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Hardware and Software
Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 375424-001
March 2005
This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of
the hardware and software features available on your notebook.
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© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothi
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Contents 1 Component ID Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 2Power Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown. . . . . . 2–5 Default Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7 Turning the Notebook
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Contents Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Hotkey Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Using Hotkey Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 3–14 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 6 PC Cards and ExpressCards What Is a PC Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2 Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4 What Is an ExpressCard? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5 Configuring an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6 Inserting an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6 Removi
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Contents Preinstalled Communication Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7 Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7 11 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . 11–3 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5 Using a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–6 Using Wireless Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional) . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 13 Setup Utility Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . 13–2 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . 13–3 Displaying System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–3 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . . . 13–4 Using Advanced Setup Utility Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4 Closing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1 Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1 17 Specifications Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–1 Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–2 Expansion Port Input/Output Signals (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–3 Index Hardware and Software G
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1 Component ID This chapter provides information on the functions and features ✎ of components when used in Microsoft® Windows®. If using QuickPlay (select models only), the functionality of some components may differ. Refer to the HP QuickPlay User Guide for more information. Hardware and Software Guide 1–1
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Component ID Top Components Keys Component Description Function keys (12)* Perform system and application tasks. When 1 combined with fn, function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows® 2 Start menu. fn key* Combines with other keys to perform system 3 tasks as hotkeys. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness. Embedded numeric Can be used like the keys on an external 4 keypad keys (15) numeric keypad. Windows Displays a s
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Component ID TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer. 1 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an 2 external mouse. Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an 3 external mouse. TouchPad vertical Scrolls up or down. 4 scroll zone* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of these TouchPad components, refer to “Setting TouchPad Preferences” in Chapter 3, “Keyboard and TouchPad.” Hardware and So
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Component ID Power Controls Depending on your notebook model, the location of the power/standby button may vary. Component Description Power/standby When the notebook is 1 button* ■ Off, press to start the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation. If the system has stopped responding and ✎ Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 5 sec
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Component ID Buttons Depending on your notebook model, button locations may vary. Component Description Quick Launch buttons (select Launch default multimedia, digital 1 models only) imaging or music applications (varies by model). To reassign another application to a Quick Launch button, refer to “Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)” in Chapter 3, “Keyboard and TouchPad.” Volume down button Decreases system volume. 2 (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1–5
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Component ID Component Description Wireless button Turns the wireless functionality on or 3 off, but does not create a wireless (select models only) connection. To establish a wireless ✎ connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information, refer to Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select Models Only).” Volume mute button Mutes or restores volume. 4 Volume up button Increases system volume. 5 1–6 Hardware and Software Guide
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Component ID Lights Depending on your notebook model, light locations may vary. Component Description Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. 1 Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation. Wireless light On: One or more internal wireless devices 2 have been turned on. (select models only) To establish a wireless connection, ✎ a wireless network must already be set up. For more information, refer to Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select Models Only).” Mute light O
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Component ID Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. 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
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Component ID Front Components Speakers, Display Release Button and Consumer IR Lens Component Description Consumer infrared (IR) Links the notebook to an optional remote 1 lens (select models only) control. Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 Display release button Opens the notebook. 3 Hardware and Software Guide 1–9
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Component ID Lights Component Description Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. 1 Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation. Battery light On: The battery pack is charging. 2 Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. IDE (Integrated Drive On or blinking: The internal hard drive 3 Electronics) drive light or an optical drive is being accessed. 1–10 Hardware and Software Gui
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Component ID Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks Depending on your notebook model, component locations may vary. Refer to the following illustrations. Component Description Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable. 1 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. 2 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable 3 (not included). (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1–11
