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HP Notebook PC
Reference Guide
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Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the exampl
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HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding. Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement. Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do n
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Transfer of Rights in Software. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are terminated and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party. Sublicensing and Distribution. Customer may
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Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer .............................................................................. 9 Taking Inventory.......................................................................................................... 10 What’s in the Box?................................................................................................. 10 Software bundled on your computer...................................................................... 11 To buy accessor
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To set PC identification.......................................................................................... 39 To lock the hard disk drive .................................................................................... 40 Traveling with Your Computer...................................................................................... 41 Managing Power Consumption ................................................................................... 42 How the computer manages pow
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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer............................................................... 77 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................... 78 To run the BIOS Setup utility ................................................................................ 78 Using TopTools ........................................................................................................... 84 To set up TopTools .........
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Specifications and Regulatory Information ................................................................ 125 Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................ 126 Modem Reference Information.................................................................................. 129 Modem Reference (3Com)................................................................................... 129 Modem Reference (Ambit) ..............
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Reference Guide 9
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. Your computer has several features that make it convenient to use: The display is brighter than those on previous HP notebook computers. Two buttons provide convenient options for starting and sto
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Software bundled on your computer Your computer includes the following software. Software Function Softex Bay Manager Lets you swap most modules in the plug-in bay without needing to shut down and reboot the computer (Windows ME only). Agaté Tioman Hot-Swap Lets you swap most modules in the plug-in bay without needing to shut down and reboot the computer (Windows 95 and 98 only). QuickLink Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory External floppy disk drive cable. Plug-in modules, such as CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, CD read/write drive, Zip drive, LS-120 drive, second hard disk drive. Replacement hard disk drive module. Main battery. Secondary battery. Weight-saving module, for module bay to reduce travel weight. External battery charger. To find more information The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation. 10. System-off switch. 2. Keyboard status lights (left to right: Caps Lock, 11. Audio-off button and audio-off light. Num Lock, Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock). 12. Infrared port (below the volume control). 3. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and off. 13. Volume control. 4. Pointing stick (pointing device). 14. Audi
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19. Modem port (on certain models). 24. Main battery. 20. LAN port (on certain models). 25. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or 21. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). other plug-in module. 22. Hard disk drive. 26. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 23. Main battery latch. 27. RAM cover. 14 Reference Guide
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 28. Universal serial bus port (USB). 32. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device. 29. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device, or to connect the 33. External monitor port. floppy disk drive externally. 34. ac adapter jack. 30. Docking port. 31. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as caps lock and num lock. The following diagram shows the status lights on the front of the computer. 1. Power mode. Green: computer is on or in Display-off mode (Windows ME, 98 or 2000). Amber: computer is in Standby mode or Display-off mode (Windows 95). No light: co
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active. 4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active. Reference
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library (for Windows ME, click Start, Help, Your HP Notebook), or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see “Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 32.
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment. Reference Guide 19
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 2 – Connect ac power CAUTION Use only the HP ac adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter). Using any other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). Plug in the ac adapter, and connect it to the ac adapter jack on the back of the computer. The computer’s battery then starts charging. While the battery is charging, you can contin
