HP LA2205wg, LA2205wl, LA22f User Manual

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.

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

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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Startup

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.

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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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Startup

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 1 as 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 4 turns 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 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup.

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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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Startup

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 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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Startup

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.

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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.

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 the 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.compaq.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).

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Part 2

Reference

Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2

Contents

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16

Hardware

TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Keys and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Audio Buttons and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Connectors and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Bays and Memory Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Docking Connector and Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Cables and Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16

Adapters and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

Restoration and Documentation CDs . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18

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Hardware

Display

Display release latch Opens the notebook.

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Top

TouchPad

Top: TouchPad

Hardware

TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.

TouchPad scroll zones (2)* Scroll upward or downward.

Left and right TouchPad

buttons*

*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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activates items on the screen.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Hardware

Keys and Antenna

Top: Keys and Antenna

Fn key Combines with other keys to perform

system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F7 increases screen brightness.

Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.

Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an

Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

Antenna (available on select

models and not visible from outside the notebook)*

Microsoft 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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When combined with the Fn key, the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

external numeric keypad.

beneath the pointer.

Sends and receives wireless device signals.

Power Controls

Top: Power Controls

Power button* When the notebook is:

Hardware

■ Off, press to turn on the notebook.

■ On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation.

■ In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby.

■ In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from

Hibernation.

If the system has stopped responding and

✎

Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the notebook.

Display switch*

■ If the notebook is closed while on, turns off the

display.

■ If the notebook is opened while in Standby, turns

on the notebook (resumes from Standby).

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch, see “Setting Power Control Preferences” in Chapter 4.

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Hardware

Lights

Top: Lights

Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on.

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

Mute light On: Volume is muted.

Wireless device light

(available on select models)

Battery light On: The notebook is receiving adequate

On: An optional internal wireless device is turned on.

external power.

■ On amber: A battery pack is charging.

■ On green: A battery pack is fully charged.

■ Flashing: A battery pack is malfunctioning

and may need to be replaced.

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) drive light

Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.

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On: The internal hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

Flashing: Notebook is in Standby.

Audio Buttons and Speakers

Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers

Hardware

Increase volume button Increases system volume.

Decrease volume button Decreases system volume.

Mute button Mutes or restores volume.

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

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Hardware

Front Panel

SD Card light On: An SD Card or MMC is being

SD (Secure Digital)

Card slot

Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo

Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones or

Wireless device button

(available on select models)

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accessed.

Supports SD Cards and MMCs (multimedia cards).

microphone.

powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

Turns an optional internal wireless device on or off.

Rear Panel

Connectors and Jacks

Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks

External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external

Hardware

monitor or projector.

S-Video jack Connects an optional S-Video device,

USB connectors (3) Connect optional 2.0-compliant USB

RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable.

RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. (A modem

Parallel connector (available

on select models)

1394 connector Connects an optional 1394 device

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such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card.

devices.

(An Ethernet network cable is included with select models.)

cable is included with select models.)

Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer.

such as a camcorder.

Hardware

Vent

Rear Panel: Vent

Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components.

To prevent overheating, do not

obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.

*The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the underside of the notebook.

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Left Side

PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II

Hardware

32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.

PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the

Optical drive* Supports an optical disc.

*The type of optical drive, for example a CD, DVD, or combination CD/DVD drive, varies by model.

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PC Card slot.

Hardware

Right Side

Antenna (available on select

models and not visible from outside the notebook)

Infrared port Provides wireless communication

Power connector Connects an AC adapter cable.

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

*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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Sends and receives wireless device signals.

between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.

the notebook.

Underside

Bays and Memory Compartment

Hardware

Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment

Battery bay Holds a battery pack.

Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the

Memory compartment Contains 1 memory slot for an

Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.

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battery bay.

optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module. As shipped, the memory slot may be filled with a replaceable memory module or vacant, depending on the notebook model.

Hardware

Docking Connector and Vents

Underside: Docking Connector and Vent

Docking connector* Connects the notebook to an optional

port replicator.

Vents (3) Allow airflow to cool internal

*As shipped, the docking connector is not visible. The docking connector is beneath the docking connector cover, which protects the connector when the connector is not in use.

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components.

To prevent overheating, use

the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents. Do not allow a soft surface, such as bedding, clothing or a thick rug, to block airflow.

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