User manual HP COMPAQ NC6400 - Software Guide

Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 372368-002 March 2005 This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of the hardware and software features available on your notebook. It also includes details about managing notebook power and security, as well as specifications that may be helpful when you travel with the notebook. © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. 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Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Second Edition March 2005 First Edition February 2005 Reference Number: nc8200, nw8200, nx8200 Document Part Number: 372368-002 Contents 1 Component ID Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­3 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­5 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­7 Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­8 Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­10 Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­11 Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­12 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­14 Additional Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­16 Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­17 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­17 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­1 Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­4 Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown . . . . . . 2­7 Default Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off . . . . . . 2­9 Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 Hardware and Software Guide iii Contents Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation . . . . . . . . Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Power Options Window . . . . . . . . . Displaying the Power Meter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting or Changing a Power Scheme. . . . . . . . . . . Using a Security Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­11 2­12 2­13 2­14 2­14 2­15 2­15 2­16 2­18 2­19 2­20 2­21 2­22 2­24 2­25 2­28 2­32 2­34 2­35 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­1 Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­3 Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) . . . . 3­4 Mouse Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­5 Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­6 Hotkey Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­7 Using Hotkey Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­8 Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8). . . . . 3­10 Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9) . . . . . . . . . . 3­10 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­11 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . 3­12 iv Hardware and Software Guide Contents Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Quick Launch Buttons Software . . . . . . . . . Info Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­15 3­15 3­16 3­21 4 Multimedia Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­1 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­4 Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­5 Using the S-Video-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­6 Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­7 Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­8 Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­8 Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­9 Enabling AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­10 Changing DVD Region Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­10 5 Drives Drive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­2 IDE Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­3 Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­4 Removing the Primary Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­4 Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­7 MultiBay II Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­9 MultiBay II Security Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­9 MultiBay II Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­10 MultiBay II Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­12 Removing an Optical Disc (With Power) . . . . . . . . 5­15 Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power) . . . . . 5­16 Displaying Optical Disc Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­17 Avoiding Standby or Hibernation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­17 Hardware and Software Guide v Contents 6 PC Cards What Is a PC Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­1 PC Card Insertion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­2 PC Card Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­4 7 SD Cards What Is an SD Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­1 SD Card Insertion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­2 SD Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­3 8 Memory Modules What Is a Memory Module? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­1 Expansion Memory Module Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­2 Primary Memory Module Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­7 Hibernation File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­13 9 USB Devices What Is USB?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating System and Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9­1 9­2 9­2 9­3 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter . Modem Region Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preinstalled Communication Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10­1 10­2 10­3 10­4 10­7 10­7 vi Hardware and Software Guide Contents 11 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­6 Using a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­7 Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­8 Installing Wireless Software (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 11­8 Troubleshooting Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­10 Bluetooth (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­11 Device Power States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­13 Turning On the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­15 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices . . . . . . . . 11­16 Infrared Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­17 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 11­18 Using Standby with Infrared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­18 Mobile Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11­19 12 Security Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­1 Security Preferences in Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 12­4 Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­4 HP and Windows Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 12­6 HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­7 Setting HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . 12­8 Entering HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . 12­9 Power-On Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­9 Setting a Power-On Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­9 Entering a Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­10 Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart . . . . . 12­11 Hardware and Software Guide vii Contents DriveLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a DriveLock Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a DriveLock Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requiring a DriveLock Password at Restart. . . . . Changing a DriveLock Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing DriveLock Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabling a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firewall Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader . . . . . . . . Inserting a Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing a Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Embedded Security for ProtectTools . . . . . . . . . . Credential Manager for ProtectTools . . . . . . . . . . BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . Smart Card Security for ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . Optional Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12­12 12­13 12­14 12­14 12­15 12­16 12­17 12­18 12­20 12­21 12­23 12­24 12­25 12­25 12­26 12­27 12­28 12­29 12­30 12­31 12­32 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Setup Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13­2 13­3 13­4 13­4 13­5 13­7 13­7 viii Hardware and Software Guide Contents 14 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 14­2 Accessing Notebook Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­2 Software Updates and the HP Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . 14­4 Downloading a ROM Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­4 Downloading Other HP Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­6 System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­8 Safeguarding Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­8 Altiris Local Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­8 Using System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­10 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications. . . . . . . . . 14­12 Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­13 Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­13 Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­14 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14­15 15 Notebook Care Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning an Optional External Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15­2 15­3 15­4 15­4 15­5 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16­1 Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . 16­2 A Specifications Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A­1 Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A­2 Hardware and Software Guide ix Contents B MultiBoot Default Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bootable Devices in Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MultiBoot Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MultiBoot Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a New Default Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences . . . . . . . . . B­2 B­4 B­5 B­6 B­6 B­7 B­8 C HP Client Management Solutions Configuration and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Management and Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP Client Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altiris PC Transplant Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Software Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C­2 C­3 C­3 C­5 C­5 Index x Hardware and Software Guide 1 Component ID Top Components Lights Component Description On: The notebook is on. Blinking: The notebook is in standby mode. 1 Power/standby lights (2) (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1­1 Component ID Component Description On: An integrated wireless device (select models only) has been turned on. Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: 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 blinks more quickly. Off: If the notebook is connected to external power, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to external power, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. On: A drive in the hard drive bay or external MultiBay II is being accessed. On: System sound is off. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. On: Caps lock is on. 2 Wireless lights (2) 3 Battery light 4 5 6 7 IDE drive light Volume mute light Num lock light Caps lock light 1­2 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Pointing Devices Pointing device features vary by model. Component Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button 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. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the middle button on an external mouse. 1 2 3 Pointing stick (select models only) Left pointing stick button (select models only) TouchPad* 4 5 Left TouchPad button* Middle TouchPad button (select models only) (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1­3 Component ID Component Description Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Scrolls up or down. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Functions like the middle button on an external mouse. 6 7 8 9 Right TouchPad button* TouchPad scroll zone* Right pointing stick button (select models only) Middle pointing stick button (select models only) *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, refer to the "Mouse Properties" section in Chapter 3. 1­4 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Buttons Component Description Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on. When the notebook is Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, press to turn off the notebook. In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation. stopped If the system hasMicrosoft® responding and Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power/standby button for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook. 1 2 Display switch* Power/standby button* (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1­5 Component ID Component Description Enables you to view a list of commonly used software solutions. Enables and disables wireless LAN or Bluetooth® devices (select models only). Turns on Presentation mode. Turns off notebook sound. Decreases notebook sound. Increases notebook sound. 3 4 Info Center button Wireless button* 5 6 7 8 Presentation mode button Volume mute button Volume down button Volume up button *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of power features, refer to the "Power Options" section in Chapter 2. For information about changing the functions of wireless features, refer to the "Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)" section in Chapter 11. 1­6 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Keys Component Description Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. 1 Function keys (f3, f4, f8­f11) fn key 2 3 4 5 Windows logo key Windows applications key Keypad keys Hardware and Software Guide 1­7 Component ID Front Components Component Description Send and receive wireless device signals. 1 Wireless antennae (2)* 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 minimized. 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. (Continued) 1­8 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Component Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. Opens the notebook. 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch *The antennae are available only on select models. The antennae are not visible from the outside of the notebook. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. Hardware and Software Guide 1­9 Component ID Rear Components Component Description Connects an AC adapter or an optional automobile or aircraft adapter. Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. 1 2 Power connector External monitor port 1­10 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Right-Side Components Component Description Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Records sound. Connects an optional monaural microphone. Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to the notebook. The External MultiBay must also be connected to an external power source. Holds an optional MultiBay II device. Connects an optional serial device. 1 Audio-out (headphone) jack 2 3 4 Internal microphone Audio-in (microphone) jack USB ports (2) 5 6 MultiBay II Serial port Hardware and Software Guide 1­11 Component ID Left-Side Components Left-side components vary by model. Component Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. 1 Security cable slot Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. 2 3 RJ-45 (network) jack RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a network cable. Connects a modem cable. (Continued) 1­12 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Component Description Is a 7-pin, dual-purpose jack. It connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be used with the notebook. Enables airflow to cool internal components. 4 S-Video-out jack 5 Vent Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. 6 7 1394 port (4-pin) USB port Connects an optional 4-pin 1394 device, such as a camcorder. Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to the notebook. The External MultiBay must be connected to an external power source. Accepts Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards. Accepts smart cards. Supports optional Type I or Type II PC Cards. Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot. 8 9 q SD Card slot Smart card reader PC Card slot PC Card eject button Hardware and Software Guide 1­13 Component ID Bottom Components Component Description Holds the primary battery pack. Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. The primary battery locking latch must be in the unlocked position. Holds a standard size business card. Holds the primary hard drive. Enable airflow to cool internal components. 1 2 Primary battery bay Primary battery release latch 3 4 5 Business card holder Hard drive bay Vents (5) Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. (Continued) 1­14 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Component Description Contains one memory slot. Secures the primary battery pack into the battery bay. This latch must be set to unlock to release the battery. Connects an optional travel battery. Connects the notebook to an optional docking device. 6 7 Memory module compartment Primary battery locking latch 8 9 Travel battery connector Docking connector Hardware and Software Guide 1­15 Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description Enables the notebook to run on electrical power and charges the battery pack. Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. Adapts the modem cable for a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. Connects a modem to a telephone jack or a country-specific modem adapter. 1 AC adapter 2 3 4 5 Power cord* Primary battery pack* Modem adapter* Modem cable* *Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by region and country. Battery packs vary by model. 1­16 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Additional Components Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook. Location of labels may vary by model. Service Tag--Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You might need the product number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. To display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity--Contains the Microsoft Windows Product Key. You might need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Regulatory label--Provides regulatory information about the notebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Modem Approval label--Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. You might need this information when traveling internationally. The Modem Approval label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Wireless certification labels--Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the device has been approved 1­17 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID for use is included with your notebook. You might need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the notebook. 1­18 Hardware and Software Guide 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations Component Description On: The notebook is on. Blinking: The notebook is in standby mode. 1 Power/standby light (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 2­1 Power Component Description When the notebook is Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, press to turn off the notebook. In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation. stopped If the system hasMicrosoft responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power/standby button for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook. 2 Power/standby button* 3 4 fn+f3 Battery light Initiates standby. Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: 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. Off: If the notebook is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. (Continued) 2­2 Hardware and Software Guide Power Component Description On: The notebook is on. Blinking: The notebook is in standby mode. Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on. 5 Power/standby light 6 Display switch* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of power features, refer to the "Power Options" section, later in this chapter. Hardware and Software Guide 2­3 Power Power Sources The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks. Task Work in most software applications Recommended Power Source Charged battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: AC adapter Optional AC adapter Optional docking device Optional automobile or aircraft adapter External power supplied through one of the following devices: AC adapter Optional AC adapter Optional docking device Optional automobile or aircraft adapter External power supplied through AC adapter Optional AC adapter Optional docking device Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to a CD or DVD 2­4 Hardware and Software Guide Power Standby and Hibernation Standby and hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or by the system. Refer to the "Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown" section, later in this chapter, for details about when to use each setting. Standby Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your notebook in standby for extended periods. Connect the notebook to an external power source. Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared. When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where you left off. Saving your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is a recommended precaution. When the notebook is in standby, the power/standby light blinks. Hardware and Software Guide 2­5 Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook is changed during hibernation, restoring from hibernation may not be possible. When the notebook is in hibernation: Do not dock or undock the notebook in a docking device. Do not add or remove memory modules. Do not insert or remove any hard drives. Do not connect or disconnect external devices. Do not insert or remove a PC Card or a Secure Digital (SD) Card. Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the notebook. When you restore from hibernation, your work returns to the screen where you left off. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to restore from hibernation. You can disable hibernation. However, if hibernation is disabled, and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work while power is on or when standby has been initiated. In the Power Options window, hibernation is not displayed as an option if it has been disabled. You must enable hibernation in order to select it in the Power Options window. To verify that hibernation is enabled: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Be sure that the Enable hibernation check box is selected. 2­6 Hardware and Software Guide Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down your notebook. When You Leave Your Work Initiating standby clears the screen and uses less power than leaving the notebook on. Your work returns instantly to the screen when you resume from standby. Initiating hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than standby. Shutting down the notebook and removing the battery pack is recommended to extend the life of the battery pack when the notebook will be disconnected from external power for an extended period. For details on battery pack storage, refer to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section, later in this chapter. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain Make sure that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you are operating the notebook on battery power and do not have access to an external power supply. If the battery pack fails, hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file and shuts down the notebook. If you pause your work when the power supply is uncertain, it is recommended that you do one of the following: Initiate hibernation. Shut down the notebook. Save your work, and then initiate standby. Hardware and Software Guide 2­7 Power When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using optical drive media. Doing so may result in possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality. Standby and hibernation interfere with the use of infrared and Bluetooth® communication and optical drive media. Note the following guidelines: If the notebook is in standby or hibernation, you cannot initiate an infrared or Bluetooth transmission. If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated while an optical drive medium (such as a CD or DVD) is in use: Your playback may be interrupted. You may see a warning message: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?" Select No. You may need to restart the playback to resume audio and video. 2­8 Hardware and Software Guide Power Default Power Settings The following tables describe the factory power settings on the notebook. You can change many of these settings according to your preference. For more information on changing power settings, refer to the "Power Options" section, later in this chapter. Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Turn on the notebook. Procedure Press the power/standby button. Result The power/standby lights are turned on. The operating system is loaded. Pressing the button power/standby turns on the notebook from standby, hibernation, or shutdown. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 2­9 Power Task Turn off the notebook.* Procedure Save your work and close all open applications. Then: Press the power/standby button, and then follow the on-screen instructions (if displayed) for shutting down the notebook. ­ or ­ Shut down the notebook through the operating system using one of the following procedures: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Press the Windows logo key, and then select Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Result The power/standby lights are turned off. The operating system is shut down. The notebook is turned off. Turn off the display while the power is on. Close the notebook. Closing the notebook activates the display switch, which initiates standby. This conserves battery power. *If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook with these procedures, refer to the "Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures" section, later in this chapter. 2­10 Hardware and Software Guide Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task Initiate standby. Procedure With the notebook on, perform one of the following actions: Press fn+f3. Close the display. Select Start > Turn Off Computer> Standby. (If the standby option is not displayed, press the shift key.) No action required. If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. (Default setting) If the notebook is attached to external power, the system does not initiate standby. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window. Press the power/standby button. Result The power/standby lights blink. The screen is cleared. Allow the system to initiate standby. The power/standby lights blink. The screen is cleared. Resume from user-initiated or system-initiated standby. The power/standby lights are turned on. Your work returns to the screen. Hardware and Software Guide 2­11 Power Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Initiate hibernation. Procedure With the notebook on, select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and hold the shift key.) Result The power/standby lights are turned off. The screen is cleared. If the notebook is inresume standby, you must from standby before you can initiate hibernation. Allow the system to initiate hibernation (with hibernation enabled). No action required. If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates hibernation after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or when the battery pack(s) reach a critical low-battery condition. If the notebook is connected to external power, the system does not initiate hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window. Restore from user-initiated or system-initiated hibernation. Press the power/standby button. The power/standby lights are turned on. Your work returns to the screen. The power/standby lights are turned off. The screen is cleared. Ä If the system initiated hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power/standby button. Do not restore power until the power/standby light is turned off. 2­12 Hardware and Software Guide Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved data. If the notebook is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select Shut Down. Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds. Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to the "Storing a Battery Pack" section, later in this chapter. Power Options Many default power settings can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the default settings for the power/standby button. By default, when the notebook is on: Pressing the fn+f3 hotkey initiates standby. The display switch initiates standby. The display switch is activated by closing the display. Hardware and Software Guide 2­13 Power Accessing the Power Options Window To access the Power Options window: » Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar). Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. ­ or ­ » Displaying the Power Meter Icon The Power Meter icon is in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) by default. The icon changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or on external power. Double-click the icon to display the Power Options window. To hide or show the Power Meter icon in the notification area: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Select or clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box. 4. Select Apply. 5. Select OK. cannot have If youthe icon see an icon you Selectplaced in the notification area, may be hidden. the arrow or vertical bar in the notification area and expand it to view hidden icons. 2­14 Hardware and Software Guide Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options window assigns power levels to system components. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or on external power. You can also set a power scheme that initiates standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify. To set a power scheme: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Select the Power Schemes tab. 3. Select the power scheme you wish to modify, and adjust the options in the lists on the screen. 4. Select Apply.