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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.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The

only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express

warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing

herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall

not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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

Contents

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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

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.

1–2 Hardware Guide

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.”

1–4 Hardware Guide

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.”

1–8 Hardware Guide

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

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.

(Continued)

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 1–25

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

Hardware Guide 1–29

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

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.

2–12 Hardware Guide

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

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

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

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

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:

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

manufacturer’s 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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