HP Compaq NX9500A Manuals

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HP Compaq NX9500A Hardware And Software Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Hardware And Software Manual (251 pages)

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Component ID

11
- Top Components
  11
  - Lights
    11
  - Pointing Devices
    13
  - Buttons
    15
  - Keys
    17
- Front Components
  18
- Rear Components
  20
- Right-Side Components
  21
- Left-Side Components
  22
- Bottom Components
  24
- Additional Hardware Components
  26
- Additional Components
  27
  - Labels
    27
2 Power

29
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

64
- Pointing Devices
  64
- Hotkeys
  69
  - Hotkey Quick Reference
    70
  - Using Hotkey Commands
    71
  - Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8)
    73
  - Decreasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F9)
    73
  - Keypads
    74
  - Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
    75
    
    Numeric Keypad
    76
    
    Using an External Keypad
    77
- Quick Launch Buttons
  78
- Info Center
  84
4 Multimedia

85
- Audio Features
  85
- Video Features
  89
  - Using the S-Video-Out Jack
    90
  - Connecting a Monitor or Projector
    91
- Multimedia Software
  92
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    92
  - Installing Software
    93
  - Enabling Autoplay
    94
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    94
    
    Using the Operating System
    95
    
    Using Windvd
    95
    
    Using Other DVD Software
    95
5 Drives

96
- Drive Care
  97
- IDE Drive Light
  98
- Primary Hard Drive
  99
  - Removing the Primary Hard Drive
    99
  - Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive
    102
- Multibay II Drive
  104
  - Multibay II Security Screw
    104
  - Multibay II Hard Drive
    105
  - Removing a Hard Drive Module
    106
  - Multibay II Optical Drive
    107
    
    Removing an Optical Drive
    108
    
    Inserting an Optical Disc
    109
  - Removing an Optical Disc (with Power)
    110
  - Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
    111
  - Displaying Optical Disc Contents
    112
  - Avoiding Standby or Hibernation
    112
6 PC Cards

113
- What Is a PC Card
  113
- PC Card Insertion
  114
- PC Card Removal
  116
7 SD Cards

117
- What Is an SD Card
  117
- SD Card Insertion
  118
- SD Card Removal
  119
8 Memory Modules

120
- What Is a Memory Module
  120
- Expansion Memory Module Slot
  121
- Primary Memory Module Slot
  126
- Hibernation File
  132
9 USB Devices

133
- What Is USB
  133
- USB Device Connection
  134
- Operating System and Software
  134
- USB Legacy Support
  135
10 Modem and Networking

136
- Internal Modem
  136
  - Connecting a Modem Cable
    137
  - Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
    138
  - Modem Region Selection
    139
  - Solving Travel Connection Problems
    140
  - Preinstalled Communication Software
    142
  - Network
    142
11 Wireless (Select Models Only)

144
- Wireless Local Area Network
  146
- Models Only)
  146
  - Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN
    147
  - Public WLAN
    147
  - Setting up a WLAN in Your Home
    148
  - Using a WLAN Connection
    149
  - Using Wireless Security Features
    150
  - Installing Wireless Software (Optional)
    150
    
    Identifying a Wlan Device
    151
    
    Accessing Wlan Software and Documentation
    151
  - Troubleshooting Wireless Devices
    152
- Bluetooth (Select Models Only)
  153
- Device Power States
  155
  - Turning on the Devices
    157
  - Turning off and Disabling the Devices
    158
- Infrared Communications
  159
  - Setting up an Infrared Transmission
    160
  - Using Standby with Infrared
    160
- Mobile Printing
  161
12 Security

162
- Security Features
  162
- Security Preferences in Computer Setup
  165
- Passwords
  165
  - HP and Windows Passwords
    166
  - HP and Windows Password Guidelines
    167
- HP Administrator Passwords
  168
  - Setting HP Administrator Passwords
    169
  - Entering HP Administrator Passwords
    170
  - Power-On Password
    170
  - Setting a Power-On Password
    170
  - Entering a Power-On Password
    171
  - Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart
    172
- Drivelock
  173
  - Setting a Drivelock Password
    174
  - Entering a Drivelock Password
    175
  - Requiring a Drivelock Password at Restart
    175
  - Changing a Drivelock Password
    176
  - Removing Drivelock Protection
    177
- Disabling a Device
  178
- System Information
  179
- Antivirus Software
  181
- Firewall Software
  182
- Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
  184
- Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only)
  185
  - Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader
    186
  - Inserting a Smart Card
    186
  - Removing a Smart Card
    187
- HP Protecttools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)
  188
- Optional Security Cable
  193
13 Computer Setup

195
- Computer Setup Access
  196
- Computer Setup Defaults
  197
- Computer Setup Menus
  198
  - File Menu
    198
  - Security Menu
    199
  - Tools Menu
    201
  - Advanced Menu
    201
14 Software Update and Recovery

203
- Software Updates
  203
  - Obtaining the Support Software Disc
    204
  - Accessing Notebook Information
    204
- Software Updates and the HP Web Site
  206
  - Downloading a ROM Update
    206
  - Downloading Other HP Software
    208
- System Recovery
  210
  - Safeguarding Your Data
    210
  - Altiris Local Recovery
    210
  - Using System Restore Points
    212
    
    Creating a System Restore Point
    213
    
    Restoring to a Restore Point
    213
  - Repairing or Reinstalling Applications
    214
  - Reinstalling Applications from Your
    215
  - Hard Drive
    215
  - Repairing the Operating System
    215
  - Reinstalling the Operating System
    216
  - Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other
    217
  - Software
    217
15 Notebook Care

218
- Temperature
  219
- Keyboard
  220
- Display
  221
- Touchpad
  221
- Cleaning an Optional External Mouse
  222
16 Travel and Shipping

224
- Preparation for Travel and Shipping
  224
- Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook
  225
- Operating Environment
  226
- Rated Input Power
  227
- Default Boot Sequence
  229
- Bootable Devices in Computer Setup
  231
- Multiboot Results
  232
- Multiboot Preferences
  233
HP Client Management Solutions

236
- Configuration and Deployment
  237
- Software Management and Updates
  238
  - HP Client Manager Software
    238
  - Altiris PC Transplant Pro
    240
  - System Software Manager
    240

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HP Compaq NX9500A Hardware Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Hardware Manual (104 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.85 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Identifying External Hardware

7
- Display Components
  7
- Pointing Device Components
  8
- Top Components
  9
  - Power Lights
    9
  - Keyboard and Drive Lights
    10
  - Power and Volume Controls
    11
  - Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
    12
  - Function and Keypad Keys
    13
- Front Panel Components
  14
- Rear Panel Components
  15
  - Connectors
    15
  - Vents and Jacks
    16
- Left Side Components
  17
- Right Side Components
  18
- Underside Components
  19
  - Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
    19
  - Labels
    20
- Additional Standard Components
  21
  - Documentation and Restore Cds
    21
  - Cord and Cables
    22
  - Adapters and Accessories
    23
2 Pointing Device and Keyboard

24
3 Battery Pack

40
4 Drives

54
- Adding a Drive to the System
  54
- Understanding Drive Terms
  55
  - Terms for Types of Drives
    55
  - Terms for Drive Media
    55
- Caring for Drives
  56
- Using the IDE Drive Light
  57
- Inserting and Removing Drive Media
  58
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    58
  - Removing a CD or DVD (with Power)
    59
  - Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power)
    60
  - Inserting a Diskette
    61
  - Removing a Diskette
    61
- Using Drive Media
  62
- Finding more Drive Software Information
  64
5 Audio and Video

65
- Adjusting Volume
  65
  - Using the Volume Buttons
    65
  - Using the Volume Control Icon
    66
- Using the Internal Speakers
  67
- Connecting an Audio Device
  68
  - Identifying Audio Jacks
    68
  - Using the Microphone Jack
    69
  - Using the Audio-Out Jack
    69
  - Connecting a Video Device
    70
  - S-Video Connections
    70
  - Connecting an S-Video Device
    70
  - Connecting the Video
    71
  - Turning a Video Device on and off
    72
  - Changing the Color Television Format
    73
6 External Device Connections

74
7 Hardware Upgrades

80
- Obtaining Upgrades
  80
- Using PC Cards
  80
  - Selecting a PC Card
    80
  - Configuring a PC Card
    81
  - Inserting a PC Card
    81
  - Stopping and Removing a PC Card
    82
- Increasing Memory
  83
  - Displaying Memory Information
    83
  - Removing or Inserting a Memory Board
    84
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  89
- Finding Mini PCI and Multiport Information
  92
8 Specifications

93
- Notebook Dimensions
  93
- Operating Environment
  93
- Rated Input Power
  94

HP Compaq NX9500A Software Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Software Manual (74 pages)

compaq notebook series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.36 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Power

7
2 Security

23
3 Optical Drive Software

36
- Using Cds and Dvds
  36
  - Avoiding Hibernation and Standby
    37
  - Copyright Warning
    37
  - Playing Cds with Windows Media Player
    38
  - Playing a CD
    38
  - Accessing Windows Media Player Help
    38
  - Playing Video Cds and Dvds with Windvd
    39
  - Installing Windvd
    39
  - Understanding Dvds
    39
  - Using DVD Region Settings
    40
  - Changing Region Settings
    41
4 Intelligent Manageability

42
- Understanding Intelligent Manageability
  42
- Installing Management Agent
  43
5 Multiboot

44
- Understanding the Default Boot Sequence
  45
- Enabling Devices in Computer Setup
  46
6 Presentation Mode

51
7 Computer Setup

55
- Using Computer Setup
  55
8 Software Updates and Restorations

61
- Preparing to Update Software
  61
  - Obtaining the Support Software CD
    62
  - Accessing Notebook Information
    62
- Downloading Software from the Internet
  63
  - Downloading System ROM
    64
  - Downloading Other Software
    65
- System Recovery
  66
  - Safeguarding Your Data
    66
  - Operating System (OS) CD Repair
    67
  - OS CD Reinstall
    68
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    69

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HP Compaq NX9500A Getting Started Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Getting Started Manual (61 pages)

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.72 MB

Table of Contents

Getting Started
1
Table of Contents
2
1 Hardware Setup

5
2 Software Setup

17
- Welcome to Windows
  18
- Select Your Regional Preferences
  20
- Accept the License Agreements
  21
- Help Protect Your Notebook
  22
- Name Your Notebook
  22
- Register Online
  23
- Create User Accounts
  24
- Press the Finish Button
  24
3 Next Steps

25
- Protect Your Notebook
  25
4 Notebook Tour

31
- Top Components
  32
- Front, Rear, Left-Side and Right-Side Components
  34
- Bottom Components
  36
- Troubleshooting
  37
- Quick Troubleshooting
  38
- Help and Support Center
  44
- Contact Customer Care
  45
B System Restore

47

HP Compaq NX9500A Getting Started Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Getting Started Manual (55 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.93 MB

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

3
- Table of Contents
  7
1 Setting up the Notebook

9
- Setting up the Hardware
  9
- Setting up the Software
  14
- Turning off the Notebook
  14
- Using the Notebook Safely
  15
2 Beginning to Use the Notebook

17
4 Identifying External Hardware

33
- Display Components
  33
- Pointing Device Components
  34
- Top Components
  35
  - Power Lights
    35
  - Keyboard and Drive Lights
    36
  - Power and Volume Controls
    37
  - Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
    38
  - Function and Keypad Keys
    39
- Front Panel Components
  40
- Rear Panel Components
  41
  - Connectors
    41
  - Vents and Jacks
    42
- Left Side Components
  43
- Right Side Components
  44
- Underside Components
  45
  - Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
    45
  - Labels
    46
- Additional Standard Components
  47
  - Documentation and Restore Cds
    47
  - Cord and Cables
    48
  - Adapters and Accessories
    49

HP Compaq NX9500A Getting Started Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Getting Started Manual (44 pages)

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.03 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Hardware and Software Setup

5
- Setting up the Hardware
  6
- Setting up the Software
  11
- Safeguarding the Notebook
  21
- Regulatory and Safety Information
  23
2 Additional Information, Help and Updates

24
3 Notebook Features

29
- Pointing Device Components
  29
- Top Components
  30
- Left-Side Components
  32
- Right-Side Components
  33
- Front Components
  34
- Rear Components
  35
- Bottom Components
  36
- Lights
  38
- Labels
  40

HP Compaq NX9500A Regulatory And Safety Notices

HP Compaq NX9500A Regulatory And Safety Notices (20 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.47 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Electrostatic Discharge
4
Regulatory Notices
5
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers
5
Federal Communications Commission Notice
5
Canadian Notice
7
Avis Canadien
7
Japanese Notice
8
Airline Travel Notice
8
Power Cords
8
Battery Notice
9
Energy Star Compliance
10
German Ergonomics Notice
10
Macrovision Corporation Notice
10
Laser Safety
11
- CDRH Regulations
  11
Modems
12

HP Compaq NX9500A Networking Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Networking Manual (17 pages)

Modem and Networking Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.03 MB

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HP Compaq NX9500A Maintenance Manual

HP Compaq NX9500A Maintenance Manual (14 pages)

Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.91 MB

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