User manual HP COMPAQ NC6000 - Hardware Guide

Hardware Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 333644-001 August 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the notebook. © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel and SpeedStep are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical for editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Hardware Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series First Edition August 2003 Reference Number: nc6000 Document Part Number: 333644-001 Contents 1 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 TouchPad Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 Dual Pointing Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­2 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­3 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­6 Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­8 Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­9 Front View Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­11 Rear View Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­13 Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­15 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­17 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Pointing Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an External Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Pointing Device Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying fn and Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference . . . . . . . Initiating Standby (fn+f3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching Displays (fn+f4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8) . . . . . . 2­1 2­3 2­3 2­4 2­4 2­5 2­5 2­6 2­6 2­7 2­7 Hardware Guide iii Contents Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9). . . . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) . . . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Displaying System Information (fn+esc) . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Using Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­9 Using Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 Using an External Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­12 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­1 Identifying Battery Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­2 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3­3 Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack. . . . . . . 3­4 Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­6 Charging a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­7 Charging an In-Use Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­7 Charging a Primary and MultiBay Battery Pack . . . . 3­7 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­8 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information . . . . . . . . . . 3­8 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . . 3­8 Displaying Charge Information on a MultiBay Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­10 Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­11 Identifying Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­11 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­12 Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­13 When to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­13 Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings . . . . . . . 3­17 Conserving Power As You Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­17 Selecting Power Conservation Settings. . . . . . . . . . 3­18 Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­19 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­20 Finding More Power Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­20 iv Hardware Guide Contents 4 Drives Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­1 Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­4 Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light. . . . . . . . . 4­4 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­5 MultiBay Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­8 Identifying the MultiBay Activity Light . . . . . . . . . . 4­8 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 4­8 Inserting a Hard Drive into the MultiBay . . . . . . . . 4­11 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . 4­12 MultiBay Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­13 Inserting an Optical Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­13 Removing an Optical Disc (With Power) . . . . . . . . 4­14 Removing an Optical Disc (No Power). . . . . . . . . . 4­15 Inserting a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­16 Removing a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­16 Displaying Optical Disc Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­16 Locating Optical Disc Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­17 Initiating Standby or Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­17 5 Audio and Video Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Audio Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Video Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the S-Video Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­1 5­2 5­2 5­3 5­4 5­5 6 Communication Devices Connecting a Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­1 Using the RJ-11 Telephone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­2 Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . 6­3 Hardware Guide v Contents Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up an Infrared Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Standby with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­4 6­5 6­6 6­6 7 External Devices Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an Optional External MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­2 7­3 7­4 7­5 7­6 8 Hardware Upgrades Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­1 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­2 Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­3 Using SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­4 Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­4 Removing an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­5 Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­6 Effects of Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­11 9 Specifications Notebook Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9­2 9­2 9­3 9­3 Index vi Hardware Guide 1 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components TouchPad Model TouchPad component descriptions Item Component TouchPad Description 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. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 1 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Hardware Guide 1­1 Notebook Features Dual Pointing Device Model Dual pointing device component descriptions Item Component Pointing stick Left and right pointing stick buttons TouchPad Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse. 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. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 1 2 3 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons 1­2 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Top Components Top component descriptions Item Component Power button* Description When the notebook is: 1 Off, press and release to turn on the notebook. In Standby, press and release to exit Standby. In Hibernation, press and release to exit Hibernation. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the power button and about using Standby and Hibernation, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter. Hardware Guide 1­3 Notebook Features Top component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Quick Launch buttons (3) Description Enable you to access common functions with a single keystroke. 2 QuickLock button (left)--Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display. Wireless ON/OFF button (center)--Enables and disables the integrated wireless device(s) on the notebook. Presentation Mode button (right)--Alternates between presentation modes. When using the Wireless On/Off button to enable integrated WLAN or Bluetooth, first ensure that WLAN or Bluetooth has been enabled in the software and that the Wireless On/Off light is on before attempting to make a connection. For more information, refer on the Documentation Library CD to "Using Quick Launch Buttons" in Chapter 2 of the Hardware Guide. 3 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Secure the display when it is closed. Displays the Windows Start menu. 4 5 6 Applications key Display release latch recesses Microsoft logo key 1­4 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Top component descriptions (Continued) Item Component fn key Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Contains one primary memory slot (populated) and one expansion slot. 7 Not shown Memory compartment (not shown; located under the keyboard) Hardware Guide 1­5 Notebook Features Lights Light descriptions Item Component Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless On/Off Power/standby Description On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. On: Caps lock is on. On: Scroll lock is on. On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. 1 2 3 4 5 The power/standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a critical low-battery condition. The light turns off when the system enters Hibernation or shuts down. 1­6 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Light descriptions (Continued) Item Component Battery Description On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: 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. On: Hard drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed. On: A device in the MultiBay is being accessed. 6 7 8 Primary hard drive MultiBay Hardware Guide 1­7 Notebook Features Left Side Components Left side component descriptions Item Component Audio line-out jack Description Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Connects an optional monaural microphone. Holds the primary hard drive. Holds a MultiBay device. 1 2 3 4 Microphone jack Hard drive bay MultiBay device slot 1­8 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Right Side Components Right side component descriptions Item Component Battery slot Secure Digital (SD) slot PC Card slots (2) Description Holds the primary battery. Accepts SD memory cards. Support optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 1 2 3 4 In select notebooks, one of the PC Card slots may be replaced with a factory-installed Smart Card Reader. RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. Hardware Guide 1­9 Notebook Features Right side component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Bluetooth compartment Description Holds a wireless Bluetooth device. 5 6 Security cable slot Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. 1­10 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Front View Components Front view component descriptions Item Component Infrared port Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. On: Mutes the system volume. A light comes on when the button is pushed in and the sound is muted. Increase and decrease system volume. Press the volume up button to increase sound. Press the volume down button to decrease sound. Opens the notebook. 1 2 Mute button 3 Volume control buttons 4 Display release latch Hardware Guide 1­11 Notebook Features Front view component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Speakers (2) Wireless antenna (2) Description Produces system sound. Transmits wireless data (not shown, located on either side of the display). 5 6 Å 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 minimzed. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna should not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed. 1­12 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Rear View Components Rear view component descriptions Item Component Power connector Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, or Aircraft Power Adapter. Connects an optional serial device. Connects an optional parallel device, such as an external diskette drive bay or a printer. Connects a network cable. Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable. Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using the External MultiBay-powered USB cable. Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. 1 2 3 Serial connector Parallel connector 4 5 RJ-45 network jack USB connector 6 Self-powered USB connector 7 External monitor connector Hardware Guide 1­13 Notebook Features Rear view component descriptions (Continued) Item Component S-Video jack Description Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. Enables airflow to cool internal components. 8 9 Exhaust vent Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow. 1­14 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Bottom Components Bottom component descriptions Item Component Docking connector Description Connects the notebook to an optional Port Replicator or an Advanced Port Replicator. Allow you to remove the keyboard in order to access system memory. Enables airflow to cool internal components. 1 2 3 Keyboard access screws (2) Intake vent Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow. 4 5 6 Battery release latch Battery bay Hard drive security screw Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Holds the primary battery pack. Secures the hard drive. Hardware Guide 1­15 Notebook Features Bottom component descriptions (Continued) Item Component MultiBay release latch Hard drive retaining screw MiniPCI compartment Description Releases the MultiBay device. Retains the hard drive. Holds an optional wireless LAN or ISDN device. 7 8 9 Ä The FCC does not allow unauthorized MiniPCI devices to be used in this notebook. Installing an unsupported MiniPCI device can prevent your notebook from operating properly and may result in a warning message. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the unauthorized device. Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your MiniPCI device displays in error. 1­16 Hardware Guide Notebook Features Labels Label descriptions Item Component System label Description Provides regulatory information about the notebook. 1 2 The serial number, which is included on the system label, identifies the notebook. You may need this number if you call customer support. COA (Certificate of Authenticity) label WLAN label Contains your Product Key number, which you will need to update or troubleshoot your operating system. Provides regulatory information about the wireless LAN device(s) that are available on some notebook models. 3 You will need this information to use the WLAN device while traveling internationally. Hardware Guide 1­17 Notebook Features Label descriptions (Continued) Item Component Modem label Description Lists the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. 4 5 Bluetooth label You will need this information to use the modem while traveling internationally. Provides regulatory information about the Bluetooth device that is available on some notebook models. You will need this information to use the Bluetooth device while traveling internationally. Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. 1­18 Hardware Guide 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably. Pointing device components Item Component Pointing stick Left and right pointing stick buttons Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 1 2 Hardware Guide 2­1 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing device components (Continued) Item Component TouchPad Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling and double-clicking. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 3 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons 2­2 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To change the pointing stick cap: 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Gently pull off the used pointing stick cap. 3. Push a replacement cap into place. Replacement caps are not included with the notebook. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Hardware Guide 2­3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using one of the connectors on the back panel. An external PS/2 or USB mouse can be connected to the system using the connectors on an optional Advanced Port Replicator. Setting Pointing Device Preferences Mouse Properties in Windows enables you to customize settings for pointing devices, including: Enabling or disabling a pointing device (enabled by default). TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to double-click an object (disabled by default). Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad (disabled by default). Palm Check, which helps prevent moving the pointer unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you type (disabled by default). Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails, are also found in the Mouse Properties window. To access Mouse Properties: In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse icon. In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse icon. 2­4 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Hotkey and shortcut keys, which are preset combinations of the fn key and another key, execute frequently used system functions. Identifying fn and Function Keys Item Component fn key Function keys 1 2 A hotkey is a combination of the fn key and one of the function keys. The icons on the function keys represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook. A shortcut key is a combination of the fn key and a key other than a function key. Hardware Guide 2­5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Initiate Standby Switch between notebook display and external display View battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Display system information Key combination to activate function fn+f3 fn+f4 Key combination to deactivate function Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+esc fn+f8 N/A N/A fn+esc Initiating Standby (fn+f3) When the notebook is on, press the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate Standby. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the notebook is in Standby, the Power/Standby light blinks. To exit Standby, briefly press the power button. The fn+f3 hotkey is set at the factory to initiate Standby. The function of the fn+f3 hotkey, called the "sleep button" in Windows, can be changed. For example, the fn+f3 hotkey can be set to initiate Hibernation instead of Standby. For more information about Standby, Hibernation, and changing the function of the fn+f3 hotkey, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter. 2­6 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among display devices connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video jack on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing the fn+f4 hotkey multiple times will toggle the image between the notebook display, the external monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. The fn+f4 hotkey can also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the notebook. The following five video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: LCD (notebook display) External VGA (most external monitors) S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-Video-in jacks) Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with composite-video-in jacks) DVI-D (external monitors that support the DVI-D interface) video Compositewhen itdevices andinDVI-D can only be connected to the notebook is docked an optional Advanced Port Replicator. Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8) Press fn+f8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. The display indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery pack. Battery pack locations are indicated by number: Location 1 is the primary battery pack. Location 2 is the MultiBay battery pack. Hardware Guide 2­7 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9) Press fn+f9 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to change the brightness level incrementally. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to increase screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to change the brightness level incrementally. Displaying System Information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Press fn+esc a second time to remove the system information from the screen. BIOS date is the version number of The systemdate may display in a decimal format,the system ROM. The BIOS such as 10/19/2002 F.07. Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards The following table describes how certain hotkeys and shortcut keys are used on external keyboards: Notebook keys fn+esc fn+f8 External keyboard keys scroll lock+scroll lock+esc scroll lock+scroll lock+f8 2­8 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Quick Launch Buttons The 3 Quick Launch buttons enable you to perform common functions with a single keystroke. Quick Launch buttons Item Component QuickLock button Description Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display. Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a password and select preferences. For more information, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Security" chapter. Turns the wireless LAN and optional Bluetooth device on and off when these devices are enabled in the software utilities. Sets the notebook to presentation mode, which opens a user-defined application, folder, file, or Web site. The image simultaneously displays on the notebook screen and on a external device connected either to the notebook or an optional port replicator. 1 2 Wireless On/Off button 3 Presentation Mode button Hardware Guide 2­9 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Keypads The notebook has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key. Embedded numeric keypad components Item Component Num lock light num lk key Embedded numeric keypad fn key 1 2 3 4 2­10 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light turns on. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions. The embedded numeric keypad does not work whiletoan external keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook or an optional port replicator. Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on: Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase. Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase. Hardware Guide 2­11 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently, according to whether num lock mode is on or off. For example: When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook turns on. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the notebook turns off. If the external keypad is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on. Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode As You Work To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work, press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the notebook. Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode at Startup To configure the notebook to start up with a connected external keypad in num lock mode, you must set this preference in Computer Setup. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Computer Setup" chapter. To set the notebook to start up with the external keypad enabled: 1. Turn on or restart the notebook. 2. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. To change the language, press f2. For navigation instructions, press f1. 3. Select Advanced > Device Options, then press enter. 2­12 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard 4. Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot field: To enable num lock mode on an external keypad, select the field. To disable num lock mode on an external keypad, clear the field. 5. Press f10. 6. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preference is set when you exit Computer Setup and takes effect when the notebook restarts. Hardware Guide 2­13 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power When the notebook is connected to external AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. When a charged battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook is not connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC power source. For example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the notebook will switch to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the notebook. You can leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external AC power and also protects your work in case of a power outage. On the other hand, battery packs in the notebook slowly discharge when the notebook is turned off. For this reason, the primary battery pack is not shipped inside the notebook and must be inserted before the notebook can run on battery power. Hardware Guide 3­1 Battery Packs If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more, remove the battery pack and store it as described in "Storing a Battery Pack" (later in this chapter) to prolong its life. For more information about leaving your work, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter. compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be Onlythe notebook. For additional information, visit the HPused with Web site at http://www.hp.com or use the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with your notebook, to contact an HP authorized dealer. Identifying Battery Packs The notebook supports up to 2 battery packs: The primary battery pack 1 is an 6- or 8-cell lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in the battery bay. One primary battery pack is included with the notebook. The MultiBay battery pack 2 is an optional 8-cell prismatic lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in the MultiBay. For information about the lights and button on the MultiBay battery pack, refer to "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack" later in this chapter. 3­2 Hardware Guide Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert a battery pack, turn the notebook upside down, then slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. To remove a battery pack, turn the notebook upside down. Then slide and hold the battery release latch 1 as you pull the battery pack 2 from the battery bay. Hardware Guide 3­3 Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert a MultiBay battery pack, turn the notebook upside down, then slide the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated. 3­4 Hardware Guide Battery Packs To remove a MultiBay battery pack, turn the notebook upside down. Then slide and hold the MultiBay release latch 1 as you pull the battery pack 2 from the MultiBay. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the MultiBay when no device is in the MultiBay, insert the weight saver to protect the bay opening. The weight saver can be inserted or removed while the notebook is on, off, in Standby, or in Hibernation. Hardware Guide 3­5 Battery Packs Charging a Battery Pack All battery packs inserted into the notebook charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. Adapter can used to run An optional Aircraft Powerused to chargebe battery pack.the notebook, but it cannot be a A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in use, but it will charge faster when the notebook is off. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. When a battery pack is charging, the battery light on the notebook is on. The light turns off when all battery packs in the system are fully charged. 3­6 Hardware Guide Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may be inaccurate. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery charge indicators: Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. Charging a Primary and MultiBay Battery Pack If a primary battery pack is in the battery bay and a MultiBay battery pack is in the MultiBay, the primary battery pack is the first to charge and the MultiBay battery pack is the first to discharge. Hardware Guide 3­7 Battery Packs Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack This section explains several ways you can determine the amount of charge in your battery pack. Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. If a battery pack has not been used for 1 month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. For calibration instructions, refer to "Calibrating a Battery Pack" later in this chapter. Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge displays.