HP Notebook User manual

Startup and Reference Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 345561-001
September 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.
Enhanced for accessibility.

Contents
1 Startup
2 Hardware
3 Keyboard
4 Power
5 Drives and Drive Media
6 Multimedia
7 Communications
8 Hardware Options and Upgrades
9 Software Updates, Restorations
and Utilities
A Specifications
Index

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
The illustrations throughout this book show the features and
procedures for several notebook models. Whenever more than
one notebook is illustrated, refer only to the illustration(s) for
your notebook model.
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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
CAUTION: 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 orange 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.
HP 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
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Setting Up the Software
CAUTION: 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 plug the notebook from external.
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 not 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
slect 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 the Battery
Pack” in Chapter 4.
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Setting Up a Wireless Device
Your notebook model may have a Bluetooth device, a wireless
LAN device, or no wireless devices.
To display the names of any preinstalled wireless LAN devices
in Device Manager: Select Start > My Computer. Right-click on
the My Computer window, then select Properties > Hardware
tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters.
Using the Wireless Device Light and Button
The wireless device light 1available on select models indicates
whether integrated wireless devices have been turned on or off
with the wireless device button 2. The integrated wireless
devices may include a Bluetooth device, another wireless device,
or both wireless devices. An integrated wireless device must be
turned on with the wireless device button before the wireless
device can be set up.
Identifying the wireless device light and button
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When the wireless device button is turned on, the wireless
device light turns on and the integrated wireless devices are
hardware enabled.
When the wireless device button is turned off, the wireless
device light turns off and the integrated wireless devices are
hardware disabled.
The light remains on if either or both wireless devices are turned
off by using the device software rather than by using the wireless
device button.
Setting Up a Bluetooth Device
To set up a Bluetooth device, install the Bluetooth software
preloaded on your notebook:
1. To enable the Bluetooth device and the software setup, press
the wireless device button. (The wireless device light turns
on.)
2. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. Select the
Bluetooth software, then follow the setup instructions on the
screen.
For more configuration information and usage instructions, refer
on the Documentation Library—Bluetooth CD included with
your notebook to the Bluetooth Getting Started guide and to the
Bluetooth User’s Guide.
Setting Up a Wireless Device
To set up an Integrated Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter,
follow the instructions at the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com for
downloading and installing the SoftPaq for the Integrated
Wireless LAN 54g Network Adapter. For general information
about accessing, downloading, and installing a SoftPaq, see
Chapter 9, in section “Updating Software.”
To set up any other wireless device, you may use the HP setup
and configuration utility preloaded on your notebook or the
default Windows XP wireless network connection utility.
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The HP setup and configuration utility supports legacy operating
systems and Cisco Compatible Extension program features. The
Cisco Compatible Extensions program for WLAN devices
assures compatibility between Cisco Aironet WLAN products
and certain notebook models through extensive independent
testing. Because a Cisco Compatible wireless device is IEEE
802.11 compliant and WiFi certified, it is fully compatible with
other WiFi certified products.
For optimal wireless device functionality, HP recommends that
you set up the device using the HP setup and configuration
utility.
To set up a wireless LAN device using the default Windows
XP wireless network connection utility:
1. Press the wireless device button. (The wireless device
light turns on.)
2. Follow the instructions available through Start >
Windows Help and Support.
To set up a wireless LAN device using the HP setup and
configuration utility, you must first disable the Windows XP
wireless network connection utility, then install the HP setup
and configuration utility.
1. To disable the Windows XP wireless network
connection utility:
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections.
b. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then
select Properties.
c. On the Wireless Networks tab, clear the Use
Windows to configure my wireless network settings
check box.
d. Select OK.
The Windows XP wireless network connection utility remains
disabled until you enable it again.
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2. Press the wireless device button. (The wireless device
light turns on.)
3. To install the HP setup and configuration utility: Select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup > WLAN Utility
Installer, then select OK.
4. To install and configure your wireless device, follow the
installation and configuration instructions on the screen.
Accessing Instructions for Using a Wireless
Device
Instructions for installing and using an Integrated Wireless LAN
54g Network Adapter are included with the Integrated Wireless
LAN 54g Network Adapter SoftPaq available at the HP Web site
at http://www.hp.com.
Instructions for any other integrated wireless device included
with your model are provided with your notebook. Depending on
the wireless device, the instructions may be provided in a Help
file within the device software or in documentation included
with your notebook.
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
Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem
to surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronics retailers.
the an telephone line.
During electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power
or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
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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 refer to the
Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Documentation
Library CD and to the printed Wireless Device Regulatory
Notices document included with your notebook. The Regulatory
and Safety Notices guide also includes information about
protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge.
WARNING: 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 power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an
important safety feature.
WARNING: 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.hp.com/ergo, on the hard
drive, or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the
product.
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).

Part 2
Reference
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