Reinstalling and Updating Software .........................................................................132 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................132 To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000) ......................................................133 To replace a damaged Recovery CD...................................................................133 To update the BIOS.............................................................................................134 To update Windows drivers ................................................................................134 HP Support and Service...............................................................................................135 Getting Assistance for Your Computer.....................................................................136 To get help from the web ....................................................................................136 To contact HP for support or service...................................................................136 To receive repair service .....................................................................................139 To prepare your computer for shipment..............................................................139 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................140 Reference Information .................................................................................................143 Hardware Specifications...........................................................................................144 Modem Reference Information.................................................................................147 Modem Reference (Ambit) .................................................................................147 Modem Reference (3Com/US Robotics) ............................................................154 Safety Information ....................................................................................................159 Power Cords........................................................................................................159 Ergonomics .........................................................................................................160 Battery Safety......................................................................................................160 Laser Safety.........................................................................................................161 LED Safety..........................................................................................................161 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.............................................................162 Regulatory Information.............................................................................................163 U.S.A...................................................................................................................163 Canada.................................................................................................................164 European Union ..................................................................................................165 Japan ...................................................................................................................167 Russia..................................................................................................................167 International ........................................................................................................167 Index ..............................................................................................................................169 10 Reference Guide