Compaq 355449-001 User Manual

Getting Started

Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 355449-001

August 2004

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software and begin using your notebook.

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Getting Started Compaq Notebook Series First Edition August 2004 Reference Number: V2000 Document Part Number: 355449-001

1 Hardware Setup

Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Step 3: Connect the Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power . . . . . . 1–7

Step 5: Open the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Step 6: Turn On the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

2 Software Setup

Welcome to Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Select Your Regional Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Accept the License Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Name Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Create User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Press the Finish Button! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

3 Next Steps

Enable TouchPad Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Protect Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Protect the Notebook from Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Protect Your System Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Protect Your Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Protect the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Use the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Turn Off the Notebook Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

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Contents

Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Enable Communication Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Set Up Internet Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Preview the Help and Support Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

4 Notebook Tour

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Wireless and Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button. . . . . . . 4–9

Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

Ports and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

PC Card Slot and Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Vent and Security Cable Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

Mini PCI and Memory Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

Bays, Battery Latch and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Optical Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Index

iv Getting Started

Hardware Setup

During hardware setup, you will

1. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook.

2. Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected

can

external power.

3. Connect the modem, so you will be able to register the

notebook and operating system during software setup.

4. Connect the notebook to external power.

5. Open the notebook.

6. Turn on the notebook.

When the notebook is turned on, you will be prompted to

software setup.

begin

CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and 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 Expansion Base. (The Expansion Base can be used only with select models.)

■ 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 your modem as instructed in the “Step 3: Connect

the Modem” section later in this chapter, but do not insert,

remove, connect, or disconnect any other device, cable, or

cord.

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Hardware Setup

Step 1: Identify the Setup 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

If you would like to use the modem to register your notebook and operating system during software setup, you will also need the modem cable 4.

If you are connecting the modem cable in a country where

telephone jacks are not standard, you will need the

RJ-11 modem

adapter 5 to connect the modem cable. (If you purchased

the notebook in a country where RJ-11 jacks are not standard, a modem adapter specific to the country in which you purchased the notebook is included with the notebook.)

(Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary by region and country. Battery packs vary by model.)

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Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack

To insert the battery pack:

1. Turn the notebook upside down on a flat surface.

2. Pivot the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery

CAUTION: To prevent a lack of response when you turn on the

notebook at step 5, make sure the battery pack is firmly seated.

pack is firmly seated.

Hardware Setup

(Battery packs vary by model.)

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Hardware Setup

Step 3: Connect the Modem

To connect the modem so that you can register your notebook

operating system during software setup:

and

■ Follow the instructions in this section for connecting the

modem to an analog telephone line.

-or-

■ Follow the instructions provided by your Internet service

provider to connect the notebook to the Internet through a

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem, cable modem, or network connection. For more information about these and other Internet connection methods, see the

Internet” section in Chapter 3, “Next Steps.”

It might be easier to connect your modem to a telephone line

✎

and set up other Internet connections later, after you have

now completed software setup.

Jacks for analog telephone lines vary by country.

■ If you are connecting the modem to a telephone line in a

country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are standard, follow the instructions in the section next in this chapter.

■ If you are connecting the modem to a telephone line in

country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are not standard, follow the instructions in the

an Adapter” section later in this chapter.

“Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack”

“Connecting the Modem with

“Connect to the

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the

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from the telephone network before accessing an internal

modem compartment of the notebook. Internal compartments include the memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay.

Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack

To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has

an RJ-11 telephone jack:

1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface an AC outlet.

near

2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1,

which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.

3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the

notebook

4. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the telephone

jack

Hardware Setup

(Telephone wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country.)

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Hardware Setup

Connecting the Modem with an Adapter

To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not

have an RJ-11 telephone jack:

1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near

AC outlet.

2. If the modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1, which

prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.

3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the

notebook

4. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem

adapter 3.

5. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into an RJ-11

telephone jack 4.

(Modem cables, modem adapters, and telephone wall jacks vary in appearance by region and country.)

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Hardware Setup

Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external AC power:

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1.

power connector is on the rear of the notebook.)

(The

2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, and then into

AC outlet 3.

When the notebook receives AC power, the battery pack begins

charge and the battery light 4 (on the front of the notebook)

turned on. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery

is light is turned off.

It is recommeded that you leave the notebook connected

external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the

to battery light is turned off. (A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook after software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has been fully charged.)

(Power cords and electrical outlets vary in appearance by region and country.)

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Hardware Setup

Step 5: Open the Notebook

To open the notebook:

1. Press the display release button 1 to release the display.

2. Raise the display 2.

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Step 6: Turn On the Notebook

» To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1.

The power button light 2 and the power/standby

3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin

light software

The power button light and the power/standby light display

✎

the only is visible when the notebook is closed.

setup.

same information. The power button light is visible

when the notebook is open; the power/standby light

Hardware Setup

Getting Started 1–9

Software Setup

During software setup you can

■ Select regional preferences.

■ Accept license agreements.

■ Name your notebook.

■ Register online.

■ Create user accounts.

If you prefer not to register your notebook during software

you can do so at any time after software setup is

setup, complete.

skip during the setup process. For instructions, refer to

or Chapter

and

you and

Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt

the notebook screen.

You can also change or add any settings you select

2, “Managing Your Software,” in the printed Help Support Guide included with your notebook. Although can register and set preferences later, it is usually easier faster to complete these tasks during software setup.

CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system

language

displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that

is you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup.

■

■ During software setup, it is normal for some notebook

Getting Started 2–1

before a window called Welcome to Microsoft® Windows®

After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time varies.

models to pause occasionally for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon.

Software Setup

Welcome to Windows

The first window in software setup is Welcome to Microsoft® Windows®. This window welcomes you to your Microsoft Windows operating system and introduces you to software setup navigation:

■ To display additional information about the text in any

setup

window, select the question mark icon in the lower right-hand section of the window or press the your

keyboard.

■ To continue to the next window, select the Next button

the lower right-hand corner of the window.

■ To return to the previous window, select the Back

button

in the lower left-hand corner of the window.

(This

button is unavailable on the first window, Welcome to

Microsoft Windows.)

■ To skip a window without entering a preference, select the

Skip button in the lower right-hand corner of the window. (This button is unavailable on the first and some succeeding windows.)

To navigate in a window, slide your finger on the TouchPad 1 in the direction that you want to move the cursor. To select an item, move the cursor over the item, and then press the left TouchPad button 2.

f1 key on

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Software Setup

Select Your Regional Preferences

The next 2 windows prompt you to confirm or select regional preferences. Regional preferences are preset for the country in which you purchased the notebook.

■ Dates and currency window—The operating system will use

the region and language preferences you confirm or select in the How should dates and currency appear? window to format dates and currency.

Notice that some languages have regional versions. The versions are shown in parentheses after the language name.

■ Time zone window—The operating system will use the time

zone you confirm or select in the What time zone are you in? window to set the notebook clock.

Notice that you can select a check box to set the notebook clock to adjust to daylight saving time.

Accept the License Agreements

In the End User License Agreement window, you must

both the Microsoft End-User License Agreement

the HP Software Product License Agreement to continue

and with software setup.

■ To accept both agreements, select Yes, I accept them, and

then select Next.

■ To decline both agreements, select No, I don’t accept them,

and then select Next.

If you decline both agreements, you will not be permitted

use the installed software. On the following screen you

to will be offered only 2 options: You can choose Back to

to the End User License Agreement window or

return choose start to software setup.

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Shutdown to turn off the notebook. When you

the notebook after selecting Shutdown, the Welcome

Windows window is displayed and you must again begin

Software Setup

Name Your Notebook

If you plan to include your notebook on a home network,

notebook must have a unique name. In the What’s your

your computer’s name? window, you can retain the default name shown in the Computer name text field or choose another name.

For example, you might want to base your notebook name on

person’s name, “David,” or a location, “Familyroom.” In order

a for your notebook name to be displayed on a network, the name

■ Must be no longer than 15 characters.

■ Must include only numerals (0-9), letters (A-Z and a-z),

and

hyphens.

■ Cannot include spaces.

If you like, you can also enter a description of your notebook. The description may contain more characters than the notebook name, as well as spaces and special characters. For example, you could describe your notebook as “David’s game machine.”

Register Online

In the Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you can

■ Register your notebook—Complete the text fields.

■ Register your operating system—Select the Also Register

with Microsoft check box beneath the text fields.

■ Indicate how you would like to be contacted by

Hewlett-Packard—Select or clear the check boxes above the

Microsoft registration information.

To view the Hewlett-Packard Registration Privacy Statement, select the underlined link near the top of the window. To view

Microsoft Windows Registration Privacy Statement, select the

the underlined link near the bottom of the window. To return to the registration window from either of these windows, select Back.

To proceed with your registration and software setup, select Next.

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