HP Hewlett Packard Laptop 309971 002 User Manual

Hardware Guide  
HP Compaq Notebook Series  
Document Part Number: 309971-002  
October 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.  
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1 Hardware Features  
Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4  
Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6  
2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard  
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4  
Identifying Fn and Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5  
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference . . . . . . . 2–5  
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6  
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6  
Switching the Display (Fn+F4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7  
Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 2–7  
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Increasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F10) . . . . . . . . . . 2–8  
Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8  
3 Battery Packs  
How to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19  
Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22  
Conserving Power as You Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22  
Selecting Power Conservation Settings. . . . . . . . . . 3–23  
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24  
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–25  
Finding More Power Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–25  
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4 Hard Drive  
Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1  
Using the Microphone Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2  
Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . 6–4  
Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7  
7 External Devices  
Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2  
Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2  
Enabling USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3  
Connecting an Optional External MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . 7–4  
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5  
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Contents  
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2  
Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4  
Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6  
Effects of Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14  
9 Specifications  
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1  
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2  
Modem Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2  
Index  
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Hardware Features  
Pointing Device Components  
Component  
Pointing stick  
Description  
Moves the pointer and selects or  
activates items on the screen.  
1
2
3
Left and right pointing stick  
buttons  
Function like the left and right buttons  
on an external mouse.  
TouchPad  
Moves the pointer and selects or  
activates items on the screen. Can be  
set to perform other mouse functions,  
such as scrolling and double-clicking.  
Left and right TouchPad  
buttons  
Function like the left and right buttons  
on an external mouse.  
4
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Top Components  
Component  
Description  
Quick Launch buttons (3)  
Enable you to access common  
functions with a single keystroke.  
1
2
Power button  
When the notebook is*  
Off, press and release to turn  
on the notebook.  
In Standby, press and release  
to exit Standby.  
In Hibernation, press and  
release to exit Hibernation.  
If the system has stopped  
responding and Microsoft®  
Windows® shutdown procedures  
cannot be used, press and hold for  
5 seconds to turn off the notebook.  
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing  
the functions of the power button and about using Standby and  
Hibernation, refer to the “Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the  
Documentation Library CD.  
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Hardware Features  
Component  
Description  
Volume control buttons  
Increase, decrease, and mute the  
system volume.  
3
4
Function keys  
Execute frequently used system  
functions when pressed in  
combination with the Fn key.  
Applications key  
Displays shortcut menu for items  
beneath the pointer.  
5
6
Display release latch recess Secures the display when it is  
closed.  
Windows logo key  
Displays the Windows Start menu.  
7
8
Fn key  
Executes frequently used system  
functions when pressed in  
combination with another key.  
Not  
Primary memory  
Contains the primary memory slot.  
shown compartment (not shown,  
located under the keyboard)  
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Left-Side Components  
Component  
Infrared port  
Description  
Links another IrDA-compliant device  
for wireless communication.  
1
2
3
4
5
PC Card eject button  
PC Card slot  
Ejects an optional PC Card from the  
PC Card slot.  
Supports optional Type I or Type II  
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.  
Secure Digital (SD) Card slot Accepts SD Memory Cards used as  
removable storage devices.  
Audio line-out jack  
Connects optional powered stereo  
speakers, headphones, headset, or  
television audio.  
Microphone input jack  
Speaker  
Connects an optional microphone.  
Produces system sound.  
6
7
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Right-Side Components  
Component  
Description  
Security cable slot  
Attaches an optional security cable to  
the notebook.  
1
The purpose of security  
solutions is to act as a  
deterrent. These solutions do  
not prevent the product from  
being mishandled or stolen.  
Hard drive bay  
Exhaust vent  
Holds the primary hard drive.  
2
3
Enables airflow to cool internal  
components.  
To prevent overheating, do  
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not obstruct vents. Using the  
notebook on a soft surface  
such as a pillow, blanket, rug,  
or thick clothing can block  
airflow.  
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Front Components  
Component  
Description  
Antennae  
Send and receive wireless LAN  
(WLAN) signals.  
1
The antennae covers are not  
Ä
removable. Removing the  
covers can cause damage to  
the antennae.  
Display release latch  
Microphone  
Opens the notebook.  
2
3
Inputs single-channel sound.  
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation  
Å
The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio  
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be  
used in such a manner that the potential for human contact  
during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of  
exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human  
proximity to the antenna should not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)  
during normal operation, including when the notebook display is  
closed.  
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Rear Components  
Component  
Description  
S-Video-out jack  
Connects an optional S-Video device,  
such as a television, VCR, camcorder,  
overhead projector, or video capture  
card.  
1
External monitor connector  
USB connector  
Connects an optional external monitor  
or overhead projector.  
2
3
Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant  
devices to the notebook using a  
standard USB cable.  
Self-powered USB connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant  
devices to the notebook using a  
4
standard USB cable, or an optional  
External MultiBay to the notebook  
using the External MultiBay-Powered  
USB cable.  
AC power connector  
Connects an AC adapter or an optional  
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or  
Aircraft Power Adapter.  
5
RJ-45 network jack  
Connects a network cable.  
Connects a modem cable.  
6
7
RJ-11 telephone jack  
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Bottom Components  
Component  
Description  
Travel battery connector  
Connects the optional travel battery  
caddy. The travel battery connector  
has a plastic cover that must be  
opened before the travel battery caddy  
is connected.  
1
2
Docking connector  
Connects the notebook to an optional  
HP Port Replicator or an HP Advanced  
Port Replicator.  
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Component  
Description  
Mini PCI compartment  
Contains the Mini PCI wireless card.  
3
The FCC does not allow  
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unauthorized Mini PCI  
devices to be used in this  
notebook. Installing an  
unauthorized Mini PCI device  
can prevent your notebook  
from operating properly and  
might result in a warning  
message. To resume proper  
notebook operation, remove  
the unauthorized device.  
Contact your HP Customer  
Care Center if a warning  
message about your Mini PCI  
device displays in error.  
Intake vents  
Enable airflow to cool internal  
components.  
4
To prevent overheating, do  
Ä
not obstruct vents. Using the  
notebook on a soft surface  
such as a pillow, blanket, rug,  
or thick clothing can block  
airflow.  
Battery release latch  
Quick Check button  
Releases the primary battery pack  
from the battery bay.  
5
6
Displays the percentage of a full  
charge remaining on a battery pack  
using the Quick Check lights.  
Battery power gauge  
Battery bay  
Indicates the charge remaining on a  
battery pack.  
7
Holds the primary battery pack.  
8
9
Memory expansion  
compartment  
Contains 1 memory expansion slot for  
optional memory expansion boards.  
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Lights  
Component  
Description  
Hard drive activity  
Num lock  
On: The hard drive is being accessed.  
1
2
On: Num lock is on or the embedded  
numeric keypad is enabled.  
Caps lock  
On: Caps lock is on.  
On: Scroll lock is on.  
3
4
5
Scroll lock  
Wireless on/off  
On: The wireless Mini PCI card and/or  
Bluetooth® are on.  
Off: The wireless Mini PCI card and  
Bluetooth are off.  
Power/Standby  
Battery  
On: Power is turned on.  
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.  
6
7
On: A battery pack is charging.  
Blinking: A battery pack that is the only  
available power source has reached a  
low-battery condition. When the  
battery reaches a critical low-battery  
condition, the battery light begins  
blinking more quickly.  
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Labels  
The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside  
of the battery compartment provide information you may need  
when you troubleshoot system problems or travel 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 bottom of the notebook  
provides regulatory information about the notebook.  
The Modem Approval label affixed to the bottom of the  
notebook provides regulatory information and lists the  
agency markings required by some of the countries in which  
the modem has been approved for use. You may need to  
use this modem information in order to operate the modem  
while traveling internationally.  
The WLAN label affixed to the bottom of the notebook  
provides regulatory information and lists the agency  
markings required by some of the countries in which the  
optional wireless devices have been approved for use. You  
may need to use this wireless device information in order to  
operate the wireless device while traveling.  
The Bluetooth® label affixed to the bottom of the notebook  
provides regulatory information and lists the agency  
markings required by some of the countries in which the  
optional device has been approved for use. You may need  
to use this wireless device information in order to operate the  
wireless device while traveling internationally. Bluetooth is  
not supported in all countries.  
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard  
Using a Pointing Device  
By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be  
used interchangeably.  
Pointing device components  
Component  
Pointing stick  
Description  
Moves the pointer and selects or  
activates items on the screen.  
1
2
Left and right pointing stick  
buttons  
Function like the left and right buttons  
on an external mouse.  
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Component  
Description  
TouchPad  
Moves the pointer and selects or  
3
4
activates items on the screen. Can be  
set to perform other mouse functions,  
such as scrolling and double-clicking.  
Left and right TouchPad  
buttons  
Function like the left and right buttons  
on an external mouse.  
Using the Pointing Stick  
To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you  
want to move the pointer. Use the left and right pointing stick  
buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external  
mouse.  
To change the pointing stick cap:  
1. Save your work, exit all applications, 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,  
and then shut down the notebook.  
2. Gently pull off the used pointing stick cap.  
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3. Push a replacement cap into place.  
Replacing the pointing stick cap  
Using the TouchPad  
To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad  
surface in the direction you want to move the pointer. Use the left  
and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right  
buttons on an external mouse.  
Using an External Mouse  
An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using  
one of the USB connectors on the back panel. An external PS/2 or  
USB mouse can be connected to the system using the connectors  
on an optional HP Port Replicator or an HP Advanced Port  
Replicator.  
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Setting Pointing Device Preferences  
Mouse Properties in Windows enables you to change custom  
settings for pointing devices, including:  
Enabling or disabling a pointing device.  
TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad  
once to select an object or twice to double-click an object.  
Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even  
though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad.  
Palm Check, which helps prevent moving the pointer  
unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you  
type.  
Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails,  
are also found in the Mouse Properties windows.  
To access Mouse Properties:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and  
Other Hardware > Mouse icon.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel >  
Mouse icon.  
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys  
Hotkeys and shortcut keys are preset combinations of the Fn key  
with other keys on the keyboard.  
A hotkey is a combination of the Fn key and one of the  
function keys.The icons on the function keys represent the  
hotkey functions available on your notebook.  
A shortcut key is a combination of the Fn key and a key other  
than a function key.  
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Identifying Fn and Function Keys  
Fn and function keys  
Component  
Fn key  
1
2
Function keys  
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference  
Key Combination to Key Combination to  
Function  
Activate Function  
Deactivate Function  
Initiate Standby  
Fn+F3  
Fn+F4  
Fn+F8  
Fn+F9  
Power button  
Fn+F4  
Switch display and image  
View battery information  
Fn+F8  
Decrease display  
brightness.  
N/A  
Increase display  
brightness.  
Fn+F10  
N/A  
Display system information Fn+esc  
Fn+esc  
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Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures  
To use a hotkey or shortcut key command on the notebook  
keyboard, use either of the following procedures:  
Briefly press the Fn key, and then briefly press the second key  
of the hotkey command.  
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.  
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands  
Displaying System Information (Fn+esc)  
Press Fn+esc to display information about system hardware  
components and software version numbers. Press Fn+esc a second  
time to remove the system information from the screen.  
The system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM.  
The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, for example,  
10/19/2002 F.07.  
Initiating Standby (Fn+F3)  
The Fn+F3 hotkey is set by default to initiate Standby. Standby can  
be initiated only while the notebook is on. If the notebook is in  
Hibernation, you must restore from Hibernation before you can  
initiate Standby.  
To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly  
press the power button. For more information about using  
Standby and Hibernation, refer to the “Power” chapter in the  
Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
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Switching the Display (Fn+F4)  
The Fn+F4 hotkey switches the image between display devices  
connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video jack  
on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected  
to the notebook, pressing the Fn+F4 hotkey multiple times will  
toggle the image between the notebook display, the external  
monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook  
and the monitor.  
Most external monitors receive video information from the  
notebook using the external VGA video standard. The Fn+F4  
hotkey can also toggle images between other devices receiving  
video information from the notebook.  
The following five video transmission types, with examples of  
devices that use them, are supported by the Fn+F4 hotkey:  
LCD (notebook display)  
External VGA (most external monitors)  
S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture  
boards with S-Video-in jacks)  
Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8)  
Press Fn+F8 to display charge information for all installed battery  
packs. The display indicates which battery packs are charging and  
reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery pack.  
Battery pack locations are indicated by number:  
Location 1 is the primary battery pack.  
Location 2 is the travel battery pack.  
Decreasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F9)  
The Fn+F9 hotkey decreases notebook screen brightness. Hold  
down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally.  
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Increasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F10)  
The Fn+F10 hotkey increases notebook screen brightness. Hold  
down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally.  
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with  
External Keyboards  
The following hotkeys and shortcut keys can be used as described  
with external keyboards:  
Fn+esc  
Fn+F8  
To use hotkeys or shortcut keys on an external keyboard, press the  
scroll lock key twice, and then the other key of the hotkey  
combination. For example, to use the Fn+F8 hotkey, press scroll  
lock+scroll lock+F8.  
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Using Quick Launch Buttons  
The 3 Quick Launch buttons enable you to access common  
functions with a single keystroke.  
Quick Launch buttons  
Component  
Description  
QuickLock button  
Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears  
the display. Before you can use QuickLock, you must  
set a password and select preferences. For more  
information, refer to the “Security” chapter in the  
Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
1
Wireless On/Off  
button  
Turns the wireless LAN or optional Bluetooth device  
on and off when these devices are enabled in the  
software utilities.  
2
3
Presentation Mode Sets the notebook to presentation mode, which  
button  
opens a user-defined application, folder, file, or Web  
site. The image simultaneously displays on the  
notebook screen and an external device connected to  
the external monitor connector or S-Video-out jack on  
the rear panel or to connectors on an optional Port  
Replicator.  
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Using Keypads  
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 Embedded Numeric Keypad  
The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like  
the keys on an external keypad. When the internal keypad is  
turned on, each key on the internal keypad performs the functions  
indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key.  
Embedded numeric keypad components  
Component  
Num lock light  
Num lk key  
1
2
3
4
Embedded numeric keypad  
Fn key  
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Enabling and Disabling the Internal Keypad  
Press Fn+num lk 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 numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external  
keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional  
Port Replicator.  
Switching Key Functions on the Internal Keypad  
You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the internal  
keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their  
keypad functions by using the Fn key or the Fn+shift key  
combination.  
To change the functions of a keypad key to keypad functions  
while the keypad is off, press and hold the Fn key while  
pressing a keypad key.  
To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while  
the keypad is on:  
Press and hold the Fn key to type in lowercase.  
Press and hold Fn+shift to type in uppercase.  
Using an External Keypad  
Most keys on most external keypads function differently when  
num lock mode is on than when num lock mode is off. For  
example:  
When num lock mode is on, most keypad keys type numbers.  
When num lock mode is off, most keypad keys function like  
arrow, page up, or page down keys.  
When num lock mode on an external keypad is turned on, the  
num lock light on the notebook turns on. When the num lock  
mode on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on  
the notebook turns off.  
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If the external keypad is connected, the internal keypad cannot be  
turned on.  
Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode as You Work  
To turn num lock mode on or off on an external keypad as you  
work, press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the  
notebook.  
Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode at Startup  
To set the notebook to start up with a connected external keypad  
in num lock mode, set your preference in Computer Setup. For  
more information about using Computer Setup, refer to the  
“Computer Setup” chapter in the Software Guide on the  
Documentation Library CD.  
To set the notebook to start up with the external keypad enabled:  
1. Turn on or restart the notebook.  
2. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is  
displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.  
To change the language, press F2.  
For navigation instructions, press F1.  
3. Select Advanced > Device Options, and then press enter.  
4. Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot field:  
To start up an external keypad with num lock mode  
turned on, select the field.  
To start up an external keypad with num lock mode  
turned off, clear the field.  
5. Press F10.  
6. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select  
File > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect  
when the notebook restarts.  
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Running the Notebook on Battery  
Power  
When the notebook is connected to external AC power, the  
notebook runs on AC power.  
When a charged battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook  
is not connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery  
power.  
The notebook switches between AC power and battery power  
according to the availability of an external AC power source. For  
example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is  
running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter,  
the notebook will switch to battery power if the AC adapter is  
disconnected from the notebook.  
You can leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage,  
depending on how you work. Keeping a battery pack in the  
notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the  
notebook is connected to external AC power and also protects  
your work in case of a power outage.  
On the other hand, battery packs in the notebook slowly discharge  
when the notebook is turned off and not connected to external  
power. For this reason, the primary battery pack is not shipped  
inside the notebook and must be inserted before the notebook can  
run on battery power.  
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If the notebook will be unused and not connected to external  
power for 2 weeks or more, remove the battery pack and store it  
as described in “Storing a Battery Pack” to prolong its life. For  
more information about leaving your work, refer to the “Power”  
chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used  
with the notebook. For additional information, visit the HP Web  
site at http://www.hp.com or refer to the Worldwide Telephone  
Numbers booklet included with your notebook to contact an HP  
Customer Care Center.  
This notebook supports up to 2 lithium ion battery packs: the  
primary battery pack and an optional travel battery pack. The  
same type of battery pack can be used in the notebook battery bay  
and in the optional travel battery caddy.  
Battery pack  
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Inserting or Removing the Primary  
Battery Pack  
The notebook battery bay holds the primary battery pack.  
To insert the primary battery pack:  
1. Turn the notebook upside-down.  
2. Align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay.  
3. Insert the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses.  
Inserting the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses  
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4. Snap the battery pack into place.  
Inserting the primary battery pack  
5. Turn the notebook right-side up and open the display. If the  
notebook is in Hibernation, press the power button to resume  
operation.  
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To remove the primary battery pack:  
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that  
is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook  
before removing the battery pack.  
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1. Close the display and turn the notebook upside down.  
2. Slide the battery release latch 1 in the direction shown. The  
battery pack tilts upward.  
3. Remove the battery pack from the battery bay 2.  
Removing the primary battery pack  
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Using the Optional Travel Battery Pack  
The optional travel battery pack attaches to the bottom of the  
notebook. The optional travel battery kit includes the following  
items:  
Travel battery caddy  
Battery pack  
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Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack  
To insert the battery pack into the travel battery caddy:  
1. Align the battery pack with the travel battery caddy.  
2. Insert the battery pack tabs into the travel battery caddy  
recesses.  
Inserting the battery pack tabs into the travel battery caddy  
recesses  
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3. Snap the battery pack into place.  
Inserting the battery pack into the travel battery caddy  
To remove the battery pack from the travel battery caddy:  
1. Eject the battery pack from the travel battery caddy by sliding  
the battery release latch 1 in the direction shown. The battery  
pack tilts upward.  
2. Remove the battery pack from the travel battery caddy 2.  
Removing a battery pack from the travel battery caddy  
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Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery  
Pack  
To attach the optional travel battery pack to the notebook:  
1. Open the travel battery connector on the bottom of the  
notebook by sliding the cover toward the rear panel of  
the notebook.  
Opening the optional travel battery connector  
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2. Insert the tabs on the travel battery caddy into the recesses on  
the bottom of the notebook.  
Inserting the travel battery caddy tabs into the notebook recesses  
3. Press the travel battery caddy onto the notebook until it snaps  
into place.  
Attaching the optional travel battery caddy  
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4. Lock the travel battery caddy onto the notebook by sliding  
the locking switch in the direction shown.  
Locking the optional travel battery caddy onto the notebook  
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To detach an optional travel battery pack from the notebook:  
1. Unlock the travel battery caddy from the notebook by sliding  
the locking switch 1 in the direction shown.  
2. Press the release latch 2.  
3. Lift the travel battery caddy up and away from the  
notebook 3.  
Detaching the travel battery caddy from the notebook  
Charging a Battery Pack  
Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a  
preset sequence:  
Charge sequence:  
1. Primary battery pack  
2. Travel battery pack  
Discharge sequence:  
1. Travel battery pack  
2. Primary battery pack  
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The primary battery pack charges when it is inside the battery bay  
and the notebook is connected to external power. External power  
can be supplied through an AC adapter, an optional Port  
Replicator, an optional Advanced Port Replicator, or an optional  
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.  
The battery pack in the travel battery caddy charges when it is  
attached to the notebook and the notebook is connected to  
external power. External power can be supplied through an AC  
adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.  
Because the travel battery pack covers the docking connector, the  
travel battery pack cannot be used or charged while a Port  
Replicator or an Advanced Port Replicator is in use.  
Battery packs can also be charged in the optional Universal  
Charger. The optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run  
the notebook, but it cannot be used to charge a battery pack.  
While the battery pack is charging, the battery light on the  
notebook is on. The light turns off when the battery pack is fully  
charged.  
Battery light  
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To charge the primary battery pack:  
1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook.  
2. Connect the notebook to AC power. (The battery light turns  
on.)  
3. Leave the notebook connected to AC power until the battery  
light turns off, signaling that the battery pack is fully charged.  
To charge the travel battery pack:  
1. Insert the battery pack into the travel battery caddy.  
2. Attach the travel battery caddy to the notebook.  
3. Connect the notebook to AC power. (The battery light turns  
on.)  
4. Leave the notebook connected to AC power until the battery  
light turns off, signaling that the battery pack is fully charged.  
Monitoring the Charge of a  
Battery Pack  
This section explains several ways you can determine the amount  
of charge in your battery pack.  
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information  
To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays:  
Allow a battery pack to discharge to less than 5 percent of a  
full charge through normal use before charging it.  
When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.  
If a battery pack has been unused for one month or more,  
calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. For  
calibration instructions, refer to “Calibrating a Battery Pack.”  
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Displaying Charge Information on the  
Screen  
This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge  
information on the screen.  
Accessing Charge Information  
To access information about the status of any battery pack in the  
notebook, do one of the following:  
Select the Power icon on the taskbar.  
Press Fn+F8.  
Access the Power Meter tab:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon >  
Power Meter tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > Power Options icon > Power Meter tab.  
Interpreting Charge Information  
Most charge information reports battery status as both a  
percentage and the number of minutes of charge remaining.  
The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the  
battery pack.  
The time indicates the approximate running time remaining  
on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide  
power at the current level. For example, the time remaining  
will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if  
you stop playing a DVD.  
Most charge displays identify battery packs by location:  
Location 1 is the notebook battery bay.  
Location 2 is the optional travel battery caddy.  
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In some charge information, a lightning bolt icon might be  
displayed beside a battery pack location. The icon indicates that  
the battery pack in that location is charging.  
Displaying Charge Information on a Battery  
Pack  
The battery Quick Check feature enables you to check the battery  
pack charge information without having to turn on the notebook.  
You do not have to remove a battery pack from the notebook  
battery bay or from the travel battery caddy to check the charge  
information. However, you must detach the travel battery caddy  
from the notebook to check the charge of the travel battery pack.  
To display the percentage of a full charge remaining on a battery  
pack, press the Quick Check button 1 on the battery pack. The  
Quick Check lights 2 on the battery pack indicate the charge  
remaining, as shown in the following table.  
Battery pack Quick Check button and lights  
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Percent of a Full Charge  
Remaining  
Indication  
4 lights on  
3 lights on  
2 lights on  
1 light on  
76% to 100%  
51% to 75%  
26% to 50%  
11% to 25%  
1% to 10%  
1 light blinking  
Managing Low-Battery Conditions  
Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be  
changed in the Power Options window of the operating system.  
The information in this section describes the alerts and system  
responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options  
window do not affect lights.  
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions  
This section explains how to identify low-battery and critical  
low-battery conditions.  
Low-Battery Condition  
When a battery pack that is the only power source available  
reaches a low-battery condition, the battery light blinks.  
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Critical Low-Battery Condition  
If a low-battery condition is not resolved, the notebook enters a  
critical low-battery condition. In a critical low-battery condition:  
If Hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in  
Standby, the notebook initiates Hibernation.  
If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in  
Standby, the notebook remains in Standby until there is no  
power, then shuts down and loses your unsaved work.  
To verify that Hibernation is enabled, be sure that the Enable  
Hibernate Support check box on the Hibernate tab is selected. To  
access the tab:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance  
and Maintenance > Power Options icon.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel >  
Power Options icon.  
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions  
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and has initiated Hibernation, do not press the power button until  
Hibernation is complete. Hibernation is complete when the power light  
turns off.  
When External Power Is Available  
To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is  
available, select one of the following options:  
Connect the AC adapter.  
Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the  
notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle.  
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Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the notebook  
and into the in-seat power supply available on some  
commercial aircraft. (The optional Aircraft Power Adapter  
can run the notebook but cannot charge a battery pack.)  
Dock the notebook in an optional Port Replicator.  
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available  
To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is  
available, turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation, insert a  
charged battery pack, and then turn on the notebook.  
When No Power Source Is Available  
To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is  
available, initiate Hibernation, or save your work and shut down  
the notebook.  
When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation  
To resolve a low-battery condition if the notebook lacks the  
power to exit Hibernation:  
1. Insert a charged battery pack or connect external power.  
2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button.  
Calibrating a Battery Pack  
To calibrate a battery pack manually, follow the instructions in  
the following sections. To initiate an unattended calibration in an  
optional Universal Charger, follow the instructions included with  
the charger.  
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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. Calibrate the battery  
pack under the following conditions:  
When battery charge displays seem inaccurate.  
When you observe a significant change in battery run time.  
When the battery pack has been unused for 1 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  
A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in use,  
but it will charge faster when the notebook is off.  
To charge the battery pack:  
1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook.  
2. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet or an optional  
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. The battery light on the  
notebook turns on.  
3. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the  
battery pack is fully charged. The battery light on the  
notebook turns off.  
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Discharging the Battery Pack  
Before you begin a full discharge, disable Hibernation. To disable  
Hibernation:  
1. Open the Power Options window:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >  
Hibernate tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > Power Options > Hibernate tab.  
2. Clear the Enable Hibernation check box.  
The notebook must remain on while the battery pack is being  
discharged. The battery pack can discharge whether or not you  
are using the notebook, but it will discharge faster while the  
notebook is in use.  
If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during the  
discharge, save your work before beginning the discharge  
procedure.  
If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge  
procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the  
following performance from your system during the  
discharge process:  
The monitor will not turn off automatically.  
Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while  
the notebook is idle.  
System-initiated Standby will not occur.  
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To fully discharge a battery pack:  
1. Select the Power icon on the taskbar, or access the Power  
Schemes tab:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon >  
Power Schemes tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab.  
2. Make a note of the 2 settings in the Plugged In column and  
the 2 settings in the Running on Batteries column so that you  
can reset them after the calibration.  
3. Use the drop-down lists to set the 4 options (2 in each  
column) 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 battery light turns off  
and the notebook shuts down.  
Recharging the Battery Pack  
1. Connect the notebook to external power and maintain the  
connection until the battery pack is fully recharged. The  
battery light on the notebook turns off.  
You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging  
but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is off.  
2. If the notebook is off, turn it on after the battery pack is fully  
charged and the battery light turns off.  
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3. Access the Power Schemes tab:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon >  
Power Schemes tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab.  
4. Refer to the settings you recorded earlier. Re-enter the  
settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In  
column and the Running on Batteries column.  
5. Click the OK button.  
CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, re-enable Hibernation.  
Failure to re-enable Hibernation can result in a complete battery drain and  
potential data loss.  
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To re-enable Hibernation:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and  
Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Select the  
Enable Hibernation check box.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel >  
Power Options > Hibernate tab. Select the Enable Hibernation  
check box.  
Conserving Battery Power  
Using the following battery conservation procedures and settings  
extends the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a  
single charge.  
Conserving Power as You Work  
To conserve power as you use the notebook:  
Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem  
applications when you are not using them.  
Disconnect external devices you are not using that are not  
connected to an external power source.  
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Stop or remove a PC Card or SD Memory Card that you are  
not using.  
Use the Fn+F9 and Fn+F10 hotkeys to quickly lower and raise  
screen brightness as you need it.  
Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal  
speakers, or use the volume buttons to quickly raise and  
lower system volume as needed.  
Turn off a device connected to the S-Video connector by  
using the Fn+F4 hotkey or by turning off support for the device  
in Windows.  
Run the notebook on external power while formatting a  
diskette.  
If the notebook will be idle for several minutes, initiate  
Standby or Hibernation or shut down the notebook.  
Selecting Power Conservation Settings  
To set the notebook to conserve power:  
Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen  
saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen  
saver settings:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Appearance and Themes > Display icon > Screen  
Saver tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > Display > Screen Saver tab.  
Select a Power Scheme with low-power-use settings through  
the operating system. Refer to the “Power” chapter in the  
Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
Select Battery Optimized or Maximum Battery Mode in  
Intel® SpeedStep (Windows 2000 only). Refer to the  
“Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation  
Library CD.  
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Storing a Battery Pack  
If a notebook will be unused and not connected to external power  
for 2 weeks or more, remove and store the battery pack.  
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to  
high temperatures for an extended time.  
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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 cool, dry place.  
Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store  
a battery pack. The storage times provided are based on a battery  
pack that contains 50 percent of a full charge. A fully charged  
battery pack can be safely stored for longer times; a battery pack  
containing a lower charge can be safely stored for less time.  
Calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for 1 month or more  
before using it.  
Temperature  
Range (°F)  
Temperature  
Range (°C)  
Safe Storage Time  
Less than 1 month  
No more than 3 months  
1 year  
115° to 140°  
79° to 113°  
32° to 77°  
46° to 60°  
26° to 45°  
0° to 25°  
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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 it. 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 Europe, dispose of or recycle battery packs by using the  
public collection system or by returning them to HP, your  
authorized HP partners, or their agents.  
In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers  
booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP  
Customer Care Center 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 the  
Documentation Library CD.  
Finding More Power Information  
For more information about using Standby and Hibernation,  
conserving power, setting power preferences, and using other  
power management features, refer to the “Power” chapter in the  
Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
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Caring for Drives  
Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled  
with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional  
cautions are included in the procedures to which they apply.  
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss or damage to the notebook or a drive:  
Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it.  
Excessive force can damage drive connectors. When you insert a  
drive, use only enough force to seat the drive.  
Do not spray a drive with cleaning fluid or other liquid or expose it  
to temperature extremes.  
Do not remove the primary hard drive (the hard drive in the hard  
drive bay) except for repair or replacement.  
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. To  
prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive:  
Before handling a drive, discharge yourself from static  
electricity by touching a grounded metal object.  
Avoid touching the connectors on a drive.  
Refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on the  
Documentation Library CD.  
Avoid exposing a drive or a diskette to devices with magnetic  
fields. 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 drive or a diskette.  
If you mail a drive, ship it in packaging that protects it from shock,  
vibration, temperature, and high humidity. Label the package  
“FRAGILE.”  
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Hard Drive  
This section discusses the primary hard drive of the notebook.  
Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light  
The hard drive activity light turns on when the hard drive is  
being accessed.  
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Replacing the Primary Hard Drive  
The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive.  
To replace the primary hard drive:  
1. Save your work, exit all applications, 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,  
and then shut down the notebook.  
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.  
3. Disconnect the power cord and remove any battery packs.  
4. Close the display and turn the notebook upside down.  
5. Remove the hard drive retaining screw.  
Removing the hard drive retaining screw  
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6. Slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to create a  
handle.  
Extending the front bezel to create a handle  
7. Pull the drive out of the bay.  
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay  
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8. Insert a hard drive by sliding the hard drive into the bay until  
the drive is seated.  
Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay  
9. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.  
Closing the hard drive bezel  
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10. Reinsert the hard drive retaining screw. (If you removed a  
hard drive but did not replace it, put the retaining screw in a  
safe place.)  
Replacing the hard drive retaining screw  
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Using Audio Features  
The notebook includes the audio components described in the  
following table.  
Audio components  
Component  
Description  
Mute button  
Mutes system volume.  
1
2
Volume buttons  
Adjust the system volume.  
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Component  
Description  
Audio line-out jack  
Connects optional, powered stereo  
speakers, headphones, headset, or  
television audio.  
3
4
Microphone input jack  
Connects an optional monaural  
microphone.  
Speaker  
Produces system sound.  
5
6
Microphone  
Inputs single-channel sound.  
Using the Audio Line-Out Jack  
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume  
before putting on headphones or a headset.  
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not  
plug a single-sound channel (monaural) connector into the audio  
line-out jack.  
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The audio line-out jack is also used to connect the audio function  
of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.  
When connecting a device to the audio line-out jack:  
Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.  
For best sound quality, use 24-ohm to 32-ohm headphones.  
The internal speakers are disabled when a device is connected to  
the audio line-out jack.  
Using the Microphone Input Jack  
When an external microphone is connected to the notebook, the  
notebook microphone is disabled.  
When connecting a microphone to the microphone input jack, use  
a monaural microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.  
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Adjusting the Volume  
To adjust the volume, use any of the following controls:  
Notebook volume buttons  
To mute or restore volume, press the mute button. You  
can also mute or restore volume by simultaneously  
pressing the volume up and volume down buttons.  
To decrease the volume, press the volume down button.  
To increase the volume, press the volume up button.  
Windows Volume Control  
In Windows XP:  
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and  
Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.  
b. Select the Volume tab.  
c. Select the check box for Place Volume Icon in the  
Taskbar.  
d. Select the OK button.  
In Windows 2000: the Windows Volume Control icon is  
displayed on the taskbar.  
Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.  
Using Video Features  
The notebook features an S-Video-out jack which connects the  
notebook to an optional S-Video device, such as a television or  
overhead projector.  
The notebook can support one S-video device connected to the  
S-video out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on  
the notebook display or an external display attached to the  
external monitor connector. The S-video-out connection usually  
provides a higher quality image than a composite-video  
connection.  
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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 movie  
from a DVD in an optional External MultiBay drive to a  
television, you also need a standard audio cable, available from  
most electronics retailers. Connect the audio cable to the external  
device and to the audio line-out jack.  
Using the S-Video-Out Jack  
To connect a video device to the S-Video-out jack:  
1. Plug either end of the S-Video cable 1 into the S-Video-out  
jack on the notebook.  
2. Connect the other end of the cable 2 to the video device as  
instructed in the documentation included with the device.  
Connecting a device to the S-Video-out jack  
If the S-Video-out jack on the notebook is not accessible while  
the notebook is docked, you can connect the device to the  
S-Video-out jack on the optional Port Replicator.  
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Changing the Video Mode  
The default color television standard mode of the notebook is  
NTSC. Color television standard modes vary even within regions.  
However, NTSC is common in North America; PAL is common  
in Europe, China, Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J is  
common in Japan; and PAL-M is common in Brazil. Other South  
and Central American regions may use NTSC, PAL, or PAL-M.  
To change the color television standard mode from NTSC:  
1. Access the ATI Display tab:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel.  
Double-click the Display icon. Select the Settings tab,  
select the Advanced button, and then select the ATI  
Displays tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel. Double-click the Display icon, select the Settings  
tab, select the Advanced button, and then select the ATI  
Displays tab.  
2. Enable the TV by selecting the Enable button, indicated by a  
red triangle.  
3. Select the TV Header, and then select the Format tab.  
4. Select a television format either by name or by  
Country/Region:  
To select a format by name, select Format, select a format  
in the drop-down list, and then select OK.  
To select the default format for a region or country, select  
Country/Region, select a location in the drop-down list,  
and then select OK.  
5. Select the Close button to close all opened dialog boxes.  
6. At the prompt, restart the notebook.  
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Connecting a Modem Cable  
A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end,  
must be connected to an analog telephone line with, in some  
countries, the use of a country-specific modem adapter. Modem  
cables are provided with most notebooks, but they may also be  
purchased separately from most electronics retailers. Some  
notebooks may have been purchased without an internal modem.  
WARNING: Connecting the notebook to a digital line can  
permanently damage the modem. Immediately disconnect your modem  
cable if it is accidentally connected to a digital line.  
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telephone jacks but are not compatible with the modem.  
CAUTION: Built-in modems may not work with multiple phone lines  
or a private branch exchange (PBX). They cannot be connected to a  
coin-operated telephone, and they do 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 before connecting your phone line.  
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If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry, which  
prevents interference from TV and radio transmissions, orient the  
circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.  
RJ-11 modem cable with noise suppression circuitry  
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Connecting the RJ-11 Modem Cable  
To connect an RJ-11 modem cable:  
1. Plug the modem cable 1 into the RJ-11 jack on the notebook.  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the  
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equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45  
network jack.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable 2 into the RJ-11 telephone  
jack.  
Connecting the RJ-11 modem cable  
For more information about using the modem or about using AT  
commands and dial modifiers, refer to the Modem and  
Networking guide or the Modem Command Guidelines  
(Advanced Users Only), provided in English on the  
Documentation Library CD.  
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Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable  
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 to the Modem and Networking guide on the Documentation  
Library CD 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.  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the  
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equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45  
network jack.  
2. Plug the modem cable 2 into the country-specific  
modem adapter.  
3. Plug the country-specific modem adapter 3 into the  
telephone jack.  
Connecting a modem cable using a modem adapter  
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Connecting a Network Cable  
A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end. A  
network cable is provided with most notebooks, but may also be  
purchased separately from most electronics retailers. If the  
network cable contains noise suppression circuitry, which  
prevents interference from TV and radio transmissions, orient the  
circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.  
RJ-45 network cable with noise suppression circuitry  
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To connect the network cable:  
1. Plug the network cable 1 into the RJ-45 jack on  
the notebook.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable 2 into a network jack.  
Connecting a network cable  
3. Start or restart the notebook.  
See Windows Help for information about setting up and using  
LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your  
network administrator for network information.  
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Linking to an Infrared Device  
The notebook is IrDA-compliant—4-Mbps standard—and can  
communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also  
IrDA compliant.  
The infrared port supports both low-speed connections of up to  
115 Kbps and high-speed connections of up to 4 Mbps. Infrared  
performance may vary depending on the performance of infrared  
peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications  
used.  
Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared  
light and require an unobstructed line-of-sight path.  
Linking to an infrared device  
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Setting Up an Infrared Transmission  
For information about using infrared software, refer to your  
operating system Help file.  
To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission:  
Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission.  
Position the devices so that their infrared ports face one  
another at a distance no greater than 1 meter (3.3 feet).  
Position the ports so that they face one another directly.  
Because the maximum capture angle is 30 degrees, the ports  
must be aligned no more than 15 degrees off-center.  
Shield the ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent  
light, and energy-saving fluorescent light.  
Be sure that no signals from remote control or other wireless  
devices, such as headphones or audio devices, aim at a port.  
During the transmission, do not move either device and do  
not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam.  
Avoiding Standby with Infrared  
Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission. If the  
notebook is in Standby, an infrared transmission cannot be  
initiated. If Standby is initiated during an infrared transmission,  
the transmission stops. To resume from Standby, press the power  
button. The transmission resumes when the notebook resumes  
from Standby. However, any program that was using the infrared  
transmission when Standby was initiated may not continue at the  
point it was stopped. For example, if a program was printing  
when Standby was initiated, the program resumes transmission  
after the notebook resumes, but the print job may not resume.  
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Using Wireless LAN  
The notebook provides internal wireless LAN supported through  
an optional Mini PCI device. For more information on using your  
internal wireless LAN, refer to the wireless LAN documentation  
included with the notebook.  
Using Bluetooth  
The notebook provides internal wireless Bluetooth connectivity  
supported through an optional integrated module. For more  
information on using your internal Bluetooth module, refer to the  
wireless Bluetooth documentation included with the notebook.  
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External Devices  
The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard  
external devices.  
For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to  
the documentation included with the device.  
For information about installing or loading any software,  
such as drivers, that are required by the device, refer to the  
documentation included with the device.  
To connect a standard external device to the notebook:  
1. Turn off the notebook.  
2. If you are connecting a powered device, turn off the device.  
3. Connect the device to the connector on the notebook.  
4. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device  
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.  
5. Turn on the device.  
6. Turn on the notebook.  
To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn  
off the device, then disconnect the device from the notebook.  
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Connecting a Monitor or Projector  
To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook,  
insert the monitor cable into the external monitor connector on  
the back of the notebook.  
If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not  
display an image, try pressing the Fn+F4 hotkey to switch the  
image to the monitor.  
Using a USB Device  
Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors can be used to  
connect external USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, such as a USB  
keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, hub, or External  
MultiBay to the notebook.  
The notebook has a USB connector 1 and a USB connector that  
also connects an optional powered External MultiBay 2. The  
USB connectors support USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.  
USB connectors on the rear panel  
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USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the notebook  
or on an optional Port Replicator or to other USB devices. Hubs  
support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase  
the number of USB devices in the system. 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.  
A USB device functions in the same way as a comparable  
non-USB device, with one exception. By default, USB devices do  
not function unless an operating system that supports USB is  
loaded.  
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.  
Enabling USB Legacy Support  
You must enable USB legacy support to:  
Use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB  
connector on the notebook during startup.  
Use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub that is used in a  
non-Windows application or utility.  
Boot from an optional External MultiBay.  
To enable USB legacy support:  
1. Turn on or restart the notebook.  
2. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is  
displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.  
To change the language, press F2.  
For navigation instructions, press F1.  
3. Select Advanced menu > Device Options.  
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4. Select Enable USB legacy support.  
5. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select  
File > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
Connecting an Optional External  
MultiBay  
An External MultiBay connects to the notebook by way of the  
self-powered USB connector and enables you to use MultiBay  
drives. For more information about the External MultiBay, refer  
to the documentation that is included with the device.  
Connecting an External MultiBay  
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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:  
1. Loop the security cable around a secured object.  
2. Insert the cable lock key into the cable lock.  
3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot.  
4. Turn the key and remove it from the cable lock.  
Connecting a security cable  
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Hardware Upgrades  
To order hardware or learn more about upgrades and accessories,  
visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or refer to Worldwide  
Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to  
contact an HP Customer Care Center.  
For information about obtaining and installing software updates  
and upgrades, refer to the “Software Updates and Restorations”  
chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
Using Optional PC Cards  
A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform  
to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory  
Card International Association (PCMCIA).  
The notebook supports 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit  
PC Cards.  
The notebook supports one Type I card or one Type II card.  
Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported.  
CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers  
provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC  
Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC  
Card to install device drivers:  
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Install only the device drivers for your operating system.  
Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,  
or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card  
manufacturer.  
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Inserting a PC Card  
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors:  
Use minimal pressure when inserting a PC Card into a  
PC Card slot.  
Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card  
is inserted.  
To insert a PC Card:  
1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connector facing the  
notebook.  
2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated.  
Inserting a PC Card into the PC Card slot  
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Removing a PC Card  
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the PC Card,  
according to the instructions that follow, before removing it.  
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1. Stop the PC Card:  
In Windows XP, select the Safely Remove Hardware  
icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display  
the Safely Remove Hardware icon, right-click the taskbar  
and select Show Hidden Icons.)  
In Windows 2000, select the Unplug or Eject icon on the  
taskbar, then select the PC Card you plan to remove. A  
message is displayed when the card can be safely  
removed.  
2. Press the PC Card eject button 1.  
3. Gently pull out the card 2.  
Removing a PC Card  
An inserted PC Card uses power even when not in use. To  
conserve power, stop or remove a PC Card when you are not  
using it.  
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Using Optional SD Cards  
Secure Digital (SD) Cards are removable postage stamp-sized  
compact flash storage devices that provide a convenient method  
of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs,  
cameras, and other notebooks and PCs that use SD Cards.  
Inserting an SD Card  
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors:  
Use minimal pressure when inserting an SD Card into an SD Card  
slot.  
Do not move or transport the notebook while an SD Card is  
inserted.  
To insert an SD Card:  
1. Insert the SD Card into the SD slot.  
2. Slide the card firmly into the slot until the card clicks into  
place.  
Inserting an SD Card into the SD slot  
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Removing an SD Card  
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the SD Card  
before removing it.  
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To remove an SD Card:  
1. Close all files and applications that are using the SD Card.  
2. Stop the SD Card:  
In Windows XP, select the Safely Remove Hardware  
icon in the taskbar, then select the SD Card. (To display  
the Safely Remove Hardware icon, right-click the taskbar  
and select Show Hidden Icons.)  
In Windows 2000, select the Unplug or Eject icon in the  
task bar, then select the SD Card you plan to remove.  
A message is displayed when the card can be safely  
removed.  
CAUTION: Attempting to remove the SD Card without pressing in to  
unseat it first might damage the connectors in the SD Card slot.  
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3. Gently press in on the SD Card 1 to release it.  
4. Pull the SD Card 2 from the slot.  
Ejecting an SD Card from the SD slot  
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Adding and Upgrading Memory  
Modules  
ÅWARNING: The memory compartments are the only user-accessible  
internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a  
tool to access should be opened only by an HP authorized service  
provider.  
ÅWARNING: Failure to unplug the power cord and remove all battery  
packs before installing a memory expansion board can damage the  
equipment and expose you to the risk of electrical shock.  
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. For  
more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on  
the Documentation Library CD.  
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The notebook has 2 memory slots. The primary memory slot is  
located under the keyboard. The primary memory slot is  
populated at the factory. The memory expansion slot is located on  
the bottom of the notebook.  
The memory capacity of the notebook can be upgraded first by  
adding a memory module to the expansion slot and then by  
upgrading the memory module in the primary memory slot.  
Adding a Memory Expansion Module  
To add a memory expansion module:  
1. Save your work, exit all applications, 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,  
and then shut down the notebook.  
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.  
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3. Disconnect the power cord.  
4. Turn the notebook upside down.  
5. Remove any battery packs from the notebook.  
6. Remove the screw 1 from the memory expansion slot cover.  
7. Tilt the expansion slot cover 2 away from the notebook.  
Removing the expansion slot cover  
8. Remove the memory expansion slot cover.  
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9. Insert the memory expansion module:  
a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module 1 with the  
keyed area in the expansion slot.  
b. Press the module into the slot from a 45-degree angle  
until it is seated, then push the board downward 2 until  
the retention clips snap into place.  
Inserting a memory expansion module  
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10. Insert the tabs on the expansion slot cover into the recesses in  
the expansion slot.  
11. Replace the expansion slot cover over the expansion module  
compartment 1.  
12. Replace the expansion slot cover screw 2.  
Replace the expansion slot cover  
13. Replace the battery packs.  
14. Reconnect AC power and external devices.  
15. Restart the notebook.  
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Upgrading the Memory Module in the  
Primary Memory Slot  
To upgrade the memory module in the primary memory slot:  
1. Save your work, exit all applications, 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,  
and then shut down the notebook.  
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.  
3. Disconnect the power cord.  
4. Remove any battery packs from the notebook.  
5. Remove the keyboard screw 1 from the bottom of the  
notebook. A keyboard icon is located next to the keyboard  
screw.  
6. Remove the two Quick Launch button bezel screws 2.  
Removing the keyboard and Quick Launch button bezel screws  
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7. Using a fingernail or small flat tool, remove the Quick  
Launch button bezel located above the keyboard.  
Removing the Quick Launch button bezel  
8. Remove the keyboard.  
Removing the keyboard  
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9. Remove the existing memory module:  
a. Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the  
module. (The module tilts upward.)  
b. Lift the edge of the memory expansion module, then  
gently pull it out of the slot 2.  
Removing the existing memory module  
To protect a memory module after it has been removed, place it in  
a static-safe container.  
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10. Insert the new memory module:  
a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the  
keyed area in the expansion slot.  
b. Press the module 1 into the slot from a 45-degree angle  
until it is seated, then push the module 2 downward until  
the retention clips snap into place.  
Inserting the new memory module  
11. Replace the keyboard.  
12. Replace the Quick Launch button bezel.  
13. Replace the keyboard and Quick Launch button bezel screws  
located on the bottom of the notebook.  
14. Replace the battery packs.  
15. Reconnect external AC power and external devices.  
16. Restart the notebook.  
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Effects of Increasing Memory  
When memory increases, the operating system increases the hard  
drive space reserved for the Hibernation file.  
If you experience problems with Hibernation after memory has  
been increased, verify that your hard drive has enough free space  
to accommodate a larger Hibernation file.  
To display the amount of RAM in the system:  
Press Fn+esc.  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Performance and Maintenance > System > General tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > System > General tab.  
To display the amount of free space on your hard drive,  
double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, then  
select your hard drive. Information about the space on the  
drive is displayed in a status bar at the bottom of the window.  
To display the amount of space required by the Hibernation  
file:  
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel >  
Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon >  
Hibernate tab.  
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control  
Panel > HP Power > Hibernation tab.  
The free space on your hard drive and the size of the Hibernation  
file should match or exceed the amount of memory in your  
system.  
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Specifications  
The information in this chapter might be helpful if you plan to use  
or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme  
environments.  
Use only compatible AC adapters and battery packs with the  
notebook. For additional information, visit the HP Web site at  
http://www.hp.com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers  
booklet included with your notebook to contact an HP Customer  
Care Center.  
Operating Environment  
Factor  
Metric  
U.S.  
Temperature  
Operating (not writing optical)  
Operating (writing optical)  
Nonoperating  
0°C to 35°C  
5°C to 35°C  
–20°C to 60°C  
32°F to 95°F  
41°F to 95°F  
–4°F to 140°F  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
Operating  
10% to 90%  
5% to 95%  
10% to 90%  
5% to 95%  
Nonoperating  
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)  
Operating  
–15 m to 3,048 m  
–50 ft to 10,000 ft  
Nonoperating  
–15 m to 12,190 m –50 ft to 40,000 ft  
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Rated Input Power  
Input Power  
Rating  
Operating voltage  
100 to 120/220 to 240 V ac RMS  
1.6/0.8 A RMS  
Operating current  
Operating frequency range  
When powered by a DC source  
50 to 60 Hz AC  
18.5V MAX  
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway  
with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms.  
Modem Specifications  
This notebook has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device. For additional governmental  
agency information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices  
guide on the Documentation Library CD.  
Factor  
Specification  
Temperature  
Operating  
0°C to 75°C (32°F to 167°F)  
Storage  
–40°C to 75°C (–40°F to 167°F)  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
Operating  
10% to 90%  
Nonoperating  
Interfaces  
5% to 95% @ 39°C (5% to 95% @ 102°F)  
Communications  
connector  
Standard RJ-11  
connector  
+3.3 volts 5%, +5 volts 5%  
Power  
Requirements  
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A
AC adapter, disconnecting 3–1  
AC power connector 1–7  
adapter, modem 6–4  
Aircraft Power Adapter (optional)  
3–12, 3–18  
conserving power 3–22  
disposal and recycling 3–25  
low-battery condition 3–16  
monitoring charge of 3–13  
airport security devices 4–1  
analog vs. digital line 6–1  
antennae 1–6  
storing 3–1, 3–24  
type 3–2  
battery pack, primary  
inserting 3–3  
applications key 1–3  
audio devices, connecting external  
5–2  
audio line-out jack 1–4, 5–2  
Automobile Power  
Adapter/Charger (optional)  
3–12, 3–17  
B
removing battery pack 3–7  
battery bay, primary 1–9  
battery charge information  
displays  
hotkey 2–5  
conserving 3–22  
in Windows 3–14  
increasing accuracy 3–13  
interpreting 3–14  
running notebook on 3–1, 3–2  
See also battery pack  
battery power gauge 1–9  
battery Quick Check 3–15  
battery release latch 1–9  
on battery pack 3–15  
battery connector, travel 1–8  
battery light 1–10, 3–12, 3–16  
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Bluetooth 2–9, 6–9  
Bluetooth label, location 1–11  
bottom components 1–8  
buttons  
mute 2–9, 5–1  
USB 1–7  
PC Card eject 1–4, 8–3  
pointing stick 1–1, 2–1  
power 1–2  
Presentation Mode 2–9  
Quick Launch 1–2, 2–9  
Quick Lock 2–9  
country-specific modem cable  
TouchPad 1–1, 2–2  
volume control 5–1  
Wireless On/Off 2–9  
display  
C
cable slot, security 1–5  
cable, modem 6–1, 6–3  
cables  
7–2  
modem 6–1  
display release latch 1–3, 1–6  
drive media affected by airport  
security 4–1  
calibration, battery pack 3–18  
caps lock light 1–10  
charge sequence 3–11  
compartments  
memory expansion 1–9  
Mini PCI (Peripheral  
Component Interconnect) 1–9  
primary memory 1–3  
Computer Setup  
affected by airport security 4–1  
connectors 4–1  
shipping 4–1  
E
enabling USB legacy support  
7–3  
navigating 2–12  
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 4–1  
environmental specifications 9–1  
ESD (electrostatic discharge) 4–1  
exhaust vent 1–5  
external devices (optional) 7–1  
external monitor connector 1–7  
navigating in 7–3  
connecting external devices 7–1  
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External MultiBay (optional) 7–4  
External MultiBay connector 1–7  
humidity specifications 9–1  
I
F
Fn key 1–3  
front components 1–6  
function keys 1–3  
H
hard drive  
J
jacks  
caring for 4–1  
inserting 4–5  
removing 4–3  
replacing 4–3  
microphone input 1–4, 5–2  
retaining screw 4–3, 4–6  
hard drive activity light 1–10, 4–2  
hard drive bay 1–5  
Hibernation  
S-Video-out 5–3  
and low-battery conditions  
3–17  
disabling 3–20  
enabling 3–17, 3–22  
exiting 1–2  
file space requirements for  
8–14  
initiating for battery removal  
3–5  
keyboard, USB 7–2  
using embedded 2–10  
keys  
applications 1–3  
function 1–3  
initiating to conserve power  
3–23  
L
labels 1–11  
hotkeys  
LAN, wireless 6–9  
latches  
quick reference to commands  
2–5  
battery release 1–9  
display release 1–6  
left-side components 1–4  
using with external keyboard  
2–8  
hub, USB 7–3  
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lights  
battery 1–10, 3–12  
monitor connector, external  
mute button 5–1  
caps lock 1–10  
hard drive activity 1–10, 4–2  
num lock 1–10  
power/Standby 1–10  
scroll lock 1–10  
N
wireless on/off 1–10  
low-battery conditions, identifying  
3–16  
noise suppression circuitry 6–2,  
6–5  
disabling 2–12  
M
magnetic fields, protecting drives  
from 4–1  
maximum altitude 9–1  
memory  
O
adding memory expansion  
board 8–6  
expansion compartment 8–6  
primary slot 1–3, 8–6  
upgrading primary board 8–10  
memory expansion compartment  
1–9  
microphone input jack 1–4, 5–2  
microphone, internal 1–6, 5–2  
Mini PCI (Peripheral Component  
Interconnect), compartment 1–9  
Modem and Networking guide  
6–3, 6–4  
operating frequency range 9–2  
operating voltage 9–2  
overhead projector (optional)  
external monitor connector 1–7  
P
5–5  
modem approval label, location  
PC Card  
1–11  
inserting 8–2  
stopping 8–3  
zoomed video 8–1  
PC Card eject button 1–4  
PC Card slot 1–4  
modem cable 6–1, 6–3  
Modem Command Guidelines  
(Advanced Users Only) 6–3  
modem country-specific adapter  
6–4  
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peripherals, connecting and  
disconnecting 7–1  
Q
pointing stick  
Quick Launch buttons 1–2, 2–9  
QuickLock button 2–9  
buttons 1–1, 2–2  
location 1–1, 2–1  
pointing stick cap, changing 2–2  
Port Replicator (optional)  
charging a battery pack with  
3–12  
RAM (random access memory)  
rated input power 9–2  
release latches  
docking connecter 1–8  
using the travel battery with  
3–12  
power  
right-side components 1–5  
RJ-11 jack 1–7  
rated input 9–2  
switching between AC and  
battery 3–1  
S
See also battery power  
power button 1–2  
power connector 1–7  
Power Meter (Windows) 3–14  
power/Standby light 1–10  
powered USB 1–7  
powered USB hubs 7–3  
preferences  
shortcut keys  
quick reference 2–5  
using on external keyboard 2–8  
slots  
external keypad 2–12  
pointing device 2–4  
power 3–16, 3–23  
security 2–9  
Presentation Mode button 2–9  
primary battery pack 3–3  
Product Key, location 1–11  
product number, location 1–11  
projector (optional), connecting  
7–1  
PC Card 1–4, 8–2  
SD Card 1–4, 8–4  
security cable 1–5  
speaker, internal  
audio line-out jack 1–4  
identifying 1–4, 5–2  
protecting the notebook from  
damage 4–1  
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speakers, external (optional)  
audio line-out jack 5–2  
connecting 5–2  
travel battery pack  
Standby  
and low-battery conditions  
3–17  
exiting 1–2  
initiating to conserve power  
3–23  
travel battery pack connector 1–8,  
3–8  
traveling with the notebook  
Aircraft Power Adapter  
(optional) 3–12, 3–18  
Adapter/Charger (optional)  
initiating with hotkey 2–5  
using with infrared 6–8  
Standby light 1–10  
S-Video, connecting cable 5–4  
S-Video-out jack 1–7, 5–4  
switching display and image 2–5,  
7–2  
system information 2–5  
considerations 3–24  
protecting hardware connectors  
8–2, 8–4  
T
telephone (RJ-11) jack, location  
1–7  
television (optional)  
changing color mode 5–5  
connecting audio 5–4  
connecting video 5–4  
S-Video-out jack 1–7, 5–4  
switching image to or from 2–5  
temperature, storage for battery  
packs 3–24  
U
USB  
USB devices 7–3  
USB hubs 7–3  
top components 1–2  
TouchPad  
location 1–1, 2–2  
using 2–3  
TouchPad buttons 1–1, 2–2  
V
VCR (optional)  
connecting audio 5–4  
connecting video 1–7, 5–3  
switching image to or from 2–5,  
7–2  
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vents  
exhaust 1–5  
Windows applications key 1–3  
Windows logo key 1–3  
intake 1–9  
video devices (optional)  
S-Video-out jack 1–7, 5–4  
switching image to or from 2–5,  
7–2  
wireless LAN, using 6–9  
Wireless On/Off button 1–2, 2–9  
wireless on/off light 1–10  
WLAN label, location 1–11  
volume controls 5–1  
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