HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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Contents Getting Started with Your Notebook ..................................................................... 1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook........................................................................ 2 Series ze4200 ................................................................................................. 2 Series ze5200 ................................................................................................. 5 Status Lights..............................................
Configuring Your Notebook .............................................................................. 32 To run the BIOS Setup utility ...................................................................... 32 Reinstalling and Updating Software .................................................................. 33 Index .......................................................................................................................
Getting Started with Your Notebook Startup Guide 1
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Series ze4200 NOTE: Components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features selected. The following illustrations identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. The following table describes the Series ze4200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The following table describes the Series ze4200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The following table describes the Series ze4200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Series ze5200 The following table describes the Series ze5200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The following table describes the Series ze5200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The following table describes the Series ze5200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the notebook. The following table describes the main status lights identified in the previous illustration. 1 Power mode On: the notebook is on (even if the display is off).
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. The following table describes the keyboard status lights identified in the previous illustration. 1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be for the numeric keys.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING: Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. If you are using your notebook as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-sized keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void your warranty. (See the printed Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support document that came with your notebook). 1. Plug the AC adapter into the notebook. 2.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You must not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. For details about using the modem, including AT commands, see the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 4: Turn on the notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The notebook then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. NOTE: If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour—or up to 3 hours to charge the battery fully.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Using the Documentation Library CD Using the Documentation Library CD Information about using the notebook can be found on the Documentation Library CD, included with the notebook. When you insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD or DVD drive, the CD menu appears on the screen after a brief pause. Or you can display the menu manually: 1. Click Start > Run. 2. In the Open field, type explorer X: (where X is the letter of the CD/DVD drive). 3.
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Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time. For information on caring for and protecting your notebook, see the “Basic Operation” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Default power settings You can also customize the way these power modes work. See the “Batteries and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook. The following table describes the different default power settings. Power mode To enter this mode Function ON—Power status light will turn on. Briefly press the power button. Powers on the notebook. OFF—Power status light will turn off.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To reset the notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and will not let you turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in this order: If possible, shut down Windows: press ctrl+alt+del, and then select Shut Down > Restart. –or, if this fails– Press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds until the display shuts down. Any unsaved data will be lost. Then press the power button again to restart.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the TouchPad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the TouchPad. The following table describes the external components of the TouchPad identified in the previous illustration. 1 Click buttons. The click buttons work like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the function hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, and then release both keys. This hot key Fn+F1 Does this Decreases the display brightness. Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness. Fn+F5 Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both.
Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your notebook came with a DVD, or other readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > DVD Player > InterVideo WinDVD. NOTE: DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold.
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Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates its power consumption, and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the notebook battery, see the “Batteries and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook. To check battery status From the battery status light Check your notebook battery status light.
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook enters Hibernation.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting Your Notebook This section contains solutions to a few basic problems you might have with your notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: For a more complete list of troubleshooting suggestions, see the troubleshooting chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If files are corrupted Open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, select File > Properties. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the Tools Tab. Run the virus-scanning program. If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If nothing happens, insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. To avoid lockup problems, avoid pressing Fn+F5 to switch display devices while graphic-intensive applications are running. Also avoid turning the notebook off or putting it into Standby while such applications are running.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Startup problems If the notebook doesn’t respond when you turn it on Connect the AC adapter. Reset the notebook by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn it on. If the notebook still doesn’t respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring Your Notebook Configuring Your Notebook To run the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs. The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the notebook hardware, and so greatly affect how the notebook operates. 1. Click Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 2.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software Your notebook features 2 ways to install individual software applications or restore the entire original contents of your hard drive: QuickRestore System Recovery CD, included with your notebook, allows you to restore your hard drive to its original factory contents. Application Recovery utility allows you to restore or install one or more applications.
Index A E AC adapter compatibility, 11 connecting, 11 AC adapter jack, location, 3, 6 Acrobat Reader, 14 adjusting brightness, 20 volume, 20 audio volume, 20 audio jacks, 3, 5 audio mute button, 3, 5 ergonomics, 10 external monitor port, 3, 6 B battery checking status, 24 installing, 10 location, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 low power warning, 25 release latch, 4, 7 status lights, 24 troubleshooting, 30 BIOS Setup utility using, 32 boot device order, 18 brightness, adjusting, 20 C Caps Lock, 9 CD-ROM drive locatio
Q QuickRestore System Recovery CD using, 33 R RAM location, 4, 7 rebooting temporary boot device, 18 region code, 21 reset button, 18 resetting, 18 S Standby status lights, 8 Standby mode definition, 17 timeout, 17 startup, troubleshooting, 31 status lights battery charge, 24 keyboard, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 location, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 meanings, 8 S-video port, 3, 6 T TouchPad location, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 troubleshooting, 29 troubleshooting battery, 30 hard disk drive, 28 keyboard, 29 performance, 29 pointing
