Compaq Compaq Notebook Series User guide

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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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Startup Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Reference Number: R3000
First Edition September 2003
Document Part Number: 335401-001

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Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Selecting Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . 1–7
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
2 Additional Information, Help and Updates
Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Using the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 2–5
3 Notebook Features
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Index

Startup Guide 1–1
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.

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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.)
Inserting the battery pack

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Startup Guide 1–3
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.)
Connecting the notebook to AC power

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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.
Turning on the notebook

Hardware and Software Setup
Startup Guide 1–5
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. Before responding to
the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read
the following caution and other installation information.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to be sure that the correct device
drivers install during software setup:
■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
■Do not shut down the notebook.
■Do not remove or insert a drive.
■After you begin the software setup, you must complete the
entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.
■If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully.
The languages that you do not choose are deleted from the
system and cannot be restored during the installation.
■When you are prompted to accept the End User License
Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the
software setup.

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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.
✎To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
utilities without installing them, select Start > All Programs >
Software Setup, and, after viewing the utility information, select
Cancel.
Selecting Regional Settings
Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time,
date, and currency format, are set in the operating system. To
access regional settings, select Start > Control Panel > Date,
Time, Language, and Regional Options icon.
For information about selecting regional settings, open the
Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help.
To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button
in the upper-right corner of the window, then select an item.
A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.
Selecting Screen Settings
If you would like to see more items on your screen or to change
the size of items displayed on the screen, you can change the
screen resolution setting in your operating system. To access
the screen resolution settings, select Start > Control Panel >
Appearance and Themes icon > Change The Screen Resolution
task > Settings tab.