HP Compaq Notebook Installation instructions

Hardware Guide
hp compaq notebook series
Document Part Number: 309971-001
April 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.

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Hardware Guide
First Edition April 2003
Document Part Number: 309971-001

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Contents
1 Notebook Features
Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Front View Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using a Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Using the Pointing Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Using an External Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Setting Pointing Device Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Fn and Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference . . . . . . . 2–6
Initiating Standby (Fn+F3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Switching Display and Image (Fn+F4) . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 2–8
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
(Fn+F9 and Fn+F10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Displaying System Information (Fn+esc) . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with
External Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

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Using Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Using the Internal Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Using an External Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
3 Battery Packs
Inserting or Removing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . 3–2
Using the Optional Travel Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery . . . . . . . . 3–7
Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . 3–13
Displaying Charge Information
on a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
When to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
How to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
Conserving Power as You Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
Selecting Power Conservation Settings. . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20
Finding More Power Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21
4HardDrive
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Hard Drive Activity Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Replacing the Primary Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

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5 Audio and Video
Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Using the Microphone Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Using the Audio Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Using Video Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Connecting a Device to the S-Video Out Jack . . . . . 5–4
Changing the Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
6 Communication Devices
Connecting a Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Using the RJ-11 Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Using Standby with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
Using Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
7 External Devices
Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Enabling USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Using an Optional External MultiBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

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8 Hardware Upgrades
Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Using SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Removing an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Adding a Memory Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Upgrading the Memory Module in the
Primary Memory Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Increasing RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14
9 Specifications
Notebook Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Modem Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Index

Hardware Guide 1–1
1
Notebook Features
Pointing Device Components
Pointing Device Components
Item Component Description
1Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right pointing stick
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.

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Notebook Features
3TouchPad 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.
4Left and right TouchPad
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
Pointing Device Components (Continued)
Item Component Description

Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1–3
Top Components
Top Components
Item Component Description
1Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable you to access common
functions with a single keystroke.
2Power button When the notebook is*
■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 shut down 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 this CD to the
Software Guide, “Power” chapter.

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Notebook Features
3Volume control buttons Increase, decrease, and mute the
system volume.
4Function keys Execute frequently used system
functions when pressed in
combination with the Fn key.
5Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
6Display release latch
recess
Secures the display when it is closed.
7Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
8Fn key Executes frequently used system
functions when pressed in
combination with another key.
Not
shown Primary memory
compartment (not shown,
located under the
keyboard)
Contains the primary memory slot.
Top Components (Continued)
Item Component Description

Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1–5
Left Side Components
Left Side Components
Item Component Description
1Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device
for wireless communication.
2PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
3PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
4Secure Digital (SD) slot Accepts SD memory cards used as
removable storage devices.
5Audio line-out jack Connects optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
6Microphone input jack Connects an optional monaural
microphone.
7Speaker Produces system sound.

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Notebook Features
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Item Component Description
1Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
the notebook.
2Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
3Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo 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.

Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1–7
Front View Components
Front View Components
Item Component Description
1Antenna (2) Send and receive wireless Local Area
Network (LAN) signals.
ÄThe antenna covers are not
removeable. Removing the
covers can cause damage to
the antenna.
2Display release latch Opens the notebook.
3Microphone Inputs single-channel sound.

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Notebook Features
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Item Component Description
1S-Video out jack Connects an optional S-Video device,
such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
overhead projector, or video
capture card.
2External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
or overhead projector.
3USB connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant
devices to the notebook using a
standard USB cable.
4Self-powered USB
connector
Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant
devices to the notebook using a
standard USB cable, or an optional
External MultiBay to the notebook
using the External MultiBay-Powered
USB cable.

Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1–9
5DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter or an
optional Automobile Power
Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power
Adapter, or DC cable.
6RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable.
7RJ-11 jack Connects a modem cable.
8Rear panel connector cover Closes to cover the connectors. This
cover can be removed by removing the
screws that secure it to the notebook.
Rear Panel Components (Continued)
Item Component Description

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Notebook Features
Bottom Components
Bottom Components
Item Component Description
1Travel battery connector Connects the optional travel battery
bay. The travel battery connector has a
plastic cover that must be opened
before connecting the travel
battery bay.
2Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional
Port Replicator.
3Mini PCI compartment Contains the mini PCI wireless card.
4Intake vents Enable airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo 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.

Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1–11
5Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack
from the battery bay.
6Quick Check button Displays the percentage of a full
charge remaining on a battery pack
using the Quick Check lights.
7Battery power gauge Indicates the charge remaining on a
battery pack.
8Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
9Memory expansion
compartment
Contains 1 memory expansion slot for
optional memory expansion boards.
Bottom Components (Continued)
Item Component Description

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Notebook Features
Lights
Lights
Item Component Description
1Hard drive activity On: The hard drive is being accessed.
2Num lock On: Num lock is on or the embedded
numeric keypad is enabled.
3Caps lock On: Caps lock is on.
4Scroll lock On: Scroll lock is on.
5Wireless on/off On: The wireless mini PCI card and/or
Bluetooth are on.
Off: The wireless mini PCI card and
Bluetooth are off.

Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1–13
6Power/Standby On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
7Battery 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.
Lights (Continued)
Item Component Description

Hardware Guide 2–1
2
Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using a Pointing Device
By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be
used interchangeably.
Pointing device components