HP Pavilion N5415 - User Manual

HP Notes
02 April 2001
This file contains up-to-date information for your HP notebook PC on these topics:
¾Software bundled on your computer
¾DVD and video file playback
¾Switching to a TV display
¾Fn hot keys on an external keyboard
¾Hibernate mode
¾Pad Lock button
¾TV set after resume
¾Windows 2000 – Running the Tour of Windows 2000
¾Problems resuming from standby or hibernate
¾Easy Internet Access issue
¾Battery life
¾Additional CPU and display specifications
¾To recover the factory installation of your hard disk
¾SXGA+ Resolution on 15-Inch Displays
You can find additional current information about your computer on the HP notebook Web site,
www.hp.com/notebooks.
Software bundled on your computer
Your HP notebook PC comes with preinstalled software, and various models are configured with
different combinations of software.
Among the applications included are:
> Adobe Acrobat Reader, which allows you to read documents in Acrobat format, used
frequently on the Web
> MusicMatch Jukebox, which controls play of MP3 music files
> McAfee VirusScan, which protects your computer from files that can be harmful
If the computer has a DVD drive or a CD-RW/DVD combo drive, also included is:
> a DVD movie player, which controls DVD operation
If the computer has a CD-RW drive or a CD-RW/DVD combo drive, also included is:
> Adaptec Easy CD Creator software, which allows you to read, write, and rewrite CDs
If the computer has Windows 98 or Windows ME, you also have:
> Quicklink III, which permits fax transfer and data transfer
If the computer is an HP Omnibook Notebook PC, you also have:
> HP TopTools for Notebooks, which allows administrators to manage networked systems

Summary

Software Bundled on Your Computer

McAfee VirusScan

Antivirus software that protects your computer from harmful files.

DVD Movie Player

Software included with DVD drives for controlling DVD operation.

DVD and Video File Playback

Playback Limitations

Functions not supported during DVD/AVI playback, like display switching or resolution changes.

Switching to a TV Display

Fn Hot Keys on an External Keyboard

Hibernate Mode

Automatic Hibernation

Setting timeouts for automatic hibernation and hibernation on low battery.

TV Set After Resume

BIOS Setting for Video Display

Check BIOS setting for Video Display Device is 'Auto' if TV monitor doesn't work after resume.

Problems Resuming from Standby or Hibernate

Troubleshooting Steps

Steps to resolve resume problems include closing apps and uninstalling drivers/apps.

Battery Life

Monthly Maintenance Procedure

Recovering the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk

Procedure Overview

Steps to recover original Windows software and operating system.

Data Backup and Formatting Warning

Cautionary note about backing up data before formatting the hard drive.

Recovery Process Steps

Detailed steps for backing up data, connecting AC, inserting recovery CD, and rebooting.

SXGA+ Resolution on 15-Inch Displays

Adjusting Display Settings

Suggested Appearance Settings

HP Pavilion N5415 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion N5415
Category	Laptop
Language	English