Compaq 335401-001 User Manual

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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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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

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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Contents

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

iv Startup Guide

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.

Startup Guide 1–1

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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Hardware and Software Setup

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

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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.

CAUTION: 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.

Hardware and Software Setup

Startup Guide 1–5

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

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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.

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Hardware and Software Setup

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges

To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm:

■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality

surge protector.

■ Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the

modem to the telephone jack.

■ During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power

or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.

Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers.

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses

When you use the notebook for e-mail, 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 any damage they have caused.

Your notebook may come preinstalled with Norton AntiVirus software. For more information about using this software:

■ Refer to the online Help file within the Norton AntiVirus

software.

■ Refer to the notebook’s online Help and Support Center by

selecting Start > Help and Support.

To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated frequently. For more information about virus updates for the Norton AntiVirus software, refer to the Web site at

http://www.symantec.com.

Startup Guide 1–7

Hardware and Software Setup

Turning Off the Notebook

Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure:

To shut down the notebook:

» Select Start > Shut Down > Shut down.

For information about conserving power, setting power preferences, and using Standby and Hibernation, refer to the “Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.

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. This CD is included with your notebook.

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 having 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.

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