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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Startup Guide
HP Notebook Series
Reference Number:zv5000/zx5000/nx9100
First Edition September 2003
Document Part Number: 335398-001
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.
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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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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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Connecting the notebook to AC power
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3. Open the notebook by sliding or pressing the display release
latch 1 and lifting the display 2.
Opening the notebook
Opening the notebook
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4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1. The
power/standby light turns on 2.
Turning on the notebook
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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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