HP COMPAQ 377703-001 User manual

Getting Started
HP Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 377703-001
May 2005
This guide explains how to identify and use the notebook
hardware and software features, and how to locate additional
help and support. Additional user information is provided in
the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support >
User Guides.
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Getting Started
HP Compaq Notebook Series
First Edition May 2005
Document Part Number: 377703-001

Contents
1 Hardware Setup
Step 1: Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Access the Online User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Troubleshooting Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 2: Identify the Setup Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 3: Insert the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 4: Connect the Communication Device . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Step 5: Connect the Notebook to External Power . . . . . 1–10
Step 6: Open the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Step 7: Turn on the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
2 Software Setup
Welcome to Microsoft Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Select Your Regional Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Accept the License Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Protect Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Name Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Enter an Administrator Password
(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Register Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Create User Accounts (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Press the Finish Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
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3 Next Steps
Protect Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Protect the Notebook from Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Protect the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Protect Your Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Use the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Turn Off the Notebook Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
4 Notebook Tour
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Buttons, Switches and Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14
Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19
Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23
Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–26
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–26
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27
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Contents
A System Recovery
Safeguarding Your Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Altiris Local Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Creating a System Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4
Restoring to a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4
Reinstalling Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive. . . . . A–6
Reinstalling Applications from Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6
Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7
Reinstalling the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software. . . . . . . A–9
Index
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1
Hardware Setup
WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding
applications at full power. As a result of increased power consumption,
it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used
continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the
air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods. The
notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits
defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct drivers
are installed:
■ Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is
docked in an optional docking device (select models only).
■ During the hardware and software setup procedures:
❏ Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
❏ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or
hibernation.
❏ Do connect the modem cable as instructed in the “Modem”
section and the network cable as instructed in the “Network
Card” section later in this chapter, but do not insert, remove,
connect, or disconnect any other device, cable, or cord.
✎For regulatory and safety notices, refer to the Regulatory, Safety
and Environmental Notices guide located in the Help and Support
Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
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Hardware Setup
During hardware setup, you will
1. Learn how to get help by accessing online user guides and
troubleshooting resources.
2. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook.
3. Insert the battery pack into the notebook so that it can begin
to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external
power.
4. Connect the communication device (modem or network card)
so that you can register the notebook and operating system
during software setup.
5. Connect the notebook to external power.
6. Open the notebook.
7. Turn on the notebook.
After you turn on the notebook, you will be prompted to begin
software setup.
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Hardware Setup
Step 1: Before You Begin
Access the Online User Guides
User guides, reference manuals, regulatory and safety notices,
and other resources that provide information about using your
notebook are available through the Help and Support Center.
To access documents in the Help and Support Center:
» Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
Troubleshooting Resources
If you experience problems, follow the steps below to
troubleshoot your computer:
■ Refer to the Troubleshooting guide that is available in
the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and
Support > User Guides.
■ Access the Help and Support Center for additional
information about your notebook and for Web site links.
Select Start > Help and Support.
✎ Although many checkup and repair features require an Internet
connection, many other tools can help you fix a problem while
the notebook is offline.
■ Contact Customer Care for further assistance.
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Hardware Setup
Step 2: Identify the Setup Hardware
✎Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustrations
in this chapter. Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords
vary in appearance by region and country.
To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook,
the AC adapter 1, the battery pack 2, the power cord 3, and a
network cable 4(purchased separately) or modem cable 5.
ÅWARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter
or battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or
battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery pack
purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer.
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Hardware Setup
Step 3: Insert the Battery Pack
This notebook supports up to 2 battery packs:
■ One primary lithium-ion battery pack is included with the
notebook.
■ The travel battery pack is an optional battery pack that can
be attached to the bottom of the notebook.
To insert the primary battery pack:
1. Turn the notebook upside down with the rear toward you.
2. Slide the battery pack 1into the battery bay until it is seated.
The battery pack release latches 2automatically lock the
battery into place.)
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