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HP Pavilion Notebook PC
User's 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 examples herein.
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HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP Pavilion 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 not
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Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA). Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third Transfer of Rights in Software. 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
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Contents Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC ...........................................................................9 Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................10 Software bundled on your computer .....................................................................10 To buy Pavilion Notebook accessories..................................................................11 To find more information .................
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To take care of your computer...............................................................................47 To safeguard your data ..........................................................................................47 To extend the life of the display ............................................................................48 To get the most from your batteries.......................................................................48 To clean your computer.............................
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Service and Support........................................................................................................89 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ...........................................................90 Getting Support for Your Pavilion PC ........................................................................92 To use the Pavilion Notebook User’s Guide.........................................................92 To get help from the HP notebook website ...............
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Battery Safety ......................................................................................................126 Laser Safety.........................................................................................................126 Regulatory Information.............................................................................................127 U.S.A...................................................................................................................127 Canada.........
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC User's Guide 9
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory Taking Inventory • HP Pavilion Notebook PC. • Main battery. • AC adapter and power cord. • Telephone cord. • Quick Start sheet. The HP Pavilion Notebook PC . • Setup Guide • Pavilion Notebook Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer. • Microsoft Encarta CD. • Microsoft Works CD. • Microsoft Money CD. • Microsoft Windows manual. Software bundled on your computer Your Pavilion Notebook comes wit
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory Electronic Registration Permits quick and easy registration of your computer. See “To register your computer ” for details. Adobe Acrobat Reader Allows you to read documents in Acrobat format, which is used frequently on the Web. HP DiagTools Provides hardware diagnostic tests. AudioRack CD Player Controls play of audio CDs. MusicMatch Jukebox Controls play of MP3 music files. Ravisent Cinemaster or For computers with a DVD drive, controls DV
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory To find more information Congratulations! Your Pavilion Notebook PC sets a new standard in personal computing. It is compact and easy to carry, and is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. The Pavilion Notebook PC Quick Start sheet shows how to get your computer up and running quickly. This table lists other sources of information about your computer. Source Description The User's Guide is
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Front view 1 Latch to open the computer 2 Built-in microphone 3 Blue power button 4 Status lights (see "Status lights") 5 Built-in speakers 6 Touch pad (pointing device) User's Guide 13
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 7 Click buttons 8 CD player power 9 CD player buttons 10 CD-ROM drive or DVD drive 11 Kensington lock slot (security connector) 12 Modem phone jack Side view 13 PC Card eject button 14 PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower) 15 Floppy disk drive 14 User's Guide
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Rear view 16 Parallel port 17 Serial port 18 VGA port (external monitor) 19 Audio out (external speaker) 20 Microphone jack 21 Infrared port 22 USB port 23 PS/2 port 24 AC adapter jack User's Guide 15
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Bottom view 24 Battery 25 Battery latch 26 RAM expansion cover 27 Hard disk drive 28 Hard disk drive latch and locking screw 29 System-off button (for resetting computer) 30 Port replicator connector 16 User's Guide
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Status lights 1Power 2 AC connected 3 Battery 4 Caps Lock 5Num Lock 6 Scroll Lock 7 Floppy disk drive access 8 Hard disk drive access 9 CD-ROM or DVD access User's Guide 17
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook CD-ROM drive buttons Selected Pavilion Notebook models have CD-ROM buttons on the front. If you have a CD-ROM drive or a DVD drive, you can use these buttons to play music CDs when the system is off. (When the system is on, use the software controls in the Windows operating system.) 1 Power (slide to turn on or off) 2 Previous track 3Play 4Stop 5 Next track 6 Volume control down 7 Volume control up 18 User's Guid
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer Setting Up the Computer To install the battery WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer by sliding the battery
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer To connect a phone line Your Pavilion Notebook has a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PC Card modem or an external modem to connect to a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the (modem) phone jack on the computer. Be sure it clicks into place. 2. Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not fit your telephone jack, you may need to use an adapter.) CAUTION Your
