This document is the user's guide for the HP Pavilion Notebook PC, providing instructions and precautions for using the HP Pavilion Notebook PC.
This guide covers everything you need to know to get started with your HP Pavilion Notebook PC, from inventory and software bundles to detailed setup steps for the battery, AC power, and peripherals. It also explains how to use the operating system, hot‑keys, and built‑in features such as the touch pad and audio system.
Later sections address safety, comfort, service and support, and include a full hardware and software specifications sheet, regulatory information, and troubleshooting procedures for common problems like display, battery, and connectivity issues.
| Physical size | 311 mm × 249 mm × 42 mm (closed) |
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| Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium III (SpeedStep, ≥600 MHz) |
| Display | 14.1‑inch XGA active‑matrix (1024×768, 64K colors) |
| Battery | 8‑cell Li‑ion (14.4 V, 3.2 Ah, 46 Wh) |
| AC adapter | 60 W, 115‑230 V AC input, 19 V DC output |
| Hard drive | 4 GB‑10 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 MB or 64 MB SDRAM pre‑installed, up to 256 MB total |
| Audio system | 16‑bit Sound Blaster Pro‑compatible, ESS M‑2EM PCI audio |
| USB ports | Universal Serial Bus (USB) |
See the "To install the battery" section in the guide, which explains how to place the battery into its compartment.
The hardware specifications are listed in the "Hardware and Software Specifications" section near the end of the manual.
Use the "To update the Pavilion Notebook BIOS" instructions provided in the guide.
The "Hewlett‑Packard Limited Warranty Statement" section outlines the warranty terms for the notebook.