HP Compaq Notebook series User guide

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Startup and Reference Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 311245-001
June 2003
Part 1: Startup
The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your
notebook for the first time.
Part 2: Reference
The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use
the hardware and software features on your notebook.
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Contents
1Startup
2 Hardware
3 Keyboard
4Power
5 Drives and Drive Media
6Multimedia
7Communications
8 Hardware Options and Upgrades
9 Software Updates, Restorations and
Utilities
A Specifications
Index
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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 1 1–1
Part-1
Startup
This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about
setting up and using your notebook.
■To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first
time, follow the procedures in this “Startup” part.
■To learn more about using your notebook, refer to the
remaining “Reference” part of this book. To find information
about a specific topic:
❏Refer to the chapter Contents on the first page of each
chapter, or
❏Refer to the Index.
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Setting Up the Hardware
To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook,
the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery pack 3.
During hardware setup, you will:
■Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery can
begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to
external power.
■Open the notebook.
■Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the
notebook.
You will then proceed to software setup.
Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and the battery pack
(Power cords vary by region and country.)
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Inserting a Battery Pack
To insert the battery pack into the battery bay:
1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface.
2. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the
alignment slot on the notebook 1.
3. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2.
Inserting a battery pack
ÄCAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file
corruption or damage to components, do not remove the battery pack
until the notebook has been connected to external AC power.
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Opening the Notebook
To open the notebook:
1. Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an
electrical outlet.
2. Slide the display release latch 1as you raise the display 2.
Opening the notebook
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Connecting the Notebook to External Power
To connect the notebook to external AC power:
1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an
electrical outlet 3.
When the notebook is receiving external power, the battery
light 4turns on.
Connecting the notebook to external power (Power cords and
outlets vary by region and country.)
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Charging a New Battery Pack
The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as
the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is
indicated by the battery light.
■The battery light is on and amber while a battery pack
inserted into the notebook is charging.
■The battery light is on and green when a battery pack inserted
into the notebook is fully charged.
Compaq recommends that you leave the notebook connected
to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and
the battery light turns green. (A partially charged new battery
pack can run the notebook after initial software setup is
complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate
until the new battery pack has been fully charged.)
Identifying the battery light
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Turning On the Notebook
To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the
notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2turns on, and
you are prompted to begin software setup.
Turning on the notebook
If the notebook does not turn on:
■Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an
electrical outlet.
■Make sure that the outlet is providing power. (To confirm that
the outlet is providing power, plug another device into the
outlet.)
■If you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the battery
pack is firmly seated.
■Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet (English
only) included with the notebook to contact a Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
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Setting Up the Software
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to
external power through the AC adapter. During the installation:
■Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
■Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation.
■Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable,
or cord.
Installing Basic Software
When the notebook is connected to external power and turned on
for the first time, a prompt to set up the operating system and
other basic software is displayed on the screen.
Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the
on-screen instructions, read the following caution and other
installation information.
■After beginning the software setup, you must complete the
entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.
■If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully. On
some models, the languages that you do not choose are
deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the
installation.
■Regional settings and most other preferences that you may
select as you set up the basic software can be selected or
changed later, after the operating system is installed.
■When you are prompted to accept the End User License
Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the
software setup.
✎During setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause
occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times.
These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup.
They will not occur during standard Windows startups.
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Installing Optional Software
Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the
applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided
later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now,
the following information may be helpful.
To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to the
instructions included with the CD. If printed instructions are not
included in the CD package, they may be displayed on the screen
when the CD is inserted.
To view or install preloaded utilities or applications, select Start >
All Programs > Software Setup. Then:
■To display the descriptions and space requirements of a
preloaded item without installing it, select the Next button,
then select an item. After viewing the information that is
displayed, select the Cancel button.
■To install a preloaded item, select the check box for the item,
select the Next button, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Setting Regional and Display Preferences
Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time,
date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options
window of the operating system. To access the Regional Options
window, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and
Regional Options icon.
Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating
system Appearance and Themes window. To access the
Appearance and Themes window, select Start > Control
Panel > Appearance and Themes icon. To access the settings that
control the size of the items displayed on the screen, select the
Change Resolution task.
Turning Off the Notebook
Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown
procedure: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.
If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency
shutdown procedures in the sequence provided:
■If the notebook is running Microsoft Windows XP
Professional: press ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Shut Down
button, then select Shut down from the drop down list.
■Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds.
■Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the
battery pack. For instructions see “Replacing a Battery Pack”
in Chapter 4.
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Protecting the Notebook from
Power Surges
To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:
■Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronics retailers.
■Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem
to the telephone line.
■During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power
or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Protecting the Notebook Against
Viruses
When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet
access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer
viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or
your utilities or cause them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and,
in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide
protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software
must be updated.
The Norton AntiVirus 2003 software installed on your notebook
provides 60 days of free virus updates.
For Norton AntiVirus 2003 instructions and more information
about virus updates, refer to the Help file within the application or
select Start > Help and Support.
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Using the Notebook Safely
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
For more safety and regulatory information, as well as
instructions for protecting the notebook against electrostatic
discharge, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the
Regulatory and Safety Notices guide.
The Documentation Library CD is included with your notebook.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your
equipment:
■Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
■Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
■If provided with a three-conductor power cord with a three-pin
attachment plug, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do
not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an
important safety feature.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture,
health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide
also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This
guide is available 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.
ÅWARNING: 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).
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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2
Part 2
Reference
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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2 2–1
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Hardware
Contents
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Keys and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Audio Buttons and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Connectors and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Bays and Memory Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Docking Connector and Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
Cables and Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
Adapters and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
Restoration and Documentation CDs . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
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Hardware
Display
Display
Display release latch Opens the notebook.
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Top
TouchPad
Top: TouchPad
1TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
2TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
3TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
4TouchPad scroll zones (2)* Scroll upward or downward.
5Left and right TouchPad
buttons* Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of TouchPad features, see “Setting TouchPad Preferences” in
Chapter 3.
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Hardware
Keys and Antenna
Top: Keys and Antenna
1Fn key Combines with other keys to perform
system tasks. For example, pressing
Fn+F7 increases screen brightness.
2Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.
When combined with the Fn key, the
function keys F1 and F3 through F12
perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
3Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
4Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5Antenna (available on select
models and not visible from
outside the notebook)*
Sends and receives wireless device
signals.
6Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
*The notebook has 2 antennas. The second is on the right side of the
notebook. For optimal transmissions, keep the areas immediately over
the antennas free from obstructions.
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