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To find more information

The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related products.
Source Startup Guide Online Reference Guide
Description and Location This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information. The full Reference Guide is shipped on the computers hard drive, and provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. For Windows XP, the HP Library is in the Help and Support Center. For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. This is shipped with your computer and contains information about using the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer. www.hp.com/notebooks. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). www.hp.com/go/support. This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure your notebook computer in a corporate, networked environment. Located at the HP Customer Care Web site.
Online HP Notes Microsoft Windows manual HP Notebook Web Site HP Customer Care Web Site Corporate Evaluators Guide (this guide)
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer
Identifying Parts of the Computer

Front View

1. One-Touch buttons. 2. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation. 3. Keyboard status lights (left to right: Caps Lock, Num Lock, Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock). 4. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and off. 5. Built-in microphone. 6. Pointing stick (pointing device). 7. Touch pad, click and scroll buttons. 8. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, charging status for main battery, and charging status for secondary battery.
9. Module eject latch. 10. Volume control. 11. Audio-off button and audio-off light. 12. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in. 13. Infrared port. 14. S-video port (TV-out). 15. System-off switch. 16. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 17. Computer open/close latch.

Back View

18. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 19. Two universal serial bus ports (USB). 20. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device. 21. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device, or to connect the floppy disk drive externally.
22. External monitor port. 23. Docking port. 24. AC adapter jack. 25. Modem port (on certain models). 26. LAN port. 27. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). 28. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (on certain models).

Bottom View

29. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module. 30. Main battery. 31. Main battery latch.
32. Hard disk drive. 33. RAM cover. 34. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).

Status Lights

The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following diagram shows the status lights on the front of the computer.
1. Power mode. On: the computer is on (even if the display is off). Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. 2. Hard disk drive activity. On: computer is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Main battery status. Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. Off: the AC adapter is not connected. 4. Secondary battery status. Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Blinking: the battery has a fault. Off: the AC adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the battery is not charging.
The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks.
1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keysotherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active.
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

WARNING
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC on page 44. If you are using your notebook computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. When you set up your computer for the first time, youll install and charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program.

Step 1: Install the battery
Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you should install it: 1. Turn the computer upside down.
2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it clicks into place.
To remove the battery 1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following: Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode. Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Slide the batterys release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.

Step 2: Connect AC power

Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). Plug in the AC adapter, and connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the computer. The computers battery then starts charging.
While the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3.
Step 3: Connect a phone line
If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You must not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesnt fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the built-in modem.
For details about using the modem, see Using the Modem on page 58.
Step 4: Turn on the computer
Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically.
If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an houror 23 hours to charge it fully.

Step 5: Set up Windows

Your notebook computer has Microsoft Windows preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The first time you turn on your computer, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you can customize your setup. 1. Follow the Setup programs instructions as they appear on the screen. If the program prompts you to enter the Product ID code, you will find this code on the bottom of the computer. 2. If your computer has a modem, check the modems country or region settings: Windows 98: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Modems, then click Dialing Properties. Windows 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Phone and Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab. Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.
Step 6: Register your notebook
Be sure to register your computer. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you will receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during registration allows us to provide you with better products and services. Registering your computer does the following: Records your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to service, support, and information. Records your ownership of the Windows 98 or XP operating system with Microsoft. If you have Windows 2000, please contact Microsoft separately to register the operating system. You can register while setting up Windows, or later in any of three ways: by modem, by phone, or by fax. For some countries and models, an HP notebook registration icon is available on the desktop. By modem If your computer does not have a built-in modem, you can register after you set up a PC Card modem or an external modemor you can register by phone or fax. If you are not prompted to register, you can click the Register button in the welcome screen. Make sure the phone line is connected to the modem port and follow the onscreen instructions. If you choose not to register right away, you can do so by modem later by doubleclicking the Registration icon on the desktop (if available). Make sure the phone line is connected and follow the onscreen instructions. The icon disappears after you register. By phone You can register by calling your HP Customer Care Center. See To contact HP for support or service on page 188 for the phone number. By fax If you have a printer connected to your computer, you can print a registration form and fax it to HP. Double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop (if available), and print the registration form. You will find the fax number on the form.

To respond to a low-battery warning
The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. The computer first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you do not restore power within a short time, the computer goes into Hibernate mode. Once the computer enters Hibernate mode in this way, you wont be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following: Replace the battery with a charged one. See Step 1: Install the battery on page 22. Plug in the AC adapter. See Step 2: Connect AC power on page 24. Install a charged secondary battery in the plug-in module bay. See To use additional batteries on page 54.
If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to work while your battery recharges.

To recharge the battery

The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into an AC outlet. The computer is normally warm while recharging. Dont recharge the computer in a briefcase or other confined space, or its battery could overheat. To recharge the main battery, plug the AC adapter into the computer. To recharge a secondary battery, plug the AC adapter into the computer and insert the battery into the module bay. The main battery will recharge first, then the secondary battery will recharge. To get the longest operating time, wait until the batterys charge is below 50% before recharging, then charge it fully (100%). Charging can take up to approximately 2 hours. You can continue working while the battery charges. A fully charged battery can operate the computer for up to approximately 45 hours, depending on your computers model, power management settings, and level of use.
To use additional batteries
You can install a secondary battery in your computers plug-in module bay. See Using Plug-In Modules on page 74 for information about installing plug-in modules. For instructions on replacing the main battery, see Step 1: Install the battery on page 22.
To get the most from your batteries
Follow these suggestions to make your batterys power last as long as possible. Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a drive in the module bay, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). Put the computer in Standby mode whenever you are not using it for a short while: press the blue sleep button for approximately one second, or click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Standby. Put the computer in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session, but will not be using the computer for several hours: press Fn+F12. Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power. If your computer has a multispeed processor and uses Windows 98 or 2000, use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power)see How the computer manages power automatically on page 50. If your computer has a wireless on-off button, turn off the wireless function when youre not using it. Press the wireless on-off button so the light turns off. Change settings in BIOS Setup to emphasize low power usesee To run the BIOS Setup utility on page 177. You can set the graphics mode and display backlight to use reduced power. If you have an I/O PC Cardthat is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a network cardremove it when youre not using it. Some I/O cards use significant power even while theyre inactive. If you work with an application that uses the serial port or an I/O PC Card, exit the application when you finish using it. Install another batterysee To use additional batteries on page 54. If your main battery is rated at 11.1 volts (check its label), purchase a replacement main battery, which is rated at 14.8 volts.

If you are connecting to an access point or computer that is using Lucent/Agere-based software, you must set up compatible encryption on your computer. You can enter the encryption key manually. If you know only the Lucent/Agere passphrase, you must convert it to the corresponding key. If this option is not available on the Encryption tab, click Start, Programs, HP Wireless LAN, and use the encryption key converter.
To prepare for connections (Windows XP)
Before you can connect your computer to a particular 802.11 wireless network, you have to configure the computer for the specific wireless connection. Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you can connect directly to other computers in an adhoc network. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections. 2. Double-click the wireless connection to show its status, then click Properties. 3. On the General tab, edit network settings as needed for your local network. See your network administrator. You can also display an icon in the taskbar when connected to a network. 4. On the Wireless Networks tab, view the wireless networks available within range. Each network SSID is listed. Click the network you want and click Configure. 5. If the wireless network uses standard encrypted communication, uncheck the automatic key option, then select the following parameterssee your network administrator for the required settings: Key: ASCII passphrase or hexadecimal key string. Key format: ASCII for passphrase, hexadecimal for key string. Key length: smaller number for 64-bit encryption, larger number for 128-bit. 6. Click OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred networks. The computer automatically connects to the first preferred network thats within range if wireless communication is turned onsee To turn wireless communication on and off, below.
If you are connecting to non-Windows XP access points or computers that are using software from different manufacturers, you must set up compatible encryption on your computer. You can use the same hexadecimal encryption key on all units. If you know only an ASCII passphrase, you should convert it to the corresponding hexadecimal key. Click Start, All Programs, HP Wireless LAN, and use the encryption key converter. Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network (AdHoc) You can set up a new network available to other local computers. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections. 2. Double-click the wireless connection to show its status, then click Properties. 3. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add to create a new network. 4. Type a name for the new network. 5. If you want to use encrypted communication, uncheck the automatic key option, then select the following parameters: Key: ASCII passphrase or hexadecimal key string. Key format: ASCII for passphrase, hexadecimal for key string. Key length: smaller number for 64-bit encryption, larger number for 128-bit. 6. Mark the option to make this a computer-to-computer (adhoc) network. 7. Click OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred networks and becomes available to other computers.

If you need to use both displays at once, press Fn+F5 repeatedly until the image shows on both displays. With the default display settings, the external monitor uses the same settings as the internal display. The external monitor displays the same image as the internal display, regardless of the screen area, colors, and other settings, and the refresh rate is the same for as the internal display (60 Hz). If you use only the external monitor, you can select different settings that arent limited by the internal display. If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to only the external monitor. An alternative is to make one display a secondary display so you can select independent refresh rates: 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). 2. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, then the Displays or Monitor tab. Set the refresh rate on the Monitor tab. Adjusting monitor resolution and other settings 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also available. For an external monitor, the computer supports screen area settings up to 1600 1200, color settings up to 16M (24- or 32-bit), and refresh rates up to at least 75 Hz. Lower screen area settings support higher refresh rates, except that supports only 60 Hz. The capabilities of external monitors vary greatly, and the display quality of your monitor may not be optimal at higher settings. Using dual display mode (Windows 98 or XP) You can extend your desktop by connecting an external monitor to your computer. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Windows 98: right-click display 2, and select Enabled. Windows XP: click the second display, then select the option to extend the desktop. You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However, using the Extended Desktop requires video memory to be shared. For this reason, higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected behavior on the displays. We recommend starting with resolution on the external display and 64K colors (16-bit) on both displays. You can try higher settings to see whether they work for your applications. In addition, certain operations such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may have to use lower display settings.

Windows 2000 retail or shelf version is not capable of running the newest hardware contained within the HP notebook. Upon completion of the Windows 2000 install you will have many unidentified hardware items as listed below. Other Devices Ethernet controller Multimedia device Network adapter PCI device PCI communications device Video adapter IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers Standard PCI dual channel IDE Mouse Standard PS/2 mouse Universal Serial Bus Controllers Standard USB controller
To install the chipset driver (Intel 830 series)
If you have installed retail Windows you need to install the Intel chipset driver. The driver is contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\830M subdirectory on the Recovery CD. This will install support for IDE controllers, USB controllers, and several system devices. To install or upgrade the Intel chipset driver: 1. Run SETUP.EXE from the driver directory on your Recovery CD (\HP\DRIVERS\830M). 2. Follow the onscreen directions to complete installation. 3. Upon successful completion you will be asked to reboot your computer, choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now (even if you have other drivers to install at this time), then click Finish.
To install video support (ATI Mobility Radeon)
If you have installed retail Windows you need to install the ATI video driver. The driver is contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO subdirectory on the Recovery CD. To install or upgrade the ATI video driver: 1. Run SETUP.EXE from the driver directory on your Recovery CD (\HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO). 2. Follow the onscreen directions to complete installation. 3. There may be messages about the driver not having a digital signature, select Yes to all these message boxes. 4. Upon successful completion you will be asked to reboot your computer, choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now if you have no other drivers to install. Otherwise, choose No, I will restart my computer later and continue to next step.
To install audio support (ESS Allegro series)
If you have installed retail Windows you need to install the ESS audio driver. The driver is contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\AUDIO subdirectory on the Recovery CD. To install or upgrade the ESS audio driver: 1. Run ESSETUP.EXE from the driver directory on your Recovery CD (\HP\DRIVERS\AUDIO). 2. Follow the onscreen directions to complete installation. Upon successful completion you will be asked to reboot your computer, choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now if you have no other drivers to install. Otherwise, choose No, I will restart my computer later and continue to next step.

To install SCSI docking support (SymBIOS)
If you have installed retail Windows and you also own the F1477A or F1477B full docking station you must install the SCSI docking support. The driver is contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\DOCKING\SCSI subdirectory on the Recovery CD. To install or upgrade the SCSI docking driver: 1. Insert your (powered off) notebook computer into the docking station. Press the blue ON button on the notebook or the left side of the docking station if the system does not turn on automatically. After Windows 98 finishes booting it will build a docking profile and discover the new hardware and start the Add Hardware Wizard. 2. At the Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 3. Select Search for Driver, and click Next. 4. Select Specify Location, and click Next. 5. Enter D:\HP\DRIVERS\DOCKING\SCSI into the search path. This assumes D: as the CD-ROM containing the Recovery CD. 6. The wizard will find a driver for the SymBIOS SCSI device, follow the remainder of onscreen directions to complete installation. Upon successful completion you will be asked to reboot your computer, choose YES.

Using Windows NT 4.0

Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0
Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0
The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 and configures the appropriate device drivers. This section describes how to: Prepare for software installation Install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 Install Service Pack 6a Create partition for remainder of hard disk space Install APM software Disable automatic CD-ROM detection Install PCMCIA support Install audio and modem support Install Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet Install pointing device support Install USR 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem support Install video support Install Intel Pro/100 LAN support Install Intel wireless networking Create Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) Install docking support
HP notebook with internal CD-ROM/DVD drive Windows NT 4.0 CD Windows NT service pack 5 or higher (available from Microsoft) HP notebook drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Location: On the Product Recovery CD in \HP\DRIVERS or on the web at http://www.hp.com/go/support.
Before installing Windows NT 4.0 please install the latest BIOS for your HP notebook. To check your BIOS version do the following: 1. 2. 3. Start the HP notebook. Press F2 to enter Setup when prompted. Check the BIOS version in the upper left corner.

If the computer doesnt suspend to Standby mode as expected If you have a connection to another computer, the computer wont suspend if the connection is active. If the computer is performing an operation, it normally waits for the operation to finish before suspending. If the computer doesnt automatically hibernate as expected For Windows 2000 or XP, make sure hibernate support is enabled. From Control Panel, open Power or Power Options, then click the Hibernate tab. Also, check the Power Schemes tab. Make sure the Hibernate timeouts for both AC power and battery power are not set to Never. For Windows 98, check the Hibernate timeout in BIOS Setupsee To run the BIOS Setup utility on page 177. If your computer has more than 768 MB of RAM, you must expand the Utility partition on the hard disksee To recover the factory installation of your hard disk on page 184. If the Standby option is missing from the Shut Down window Do not allow Windows 98 to disable APM. It may prompt you to do this in certain situationsalways answer No. If the Windows 98 Standby option is missing, restore it as follows: 1. In Control Panel, double-click System. 2. On the System Manager tab, expand the System Devices, select Advanced Power Management, and click Remove. 3. Restart the computer. 4. In Control Panel, double-click Add New Hardware, and follow the prompts to install support for APM. 5. Restart the computer.

Printing Problems

You will usually be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help (or Help and Support). If a serial or parallel printer doesnt print Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is secure at both ends. Check for printer errors. If the left edge of printed output is missing Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. If youre using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 300-dpi printer. For example, if you were using a 600-dpi HP LaserJet printer, you might try using the HP LaserJet IIIsi driver (300-dpi). If an infrared printer doesnt print Make sure the line between the two infrared ports is not blocked, and that the ports face each other as squarely as possible. (The computers infrared port is on its right side, beneath the volume control.) The ports should be no more than 1 meter apart. Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. Check for printer errors. Make sure Windows is running; otherwise infrared printing is not available. See Infrared Problems on page 158.

Serial port Base I/O address Interrupt Infrared port Mode Base I/O address Interrupt DMA channel Parallel Port Mode Base I/O Interrupt DMA channel
Enabled 3F8h IRQ4 Disabled FIR 2F8h IRQ3 DMA0 Enabled ECP 378h IRQ7 DMA1

Security Menu

Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password Description Shows if a user password is set. Shows if an administrator password is set. Press ENTER to set, change, or clear the user password. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented characters. Press ENTER to set, change, or clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented characters. Sets whether a user password is required when the computer boots. Requires the administrator password for changes. Sets whether a user password is required when resuming from Standby or Hibernate mode. Requires the administrator password for changes. (Windows 98 only.) Sets whether a user password is required when undocking the computer. Requires the administrator password for changes. (Windows 98 only.) Encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) on the hard disk drive. Sets whether the computer will attempt to boot from a floppy drive or other removable device. Default Clear Clear Enter
Set Administrator Password

Enabled

Resume*

Undock*

Disabled
Internal hard disk drive lock* Removable Device Boot
* Resume, Undock, and Internal hard disk drive lock options are available only if the Boot option is enabled.
Power Menu Windows 2000 and XP use only the settings marked with *. Windows 98 uses only the settings marked with * or **. All other settings in the Power menu are ignored.
Setting Power Management Mode Suspend Time-out Hibernate Time-out** Description Disables time-outs, selects a combination of time-outs, or allows customized time-outs. Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goes from Display-off to Standby power mode. Sets whether the computer goes from Standby to Hibernate power mode after the indicated period of inactivity. (Skips Standby mode if the suspend time-out is disabled.) Sets the period of hard disk inactivity after which the internal hard disk (and any hard disk drive in the plug-in module bay) stops spinning. Sets whether power management time-outs occur while the AC adapter is connected. Sets the action that occurs if the computers lid is closed. When switching to battery power, sets whether the display brightness reverts to the previous battery-power brightness (Auto Restore) or to a very low brightness to save power (Auto Dim). Sets the graphics system for maximum 3D performance or to save power. Sets whether the system resumes if it received a ring signal. Sets whether the system resumes at a defined time of day. Sets the 24-hour time when the system resumes from if Resume On Time of Day is enabled. Sets whether the computer goes to Hibernate mode or continues running when the battery drains to its critically low level. Sets whether the computer suspends to Standby power mode after undocking. Sets whether the computer turns on after docking. Enabled Default Max. Power Savings 4 minutes 4 hours

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software
Reinstalling and Updating Software
You can use the Recovery CD to recover the original software build for your computer. The Recovery CD also provides Windows drivers specific to your computer to configure a custom system. You can find drivers in these locations: On your computers hard drive under C:\hp\Drivers. On the Recovery CD under \hp\Drivers. On the HP Customer Care Web site (www.hp.com/go/support). This Web site contains the latest updates of software drivers for different operating systems.
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk
You can use the Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on your computers hard disk. You can also use the same process to create a larger Utility partition on your hard disk, or to create a Utility partition on a new hard disk. The hidden Utility partition contains the e-Diagtools diagnostic tests and stores hibernation data for Windows 98 and other operating systems that dont provide hibernation.
This procedure formats the computers hard disk drive and erases all data on the disk. After the hard disk is formatted, youll need to reinstall your applications. Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complete. 1. Important. Back up all data from your hard disk. The following steps delete all data from the disk. 2. Plug in the AC adapter. 3. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. To open the drive when the computer is turned off, insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the front of the drive. 4. Turn on or restart the computer. If the computer is running, click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 5. When you see the HP logo, press ESC. 6. Select the CD or DVD drive as the boot device.
7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 15 minutes. If you want to create the Utility partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select the option to not install the operating system. If your hard disk is partitioned into several drives, you can install the factory software on drive C without affecting other drives. Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition. 8. When prompted to reboot the computer, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and follow any instructions that appear onscreen. For Windows 2000: if you want to convert drive C from FAT32 to NTSF format, click Start, Run, then type convert c: /fs:ntfs and click OK. Windows XP is installed using NTFS format, which cannot be converted.