HP-323140-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Communications Connecting the Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception. To connect the cable: 1. Identify the RJ-45 network jack 1 on the notebook. 2. Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression circuitry 2 toward the notebook. 3. Plug the network cable into the notebook RJ-45 network jack 3. 4.
HP-323140-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Communications 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. ■ To turn on a network connection, connect the network cable, then log on to the network.
HP-323140-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Communications Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and must have an unobstructed line of sight. Infrared performance may vary with the performance of infrared peripherals, the distance and angle between infrared devices, and the applications being used.
HP-323140-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Communications ■ Shield the ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent light, and fluorescent light. ■ Be sure that signals from a remote control or other wireless device (such as a cell phone, a headset, or an audio device) do not aim at either port. ■ During the transmission, do not move either device and do not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam.
HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades Contents Connecting a Powered Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2 Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2 Using a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3 Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3 Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . .
HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a Powered Device To connect the notebook to an optional external device that has a power cord: 1. Be sure the device is turned off. 2. Connect the device to the jack or connector on the notebook specified by the device manufacturer. 3. Plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the device.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades By default, USB devices function only while the operating system is loaded. To use 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, enable USB legacy support in the Setup utility. For more information about using the Setup utility, see the “Using the Setup Utility” section in Chapter 9.
HP-323140-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 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. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers: ■ ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
HP-323140-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Using an SD Card or MMC Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SD Card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting an SD Card or MMC into an SD Card slot. Do not move or transport the notebook while an SD Card or MMC is inserted. SD (Secure Digital) Cards and MMCs (multimedia cards) are flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing.
HP-323140-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting an SD Card or MMC To insert an SD Card or MMC: 1. Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2. Gently push the card into the SD Card slot until the card is seated. (The card will extend outward slightly beyond the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing an SD Card or MMC To remove an SD Card or MMC: 1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the card. (To stop a data transfer, select the cancel button in the operating system Copying window.) 2. Push the card inward until it is released 1. 3. Pull the card out of the slot 2.
HP-323140-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades To restart the card, remove, then reinsert, the card. For instructions, see “Inserting an SD Card or MMC” and “Removing an SD Card or MMC” in this chapter. 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module Å 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook underside up. 6. Remove the memory compartment screw 1, then lift up and remove the memory compartment cover 2.
HP-323140-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 7. 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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 downward until the retention clips snap into place 3.
HP-323140-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook, then tilt the cover downward until it is seated 1. 9. Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw 2. 10. Replace the battery pack (if you removed a battery pack at the beginning of this procedure), reconnect the notebook to external power, then restart the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting an Optional Cable Lock purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These ✎ The solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. An optional cable lock is a security device that prevents unauthorized removal of the notebook. Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the cable lock 1 into the security cable slot 2 and lock it with the cable lock key 3.
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HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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 . . . .
HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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: 1. Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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. A Readme.
HP-323140-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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, benchmark “snapshots” of your system. The notebook may set System Restore points whenever you change personal settings or add software or hardware.
HP-323140-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The OS CD included with your notebook can be used to repair or reinstall the operating system. Both 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.) After the repair process is complete, which may take up to 2 hours, the notebook restarts in Windows.
HP-323140-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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 fresh copy of the operating system. 9. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. Press C to continue setup using this partition. 11.
HP-323140-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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.
HP-323140-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Using the Support Utilities If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementary information, including the Troubleshooting guide, on the Documentation Library CD, you may need to contact HP. Using the Help and Support Window Select Start > Help and Support or press the Fn+F1 hotkeys.
HP-323140-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers 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. Then, near the lower edge of the System Properties window, select the Support Information button.
HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 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 U.S. Metric Height 1.24 inches 3.15 cm Width 14.06 inches 35.7 cm Depth 10 inches 25.4 cm Operating Environment Factor U.S.
HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Specifications Rated Input Power The notebook operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, HP strongly recommends that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC cable supplied or approved by HP.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Specifications Finding More Environmental Information The specifications in this appendix contain information about exposing the notebook to environmental extremes. ■ For similar information about storing battery packs, see the “Storing a Battery Pack” section in Chapter 4.
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HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Index button(s) PC Card eject 2–11, 8–5 power 2–5 TouchPad 2–3, 3–3 volume 2–7, 6–2 wireless device 2–8 See also key; latch; switch, display C cable AC adapter 1–5 audio 6–5 DC 2–12 modem 2–9, 2–16, 7–2 network 2–16, 7–11 S-Video 6–5 See also cord, power cable lock, connecting 8–15 calibration, battery 4–14 caps lock light 2–6 card and socket services, PC Card 8–4 card. See memory, modules supported; PC Card; SD Card CD drive.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Index dimensions, notebook A–1 disc, diskette.
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