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HP Pavilion Notebook PC
Setup Guide
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Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein.
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HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP Pavilion Notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding. Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement. Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not
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Transfer of Rights in Software. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are terminated and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party. Sublicensing and Distribution. Customer may not lea
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Contents Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC........................................................................... 7 Taking Inventory .......................................................................................................... 8 Software provided on your Pavilion ....................................................................... 8 To find more information........................................................................................ 9 Identifying the Parts of th
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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer.............................................................. 43 Installing RAM Modules ............................................................................................ 44 Removing RAM Modules........................................................................................... 45 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................... 46 Expanding the Hibernate Partition...........
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setup Guide 7
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory Taking Inventory • HP Pavilion Notebook PC. • Main battery. • AC adapter and power cord. • Telephone cord—if your Pavilion includes a modem. • Quick Start sheet. • The Pavilion Setup Guide. • Pavilion Recovery CD, which includes Windows recovery and Windows drivers. • Microsoft Windows manual. Software provided on your Pavilion Software Function QuickLink III Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax software—and permits data transfer. Ado
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Taking Inventory Intuit Quicken 2000 Allows you to manage and organize your finances, including checkbook balancing, bill paying, and budget development. Ravisent DVD Player For computers with a DVD drive, controls DVD play. HP e-center Provides easy access to preferred Internet sites that enhance business productivity. HP DiagTools Provides basic and advanced hardware diagnostic tests. To find more information Congratulations! Your HP Pavilion Notebook PC se
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Front view 1 Latch to open the Pavilion 2 Built-in microphone 3 Blue power button 4 Status lights 5 Built-in speakers 6 Touch pad (pointing device) 7 Click buttons 8 CD player power (on selected CD-ROM and DVD models) 10 Setup Guide
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook 9 CD player buttons (on selected CD-ROM and DVD models) 10 CD-ROM drive or DVD drive 11 Kensington lock slot (security connector) 12 Modem phone jack (on selected models) Side view 13 PC Card eject buttons 14 PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower) 15 Floppy disk drive Setup Guide 11
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Rear view 16 Parallel port 17 Serial port 18 VGA port (external monitor) 19 Audio out (external speaker) 20 Microphone jack 21 Infrared port 22 USB port 23 PS/2 port 24 AC adapter jack 12 Setup Guide
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Bottom view 25 Battery 26 Battery latch 27 RAM expansion cover 28 Hard disk drive 29 Hard disk drive latch and locking screw 30 System-off button (for resetting computer) 31 Port replicator connector Setup Guide 13
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook Status lights 1 Power 2 AC connected 3 Battery 4 Caps Lock 5Num Lock 6 Scroll Lock 7 Floppy disk drive access 8 Hard disk drive access 9 CD-ROM or DVD access 14 Setup Guide
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer Setting Up the Computer To install the battery WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer by sliding the battery
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer To connect a phone line Selected Pavilion models have a built-in modem. If your computer does not have one, you can instead use a PC Card modem or an external modem to connect to a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone cable into the (modem) phone jack on the computer. Be sure the cable clicks into place. 2. Plug the other end of the phone cable into a telephone jack. (If the phone cable does not fit your telephone jack, you may nee
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer The power status light (see “Status lights” on page 14) reports the following: • Steady green light: computer is on. • Slow blinking: computer is in System Standby or Suspend mode. • No light: computer is off or in Hibernate mode. See “Managing Power Consumption” on page 38 for information about turning off your Pavilion. Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in th
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer Before you begin, connect the AC adapter to your notebook, since your battery may not be sufficiently charged to complete the Windows setup. Also, be sure to connect the notebook to the phone line. For information on connecting your modem, see “To connect a phone line” on page 16. 1. Press the blue power button. 2. The Windows Setup program starts automatically. 3. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. For additional in
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer By fax If a printer is connected to your computer, you can print a copy of your registration and register by fax. You will find the fax number on the registration form. Hint Be sure to provide a Personal Identifier during registration, such as your mother’s maiden name or any other short set of characters that you always remember. Whenever you call for service, this information allows us to authenticate you as the owner of this noteboo
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Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC Setting Up the Computer 2. Reset the power management features. • Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management. • Reset power management features as you prefer. (For example, you can use the pulldown menu under Power schemes and select the Portable/Laptop power scheme, which is appropriate for most mobile users.) • Click Apply and click OK. 20 Setup Guide
