HP AMC20493-001-KT3 - Manual

Reference Guide 7 Contents Getting Started with Your HP Notebook ..................................................................... 11 Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12 What’s in the box? .....................

Reference Guide 11 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook

Getting Started with Your HP NotebookTaking Inventory 12 Reference Guide Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing.Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality andattention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewle...

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory Reference Guide 13 • RAM modules for expanding memory. • Battery. • Port replicator. To find more information The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and relatedproducts. Source Description and Location Startup...

Getting Started with Your HP NotebookIdentifying Parts of the Computer 14 Reference Guide Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Computer open/close latch. 2. One-Touch buttons. 3. Keyboard status lights. 4. Power button. Turns the computer on and off. 5. Touch pad, scroll pad, click button...

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Reference Guide 15 Back View 13. AC adapter jack. 14. Two universal serial bus ports (USB). 15. LAN port*. 16. S-video port*. 17. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 18. Serial po...

Getting Started with Your HP NotebookIdentifying Parts of the Computer 16 Reference Guide Bottom View 28. Hard disk drive. 29. Battery latch. 30. RAM cover. 31. Reset button. 32. Docking port*. 33. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). * on certain models

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Reference Guide 17 Status Lights The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status,drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following diagram shows the main st...

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Reference Guide 19 Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated withergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working inComfort in the online HP Library, or ...

Getting Started with Your HP NotebookSetting Up Your Computer 20 Reference Guide To remove the battery 1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following: • Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode, or • Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Slide the battery’s release latch, and then slide th...

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Reference Guide 21 Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approvedadapter that meets the power requirements of the computer). If “75W” is printed below the AC adapter socket on t...

Getting Started with Your HP NotebookSetting Up Your Computer 22 Reference Guide Step 3: Connect a phone line If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if youprefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 1. Make sure the telephone li...

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Reference Guide 23 Step 4: Turn on the computer • Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The computer then bootsup, and Windows starts automatically. Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery p...

Getting Started with Your HP NotebookSetting Up Your Computer 24 Reference Guide Step 6: Register your notebook Be sure to register your computer. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you willreceive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide duringregistration allows us to...

Basic OperationOperating Your Computer 26 Reference Guide Operating Your Computer You can start and stop your computer using its power button. However, at certain timesyou may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on powerconsiderations, types of active connections, and s...

Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Reference Guide 27 To reset the computer Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, andwill not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed. • If possible, shut down Windows: press ...

Basic OperationOperating Your Computer 28 Reference Guide 3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER. If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot orderusing the BIOS Setup utility—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 118. To use the...

Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Reference Guide 29 Moving and selecting 1. Place your hands in a normal typing position. 2. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer tomove. 3. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left and righ...

Basic OperationOperating Your Computer 30 Reference Guide To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut keysequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press theappropriate second key, and then release both keys. This...

Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Reference Guide 31 To use the One-Touch buttons Your computer includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open adocument or Web site with a single press. • Press the One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, orWeb ...

Basic OperationOperating Your Computer 32 Reference Guide 3. Type a label for the button, and then select the application, document, folder, or Website you want the button to open. 4. If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select thatoption on the Onscreen Display ...

Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Reference Guide 33 To use the embedded keypad Your computer’s built-in keyboard includes an embedded keypad you can use to typenumbers and arithmetic operators. The keys in this keypad are marked using light bluecharacters. • Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedde...

Basic OperationOperating Your Computer 34 Reference Guide To adjust the display Changing the brightness • Press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to decrease or increase (respectively) the display’s brightness. –or– • Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings. Youhave the option of addi...

Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Reference Guide 35 To adjust the volume To increase or decrease the volume • Press Fn+PageUp or Fn+PageDown. • Press the back or front half of the volume control on the left side of the computer(certain models). • Click the speaker icon in the taskbar (if not ...

Basic OperationOperating Your Computer 36 Reference Guide 2. Select the presentation you want to show. If you don’t select one, you can choose onewhen you start the show. 3. If you want to change the video or power settings for the show, click Settings. To show the presentation • Click Start, All Pr...

Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Reference Guide 37 Using CDs or DVDs To insert or remove a CD or DVD CAUTION Do not remove a CD or DVD while the computer is reading it. Otherwise, thecomputer could stop responding and you could lose data. Be sure to press the CD or DVD onto the spindle. You can da...

Basic OperationUsing CDs or DVDs 38 Reference Guide To play DVD movies If your computer came with a DVD drive, it also includes DVD player software that letsyou play DVD movies. • Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, DVD Player, InterVideo WinDVD. You can also use Windows Media Player to play DVD ...

Basic Operation Securing Your Computer Reference Guide 39 Securing Your Computer To set up password protection You can protect your computer from access by another user when you set up passwordprotection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS Setup utility. Forcomplete protection, ...

Basic OperationSecuring Your Computer 40 Reference Guide • Press the HP Quick Lock button—the five One-Touch buttons are located above thekeyboard. –or– • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Lock Computer. This option may not be availablein all configurations. To unlock the computer, follow your normal log...

Basic Operation Securing Your Computer Reference Guide 41 To protect against viruses Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especiallyimportant if you use the Web. Your computer comes equipped with Norton AntiVirus software. You can get detailedinstructions fr...

Basic OperationWorking in Comfort with a Notebook PC 42 Reference Guide Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 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/...

Basic Operation Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Reference Guide 43 Using Your Mobile Computer • Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wristsshould be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than10 degrees up or down. If your...

Basic OperationTaking Care of Your Computer 44 Reference Guide Taking Care of Your Computer Use the following recommendations to maintain your computer during everyday use andprevent potential physical damage or data loss. To protect your hard disk drive Hard disk drives, as well as other internal c...

Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Computer Reference Guide 45 To safeguard your data • Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operationwhile the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, CD-RW, or network drives. • Use a...

Basic OperationTaking Care of Your Computer 46 Reference Guide To clean your computer • You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or withwater containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take careto keep water out of the case. • Do not use abras...

Batteries and Power ManagementManaging Power Consumption 48 Reference Guide Managing Power Consumption When you’re running your computer on battery power, you will want to maximizeoperating time without compromising performance. Your computer is designed to helpyou reduce power consumption and exten...

Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Reference Guide 49 The computer can also enter Hibernate mode if battery power reaches a critically lowlevel. (See “To respond to a low-battery warning” on page 52.) If this happens, you willfind on resuming that all your data has been saved,...

Batteries and Power ManagementManaging Power Consumption 50 Reference Guide To manage power manually In addition to allowing the computer to enter its power-saving modes automatically, youcan also put it into any of the following three modes whenever you need to. Power mode Does this… Use when… To e...

Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Reference Guide 51 Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery status light You computer has a battery status light—see “Status Lights” on page 17. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides ...

Batteries and Power ManagementUsing Battery Power 52 Reference Guide To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically lowlevel. The computer first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then,if you do not restore...

Modem and Network ConnectionsUsing the Modem 56 Reference Guide Using the Modem If your computer has a modem port, you can connect your modem to a telephone line andcommunicate with other computers throughout the world. You can explore the Internet,send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC t...

Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Reference Guide 57 To connect the modem CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications linecord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack. 1. Check that the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a ...

Modem and Network ConnectionsUsing the Modem 58 Reference Guide failed connection, you must wait one hour before trying the number again. If you dialbefore 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...

Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Reference Guide 59 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. • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and I...

Modem and Network ConnectionsUsing the Modem 60 Reference Guide To change your modem settings The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems inmost areas. However, in some situations, you may have to change modem settings tomatch local conditions. If you have question...

Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Reference Guide 61 To send and receive e-mail Sending and receiving e-mail requires an e-mail account with an Internet ServiceProvider or with your company’s communications system. If you are using AOL, e-mailservices are part of your AOL service. For an...

Modem and Network ConnectionsUsing the Modem 62 Reference Guide To send and receive faxes Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need anInternet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxeson your computer. Fax Console fax software ...

Modem and Network Connections Connecting to a LAN Reference Guide 63 Connecting to a LAN If your model has a LAN port, you can connect to local area networks (LANs). LANsgive you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporatenetwork, and possibly to the Internet. To...

Modem and Network ConnectionsMaking Wireless Network Connections 64 Reference Guide Making Wireless Network Connections If your computer includes a wireless on-off button—located on the right side of the frontof the computer—you can connect by radio to an 802.11 wireless local area network(LAN) and ...

Modem and Network ConnectionsMaking Wireless Network Connections 66 Reference Guide To turn wireless communication on and off Important Wireless networks and cellular modems are examples of devices that use wirelesscommunication. Such devices may be restricted in some situations or environments,such...

Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections Reference Guide 67 If you’re within range of your wireless network, your computer automatically connects.To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network Connections in ControlPanel and double-click the connection. Turnin...

Modem and Network ConnectionsMaking Wireless Bluetooth Connections 68 Reference Guide Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections If your computer includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it to make short-range radio connections to a wireless personal area network (PAN) and access otherBlueto...

Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections Reference Guide 69 Turning off Bluetooth communication Turning off communication ends any connection you have open. 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off Bluetooth communication without...

Modem and Network ConnectionsMaking Wireless Bluetooth Connections 70 Reference Guide To prepare for Bluetooth connections Before you use your computer to access other Bluetooth devices, you should configuresome basic settings. 1. Make sure Bluetooth communication is turned on—see the previous topic...

Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections Reference Guide 71 To send or receive files using Bluetooth If your computer includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, it supports the followingcommon protocols for transferring data. To use either protocol, both computers mustsuppo...

Modem and Network ConnectionsMaking Wireless Bluetooth Connections 72 Reference Guide To connect to a Bluetooth printer or serial device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth serial device—for example, you couldprint from a word processor to a Bluetooth serial printer. 1. Make sure Bluetooth ...

Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections Reference Guide 73 12. Double-click the printer icon for the Bluetooth printer you want to use, then double-click the serial port icon that is shown. When you see a message confirming thisprinter will use the Bluetooth COM port, cli...

Add-On DevicesConnecting PC Cards 76 Reference Guide Connecting PC Cards The computer’s PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding thecommunication capabilities of the computer. The computer supports standard Type II andIII PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). If your model has two eject but...

Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Reference Guide 77 Removing a PC Card CAUTION Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely RemoveHardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the computer. Otherwise, you couldlose data. 1. Before removing the card, click the Eject Hardware or...

Add-On DevicesConnecting External Devices 78 Reference Guide Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devices The diagrams below show your computer’s connectors for external devices and for theport replicator. Locating connectors on the computer 1. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse ...

Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Reference Guide 79 10. PC Card and CardBus slot. See “Connecting PC Cards” on page 76. 11. IEEE 1394 port (on certain models). 12. Audio ports. 13. Infrared port (on certain models). Locating connectors on the port replicator 14. AC adapter jack. 15. PS/2 k...

Add-On DevicesConnecting External Devices 80 Reference Guide Note Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make anysettings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include settingswitches to configure the equipment so that it will operate prope...

Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Reference Guide 81 Note If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and theHP Business Support Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for the latest version of thedriver for the device. To connect an audio device If your model ...

Add-On DevicesConnecting External Devices 82 Reference Guide Note If your model has a built-in microphone and you plug a device into the externalmicrophone port, the built-in microphone automatically turns off. When you plug adevice into the headphone port, the built-in speakers automatically turn o...

Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Reference Guide 83 monitors vary greatly, and the display quality of your monitor may not be optimal athigher settings. If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to only theexternal monitor. An alternative is to make o...

Add-On DevicesConnecting External Devices 84 Reference Guide composite phono (RCA-type) connection, a good-quality standard cable isrecommended. However, some S-video/composite adapters will not work for thisapplication. Contact HP Customer Care for more information. 2. Optional: connect an audio ca...

Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Reference Guide 85 To connect an IEEE 1394 device If your computer has an IEEE 1394 port (located on the computer’s left side), you canuse it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, andother computers. • Attach the devic...

Add-On DevicesConnecting External Devices 86 Reference Guide Using the infrared port • Make sure the infrared ports of your computer and the other device lie in as straight aline as possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with noobstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipm...

Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Reference Guide 87 To use a port replicator A port replicator provides your computer with external connections that you can leave inplace whenever you remove the computer from your desk. Instead of disconnecting andreconnecting peripheral devices, you can s...

Add-On DevicesConnecting External Devices 88 Reference Guide 4. Press the computer down until both sides click into place. 5. If the computer is off, open the computer and press the power button to turn it on. Thelights on the port replicator turn on. When the computer is docked, you can use the com...

Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM Reference Guide 89 Installing Additional RAM The computer has no memory (RAM) built in but has two slots that hold two RAMmodules. At least one slot contains a RAM module installed at the factory. You can useboth slots to expand your RAM. To install a RAM exp...

Add-On DevicesInstalling Additional RAM 90 Reference Guide To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to remove a RAM module so you can install a larger one. You’ll need asmall Phillips screwdriver for these steps. CAUTION Your computer’s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and c...

Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Reference Guide 91 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter if you’re using one, and remove the battery. 2. Turn the unit bottom side up. 3. Use a po...

Add-On DevicesReplacing the Hard Disk Drive 92 Reference Guide To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove theholder parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for thisprocedure. 1. Remove the f...

Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Reference Guide 93 To prepare a new hard disk drive When you install a new hard disk drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to workwith your computer. • If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that wereoriginally installed ...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 96 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Your Computer This section contains solutions to a many types of problems you might have with yourcomputer. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other s...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 97 If sound does not record • Try plugging in an external microphone. Your model may not have a built-inmicrophone. • Check the software controls for recording sound: click Start, All Programs,Accessories, Multimedia (or E...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 99 Display Problems If the computer is on, but the screen is blank • Move the mouse or tap the touch pad. This will wake the display if it is in Display-offmode. • Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 100 Reference Guide displays exhibit some level of cosmetic imperfection. These cosmetic imperfections maybe visible under varying display conditions, and can appear as bright, dim, or dark spots.This issue is common across all vendors sup...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 101 • Run the virus-scanning program. See “To protect against viruses” on page 41. • Test the hard disk drive with the e-Diagtools diagnostics. See “Testing the Hardware”on page 115. • If necessary, you can format the hard...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 102 Reference Guide Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Use these suggestions for built-in or external devices. If the pointer is difficult to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 103 • Make sure the embedded Keypad Lock (Fn+F8) is on—or that you press and hold theFn key to temporarily access the embedded keypad. If you can’t type the euro symbol • Hold ALT GR when you press the marked key. • The eu...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 104 Reference Guide If a network connection responds slowly • If your network connection uses a proxy server, try enabling the option for bypassingthe proxy server for local addresses. You can do this in Control Panel under yournetwork con...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 105 • Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, connect directly to the wall jack. • Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine ormodem. If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 107 If the modem clicks repeatedly but doesn’t connect • Make sure you’re using an analog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). You must not usea digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line. • Check all cables and connectio...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 108 Reference Guide If an I/O card stops communicating properly • Exit and restart the application. The card may have been reset if the computersuspended or turned off. • Check settings in Control Panel. Performance Problems For best perfo...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 109 Port Replicator Problems If a connection isn’t working • Check that AC power is connected to the port replicator, that the computer is fullydocked, and that the port replicator lights are on. • Make sure the peripheral...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 110 Reference Guide • If you’re using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug itdirectly into a wall outlet. • Make sure the battery is fully installed and locked in place. • Make sure you’re using only the HP AC...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 111 If the computer doesn’t suspend to Standby mode as expected • If you have a connection to another computer, the computer won’t suspend if theconnection is active. • If the computer is performing an operation, it normal...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 112 Reference Guide • Make sure Windows is running; otherwise infrared printing is not available. • See “Infrared Problems” on page 101. Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If a serial mouse doesn’t work • Make sure you followed the manufac...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 113 If the serial or parallel port is not working • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, andthen double-click Ports (COM & LPT). • Test ...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Your Computer 114 Reference Guide If the computer won’t boot from the floppy disk drive • Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected as the boot device—see “To change theboot device” on page 27. • If you’re using a USB floppy drive, use the BIOS Setup ...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Reference Guide 115 If you cannot connect to a particular computer on the network • Make sure the computer is properly connected to the network. • Make sure your TCP/IP setup is correct for your network: in Control Panel, openNetwork Conn...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTesting the Hardware 116 Reference Guide Testing the Hardware The e-Diagtools hardware diagnostic program included with your computer provides twolevels of testing: • Automated testing using its basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using individual hardware tests. T...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceConfiguring the Computer 118 Reference Guide Configuring the Computer The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your computer’s operation. To run the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes tothe computer’s...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Reference Guide 119 Main Menu Setting Description Default BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detectedautomatically. System Time Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values set take effectimmediately. System Date Sets the date using d...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceConfiguring the Computer 120 Reference Guide System Devices Menu Setting Description Default Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to anexternal display, if one is detected. Auto External PointingDevice Disables the internal poin...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Reference Guide 121 Boot Menu Setting Description Default Hard DiskRemovable DeviceCD-ROM/DVDBuilt-in LAN Shows the order of boot devices. Move theentries to change the order. Built-in LAN providesdiskless boot from a network server. 1. Hard D...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceReinstalling and Updating Software 122 Reference Guide Reinstalling and Updating Software You can use the Recovery CD or DVD to recover the original software build for yourcomputer. The Recovery CD or DVD also provides Windows drivers specific to your computer toconfig...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reference Guide 123 7. When the Recovery CD or DVD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions.To perform a standard recovery, press 2, 1, 1. If prompted, accept the recommendedpartition size. If you install the factory sof...

Troubleshooting and MaintenanceReinstalling and Updating Software 124 Reference Guide 5. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to the Internet. 6. Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP e-Diagtools, e-Diagtoolsfor Windows. 7. Click Update, select Download Now and click ...

HP Support and ServiceGetting Assistance for Your Computer 126 Reference Guide Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get help from the Web HP has several Web sites on the Internet dedicated to providing information to HPnotebook computer users. The following sites are especially useful for helping...

HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer Reference Guide 127 To contact the HP Customer Care Center by e-mail, visit the HP Business Support Website (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) under “Contact HP”. To call the Customer Care Center, check the HP Business Support Web site(www.hp.com/g...

HP Support and ServiceGetting Assistance for Your Computer 128 Reference Guide To receive repair service If the HP notebook product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must bereturned for service to a country in which it is sold and supported. Note HP Pavilion notebooks have regiona...

HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer Reference Guide 129 To prepare your computer for shipment See “To receive repair service” above to determine if your computer must be sent in forservice. If so, prepare your computer for shipment as follows. Note If you have questions about...

HP Support and ServiceHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 130 Reference 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, fo...

Reference InformationHardware Specifications 134 Reference Guide Hardware Specifications Technology Codes Each HP notebook computer has a two-letter technology code. The technology code isshown on the serial-number label on the bottom of the computer, and it is also includedin the BIOS version numbe...

Reference InformationModem Reference Information 138 Reference Guide Modem Reference Information If your computer has a modem port, you can customize the operation of the modem usingAT commands and S-registers. You can do this from Phone and Modem Options inControl Panel, from most communications so...

Reference Information Safety Information Reference Guide 145 Safety Information Power Cords The power cord supplied with the computer’s AC adapter should match the plug andvoltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter hasbeen obtained using the power cord for the l...

Reference InformationSafety Information 146 Reference Guide Ergonomics WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated withergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working inComfort in the online HP Library or visit our ergonomics Web site,www.hp....

Reference Information Safety Information Reference Guide 147 Laser Safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the computer are certified as a Class 1 laserdevices according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / ...

Reference InformationSafety Information 148 Reference Guide Mercury Safety This product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp of the liquid-crystal display, andmay require special handling at end-of-life. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 and Bluet...

Reference Information Regulatory Information Reference Guide 149 Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how your computer complies withregulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your computer not expresslyapproved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to ...

Reference InformationRegulatory Information 150 Reference Guide Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard CompanyManager of Corporate Product Regulations3000 Hanover StreetPalo Alto, CA 94304+1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Compan...

Reference Information Regulatory Information Reference Guide 151 European Union The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC forpan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network(PSTN) and to a radio-frequency wireless network. However, ...

Reference Information Regulatory Information Reference Guide 153 Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval Name of Equipment: AMC20493-001-KT1, AMC20493-001-KT3,AMC20493-001-KT5, AMC20493-001 TELEC approval number: D02-0005JPName of Equipment: T60H424

Reference InformationRegulatory Information 154 Reference Guide Russia International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet thespecifications listed on the following page. Note For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Mod...

Reference Guide 157 Index A AC adapter compatibility, 21, 87connecting, 21 AC adapter jack location, 15 accessories buying, 12 adding RAM, 89AdHoc wireless network setting up, 65 adjusting brightness, 30, 34display colors, 34screen area, 34volume, 30 airplanes wireless communication in, 66, 68 ALT G...