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1. Caps lock light Battery light On Caps lock is on On A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity Blinking A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level When the battery reaches a critical battery level the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged If the computer is not plugged into an external power source the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level 5 IDE Integrated Drive Electronics drive light Blinking The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed 6 Num lock light On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 7 Volume mute light On System sound is turned off There are 2 power lights Both display the same information The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer ENWW Components 5 Display components Component Description 1 Display release button Opens the computer 2 Internal display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on CAUTION The internal display switch is magnetic Keep diskettes and other magnetic media away from magnetic fields which can erase data Front compo
2. Click Start click the arrow next to the Lock button and then click Shut Down Close the display Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer Disconnect the power cord Turn the computer upside down Remove the battery pack from the computer Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw 1 Adding or replacing memory modules 61 9 Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer 10 To remove a memory module a Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the memory module The memory module tilts up b Grasp the edge of the memory module 2 and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot To protect a memory module after removal place it in an electrostatic safe container 11 To insert a memory module a Align the notched edge 1 of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot b With the memory module at a 45 degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment press the module 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated 62 Chapter 7 Memory Modules ENWW c Press the memory module 3 down until the retention clips snap into place 12 Align the tabs 1 on the memory module compartment cover with the notches on the computer 13 Close the cover 2 14 Tighten the memory module compartment cover screw 3 15 Replace the battery pack 16 Reconnect external power and external devices 17 Turn on th
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4. Ey NOTE Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives Optical drives 41 Inserting an optical disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc over the tray spindle with the label side up B NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the media tray Ey NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a default media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content 42 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW Removing an optical disc with power If the computer is running on external or battery power 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces B NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4
5. protected material including computer programs films broadcasts and sound recordings Do not use this computer for such purposes 58 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW 6 External Devices Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus USB is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device such as a USB keyboard mouse drive printer scanner or hub to the computer A hub provides additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to another hub The computer has 2 standard USB ports on the left side of the computer A third USB port on the right side of the computer is available on select models only The USB ports on the computer support USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 devices Connecting a USB device ENWW VAN CAUTION To prevent damage to the USB connectors use minimal force to connect a USB device To connect a USB device to the computer connect the USB cable of the device to the USB port The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected EA NOTE The first time you connect a USB device the Installing device driver software message is displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Using a USB device 59 Stopping a USB device A CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system stop the USB device before removing it To stop a USB device 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon i
6. 1 Select Start gt Computer gt System properties 2 Inthe left pane click Device Manager You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager B NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models Components 1 Top components Keys Component Description 1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 5 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key 2 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mo
7. Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 14 7 to 10 1 psia 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 14 7 to 4 4 psia 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Pounds per square inch absolute psia is another unit of measurement for altitude Rated input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer The computer operates on DC power which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source Although the computer can be powered from a stand alone DC power source it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for this computer The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage 18 5 V dc to 19 0 V dc Operating current 3 5 A or 4 74 A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms 14 Chapter1 Notebook Tour ENWW 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left TouchPad but
8. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case ENWW Optical drives 43 Removing an optical disc without power If external or battery power is unavailable 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently until the tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces B NOTE lf the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 44 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation ENWW CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD To prevent loss of information do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of drive media such as a CD or DVD Your playback may be interrupted You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback Optical drives 45 5 Multimedia Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive The optic
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10. View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in Windows Mobility Center A Click the battery meter icon and then click Windows Mobility Center or Select Start gt Control Panel gt Mobile PC gt Windows Mobility Center The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the current level For example the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing Using battery power 27 Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery that is the sole power source initiate Hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery To insert the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Insert the battery into the battery bay 1 and rotate it downward until it is seated 2 To remove the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery 3 Pivot the battery 2 away from the computer and remove it 3 28 Chapter 3 Power management ENWW Charging a battery A WARNING Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter an optional power adapter an optional
11. allow you to maximize your multimedia features e External monitor port that connects a television monitor or projector to the computer Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device to the computer To connect a display device to the computer A Connect the device cable to the external monitor port EA NOTE Ifa properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the image to the device ENWW Multimedia hardware 53 Using the S Video out jack The 7 pin S Video out jack connects the computer to an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card The computer can support one S Video device connected to the S Video out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported external display EA NOTE To transmit video signals through the S Video out jack you need an S Video cable available from most electronics retailers If you are combining audio and video functions such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television you also need a standard audio cable connected to the headphone jack available from most electronics retailers To connect a video device to the S Video out jack 1 Plug one end of the S Video cable into the S Video out jack on the computer SS Connect the other end of the cable to
12. battery pack 10 RJ 11 modem jack 8 RJ 45 network jack 9 S S Video 20 S Video out jack 9 53 54 screen brightness hotkeys 18 21 screen image switching 18 20 scroll zones TouchPad 3 15 security cable slot 9 serial number computer 13 service tag 13 shutdown 35 shutting down 35 Sleep exiting 24 initiating 24 writing to CD or DVD 45 slots memory module 10 security cable 9 software multimedia 55 USB devices 60 speakers 6 51 specifications operating environment 14 rated input power 14 storing battery 33 system information hotkey 18 system information hotkey 18 T temperature specifications 14 TouchPad identifying 15 setting preferences 16 using 16 TouchPad buttons 3 15 TouchPad scroll zones 3 15 traveling with the computer environmental specifications 14 modem approval label 13 wireless certification labels 13 66 Index U USB cable connecting 59 USB devices connecting 59 description 59 required software 60 stopping 60 USB hubs 59 USB ports identifying 8 9 59 V vents 7 10 video features 53 video transmission types 20 volume buttons 4 volume down button 51 52 volume mute button 51 52 volume up button 51 52 volume adjusting 52 WwW Web browser hotkey 18 19 Windows applications key 2 Windows logo key 2 wireless antennae 11 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 13 wireless light 5 WLAN label 13 ENWW
13. expansion product or an optional docking device The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use but it charges faster when the computer is off Charging may take longer if a battery is new has been unused for 2 weeks or more or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays follow these recommendations e Ifyou are charging a new battery charge it fully before turning on the computer e Charge the battery until the battery light turns off B NOTE Ifthe computer is on while the battery is charging the battery meter in the notification area may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged e _ Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it e Ifthe battery has been unused for one month or more calibrate the battery instead of simply charging it The battery light displays charge status e On The battery is charging e Blinking The battery has reached a low battery level and is not charging e Off The battery is fully charged in use or not installed Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory Some low battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights Identifying low battery lev
14. headphone jack the internal speakers are disabled ENWW Multimedia hardware 51 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls Computer volume buttons e To mute or restore volume press the volume mute button e To decrease the volume press the volume down button e Toincrease the volume press the volume up button EA NOTE The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility f10 Windows volume control a Click the Volume icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar b Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down Click the Mute icon to mute the volume a Right click the Volume icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b Inthe Device column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area follow the steps below to place it there a Right click in the notification area and then click Properties b Click the Notification Area tab c Under System icons select the Volume check box d Click OK Volume can also be adjusted within some applications 52 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Using the video features The computer includes the following video features e Video out jack that connects a range of video components that
15. plan e Todisplay the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan move the pointer over the battery meter icon e To access Power Options or to change the power plan click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level To hide or display the battery meter icon 1 Right click the taskbar and then click Properties 2 Click the Notification Area tab Setting power options 25 3 Under System icons clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon or select the Power check box to display the battery meter icon 4 Click OK Using power plans A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance You can change power plan settings or create your own power plan Viewing the current power plan A Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Selecting a different power plan A Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then select a power plan from the list Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options and then select a
16. power To increase display brightness use the fn f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage depending on how you work Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work in case of a power outage However a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from external power A WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the battery provided with the computer a replacement battery provided by HP or a compatible battery purchased from HP Computer battery life varies depending on power management settings programs running on the computer display brightness external devices connected to the computer and other factors Using Battery Health in Help and Support The Battery Health section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information e Battery Check tool to test battery performance e Information on calibration power management and proper care and storage to maximize battery life e Information on battery types specifications life cycles and capacity To access Battery Health A Select Start gt Help and Support gt Learning Center gt Battery Health Displaying the remaining battery charge ENWW A Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar or
17. power plan from the list Customizing power plans 1 Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options 2 Select a power plan and then click Change plan settings 3 Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep timeout settings as needed 4 To change additional settings click Change advanced power settings and make your changes Setting password protection on wakeup To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options 2 In the left pane click Require a password on wakeup 3 Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable 4 Click Require a password recommended 5 Click Save changes 26 Chapter3 Power management ENWW Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power the computer runs on battery power When the computer is plugged into external AC power the computer runs on AC power If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer EA NOTE The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC
18. the following message is displayed when you insert the DVD Playback of content from this region is not permitted To play the DVD you must change the region setting on your DVD drive DVD region settings can be changed through the operating system or through some DVD players A CAUTION The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Changes remaining field on the DVD Region tab The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start gt Computer gt System properties 2 Inthe left pane click Device Manager E NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Windows online Help for more information 3 Click the sign next to DVD CD ROM drives 4 Right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties 5 Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab 6 Click OK Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense under applicable copyright laws to make unauthorized copies of copyright
19. the video device as instructed in the documentation included with the device 2 3 Press the fn f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the computer 54 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software Some models may be shipped with additional multimedia software on an optical disc Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer the following multimedia tasks may be supported e Playing digital media including audio and video CDs audio and video DVDs and Internet radio e Creating or copying data CDs e Creating editing and burning audio CDs e Creating editing and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD EA NOTE For details about using software included with the computer refer to the software user guides These guides may be provided on CD or as online Help files within the specific application User guides may also be found on the software manufacturer s Web site Identifying preinstalled multimedia software To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer A Select Start gt All Programs EA NOTE You can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer Select Start gt All Programs gt Software Setup Installing multimedia software from a CD select models only To install multimedia software from a CD included with the computer 1 Insert the multimedia software CD into the optic
20. Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button 3 Click Shut Down If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided Press ctrl alt delete and then click the Power button e Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds e Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery ENWW Shutting down the computer 35 4 Drives Drive care Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care The following cautions apply to all drives Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss information observe these precautions Initiate Sleep before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another Before handling a drive discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer Handle a drive carefully do not drop or compress the drive Before removing or inserting a drive shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay Do not type on the keyboard or move the compute
21. Notebook PC User Guide User Guide Copyright 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 First Edition January 2007 Document Part Number 436947 001 Table of contents 1 Notebook Tour COMPOMEMUS saeco aata aaa a ccta desaneddebassdadaadeunzens daceuccgeecdasciedgeauaadudaune a a ARAA 1 TOP components Pissans a a a a aata AA 2 a EETA T ANITE E A T E TA T E A T T 2 TOUCH PAG siadsan eai aa aaa 3 Buttons and switches ccceeee cece eee ee cece cece eaeaeaaecaecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeetnes 4 LIQKHS cceisaeetes crstadbeee ea nvidia eons avedee dla ii eee 5 Display Component cccceceeeeeeeeeceecaeceeeceeeeteeee tested sceaeaaecaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeneees 6 FrOnt COMPOMEMIUS ariannin nna nE de vee Ghacersctadadecneeqedvasauad uanccecsnaa E ETEA 6 Rear components cccccccecccecce cee e eee ee eee ttrt e eect taa cease aaaaaeaaaeaeeaaeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeneeeteeeees 7 Right Side COMPONEMNUS ssenccssanieniennii been ani ia AAEE OE 8 Left s
22. VD Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fn f11 While an audio CD or a DVD is playing press fn f11 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous section of the DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fn f12 While an audio CD or a DVD is playing press fn f12 to play the next track of the CD or the next section of the DVD ENWW Keyboard 21 Keypads The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad Component 1 fn key 2 num lock light 3 num Ik key 4 Embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn num Ik to enable the embedded numeric keypad The num lock light turns on Press fn num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions The num lock light turns off EA NOTE The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer 22 Chapter2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate the functi
23. al drive 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the installation instructions on the screen 3 Restart the computer if prompted Repeat the installation procedure for all multimedia software on CD that you want to install Using DVDPlay DVDPlay a software solution that has a simple and easy to us interface allows you to watch DVD movies To open DVDPlay A Double click the DVDPlay icon on the desktop or Click Start gt All Programs gt DVDPIay For additional information refer to the DVDPIay online Help ENWW Multimedia software 55 Using multimedia software To use the multimedia software installed on the computer 1 Select Start gt All Programs and then open the multimedia application you want to use For example if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD select Windows Media Player Ex NOTE Some applications may be located in subfolders 2 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen or 1 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive An AutoPlay dialog box opens 2 Click a multimedia task from the list of tasks 56 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption e Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD e Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc Do not initi
24. al drive allows you to play copy and create CDs or DVDs depending on the type of installed drive and installed software Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer A Select Start gt Computer 46 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Inserting an optical disc ENWW 1 2 3 6 Turn on the computer Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray Pull out the tray 2 Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc over the tray spindle with the label side up E NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place Close the media tray A NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a default media E player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content Multimedia hardware 47 Removing an optical disc with power If the computer is running on external or battery power 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the fl
25. ary by model tThe computer has 3 vents One other vent is located on the rear of the computer 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Wireless antennae select models only On select computer models at least 2 wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer To see wireless regulatory notices refer to your country s section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support E EA NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions ENWW Components 11 Additional hardware components _ Fe Component Description 1 Battery pack Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power 3 Power cord Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country SC 12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Labels ENWW The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer Service tag Provides the product name serial number S N and other specifics about the computer Have this information available when you contact Customer Care The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer Microsoft Certificate of Au
26. at surfaces EF NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 48 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Removing an optical disc without power If external or battery power is unavailable 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently until the tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces Ey NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case ENWW Multimedia hardware 49 Using media activity hotkeys Media activity hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and 4 of the function keys You can use these keys to control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted in the optical drive A NOTE To control the play of an inserted video CD use the media activity controls in your video CD player application e To play pause or resume an inserted audio CD or a DVD press fn f9 2 e To stop an inserted audio CD or a DVD that is playing press fn f10 3 e To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD that is playing press fn f11 4 e To pla
27. ate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc Otherwise you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No e Playback may resume e Playback may stop and the screen may clear To return to playing the CD or DVD press the power button and then restart the disc Protecting the CD or DVD write process AN CAUTION To prevent loss of information and damage to a disc Before writing to a disc connect the computer to a reliable external power source Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power Before writing to a disc close all open applications except the disc software you are using Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc Instead copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration ENWW Multimedia software 57 Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes The region codes help protect copyrights internationally You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive
28. be 41 lock security cable 9 low battery level 30 M media activity hotkeys 50 media controls hotkeys 18 21 memory adding or replacing memory modules 61 memory module compartment 10 memory module compartment cover removing 62 replacing 63 memory modules adding 61 replacing 61 microphone audio in jack 8 microphones supported 51 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 modem approval label 13 monitor port external 9 mouse external setting preferences 16 using 16 multimedia software described 55 identifying 55 installing 55 using 56 mute button 4 51 52 mute light 5 N network RJ 45 jack 9 num lock light 5 num lock mode external keypad 23 O operating environment specifications 14 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 13 Product Key 13 optical disc inserting 42 47 removing with power 43 48 removing without power 44 49 optical drive identifying 8 46 supported types 41 P pointing devices See TouchPad ports external monitor 9 53 USB 8 9 59 power connecting 34 conserving 33 power button 4 power connector 8 power cord 12 power light 5 Print Options window hotkey 18 19 Product Key 13 product name and number computer 13 Q QuickLock hotkey 18 21 R rated input power specifications 14 regulatory information modem approval label 13 regulatory label 13 wireless certification labels 13 release button display 6 Index 65 release latch
29. e computer ENWW Adding or replacing memory modules 63 Index A AC adapter identifying 12 AC adapter connecting 34 altitude specifications 14 antennae 11 applications key Windows 2 audio features 51 audio in microphone jack 8 51 audio out headphone jack 8 51 B battery calibrating 30 charging 29 conserving power 33 disposing 33 inserting 28 low battery levels 30 removing 28 storing 33 battery bay 10 13 battery light identifying 5 battery pack identifying 12 battery pack release latch 10 battery power 27 bays battery 10 13 hard drive 10 buttons display release 6 mute 4 power 4 TouchPad 3 15 volume 4 volume down 51 52 volume mute 51 52 64 Index volume up 51 52 wireless 4 Cc cable USB 59 calibrating battery 30 caps lock light 5 Certificate of Authenticity label 13 charging batteries 29 compartments memory module 10 components bottom 10 display 6 front 6 left side 9 rear 7 right side 8 top 2 connection external power 34 connector power 8 conservation power 33 copyright warning 58 cord power identifying 12 critical battery level 30 D display image switching 18 20 screen brightness hotkeys 18 21 display release button 6 drives caring for 36 IDE drive light 37 optical 8 See also hard drive optical drive drives 37 See also hard drive optical drive DVD region settings 58 DVDPlay using 55 E environmental specifications 14 external monitor por
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31. eeeeeeeeeenaaees 18 Hotkey procedures icecisieciitesthe waiddesiee eanadetieaiisiel se dviieeenisineceenieeeees 18 Displaying and clearing system information fn esc eeen 18 Opening Help and Support fn f1 ceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaecaecaeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 Opening the Print Options window fN f2 oe ceeeeeee eee eeeetteeeeeeeeteeenaaeees 19 Opening a Web browser fn 3 0 eeeeceeceeee scene eter eee eeteeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeeeaaas 19 Switching the screen image fN f4 0 eee eeeetee eee eente eee eeeeeteeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeeaaes 20 Initiating Hibernation MHS 2 eee eeeeeeeee eee EER 20 Initiating QUICKLOCK MO occ eee cette ee eeeee A AREE ES 21 Decreasing screen brightness fN f7 ce eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeaeeeeeteeeneaeees 21 Increasing screen brightness fN f8 eee eceeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeteeaaeeees 21 Playing pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD fntf9 00 0 ee 21 iii Stopping an audio CD or a DVD fn f10 oo eect cette eeetteeeeeeetaeeeeeeeeaaes 21 Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fn f11 a 21 Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD fn f12 oe 21 ROY DAS ae tect cas etee te aan sacs al car A g vase a a e Te a ea i a S 22 Using the embedded numeric keypad ccc ceecceeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeenaeeteeeneeaas 22 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad n 22 Switching ke
32. els When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level the battery light blinks If a low battery level is not resolved the computer enters a critical battery level and the battery light continues to blink ENWW Using battery power 29 The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level e If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer initiates Hibernation e If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information Resolving a low battery level CAUTION To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation do not restore power until the power lights turn off Resolving a low battery level when external power is available Connect one of the following devices e AC adapter e Optional expansion product or docking device e Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1 Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation 2 Remove the discharged battery and then insert a charged battery 3 Turn on the computer Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available A Initiate Hibernation or Save your work and shut down the computer Resolving a low battery level when the computer canno
33. ervices and your Web browser home page you can press fn f3 to quickly access your home page and the Internet Keyboard 19 Switching the screen image fn f4 Press fn f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system For example if a monitor is connected to the computer each time you press fn f4 the image switches among the computer display the monitor display and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The fn f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the computer such as S Video The following video transmission types with examples of devices that use them are supported by the fn f4 hotkey e LCD computer display e External VGA most external monitors e S Video televisions camcorders VCRs and video capture cards with S Video in jacks on select models Initiating Hibernation fn f5 Press fn f5 to initiate Hibernation When Hibernation is initiated your information is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off A CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss save your work before initiating Hibernation The computer must be on before you initiate Hibernation To exit Hibernation briefly press the power button The function of the fn f5 hotkey can be changed For example you can set
34. essible at all times Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet not by unplugging the power cord from the computer If provided with a 3 pin attachment plug on the power cord plug the cord into a grounded earthed 3 pin outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin for example by attaching a 2 pin adapter The grounding pin is an important safety feature To connect the computer to external AC power 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1 on the computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 34 Chapter3 Power management ENWW 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into the AC outlet 3 Shutting down the computer A CAUTION Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down The Shut Down command closes all open programs including the operating system and then turns off the display and computer Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions e When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer e When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port e When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period To shut down the computer B NOTE Ifthe computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible 1 Save your work and close all open programs 2
35. eteeeaaeeeeeteeeaaeees 55 Installing multimedia software from a CD select models Only ceeeeeeeetteteeeeeeeeeeees 55 Using DV DPIAY se cai aa ioe eect costa atc tad couse tad ena aei aa O aii A aa i 55 Using multimedia Software o oo eee cee cc eeee nania EA NRE ERATARA ENARA 56 Preventing playback disruptions 0 0 0 eect eeeeette eter eeenaae tees eeeeaaeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeaas 57 Protecting the CD or DVD write PproCeSs 0 0 0 0 ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee teeeeeeeeseeeeaaeeeeteneaaeeeeeeeaaeeees 57 Changing DYD region Setings jeiissccsiasisuseveridacseyeveasieedseineaedaneuysanlediexseananioeeeainedesdenenins 58 Observing the copyright Warning n esisrresisiestanirnieiie eeeetcne tees eee eaaeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeeiaeeeeeseeenaaes 58 6 External Devices Using a USB Gevice nasen a a E 59 Connecting a USB GOVICe erani tenian AN AN eae detested 59 Stopping a USB device ceceecececccceeccee eter eee eeeeeececeeaaaaeaeceeeeeeeeeeeesseesedsecscenaecaeeeeeeeeees 60 Required USB SoftWare cijcccciissscctdanesstaiandedacrsaiandeleesnesuaadzeninaaa daadsebadaasaeceetavanntiudedubaaanaude 60 7 Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modules eee eee cette eee eeeee eee eeeeeeeaee eee teeeaeeeeeteeeaeeeeeseeenaeeeeteeeaeees 61 ENWW v vi ENWW 1 Notebook Tour Components ENWW This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer To see a list of installed hardware in the computer
36. formation from the screen In the Windows fn esc display the version of the system BIOS basic input output system is displayed as the BIOS date On some computer models the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number 18 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Opening Help and Support fn f1 Press fn f1 to open Help and Support In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system Help and Support provides Information about your computer such as model and serial number installed software hardware components and specifications Answers to questions about using your computer Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features Updates for your Windows operating system drivers and the software provided on your computer Checkups for computer functionality Automated and interactive troubleshooting repair solutions and system recovery procedures Links to support specialists You can also access Help and Support by selecting Start gt Help and Support Opening the Print Options window fn f2 Press fn f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application Opening a Web browser fn f3 ENWW Press fn f3 to open your default Web browser Until you have set up your Internet or network services the fn f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard After you have set up your Internet or network s
37. g that you recorded for On battery 32 Chapter3 Power management ENWW 7 8 Click OK Click Save changes Conserving battery power Select low power use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel Turn off wireless and local area network LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them Disconnect external devices that are not plugged into an external power source when you are not using them Stop disable or remove any external media cards that you are not using Using the fn f7 and fn f8 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed If you leave your work initiate Sleep or Hibernation or shut down the computer Storing a battery CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks remove the battery and store it separately To prolong the charge of a stored battery place it in a cool dry place Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more Disposing of a used battery WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush or puncture a battery short the external contacts on a battery or dispose of a battery in fire or water Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60 C 140 F Replace the battery only with a battery approved for this computer Refer to the Regula
38. he power button e Ifthe display is closed open the display 24 Chapter3 Power management ENWW e Press a key on the keyboard e Activate the TouchPad When the computer exits Sleep the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working EA NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power 1080 minutes 18 hours of inactivity when running on external power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel To initiate Hibernation 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button 2 Click Hibernate or A Press fn f5 To exit Hibernation A Press the power button The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working Ey NOTE If you have set a password to be required on wakeup you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen Using the battery meter ENWW The battery meter is located in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings view remaining battery charge and select a different power
39. ide components 2 0 02 ccccccccecce cece eee ee eee e teeta ceca ee ESAE E SEENA EESE E EEE EEEEEEEE EEEE EEE EE EENE nenene nenen 9 Bottom components ssenissiseriniina niania aa aa eaaa a 10 Wireless antennae select models only saaeesssseeeessrsesssssrnnesssesrnnnaassnnnaaarntnnanannannnaaannennaae 11 Additional hardware Component ccceecceeceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeteeeeeeeeeneeenes 12 Labels ismene ae tea snudadasisuaAicunearasaaneantavssadscuseansadacwntannug ET 13 Specifications asad aces dein i anaa aa a AAA aE Aaa aAa a E aa E a aa 14 Operating envionment scssi eniinn EEEE AAEE AAEE EEA 14 Rated input DOWE ccceccecceceeeeeeeeececeaecaeeeeeeeeeeeceeseceaaaaeaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseceaccieaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad Keyboard ENWW A yagaey uss Sneaulelcenddageatduhta taaede lt sleed fuaatesdavadeade EE canal E poaastaaabemeeesiees ieee 15 Using the TouchPad essan detest A a acai aga 16 Using an extemal MOUSE vices ccpdeseadsedendesecs dadcadeateg AEE EEE EAE E EAE 16 Setting TouchPad preferences 22 0 ccicccceecesiesaccccecessssececeecussuaaeeeeeevesuacdaceecsvauuaceecteseanaceess 16 E uses ey TS a tues tiptoe Sector sates uc E S NAE A E eee aca cent 17 Hotkeys 2 cesdetes sc vecdieee eveddeeseeeviaebad ivsiaeeddiesiebeieavedkasviiaeeaisth E ET deinen add niel xe 17 Hotkey Quick reference eee ceccccceeeeeeee eee eeeeeenaeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeseeenaa
40. mputer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on by pressing the power button Then shut down the computer through the operating system To remove the hard drive 1 Save your work Shut down the computer and close the display Turn the computer upside down with the hard drive bay toward you Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws 1 aoe ee Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer 2 6 Disconnect the hard drive 1 by sliding it to the right 38 Chapter4 Drives ENWW 7 Lift the hard drive away from the computer 2 To install a hard drive 1 Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1 2 Slide the hard drive toward the hard drive connector 2 until it is fully seated 3 Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer 4 Close the cover 2 ENWW Hard drive 39 5 Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3 40 Chapter4 Drives ENWW Optical drives ENWW An optical drive such as a DVD ROM drive supports optical discs CDs and DVDs These discs are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs The computer can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table Type of Optical Drive Read CD and Write to CD WritetoDVD LightScribe DVD ROM RW RW R DVD CD RW Drive Yes Yes No No DVD RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes No LightScribe DVD RW Double Layer Yes Yes Yes Yes
41. n the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Click the USB device listing EA NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area 3 Click Stop and then click OK Required USB software Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually included with the device For more information about device specific software refer to the user guide for the device 60 Chapter6 External Devices ENWW T Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment which is located on the bottom of the computer The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot ENWW A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment unplug the power cord and remove all battery packs before installing a memory module CAUTION Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before beginning any procedure ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object To add or replace a memory module i O m S Ur e O Op Save your work and close all open programs EZ NOTE Ifthe computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible
42. nents Component Description 1 Speakers 2 Produce system sound 2 Display release button Opens the computer 6 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Rear components Component Description Vent Provides airflow to cool internal components A CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow X NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation The computer has 3 vents The other vents are located on the bottom of the computer ENWW Components 7 Right side components 8 O OO Component Description 1 Audio out headphone jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio 2 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone or a microphone 3 USB port select models only Connects an optional USB device 4 Optical drive Reads an optical disc 5 RJ 11 modem jack Connects an optional modem cable 6 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter Chapter 1 Notebo
43. ok Tour ENWW Left side components ENWW bie O Oe Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer B NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 2 External monitor port Connects an external monitor 3 S Video out jack Connects an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 USB ports 2 Connect an optional USB device Components 9 Bottom components Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack 2 Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay 3 Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots 4 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive 5 Vents 2 t Enable airflow to cool internal components VAN CAUTION To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the computer only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing to block airflow Eg NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool ki internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation Battery packs v
44. ons of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn shift key combination e To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key e To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on e Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase e Press and hold fn shift to type in uppercase Using an external numeric keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently according to whether num lock mode is on or off By default num lock mode is off For example e When num lock is on most keypad keys type numbers e When num lock is off most keypad keys function like the arrow page up or page down keys When num lock on an external keypad is turned on the num lock light on the computer is turned on When num lock on an external keypad is turned off the num lock light on the computer is turned off If an external keypad is connected the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work ENWW To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work press the num Ik key on the external keypad not on the computer Keypads 23 3 Power management Setting power options Using power saving states Windows has two power saving states enabled at the factory Sleep and Hiberna
45. ontrol Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Under the current power plan click Change plan settings Record the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings listed in the On battery column so that you can reset them after the calibration Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never Click Change advanced power settings Click the plus sign next to Sleep and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the calibration Type Never in the On battery box Click OK Click Save changes Using battery power 31 Step 3 Discharge the battery The computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the computer but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it e Ifyou plan to leave the computer unattended during the discharge save your information before beginning the discharge procedure e If you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy saving timeouts expect the following performance from the system during the discharge process e The monitor will not turn off automatically e Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle e System initiated Hibernation will not occur To discharge a battery 1 Unplug the computer from its external powe
46. r source but do not turn off the computer 2 Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level When the battery is discharged the battery light turns off and the computer shuts down Step 4 Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery 1 Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully recharged When the battery is recharged the battery light on the computer turns off You can use the computer while the battery is recharging but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off 2 Ifthe computer is off turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off Step 5 Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level 1 Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Under the current power plan click Change plan settings Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the On battery column Click Change advanced power settings Click the plus sign next to Sleep and then click the plus sign next to Hibernate after D o g e N Reenter the settin
47. r when the drive is writing to media The write process is sensitive to vibration When the battery pack is the only source of power ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to media Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes Avoid exposing a drive to liquids Do not spray it with cleaning products Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay or traveling with shipping or storing a drive If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport security devices that check carry on luggage such as conveyor belts use x rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive 36 Chapter4 Drives ENWW IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed CET i J 3 BEEPS ER EEEE ESS BERESEEEGEEEE POREEL ili Tee eerie SSSss EEE rtta annta Ped 4 3 ENWW IDE drive light 37 Hard drive A CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on in the Sleep state or in Hibernation If you are not sure whether the co
48. s Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2 or one of the function keys 3 The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections EI i T E a A a A a A E a l E H E eer eee ENWW Keyboard 17 Hotkey quick reference Function Key Combination Display and clear system information fnt esc Open Help and Support fn f1 Open the Print Options window fn f2 Open a Web browser fn f3 Switch the screen image between the computer display and an external display fn f4 Initiate Hibernation fn f5 Initiate QuickLock fn f6 Decrease screen brightness fn f7 Increase screen brightness fn f8 Play pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD fn f10 Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD fn f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD fn f12 Hotkey procedures To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard either e Briefly press the fn key and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command e Press and hold down the fn key briefly press the second key of the hotkey command and then release both keys at the same time Displaying and clearing system information fn esc Press fn esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number Press fnt esc a second time to remove the system in
49. t 9 53 F fn key hotkeys 17 identifying 2 function keys hotkeys 17 identifying 2 H hard drive installing 39 removing 38 hard drive bay identifying 10 headphone audio out jack 8 Help and Support hotkey 18 19 Hibernation exiting 25 hotkey 18 20 initiating 25 writing to CD or DVD 45 hotkeys audio CD or DVD controls 18 21 decreasing screen brightness 18 21 description 17 displaying system information 18 increasing screen brightness 18 21 initiating Hibernation 18 20 initiating QuickLock 18 21 ENWW media activity 50 opening Help and Support 18 19 opening Print Options window 18 19 opening Web browser quick reference 18 switching screen image 18 20 using 18 hubs 59 humidity specifications 14 18 19 l IDE drive light 5 37 J jacks audio in microphone 8 51 audio out headphone 8 51 RJ 11 modem 8 RJ 45 network 9 S Video out 9 53 54 K keyboard hotkeys 17 keypad keys 2 keypad embedded enabling and disabling 22 identifying 22 switching key functions 23 using 22 keypad external num lock mode 23 using 23 keys esc 2 fn 2 function 2 keypad 2 Windows applications 2 Windows logo 2 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 ENWW service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latches battery pack release 10 lights battery 5 caps lock 5 IDE drive 5 37 mute 5 num lock 5 power 5 wireless 5 LightScri
50. t exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation follow these steps 1 Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power 2 Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions e When battery charge displays seem inaccurate e When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month It is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery 30 Chapter3 Power management ENWW Step 1 Fully charge the battery A WARNING Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft A NOTE The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use but it charges faster when the E computer is off To fully charge the battery 1 2 Insert the battery into the computer Connect the computer to an AC adapter optional power adapter optional expansion product or optional docking device and then plug the adapter or device into external power The battery light on the computer turns on Leave the computer plugged into external power until the battery is fully charged The battery light on the computer turns off Step 2 Disable Hibernation and Sleep ENWW 1 m gt pP nN o pm p Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options or Select Start gt C
51. the fn f5 hotkey to initiate Sleep instead of Hibernation 20 Chapter2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Initiating QuickLock fn f6 Press fn f6 to initiate the QuickLock security feature QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating system Log On window While the Log On window is displayed the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is entered Ex NOTE Before you can use QuickLock you must set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password For instructions refer to Help and Support To use QuickLock press fn f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the computer Decreasing screen brightness fn f7 Press fn f to decrease screen brightness Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally Increasing screen brightness fn f8 Press fn f8 to increase screen brightness Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally Playing pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD fn f9 The fn f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or a DVD is inserted If the audio CD or the DVD is e Not playing press fn f9 to begin or resume the play e Playing press fn f9 to pause the play Stopping an audio CD or a DVD fn f10 Press fn f10 to stop the play of an audio CD or a D
52. thenticity Contains the Windows Product Key You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer Regulatory label Provides regulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay Modem approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The modem approval label is affixed inside the memory door Wireless certification labels Provide information about optional wireless devices available on select models and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for use An optional device may be a wireless local area network WLAN If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices a certification label is included with the computer You may need this information when traveling internationally Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory door Components 13 Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F
53. tion When you initiate Sleep the power lights blink and the screen clears Your work is saved to memory letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state the computer initiates Hibernation When you initiate Hibernation your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off A CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation or loss of audio or video playback functionality or loss of information do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card EA NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel With the computer on you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways e Press the power button e Close the display e Click Start and then click the Power button e Click Start click the arrow next to the Lock button and then click Sleep You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways e Press t
54. ton Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right 4 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 5 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down This table describes default settings To view and change TouchPad preferences select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse a ENWW TouchPad 15 Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone slide your finger up or down over the vertical white line To scroll left and right using the TouchPad horizontal scroll zone slide your finger left or right over the horizontal white line Using an external mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer Setting TouchPad preferences Mouse Properties in Windows allows you to customize settings for pointing devices such as button configuration click speed and pointer options To access Mouse Properties select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse 16 Chapter 2 TouchPad and Keyboard ENWW Keyboard The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the notebook Hotkey
55. tory Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information ENWW Using battery power 33 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following devices WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the AC adapter provided with the computer a replacement AC adapter provided by HP or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP e AC adapter included with the computer e Optional docking device or expansion product e Optional power adapter Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions e When you are charging or calibrating a battery A WARNING Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft e When you are installing or modifying system software e When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you connect the computer to external AC power the following events occur e The battery begins to charge e Ifthe computer is turned on the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance When you disconnect external AC power the following events occur e The computer switches to battery power e The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life To increase display brightness press the fn f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily acc
56. use 5 TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down This table describes default settings To view and change TouchPad preferences select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse __ SSS SSS SSS SSS A ENWW Components 3 Buttons and switches Component Description 1 Wireless button Turns the wireless functionality on or off but does not create a wireless connection EF NOTE To establish a wireless connection a wireless network must already be set up 2 Power button When the computer is off press the power button to turn on the computer If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options 3 Volume down button Decreases system volume 4 Volume up button Increases system volume 5 Volume mute button Mutes system sound This table describes default settings 4 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW OO Component 1 Wireless light Description On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network LAN is turned on 2 Power lights 2 On The computer is on Blinking The computer is in the Sleep state Off The computer is off or in Hibernation 3 4
57. y functions on the embedded numeric keypad eeee 23 Using an external numeric keypad eee eee eeeeee eee eeeeeenaeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeiaeeeeeeseeenaaes 23 Enabling or disabling num lock mode as YOU WOMK 0 0 eecceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeentaaes 23 3 Power management DEMING POWEFOPUONS saian deavee pies eee E E A daee a a Aa ANEA SEEEN E A aa 24 Using power saving States ec e cece eeeeernee tnst ttt r anat eeeaaaeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeaaeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeaas 24 Initiating and exiting Sleep wisi cessed ee anciieeeneriaaeine nd ieasteasienenes 24 Initiating and exiting Hibernation cee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeteeeeaeeeeseeenaaeees 25 Using the battery Meter xiaccedeccecefiscs ued aced n RAA S EET 25 USING POWEN plans sesnecsdealacssasagtalnssagaaddlenssndacddendecanadghdeadusansaadesuseuawed a AE 26 Viewing the current power plan c cccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceneaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeaes 26 Selecting a different power plan ce ccceeeeececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeaeeaeees 26 Customizing power plans 2 eeseeeeecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteesecseneeencaaeeaeeeeeeees 26 Setting password protection ON wakeup cceeeeecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteteecescetensanaeeeeetees 26 Using battery DOWED 00 2 ecceeeteeeeeee tere tenn eee e eee tennee ease et neaeeeee ete AEEA AK ANAA ENAN KAANAA ENAERE 27 Using Battery Health in Help and Support 2000 00 22 cece ceee cee eee cece e
58. y the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD that is playing press fn f12 5 E TETTI 50 Chapter5 Multimedia ENWW Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer Component Description 1 Volume down button Decreases computer sound 2 Volume up button Increases computer sound 3 Volume mute button Turns off computer sound 4 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset or microphone 5 Audio out headphone jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds headset or television audio 6 Speakers 2 Produce computer sound Using the audio in microphone jack The computer is equipped with a microphone jack that supports an optional monaural single sound channel microphone Select models support a stereo dual sound channel microphone EA NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack use a microphone with a 3 5 mm plug Using the audio out headphone jack WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset In addition to connecting headphones the headphone jack is used to connect the audio function of an audio video device such as a television or VCR When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug EA NOTE When a device is connected to the

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