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Printer "disconnecting" 1 11 (2/15/2005 2:54:07 PM) comp.sys.hp.hardware I have an OfficeJet 6110. It is connected to my PC by USB cable through a USB hub. My PC is running Win2k. The HP software includes a program that puts an icon in the systray that shows the status of the pri... Gail

HP Notebook Function Hot Keys 0 10 (6/14/2004 12:59:14 AM) comp.sys.laptops My notebook had function hot keys (Fn+F#) that have specific functions (e.g., Fn+F12 triggers hibernation). However, not all of the function hot key combinations are assigned. Is there a way to configure th... Gail

New Laptop Questions (HP Pavilion) 13 87 (4/27/2004 9:21:22 PM) comp.laptops I have a new laptop and I've worked out a lot of the questions that have come up for me, but I have a few more that I haven't been able to find answers for: 1. My machine appears to have an IR port. The docu... Gail

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Am I damaging my laptop? 8 13 (5/2/2004 4:48:14 PM) comp.sys.laptops Hi everyone, I have an IBM T40 laptop which I regularly remove the battery from while it's on AC power, and switched on. Is removing the battery, or replacing it while the laptop is on bad for the computer? ... dm319 (146)

HP Laptop - Reliable? 19 16 (5/4/2004 5:53:01 AM) comp.sys.hp.hardware Hi, This is my first trip to this ng. I've been looking at laptops for my daugher who's going to college. I've always owned wintel type desktops by Gateway (never again), Dell, and homebuilt. I'm not fami... parcxman (12)

Power Settings 11 75 (6/9/2004 5:36:11 PM) comp.laptops A day or so ago, something on my laptop changed: Even though I have it plugged in (and the taskbar icon shows it is running on AC power), it is acting as if it is running on the battery. For example, I have ... Gail