Reinstalling and Updating Software .........................................................................134 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................134 To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000) ......................................................135 To replace a damaged Recovery CD...................................................................135 To update the BIOS.............................................................................................136 To update Windows drivers ................................................................................136 HP Support and Service...............................................................................................137 Getting Assistance for Your Computer.....................................................................138 To get help from the web ....................................................................................138 To contact HP for support or service...................................................................138 To receive repair service .....................................................................................141 To prepare your computer for shipment..............................................................142 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................143 Reference Information .................................................................................................145 Hardware Specifications...........................................................................................146 Modem Reference Information.................................................................................150 Modem Reference (Ambit) .................................................................................150 Modem Reference (3Com/US Robotics) ............................................................155 Safety Information ....................................................................................................160 Power Cords........................................................................................................160 Ergonomics .........................................................................................................161 Battery Safety......................................................................................................161 Laser Safety.........................................................................................................162 LED Safety..........................................................................................................162 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.............................................................163 Regulatory Information.............................................................................................164 U.S.A...................................................................................................................164 Canada.................................................................................................................165 European Union ..................................................................................................166 Japan ...................................................................................................................168 Russia..................................................................................................................169 International ........................................................................................................169 Index ..............................................................................................................................171 10 Reference Guide