Brand: HP
Category: Computer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for Pavilion Notebook PC
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:49 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Warranty Information
Information about Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement and obtaining support is provided.
- Introducing the Pavilion Notebook PC: Covers taking inventory of included items, understanding bundled software, purchasing accessories, and finding additional information sources.
- Identifying the Parts of the Pavilion Notebook: Provides detailed visual guides to the front, side, rear, and bottom views, including status lights and CD-ROM buttons.
- Setting Up the Computer: Guides through installing the battery, connecting AC power, connecting a phone line, turning on the computer, and setting up Windows.
- Using the Pavilion Notebook PC: Explains operating the computer, using special keys, adjusting display and volume, and using the touchpad.
- Securing the Computer: Details setting up password protection, attaching a security cable, and using antivirus software.
- Working in Comfort: Offers advice on repetitive strain injury, preparing the work environment, and a comfort and safety checklist.
- Caring for Your Computer: Covers general care, safeguarding data, extending display life, battery care, and cleaning.
- Traveling with Your Computer: Focuses on managing power consumption and using battery power.
- Making Connections: Explains using the modem, connecting to the internet, sending/receiving email and faxes, and connecting PC Cards and external components.
- Configuring and Expanding Your Computer: Covers BIOS setup, installing/removing RAM, replacing the hard disk drive, and expanding the hibernate partition.
- Service and Support: Provides information on warranty, obtaining support, repair services, and shipping the computer.
- Solving Problems with Your Computer: Offers troubleshooting techniques for various issues like audio, CD-ROM, display, hard disk, memory, modem, and more.
- Specifications and Regulatory Information: Details hardware and software specifications, safety information including battery and laser safety, and regulatory compliance.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Troubleshooting Area | Page Number |
|---|---|
| Audio Problems | 98 |
| CD-ROM Drive Problems | 98 |
| Display Problems | 99 |
| DVD Problems | 100 |
| Hard Disk Drive Problems | 102 |
| Heat Problems | 102 |
| Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems | 102 |
| Memory Problems | 103 |
| MIDI Problems | 104 |
| Modem Problems | 104 |
| PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems | 105 |
| Performance Problems | 106 |
| Port Replicator Problems | 107 |
| Power and Battery Problems | 107 |
| Printing Problems | 109 |
| Recovery CD Problems | 109 |
| Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems | 110 |
| Startup Problems | 111 |
| Suspending and Resuming Problems | 112 |