Contents
Hardware
Top Components
TouchPad
Keys
Power Control
Lights
Buttons
Front Components
Rear Components
Connectors, Jacks and Ports
Vent
Left-Side Components
Connectors, Jacks and Components
Vent
Right-Side Components
Bottom Components
Bays and Memory Compartment
Vents
Additional Standard Components
Cables and Cord
Adapters and Battery Pack
Labels
Restoration and Documentation Discs
Keyboard
TouchPad
Identifying TouchPad Components
Using the TouchPad
Setting TouchPad Preferences
Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys
Identifying fn and Function Keys
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands
Display System Information (fn+esc)
Open Help and Support Center Window (fn+f1)
Open Print Options Window (fn+f2)
Open Web Browser(fn+f3)
Switch Display (fn+f4)
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)
Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9)
Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10)
Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f11)
Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f12)
Keypad
Power
Selecting a Power Source
About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown
Standby
Hibernation
Shutdown
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown
When Leaving Your Work
When External Power Supply Is Uncertain
When Using Drive Media
Using Default Power Settings
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures
Initiating or Resuming from Standby
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation
Managing Power Options
Accessing the Power Options Window
Displaying the Power Meter Icon
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme
Setting a Standby Password Prompt
Using Battery Power
Identifying the Power Lights
Switching Between Battery and External Power
Charging a Battery Pack
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information
Displaying Charge Information
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
When External Power Is Available
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available
When No Power Source Is Available
When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation
Calibrating a Battery Pack
When to Calibrate
How to Calibrate
Storing a Battery Pack
Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures
Replacing a Battery Pack
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
Multimedia
Using the Speakers
Using the Volume Controls
Connecting an External Audio Device
Identifying the Audio Jacks
Using the Microphone Jack
Using the Headphone Jack
Connecting an S-Video Device
Connecting the Audio
Connecting the Video
Displaying a Video Image
Changing the Color Television Format
Using Multimedia Software
Selecting Multimedia Applications
InterVideo WinDVD Player
Reinstalling WinDVD Player
Playing a Video CD or DVD
Changing DVD Region Settings
Creating CDs
Preparing to Use the CD Creation Utility
Choosing Recording Media
Responding to the UDF Prompt
Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator
Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator
Choosing Recording Media
Creating DVDs
Security
Security Features
Security Preferences in the Setup Utility
QuickLock
Passwords
Compaq and Windows Passwords
Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines
Compaq Administrator Password
Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords
Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords
Power-On Passwords
Setting Power-On Passwords
Entering Power-On Passwords
DriveLock
Setting DriveLock Passwords
Entering DriveLock Passwords
Changing DriveLock Passwords
Removing DriveLock Protection
Device Security
Antivirus Software
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
Firewall Software
Optional Security Cable
Hardware Options and Upgrades
External Devices
Connecting a Monitor or Projector
Connecting a USB Device
Using a USB Device
Connecting a 1394 Device
Using a PC Card
Selecting a PC Card
Configuring a PC Card
Inserting a PC Card
Stopping and Removing a PC Card
Using an ExpressCard
Configuring an ExpressCard
Inserting an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard
Using Digital Cards
Using the Memory Reader Light
Inserting Digital Cards
Removing Digital Cards
Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory Cards
Increasing Memory
Displaying Memory Information
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
Drives
About Drives
Caring for Drives
Hard Drive
Identifying the IDE Light
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Inserting an Optical Disc
Removing an Optical Disc (With Power)
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
Playing an Optical Disc
Displaying Optical Disc Contents
Protecting Playback
Observing the Copyright Warning
Boot Order
HP USB Digital Drive (Select Models Only)
Installing an Optional SD Memory Card
Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into the Digital Drive Bay
Removing an Optional Digital Drive from the Digital Drive Bay
Connecting a Digital Drive to a USB Port
Communications
Modem
Connecting the Modem
Network
Connecting a Network Cable
Turning a Network Connection Off and On
Accessing the Network at Startup
Wireless Function (Select Models Only)
Wireless Local Area Network
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home
Using a WLAN Connection
Using Wireless Security Features
Installing Wireless Software (Optional)
Bluetooth (Select Models Only)
Device Power States
Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities
Software Updates
Preparing for Software Updates
Accessing Notebook Product Information
Accessing Notebook ROM Information
Downloading and Installing an Update
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq
System Restore
Setting a System Restore Point
Restoring to a System Restore Point
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System
Repairing the Operating System
Reinstalling the Operating System
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
Using the Setup Utility
Opening the Setup Utility
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings
Exiting the Setup Utility
Specifications
Notebook Dimensions
Operating Environment
Rated Input Power
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals
Finding More Environmental Information
Index