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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
3
Specifications
9
1 Hardware
10
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Keys
12
Power Control
13
Lights
14
Buttons
15
Front Components
16
Rear Components
17
Connectors, Jacks and Ports
17
Vent
18
Left-Side Components
19
Connectors, Jacks and Components
19
Vent
20
Right-Side Components
21
Bottom Components
23
Bays and Memory Compartment
23
Vents
24
Additional Standard Components
24
Cables and Cord
25
Adapters and Battery Pack
26
Labels
27
Restoration and Documentation Discs
28
2 Keyboard
29
Touchpad
30
Identifying Touchpad Components
30
Using the Touchpad
31
Setting Touchpad Preferences
31
Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys
31
Identifying Fn and Function Keys
32
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference
33
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures
34
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands
34
Keypad
39
Quick Launch Buttons
40
Using Custom Assignments and Schemes
41
3 Power
42
Selecting a Power Source
42
About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown
44
Standby
44
Hibernation
45
Shutdown
46
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown
47
When Leaving Your Work
47
When External Power Supply Is Uncertain
47
When Using Drive Media
48
Using Default Power Settings
48
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators
49
Turning the Notebook or Display on or off
50
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures
51
Initiating or Resuming from Standby
52
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation
53
Managing Power Options
54
Displaying the Power Meter Icon
55
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme
56
Using Battery Power
57
Identifying the Power Lights
57
Switching between Battery and External Power
58
Charging a Battery Pack
58
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
59
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
59
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
61
Calibrating a Battery Pack
62
Discharging the Battery Pack
63
Recharging the Battery Pack
64
Storing a Battery Pack
65
Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures
66
Replacing a Battery Pack
67
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
68
4 Multimedia
69
Using the Speakers
69
Using the Volume Controls
70
Connecting an External Audio Device
71
Identifying the Audio Jacks
71
Using the Microphone Jack
72
Using the Headphone Jack
72
Connecting an S-Video Device
73
Connecting the Audio
73
Connecting the Video
74
Displaying a Video Image
75
Changing the Color Television Format
76
Using Multimedia Software
77
Selecting Multimedia Applications
78
Intervideo Windvd Player
79
Changing DVD Region Settings
81
Creating Cds
82
Choosing Recording Media
83
Creating Dvds Using Intervideo Windvd
84
Creator
84
5 Security
86
Security Feature Recommendations
86
Security Feature Quick Reference
87
Antivirus Software
88
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
89
Firewall Software
90
Quicklock
91
Passwords
92
Recording Your Passwords
92
Coordinating HP and Windows Passwords
93
Power-On Password
95
HP Administrator Setup Password
98
Using Drivelock
102
Setting Drivelock Passwords
102
Entering Drivelock Passwords
103
Changing Drivelock Passwords
103
Deleting Drivelock Protection
104
Device Disabling
105
Security Cable
106
6 Hardware Options and Upgrades
108
External Devices
108
Connecting a Monitor or Projector
109
Connecting a USB Device
109
Using a USB Device
110
Connecting a 1394 Device
111
Using a PC Card
112
Selecting a PC Card
112
Configuring a PC Card
112
Inserting a PC Card
113
Stopping and Removing a PC Card
115
Using an Expresscard
116
Configuring an Expresscard
117
Inserting an Expresscard
117
Removing an Expresscard
119
Using Digital Media
120
Using the Digital Media Light
121
Inserting Digital Memory Cards
122
Removing Digital Memory Cards
123
Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory Cards
124
Increasing Memory
124
Displaying Memory Information
125
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
126
7 Drives
131
About Drives
131
Caring for Drives
133
Hard Drive
134
Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light
134
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
135
Optical Drive
140
Inserting an Optical Disc
140
Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)
141
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
142
Playing an Optical Disc
143
Protecting Playback
144
Observing the Copyright Warning
144
Boot Order
145
Optional HP USB Digital Drive
145
Models Only)
145
Installing an Optional SD Memory Card
146
Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into the Digital Drive Bay
148
Removing an Optional Digital Drive from the Digital Drive Bay
149
Connecting a Digital Drive to a USB Port
150
8 Communications
152
Modem
152
Connecting the Modem
153
Network
153
Connecting a Network Cable
154
Turning a Network Connection off and on
154
Accessing the Network at Startup
154
Wireless Function (Select Models Only)
155
802.11 Wireless Technology
156
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
156
Turning on the Wireless Function
157
Setting up Your Own Wireless Network or Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network
157
Using Wireless Security Features
158
WLAN Software
158
9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities
160
Software Updates
160
Preparing for Software Updates
161
Accessing Notebook Rom Information
162
Downloading and Installing an Update
163
Downloading a Rom Update
164
System Restore
167
Setting a System Restore Point
167
Restoring to a System Restore Point
167
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System
168
Repairing the Operating System
169
Reinstalling the Operating System
170
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software
171
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
172
Using the Setup Utility
172
Opening the Setup Utility
172
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
173
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings
173
Exiting the Setup Utility
173
Notebook Dimensions
174
Operating Environment
175
Rated Input Power
176
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals
176
Finding more Environmental Information
178
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Reference Guide
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Model
Notebook Series
Category
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Language
English
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