HP NC4200 User Manual

Getting Started

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 367187-001

March 2005

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

Enhanced for Accessibility.

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Getting Started HP Compaq Notebook Series First Edition March 2005 Reference Number: nc4200 Document Part Number: 367187-001

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

Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . 1–5

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

Accept the License Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Name Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Create User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Press the Finish Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

3 Next Steps

Enable or Disable TouchPad Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

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

Protect the Notebook from Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Protect Your System Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Protect Your Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Updating Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Protect the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Getting Started iii

Contents

Use the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Turn Off the Notebook Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Access the User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

4 Component ID

Keyboard Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

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

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

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

A Troubleshooting

Quick Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Power Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Can the Notebook Not Be Turned On? . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Is the Notebook Screen Blank? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Is Software Functioning Abnormally? . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Is the Notebook Unresponsive?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Is the Notebook Overheating? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Is an External Device Not Working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Contact Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

Preparing to Call Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

Contacting Customer Care by E-mail

or Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–10

Taking the Notebook to a Service Partner. . . . . . . . A–10

B System Restore

Safeguarding Your Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2

Altiris Local Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2

Setting System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

iv Getting Started

Repairing or Reinstalling Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive . . . B–5

Reinstalling Applications from Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6

Reinstalling the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software. . . . . . . B–9

Updating Reinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–10

Index

Contents

Getting Started v

Hardware Setup

During hardware setup, you will

1. Identify the hardware required for setup.

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

hibernation.

❏ Do connect your modem as instructed in “Step 3: Connect the

Modem” later in this chapter, but do not insert, remove,

connect, or disconnect any other device, cable, or cord.

Getting Started 1–1

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 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 in

✎

appearance by region and country. Battery packs vary by model.

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

1–2 Getting Started

Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack

To insert the battery pack:

Battery packs vary by model.

✎

1. Turn the notebook upside down.

2. Slide the battery pack 1 into the battery bay until it is seated.

3. Press the battery pack 2 into the battery bay until it clicks

into place.

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

notebook at pack is firmly seated.

“Step 6: Turn On the Notebook,” make sure the battery

Hardware Setup

Getting Started 1–3

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

modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of the notebook. Internal compartments include the memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay.

1–4 Getting Started

Hardware Setup

Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack

To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has

an RJ-11 telephone jack:

Telephone wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by

✎

region and country.

1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near RJ-11 telephone wall jack.

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.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the

equipment, do not plug a modem cable into a network jack.

3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 (modem) jack 2 on the

notebook.

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

jack

Getting Started 1–5

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:

Modem cables, modem adapters, and telephone wall jacks vary in

✎

appearance by region and country.

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

telephone wall jack.

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 2 on the

notebook.

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

adapter 3.

5. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone

wall jack 4.

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Hardware Setup

Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external AC power:

Power cords and electrical outlets vary in appearance by region

✎

and country.

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

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 recommended 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.)

Getting Started 1–7

Hardware Setup

Step 5: Open the Notebook

To open the notebook:

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

2. Raise the display 2.

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Step 6: Turn On the Notebook

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

notebook, make sure the battery pack is firmly seated.

To turn on the notebook:

» Slide the power switch 1 toward the front of the notebook.

The power/standby light 2 is turned on, and you are prompted to begin software

The power/standby light is visible when the notebook is open or

✎

closed.

setup.

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 setup, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete. can also change or add any settings you select or setup process. Although you later, it is usually easier and software setup.

Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt

the notebook screen.

can register and set preferences

faster to complete these tasks during

skip during the

You

CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system

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

■ After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete

■ During software setup, it is normal for some notebook

Getting Started 2–1

before a window called Welcome to Microsoft

displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the

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 section of the window or press the

■ To continue to the next window:

Select the Next button in the lower-right corner of the window.

■ To return to the previous window:

Select the Back button in the lower-left corner of the window.

button is unavailable on the first window, Welco me

(This

Microsoft Windows.)

■ To skip a window without entering a preference:

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

f1 key on your keyboard.

2–2 Getting Started

Software Setup

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.

Getting Started 2–3

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.

2–4 Getting Started

Accept the License Agreements

In the End-User License Agreement window, you must accept both the Microsoft End-User License Agreement and the

Software Product License Agreement to continue with

HP 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 return to the End-User License Agreement window or choose Shutdown to turn off the notebook. When you start the notebook after selecting Shutdown, the Wel come to Windows window is displayed and you must again begin software setup.

Software Setup

Getting Started 2–5

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.”

2–6 Getting Started

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

the registration window from either of these windows, select

to Back.

To proceed with your registration and software setup,

Next.

select

If you connected your modem during the “Step 3: Connect the

Modem” section in Chapter 1, “Hardware Setup,” or have

connected the notebook to the Internet by another method, the Connecting to online registration window is displayed. This window describes the progress of your registration.

Software Setup

If you are unable to send your registration, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete. For more information about connecting to the Internet, refer to the

“Connect to the Internet”

section in Chapter 3, “Next Steps.”

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