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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.

Removing an internal hard drive

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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.

Installing an internal hard drive

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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

ÄCAUTION: 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.

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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. (If the media tray is not fully extended,

tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle, then press it

down into position.)

5. Close the media tray 4.

Inserting an optical disc into the optical drive

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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.

4. Close the media tray.

5. Place the disc in a protective case.

Removing an optical disc from the optical drive when power

is available

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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. Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released,

then pull the tray out 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.

4. Place the disc in a protective case.

Removing an optical disc from the optical drive when power is not

available

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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.

Displaying Optical Disc Contents

When you insert a CD or DVD into the system, the notebook can

play the medium, display its contents, take no action, or display a

response prompt on the screen. You can choose how the notebook

responds to the insertion of a medium by using the operating

system AutoPlay feature.

When AutoPlay is enabled, in most cases your notebook responds

to the following procedures as described:

■To prevent an audio CD from opening when AutoPlay is

enabled on the drive containing it, press the shift key as you

insert the CD.

■To display the contents of a drive medium when the contents

are not displayed by AutoPlay:

1. Insert the medium into the drive.

2. Select Start > Run, then type:

where x= the designation of the drive containing the disc.

3. Press enter.

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Protecting Playback

ÄCAUTION: Inserting or removing any device while running any

multimedia application may pause or stop the play.

ÄCAUTION: 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. Do you want

to continue?” select No. (Audio and video may resume or you

may need to restart the drive medium.)

■If Standby or Hibernation initiates and no warning message is

displayed, resume from Hibernation or Standby by briefly

pressing the power button, then restart the medium.

Observing the Copyright Warning

It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make

unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including

computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings.

This notebook should not be used for such purposes.

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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. 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.

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

Using the Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Using the Audio Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Connecting the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Connecting the Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Turning a Video Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Changing the Color Television Format . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Using Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Playing Audio and Video CDs with

Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Playing Video CDs and DVDs with

InterVideo WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11

Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD &

DVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13

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Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator . . . . . . 6–15

Formatting Recording Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16

Creating CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD &

DVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator Settings . . . . . 6–18

Creating DVDs Using InterVideo

WinDVD Creator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19

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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.

Identifying the audio buttons

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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.

✎If you cannot see an icon you have placed on the taskbar, the

icons may be hidden. Select the arrow or thick vertical bar on the

taskbar and expand to view icons.

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Using the Speakers

The internal speakers plays sound in stereo from applications, the

operating system, games, drive media, the Internet, and other

sources.

✎If an external device, such as a headset, is connected to the

audio-out jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

Identifying the internal speakers

Connecting an Audio Device

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume

before putting on headphones or a headset.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not

plug a monaural (single sound channel) plug into the audio-out jack.

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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.

Identifying the audio jacks

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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.

Using the Audio Line-Out Jack

The audio-out jack is also used to connect the audio functions of

an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

When you connect a device to the audio-out jack:

❏Use only a 3.5-mm plug.

❏For best sound quality, use 24-ohm to 32-ohm

headphones.

❏The internal speakers are disabled.

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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. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio input jack on

the external device.

Connecting the Video

To transmit video signals through the S-Video jack, you will need

a standard S-Video cable available from most computer or

electronics retailers.

Plug either end of the S-Video cable into the notebook S-Video

jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-Video input jack

on the external device.

Identifying the S-Video jack

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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.

■Switching the image to a connected video device turns on the

video device.

■Switching the image to the notebook display only turns off

the video device.

The preceding methods for turning a video device on and off are

interchangeable. If you turned off a connected device in

Windows, for example, you can turn on the device by either

restarting the notebook or pressing the fn+f4 hotkey.

✎To conserve power, turn off the device before disconnecting the

device from the system.

Changing the Color Television Format

Color television formats are modes by which television video

signals are sent and received. To send signals between the

notebook and a television, both the notebook and the television

must be using the same color television format.

The NTSC format is common in the United States, Canada,

Japan, and South Korea. The PAL format is common in Europe,

China, Russia, and Africa, and the PAL-M format is common in

Brazil. Other South American and Central American countries

may use NTSC, PAL, or PAL-M.

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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.

Using Multimedia Software

This section provides guidelines for playing CDs and DVDs

using Windows Media Player and WinDVD. This software

supports the integrated optical drive on your notebook.

Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows

Media Player

The Windows Media Player application is a program included

with the operating system.

Use Windows Media Player primarily for playing audio CDs.

Although video CDs can be played using Windows Media Player,

InterVideo WinDVD provides higher quality playback.

To open Windows Media Player and play a CD:

1. Insert a CD into the optical drive, then close the tray.

2. If you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > All

Programs > Windows Media Player.

3. Select the Play button to play the CD.To stop the CD, use the

on-screen Play button or Stop button, or use the media

hotkeys described in the “Using Hotkey and Shortcut Keys”

section of Chapter 3.

✎To access Windows Media Player Help, select Help on the

Windows Media Player menu bar.

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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.

Installing WinDVD

If WinDVD has been uninstalled and you insert a DVD that

contains a non-HP player program, you are prompted to install

that non-HP player program.

If you prefer to use WinDVD, decline the non-HP player

installation, close the installation window, and re-install

WinDVD.

To re-install WinDVD:

1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. A setup wizard

loads, and a list of applications is displayed.

2. Select WinDVD and follow the instructions on the screen.

For more information about WinDVD, select Help on the

WinDVD menu bar.

Playing a Video CD or DVD

For best playback quality, save and close all files and software

unrelated to playing the DVD or video CD.

If a DVD displays a Playback Of Content From This Region Is

Not Permitted error message, stop the DVD, change the region

setting, then restart the DVD. For information about changing the

region setting, refer to “Changing DVD Region Settings” in this

chapter.

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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.

✎After you insert a DVD, a short pause is normal before Autorun

opens the DVD and WinDVD Player.

Changing DVD Region Settings

Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region

codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally.

You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region

code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.

If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting

on your drive, a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not

Permitted message is displayed when you insert the DVD. To

play the DVD, you must change the region setting on your

DVD drive.

ÄCAUTION: The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only

5times.

■The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent

region setting on the drive.

■The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is

displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent field in the

WinDVD window. The number in the field includes the fifth and

permanent change.

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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.

Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD &

DVD Creator

Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator is a data transfer utility that

enables you to create or copy optical drive media. Before you can

create CDs, you must install this application using the installation

CD provided with your notebook.

✎If your optical drive has DVD+RW capability, DVDs can be used

with Easy CD and DVD Creator to store large amounts of data on

a disc. To build DVDs containing movies, refer to “Creating

DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator,” later in this chapter.

When Easy CD & DVD Creator is installed on your notebook

model, a Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator icon is displayed in

Start > All Programs > Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator.

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Understanding Easy CD & DVD Creator Features

Easy CD & DVD Creator includes the following 4 applications:

✎Additional applications that appear in the Roxio Easy CD & DVD

Creator online User’s Guide are not available on this notebook

model, as purchased.

These applications can be accessed through the start menu or

through the Home window. To open the Home window select

Start > All Programs > Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator >

Home.

For a more information concerning Easy CD & DVD Creator

applications, features, or use, refer to the Roxio Easy CD & DVD

Creator online Userfs Guide. To access the guide, select Start >

All Programs > Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator > User’s

Guide.

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.

Roxio Label Creator create personalized labels for your discs.

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Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator

ÄCAUTION: 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.

■Do not copy directly from a CD to another CD or from a network

drive to a CD. Instead, copy from a CD or network drive to your

hard drive, then copy from your hard drive to the CD.

■Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while

the notebook is writing to a CD. The write process is sensitive to

vibration.

Choosing Recording Media

HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the

maximum speed of the optical drive. The notebook can write or

copy to CDs which provide one-time, non-erasable recording

(CD-R) or to CDs which provide erasable recording (CD-RW).

✎In order to write data to a CD, you must use a blank CD-R or disc

or a CD-RW disc on which the format has not been finalized. For

more information about choosing media for use with Easy CD

and DVD Creator, refer to the Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator

online User’s Guide.

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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. If

UDF Reader is installed on your notebook, a CD created with the

Drag-to-Disc application can be used in a compatible optical

drive on a computer without Drag-to-Disc, provided you select

the Make this disc readable on any CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

option during the eject process.

Formatting Recording Media

To record information to a disc using Drag-to-Disc, use a CD

formatted for Drag-to-Disc. Drag-to-Disc will automatically

format blank discs.

✎Formatting a disc in Drag-to-Disc may take up to 45 minutes to

complete.

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.

To manually format a disc so that it can be used in Creator Classic

or Disc Copier:

1. Insert a disc into the optical drive.

2. Open Drag-to-Disc by selecting Start > All Programs >

Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator > Drag-to-Disc.

3. Open the Drag-to-Disc menu.

4. Select Manually Format Disc, and choose the format settings.

❏To format a disc for use with only Drag-to-Disc, select

Quick Format.

❏To format a disc for use with another application, select

Full Format.

5. Select OK.

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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

✎You cannot erase data from a CD-R or DVD+R disc. Only

CD-RW or DVD+RW discs can be used in the following process.

✎Erasing recorded media in Drag-to-Disc or Creator Classic may

take up to 45 minutes to complete.

Erasing Recorded Media with Drag-to-Disc

To erase recorded media created with Drag-to-Disc:

1. Insert the CD into the optical drive.

2. Open the Drag-to-Disc window by selecting Start > All

Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator > Drag-to-Disc.

3. Open the Drag-to-Disc menu.

4. Select Erase Disc.

5. Select OK.

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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.

Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator Settings

To use Drag-to-Disc, Creator Classic, or Disc Copier, the default

settings shown in the following table must be selected. These

settings are compatible; for example, the settings for

Drag-to-Disc do not conflict with the settings for Disc Copier.

Application Required Settings

Drag-to-Disc Enable Auto Insert Notification*

Creator Classic Disable Disc-at-Once**

and

Enable Track-at-Once**

Disc Copier Disable Disc-at-Once

* Auto Insert Notification settings are selected through the operating

system.

** Disk-at-Once and Track-at-Once are recording methods that appear

in the Record Setup window after you begin burning a CD.

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The following table describes the Track-at-Once and

Disc-at-Once recording methods.

For additional information about Track-at-Once or Disc-at-Once

settings, refer to the Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator online

User’s Guide.

Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD

Creator

InterVideo WinDVD Creator allows you to create, author, and

edit movies and burn them to a DVD. Before you can create

DVDs, you must install this application using the installation CD,

included with select notebook. This application will not install

successfully unless your notebook is equipped with an optical

drive that has DVD+RW capability.

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.

Disc-at-Once Writes all information to the disc at once and

finalizes both the session and the disc at the end of

recording.

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Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator

ÄCAUTION: 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.

■Do not copy directly from a DVD to another DVD or from a network

drive to a DVD. Instead, copy from a DVD or network drive to your

hard drive, then copy from your hard drive to the DVD.

■Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while

the notebook is writing to a DVD. The write process is sensitive to

vibration.

Choosing Recording Media

HP recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the

maximum speed of the optical drive. The notebook can write or

copy to DVDs which provide one-time, non-erasable recording

(DVD+R) or to DVDs which provide erasable recording

(DVD+RW).

✎In order to write data to a DVD, you must use a blank DVD+R

disc or a DVD+RW disc on which the format has not been

finalized. For more information about choosing media for use

with WinDVD Creator, select Help on the WinDVD Creator

menu bar.

Creating DVDs

To open InterVideo WinDVD Creator, select Start > All

Programs > InterVideo WinDVD Creator> InterVideo WinDVD

Creator.

For instructions on creating DVDs, select Help on the WinDVD

Creator menu bar.

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Contents

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Turning a Network Connection Off and On . . . . . . . 7–4

Accessing the Network at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Wireless (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 7–6

Connecting to a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Infrared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared. . . . . . . . . . 7–9

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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.

For best performance, you can connect to any Internet Service

Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 or V.92

interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of

telephone numbers that support V.90 or V.92. (V.92 enables

modem on-hold technology that allows an Internet session to be

interrupted to answer a phone call, then resumes the Internet

session after the call is complete.)

The maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps, even though the

modem is capable of downloading at higher speeds.

ÄCAUTION: Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone

lines or a private branch exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a

coin-operated telephone, and does not work with party lines. Some of

these connections may result in excess electrical voltage and could

cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your telephone line

type prior to connecting your phone line.

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Connecting the Modem

A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line.

ÅWARNING: 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.

ÅWARNING: Connecting the notebook to a digital line can

permanently damage the modem. Immediately disconnect your modem

cable if accidentally connected to a digital line.

ÄCAUTION: Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble RJ-11 telephone

jacks, but are not compatible with the modem.

For more information on connecting and configuring your

modem, refer to the Modem and Networking Guide included on

the Documentation Library CD.

Network

All notebook models ship with an RJ-45 network jack. A network

cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end is included with select

models.

The notebook can be connected to a network whether or not the

internal modem is connected to a telephone line.

If your notebook is connected to a network, you may want to

confer with your network administrator before changing network

settings.

The notebook supports network speeds up to 10 Mbps when

connected to a 10BASE-T network and 100 Mbps when connected to

a100BASE-TX network.

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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.

■To turn on a network connection, connect the network cable,

then log on to the network.

Accessing the Network at Startup

To connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot eXecution

Environment) server during startup, you must enable the internal

NIC for startup, then respond to the Network Service Boot

prompt each time you want to connect to the server.

■To enable the NIC for startup and set the notebook to display

the Network Service Boot prompt each time the notebook is

started or restarted, set your preferences in the Setup utility.

The Setup utility is not a Windows utility and does not

support the TouchPad. For more information about using the

Setup utility, refer to the “Using the Setup Utility” section in

Chapter 9 of this guide.

■To respond to the Network Service Boot prompt, press f12

while the prompt F12 = Boot from LAN appears very briefly in

the lower left corner of the screen before Windows loads.

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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.” Since your notebook

connects to the network by radio rather than through cables, you

can move from place to place within the network—from your

office to a conference room, for example—and remain on the

network the entire time.

Wireless antennae location

ÅWARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The

radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency

exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a

manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is

minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio

frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna should not

be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation, including when

the notebook display is closed.

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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.

In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you may be

required to purchase a license before using the wireless function.

Turning On Communication and Making a

Connection

To turn on wireless communication and connect to a wireless

network:

1. If the notebook is not on, turn it on.

2. Press the wireless on-off button (Quick Launch button)

located above the number pad of the notebook to turn

wireless 802.11b or 802.11g communication on and off

The wireless indicator light on the Wireless On/Off Quick

Launch button turns on when 802.11b or 802.11g wireless

communication is turned on.

To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network

Connections in Control Panel, then select the connection.

Turning Off Communication and Ending a

Connection

To end wireless communication and disconnect from a wireless

notebook:

1. Close any files that reside on other network notebooks.

2. To turn off the wireless 802.11b or 802.11g communication

without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on-off

button.

Putting the notebook in Standby or shutting it down also turns off

the wireless function.

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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.

For details on how to configure your notebook for wireless

networking, open the Windows Help and Support Center and

enter “wireless” as a search topic. This provides you with

overviews, tutorials, articles, and step by step information on

setting up your wireless device.

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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.

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.

Linking to an infrared device

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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 3.3 feet (1 meter).

■Position the ports so that they face each other directly. The

maximum capture angle is 30 degrees, so the ports must be

aligned no more than 15 degrees off center.

■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.

Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared

Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission. If the

notebook is in Standby, an infrared transmission cannot be

initiated.

If Standby initiates during an infrared transmission, the

transmission stops. To resume from Standby, briefly press

the power button. The transmission resumes when the notebook

resumes from Standby.

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Using Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

Using the Digital Media Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Inserting Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Removing Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Disabling or Restarting Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Displaying Memory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . . 8–13

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18

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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.

To connect a standard external device to the notebook:

1. Turn off the notebook.

2. If you are connecting a powered device, turn off the device.

3. Connect the device to the connector on the notebook.

4. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device

power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the device.

6. Turn on the notebook.

To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn

off the device, then disconnect the device from the notebook.

Connecting a Monitor or Projector

To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook,

insert the monitor cable into the external monitor connector on

the back of the notebook.

✎If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not

display an image, try pressing the fn+f4 hotkey to switch the image

to the monitor.

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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. Hubs can support several

USB devices.

■Powered hubs must be connected to external power.

■Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB

connector on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub.

The USB connectors on the notebook support USB 2.0 and

earlier devices.

Some USB devices may require additional support software,

which is usually included with the device. For more information

and software installation instructions, refer to the documentation

included with the device.

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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.

Identifying the 3 USB connectors on the rear notebook and 1 USB

connector on the left side

Using a PC Card

A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform

to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory

Card International Association (PCMCIA). The notebook

PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.

PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless

communication, or digital camera functions to the notebook.

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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

ÄCAUTION: 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.

■Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,

or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card

manufacturer.

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Inserting a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: 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.

Inserting a PC Card

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Stopping and Removing a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: 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. (To display the Safely

Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon

for Show Hidden Icons.)

3. To release the PC Card, press the PC Card eject button 1. (If

the PC Card button does not extend while a PC Card is in the

PC Card slot, press the button once to extend the button, then

press the button again to release the PC Card.)

4. Gently pull out the PC Card 2.

Removing a PC Card

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Using Digital Media

The digital media slot supports the following digital media

formats:

■Secure Digital (SD)

■Multimedia Card (MMC)

■Memory Stick (MS)

■SmartMedia (SM)

ÄCAUTION: 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.

■Do not move or transport the notebook while Digital Media is

inserted.

Digital media formats consist of flash memory cards that provide

secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are

often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as

well as other notebooks.

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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.

Identifying the digital media light

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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.)

Inserting a digital media card

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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. Disabling the card conserves power.

To disable an inserted Digital Media card, double-click the My

Computer icon on the Windows Desktop, right-click the drive

assigned to the card, then select Eject. (The card is stopped but is

not released from the Digital Media Card slot.)

To restart the card, remove, then reinsert, the card. For

instructions, refer to “Inserting Digital Media” and “Removing

Digital Media” in this chapter.

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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.

Displaying Memory Information

When RAM is increased, the operating system increases the hard

drive space reserved for the hibernation file.

If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing

RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the

larger hibernation file.

■To display the amount of RAM in the system:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance icon > System icon > General tab.

■To display the amount of free space on your hard drive,

double-click My Computer and right-click the hard drive and

select properties.

■To display the amount of space required by the

hibernation file:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab.

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Removing or Inserting a Memory Module

ÅWARNING: 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.

ÅWARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to

the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and

remove the battery pack before installing a memory module.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic

components: before beginning this procedure, discharge yourself of

static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more

information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer on the

Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide,

“Electrostatic Discharge” section.

1. Save your work and shut down the notebook. If you are not

sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly

press the power button. If your work returns to the screen,

save your work, exit all applications, then shut down

the notebook.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.

3. Disconnect the power cord.

4. Remove the battery pack.

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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.

Opening the memory compartment

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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.

Removing a memory module

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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.

Inserting a memory module

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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.

Closing the memory compartment

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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.

Connecting an optional cable lock

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7

Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . 9–8

Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–9

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . 9–10

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 9–11

Using the Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11

Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11

Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 9–12

Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings . . . . . . . . . 9–12

Exiting the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12

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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. Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory)

update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the

notebook.

1. Access the updates at the HP Web site.

2. Download and install the updates.

✎The notebook ROM stores the BIOS (basic input-output system).

The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with

the operating system and external devices and also supports such

notebook services as time and date.

Preparing for a Software Update

If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your

network administrator before installing any software updates,

particularly a ROM update.

Accessing Notebook Product Information

To access the updates for your notebook, you will need the

following information:

■The product category is Notebook.

■The product family name and series number are printed on

the display bezel.

■More complete model information is provided on the serial

number label on the bottom of the notebook.

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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.

ROM information is displayed in the Setup utility. The Setup

utility is a non-Windows utility that does not support the

TouchPad. For complete information about using the Setup

utility, refer to the “Using the Setup Utility” section in Chapter 9.

1. To open the Setup utility, turn on or restart the notebook.

2. Before Windows opens and while the Press <F10> to enter setup

prompt is displayed in the lower left section of the screen,

press f10.

3. The ROM version and date are displayed in the System BIOS

Version field.

4. To exit the Setup utility without changing any settings:

a. Press esc to close the window.

b. Use the arrow keys to select Ignore changes and exit, then

press enter.

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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.txt contains detailed descriptive, installation, and

troubleshooting information about the download. Readme.txt

included with RomPaqs are English only.

The following sections provide instructions for downloading and

installing:

■A ROM update.

■A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update.

Downloading and Installing a ROM Update

ÄCAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful

installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook

is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a

ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power.)

During the download and installation:

■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

■Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation.

■Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable,

or cord.

Downloading 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 ROM update you want to download.

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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.

(You may need to access the ROM package after it has

been downloaded.)

c. Follow the online instructions to download your selection

to the hard drive.

Installing a ROM Update

ROM installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that

are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no

instructions are displayed:

1. Open Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer from

the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories >

Windows Explorer.

2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My

Computer > your hard drive designation. (The hard drive

designation is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the path

you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive

containing the update.

3. To begin the installation, open the folder, then double-click

the file with an .exe extension, for example, Filename.exe.

(The ROM update installation begins.)

4. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the

screen.

✎After a message on the screen reports a successful installation,

you can delete the downloaded file from the destination folder.

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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.

3. At the download area:

a. Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the

SoftPaq you plan to download. (You will need to

identify the update later, after it has been downloaded to

the hard drive.)

b. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to

the hard drive.

4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. To

open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select Start >

All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.

5. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My

Computer > your hard drive designation, which is typically

Local Disk C > HP.

6. In the HP folder, select the name or number of the software

package you have downloaded.

7. Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example,

Filename.exe. (The installation begins.)

8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the

screen.

✎After a message on the screen reports a successful installation,

you can delete the downloaded file from the HP folder.

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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. Setting System Restore points manually provides

additional protection for your system files and settings. HP

recommends that you set System Restore points:

■Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.

■Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.

Setting a System Restore Point

To set a System Restore point manually:

1. Select Start > Help & Support > Tools. (Notebook and

diagnostic information is displayed.)

2. Select System Restore, then follow the on-screen instructions

for setting a Restore Point.

Restoring to a System Restore Point

To restore the notebook to a System Restore point:

1. Select Start > Help & Support > Tools. (Notebook and

diagnostic information is displayed.)

2. Select System Restore, then follow the on-screen instructions

for restoring the notebook to a Restore Point.

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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. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all

device drivers must also be reinstalled.

HP recommends that you try to restore your system by using the

System Restore utility before you consider repairing or

reinstalling your operating system. For restoration instructions,

refer to “Backing Up and Restoring Data” earlier in this chapter.

If a System Restore restoration fails to restore functionality, first

try to repair the operating system. If the repair procedure does not

restore functionality, you may need to reinstall the operating

system.

Repairing the Operating System

To repair the operating system without deleting your

personal data, use the Operating System CD that was shipped

with the notebook:

1. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the

notebook.

2. Immediately insert the Operating System CD (included with

the notebook) into the optical drive.

3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the

notebook.

4. Press the power button again to start the notebook.

5. When prompted, press any key to boot from CD. After a few

minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.

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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.

Reinstalling the Operating System

If the System Recovery and operating system repair procedures

did not restore functionality to your notebook, it may be

necessary to reinstall the operating system.

ÄCAUTION: Personal data and any software you have installed on the

notebook will be lost during the operating system reinstall. To protect

your data, back up your data before beginning the procedure. For back

up information and instructions, select Start > Help and Support. Also

refer to “Backing Up and Restoring Data” earlier in this section.

✎During the reinstallation, you may be prompted for your product

key. The product key is displayed on the Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label on the bottom of the notebook.

To reinstall the operating system using the Operating System CD

included with the notebook:

1. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the

notebook.

2. Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the

optical drive.

3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the

notebook.

4. Press the power button again to start the notebook.

5. When prompted, press any key to boot from CD. After a few

minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.

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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 Cto continue setup using this partition.

11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system

(Quick), and press enter.

ÄFormatting a drive will delete all current files.

12. Press F to format the drive. The reinstallation process begins.

This process may take up to 2 hours to complete. The

notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete.

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other

Software

After the installation process is complete, you must reinstall

drivers and other software.

To reinstall drivers use the Driver Recovery CD included with the

notebook:

1. While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into

the optical drive.

If you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. Then

type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates the

optical drive).

2. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing drivers.

After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software

you added to the notebook. Follow the installation instructions

provided with the software.

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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.

ÄCAUTION: Replacing an operating system enhanced by HP with a

retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all HP

enhancements. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements may result

in an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support.

Using the Setup Utility

The Setup utility is a preinstalled, ROM-based information and

customization utility that can be used even when your operating

system is not working or will not load.

The utility reports information about the notebook and provides

settings for startup, password, port, Setup utility appearance, and

other preferences.

Opening the Setup Utility

To access most settings:

1. Start up or restart the notebook.

2. Before Windows opens and while the Press <F10> to enter setup

prompt is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen,

press f10.

On some models, you must start up (not restart) the notebook to

access the settings for a hard drive password.

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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.

An on-screen guide to navigation and selection is displayed at the

lower edge of most Setup utility submenu screens. To minimize

keystrokes by using the <Alt> Key Activates Accelerators

feature:

1. Press and hold alt. (A letter or number in most on-screen items

is highlighted.)

2. Press the keyboard key corresponding to the highlighted

letter or number in the item you want to select.

For example, to select an on-screen OK button, press alt.

When the “O” in OK is highlighted, press O.

Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings

To return all Setup utility settings to default values, select File

menu > Restore Defaults. (Identification information, including

ROM version information, is retained.)

Exiting the Setup Utility

The Setup Utility exit options are on the File menu. When you

select either option, Windows opens after the Setup utility closes.

■To close the utility and save your changes from the current

session, select “Exit Saving Changes.”

■To close the utility without saving changes from the current

session, select “Exit Discarding Changes.”

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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 11.33 inches

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Specifications

Operating Environment

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 supplied or approved by HP.

An AC adapter provided by

for use with this notebook is

capable of accepting AC power within the following

specifications.

Factor Metric U.S.

Temperature

Operating 10° to 35° C 50° to 95° F

Nonoperating -20° to 60° C -4° to 140° F

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90%

Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating 3,048 m 10,000 ft

Nonoperating 9,144 m 30,000 ft

Input Power Rating

Operating voltage 100–240V AC @1.7A - 50–60Hz

Operating current 1.5A rms

Operating frequency range 50 to 60Hz

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The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the

following specifications.

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.

■For similar information about storing battery packs, refer to

the “Storing a Battery Pack” section in Chapter 4.

■For information about exposing the notebook to sunlight,

ultraviolet light, x-rays, or magnetic fields, refer on the

Documentation Library CD to the Maintenance, Shipping

and Travel guide.

Input Power Rating

Operating voltage 18.5V DC @6.5A- 120W

Operating current 4.9A

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Index

1394 connector 2–11

AC adapter

connecting 1–5

identifying 2–18

power connector 2–11

AC power 1–12

adapter

AC 1–5,2–18

country-specific modem 2–18

Japan-specific outlet 2–18

airport security devices 5–3

altitude specifications A–2

antivirus software 1–11

applications key 2–4

applications. See software;

software updates

audio CD. See CD(s)

audio-out jack

connecting 6–6

identifying 2–11

AutoPlay 5–12

backup, system 9–7

battery bay

identifying 2–14

inserting battery pack 1–3

removing battery pack 4–26

battery light 2–8

battery pack

calibrating 4–21

charging 1–2,1–6,4–17,4–21

discharging 4–21

inserting 1–3

monitoring charge 4–18

recharging 4–23

removing 4–26

storing 4–24

when to remove 4–5

battery power

conserving 4–25

when to use 4–6

BIOS (basic input output system)

9–2

boot order 5–14

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button(s)

PC Card eject 2–13,8–6

power 2–5

TouchPad 2–3,3–3

volume 2–7,6–3

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