HP 13-S195NR - Manual

User's Guide 5 Contents Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC ...........................................................................9 Taking Inventory .........................................................................................................10 Software bundled on your computer ......

User's Guide 9 Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory 10 User's Guide Taking Inventory • HP Pavilion Notebook PC. • Main battery. • AC adapter and power cord. • Telephone cord. • Quick Start sheet. • The HP Pavilion Notebook PC Setup Guide . • Pavilion Notebook Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore ...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory User's Guide 11 Electronic Registration Permits quick and easy registration of your computer. See “To registeryour computer ” for details. Adobe Acrobat Reader Allows you to read documents in Acrobat format, which is usedfrequently on the Web. HP...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory 12 User's Guide To find more information Congratulations! Your Pavilion Notebook PC sets a new standard in personal computing.It is compact and easy to carry, and is infused with the quality and attention to detail thatare the hallmark of Hewlett...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook User's Guide 13 Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Front view 1 Latch to open the computer 2 Built-in microphone 3 Blue power button 4 Status lights (see "Status lights") 5 Built-in speakers 6 Tou...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 14 User's Guide 7 Click buttons 8 CD player power 9 CD player buttons 10 CD-ROM drive or DVD drive 11 Kensington lock slot (security connector) 12 Modem phone jack Side view 13 PC Card eject button 14 PC Card and Car...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook User's Guide 15 Rear view 16 Parallel port 17 Serial port 18 VGA port (external monitor) 19 Audio out (external speaker) 20 Microphone jack 21 Infrared port 22 USB port 23 PS/2 port 24 AC adapter jack

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 16 User's Guide Bottom view 24 Battery 25 Battery latch 26 RAM expansion cover 27 Hard disk drive 28 Hard disk drive latch and locking screw 29 System-off button (for resetting computer) 30 Port replicator connector

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook User's Guide 17 Status lights 1 Power 2 AC connected 3 Battery 4 Caps Lock 5 Num Lock 6 Scroll Lock 7 Floppy disk drive access 8 Hard disk drive access 9 CD-ROM or DVD access

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer User's Guide 19 Setting Up the Computer To install the battery WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst orexplode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycledor disp...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer 20 User's Guide To connect a phone line Your Pavilion Notebook has a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PCCard modem or an external modem to connect to a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the (modem) phon...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer User's Guide 21 To turn on the computer Press the blue power button above the keyboard. Windows starts automatically. If youare turning on the computer for the first time, go to “To set up Windows” on page 21. The power status light (see “...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer 22 User's Guide 1. Press the blue power button. 2. The Windows Setup program starts automatically. 3. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. During setup, you are prompted to: • Enter a user name. • Register your computer. •...

Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer User's Guide 23 By fax If a printer is connected to your computer, you can print a copy of your registration andfax it to HP. You will find the fax number on the registration form. By completing registration, you will: • Record your owners...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Operating the Computer 26 User's Guide 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. (Press and ...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Operating the Computer User's Guide 27 The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is thesame menu that appears when you click the right mouse button while pointing at theapplication. Windows key combinations Key combination Does ...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Operating the Computer 28 User's Guide To adjust the display If your computer has an HPA display, you can adjust the display contrast. • To increase the contrast, press Fn+F1. • To decrease the contrast, press Fn+F2. There is no brightness control. If your computer has...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Operating the Computer User's Guide 29 To use the touch pad The touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that controls the motion and speed ofthe pointer on the screen, is built into your computer. 1. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Securing the Computer 30 User's Guide Securing the Computer To set up password protection You can protect your computer from access by another user when you set up passwordprotection, which is available either through Windows (software) or through the BIOSSetup utility...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Securing the Computer User's Guide 31 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 and Close. To activate password p...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Securing the Computer 32 User's Guide 2. Loop the cable to create a slipknot around the stationary object—make sure it can’tslip off. 3. Insert the lock into the computer's security connector and release the key. Store thekey in a safe place away from the computer. To ...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort User's Guide 33 Working in Comfort WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated withergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit ourergonomics Web site at www.hp.com/ergo. Thank you for selec...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 34 User's Guide RSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such ascarpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting children. What causes RSI? The specific causes of RSI have not been established....

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort User's Guide 35 Your Chair It's very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting position and offers thefollowing features: • A stable base, such as five legs with casters. Make sure the casters are designed for the type of floor you hav...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 36 User's Guide • A freely rotating swivel so you can move easily from side-to-side. • Fully adjustable and padded armrests. The chair arms should not interfere with adjusting the chair or moving it close to your work surface. Your Work Surface Ideal...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort User's Guide 37 • Legs: Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on thefloor. If necessary, use a footrest, but double check that you have yo...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 38 User's Guide • The top of your monitor screen should be at or slightly below eye level. Most HPmonitors come with a tilt-and-swivel feature that makes it easy to adjust the screenposition. • To avoid obscuring your view, the screen should be posit...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort User's Guide 39 twisting. Some users prefer a document holder mounted to the monitor while othersprefer the document holder positioned between the screen and keyboard. • If the primary task is to view documents rather than using the monitor, the docu...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 40 User's Guide (25 to 30 inches) above the floor and tilt forward and backward to help you find themost comfortable position. Note that research has shown that there may be lessmuscle tension in shoulders and forearms with the keyboard tilted away f...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort User's Guide 41 • When using a stylus or light pen with a graphics tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly.Keep your hand and fingers relaxed and try to maintain a neutral posture in yourhand, wrist and forearm. • If you use your thumb to rotate the ba...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 42 User's Guide General • Work Surface Height: Adjust either your seat height, work surface, or both, to position the work surface at approximately elbow height. • Work Surface Arrangement: Make sure frequently used equipment is within easy reach. Fo...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort User's Guide 43 Overall • Look away from the screen from time to time to help reduce eyestrain. Focus ondistant objects briefly, and blink periodically to lubricate your eyes. You also shouldhave your eyes checked on a regular basis and ensure your e...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Working in Comfort 44 User's Guide Preparing Your Mobile Work Environment • Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair isnot available, you can use a pillow or rolled-up towel to provide lower back support. • Try to keep your thi...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Caring for Your Computer User's Guide 45 Caring for Your Computer The following are 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, as well...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Caring for Your Computer 46 User's Guide • Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program, such as the included VirusScan, to check the integrityof your files and operating system. Since new viruses appear freq...

Using the Pavilion Notebook PC Caring for Your Computer User's Guide 47 To clean your computer You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or withwater containing a mild detergent. • Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow water inside the case. • Do not use an...

Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption 50 User's Guide Managing Power Consumption When you are not using your computer, you will want to maximize battery operatingtime without compromising performance. It is not necessary to turn the computer off inorder to reduce power consumption ...

Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption User's Guide 51 System standby Action Turns off the display and hard disk drive toconserve battery power. Saves currentsession to RAM. When No activity of the keyboard or mouse, nodisk drive access, and no port (serial,parallel, and IR) activit...

Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption 52 User's Guide System standby Action Turns off the display and hard disk drive.Saves current session to RAM. When Fn+F3 or Fn+F4 or Start, Shut Down,Standby. Resume Press the blue power button to return toyour current session. System standby c...

Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power 54 User's Guide Using Battery Power To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light (second from left) reports the following information: Green AC attached—battery full Orange AC attached—battery charging Red AC atta...

Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power User's Guide 55 To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically lowlevel. First you will hear a high-pitched beep. Then, if you have not taken restorativeaction within a short time...

Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power 56 User's Guide To control the processor speed If your computer contains a high-speed Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStepTechnology, you can change settings that control the processor speed. If the taskbarcontains an Intel SpeedStep Technology ...

Making Connections Using Your Modem 58 User's Guide Using Your Modem By connecting your modem to a telephone line, your PC can communicate with othercomputers throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mailmessages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your Pavilion...

Making Connections Using Your Modem User's Guide 59 2. Double-click the Easy Internet Signup icon on the desktop. This will launch anInternet setup wizard, which will help you locate an Internet service provider in yourarea. − or − Click Start, Programs, Online Services and select one of the listed ...

Making Connections Using Your Modem 60 User's Guide To disconnect from the Internet You remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the computer, disconnect thephone line from the computer, or give a command to hang up the connection. • To disconnect from AOL, use the Sign Off menu. • To di...

Making Connections Using Your Modem User's Guide 61 To send and receive faxes The modem and QuickLink III fax software included with your Pavilion PC enable youto use the computer to send and receive faxes. To start QuickLink III • Click Start, Programs, QuickLink III, QuickLink III. The first time ...

Making Connections Using Your Modem 62 User's Guide To view and print a fax 1. In QuickLink III, 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 on the selected printer. 4. To see the next new fax, click the Next Fax button. To s...

Making Connections Using Your Modem User's Guide 63 For example, to force the internal modem to connect with the V.34 modulation: 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click Modem. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click the Connection tab. 5. Click Advanced. 6. In the “Extra settings” field, typ...

Making Connections Connecting PC Cards 64 User's Guide Connecting PC Cards The PC Card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communicationcapabilities of the Pavilion Notebook. The Pavilion supports standard Type I, II, and IIIPC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). You can use two Type I or...

Making Connections Connecting PC Cards User's Guide 65 2. Flip the eject button out, so that it is sticks out from the side of the computer. 3. Press the eject button to eject the PC Card. To reestablish network connection after resume When you are using a network PC card, it is possible that you wi...

Making Connections Connecting External Components 66 User's Guide Connecting External Components External components such as a printer, mouse, monitor, or keyboard may be connecteddirectly to your computer. However, if you have purchased the optional port replicator,you can use it to connect externa...

Making Connections Connecting External Components User's Guide 67 Pavilion Notebook ports 1 Parallel port 2 Serial port 3 VGA port (external monitor) 4 Audio out (external speaker) 5 Microphone jack 6 Infrared port 7 USB port 8 PS/2 port 9 AC adapter jack

Making Connections Connecting External Components 68 User's Guide Port replicator ports 9 Serial port 10 Parallel port 11 VGA port (external monitor) 12 PS/2 ports (2) 13 USB ports (2) 14 Audio In 15 Audio Out (external speaker) 16 Microphone jack 17 AC adapter jack To use the port replicator With t...

Making Connections Connecting External Components User's Guide 69 3. Press down until the computer clicks into place. Make sure that the dock status lightis on. 4. Open the computer and press the blue power button to turn it on. After the computer is turned on, you can close the lid while it is runn...

Making Connections Connecting External Components 70 User's Guide To connect a printer (or other parallel device) The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connectingdot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers. You may also use it to connect a parallel Zip drive. • Conne...

Making Connections Connecting External Components User's Guide 71 To connect a USB device Universal serial bus (USB) provides a bidirectional serial interface for adding peripheraldevices such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners on a single bus.The Pavilion Notebook provides...

Making Connections Connecting External Components 72 User's Guide Switching the display to the external monitor • Close the computer lid. –or– • Press Fn+F12 (or CTRL+ALT+F12 on an external keyboard) to cycle through thedisplay options: Pavilion Notebook display, external monitor, both. Adjusting mo...

User's Guide 75 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility 76 User's Guide Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility thatenables you to make changes to the s...

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM modules User's Guide 81 Installing RAM modules The Pavilion Notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up totwo RAM expansion modules. Use HP SDRAM modules only; EDO RAM is notsupported. Your computer’s computer chips are...

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Removing RAM modules User's Guide 83 Removing RAM modules After you remove the RAM expansion cover, do the following: 1. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM expansion module by pushing themgently outward (away from the sides of the module). 2. When...

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Replacing a hard disk drive 84 User's Guide Replacing a hard disk drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. From the Start menu, shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn t...

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Expanding the Hibernate Partition User's Guide 85 Expanding the Hibernate Partition You can create the Hibernate partition by booting from the Recovery CD. Thepartitioning and recovery process takes approximately 20 minutes—do not interrupt theprocess or unplu...

Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 88 User's Guide Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, andsupplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date ofpurchase, for the...

Service and Support Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC 90 User's Guide Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for your computer. If youhave questions or problems, here are the resources available to you: • Look up information in this User...

Service and Support Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC User's Guide 91 • latest support telephone numbers for HP products To call HP for Service and Support If you are unable to solve a problem with your computer, you can call the HP CustomerCare Center. The Customer Care Center will assist you at...

Service and Support Obtaining Repair Service 92 User's Guide Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair service To receive warranty repair service, contact the appropriate HP Customer Care Center.Check “To call HP for Service and Support” on page 93 for the phone number. The support technic...

User's Guide 95 Solving Problems with Your Computer

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 96 User's Guide Troubleshooting Techniques Audio Problems If sound is not audible • Press Fn+Up Arrow several times. • Click the speaker icon on the taskbar to ensure that Mute is not checked. • When you are operating your computer in MS...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques User's Guide 97 4. If the default has been changed, select CD-ROM/DVD for first boot device. 5. Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Reboot the computer. You may also want to test the CD-ROM drive with diagnostics. See Testing HardwareOperatio...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 98 User's Guide 8. Choose to manually select the monitor type. 9. Select Laptop Display Panel (in Windows 98) or Digital Flat Panel (in WindowsME) and click Next. 10. Click Next and then Finish. 11. Click Close. 12. Reduce the resolution...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques User's Guide 99 If the DVD is playing erratically • Dirt or smudges can cause a disc to skip. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. If the disc is badly scratched, it will have to be replaced. If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle • The...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 100 User's Guide Hard Disk Drive Problems If the computer’s hard drive doesn’t spin • Make sure the computer has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, making sure it is plugged into a power source and into the rear of the computer...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques User's Guide 101 If the pointing devices don’t work • Don’t touch the touch pad while booting or resuming. • Reset the computer. If a scroll mouse doesn’t work • Suspend or shut down the computer before you attach the scroll mouse, to en...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 102 User's Guide MIDI Problems If the computer is sometimes unable to play MIDI files • Download the latest audio driver from the technical support area of the HP Pavilion Notebook Web site (http://www.hp.com/notebooks). Modem Problems I...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 104 User's Guide If a PC card modem is not working • Disable the internal modem. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices. 5...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques User's Guide 105 Port Replicator Problems If a port on a port replicator isn’t working • Check that AC power is connected. • Try using the corresponding notebook port, while undocked. • See the manual for the port replicator. Power and B...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques User's Guide 107 • If the computer is performing an operation, it normally waits for the operation to finish. You may also want to test the power management system with diagnostics. See TestingHardware Operation. Printing Problems For mo...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques User's Guide 109 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the computer. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Advanced menu, check that Parallel Port or Serial Port is enabled. If the U...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 110 User's Guide Suspending and Resuming Problems If the computer takes a long time to resume after being suspended • In Windows 98 and Windows ME, the computer can take a minute or longer to resume when a network card is installed. Whil...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Testing Hardware Operation User's Guide 111 Testing Hardware Operation The Pavilion Notebook DiagTools program provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using individual hardware tests. The tests are desi...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software User's Guide 113 Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover an original Pavilion Notebook build, or you canuse it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating syst...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 114 User's Guide To replace a damaged Recovery CD If you lose or damage the Recovery CD , take your Pavilion Notebook PC to a local HP service center to get a replacement CD. Call the HP Customer Care Center—at(970) 635-1000 in...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software User's Guide 115 To recover an application Note The Recovery CDs restore all the software that was originally on your HP PavilionNotebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in the process. Therefore,to reinstall...

Solving Problems with Your Computer Sending Your Computer for Service 116 User's Guide Sending Your Computer for Service See “Obtaining Repair Service” to determine if your computer must be sent in forservice. If so, prepare your computer for shipment. 1. Important. Back up your hard disk drive. Whi...

User's Guide 117 Specifications and Regulatory Information

Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications 118 User's Guide Hardware and Software Specifications For the most up–to–date information on Pavilion Notebook PC specifications, go to theHP Pavilion Notebook Web site at www.hp.com/notebooks. HP Pavilion Notebook PC Har...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications 120 User's Guide Major ICs CPU: Intel Pentium III OR AMD-K6. North Bridge: 443DX OR 443BX. South Bridge: PIIX4e or PIIK4m.Video: SMI Lynx EM4 OR Trident Cyberblade 17 AGP. Audio: ESS M-2EM OR ESS M-3. CardBus: TI PCI1225....

Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications User's Guide 121 System Memory 00000 - 9FFFF System memory A0000 – BFFFF Video C0000 - CFFFF Video BIOS D0000 - DBFFF Free (valid uses: upper memory blocks (UMBs) or PC Card memory windows) DC000 - FFFFF System BIOS Syste...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications 122 User's Guide DMA Channels 0 ECP parallel port (if enabled) 1 DOS games (FM decoding) 2 Floppy disk drive 3 Fast IR (if enabled) 4 Cascade from secondary PMA controller 5 Free 6 Free 7 Free

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information User's Guide 123 Safety Information Power Cords The power cord supplied with the Pavilion Notebook AC adapter should match the plugand voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter hasbeen obtained using ...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information 124 User's Guide Battery Safety • To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metalobject to touch the battery contacts. • The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible HP Pavilion Notebookmodel...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information User's Guide 125 Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the HP Pavilion Notebook PCcomplies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the Pavilion Notebooknot expressly approved by Hewle...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 126 User's Guide Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard CompanyManager of Corporate Product Regulations3000 Hanover StreetPalo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.A. (415) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name...

User's Guide 129 Index A AC adapter connecting, 19status light, 17 address HP Customer Care Web site, 12HP Web site, 12 APM, 50Audio Out jack location on Pavilion, 15 B battery installing, 19latch location, 16location, 16low power warning, 55recharging, 19safety, 124status, 54status light, 17trouble...