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HP Compaq Presario 2180 Desktop Computer manual available for free PDF download: Reference Manual
HP Compaq Presario 2180 Reference Manual (149 pages)
Compaq Notebook Series
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.62 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
1 Getting Started with Your Notebook
12
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
12
Front Panel and Right Panel Components
13
Left Panel and Back Panel Components
15
Bottom Panel Components
17
Status Lights
19
Setting up Your Notebook
21
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack
21
Step 2: Connect AC Power
22
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
23
Step 4: Turn on the Notebook
24
Step 5: Set up Windows
25
2 Basic Operation
26
Operating Your Notebook
26
Default Power Settings
27
To Reset the Notebook
28
To Change the Boot Device
28
To Use the Touchpad
29
To Use the Tap to Click Function of the Touchpad
30
To Use the Function Hot Keys
31
To Use the One-Touch Buttons
32
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
33
To Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key
34
Using Cds or Dvds
35
To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
35
To Play DVD Movies
36
To Create or Copy Cds
36
To Write to DVD Media
37
Securing Your Notebook
37
To Set up Password Protection
37
To Lock Your Notebook
38
To Attach a Security Cable
39
To Protect against Viruses
40
To Lock the Hard Drive
40
Taking Care of Your Notebook
41
To Protect Your Hard Drive
41
To Maintain Your Notebook
41
To Safeguard Your Data
42
To Extend the Life of the Display
42
To Clean Your Notebook
42
3 Battery Packs and Power Management
43
Managing Power Consumption
43
How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically
44
To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes
45
Using Battery Power
45
To Check Battery Status
46
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
47
To Recharge the Battery Pack
47
To Get the most from Your Battery Packs
48
4 Modem and Network Connections
50
Using the Modem
50
To Connect the Modem
51
Special Restrictions in Certain Countries
52
To Change Your Modem Settings
53
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
54
Using a Wireless LAN Adapter
55
Making Wireless Network Connections
57
(Select Models Only)
57
Checking the Wireless Connection Status
58
Connecting to a Wireless Network
58
To Prepare for Connections
58
To Turn Wireless Communication on and off
59
5 Add-On Devices
61
Connecting External Devices
61
To Insert or Remove a PC Card
61
Removing a Pc Card
62
To Connect an Audio Device
63
To Use an External Monitor
64
To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only)
66
To Connect an Infrared Device (Select Models Only)
66
Using the Infrared Port
67
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared
67
To Use a Port Replicator (Select Models Only)
68
Installing Additional RAM (Memory)
71
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
71
To Remove a RAM Expansion Module
73
Replacing the Hard Drive
74
To Replace the Hard Drive
74
To Replace the Hard Drive Holder
76
To Prepare a New Hard Drive
77
Troubleshooting
78
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
78
Audio Problems
79
CD-ROM and DVD Problems
80
Display Problems
81
Hard Drive Problems
82
Heat Problems
83
Infrared Problems
83
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
83
Local Area Network (LAN) Problems
85
Memory Problems
86
Modem Problems
86
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
89
Performance Problems
90
Power and Battery Pack Problems
91
Printing Problems
94
Serial, Parallel and USB Problems
95
Startup Problems
96
Wireless Problems
98
The Network
99
Configuring Your Notebook
100
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
100
Main Menu
101
System Devices Menu
102
Security Menu
102
Boot Menu
103
Exit Menu
104
To Change Video Memory Settings Using BIOS Setup Utility
105
Updating Software and Drivers from the Web
105
Using System Recovery Features
105
Safeguarding Your Data
106
Operating System (OS) CD Repair
107
OS CD Reinstall
108
Reinstalling Drivers
109
Restoring Software Applications
109
7 Reference Information
110
Modem Reference Information
110
Modem Reference (Conexant)
110
Voice Commands
121
Safety Information
125
Power Cords
125
Battery Safety
126
Laser Safety
127
LED Safety
127
Mercury Safety
128
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
128
Wireless Notice
129
U.s.a
129
Regulatory Information
129
Canada
132
European Union
133
Japan
136
Korea
137
New Zealand
138
Russia
140
Brazil
140
International
140
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