Ryan Masterfile.book Page i Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup and Reference Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 335555-001 August 2003 Part 1: Startup The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your notebook for the first time. Part 2: Reference The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use the hardware and software features on your notebook.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Part-1 Startup This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook. ■ To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time, follow the procedures in “Part 1: Startup”. ■ To learn more about using your notebook, refer to “Part 2: Reference.” To find information about a specific topic: ❏ Refer to the contents list on the first page of each chapter, or ❏ Refer to the Index.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the power cord 1, the AC adapter 2, and the battery pack 3. Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so that the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. (Refer to the next section for details.) Open the notebook, connect it to external power, and press the power button to turn on the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the battery bay: 1. Turn the notebook upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook. 3. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Opening the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Place the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the display release latch 1, then lift the display 2.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an electrical outlet 3. As soon as the notebook is connected to external power, the battery light turns on, and the battery pack begins to charge.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Charging a New Battery Pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is indicated by the battery charge light. The battery charge light is on while the battery pack is charging. HP recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery charge light turns off.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook, press the power button. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby button lights up, the power/standby light turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. Turning on the notebook If the Notebook Does Not Turn On ■ Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet. ■ Make sure that the outlet is providing power.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Setting Up the Software Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. During the installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Installing Optional Software Instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now, the following information may be helpful. To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to the instructions included with the CD.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system. To access the Regional Options window, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options icon. Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating system Appearance and Themes window.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Using the Notebook Safetly Protecting the Notebook Against Computer Viruses When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair damage they have caused.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector available from most computer or electronic retailers. ■ Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the modem to the telephone jack.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 13 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Å Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 14 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup With the Help and Support Center, you can get immediate assistance before contacting an HP support specialist. For example, in Help and Support, you can: ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Learn how to use the software tools for working with your favorite music, video, games, and photos (select models). ■ Get basic and detailed information about Windows XP for customizing your notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 15 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Startup Contacting Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the Help and Support Center installed on your notebook or the documentation provided with your notebook, you can call technical support. To obtain a list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers, use either of the following methods: ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > System icon.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 2 System Components Contents Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Display Display Display release latch 2–2 Opens the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Top TouchPad Top: TouchPad 1 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 2 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 3 TouchPad scroll zone* Scroll up or down. 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons* Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 5 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. *This table describes default settings.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Keys Top: Keys 2–4 1 Function keys Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, the function keys f1and f3 through f12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Refer to the “Hotkey Quick Reference” section in chapter 3 for details. 2 fn key Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing fn+f8 increases screen brightness. 3 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Power Controls Top: Power Controls Power button* When the notebook is: ■ Off, press to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation. ■ In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby. ■ In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from Hibernation. ✎ If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Lights Top: Lights 1 Wireless On/Off light On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. 2 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 3 Num lock light On: Num lock or the keypad is on.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Audio Buttons Top: Audio Buttons 1 Decrease volume button Pressing the left side, decreases system volume. 2 Mute button Mutes or restores volume. 3 Increase volume button Pressing the right side, increases system volume.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Front Panel Front Panel 2–8 1 Display release latch Opens the notebook. 2 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 3 Hard drive activity light On: The internal hard drive is being accessed. 4 AC power light On: The notebook is receiving AC power. 5 Battery light On: The notebook is receiving battery power. Flashing: A battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. 2 RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. (A modem cable is included with select models.) 3 RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable. (An Ethernet network cable is included with select models.) 4 USB connectors (3) Connect optional 1.1 or 2.0-compliant USB devices.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Vents Rear Panel: Vents Exhaust vents Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä 2–10 To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Left Side Connectors and Jacks Left Side: Connectors and Jacks 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter cable. 2 Expansion port Connects to an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. 3 USB connector Connects an optional 1.1 or 2.0-compliant USB device. 4 1394 connector Connects an optional 1394 device, such as a camcorder. 5 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Vents Left Side: Vents Exhaust vents Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä 2–12 To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 13 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Right Side Right Side 1 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 2 Digital Media slot Supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and SmartMedia. 3 Optical drive release button Opens the optical drive. 4 Optical drive* Supports an optical disc. 5 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 14 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Bottom Bays and Memory Compartment Bottom: Bays and Memory Compartment 2–14 1 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. 2 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots. Depending on the model, when the notebook is shipped either one or both memory slots may be filled with a replaceable memory module. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive. 4 Battery bay Holds a battery pack.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 15 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Vents Bottom: Vents Intake vents Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2 To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 16 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook. 2–16 ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the operating system.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 17 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 18 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Battery Pack 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 3 Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 19 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM System Components Restoration and Documentation CDs CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook. ■ For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling software, refer to “Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities.” ■ For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Using Hotkey and Shortcut Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Identifying fn and Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: Identifying TouchPad components 3–2 Button name Default assignment 1 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 2 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 3 TouchPad scroll zone Scroll up or down. 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse. ■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer. ■ If the pointer continues to move after you lift your finger from the TouchPad surface, wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Using Hotkey and Shortcut Keys Hotkey and shortcut keys are preset combinations of the fn key with other keys on the keyboard. ■ A hotkey is a combination of the fn key and one of the function keys. ■ A shortcut key is a combination of the fn key and a key other than a function key. Identifying fn and Function Keys The icons on the function keys f1, and f3 through f12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey and shortcut key functions. information about changing the function of the hotkey, ✎ For refer to the “Managing Power Options” section in chapter 4. fn+f5 Default Function Key combination Display System information. fn+esc Open Help and Support window. fn+f1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. fn+f3 Switch display and image.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures To use a hotkey or shortcut key command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press the fn key, then briefly press the second key of the hotkeys command. ■ Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkeys command, then release both keys at the same time.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Switch Display (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image between display devices connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video jack on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing the fn+f4 hotkey multiple times will toggle the image between the notebook display, the external monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Initiate Standby (fn+f5) The fn+f5 hotkey is set by default to initiate Standby. Standby can be initiated only while the notebook is on. If the notebook is in Hibernation, you must restore from Hibernation before you can initiate Standby. To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly press the power button. For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to “Power.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9) The fn+f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or DVD is inserted. If the audio CD or DVD is: ■ Not playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to begin or resume the play. ■ Playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey to pause the play. Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10) The fn+f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Keypad The keypad consists of 17 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Quick Launch Buttons The three Quick Launch buttons enable you to use one keystroke to access a software application or to activate a wireless network device. Identifying the Quick Launch buttons Button name Default assignment 1 Media button Launches multimedia application. 2 Picture button Launches digital imaging application. 3 Wireless on/off butfton Turns the wireless network device on and off.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Keyboard Using Custom Assignments and Schemes A Quick Launch button can be re-assigned to an Internet or network destination or to any software application or data file. For example, an Quick Launch button can be assigned to open your Internet browser to a favorite Web page or to open an application, such as Microsoft Word, or a document, such as an Excel worksheet, on a notebook or network drive. Button assignments can be grouped into schemes.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 4 Power Contents Selecting a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown . . . . 4–3 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The following table describes the best power source for general tasks. Task Recommended Power Source Work in most software applications.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown and explains when to implement them. Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that can be initiated by you or by the system. Standby Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Hibernation Hibernation takes a snapshot of the current system memory, saves it to the hard drive, then shuts down the notebook. When you resume from Hibernation, your work returns to the screen exactly as you left it. When possible, save your work before initiating Hibernation to prevent loss of data. Do not change the notebook configuration during Hibernation.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power To verify that Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Be sure that the Enable Hibernation check box is selected. will not be displayed as a power option in the Power ✎ Hibernation Options window if it has been disabled. Shutdown Shutdown procedures turn off the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections describe when to initiate Standby or Hibernation and when to shut down your notebook. When Leaving Your Work Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or for more power conservation. The amount of time a battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power When Using Infrared or Drive Media Standby and Hibernation interfere with the use of infrared communication and drive media. Ä ■ If the notebook is in Standby or Hibernation, you cannot initiate an infrared transmission. ■ If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while drive media (such as a diskette, disk, CD, or DVD) is in use: ❏ Your playback may be interrupted.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Using Default Power Settings This section explains the default Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures and includes information about turning the display on or off. You can change many of these settings according to your preferences. If you want to change the default settings, refer to “Setting Power Options” later in this chapter.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Results Turn on the notebook. Press the power button. ■ The power/standby light ✎ ■ The operating system Shut down the notebook.* Pressing the power button turns on the notebook from Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown. Save your work and close all open applications.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided: Ä 4–10 ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Shut Down button, then select Shut down from the drop-down list. ■ Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate Standby With the notebook on, use either of the following procedures: ■ The power/standby light ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Select Start > Turn off flashes. ■ The screen clears. Computer > Stand by.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure Result Initiate Hibernation With the notebook on, use either of the following procedures: ■ The power/standby ■ Briefly press the power ■ The screen clears. button. light turns off. ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and hold shift.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 13 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Managing Power Options Many of the default power settings, such as timeouts and alarms, can be changed in Power Options. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition. By default, when the notebook is on: ■ Briefly pressing the power button initiates Hibernation. ■ Pressing the fn+f5 hotkey, called the “sleep button” in the operating system, initiates Standby.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 14 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Displaying the Power Meter Icon The Power Meter icon changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power. Double-click the icon to display the Power Options window. To hide or show the Power Meter icon on the taskbar: 1. Access the Power Options window. 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Select or clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box. 4. Select the OK button.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 15 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Using a Security Password You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the notebook turns on or resumes from Standby or Hibernation. To set a password prompt, access the Power Options window > Advanced tab. Select the check box for Prompt For Password When the Computer resumes from Standby, and select OK.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 16 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Using Battery Power Identifying the Power Lights Battery pack procedures refer to the front panel lights: Identifying the battery and power/standby lights Top: TouchPad 1 Power/standby light On when the notebook has power. 2 Battery light ■ On in the absence of AC power, when the notebook is running on battery power. ■ Flashing indicates that the battery pack is malfunctioning and may need to be replaced.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 17 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC power source, always preferring AC power. If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power, the notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is disconnected from the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 18 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: ■ Allow the battery pack to fully discharge before charging it. ■ Charge the battery pack fully. Even a new battery pack can display charge information inaccurately if it has not been fully charged. ■ Fully charging and discharging the battery pack will reduce the need for battery calibration.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 19 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Managing Low-Battery Conditions Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed in the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect lights. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions This section explains how to identify low and critical battery conditions.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 20 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has begun to initiate Hibernation, do not restore power until the Power/Standby light turns off. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect the AC adapter.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 21 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Calibrating a Battery Pack When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions: ■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate. ■ When you observe a significant change in battery run time.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 22 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during Ä discharge, save your work before starting the discharge CAUTION: procedure. To fully discharge the battery pack: 1. Select the power icon on the taskbar or select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab. 2.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 23 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns off. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off. 2.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 24 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Storing a Battery Pack If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, keep it in a cool, dry place.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 25 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Battery Conservation Settings Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures extends the run time of a battery pack. ■ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that use power from the notebook. Battery run time is not affected by external devices that are plugged into an external power source.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 26 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power Replacing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To replace the battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down. ❏ To remove a battery pack, slide the battery release latch 1. (The battery pack tilts upward.) Then pull the battery pack out of the battery bay 2.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 27 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Power ❏ To insert a battery pack, insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook, then tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place. Inserting a battery pack 2. To restore from Hibernation or to turn on the notebook, press the power button.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 5 Drives Contents Understanding Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 Types of Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Understanding Drives The hard drive and optical (CD/DVD) drive are standard features of the notebook, but the optical drive features vary by model. Some notebooks include a diskette drive and/or a USB Digital drive. Adding a Drive to the System Drives enable you to store and access data. An optional external drive can be added to the system by connecting it to one of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) or 1394 connectors on the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent loss or damage to the notebook or a drive: ■ ■ ■ ■ Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it. When inserting a drive, use only enough pressure to seat the drive. Excessive force can damage drive connectors.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Hard Drive This section discusses the primary hard drive of the notebook. Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the internal hard drive is being accessed.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not begin this procedure until you have: ■ ■ Saved your work, closed all open applications, and shut down the notebook. Disconnected the notebook from external power and removed the battery pack. 1.
