HP Hewlett Packard Laptop 393685 002 User Manual

Getting Started  
HP Compaq Notebook Series  
Document Part Number: 393685-002  
June 2005  
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,  
and begin using your notebook in Microsoft® Windows®.  
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Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4  
Select Your Regional Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5  
3 Next Steps  
Protect Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1  
Protect the Notebook from Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2  
Protect Your System Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3  
Protect Your Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4  
Protect the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . . . . 3–5  
Use the Notebook Safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6  
Turn Off the Notebook Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7  
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Contents  
Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13  
Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16  
Restoring to a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4  
Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive. . . . . A–6  
Reinstalling Applications from Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6  
Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7  
Reinstalling the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8  
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software. . . . . . A–10  
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Hardware Setup  
Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustrations  
in this chapter.  
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drivers are installed:  
Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is  
docked in an optional docking device.  
During the hardware and software setup procedures:  
Do not unplug the notebook from external power.  
Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or  
hibernation.  
Do connect the modem cable as instructed in the “Step 3:  
Connect the Modem” section later in this chapter, but do not  
insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any other device, cable,  
or cord.  
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Hardware Setup  
During hardware setup, you will  
1. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook.  
2. Insert the battery pack into the notebook so that it can begin  
to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external  
power.  
3. Connect the modem.  
4. Connect the notebook to external power.  
5. Open the notebook.  
6. Turn on the notebook.  
After you turn on the notebook, you will be prompted to begin  
software setup.  
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Hardware Setup  
Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware  
To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook,  
the power cord 1, the AC adapter 2, and the battery pack 3.  
If you would like to use the modem to access the Internet, you  
will also need the modem cable 4.  
If you are connecting the modem cable in a country where RJ-11  
telephone jacks are not standard, you need the modem adapter 5  
to connect the modem cable. (If you purchased the notebook in a  
country where RJ-11 jacks are not standard, a modem adapter  
specific to the country in which you purchased the notebook is  
included with the notebook.)  
WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter  
or battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter  
or battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery  
pack purchased as an accessory from HP with the computer.  
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Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack  
This notebook supports up to 2 battery packs:  
One primary lithium-ion battery pack is included with the  
notebook.  
The travel battery pack is an optional battery pack that can be  
attached to the bottom of the notebook.  
To insert the primary battery pack:  
1. Turn the notebook upside down with the rear toward you.  
2. Slide the battery pack 1 into the battery bay until it is seated.  
The battery locking latch 2 automatically locks the battery  
into place.  
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Step 3: Connect the Modem  
To connect the modem so that you can access the Internet:  
Follow the instructions in this section for connecting the  
– or –  
Follow the instructions provided by your Internet service  
provider to connect the notebook to the Internet through  
a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem, cable modem, or  
network connection. For more information about these and  
other Internet connection methods, see the “Connect to the  
Internet” section in Chapter 3, “Next Steps.”  
It might be easier to connect your modem to a telephone line  
now and set up other Internet connections later, after you have  
completed software setup.  
Jacks for analog telephone lines vary by country.  
a country where RJ-11 (modem) jacks are standard, follow  
the instructions in the “Connecting the Modem Cable” next  
in this chapter.  
If you are connecting the modem to a telephone line in  
a country where RJ-11 (modem) jacks are not standard,  
follow the instructions in the “Connecting the Modem with  
an Adapter” later in this chapter.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the  
modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal  
compartment of the notebook. Internal compartments include the  
memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay.  
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Connecting the Modem Cable  
To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has  
an RJ-11 (modem) jack:  
1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near  
an RJ-11 (modem) jack.  
2. If your modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1,  
which prevents interference with TV and radio reception,  
orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.  
3. Plug the modem cable 2 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the  
notebook.  
4. Plug the other end of the modem cable 3 into the  
telephone jack.  
Telephone wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by  
region and country.  
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Connecting the Modem with an Adapter  
To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does  
not have an RJ-11 (modem) jack:  
1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near  
a telephone jack.  
2. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1,  
which prevents interference with TV and radio reception,  
orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.  
3. Plug the modem cable 2 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on  
the notebook.  
4. Plug the modem cable 3 into the country-specific modem  
adapter.  
5. Plug the country-specific modem adapter 4 into the  
telephone jack.  
Telephone wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by  
region and country.  
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Step 4: Connect the Notebook to  
External Power  
To connect the notebook to external AC power:  
1. Plug the AC adapter cable 1 into the power connector.  
(The power connector is on the rear of the notebook.)  
2. Plug the power cord 2 into the AC adapter, and then into  
an AC outlet 3.  
When the notebook receives AC power, the battery pack begins  
to charge and the battery light (on the front of the notebook) 4  
is turned on. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery  
light is turned off.  
It is recommended that you leave the notebook connected to  
external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the  
battery light is turned off. (A partially charged new battery pack  
can run the notebook after software setup is complete, but battery  
charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has  
been fully charged.)  
Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and  
country.  
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Step 5: Open the Notebook  
To open the notebook:  
1. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right to release the  
display.  
2. Raise the display 2.  
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Step 6: Turn on the Notebook  
To turn on the notebook:  
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Press the power/standby button 1.  
The power/standby light next to the power/standby button 2  
and the power/standby light on the front of the notebook 3  
are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup.  
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Software Setup  
During software setup you can  
Select regional preferences.  
Accept license agreements.  
Name your notebook.  
Create user accounts.  
You can change or add any settings you select or skip during the  
setup process. For instructions, refer to Chapter 2, “Managing  
Your Software,” in the Help and Support Guide located in the  
Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center,  
select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.  
Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt  
on the notebook screen.  
CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system  
language before a window called Welcome to Microsoft  
Windows is displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the  
languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and  
cannot be restored during software setup.  
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After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete  
the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time  
varies.  
During software setup, it is normal for some notebook  
models to pause occasionally for several minutes. These  
normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon.  
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Software Setup  
View the Welcome Window  
The first window in software setup is Welcome to Microsoft  
Windows. This window welcomes you to your Microsoft®  
Windows® operating system and introduces you to software  
setup navigation:  
To display additional information about the text in any  
setup window:  
Select the question mark icon in the lower-right corner of  
the window or press the f1 key on your keyboard.  
To continue to the next window:  
Select the Next button in the lower-right corner of the  
window.  
To return to the previous window:  
Select the Back button in the lower-left corner of the window.  
(This button is unavailable on the first window, Welcome to  
Microsoft Windows.)  
To skip a window without entering a preference:  
Select the Skip button in the lower-right corner of the  
window. (This button is unavailable on the first and some  
succeeding windows.)  
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If your computer model has a TouchPad (select models only), to  
navigate in a window, slide your finger on the TouchPad 1 in the  
direction that you want to move the cursor. To select an item,  
move the cursor over the item, and then press the left TouchPad  
button 2.  
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If your computer model has a pointing stick (select models only),  
navigate in a window by pressing the pointing stick 1 in the  
direction that you want to move the pointer. To select an item,  
move the pointer over the item, and then press the left pointing  
stick button 2.  
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Software Setup  
Select Your Regional Preferences  
The next 2 windows prompt you to confirm or select regional  
preferences. Regional preferences are preset for the country in  
which you purchased the notebook.  
Dates and currency window—The Windows operating  
system will use the region and language preferences you  
confirm or select in the How should dates and currency  
appear? window to format dates and currency.  
Notice that some languages have regional versions. The  
versions are shown in parentheses after the language name.  
Time zone window—The Windows operating system will use  
the time zone you confirm or select in the What time zone are  
you in? window to set the notebook clock.  
Notice that you can select a check box to set the notebook  
clock to adjust to daylight saving time.  
Accept the License Agreements  
In the End-User License Agreement window, you must  
accept both the Microsoft End-User License Agreement and  
the HP Software Product License Agreement to continue with  
software setup.  
To accept both agreements, select Yes, I accept them, and  
then select Next.  
To decline both agreements, select No, I don’t accept them,  
and then select Next.  
If you decline both agreements, you will not be permitted  
to use the installed software. On the following screen you  
will be offered only 2 options: You can choose Back to return  
to the End-User License Agreement window or choose  
Shutdown to turn off the notebook. When you start the  
notebook after selecting Shutdown, the Welcome to Windows  
window is displayed and you must again begin software  
setup.  
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Name Your Notebook  
If you plan to include your notebook on a home network, your  
notebook must have a unique name. In the What’s your  
computer’s name? window, you can retain the default name  
shown in the Computer name text field or choose another name.  
For example, you might want to base your notebook name on a  
person’s name, “David,” or a location, “Familyroom.” In order for  
your notebook name to be displayed on a network, the name  
Must be no longer than 15 characters.  
Must include only numerals (0-9), letters (A-Z and a-z),  
and hyphens.  
Cannot include spaces.  
If you like, you can also enter a description of your notebook. The  
description may contain more characters than the notebook name,  
as well as spaces and special characters. For example, you could  
describe your notebook as “David’s game machine.”  
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Create User Accounts  
In the Who will use this computer? window, you can create  
a user account for each person who might use the notebook.  
Windows user accounts enable each notebook user to create a  
personal Windows notebook environment. A user’s Windows  
environment might include such customizations as display and  
security settings, personal files, screen savers, and the appearance  
of the Windows desktop.  
When you turn on the notebook in Windows, a prompt to select a  
Windows user account is displayed. When a Windows user  
account is selected, Windows opens according to the preferences  
set by that user.  
The names you enter in the Who will use this computer? window  
text fields are displayed on the list of user accounts displayed at  
Windows startup.  
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Press the Finish Button  
When the Thank you! window is displayed, read the text, and  
then select Finish.  
Your notebook saves your preferences, and then restarts in  
Windows. Select your Windows user account, and you are ready  
to begin using your notebook.  
To protect your notebook and gain Internet access to software  
updates and online assistance, it is recommended that you begin  
your notebook use by following the suggestions in the next  
chapter.  
All Windows instructions in your notebook documentation  
describe Microsoft Windows XP procedures based on the default  
Windows XP category view. For information about switching  
between Windows XP classic view and Windows XP category  
view, select Start > Help and Support > Customizing your  
computer > Files, folders, and programs > Use Windows  
classic folders.  
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Protect Your Notebook  
You can use the information in this section to  
Protect your notebook from viruses.  
Protect your system files.  
Protect your privacy.  
Protect your notebook from power surges.  
Use your notebook safely.  
Turn off your notebook properly.  
For information about other notebook security features, such  
as passwords, device disabling, and using an optional security  
cable lock, refer to the “Security” chapter in the Hardware and  
Software Guide located in the Help and Support Center. To access  
the Help and Support Center:  
»
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.  
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Protect the Notebook from Viruses  
When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet  
access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer  
viruses can damage or disable your operating system,  
applications, or utilities.  
Norton AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your notebook to  
protect against such viruses. Norton Antivirus software can detect  
and destroy most viruses, and usually repair damage they have  
caused. To provide protection against newly discovered viruses,  
Norton Antivirus software must be periodically updated.  
For information about using and updating your Norton  
AntiVirus software, and for other information such as  
troubleshooting:  
Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus > Help  
and Support.  
For more information about computer viruses:  
1. Select Start > Help and Support.  
2. Type viruses into the Search box.  
3. Press enter.  
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Protect Your System Files  
System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that  
enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software  
by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore  
point, when your software was functioning optimally.  
Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your  
application, driver, and operating system files. The notebook sets  
restore points at regular intervals and might set additional restore  
points whenever you change your personal settings or add  
software or hardware.  
Manually setting additional restore points provides additional  
protection for your system files and settings. It is recommended  
that you manually set restore points  
Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.  
Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.  
Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files. For  
example, restoring your system software to an earlier time will  
not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after that time. All  
System Restore procedures are reversible.  
Setting a Restore Point  
To set a system restore point manually:  
1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.  
A System Restore window opens.  
2. Follow the on-screen directions for setting a restore point.  
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Restoring to a Restore Point  
To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was  
functioning optimally:  
1. Make sure the notebook is connected to reliable external  
power through the AC adapter.  
2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.  
The System Restore window opens.  
3. Follow the on-screen directions for restoring the notebook.  
Protect Your Privacy  
When you use the notebook for Internet access, e-mail, or  
networking, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain  
information about you, your notebook, and your data. Firewall  
software monitors incoming traffic on your computer by  
including features such as logging and reporting, automatic  
alarms, and user interfaces for configuring the firewall. Some  
firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic. To protect your privacy, it  
is recommended that you  
Keep your Windows operating system updated. Many  
Windows updates contain security enhancements. For  
information about updating Windows, refer to the Hardware  
and Software Guide located in the Help and Support Center.  
To access the Help and Support Center:  
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.  
Use a firewall such as the Windows operating system firewall  
that is available on your notebook. To learn more about this  
firewall:  
Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet  
Connections > Windows Firewall > General tab.  
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Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet  
games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block  
authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem,  
disable the firewall, perform the task, and then enable the  
firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the  
firewall as follows:  
If you are using Windows Firewall, select Start > Help and  
Support to search for instructions on reconfiguring the  
firewall.  
If you are using an optional firewall, refer to the firewall  
documentation or contact the firewall manufacturer.  
Protect the Notebook from Power Surges  
To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be  
caused by irregular electrical service or an electrical storm:  
Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality  
surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most  
computer or electronics retailers.  
Provide surge protection on the cable that connects the  
modem to a telephone line.  
During an electrical storm, either run the notebook on  
battery power or shut down the notebook and unplug the  
power cord.  
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Use the Notebook Safely  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to  
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your equipment:  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible  
at all times.  
Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord  
from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from  
the notebook).  
If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your 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.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and  
Comfort Guide (not available in all languages). It describes proper  
workstation setup; and proper posture, health, and work habits for  
notebook users. The Safety and Comfort Guide also provides important  
electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on  
the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo, and in the Help and Support  
Center. To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help  
and Support > User Guides.  
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WARNING: To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not  
block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended  
periods. The notebook is designed to run demanding applications  
at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is  
normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously.  
The notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature  
limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information  
Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).  
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or battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter  
or battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery  
pack purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the  
computer.  
For more safety and regulatory information, refer to Regulatory  
and Safety Notices located in the Help and Support Center. To  
access the Help and Support Center:  
»
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.  
Some notebook models may be shipped with a User Guides disc  
that includes safety and regulatory information.  
Turn Off the Notebook Properly  
Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by using the  
standard Windows shutdown procedure for your operating  
system:  
In Windows XP Home:  
Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.  
In Windows XP Professional:  
Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. (If you  
connect your notebook to a network domain, the name of  
the Turn Off Computer button may be replaced by the Shut  
Down button.)  
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If the notebook does not respond, try the following shutdown  
procedures:  
Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off.  
If the notebook does not respond to the ctrl+alt+delete  
procedure, press and hold the power/standby button for at  
least 5 seconds.  
You should use the power/standby button to shut down the  
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notebook only when the system does not respond to any of  
the shutdown procedures listed above. Using the  
power/standby button to shut down the system can result in  
file corruption and data loss.  
Connect to the Internet  
To connect the notebook to the Internet, you must enable your  
communication hardware and have an account with an Internet  
service provider (ISP). All Internet connection software  
procedures are performed in Windows.  
Enable Communication Hardware  
Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is  
connected to the notebook and to an analog telephone line.  
If you connected the modem cable during hardware setup,  
your modem is enabled. Proceed to “Set Up Internet Service”  
next in this chapter.  
setup:  
a. Turn off your notebook.  
b. Follow the instructions in the “Step 3: Connect the Modem”  
section of Chapter 1, “Hardware Setup.”  
c. Start your notebook in Windows.  
d. Then proceed to “Set Up Internet Service” next in this  
chapter.  
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For information about setting up a wireless device, visit  
For more information about modem, wireless, cable,  
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and network connections,  
select Start > Help and Support. The Help and Support utility  
provides hardware and software information, instructions,  
tutorials, and wizards that can help you set up or troubleshoot  
a variety of connections.  
Set Up Internet Service  
You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the  
Internet. HP has made arrangements with leading ISPs in many  
locations to help you set up a new Internet account or to configure  
your notebook to use an existing account.  
Depending on your location, you might be able to set up  
Internet service by using an ISP-provided icon on your desktop.  
In all locations, you can set up Internet service by using  
the Windows Internet Connection wizard.  
Using an ISP-Provided Icon  
If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country in which you  
purchased your notebook, the icons might be displayed either  
individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop  
folder named Online Services.  
To set up a new Internet account or configure your notebook to  
use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
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Using the Internet Connection Wizard  
You can use the Windows Internet Connection wizard to connect  
to the Internet  
If you already have an account with an ISP.  
If you have a disc from an ISP.  
If you do not have an Internet account and would like  
to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard.  
(The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.)  
If you have selected an unlisted ISP and the ISP has provided  
you with such information as a specific IP address, and POP3  
and SMTP settings.  
To access the Internet Connection wizard and instructions for  
using the wizard:  
1. Select Start > Help and Support.  
2. In the Search text field, type Make an Internet connection.  
3. Then select Search.  
It is recommended that you select the check box provided within  
the wizard to enable the Windows Firewall. For more information  
about firewalls, see the “Protect Your Privacy” section earlier in  
this chapter.  
User Guides  
User guides, reference manuals, and other support information  
for your computer is available through the Help and Support  
Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.  
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Notebook Features  
This chapter describes hardware features of the notebook.  
Components included with your notebook may vary by  
geographical region and by model. The illustrations in this  
chapter identify the standard external features included in most  
notebook models. Refer to the illustrations that most closely  
match your notebook model.  
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Top Components  
Lights  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Description  
Power/standby light  
Green: The notebook is on.  
1
Blinking green: The notebook is in  
standby mode.  
Off: The notebook is off or in  
hibernation.  
Wireless lights (2)  
On: An integrated wireless device,  
such as a wireless local area network  
(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®  
device is turned on.  
2
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Component  
Description  
Power/standby light  
Green: The notebook is on.  
3
Blinking green: The notebook is in  
standby mode.  
Off: The notebook is off or in  
hibernation.  
Battery light  
Amber: A battery pack is charging.  
4
Green: A battery pack is close to full  
charge capacity.  
Blinking amber: 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.  
Off: If the notebook is connected to an  
external power source, the light is  
turned off when all batteries in the  
notebook are fully charged. If the  
notebook is not connected to an  
external power source, the light is  
turned off until the battery reaches a  
low-battery condition.  
IDE (Integrated Drive  
Electronics) drive light  
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive  
is being accessed.  
5
Volume mute light  
Num lock light  
On: System sound is turned off.  
6
7
On: Num lock is on or the embedded  
numeric keypad is enabled.  
Caps lock light  
On: Caps lock is on.  
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Component  
Description  
Power/standby light  
Green: The notebook is on.  
1
Blinking green: The notebook is in  
standby mode.  
Off: The notebook is off or in  
hibernation.  
Wireless lights (2)  
Power/standby light  
On: An integrated wireless device,  
such as a wireless LAN device and/or  
a Bluetooth device is turned on.  
2
3
Green: The notebook is on.  
Blinking green: The notebook is in  
standby mode.  
Off: The notebook is off or in  
hibernation.  
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Component  
Description  
Battery light  
Amber: A battery pack is charging.  
4
Green: A battery pack is close to full  
charge capacity.  
Blinking amber: 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.  
Off: If the notebook is connected to an  
external power source, the light is  
turned off when all batteries in the  
notebook are fully charged. If the  
notebook is not connected to an  
external power source, the light is  
turned off until the battery reaches a  
low-battery condition.  
IDE drive light  
Num lock light  
Caps lock light  
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive  
is being accessed.  
5
6
7
On: Num lock is on or the embedded  
numeric keypad is enabled.  
On: Caps lock is on.  
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Pointing Devices  
TouchPad (Select Models Only)  
Component  
Description  
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.  
1
Left TouchPad button*  
Right TouchPad button*  
TouchPad scroll zone*  
Functions like the left button on an  
external mouse.  
2
3
4
Functions like the right button on an  
external mouse.  
Scrolls upward or downward.  
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the  
functions of TouchPad features, see the “Setting TouchPad Preferences” in  
Chapter 3 of the Hardware and Software Guide.  
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Pointing Stick (Select Models Only)  
Component  
Description  
Pointing stick  
Moves the pointer and selects or  
activates items on the screen.  
1
2
3
Left pointing stick button  
Right pointing stick button  
Functions like the left button on an  
external mouse.  
Functions like the right button on an  
external mouse.  
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Buttons and Switches  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Power/standby button*  
Description  
When the notebook is:  
1
Off, press the button to turn on the  
notebook.  
In standby, briefly press the button  
to to exit standby.  
In hibernation, briefly press the  
button to exit hibernation.  
If the notebook has stopped  
responding and Microsoft® Windows®  
shutdown procedures cannot be used,  
press the power/standby button and  
hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off  
the notebook.  
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Component  
Description  
2
Display switch  
Initiates standby mode if the display  
is closed while the notebook is  
turned on.  
3
Info Center button  
Launches Info Center.  
For more information about the  
Info Center, refer to “Using Info  
Center (Select Models Only)” in  
the Hardware and Software  
Guide located in the Help and  
Support Center. To access the  
Help and Support Center,  
select Start > Help and  
Support > User Guides.  
Wireless button*  
Turns the wireless functionality on or  
off, but does not create a wireless  
connection.  
4
To establish a wireless  
connection, a wireless network  
must already be set up. For  
more information about  
establishing a wireless  
connection from Windows, visit  
Presentation mode button  
Volume mute button  
Volume down button  
Volume up button  
Turns on Presentation mode.  
Mutes system sound.  
5
6
7
8
Decreases system sound.  
Increases system sound.  
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the  
functions of power features, see the “Power Preferences” section in  
Chapter 2 of the Hardware and Software Guide. For information about  
changing the functions of wireless features, see Chapter 6 of the Hardware  
and Software Guide.  
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Component  
Description  
Power/standby button*  
When the notebook is:  
1
Off, press the button to turn on the  
notebook.  
In standby, briefly press the button  
to to exit standby.  
In hibernation, briefly press the  
button to exit hibernation.  
If the notebook has stopped  
responding and Microsoft Windows  
shutdown procedures cannot be used,  
press the power/standby button and  
hold for 5 seconds to turn off the  
notebook.  
Display switch  
Puts the notebook in standby if the  
display is closed while the notebook is  
turned on.  
2
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Component  
Wireless button*  
Description  
Turns the wireless functionality on or  
off, but does not create a wireless  
connection.  
3
To establish a wireless  
connection, a wireless network  
must already be set up. For  
more information about  
establishing a wireless  
connection from Windows, visit  
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the  
functions of power features, see the “Power Preferences” section in  
Chapter 2 of the Hardware and Software Guide. For information about  
changing the functions of wireless features, see Chapter 6 of the Hardware  
and Software Guide.  
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Keys  
Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in  
this section.  
Component  
Description  
Function keys  
Execute frequently used system  
functions when pressed in combination  
with the fn key.  
1
fn key  
Executes frequently used system  
functions when pressed in combination  
with a function key or the esc key.  
2
Windows logo key  
Windows applications key  
Keypad keys  
Displays the Microsoft Windows  
Start menu.  
3
4
5
Displays a shortcut menu for items  
beneath the pointer.  
Can be used like the keys on an  
external numeric keypad.  
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Front Components  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Description  
Infrared port  
Provides wireless communication  
between the notebook and an optional  
IrDA-compliant device.  
1
Speakers (2)  
Produce system sound.  
2
3
Digital Media Slot  
(select models only)  
Supports 6 optional digital memory  
card formats: SD (Secure Digital)  
Memory Card, MultiMediaCard,  
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro,  
Smart Media, and xD-Picture Card.  
This notebook does not  
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support adapters in the 6-in-1  
Digital Media Slot. Inserting  
any kind of adapter into your  
Digital Media Slot can  
damage the media card.  
6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light On: Slot is accessing a digital  
4
5
memory card.  
(select models only)  
Display release latch  
Opens the notebook.  
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Component  
Description  
Speaker  
Produce system sound.  
1
2
Display release latch  
Opens the notebook.  
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Wireless Antennae  
(Select Models Only)  
WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.  
The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio  
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in  
such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal  
operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC  
radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antennae  
should not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation,  
including when the notebook display is closed.  
Å
On select notebook models, there are 2 wireless antennae that  
send and receive wireless device signals. They are not visible  
from the outside of the notebook.  
Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in  
this section.  
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Rear Components  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Security cable slot  
Description  
Attaches an optional security cable to  
the notebook.  
1
Security solutions are  
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designed to act as deterrents.  
These deterrents may not  
prevent a product from being  
mishandled or stolen.  
Power connector  
Connects an AC adapter, or an  
optional power adapter.  
2
Parallel port  
Connects an optional printer.  
3
4
S-Video-out jack  
Connects an optional S-Video  
device such as a television, VCR,  
camcorder, overhead projector, or  
video capture card.  
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Component  
Security cable slot  
Description  
Attaches an optional security cable to  
the notebook.  
1
Security solutions are  
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designed to act as deterrents.  
These deterrents may not  
prevent a product from being  
mishandled or stolen.  
Power connector  
Connects an AC adapter, or an  
optional power adapter.  
2
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Right-Side Components  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Description  
Audio-out (headphone) jack  
Produces system sound when  
connected to optional powered stereo  
speakers, headphones, headset, or  
television audio.  
1
Audio-in (microphone) jack  
USB ports (2)  
Connects an optional stereo or  
monaural microphone.  
2
3
Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant  
devices to the notebook using a  
standard USB cable, or connect an  
optional External MultiBay II to the  
notebook. The MultiBay II must also be  
connected to an external power  
source.  
Optical drive  
(select models only)  
Reads an optical disc.  
4
5
6
Optical drive button  
(select models only)  
Releases the media tray.  
Connect an optional serial device.  
Serial port  
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Component  
Description  
Audio-out (headphone) jack  
Produces system sound when  
connected to optional powered stereo  
speakers, headphones, headset, or  
television audio.  
1
Audio-in (microphone) jack  
Connects an optional stereo or  
monaural microphone.  
2
3
4
Optical drive  
(select models only)  
Reads an optical disc.  
Optical drive button  
(select models only)  
Releases the media tray.  
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Left-Side Components  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Description  
USB ports (2)  
Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant  
devices to the notebook using a  
standard USB cable, or connect an  
optional External MultiBay II to the  
notebook. The MultiBay II must be  
connected to an external power  
source.  
1
External monitor port  
RJ-11 (modem) jack  
RJ-45 (network) jack  
Connects an external monitor.  
Connects a modem cable.  
Connects a network cable.  
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3
4
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Component  
Description  
1394 port  
Connects an optional IEEE 1394  
device, such as a camcorder.  
5
PC Card slots (2)  
Support optional Type I, Type II, or  
Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit  
PC Cards. Some models may be  
shipped with a smart card reader in the  
bottom card slot.  
6
PC Card slot eject buttons (2) Eject PC Cards from the  
PC Card slots.  
7
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Component  
Description  
USB ports (2)  
Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant  
devices to the notebook using a  
standard USB cable, or connect an  
optional External MultiBay II to the  
notebook. The MultiBay II must be  
connected to an external power  
source.  
1
External monitor port  
RJ-11 (modem) jack  
RJ-45 (network) jack  
1394 port  
Connects an external monitor.  
Connects a modem cable.  
Connects a network cable.  
2
3
4
5
Connects an optional IEEE 1394  
device, such as a camcorder.  
PC Card slot (1)  
Supports an optional Type I, Type II, or  
Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit  
PC Card.  
6
7
PC Card slot eject button (1) Ejects a PC Card from the  
PC Card slot.  
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Bottom Components  
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook.  
Component  
Description  
Primary battery bay  
Holds the primary battery pack.  
1
2
Primary battery release  
latches (2)  
Release the primary battery pack from  
the battery bay.  
Travel battery connector  
Connects an optional travel battery.  
3
4
Expansion memory module  
compartment  
Contains the expansion memory  
module slot.  
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Component  
Description  
Hard drive bay  
Holds the hard drive.  
5
6
Vents (4)  
Enable airflow to cool internal  
components.  
To prevent overheating, do  
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not obstruct vents. Use the  
notebook only on a hard, flat  
surface. Do not allow another  
hard surface, such as a  
printer, or a soft surface, such  
as pillows, thick rugs, or  
clothing, to block the airflow.  
Docking connector  
Connects the notebook to an optional  
docking device.  
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Component  
Description  
Primary battery bay  
Holds the primary battery pack.  
1
2
Primary battery release  
latches (2)  
Release the primary battery pack from  
the battery bay.  
Travel battery connector  
Connects an optional travel battery.  
3
4
Expansion memory module  
compartment  
Contains the expansion memory  
module slot.  
Hard drive bay  
Vents (4)  
Holds the hard drive.  
5
6
Enable airflow to cool internal  
components.  
To prevent overheating, do  
Ä
not obstruct vents. Use the  
notebook only on a hard, flat  
surface. Do not allow another  
hard surface, such as a  
printer, or a soft surface, such  
as pillows, thick rugs, or  
clothing, to block the airflow.  
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Additional Hardware Components  
Component  
Description  
Power cord*  
Connects an AC adapter to an  
AC electrical outlet.  
1
AC adapter  
Converts AC power to DC power.  
2
3
Primary battery pack  
Powers the notebook when the  
notebook is not connected to external  
power.  
Modem cable*  
(select models only)  
Connects an internal modem to an  
RJ-11 telephone jack or to a  
4
country-specific modem adapter.  
*Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.  
Battery packs vary by model.  
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System Recovery  
The notebook system recovery process provides several ways to  
recover optimal system functionality. For best results, attempt  
to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following  
procedures in the order described here.  
Safeguarding Your Data  
Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system  
to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal  
files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a  
backup copy of the My Documents folder.  
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Altiris Local Recovery  
Altiris Local Recovery is a preloaded application that protects the  
files on your notebook by storing copies of files, called snapshots.  
If files on your notebook are accidentally deleted or corrupted,  
you can easily restore the files yourself. You can also restore your  
complete file system to a previous state.  
Altiris Local Recovery provides protection of files by backing up  
files to a hidden Altiris recovery partition. When you install the  
software, the Recovery Agent Partition Wizard guides you  
through the process of creating the recovery partition. After the  
partition is created, the notebook restarts and creates the first  
snapshot. After the snapshot is created, the notebook restarts,  
making the snapshot available for recovery through Windows.  
By default, Local Recovery automatically takes snapshots of your  
files on a regular basis. You can change the snapshot schedule.  
For more information, refer to the Altiris Local Recovery Help.  
To access your snapshots in the Altiris Recovery Agent folder:  
1. Right-click the Altiris Recovery Agent icon on your desktop.  
2. Click Open.  
To restore one of the listed snapshots:  
»
Drag the snapshot file to the appropriate location on your  
hard drive.  
For more information on configuring and using Altiris Local  
Recovery, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy,  
or open the software and click Help on the menu bar.  
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System Restore Points  
System Restore is an operating system feature that allows you to  
reverse undesirable changes to your notebook by restoring the  
notebook to an earlier state, called a restore point. A restore point  
is a “snapshot” of your software, drivers, and operating system  
files at a particular time. The notebook automatically creates  
restore points at regular intervals and may create additional  
restore points when you change your personal settings or add  
software or hardware.  
You can manually create additional restore points to provide  
increased protection for your system files and settings. It is  
recommended that you manually create restore points  
Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.  
Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.  
Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files. For  
example, restoring your system software to an earlier state will  
not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after that time.  
If you do not like the results of your restoration, you can  
reverse the restoration.  
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Creating a System Restore Point  
To create a system restore point:  
1. Select Start > Help and Support.  
2. Click System Restore.  
The System Restore window opens.  
3. Click Create a restore point, and then click Next.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Restoring to a Restore Point  
To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was  
functioning optimally:  
1. Select Start > Help and Support.  
2. Click System Restore.  
The System Restore window opens.  
3. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then  
click Next.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Reinstalling Applications  
Applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook  
can be reinstalled by using the Recovery disc or a third-party  
software disc.  
In most cases, the applications preloaded on your notebook,  
such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can be  
reinstalled from your hard drive. To access the Software Setup  
utility, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup.  
The application reinstallation process replaces corrupted system  
files within the application and reinstalls deleted system files  
within the application.  
In most cases: If the application you are reinstalling is still  
installed on your notebook, the reinstallation process does not  
affect your settings within the application.  
In all cases: If an application has been deleted from your  
notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application  
or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your  
personal settings.  
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Reinstalling Applications from the  
Hard Drive  
To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard  
drive:  
1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
2. When you are prompted to select the software you want  
to reinstall, select or clear the appropriate check boxes.  
Reinstalling Applications from Discs  
To reinstall applications from discs:  
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.  
If autorun is enabled, an installation wizard opens.  
If autorun is disabled, select Start > Run. Enter  
x:\setup.exe  
where x is your optical drive designation  
and then select OK.  
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation  
instructions on the screen.  
3. Restart the notebook if prompted.  
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Repairing the Operating System  
To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your  
personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped  
with the notebook:  
If your notebook does not have an optical drive, you may need  
to connect to an optional external MultiBay.  
1. Connect the notebook to external power through the  
AC adapter and turn on the notebook.  
2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the  
notebook.  
3. Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds  
to turn off the computer.  
4. Press the power/standby button again to turn on the notebook.  
5. When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.  
After a few minutes, you may need to select your language,  
and then the Setup Wizard opens.  
On the “Welcome to Setup” page, do not press R (step 8 in  
this procedure) until you have completed steps 6 and 7.  
6. Press enter to continue.  
A licensing agreement page is displayed.  
7. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue.  
The “Setup” page is displayed.  
8. Press R to repair the selected Windows installation.  
The repair process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours  
to complete.  
The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is  
complete.  
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Reinstalling the Operating System  
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Ä
on the notebook, back up your data before reinstalling the operating  
system. See the Windows online Help utility to learn more about  
backing up your files. Select Start > Help and Support. Then type  
“backup” in the Search box.  
During the reinstallation, you may be prompted for your  
Product Key. Your Product Key is provided on the Microsoft  
Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the notebook.  
If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the operating  
system, you can reinstall it.  
To reinstall the operating system:  
If your notebook does not have an optical drive, you may need  
to connect to an optional external MultiBay.  
1. Connect the notebook to external power through the  
AC adapter and turn on the notebook.  
2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the  
notebook.  
3. Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds  
to turn off the notebook.  
4. Press the power/standby button again to turn on the notebook.  
5. When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.  
After a few minutes, you may need to select your language,  
and then the Setup Wizard opens.  
6. Press enter to continue.  
A licensing agreement page is displayed.  
7. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue.  
The “Setup” page is displayed.  
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8. Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating  
system instead of repairing it.  
9. Press enter to set up the operating system.  
10. Press C to continue setup using this partition.  
11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system  
(Quick), and then press enter.  
ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files.  
12. Press F to format the drive.  
The reinstallation process begins. This process takes 1 to 2  
hours to complete.  
The notebook restarts in Windows when the process is  
complete.  
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Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other  
Software  
After the operating system installation process is complete, you  
must reinstall drivers.  
To reinstall drivers, use the Recovery disc included with the  
notebook:  
1. While running Windows, insert the Recovery disc into the  
optical drive.  
2. If the disc does not start immediately:  
a. Select Start > Run.  
b. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE  
where D indicates the optical drive.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the drivers.  
After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software  
you added to the notebook. Follow the installation instructions  
provided with the software.  
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Index  
1394 port 4–21, 4–22  
6-in-1 Digital Media Slot 4–13  
6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light  
4–13  
battery pack  
charging 1–8  
identifying 4–26  
inserting 1–4  
battery pack release latch  
4–23, 4–25  
battery 4–23, 4–25  
hard drive 4–24, 4–25  
light 4–2, 4–4  
A
AC adapter  
connecting 1–8  
identifying 4–26  
Altiris Local Recovery A–2  
antennae 4–15  
antivirus software 3–2  
4–12  
applications, reinstalling or  
repairing A–5  
audio-in (microphone) jack  
4–18, 4–19  
buttons  
Info Center 4–9  
mute 4–9  
PC Card Slot eject 4–21,  
4–22  
TouchPad 2–3, 2–4, 4–6  
volume 4–9  
4–18, 4–19  
B
battery bay 4–23, 4–25  
battery light  
wireless 4–9, 4–11  
displaying charge status  
1–8  
identifying 4–3, 4–5  
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C
D
cables  
2–5  
modem 1–5, 3–5, 4–22,  
4–26  
network 4–22  
USB 4–18, 4–20, 4–22  
caps lock light 4–3, 4–5  
category view, Windows 2–8  
CDs, ISP 3–10  
4–14  
classic view, Windows 2–8  
clock, setting notebook 2–5  
compartments, memory 4–23,  
4–25  
DSL connections 1–5, 3–9  
components  
bottom 4–23  
front 4–13  
left-side 4–20  
rear 4–16  
right-side 4–18  
top 4–2  
E
PC Card Slot 4–21, 4–22  
connectors  
docking 4–24  
F
power 4–16, 4–17  
travel battery 4–23, 4–25  
cord, power  
connecting 1–8  
identifying 4–26  
surge protection 3–5  
country-specific modem  
adapter  
connecting 1–7  
identifying 1–3  
currency settings, software  
setup 2–5  
function keys 4–12  
hard drive bay, indentifying  
4–24, 4–25  
headphone (audio-out) jack  
4–18, 4–19  
HP Software Product License  
Agreement 2–5  
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I
L
IDE drive light 4–3, 4–5  
IEC 60950 compliance 3–6  
IEEE 1394 port 4–21, 4–22  
Info Center button 4–9  
infrared port 4–13  
Internet connection  
enabling hardware 1–5,  
3–8  
setup 2–1, 2–5  
battery pack release 4–23,  
lights  
6-in-1 Digital Media Slot  
4–13  
battery 1–8, 4–3, 4–5  
caps lock 4–3, 4–5  
IDE drive 4–3, 4–5  
mute 4–3  
setting up Internet service  
3–9  
Internet Connection wizard  
3–10  
ISP service, setting up 3–9  
num lock 4–3, 4–5  
power/standby 1–10, 4–3,  
4–4  
J
jacks  
audio-in (microphone)  
4–18, 4–19  
audio-out (headphone)  
4–18, 4–19  
RJ-11 (modem) 1–5, 4–20,  
4–22, 4–26  
RJ-45 (network) 4–22  
power/standby button 1–10  
lock, security cable 4–16,  
memory module compartment  
4–23, 4–25  
Memory Stick Pro 4–13  
4–18, 4–19  
Microsoft End-User License  
Agreement 2–5  
modem  
K
keypad keys 4–12  
keys  
fn 4–12  
function 4–12  
keypad 4–12  
Windows applications  
4–12  
connecting 1–5, 3–8  
country-specific adapter  
1–3, 1–7  
Windows logo 4–12  
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setting up Internet service  
3–8  
A–8  
surge protection 3–5  
virus protection 3–2  
modem (RJ-11) jack 1–5  
modem cable, connecting 1–5,  
3–8  
monitor port 4–20, 4–22  
MultiMediaCard 4–13  
mute button 4–9  
optical drive button 4–18,  
4–19  
opticaldrive, identifying 4–18,  
4–19  
overheating, safety  
considerations 3–6  
mute light 4–3  
P
N
PC Card Slot 4–21, 4–22  
PC Card Slot eject button  
navigation, software setup 2–2  
network cable 4–22  
network connections 3–9  
networks (RJ-45) jack 4–22  
noise suppression circuitry,  
modem cable 1–6  
location 4–7  
Norton AntiVirus 3–2  
notebook description and  
namesettings, softwaresetup  
2–6  
notebook features 4–1  
num lock light 4–3, 4–5  
ports  
1394 4–21, 4–22  
infrared 4–13  
monitor 4–20, 4–22  
parallel 4–16  
USB 4–18, 4–20, 4–22  
power  
O
Online Services folder 3–9  
opening the notebook 1–9  
operating system  
Internet Connection wizard  
3–10  
running the notebook on  
battery 1–8  
surge protection 3–5  
turning off notebook 3–7  
turning on notebook  
(Windows) 1–10  
power adapter 4–16, 4–17  
power connector 1–8, 4–16,  
4–17  
reinstalling A–7  
repairing A–7  
System Restore 3–3  
updating 3–4  
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power cord 4–26  
connecting 1–8  
surge protection 3–5  
power/standby button 4–8,  
4–10  
serial port 4–18  
shutting down notebook 3–7  
6-in-1 Digital Media 4–13  
memory 4–23, 4–25  
PC Card 4–21, 4–22  
security cable 4–16, 4–17  
Smart Media (SM) card 4–13  
snapshot A–2  
turning off notebook 3–8  
turning on notebook  
(Windows) 1–10  
power/standby light 1–10,  
4–3, 4–4  
Presentation mode button 4–9  
privacy protection features  
3–4  
software  
Internet Connection wizard  
3–10  
Norton AntiVirus 3–2  
reinstalling A–5, A–7  
R
Recovery disc A–1  
regional settings (currency,  
date, time zone, etc.),  
software setup 2–5  
regulatory information notices  
3–7  
System Restore 3–3  
software setup  
reinstalling or repairing  
software, procedure A–5  
reinstalling or repairing  
3–3  
accepting license  
agreements 2–5  
changing settings 2–1, 2–2  
navigating 2–2  
pauses 2–1  
release latch  
setting notebook  
battery pack 4–23, 4–25  
display 4–13, 4–14  
restore point 3–3  
RJ-11 (modem) jack 1–5,  
4–20, 4–22, 4–26  
RJ-45 (network) jack 4–22  
(currency, date, time  
zone, etc.) 2–5  
setting user accounts 2–7  
speakers 4–13, 4–14  
switch, display, identifying  
4–9, 4–10  
S
Safety and Comfort Guide 3–6  
scrolling zones, TouchPad 4–6  
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System Restore 3–3  
system restore points A–3  
T
telephone (RJ-11) jack 1–5  
temperature, safety  
considerations 3–6  
time settings, software setup  
2–5  
W
Windows application key  
Windows category vs.  
wireless button 4–9, 4–11  
3–9  
TouchPad 2–3, 2–4, 4–6  
travel battery connector 4–23,  
4–25  
turning off notebook 3–7  
turning on notebook  
(Windows) 1–10  
Wireless Regulatory Notices  
3–7  
U
USB cable 4–18, 4–20, 4–22  
USB ports, identifying 4–18,  
4–20, 4–22  
X
xD-Picture Card 4–13  
user account settings, software  
setup 2–7  
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