Broadcom BRCM1002-H 802.11b WLAN Mini-PCI Module User Manual Hardware Guide

Broadcom Corporation 802.11b WLAN Mini-PCI Module Hardware Guide

CRN 10072 Q3 notebook user manual

Hardware Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 335395-001
September 2003
This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which may be
helpful when traveling with the notebook.
© 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The
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Hardware Guide
HP Notebook Series
First Edition September 2003
Reference Number: zx5000/zv5000/nx9100
Document Part Number: 335395-001
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Contents
1 Hardware Components
Identifying Parts of the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys . . . . . . 1–11
Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys. . . . 1–12
Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–23
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–27
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–29
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–30
Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–30
Cords, Cables and Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–31
2 TouchPad and Keyboard
Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Setting TouchPad Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Using the Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
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Hotkey Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Using Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . 2–11
Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
3 Battery Packs
Running the Notebook on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Accessing the Battery Charge Display . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Placing the Power Icon on the Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Identifying a Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . 3–7
Verifying Hibernation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
If External Power Is Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
If a Charged Battery Pack Is Available . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
If No Power Source Is Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
When to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
How to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings . . . . . . . 3–11
Conserving Power as You Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Finding More Power Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
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4Drives
Understanding Drive Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Caring for Drives and Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Caring for Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Caring for Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Using Drive Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Displaying Media Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Using the IDE Drive Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Inserting and Removing Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Removing a CD or DVD (With Power) . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power) . . . . . . . 4–12
Inserting a Diskette (Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14
Removing a Diskette (Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15
Installing an Optional HP USB Digital Drive
(Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15
Installing an Optional SD Memory Card. . . . . . . . . 4–16
Connecting an Optional Digital Drive to the
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into an
Optional Digital Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21
Removing an Optional Digital Drive from an
Optional Digital Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23
Finding Optional Drive Software Information . . . . 4–24
5 Audio and Video
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Using the Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Using the Volume Control Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Using the Internal Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
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Connecting an Audio Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Identifying Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Using the Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Using the Audio-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Connecting the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Turning a Video Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
Changing the Color Television Format . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
6 External Device Connections
Connecting a Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Enabling USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Linking to an Infrared Device (Select Models) . . . . . . . . 6–4
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared. . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
7 Modem and Network Connections
Using the Modem (Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Connecting the Modem with an Adapter. . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Special Restrictions in Certain Countries . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Changing Your Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Turning a Network Connection Off and On . . . . . . . 7–9
Making Wireless Network Connections
(Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
Turning Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . 7–11
Connecting to a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12
Checking the Wireless Connection Status. . . . . . . . 7–12
Making Bluetooth Wireless Connections
(Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
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8 Hardware Upgrades
Obtaining Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Using Digital Media Cards (Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Inserting an Optional Digital Media Card . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Removing an Optional Digital Media Card. . . . . . . . 8–8
Disabling an Optional Digital Media Card . . . . . . . . 8–9
Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10
Displaying Memory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . . 8–11
Replacing the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Finding More Upgrade Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
9 Specifications
Notebook Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Notebook Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3
Index
Hardware Guide 1–1
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Hardware Components
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Components included with your notebook may vary by
geographical region and by model. The following illustrations
identify the standard external features included in most notebook
models. Reference the illustrations that closely match your
notebook.
Display
Component Description
Display release latch Opens the notebook.
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Hardware Components
Component Description
Display release latch Opens the notebook.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–3
TouchPad
Component Description
1TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right TouchPad
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
of an external mouse.
3TouchPad scroll pad Functions like the wheel of an external
mouse for scrolling up and down.
4TouchPad on-off button Turns TouchPad on or off.
5TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
*For information about TouchPad settings, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and
Keyboard.
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Hardware Components
Component Description
1TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right TouchPad
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
3TouchPad on-off button Turns TouchPad on or off.
4TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
*For information about TouchPad settings, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and
Keyboard.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–5
Top
Power Lights
Component Description
1Power button light On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
2Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
3Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
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Hardware Components
Component Description
1Power button light On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
2Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
3Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–7
Keyboard and Drive Lights
Component Description
1Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
2Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal
keypad is on.*
3IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
4Optical disk drive light On: The optical drive bay is being
accessed.
55-in-1 Digital Media slot light
(select models).
On: Slot is accessing an optional
digital media card.
*For information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external
keypad, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.
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Hardware Components
Component Description
1Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
2Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal
keypad is on.*
3IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
On: The internal hard drive or the
optical drive bay is being accessed.
4Optical disk drive light On: The optical drive bay is being
accessed.
55-in-1 Digital Media slot light
(select models)
On: Slot is accessing an optional
digital media card.
*For information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external
keypad, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–9
Power and Volume Controls
Component Description
1Power button* When the notebook is:
Off, press button to turn on the notebook.
On, briefly press button to initiate Hibernation.
In Standby, briefly press button to resume from
Standby.
In Hibernation, briefly press button to resume
from Hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding
and Windows shutdown procedures cannot
be used, press and hold the button for at least
4 seconds to turn off the notebook.
2Volume
buttons (3)
Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume:
To decrease volume, use left button.
To mute or restore volume, use middle button.
To increase volume, use right button.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the power button, refer to the “Power” chapter in the
Software
Guide
on this CD.
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Hardware Components
Component Description
1Power button* When the notebook is:
Off, press button to turn on the notebook.
On, briefly press button to initiate Hibernation.
In Standby, briefly press button to resume from
Standby.
In Hibernation, briefly press button to resume
from Hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding
and Windows shutdown procedures cannot
be used, press and hold the button for at least
4 seconds to turn off the notebook.
2Mute button On: Audio is muted.
3Volume
buttons (2)
Decrease and increase the system volume:
To decrease volume, use left button.
To increase volume, use right button.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the power button, refer to the “Power” chapter in the
Software
Guide
on this CD.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–11
Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys
Top: Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys
1Quick Launch buttons:
Picture, Media, and Internet
From left to right: 3 programmable
buttons enable you to access the
My Pictures folder, a multimedia
application, and the Internet with
one keystroke.
The icon on each button represents
the default destination. Buttons can be
programmed to point to other
locations.
See the instructions on changing
the destination of Quick Launch
buttons in Chapter 2, “TouchPad
and Keyboard.”
2Wireless on-off button Turns optional internal wireless
device(s) on or off.
3Windows logo keys Display Windows Start menu.
4Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
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Hardware Components
Wireless On-Off Button and
Application Keys
Component Description
1Wireless on-off button Turns optional internal wireless
device(s) on or off.
2Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu.
3Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–13
Function and Keypad Keys
Component Description
1fn key Combines with the function keys to
perform additional system and
application tasks. For example,
pressing fn+f8 increases screen
brightness.
2Function keys (11) Performs system and application
tasks. When combined with the fn key,
function keys f1 through f12 perform
additional tasks as hotkeys. (The
f2 function key is not used.*)
3Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
and Keyboard.
*Refer to the “Hotkey Quick Reference” section in Chapter 2, “TouchPad
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Hardware Components
Component Description
1fn key Combines with the function keys to
perform additional system and
application tasks. For example,
pressing fn+f8 increases screen
brightness.
2Function keys (11) Performs system and application
tasks. When combined with the fn key,
function keys f1 through f12 perform
additional tasks as hotkeys. (The
f2 function key is not used.*)
3Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
and Keyboard.
*Refer to the “Hotkey Quick Reference” section in Chapter 2, “TouchPad
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–15
Front View
Component Description
1Display release latch Opens the notebook.
2Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
3IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
4Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
(Continued)
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Hardware Components
Component Description
5Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
6Volume and mute buttons (3) Decrease, mute, and increase the
system volume:
To decrease volume, use left
button.
To mute or restore volume, use
middle button.
To increase volume, use right
button.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–17
Component Description
1Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
2Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
3Display release latch Opens the notebook.
4IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
5Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
6Wireless on-off button Turns optional internal wireless
device(s) on or off.
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Hardware Components
Rear View
Component Description
1Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
2Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal
components. Additional vents are on
the bottom panel of the notebook.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do
not obstruct the vent. Do not
allow a hard surface, such as
an adjoining printer, or a soft
surface, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
3External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
or overhead projector.
4Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device,
such as a printer.
5RJ-11 jack Connects the modem cable.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–19
Component Description
1DC power connector Connects an AC adapter.
2Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal
components. Additional vents are on
the bottom panel of the notebook.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do
not obstruct the vent. Do not
allow a hard surface, such as
an adjoining printer, or a soft
surface, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
3External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
or overhead projector.
4Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device,
such as a printer.
5RJ-11 jack (select models) Connects the modem cable.
(select models)
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Hardware Components
Left Side
1
Component Description
1Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
the notebook.
25-in-1 Digital Media slot and
light (select models)
Supports 5 optional digital media
formats: SD, MMC, SmartMedia,
Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro.
Light On: Slot is accessing a digital
media card.
3PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
4PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
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Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–21
Component Description
5USB connectors (2) Connects an optional USB device,
such as a printer.
6Three drive configurations:
optional Digital Bay, optional
diskette drive, no drive
Digital Bay: Supports optional
pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive.
Diskette drive: Supports standard
1.4 MB diskette.
No drive: No drive bay is installed.
7One of 4 optical drive bay
configurations
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or
DVD/CD-RW combo drives. DVD+RW
drives and DVD/CD-RW combo drives
can write to both recordable CDs and
DVDs. (Type of drive varies by model.)
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Hardware Components
Component Description
1Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
the notebook.
2PC Card slot (1 or 2 slots,
select models)
Supports an optional Type I or Type II
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
3PC Card eject button (1 or 2
buttons, select models)
Ejects an optional PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
4USB connectors (2) Connects an optional USB device,
such as a printer.
5Three drive configurations:
optional HP USB Digital Bay,
optional diskette drive, no
drive
Digital Bay: Supports optional
pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive.
Diskette drive: Supports standard
1.4 MB diskette.
No drive: No drive bay is installed.
6One of 4 optical drive bay
configurations
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or
DVD/CD-RW combo drives. DVD+RW
drives and DVD/CD-RW combo drives
can write to both recordable CDs and
DVDs. (Type of drive varies by model.)
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–23
Right Side
Component Description
1Audio-out headphone jack Connects an optional headphone,
headset, or powered stereo speakers.
Also connects the audio function of an
audio/video device, such as a
television or VCR.
2Audio-in microphone jack Connects an optional external
microphone.
3USB connector Connects an optional USB device,
such as a printer.
41394 connector
(select models)
Connects an optional IEEE1394
device, such as a camcorder.
5Infrared port (select models) Provides wireless communication
between the notebook and an optional
IrDA-compliant device.
(Continued)
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Hardware Components
Component Description
6Expansion port Connects optional HP Notebook
Expansion bases.
7RJ-45 network jack Connects an optional network cable.
8S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video
device, such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 125
Component Description
1Wireless LED On: At least one optional internal
wireless device is active.
Off: No wireless device is active.
2Volume buttons (3) and
audio mute light
Decrease, mute, and increase the
system volume:
To decrease volume, use left
button.
To increase volume, use middle
button.
To mute or restore volume, use
right button.
Light on: Audio is muted.
3Audio-out headphone jack Connects an optional headphone,
headset, or powered stereo speakers.
Also connects the audio function of an
audio/video device, such as a
television or VCR.
(Continued)
1–26 Hardware Guide
Hardware Components
Component Description
4Audio-in microphone jack Connects an optional external
microphone.
5USB connector Connects an optional USB device,
such as a printer.
61394 connector
(select models)
Connects an optional IEEE 1394
device, such as a camcorder.
7Infrared port
(select models)
Provides wireless communication
between the notebook and an optional
IrDA-compliant device.
8Expansion port Connects optional HP Notebook
Expansion bases.
9RJ-45 network jack Connects an optional network cable.
-S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video
device, such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–27
Bottom Panel
Component Description
1Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the
battery bay.
2Battery bay Holds the battery pack.
3Exhaust vents Allows airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not
obstruct the vent. Do not allow a
hard surface, such as an adjoining
printer, or a soft surface, such as
bedding or clothing, to block airflow.
4Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
5Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots, 1 of which is
accessible for an optional 128-MB,
256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory
module upgrade. As shipped, the
memory slot may be filled with
a replaceable memory module, or it may
be vacant, depending on the notebook
model.
1–28 Hardware Guide
Hardware Components
Component Description
1Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the
battery bay.
2Battery bay Holds the battery pack. (Battery shipment
and type vary by model.)
3Exhaust vents Allows airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not
obstruct the vent. Do not allow a
hard surface, such as an adjoining
printer, or a soft surface, such as
bedding or clothing, to block airflow.
4Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
5Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots, one of which is
accessible for an optional 128-MB,
256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory
module upgrade. As shipped, the memory
slot may be filled with a replaceable
memory module, or it may be vacant,
depending on the notebook model.
Hardware Components
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Labels
The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside
of the battery compartment provide information you may need
when troubleshooting system problems or traveling abroad with
the notebook.
The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook
contains the product name, product number (P/N), and serial
number (S/N). You will need the notebook serial number and
product number if you call customer support.
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to the
bottom of the notebook contains the Product Key number.
You may need this number to update or troubleshoot
problems with the operating system.
The System label affixed to the inside of the battery
compartment provides regulatory information about the
notebook.
The Product identification label affixed to the inside of the
battery compartment contains the serial number (S/N) of
the notebook and a code describing the original configuration
of the notebook.
The Modem approval label affixed to an optional internal
modem provides regulatory information.
The wireless certification labels affixed to the inside of the
battery compartment are specific to various types of optional
wireless devices. These labels provide regulatory information
and lists the countries in which the optional wireless devices
have been approved for use. You may need the wireless
device information to use the wireless device while traveling.
1–30 Hardware Guide
Hardware Components
Additional Standard Components
The components included with the notebook vary by geographic
region and by model. The following illustrations and tables
identify the standard external components included with most
notebook models.
Documentation Library CD
Your notebook Documentation Library CD includes the
following guides:
Hardware Guide (the document you are viewing)
Software Guide
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Safety & Comfort Guide
Troubleshooting guide
Modem and Networking guide
For information about using the Documentation Library CD,
refer to the printed Startup Guide included with the notebook.
Hardware Components
Hardware Guide 1–31
Cords, Cables and Adapters
Component Description
1Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an
AC electrical outlet.
2AC adapter** Converts AC power to DC power.
3Modem cables
(select models)*
Connects the modem to an
RJ-11 telephone jack or to a
country-specific modem adapter.
4Country-specific modem
adapter (included by region
as required)
Adapts the modem cable to a
non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
5Japan-specific outlet adapter
(Japan only)
Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong
electrical outlet.
*Power cords and modem cables vary in appearance by region.
**AC adapters vary by region.
Hardware Guide 2–1
2
TouchPad and Keyboard
Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad duplicates the functions of an optional external
mouse.
To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad
surface 1 in the direction you want to move the cursor.
If the cursor continues to move after you take your finger off the
TouchPad, wait a few seconds for the cursor to stop moving.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons 2 as you would the
left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Use the TouchPad scroll pad 3 as you would the arrows on
the scroll bars on the edges of windows. This moves the
viewing area up, down, right, and left.
Use the TouchPad on-off button 4 to turn off the Touchpad.
This also turns off the TouchPad light 5.
2–2 Hardware Guide
TouchPad and Keyboard
Identifying TouchPad components
Use the TouchPad on-off button 3 to turn off the Touchpad.
This also turns off the TouchPad light 4.
Identifying TouchPad components
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hardware Guide 2–3
Setting TouchPad Preferences
The TouchPad is supported by the mouse software in the
operating system. To access the Mouse Properties window, select
Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
Among the settings you can select are:
TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad
once to select an object or twice to double-click an object.
Inertial Movement, which enables you to continue to scroll
even though your finger has reached the edge of the
TouchPad.
Typing, which prevents inadvertent tapping when typing on
the keyboard.
Other features, such as sensitivity, virtual scrolling, mouse trails,
and mouse speed preferences, are available in the Mouse
Properties window.
2–4 Hardware Guide
TouchPad and Keyboard
Using the Hotkeys
Hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn key 1 and one of
the function keys 2. Excluding function key f2, the icons on
f1 through f12 represent the hotkey functions available on your
notebook. The f2 function key is not used.
Identifying hotkeys
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hardware Guide 2–5
Identifying hotkeys
2–6 Hardware Guide
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hotkey Quick Reference
The following table identifies the hotkey functions set at the
factory.
Default Function Hotkey
Open Help and Support Center. fn+f1
Not used. fn+f2
Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. fn+f3
Switch display image. fn+f4
Initiate Standby. fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7
Increase screen brightness. fn+f8
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or DVD. fn+f9
Stop an audio CD or DVD. fn+f10
Play the previous track or chapter of an audio CD
or DVD.
fn+f11
Play the next track of an audio CD or DVD. fn+f12
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hardware Guide 2–7
Hotkey Procedures
To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard:
Briefly press the fn key, then briefly press the second key of
the command, or
Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key,
then release both keys simultaneously.
Hotkey Commands
Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1)
The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online
resource tool for contacting an HP support specialist, for
downloading the latest software driver updates and product
information, and for learning more about using and maintaining
your notebook.
Press the fn+f1 hotkey to open the Help and Support Center
window.
Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3)
Press the fn+f3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Switch Display Image (fn+f4)
The fn+f4 hotkey switch the image among display devices
connected to the notebook. For example, if an external monitor
is connected to the notebook, pressing fn+f4 switches the image
among the notebook display, the external monitor display, and
a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the external
monitor.
2–8 Hardware Guide
TouchPad and Keyboard
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)
The fn+f5 hotkey are set by default to initiate Standby.
When the notebook is on, press the fn+f5 hotkey to initiate
Standby. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in
random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and
power is conserved. While the notebook is in Standby, the
power/standby light blinks.
To exit Standby, briefly press the power button, or tap the
TouchPad, a key on the keyboard, or other pointing device
component.
The function of the fn+f5 hotkey, called the “sleep button” in
Windows, can be changed. For example, the fn+f5 hotkey can be
set to initiate Hibernation instead of Standby. For more
information about Standby, Hibernation, and changing the
function of the fn+f5 hotkey, see the Software Guide on this CD,
“Power” chapter.
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
The QuickLock operating system security feature disables the
keyboard and displays the log on screen. QuickLock does not
disable the TouchPad.
Before you can use this feature, you must set a Windows system
password. For instructions, refer to your operating system
documentation.
To initiate QuickLock, press the fn+f6 hotkey. To disable
QuickLock, enter your Windows system password.
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)
Press the fn+f7 hotkey to decrease the brightness of the notebook
screen. Decreasing brightness conserves power.
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)
Press the fn+f8 hotkey to increase the brightness of the notebook
screen.
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hardware Guide 2–9
Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9)
If an audio CD or DVD is inserted into the optical drive, press
the fn+F9 hotkey to play it.
If an audio CD or DVD is playing in the optical drive, press the
fn+F9 hotkey to pause it.
If you have paused an audio CD or DVD in the optical drive
by pressing the fn+f9 hotkey, press the fn+f9 hotkey again to
resume play.
Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10)
If an audio CD or DVD is playing in the optical drive, press the
fn+f10 hotkey to stop it.
Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f11)
Press the fn+f11 hotkey to select the previously played track of an
audio CD or DVD that is playing in the optical drive.
Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f12)
Press the fn+f12 hotkey to play the next track of an audio CD or
DVD playing in the optical drive.
2–10 Hardware Guide
TouchPad and Keyboard
Using Quick Launch Buttons
The 3 Quick Launch buttons enable you to use one keystroke to
access default software applications or the Internet.
Identifying the Quick Launch buttons
Button Name Default Assignment
1Picture Opens My Pictures folder, and then
launches the default photo and
imaging software application.
2Media Launches the default multimedia
software application.
3Internet Opens to Microsoft Internet Explorer or
to a personal Web page you can
customize.
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hardware Guide 2–11
Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons
Your notebook Quick Launch buttons can be assigned to an
Internet location, a network destination, a software application, or
a data file. For example, a Quick Launch button can be assigned
to open your Internet browser to a favorite Web page or to open
an application, such as Microsoft Word, or even a document, such
as an Excel worksheet.
Button assignments can be grouped into schemes. When you
select a scheme, only the button assignments within that scheme
are active. Button assignments and schemes are set up, changed,
or deleted in the Quick Launch buttons window.
To reprogram a button:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Utilities > Quick Launch.
2. On the Quick Launch tab, select the button you want to
reprogram.
3. Type a label for the button, then select the application,
document, folder, or Web site you want the button to open.
If you want an icon for the button to appear on the taskbar or on
the desktop, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab.
Keypad
The notebook has an internal numeric keypad and supports an
optional external numeric keypad or an optional external
keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Using the Keypad
The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on
an external keypad.
When the keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad
performs the functions indicated by the icon in the top-right
corner of the key.
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TouchPad and Keyboard
The standard functions of the keypad keys are still available while
the keypad is turned on. See “Turning the Keypad On and Off”
later in this chapter.
Identifying the keypad keys
Identifying the keypad keys
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hardware Guide 2–13
Turning the Keypad On and Off
When the keypad is off, press fn+num lk 1 on the notebook to turn
the keypad on. When the keypad is on, press fn+num lk on the
notebook (or the num lock key on an external keypad) to turn
the keypad off.
The num lock light 2 turns on:
When the keypad is on, or
When an optional external keypad with num lock turned on is
connected to the system.
The keypad cannot be turned on while an optional external
keypad is connected to the USB connector on an optional
HP Notebook Expansion base.
Identifying the fn and num lock keys and the num lock light
2–14 Hardware Guide
TouchPad and Keyboard
Identifying the fn and num lock keys and the num lock light
Switching Key Functions on the Keypad
You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the keypad
between the standard function and the keypad function by using
the fn key or the fn+shift key combination.
To make a standard key function as a keypad key (when
the keypad is turned off), press and hold the fn key while
pressing the keypad key.
To make a keypad key function as a standard key (while the
keypad is turned on):
Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.
Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.
When the fn key is released, the keys return to their original mode.
Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off as You Work
To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work,
press the num lock key on the external keypad (not on the notebook
keypad).
Hardware Guide 3–1
3
Battery Packs
Running the Notebook on Battery
Power
The notebook switches between AC power and battery
power according to the availability of an external AC power
source, always preferring AC power. If the notebook contains a
charged battery pack and is running on external AC power, the
notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is
disconnected from the notebook.
Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack
to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power
and also protects your work in case of a power outage.
On the other hand, a battery pack in the notebook slowly
discharges even when the notebook is powered off. Whether to
leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how
you work.
3–2 Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Inserting or Removing the
Battery Pack
ÄCAUTION: When removing a battery pack that is the only power
source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook to prevent loss
of work.
To insert or remove a battery pack:
Turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation by briefly
pressing the power button.
To insert a battery pack, slide the battery into the battery bay
until it is seated 1.
To remove a battery pack, slide and hold the battery release
latch 2 toward the rear of the notebook as you pull the
battery pack from the battery bay 3.
Turn on the notebook or resume from Hibernation by briefly
pressing the power button.
ÄCAUTION: Do not restore power until the power/standby light turns
off, indicating that Hibernation is completed.
Inserting or removing the battery pack
Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–3
Inserting or removing the battery pack
3–4 Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Charging a Battery Pack
The battery pack automatically charges when the notebook is
connected to external power through an AC adapter.
When it is attached to an external power source, the battery pack
charges whether the notebook is powered off or in use. The
battery pack charges faster when the notebook is powered off.
When the notebook is in use, charging will take longer,
depending on system activity.
The battery light on the notebook stays on while the battery pack
is charging. The light turns off when the battery is fully charged.
Identifying the battery light
Identifying the battery light
Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–5
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information
Charging the battery pack prolongs battery life and increases the
accuracy of the battery gauge. When charging the battery:
Allow the battery pack to fully discharge before charging it.
Charge the battery pack fully. Even a new battery pack can
display charge information inaccurately if it has not been
charged fully.
Fully charging and discharging the battery pack will reduce
the need for battery calibration.
A battery pack in an unused notebook for over one month
may need calibrating. See Calibrating a Battery Pack in this
chapter for details.
Accessing the Battery Charge Display
To see the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack, select
Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power
Options icon > Power Meter tab.
If the Power icon is placed on the taskbar, it will change shape
according to whether a battery pack or AC power is the primary
power source.
Interpreting Battery Charge Displays
Most battery charge displays report battery status in terms of
percent of charge remaining and run time remaining.
The run time remaining indicates the approximate running time
left if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current
level. For example, battery run time will decrease if you start
playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD.
3–6 Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Placing the Power Icon on the Taskbar
To place the Power icon on the taskbar, access the Power Options
window, select the Advanced Tab, and select the Always Show
Icon on the taskbar check box.
If the Power icon is on the taskbar, it will change shape depending
on whether a battery pack or AC power is the primary power
source.
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
It is important to respond to a low-battery or critical low-battery
condition. This section describes default battery settings and
ways to protect your work in a low-battery condition.
Identifying a Low-Battery Condition
When the battery pack is the only power source for the notebook
and drops to 5 percent of a full charge, the notebook has reached a
low-battery condition. When this occurs, the battery light blinks
and a text warning message appears on the screen.
The Power Options utility allows the user to redefine a
low-battery condition, set audio warnings, and change other
power defaults. For details, see the “Power” chapter in the
Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.
Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–7
Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition
If you do not resolve a low-battery condition, the notebook enters
a critical low-battery condition. By default, the notebook defines
a critical low-battery condition as 3 percent battery charge
remaining.
The battery light continues to blink and:
If Hibernation is enabled (the default setting) and the
notebook is on or in Standby, the system initiates Hibernation
and saves system memory to the hard drive. Unsaved work
may be lost.
If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in
Standby, the notebook remains briefly in Standby, then
shuts down. The power/standby light turns off, and the
notebook cannot save system memory to the hard drive.
Verifying Hibernation Settings
Hibernation, enabled by default, is an important safeguard in
low-battery situations. To verify that Hibernation is enabled,
access the Power icon, or:
»Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Make sure
that the Enable Hibernate support check box is selected.
3–8 Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
ÄCAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition
and initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power/standby
light turns off, indicating that Hibernation is completed.
If External Power Is Available
»When external power is available to the notebook, connect
the AC adapter.
If a Charged Battery Pack Is Available
»Shut down the notebook or initiate Hibernation. Then insert a
charged battery pack, and turn the notebook back on.
If No Power Source Is Available
»Save your work. Then initiate Hibernation or shut down the
notebook.
If the Notebook Cannot Resume from Hibernation
If you cannot resume from Hibernation when power is restored to
the system, you will be prompted to delete the restoration data
and proceed with system boot. Unsaved data will be lost.
Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–9
Calibrating a Battery Pack
When to Calibrate
Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary
to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to
calibrate a new battery pack before first use. However, make sure
that the battery pack is fully charged, especially if it is the only
power source.
Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions:
When the battery status display seems inaccurate.
When you observe a significant change in normal battery
run time.
When the battery pack has not been used for one month
or more.
How to Calibrate
To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully
discharge, then fully recharge the battery pack.
Charging the Battery Pack
Fully charge the battery pack when the notebook is in use. To
charge the battery pack:
1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook.
2. Connect the notebook to external power through an
AC adapter. (The battery light turns on.)
The battery light turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
3–10 Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Discharging the Battery Pack
Disabling Hibernation
To fully discharge the battery pack, disable Hibernation
temporarily.
To disable Hibernation:
»Select the Power icon on the taskbar or access Power
Options > Hibernate tab, and uncheck the Enable Hibernate
support check box.
Discharging the Battery Pack
After the battery light turns off, which indicates that the battery
pack is fully charged, begin discharging the battery pack.
ÄCAUTION: If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during
discharge, save your work before starting the discharge procedure.
To fully discharge the battery pack:
1. Select the power icon on the taskbar, or select Start > Control
Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power
Options icon > Power Schemes tab.
2. Make a note of the 3 settings in the Plugged In column and
the 3 settings in the Running on Batteries column, so you can
reset them after calibration.
3. Select the drop-down lists and set all 6 options in both
columns to Never.
4. Select the OK button.
5. Disconnect the notebook from the external power source, but
do not turn off the notebook.
6. Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is
fully discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the
battery pack has discharged to a low-battery condition. When
the battery pack is fully discharged, the power/standby light
turns off and the notebook shuts down.
Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–11
Recharging the Battery Pack
1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the
notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged
and the battery light turns off.
You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging,
but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is
turned off.
2. Select the Power icon on the taskbar or select Start > Control
Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power
Options icon > Power Schemes tab.
3. Reenter the 3 settings you made a note of for the 3 options in
the Plugged In column and for the 3 options in the Running
on Batteries column.
4. Select the OK button.
ÄCAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable Hibernation:
select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power
Options > Hibernate tab, then select the Enable Hibernation check box.
Battery Conservation Procedures and
Settings
Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described
in the following section extends the run time of the battery pack.
Conserving Power as You Work
To conserve power while you use the notebook:
Plug in the AC adapter, especially if you are using a
CD-ROM, DVD drive, or any external connections.
Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections
and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power.
3–12 Hardware Guide
Battery Packs
Unplug external devices not connected to external power
when you are not using them.
Stop or remove a PC Card or a digital media card that you are
not using.
Decreasing screen brightness by pressing fn+f7 saves power.
See “Hotkey Commands in the “TouchPad and Keyboard”
chapter for more about using fn+f7.
Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal
speakers, or use the volume buttons to quickly increase and
decrease system volume as you need it.
Turn off a device connected to the S-Video connector.
If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or
shut down the notebook.
Select a short wait time, 5 minutes or less, for the monitor
timeout. To change monitor timeout settings, select Start >
Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power
Options icon > Power Meter tab. Select a short wait time
from the Turn Off Monitor drop-down list, then select OK.
Refer to the “Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the
Documentation Library CD for more details about using power
options.
Storing a Battery Pack
If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it to
high temperatures for extended periods of time.
High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored
battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place
it in a location that is cool and dry.
To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a
battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before
using it.
Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–13
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
ÅWARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack
is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery
pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery
pack to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F), or dispose of a
battery pack in water or fire.
When a battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, do not
dispose of it in general household waste.
In North America, you can dispose of battery packs by using
the HP battery recycling program. This program provides a
postage-paid battery pack mailer preaddressed to a
reclamation facility where the metals are recycled. For more
information, call the telephone number listed for your
location in the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet,
included with the notebook.
In Europe, dispose of or recycle battery packs by using the
public collection system or by returning them to HP, your
authorized HP, or their agents.
In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet, included with the notebook, to contact an authorized
dealer, reseller, or service provider and request information
about battery pack disposal.
For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal
and the complete text of governmental agency notices, refer to the
Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD.
Finding More Power Information
For more information about conserving power, setting power
preferences, and using Standby and Hibernation, refer to the
“Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation
Library CD.
Hardware Guide 4–1
4
Drives
Understanding Drive Terms
Hard drives are for permanent storage of data files and software,
such as system files, applications, and drivers. A hard drive is
sometimes called a hard disk drive.
Optional disk drives (select models) include diskette drives. A
diskette drive is sometimes called a floppy disk drive or floppy
drive. Drives are often used to store or transport data.
Optical drives include CD and DVD drives. Optical drives are
used to store or transport data and to play music and movies.
DVD drives have a higher storage capacity than CD drives.
DVD+RW drives and DVD/CD-RW combo drives can write to
both recordable CDs and DVDs.
Depending on your model, the notebook can read or write to
optical drives as described in the following table.
Optical Drive Read Write
CD-ROM Yes No
DVD-ROM Yes No
DVD/CD-RW combo Yes Yes
DVD+RW Yes Yes
4–2 Hardware Guide
Drives
Optional HP USB Digital Drives (select models) are
pocket-sized, SD (Secure Digital) memory drives for storing and
transferring files such as digital pictures, music, video, or large
data files. An HP USB Digital Drive can be connected to an
optional Digital Bay or to an USB port with the HP USB Digital
Drive cable either retracted or extracted.
Adiskette, disk, or disc that can be inserted or removed from a
drive is referred to as a drive medium. In this guide, a diskette is
used in a diskette drive, adisk is used in a high-capacity disk
drive, and a disc is used in an optical drive. Drive media include
diskettes, CDs, and DVDs.
Caring for Drives and Drive Media
Drives and drive media are fragile notebook components that
must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all
drives. Cautions that concern specific procedures are included
with the procedures.
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–3
Caring for Drives
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss
of work:
Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or
replacement.
Do not try to remove a Digital Drive while it is still in use.
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components.
To prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive, follow
these 2 precautions: (1) Discharge yourself from static electricity
before handling a drive by touching a grounded metal object, and
(2) Avoid touching the connectors on a drive. For more information
about preventing electrostatic damage, refer on the Documentation
Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide,
“Electrostatic Discharge” section.
Excessive force can damage drive connectors. When you insert a
drive, use only enough force to seat the drive.
Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it.
Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to devices with magnetic
fields. Products with magnetic fields include video and audio tape
erasure products, monitors, and speakers. Security devices with
magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security
wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage,
usually while it is placed on a conveyor belt, use x-rays instead of
magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette.
Do not spray a drive with cleaners.
Avoid exposing a drive to liquids or temperature extremes.
If you mail a drive, ship it in packaging that protects it from shock,
vibration, extreme temperatures, and high humidity. Label the
package “FRAGILE.
4–4 Hardware Guide
Drives
Caring for Drive Media
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to drive media:
Do not open the metal shutter of a diskette or touch the disk within
the diskette case.
Do not expose a diskette to a strong magnetic field, such as the
security field used by a walk-through security device or a handheld
security wand.
Clean a CD or DVD only with a disc cleaning kit, available from
most electronics retailers.
Using Drive Media
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation
ÄCAUTION: Initiating Standby or Hibernation while playing optical
drive media may stop the play or diminish the quality of the play.
Turn off all media before initiating Standby or Hibernation. If
Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated when an optical
drive is in use, you may see a warning message: “Putting the
computer into Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback. Do
you want to continue?” Select No.
Resume from Hibernation or Standby by pressing the power
button briefly. Audio and video may resume or you may need to
restart the drive media.
For details about Standby and Hibernation, refer to the “Power”
chapter in the Software Guide on this CD.
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–5
Displaying Media Contents
AutoPlay, sometimes called Autorun, is a feature of the operating
system. AutoPlay displays the contents of your media on the
screen when you insert a CD or DVD into an optical drive and
close the tray.
AutoPlay is enabled by default, but can be disabled.
Setting AutoPlay Preferences
AutoPlay is enabled or disabled through the operating system:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. Right-click the optical drive.
3. Select Properties > AutoPlay tab, and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Canceling AutoPlay on an Audio CD
To prevent an audio CD from opening when AutoPlay is enabled,
press the shift key as you insert the CD.
Displaying the Contents of a CD or DVD
If AutoPlay is disabled and the contents of a CD or DVD are not
displayed when you insert it, you can display the contents
manually:
1. Select Start > Run, then type:
X:
(where X = the drive containing the CD or DVD)
2. Press enter.
A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook
uses to identify a drive. To display the drive designation of every
drive in the system, select Start > My Computer.
4–6 Hardware Guide
Drives
Adding a Drive to the System
The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of
the notebook. The type of optical drive varies by notebook model.
Hard drive capacity can also be added with a microdrive PC Card
or an external hard drive.
Some notebook models include an optional diskette drive or
an optional HP USB Digital Drive. The HP USB Digital Drive
can be connected to one of the USB connectors or to the optional
Digital Bay.
An optional disk drive can also be added to the system by
attaching it to one of the USB connectors or to the
1394 connector.
For more on connecting external devices, see Chapter 6,
“External Device Connections” For details about PC Cards,
see Chapter 8, Hardware Upgrades.
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–7
Using the IDE Drive Light
The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light turns on when the
internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. The light
is also referred to as the hard drive/optical drive activity light.
Identifying the IDE drive light
Identifying the IDE drive light
4–8 Hardware Guide
Drives
Inserting and Removing Drive Media
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.
Inserting a CD or DVD
1. Turn on the notebook.
2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the
media tray, then pull the tray out until it is fully extended 2.
3. Position a CD or one-sided DVD over the tray, label side up.
4. Gently press the disc near the hole onto the tray spindle 3
until the disc snaps into place. If the media tray is not fully
extended, tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle,
then press it down into position. Handle the disc by the edges,
not the flat surfaces.
5. Close the media tray 4.
Inserting a CD or DVD into an optical drive
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–9
Inserting a CD or DVD into an optical drive
4–10 Hardware Guide
Drives
Removing a CD or DVD (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 out until it is fully extended 2.
3. Remove the disc from the tray 3 by gently pushing down
on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc.
If the media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc as you
remove it. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces.
4. Close the media tray.
5. Place the disc in a protective case.
Removing a CD or DVD from an optical drive when power
is available
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–11
Removing a CD or DVD from an optical drive when power
is available
4–12 Hardware Guide
Drives
Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power)
If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the
release button on the drive will not work. To remove a disc from
an optical drive without using the release button:
1. Insert 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 3. If the media tray is not fully
extended, tilt the disc as you remove it. Handle the disc by the
edges, not the flat surfaces.
4. Close the media tray.
5. Place the disc in a protective case.
Removing a CD or DVD from an optical drive when power is not
available
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–13
Removing a CD or DVD from an optical drive when power
is not available
4–14 Hardware Guide
Drives
Inserting a Diskette (Select Models)
To insert a diskette into a diskette drive, gently push the diskette,
label side up, into the drive until it clicks into place.
The media eject button extends when the diskette is correctly
inserted.
Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive
Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–15
Removing a Diskette (Select Models)
To remove a diskette from a diskette drive:
1. Press the media eject button on the drive to eject the diskette.
2. Pull the diskette from the drive.
3. Place the diskette in a protective case.
Installing an Optional HP USB Digital
Drive (Select Models)
Optional HP USB Digital Drives are pocket-sized, SD (Secure
Digital) memory drives for storing and transferring files such as
digital pictures, music, video, or data files. An HP USB Digital
Drive can be connected to the optional Digital Bay or to the USB
port with the HP USB Digital Drive cable either retracted or
extracted.
An SD memory card must be installed in the HP USB Digital
Drive before you can install the Digital Drive in your notebook.
Depending on your notebook model, you may or may not have an
SD memory card. You can purchase an SD card memory card
from a computer or electronics retailer.
4–16 Hardware Guide
Drives
Installing an Optional SD Memory Card
To install an SD memory card into the Digital Drive:
1. Remove the cap of the Digital Drive.
Removing the cap
2. Insert an SD memory card into the SD slot of the Digital
Drive.
Inserting an SD memory card
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–17
Connecting an Optional Digital Drive to the
USB Port
The optional Digital Drive can be connected to the USB port with
the USB cable either retracted or extended.
To connect the Digital Drive with the USB cable retracted:
1. Ensure that you have installed an SD memory card into
the Digital Drive.
2. Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into the
USB port on your notebook.
Connecting the Digital Drive to the USB port
4–18 Hardware Guide
Drives
Connecting the Digital Drive to the USB port
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–19
To connect the optional Digital Drive with the USB cable
extended:
1. Rotate the USB cable until it is fully extended.
Extending the USB Cable
2. Insert the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
your notebook.
4–20 Hardware Guide
Drives
Connecting the extended USB cable to the USB Port
Connecting the extended USB cable to the USB Port
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–21
Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into an
Optional Digital Bay
To insert an optional Digital Drive into the optional Digital Bay:
1. Ensure that you have installed an SD memory card into the
Digital Drive.
2. Gently insert the Digital Drive, label side up, into the Digital
Bay until the drive clicks into place.
Inserting the Digital Drive in the Digital Bay
4–22 Hardware Guide
Drives
Inserting the Digital Drive in the Digital Bay
Drives
Hardware Guide 4–23
Removing an Optional Digital Drive from an
Optional Digital Bay
To remove the optional Digital Drive from the optional
Digital Bay:
1. Press the Digital Drive release button 1 to eject the Digital
Drive.
2. Remove the Digital Drive from the bay 2.
Removing the Digital Drive from the Digital Bay
4–24 Hardware Guide
Drives
Removing the Digital Drive from the Digital Bay
Finding Optional Drive Software
Information
Software you need to play CDs and DVDs is available on the
notebook. For more information, refer to the “Multimedia”
chapter in the Software Guide on this CD.
Hardware Guide 5–1
5
Audio and Video
Adjusting Volume
Volume can be adjusted by using the volume buttons on the
notebook or by accessing the volume control software. Volume
adjustment is also available within some applications.
Using the Volume Buttons
To adjust volume using the volume buttons:
To decrease volume, press the left volume button 1.
To increase volume, press the right volume button 1.
To mute or restore volume, press the middle volume
button 2.
Identifying the volume buttons
5–2 Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
To decrease volume, press the left volume button 1.
To increase volume, press the middle volume button 1.
To mute or restore volume, press the right volume button 2.
Identifying the volume buttons
Using the Volume Control Icon
To place the volume control icon on the taskbar, select Start >
Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices icon >
Volume tab. Select the Place Volume icon in the taskbar
check box.
To adjust volume, double-click on the 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.
Audio and Video
Hardware Guide 5–3
Using the Internal Speakers
The internal speakers play 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, sometimes called the line-out jack, the internal
speakers are disabled.
Identifying the internal speakers
I
Identifying the internal speakers
5–4 Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
Connecting an Audio Device
Identifying Audio Jacks
The notebook has 2 audio jacks:
The audio-out jack 1, sometimes called the line-out jack,
connects a headset, headphones, or external stereo speakers.
The audio-out jack is also used to connect the audio functions
of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.
The audio-in microphone jack 2 connects a monoaural or
stereo external microphone.
Identifying audio jacks
Audio and Video
Hardware Guide 5–5
The audio-in microphone jack 1 connects a monaural or
stereo external microphone.
The audio-out jack 2, sometimes called the line-out jack,
connects a headset, headphones, or external stereo speakers.
The audio-out jack is also used to connect the audio functions
of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.
Identifying audio jacks
5–6 Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
Using the Microphone Jack
Your notebook is equipped with a stereo microphone jack. Using
sound recording application software with an external, stereo
microphone allows for stereo (dual channel) recordings and
stereo playbacks. Using sound recording application software
with an external, monoaural microphone only allows for
monoaural (single channel) recordings and stereo playbacks. As a
result, the sound will be the same on both left and right channels.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
Using the Audio-Out Jack
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 plug into the audio-out jack.
When connecting a device to the audio-out jack:
Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
For best sound quality, use 24-ohm to 32-ohm headphones.
When an external audio device is connected to the audio-out jack,
the internal speakers are disabled.
Audio and Video
Hardware Guide 5–7
Connecting an S-Video Device
Connecting the Audio
The S-Video-out 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 screen, 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-out jack, you will
need a standard S-Video cable available from most computer or
electronics retailers.
5–8 Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
Plug either end of the S-Video cable into the notebook
S-Video-out jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-Video
input (not the video output) jack on the external device.
Identifying the S-Video-out jack
Identifying the S-Video-out jack
Audio and Video
Hardware Guide 5–9
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, use one of the following methods:
Start or restart the notebook.
Access the ATI Displays tab, select Start > Control Panel >
Appearance and Themes > Display icon > Settings tab. Select
the Advanced button, then select the ATI Displays tab and
select the TV Power button.
To conserve power, turn off the device before disconnecting the
device from the system.
5–10 Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
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.
Region-specific formats are set at the factory for most notebooks,
but the region setting can be changed on any notebook.
To change the color television format:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >
Display icon > Settings tab. Select the Advanced button >
ATI Displays tab.
2. Select the TV button, then select the Format tab.
3. Select a television format either by name or by
Country/Region:
a. To select a format by name, select Format, select a format
name in the list, and select the OK button.
b. To select the default format for a region or country, select
Country/Region, select a location from the list, and
select the OK button.
4. At the prompt, restart the notebook.
Hardware Guide 6–1
6
External Device Connections
Connecting a Standard Device
The jacks, connectors, and ports described in this guide support
standard external devices.
For information about which jack, connector, or port 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 device
documentation, the operating system Help files, or the device
manufacturers Web site.
To connect a standard external device to the notebook:
1. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure that the
device is turned off.
2. Connect the device to the correct jack or connector on the
notebook.
3. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the device.
If a properly connected external monitor or other display device
does not display an image, try pressing the fn+f4 hotkey to switch
the image to the new device.
To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn
off the device (if it is powered), then disconnect the device from
the notebook.
6–2 Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
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. A hub is a
connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered.
Optional USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the
notebook or on an optional port replicator 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 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.
Identifying the two USB connectors on the left side and the one USB
connector on the right side
External Device Connections
Hardware Guide 6–3
Identifying the two USB connectors on the left side and one USB
connector on the right side
Using a USB Device
USB devices function in the system the same way as comparable
non-USB devices, with one exception: by default, USB devices
do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is
loaded. Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional do
support USB.
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.
6–4 Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
Enabling USB Legacy Support
USB legacy support, disabled by default, can be enabled in Setup,
which is a non-Windows utility. For more information about
using Setup, see the Software Guide, “Setup and Diagnostics
Utilities” chapter, on this CD.
1. To open Setup, turn on or restart the notebook.
2. Press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10
message is displayed.
3. Use the arrow key to select the Advanced menu > USB
Legacy.
For navigation help, refer to the instructions on the bar at the
bottom of the screen.
4. Select Enable USB legacy support.
5. Press esc or select the Exit screen and select an exit option.
6. At the exit prompt, select Yes to exit the utility or No to
return to the utility. Then press enter. When Setup closes, the
notebook restarts.
Linking to an Infrared Device
(Select Models)
Some notebook models are 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 performance may vary according to:
Performance of the infrared peripheral
Distance and angle between infrared devices
External Device Connections
Hardware Guide 6–5
Software applications being used
Interference or obstruction between devices
Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared
light and must have an unobstructed line of sight.
Linking to an infrared device
Linking to an infrared device
6–6 Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission
For information about using infrared software, refer to the
operating system Help files.
To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission:
Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission.
The notebook infrared port is fully enabled when the notebook is
turned on.
Position the devices so that their infrared ports face each
other at a distance of no more than 1 meter (3.3 feet).
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, headphones, or 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. When the notebook resumes from Standby, the
transmission may resume. If the transmission does not resume,
restart the notebook.
External Device Connections
Hardware Guide 6–7
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock
The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These
solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or
stolen.
To install a security cable lock:
1. Loop the security cable 1 around a secured object.
2. Insert the key 2 into the cable lock.
3. Insert the cable lock (with the key inserted) into the security
cable slot 3 on the notebook.
4. Turn the key counterclockwise and remove the key.
Connecting a security lock
6–8 Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
Connecting a security lock
For more information about notebook security features, refer to
the “Security” chapter in the Software Guide on this CD.
Hardware Guide 7–1
7
Modem and Network
Connections
Using the Modem (Select Models)
Some notebook models include an RJ-11 telephone jack, modem
cable, and a preinstalled V.92 modem. You can connect your
modem to a telephone line and communicate throughout the
world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail
messages, and use your not ebook to send and receive faxes. Your
notebook contains several software programs that work with
your modem:
Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web
Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages
Windows Fax Console, for sending and receiving faxes
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.)
7–2 Hardware Guide
Modem and Network Connections
A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line.
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.
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
this CD.
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide 7–3
Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack
Refer to one of the following illustrations to connect an RJ-11
modem cable.
Connecting the RJ-11 modem cable
Connecting the RJ-11 modem cable
7–4 Hardware Guide
Modem and Network Connections
Connecting the Modem with an Adapter
Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and
the RJ-11 cable outside the country in which you purchased the
notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter.
Refer on this CD to the Modem and Networking guide for more
details about using your notebook internationally.
To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not
have an RJ-11 telephone jack:
1. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 jack on the notebook 1.
2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem
adapter 2.
3. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone
jack 3.
Connecting a modem cable using a modem adapter
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide 7–5
Connecting a modem cable using a modem adapter
Special Restrictions in Certain Countries
Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem
repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number
of failed attempts and the period you must wait before trying
again differ from country to country. Check with your
telephone company.
When using a modem, an external surge protector can prevent
notebook damage by lightning or other electrical surges.
Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable
whenever you are using the modem.
Changing Your Modem Settings
The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone
systems and modems in most areas. However, in some situations,
you may have to change modem settings to match local
conditions. If you have questions about local requirements,
contact your telephone company.
7–6 Hardware Guide
Modem and Network Connections
Control Panel. Open Phone and Modem Options in Control
Panel to change modem settings. On the Modems tab, select
Properties to set connection speeds, or on the Dialing Rules
tab, select Edit to set dialing options.
Communications software. Many communications
applications provide options for controlling modem settings.
See the Help for your software.
AT commands. You can control some conditions of
the modem operation using modem AT commands. AT
commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem
to set up specific conditions. Those command strings
normally start with “AT.
Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel. On the
Modems tab, select Properties. You can type AT commands
on the Advanced tab in the space for extra settings.
Connecting to a Local Area
Network (LAN)
Your notebook has an RJ-45 network jack and preinstalled
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet circuity. The notebook
supports network speeds up to 10 Mbps when connected to
a 10BASE-T network and 100 Mbps when connected to a
100BASE-TX network. A network cable is optional.
You can connect to local area networks (LANs) that give you
access to shared network resources, such as printers and file
servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.
To connect to a LAN:
1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections.
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide 7–7
2. Plug the optional network cable into the notebook RJ-45
jack 1.
3. Plug the other end into the LAN network jack 2.
4. Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN
connection. To edit settings, open Network Connections in
Control Panel.
Two lights on the RJ-45 jack indicate the connection status 3:
The yellow light indicates network activity.
The green light indicates a link is present.
Connecting an RJ-45 network cable
7–8 Hardware Guide
Modem and Network Connections
Connecting an RJ-45 network cable
See Windows Help for information about setting up and using
LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your
network administrator for network information.
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide 7–9
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.
Making Wireless Network
Connections (Select Models)
Some notebook models are equipped with a wireless network
device that can connect by radio signals to an 802.11a, 802.11b,
or 802.11g wireless local area network (WLAN) and then access
computers and other resources on the network.
7–10 Hardware Guide
Modem and Network Connections
A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical “wired”
network, but also provides for “roaming.” A notebook that
connects to the network by radio rather than through cables can
allow you to 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.
Identifying the wireless antenna
Identifying the wireless antenna
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.
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide 7–11
Turning Wireless Communication
On and Off
Wireless networks and cellular modems are examples of devices
that use wireless communication. The use of some devices may
be restricted in certain 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.
Certain countries, such as Italy and Singapore, may require you to
purchase a license before using the wireless function.
Press the wireless on-off button to turn wireless 802.11a,
802.11b, or 802.11g communication on and off. This button also
turns the optional Bluetooth wireless communication on and off.
The wireless indicator light on the wireless on-off button or on
the front-right corner turns on when any wireless communication
device is turned on. The location of the light varies by model.
Putting the notebook in Standby or Hibernation, or shutting it
down also turns off the wireless function.
Pressing the wireless on-off button
7–12 Hardware Guide
Modem and Network Connections
Pressing the wireless on-off button
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 802.11a,
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.
To check the status of your wireless connection, select Start >
Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections, then select
the connection.
Checking the Wireless Connection Status
If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook
automatically connects. To check the status of your wireless
connection, open Network and Internet Connections in Control
Panel, then select the connection.
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide 7–13
Making Bluetooth Wireless
Connections (Select Models)
If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities,
you can use it to make short-range radio connections to a
wireless personal area network (PAN) and access other
Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as other notebooks, cell
phones, and printers.
For details on how to use your notebook for Bluetooth wireless
networking, refer to the Bluetooth CD included in your shipping
box. This CD will provide you with the overviews and
step-by-step information on setting up and using your Bluetooth
wireless device.
ÅWARNING: The FCC does not allow unauthorized mini PCI devices to
be used in this notebook. Installing an unsupported mini PCI device can
prevent your notebook from operating properly and may result in a
warning message. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the
unauthorized device. Contact your authorized dealer, reseller, or HP
service provider if a warning message about your mini PCI device
displays in error.
Hardware Guide 8–1
8
Hardware Upgrades
Obtaining Upgrades
To order notebook hardware or to learn more about upgrades
and accessories, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support.
You can contact an authorized dealer, reseller, or HP service
provider by referring to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet (English only) included with the notebook.
Compatible hardware upgrade information is also available
online by accessing the Help and Support Center on your desktop.
Press fn+f1 to open the Help and Support Center window.
ÅWARNING: The FCC does not allow unauthorized mini PCI devices to
be used in this notebook. Installing an unsupported mini PCI device can
prevent your notebook from operating properly and may result in a
warning message. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the
unauthorized device. Contact your authorized dealer, reseller, or HP
service provider if a warning message about your mini PCI device
displays in error.
8–2 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Using PC Cards
An optional 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 supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards,
which will vary by notebook model.
PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, memory, storage,
and digital camera functions to the notebook. PC Smart Card
Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can add security.
Selecting a PC Card
The type of PC card (Type I or Type II) to use in your notebook
varies by model. Zoomed video 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:
Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,
or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card
manufacturer.
Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
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.
1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connectors facing
the notebook.
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–3
2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated.
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting a PC Card
8–4 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
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. To stop a PC Card, you may need to select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card you
want to stop. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon,
select the Show Hidden Icons icon on the taskbar.)
2. To release the PC Card, press the PC Card eject button 1.
3. Gently pull out the card 2.
Removing a PC Card
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–5
Removing a PC Card
Using Digital Media Cards
(Select Models)
Optional digital media cards are removable storage devices that
provide a convenient method of storing data and sharing it with
other devices such as PDAs, cameras, and other memory
card-equipped PCs.
The 5-in-1 Digital Media slot supports the following digital
media card formats:
Secure Digital (SD)
Multimedia Card (MMC)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
SmartMedia (SM)
8–6 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Inserting an Optional Digital Media Card
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital media card connectors,
use minimal pressure when inserting a digital media card into a Digital
Media slot.
To insert a digital media card:
1. Hold the digital media card label-side up with the connectors
facing the notebook.
2. Push the media card into the Digital Media slot until the card
is seated.
Inserting a digital media card
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–7
Inserting a digital media card
8–8 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Removing an Optional Digital Media Card
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the digital
media card before removing it.
To remove an optional digital media card:
1. Close all files and applications using the digital media card.
(To stop a data transfer, select the cancel button in the
operating system Copying window.)
2. Push the media card in fully, then release. The media card
will eject 1.
3. Pull the media card out of the slot 2.
Removing a digital media card
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–9
Removing a digital media card
Disabling an Optional Digital Media Card
A digital media card inserted in the Digital Media slot uses power
even when the card is not in use. Disabling the card conserves
power. To disable a media card, select Start > My Computer >
right-click the drive assigned to the card > Eject. (The card is
stopped but is not released from the Digital Media slot.)
8–10 Hardware Guide
Hardware 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 contains 2 memory slots, one of which is
accessible for an optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or
1024-MB memory module upgrade.
Depending on the notebook model, the notebook may 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 both the amount of free space on your hard drive
and the amount of space required by the hibernation file.
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance icon > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab.
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–11
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
ÅWARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock, access only the
memory compartment during this procedure. The hard drive bay and the
memory compartment 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 authorized HP service provider.
ÅWARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to
the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and
remove all battery packs 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 to the
Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD.
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.
8–12 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
5. Turn the notebook bottom side up.
6. Loosen the screw that secures the memory compartment
cover 1, then tilt and remove the cover 2.
Opening the memory compartment
Opening the memory compartment
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–13
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 up.)
b. Grasp the edges of the memory module and gently pull it
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
8–14 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Removing a memory module
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–15
To insert a memory module:
a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the
keyed area in the expansion slot 1.
b. From a 45-degree angle, press the module into the slot
until it is seated 2.
c. Push the module down until the retention clips snap
into place.
Inserting a memory module
Inserting a memory module
8–16 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the
cover slots on the notebook.
9. Tilt the cover down until it is seated 1.
10. Reinsert and tighten the screw that secures the cover to the
notebook 2.
11. Replace the battery pack, reconnect AC power, and restart the
notebook.
Closing the memory compartment
Closing the memory compartment
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–17
Replacing the Hard Drive
Remove the hard drive only for replacement. To replace the
primary hard drive:
1. Save your work, shut down the notebook, and close
the display.
ÄTo prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work:
Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive
from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive
while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
To verify that the notebook is off and not in Hibernation,
briefly press the power button. If your work returns to the
screen, shut down the notebook.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.
3. Disconnect the power cord or other external power source.
4. Remove any battery packs in the notebook.
8–18 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
5. Turn the notebook bottom side up.
6. Loosen the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 1, then
tilt the hard drive 2.
Loosening the hard drive assembly retaining screws
Loosening the hard drive assembly retaining screws
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–19
7. Remove the hard drive assembly out of the bay.
8. Remove the 4 hard drive bracket screws 1.
9. Remove the hard drive out of the bracket 2.
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket
8–20 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
10. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive bracket 1.
11. Replace the 4 hard drive bracket screws 2.
Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bracket
Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–21
12. Reinsert the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay until
it is seated 1.
13. Tighten the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 2.
Inserting the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay
Inserting the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay
8–22 Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Finding More Upgrade Information
For information about installing, removing, or operating an
optional device, refer to the documentation included with the
device.
Hardware Guide 9–1
9
Specifications
Notebook Dimensions
Operating Environment
Dimension Metric U.S.
Height 4.2 cm 1.67 in
Width 36.2 cm 14.25 in
Depth 281.6 cm to 284 cm 11.09 in to 11.18 in
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
9–2 Hardware Guide
Specifications
Rated Input Power
Notebook Dimensions
Operating Environment
Input Power Rating
Operating voltage 100–240 VAC RMS
Operating current 1.5 A RMS
Operating frequency range 50 to 60 Hz AC
When powered by a DC source 18.5 V MAX
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway
with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms.
Dimension Metric U.S.
Height 4.2 cm 1.67 in
Width 36.2 cm 14.25 in
Depth 278.5cm 10.96 in
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
Specifications
Hardware Guide 9–3
Rated Input Power
Input Power Rating
Operating voltage 100–240 VAC RMS
Operating current 1.5 A RMS
Operating frequency range 50 to 60 Hz AC
When powered by a DC source 18.5 V MAX
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway
with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms.
Hardware Guide Index–1
Index
A
AC adapter
disconnecting 3–1
identifying 1–31
adapter, modem 7–4
airport security devices 4–3
altitude specifications 9–1, 9–2
AT commands 7–6
audio devices, connecting 5–4
audio-out jack
connecting devices 5–6
location 5–4, 5–5
AutoPlay/autorun 4–5
B
battery bay 1–28
battery light 1–5, 1–6, 1–15, 1–17
battery packs
calibrating 3–9
charge displays 3–5
charging 3–4
conserving power 3–11
disposing of 3–13
inserting/removing 3–2
low-battery condition 3–6
recycling 3–13
storing 3–12
switching power sources 3–1
battery release latch 1–27, 1–28
blackout periods, modem 7–5
Bluetooth wireless 7–13
bottom components 1–27, 1–28
buttons
PC Card eject 1–20, 1–22, 8–4
power 1–9, 1–10
Quick Launch 1–11
scroll 2–1, 2–2
TouchPad 2–1
volume 1–9, 1–10, 1–16, 1–25,
5–1, 5–2
wireless 1–12, 1–17
C
cable lock 6–7
cables
audio 5–7
DC power 1–19
modem 1–31, 7–3
power 1–18
security 6–7
S-Video 5–7
caps lock light 1–7, 1–8
CD-ROM drive
cancelling AutoPlay 4–5
definition 4–1
Index–2 Hardware Guide
Index
displaying contents 4–5
inserting/removing discs 4–8
Certificate of Authenticity label
1–29
connectors
1394 1–23, 1–26
DC power 1–19
docking 1–24, 1–26
drive 4–3
external monitor 1–18, 1–19
modem 7–2
parallel 1–18, 1–19
power 1–18
USB 1–21, 1–23, 1–26, 6–2
See also infrared port; jacks
conserving power, tips 3–11
cords 1–31
country-specific modem cable
adapter 7–4
D
digital media cards 8–5
Memory Stick Pro 8–5
Multimedia 8–5
Secure Digital (SD) 8–5
SmartMedia (SM) 8–5
Digital Media slot 1–20, 8–9
Digital Media slot light 1–8
disc drive. See optical drive
disc, definition 4–2
disk, diskette, defined 4–2
diskette drive
identifying 1–21
inserting/removing diskettes
4–14
display, internal
brightness 2–7, 2–8
component location 1–1, 1–2
display switch 1–9, 1–10, 1–16
switching image to or from 2–7
See also monitor, external
(optional)
docking connector 1–26
drive light 1–7, 1–8
drive media
affected by airport security 4–3
caring for 4–4
drives
affected by airport security 4–3
caring for 4–2
CD-ROM 4–1
diskette 1–21, 1–22, 4–14
DVD+RW 4–1
DVD/CD-RW combo 4–1
DVD-ROM 4–1
hard drive 8–17
HP USB Digital Drive 1–21,
1–22, 4–2
optical 1–21
shipping 4–3
See also optical drive
DVD-ROM drive
definition 4–1
displaying contents 4–5
inserting/removing discs 4–8
E
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 8–11
expansion port 1–24, 1–26
external devices (optional)
connecting/disconnecting 6–1
Index
Hardware Guide Index–3
infrared 6–4
USB 6–2, 6–4
F
fan, vents 1–20, 1–27, 1–28
floppy disk drive, floppy drive. See
diskette drive
Fn key, in hotkeys 2–4
function keys 1–13, 1–14, 2–4
H
hard drive
bay 1–27, 1–28
defined 4–1
replacing 8–17
hard drive, internal
displaying amount of free space
on 8–10
space on, required for
Hibernation file 8–10
hardware
cords and cables 1–31
display components 1–1, 1–2
front components 1–15, 1–17
left side components 1–20,
1–22
rear panel components 1–18,
1–19
right side components 1–23,
1–24, 1–25
top components 1–5, 1–7, 1–8
upgrades 8–1
headphone jack 1–23, 1–25
headphones, headset (optional),
connecting 5–4, 5–5
Help and Support Center 2–7
Hibernation
avoiding when playing media
4–4
exiting 1–9, 1–10
initiating 1–9, 1–10
low-battery conditions 3–8
hotkeys
adjusting display brightness
2–7, 2–8
entering on external keyboard
2–7
identifying 2–4
initiating Standby 2–8
media 2–9
Quick Reference 2–6
switching among displays 2–7
HP USB Digital Drives
connecting to USB port 4–17
inserting into optional Digital
Bay 4–21
inserting SD card 4–15
installing 4–15
hub, USB 6–2
I
IDE light 1–7, 1–15, 1–17
Identifying 1–1
infrared port
linking to 6–4
location 1–23, 1–26
See also connectors; jacks
J
jacks
audio-out 5–4, 5–5
headphone 1–23, 1–25
Index–4 Hardware Guide
Index
microphone 1–23, 1–26, 5–4,
5–5
RJ-11 telephone 1–18, 1–19
RJ-45 network 1–24, 1–26, 7–7
S-Video out 5–7
S-Video-out 1–24, 1–26
See also connectors; infrared
port
Japan-specific modem adapter
1–31
K
keyboard light 1–7, 1–8
keyboard, external (optional)
numeric keypad 2–11
USB connection 6–3
keypad keys 1–13, 1–14
keypad, numeric 2–11
keys
fn 2–4
function 1–13, 1–14
hotkeys 2–4
keypad 1–13, 1–14, 2–11
num lock 2–13
Quick Launch 1–11, 1–12
Window logo 1–12
Windows application 1–11,
1–12
Windows logo 1–11
See also buttons
L
labels
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 1–29
modem approvals 1–29
product identification 1–29
Service Tag 1–29
system 1–29
wireless 1–29
wireless certification 1–29
LAN connection 7–6
left side components 1–20, 1–22
lights
battery 1–5, 1–6, 1–15, 1–17
caps lock 1–7, 1–8
Digital Media slot 1–8
drive 1–7, 1–8
IDE 1–7, 1–15, 1–17, 4–7
keyboard 1–7, 1–8
num lock 1–7, 1–8, 2–13
power/standby 1–5, 1–6, 1–15,
1–17
wireless 1–25, 7–11
line-out jack. See audio-out jack
lock, security cable (optional) 6–7
M
media hotkeys 2–9
media, drive
affected by airport security 4–3
caring for 4–2, 4–4
displaying contents of 4–5
inserting/removing CD or DVD
4–8
types and terms 4–2
memory
compartment location 1–27,
1–28
displaying amount of 8–10
Memory Stick (MS) 8–5
Memory Stick Pro (MSP) 8–5
Index
Hardware Guide Index–5
microphone jack 1–23, 1–26
microphone, external 5–4, 5–5,
5–6
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label 1–29
modem
approvals label 1–29
AT commands 7–6
blackout periods 7–5
cable 1–31, 7–3
configuring 7–5
connecting 7–2
country-specific adapter 1–31,
7–4
settings 7–5
modem cable 1–31
monitor, external (optional)
connector 1–18, 1–19
switching display to or from
2–7
Multimedia Card (MMC) 8–5
N
NTSC television format 5–10
num lock 2–13, 2–14
num lock light 1–7, 1–8
number
Product Key 1–29
serial 1–29
numeric keypad
switching key functions 2–14
turning on and off 2–13
O
operating system
Product Key number 1–29
optical drive
AutoPlay 4–5
avoiding Standby and
Hibernation with 4–4
cancelling AutoPlay 4–5
inserting/removing media 4–8
types available 4–1
using media hotkeys with 2–9
See also media, drive
optical drive bay 1–21
optical drive bay configurations
1–21, 1–22
overhead projector (optional)
external monitor connector
1–18, 1–19
switching display to or from
2–7
P
PAL, PAL-M television formats
5–10
parallel connector, identifying
1–18, 1–19
PC Card
component locations 1–20,
1–22
configuring 8–2
functions 8–2
increasing RAM 8–10
inserting/removing 8–2
peripherals. See external devices
(optional)
pointing devices
setting preferences 2–3
TouchPad 2–1
Index–6 Hardware Guide
Index
power features
conserving power 3–11
light locations 1–5
power button 1–9, 1–10
power cord 1–31
Power Options window 3–6
power/standby light 1–5, 1–6,
1–15
rated input 9–2, 9–3
resolving low-battery
conditions 3–8
switching between AC and
battery 3–1
power/standby light 1–17
Product Key number 1–29
Q
Quick Launch buttons
assigning 2–11
function 1–11
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)
8–10
regulatory information
modem approvals label 1–29
system label 1–29
wireless certification label
1–29
right side components 1–23, 1–24,
1–25
RJ-11 telephone jack 1–18, 1–19,
1–31
modem cable 7–3
RJ-45 network jack 1–24, 1–26,
7–7
S
scroll button 2–1, 2–2
security cable slot 1–20, 1–22
security features 6–7
security, PC Smart Card Reader
(optional) 8–2
serial number 1–29
Service Tag label 1–29
Setup, enabling USB support 6–4
sleep button. See Standby
slot
Digital Media 8–10
memory 8–10
software
AutoPlay/Autorun/auto insert
notification 4–5
infrared 6–4
USB support 6–3
speakers 5–3
external 5–5
external (optional) 5–4
internal stereo 1–16, 1–17
specifications 9–1, 9–2
Standby
avoiding when playing media
4–4
avoiding with infrared 6–6
exiting 1–9, 1–10, 2–8
initiating 2–8
power/standby light 1–5, 1–6,
1–15
S-Video cable, connecting video
5–8
S-Video-out jack 1–24, 1–26, 5–7
system label 1–29
Index
Hardware Guide Index–7
T
television (optional)
changing color format 5–10
connecting audio 5–4, 5–5
temperature, operating 9–1, 9–2
top components 1–5
TouchPad. See pointing devices
traveling with notebook
battery pack temperature 3–12
environmental specifications
9–1, 9–2
modem approvals label 1–29
serial number 1–29
wireless certification label
1–29
U
USB connectors 1–21, 1–23, 1–26
USB devices (optional)
connecting 6–2
enabling 6–3
V
VCR (optional)
audio-out jack function 5–4
5–5
vent 1–18, 1–19
vents, fan 1–27, 1–28
video device
connecting audio 5–7
S-Video-out jack 5–8
turning on and off 5–9
volume, adjusting 5–1
W
Windows 1–11
Windows application key 1–11
Windows logo key 1–11, 1–12
wireless antenna 7–10
wireless button 1–12, 1–17
wireless device
certification label 1–29
LAN connecting 7–6
turning on and off 7–11
wireless indicator light 7–11
wireless LED 1–25
wireless on-off button 7–11

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