Touchpad
43
Setting Touchpad Preferences
46
Using the Hotkeys
47
Hotkey Quick Reference
49
Hotkey Procedures
50
Hotkey Commands
50
Using Quick Launch Buttons
53
Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons
54
Keypad
55
Using the Keypad
55
3 Battery Packs
60
Running the Notebook on Battery Power
60
Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack
61
Charging a Battery Pack
63
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information
64
Accessing the Battery Charge Display
64
Placing the Power Meter Icon on the Taskbar
65
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
65
Identifying a Low-Battery Condition
65
Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition
65
Verifying Hibernation Settings
66
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
66
Calibrating a Battery Pack
67
When to Calibrate
67
How to Calibrate
67
Discharging the Battery Pack
68
Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings
69
Conserving Power as You Work
69
Storing a Battery Pack
70
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
71
Finding more Power Information
71
4 Drives
72
About Drive Terms
72
Caring for Drives and Drive Media
74
Caring for Drives
74
Caring for Drive Media
75
Using Drive Media
75
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation
75
Displaying Media Contents
76
Adding a Drive to the System
77
Using the IDE Drive Light
78
Inserting and Removing Drive Media
79
Inserting a CD or DVD
79
Removing a CD or DVD (with Power)
81
Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power)
83
Inserting a Diskette (Select Models)
85
Removing a Diskette (Select Models)
86
Installing an Optional HP USB Digital Drive
87
(Select Models)
87
Installing an Optional SD Memory Card
88
Connecting an Optional Digital Drive to the USB Port
89
Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into an Optional Digital Bay
93
Removing an Optional Digital Drive from an Optional Digital Bay
95
Finding Optional Drive Software Information
96
5 Audio and Video
97
Adjusting Volume
97
Using the Volume Buttons
97
Using the Volume Control Icon
98
Using the Internal Speakers
99
Connecting an Audio Device
100
Identifying Audio Jacks
100
Using the Microphone Jack
101
Using the Audio-Out Jack
102
Connecting an S-Video Device
103
Connecting the Audio
103
Turning a Video Device on and off
105
Changing the Color Television Format
105
6 External Device Connections
107
Connecting a Standard Device
107
Connecting a USB Device
108
Using a USB Device
109
Linking to an Infrared Device (Select Models)
110
Setting up an Infrared Transmission
111
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared
112
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock
113
7 Modem and Network Connections
115
Using the Modem (Select Models)
115
Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack
117
Connecting the Modem with an Adapter
119
Special Restrictions in Certain Countries
120
Changing Your Modem Settings
120
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
121
Turning a Network Connection off and on
123
Making Wireless Network Connections
124
Turning Wireless Communication on and off
126
Connecting to a Wireless Network
128
Checking the Wireless Connection Status
128
Making Bluetooth Wireless Connections
129
8 Hardware Upgrades
130
Obtaining Upgrades
130
Using PC Cards
131
Selecting a PC Card
131
Configuring a PC Card
131
Inserting a PC Card
132
Stopping and Removing a PC Card
134
Using Digital Media Cards (Select Models)
135
Inserting an Optional Digital Media Card
136
Removing an Optional Digital Media Card
138
Disabling an Optional Digital Media Card
139
Increasing Memory
140
Displaying Memory Information
140
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
141
Replacing the Hard Drive
150
Finding more Upgrade Information
157
9 Specifications
158
Operating Environment
158
Rated Input Power
159
Other manuals for HP Notebook Series
Hardware And Software Guide
190 pages
Reference Guide
102 pages
4
Based on 1 rating
Ask a question
Give review
Questions and Answers:
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HP Notebook Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Ask a question
HP Notebook Series Specifications
General
Brand
HP
Model
Notebook Series
Category
Laptop
Language
English
Related product manuals
HP Notebook
125 pages
HP 15 Notebook PC
124 pages
HP 241 G1 Notebook PC
79 pages
HP nx6125 - Notebook PC
224 pages
HP nc6320 - Notebook PC
38 pages
HP Pavilion Notebook PC
74 pages
HP nx6310 - Notebook PC
252 pages
HP G61-400 - Notebook PC
30 pages
HP G72-100 - Notebook PC
127 pages
HP Compaq Notebook series
152 pages
HP Pavilion 14 Notebook PC
95 pages
HP Pavilion Notebook PC 17
5 pages
To Next PageTo Next PageTo Previous PageTo Previous Page
Loading...
Need help?
General