Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives 7. Remove the hard drive cover 1. 8. Using the handle, unseat the hard drive by sliding the hard drive towards the edge of the notebook 2, then remove it from the hard drive bay 3.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives 9. To install a hard drive, lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1, then slide the hard drive away from the notebook edge until it is fully seated 2. Lower the hard drive cover onto the hard drive bay 3.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives 10. If you have installed a hard drive, reinsert the 4 hard drive retaining screws. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screws in a safe place.) Replacing the hard drive retaining screws Optical Drive Ä 5–8 CAUTION: To avoid playback distortion or damage to optical media, stop the CD or DVD and exit media software before inserting or removing an optical drive.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Inserting an Optical Disc 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2. 3. Position a CD or one-sided DVD over the tray, label side up. 4. Gently press the center of the disc onto the tray spindle 3 until the disc snaps into place. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Removing an Optical Disc (With Power) 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2. 3. Remove the disc from the tray by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc 3. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. If the media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc as you remove it.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power) If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the optical drive will not work. To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button: 1. Insert a small object like the end of a paper clip into the release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive. 2.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Playing an Optical Disc You can play a CD in a CD drive or a DVD drive. You can play a DVD only in a DVD drive. The information in this section applies to most optical drives and most disc software. For information about specific disc software, including Windows Media Player, WinDVD, and Easy CD Creator, refer to “Using Multimedia Software” in chapter 6.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 13 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Protecting Playback Ä CAUTION: Inserting or removing any device while running any multimedia application may pause or stop the play. Ä CAUTION: Initiating Standby or Hibernation while playing a drive medium may stop the play or diminish the quality of the play. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback: ■ If you see the warning message “Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 14 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Drives Setting the Boot Order By default, the notebook starts up from the internal hard drive. You can set the notebook to start up from any bootable CD or DVD in the optical drive. A bootable CD or DVD contains files needed by the notebook to start up and operate properly. On some models, you can also start up from a drive connected to the notebook by USB. Startup preferences are set in the Setup utility.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 6 Multimedia Contents Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3 Using the Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3 Using the Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4 Using the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5 Connecting an Audio Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5 Identifying the Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator . . . . . . Formatting Recording Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator Settings . . . . . Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Adjusting Volume Volume can be adjusted by using the audio buttons on the notebook or by using the volume control software. The mute button overrides all software volume settings. Using the Volume Buttons To adjust volume using the audio buttons: ■ To increase volume, press the increase volume button 3. ■ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button 2. ■ To decrease volume, press the decrease volume button 1.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Using the Volume Control To place the volume control icon on the taskbar: Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices icon > Volume tab. Select the Place volume icon in the task bar check box. To adjust volume, click the volume control icon. To increase or decrease volume, select the slide bar and drag it up or down. To mute or restore volume, select or clear the Mute check box.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Using the Speakers The internal speakers plays sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, drive media, the Internet, and other sources. an external device, such as a headset, is connected to the ✎ Ifaudio-out jack, the internal speakers are disabled.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Identifying the Audio Jacks The notebook has 2 audio jacks: ■ The microphone jack 1, sometimes called the line-in jack, connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone. ■ The audio line-out jack 2, sometimes called a line-out jack, connects headphones or external stereo speakers.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Using the Microphone Jack When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a monaural microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is recommended. ■ If you connect a stereo microphone, left channel sound will record on both channels. ■ If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Connecting an S-Video Device Connecting the Audio The S-Video jack supports video signals only. If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on your television, you will need a standard 3.5-mm audio cable available from most computer or electronics retailers. Plug the stereo end of the audio cable into the notebook audio-out jack.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Turning a Video Device On and Off When an S-Video device is turned on, an image is displayed. When the device is off, an image is not displayed. To turn on a video device that is connected to the notebook: ■ Start or restart the notebook. ■ Repeatedly pressing the fn+f4 hotkey toggles the image between the notebook display, any connected external monitor, and simultaneous display of the notebook and connected monitor.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Region-specific formats are set at the factory for most notebooks, but the region setting can be changed on any notebook. Refer to “Changing DVD Region Settings” later in this chaper. Color television format settings are changed in the Setup utility. The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not support the TouchPad. For information about using the Setup utility, refer to the “Using the Setup Utility” section in Chapter 9.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Playing Video CDs and DVDs with InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD is an application that enables you to play DVD movies or video CDs. WinDVD is preinstalled on the notebook. Some DVDs contain third-party DVD player programs such as PCFriendly that may interfere with WinDVD.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia To play a DVD or video CD: 1. Insert the DVD or video CD into the optical drive. 2. Assign WinDVD to play the video: ❏ If the Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is displayed, select Play Video By Using WinDVD. ❏ If the Microsoft Windows XP AppPicker window is not displayed, select Start > All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD > InterVideo WinDVD. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 13 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia To change the region setting on drive media: 1. Open WinDVD by doing one of the following: ❏ Select the WinDVD icon on the taskbar. ❏ Select Start > All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD > InterVideo WinDVD. 2. Right-click on the WinDVD player window. 3. Select Setup. 4. Select the button for the region. 5. Select the OK button.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 14 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Understanding Easy CD & DVD Creator Features Easy CD & DVD Creator includes the following 4 applications: Application Allows you to Disc Copier create backup copies of personal discs. Creator Classic create CDs backups or archives of files on your hard drive. Drag-To-Disc “drag and drop” files to a CD or DVD and automatically record data was you would with a floppy disk. Drag-to-Disc does not copy and burn audio files.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 15 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a CD or DVD: ■ ■ ■ Before writing to a CD, connect the notebook to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a CD while the notebook is running on battery power. Before writing to a CD, close all open applications (including screen savers and antivirus software) except Easy CD and DVD Creator.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 16 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Responding to the UDF Prompt The first time you insert a CD into an optical drive, you may be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. The UDF Reader is preinstalled on select notebook models.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 17 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia To record information to a CD using Creator Classic or Disc Copier, do not use a CD formatted for Drag-to-Disc or erase the information from a rewriteable disc to use it again. Creating CDs Refer to the Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator online User’s Guide for details on burning CDs. Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator cannot erase data from a CD-R or DVD+R disc.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 18 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Erasing Recorded Media with Creator Classic To erase recorded media formatted with Creator Classic: 1. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 2. Open the Creator Classic window by selecting Start > All Programs > Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator > Creator Classic. 3. In the Source window, select the optical drive containing the disc you wish to erase. 4. On the Creator Classic menu bar, select Disc > Erase Disc.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 19 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia The following table describes the Track-at-Once and Disc-at-Once recording methods. Option Description Track-at-Once Writes data to the disc in multiple passes and allows you to copy one track or data file at a time to the disc. Additional options allow you to choose whether the session is finalized at the end of recording.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 20 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Multimedia Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to a DVD: ■ ■ ■ Before writing to a DVD, connect the notebook to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a DVD while the notebook is running on battery power. Before writing to a DVD, close all open applications (including screen savers and antivirus software) except InterVideo WinDVD Creator.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 7 Communications Contents Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning a Network Connection Off and On . . . . . . . Accessing the Network at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Modem All notebook models include an RJ-11 telephone jack, and a preinstalled V.92 modem. A modem cable with RJ-11 connectors at each end is also included with select models. If you purchased a notebook with an internal modem in a country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are not standard, a country-specific modem adapter is included with the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Connecting the Modem A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line. Å Å Ä WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 network jack. WARNING: Connecting the notebook to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Immediately disconnect your modem cable if accidentally connected to a digital line.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Connecting a Network Cable For information on connecting a network cable, refer to the Modem and Networking Guide included on the Documentation Library CD. Turning a Network Connection Off and On To conserve power, turn off a network connection you are not using. ■ To turn off a network connection, log off the network, then disconnect the network cable.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Wireless (Select Models Only) If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, you can connect by radio to an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless local area network (WLAN) and access computers and other resources on the network. A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, but also provides for “roaming.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off Wireless networks and cellular modems are examples of devices that use wireless communication. Such devices may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning on your notebook wireless networking.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Connecting to a Wireless Network You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you can connect directly to other computers in an “ad hoc” network. Before you can connect your notebook to an existing 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network, you have to configure the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Infrared The notebook is IrDA-compliant and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant. The IrDA connection speed standard is 4 megabits per second (Mbps). The infrared port supports low-speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second (Kbps) as well as high-speed connections up to 4 Mbps.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Communications Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software and enabling or disabling infrared ports, refer to the operating system Help files and to the documentation included with the external infrared device. To set up 2 infrared devices, such as the notebook and an optional printer, for optimal transmission: ■ Position the devices so that their infrared ports face each other at a distance of no more than 3.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades Contents External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2 Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2 Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3 Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4 Using a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4 Selecting a PC Card. . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the documentation included with the device.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a USB Device USB (universal serial bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered. USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the notebook or to other USB devices.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a USB Device To use a USB device, plug the device into one of the four USB connectors on your notebook. Legacy USB 1.1 support is enabled by default. This supports a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Selecting a PC Card A Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Card can be used. Zoomed video PC cards are not supported. Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting a PC Card Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted. 1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. ✎ Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. 1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the PC Card. 2. To stop a PC Card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Using Digital Media The digital media slot supports the following digital media formats: ■ Secure Digital (SD) ■ Multimedia Card (MMC) ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ SmartMedia (SM) Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital media card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a SD, MMC, Memory Stick, or Smart Media into a Digital Media slot.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Using the Digital Media Light The digital media light turns on when an inserted Digital Media card is being accessed. The digital media light turns off when inserted digital media is inactive or when the digital media slot is empty.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting Digital Media To insert a digital media card: 1. Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2. Gently push the card into the Digital Media slot until the card is seated. (The card will extend slightly beyond the edge of the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing Digital Media To remove a Digital Media card: 1. Complete all activities that are supported by the card (such as a data transfer) and close all applications. 2. Push the card in until it is released 1. 3. Pull the card out of the slot 2. Releasing and removing a digital media card Disabling or Restarting Digital Media An inserted Digital Media card uses power even when the card is not in use.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional HP-approved memory module. The notebook memory slot supports one 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module. Some notebook models ship with a vacant memory slot. On other models the memory slot contains a preinstalled memory module that can be replaced at any time.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 13 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module Å Å Ä WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock, access only the memory compartment during this procedure. The memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by an HP authorized service provider.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 14 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook upside down. 6. Remove the two memory compartment screws 1. 7. Slide the memory compartment cover towards the notebook display hinges and lift up to remove 2.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 15 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 8. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b. Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot 2. c. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 16 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades To insert a memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1. b. With the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory compartment, press the module into the memory slot until it is seated 2. c. Push the module down until the retention clips snap into place 3.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 17 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 9. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook, then lower the cover and slide it towards the front of the notebook 1. 10. Reinsert and tighten the two memory compartment screws 2. 11. Replace the battery pack (if you removed a battery pack at the beginning of this procedure), reconnect external power, then restart the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 18 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting an Optional Cable Lock The purpose of security solutions is to act a deterrent. The solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. To install a security cable: 1. Loop the cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the cable lock key 1 into the cable lock. 3. Insert the cable lock 2 into the security cable slot 3. 4. Lock it with the cable lock key.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM 9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Contents Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2 Preparing for a Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2 Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4 Backing Up and Restoring Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7 Setting a System Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7 Restoring to a System Restore Point . . . .
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as they become available. To update notebook software: Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities The product name, notebook model, and notebook serial number are also displayed in the same section of the Setup utility that displays ROM information, as described in the next section. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the notebook, you need to know the version of the currently installed ROM.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 4 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a RomPaq. Other ROM updates may be provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Readme.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 5 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 3. At the download area: a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook. (You may need to identify the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Record the path to the default or custom location on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 6 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than a ROM update: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook: Select Start > Help and Support, then select a software update link. Or, visit the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the SoftPaq you want to download.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 7 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Backing Up and Restoring Data The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and functional configurations by using System Restore points. System Restore points are restorable “snapshots” or benchmarks of your system. The notebook may set System Restore points whenever you change personal settings or add software or hardware.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 8 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The Operating System CD included with your notebook can be used to repair or reinstall the operating system. Either operations may take 1 to 2 hours to complete. ■ Repairing the operating system preserves your data and settings. ■ Reinstalling the operating system deletes all files on the notebook.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 9 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is displayed. 8. Press R to repair the selected Windows installation. The repair process begins. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is displayed. 8. Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of repairing it. 9. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. Press C to continue setup using this partition. 11.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a restoration CD is enhanced by HP. The HP enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives and PC Cards.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 12 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ■ To navigate, use the up and down arrow keys or tab. ■ To select an item, use the arrow keys to select the item, then press enter. ■ To close a display but remain in the Setup utility, press esc.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM A Specifications The information in this appendix may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme environments. Notebook Dimensions Dimension Metric U.S. Height (front) 4.25 cm 1.67 inches Height (rear) 4.70 cm 1.85 inches Width 39.80 cm 15.67 inches Depth (with hinge) 28.8 cm 11.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Specifications Operating Environment Factor Metric U.S.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 3 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Specifications The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input Power Rating Operating voltage 18.5V DC @6.5A- 120W Operating current 4.9A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms. Finding More Environmental Information The specifications in this appendix contain information about exposing the notebook to environmental extremes.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Index button(s) PC Card eject 2–13, 8–6 power 2–5 TouchPad 2–3, 3–3 volume 2–7, 6–3 See also key; latch; switch, display C cable AC adapter 1–5 audio 6–8 modem 2–9, 2–17, 7–2 network 2–17 S-Video 6–8 See also power cord cable lock, connecting 8–18 caps lock light 2–6 card and socket services, PC Card 8–5 card. See memory, modules supported; PC Card; SD Card CD drive.
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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 10 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Index V W VCR audio-out jack function 6–6 connecting 6–8 vents, fan 2–10, 2–12, 2–15 video CDs, DVDs.
Ryan Masterfile.book Page 11 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
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