HP Compaq NX9040 User guide

Startup Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 355387-001
November 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
HP Notebook Series
Reference Number: zx5000/zv5000/nx9100/nx9105/nx9110
First Edition November 2003
Document Part Number: 355387-001

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Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Selecting Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . 1–11
Protecting Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Using Security Software Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
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

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3 Notebook Features
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys . . . . . . 3–11
Wireless On/Off Button and Windows
Applications Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21
Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–25
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–29
Index

Startup Guide 1–1
1
Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware
ÄCAUTION: 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 to
the “Battery Packs” chapter in the Hardware Guide on the
Documentation Library CD.)
Inserting the battery pack

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Inserting the battery pack

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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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Connecting the notebook to AC power

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3. Open the notebook by sliding or pressing the display release
latch 1and lifting the display 2.
Opening the notebook
Opening the notebook