b Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 335401-001 September 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, find and install the latest versions of HP software, and find additional information and support. This guide introduces you to exterior features of the notebook.
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Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . .
Contents Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys. . . . . 3–6 Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9 Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10 Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion base. ■ Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.
Hardware and Software Setup To set up the notebook hardware: 1. Insert the battery pack: a. Place the notebook upside down and align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay. b. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. (For more information regarding battery packs, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Battery Packs” chapter.
Hardware and Software Setup 2. Connect the notebook to AC power: a. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. b. Connect the AC adapter cable to the power connector on the notebook 1. c. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2. (Power cords and AC adapters vary by region and country.) d. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3. (Electrical outlets vary by region and country.
Hardware and Software Setup 3. Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2. Opening the notebook 4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1. The power/standby light turns on 2.
Hardware and Software Setup After the notebook power is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■ The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is fully charged. Setting Up the Software A prompt to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on for the first time.
Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Software You can install third-party software or preloaded utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. ■ To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. ■ To install a preloaded application, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. A setup wizard loads, and a list of applications is displayed. Select the application you want to install, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Hardware and Software Setup Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the modem to the telephone jack. ■ During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Hardware and Software Setup Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure: To shut down the notebook: » Select Start > Shut Down > Shut down. For information about conserving power, setting power preferences, and using Standby and Hibernation, refer to the “Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.
Hardware and Software Setup Å Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo, on the hard drive, or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product. WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power.
Hardware and Software Setup 1–10 Startup Guide
2 Additional Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD. The Documentation Library CD included with all models includes the guides described in the following list. Additional guides—for example, instruction manuals for using an optional wireless device—are included with select models. ■ Hardware Guide—contains information specific to your notebook.
Additional Information, Help and Updates ■ Regulatory and Safety Notices—includes governmental agency information. ■ Safety & Comfort Guide—describes the best ways to set up a safe and comfortable work environment, including ergonomic and safety information. To view a guide: 1. Insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD drive. 2. Select the guide you want to read from the reference library menu. 3.
Additional Information, Help and Updates ■ Protect your notebook files by using Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact an Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose problems.
Additional Information, Help and Updates Contacting Technical Support Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using the online Help and Support Center installed on your notebook or the documentation included with the notebook, you may need to contact Compaq.
Additional Information, Help and Updates Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a CD is optimized by Compaq to improve overall system performance. Compaq recommends that you not install a retail version in place of this operating system. Ä CAUTION: Installing a retail version of the operating system will void your notebook warranty.
Additional Information, Help and Updates 2–6 Startup Guide
3 Notebook Features Features Features included with your notebook may vary by geographical region and by model. The following illustrations identify the standard external features included in most notebook models. Reference the illustrations that closely match your notebook. Display Component Description Display release latch Opens the notebook.
Notebook Features TouchPad 3–2 Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 3 TouchPad on-off button Turns TouchPad on or off. 4 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
Notebook Features Top Power Lights Component Description 1 Power button light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 3 Battery light On: Battery pack is charging. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.
Notebook Features Keyboard and Drive Lights 3–4 Component Description 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 2 Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. 3 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light; also referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light On: The internal hard drive or the optical drive bay is being accessed. 4 Optical disk drive light On: The optical drive bay is being accessed. 5 5-in-1 Memory Reader light light (Select models.
Notebook Features Power and Volume Controls Component Description 1 When the notebook is: Power button* ■ ■ ■ Off, press button to turn on the notebook. ■ In Hibernation, briefly press button to resume from Hibernation. ✎ On, briefly press button to initiate Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press button to resume from Standby. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the button for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook.
Notebook Features Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys 3–6 Component Description 1 Wireless on-off button Turns optional internal wireless device(s) on or off. 2 Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu. 3 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Notebook Features Function and Keypad Keys Component Description 1 fn key Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing fn+f8 increases screen brightness. 2 Function keys (11) Performs system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, function keys f1 through f12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys. (The f2 function key is not used.*) 3 Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Notebook Features Front View 3–8 Component Description 1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 3 Display release latch Opens the notebook. 4 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light; also referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light On: The internal hard drive or optical drive bay is being accessed. 5 Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
Notebook Features Rear View Component Description 1 DC power connector Connects an AC adapter. 2 Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. Additional vents are on the bottom panel of the notebook. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. 3 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector.
Notebook Features Left Side Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. 2 5-in-1 Memory Reader and light (select models) Supports 5 optional digital media formats: SD, MMC, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro. Light On: Slot is accessing a digital media card. 3 PC Card slot (1 or 2 slots, select models) Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
Notebook Features Component Description 5 USB connectors (2) Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. 6 Three drive configurations: optional HP USB Digital Bay, optional diskette drive, no drive Digital Bay: Supports optional pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive. Diskette drive: Supports standard 1.4 MB diskette. No drive: No drive bay is installed. 7 One of 4 optical drive bay configurations CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo drives.
Notebook Features Right Side Component Description 1 Wireless LED On: At least one optional internal wireless device is active. Off: No wireless device is active. 2 Volume buttons (3) and audio mute light Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume: ■ ■ ■ To decrease volume, use left button. ■ Light on: Audio is muted. To increase volume, use middle button. To mute or restore volume, use right button.
Notebook Features Component Description 5 USB connector Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. 6 1394 connector (select models) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. 7 Infrared port (select models) Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 8 Expansion port Connects optional HP Notebook Expansion bases. 9 RJ-45 network jack Connects an optional network cable.
Notebook Features Bottom Panel Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the battery pack. (Battery type and shipment mode vary by model.) 2 Exhaust vents Allows airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
Index A AC adapter 1–3 AC power 1–3 Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 antivirus software 1–8 B battery inserting 1–2 light 1–5 battery bay 3–14 battery light 3–3, 3–8 battery release latch 3–14 bottom components 3–14 buttons PC Card eject 3–10 power 1–4, 3–5 volume 3–5, 3–12 wireless 3–6, 3–8 C cables AC adapter 3–9 caps lock light 3–4 connectors 1394 3–13 DC power 1–3, 3–9 docking 3–13 external monitor 3–9 Startup Guide parallel 3–9 USB 3–13 See also infrared port; jacks contacting support 2–3 technical support
Index F FCC notice 1–8 features 3–1 function keys 3–7 H hard drive bay 3–14 hardware display components 3–1 front components 3–8 left side components 3–10 rear panel components 3–9 right side components 3–12 top components 3–4 Hardware Guide 2–1 headphone jack 3–12 Help and Support Center 2–2 Hibernation exiting 3–5 initiating 3–5 keys function 3–7 keypad 3–7 Quick Launch 3–6 Window logo 3–6 Windows application 3–6 L languages 1–5 left side components 3–10 license, software 1–5 lights battery 1–5, 3–3,
Index P parallel connector, identifying 3–9 PC Card 3–10 power button 1–4 power cord 1–3 power features power button 3–5 power/standby light 3–3 power, AC 1–3, 1–4, 1–8 power/standby light 3–8 problems and solutions 2–1 protection against viruses 1–8 R regional settings 1–6 regulatory information notices 1–8 Regulatory and Safety Notices 2–2 release latch 1–4 right side components 3–12 RJ-11 telephone jack 3–9 RJ-45 network jack 3–13 S Safety & Comfort Guide 2–2 safety considerations 1–7 screen settings
