Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 333953-001 HP (Hewlett-Packard)
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Startup G uide HP Co mpaq Not ebook S er i es Doc ument P art Numb er : 3 33 9 5 3-001 Aug us t 2 003 This guide e xplains ho w to set up your hardw are and softw are, locate and install the latest ver sions of HP software, and locate additional information and support.
© 2003 Hewlett-P ackard De velopment Compan y , L.P . Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or othe r countries.
Sta rt up G uid e ii i Cont ent s 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Installing Optional Software .
i v St artup Guide Conte nt s 3 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup G uide 1–1 1 H ard war e and Sof t w are Setu p Å W ARN ING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full po we r . As a r esult of incr eased po we r consumption , it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously .
1–2 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up T o set up the notebook: 1. Slide the primary battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. ✎ If you will not be using the no tebook for 2 weeks or more, removing the battery and storing it will prolong its life.
H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–3 2. Connect the noteb ook to ex ternal A C po wer: a. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. b . Connect the A C adapter cable 1 to the po wer connector on the notebook. c.
1–4 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up 3. Open the notebook b y pressing the disp lay release latch 1 and lifting the display 2 . 4. T urn on the notebook b y pressing the po wer button.
H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–5 After the notebook po wers on: ■ The po wer/standb y light turns on. (See “Lights” later in this guide for more information.) ■ The battery pack in the battery bay be gins to char ge, and the battery light turns on.
1–6 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up ■ Pr eloaded software applications are included with the notebook b ut must be installed through the Softw are Setup utility . Pr einstalled software applications hav e already been installed on the notebook and require no further installation procedures.
H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–7 ✎ T o vie w the descriptions and space requirements of p reloaded HP utilities without installing them: ■ In Windo ws 2000, select Start > Programs > Software Setup. ■ In Windo ws XP , select Start > All Programs > Software Setup.
1–8 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up Selecting Scre en Settings If you would like to see more items on your screen or to see the items on your screen display ed larger , change the screen resolution setting in your operatin g system.
H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–9 Using Wireless LAN Utiliti es in Windo w s XP An automatic wireless network c onfiguration utility is av ailable on notebooks with W indows XP .
1–10 Startup Gu ide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up 3. On the W ireless Networks ta b, clear the Use W indo ws to configure my wireless network settings check box. 4. Select OK. The W indows automatic wireless network conf iguration utility is disabled until you enable it again.
H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup Guide 1 –11 Safeguarding t he N otebook Protecting t he Notebook Ag ainst Viruses When you use the notebo ok for email, networ k, or Internet access, you exp ose the notebook to computer viruses.
1–12 Startup Gu ide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up Regulator y and S af et y Inf o rmation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more inform at ion, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Re gulatory and Safety Notices.
Startup G uide 2–1 2 Additional Informa tion, H elp, an d Up dat e s Using t he Doc ument ati on L ibr ary CD Included with the note book is the Documentation Library CD, which contains detailed informa tion and instructions for using your notebook.
2–2 Startup Guide Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates ■ Safety & Comfort Guide —describes the best w ays to set up a safe and comforta ble work en vironmen t, including ergonomic and safety information. ■ Ager e Softmodem A T Comma nd Set —provides manufacturer’ s modem comman ds for advanced users only .
Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates Startup G uide 2–3 Getti ng He lp If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementary in formation on the Documen tation Library CD (including the T r oubleshoo ting guide), you may need to contact HP .
2–4 Startup Guide Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and priv acy features such as anti virus software. ■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improv e the performance of your hard d riv e and battery pack.
Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates Startup G uide 2–5 T o provide the f astest possible re solution of you r problem, ha ve the notebook and the follo wing information a v ailable when you call: ■ Notebook serial numb er and model descriptio n, which are provided on labels af fixed to the bottom of the not ebook.
2–6 Startup Guide Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates Installin g a Re tail V ersion of an Opera ting S ystem The W indows operating system pr ovided on the notebook is enhanced by HP . These enhancements add features and pro vide supplementary support for de vices such as driv es and PC Cards.
Startup G uide 3–1 3 Notebook Features P oin ting De vice Com ponents Component Descript ion 1 P oi nting stick Mov es the pointer and sel ects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and righ t pointing stick b uttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
3–2 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es To p C o m p o n e n t s Component Descript ion 1 Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable y ou to access common functions with a singl e k eystrok e. ■ QuickLock b utton (left)—Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display .
Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–3 Quick Launch but ton s ( 3) (continued) ✎ To use integrated WLAN or Bluetooth, press the Wireless On/Off button and ensure that the Wireless On/Off light is on before attempting to make a connection.
3–4 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es 3 fn ke y Ex ecutes frequently used system functions when presse d in combination with a function key or the esc key . 4 Microsoft logo ke y Displa ys the Windows Star t menu. 5 K eyboard lights Indicate when cer tain keyboard settings hav e been tur ned on.
Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–5 Ligh ts Component Descript ion 1 Num lock On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enab led. 2 Caps lock On: Caps lock is on. 3 Scroll lock On: Scroll lock is on. 4 Wireless On/O ff On: An integr ated wireless device has been enabled.
3–6 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es 5 P ower/standby On: P ower is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby . ✎ The power/st andby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available po wer source reaches a critical low-battery condition.
Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–7 Left Sid e Components Component Descript ion 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional secur ity cable to the notebook. Ä The pur pose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not pre vent the product from being mishandled or stolen.
3–8 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es 4 Optical disc dr iv e eject button Opens the optical disc drive when pressed. 5 Batter y ba y Holds the primar y batter y pack.
Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–9 Righ t Side Com ponents Component Descript ion 1 PC Card eject buttons (2) Eject an optional PC Card or Smar t Card (if a Smar t Card Reader i s installed) from the top or bottom PC Card slot . 2 PC Card slots (2) Suppor t optional T ype I, T ype II, or T ype III 32-bit (Card Bus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
3–10 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es 5 RJ-11 jack Connects a modem cable. 6 A udio line-out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio .
Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –11 Fr ont Vie w Com ponents Component Descript ion 1 Speakers (2) Produce system sound. 2 Display release latch Opens the notebook. 3 Mute button Mutes the system v olume. The b utton lights up when volume is muted.
3–12 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es Rear P a ne l C om pon en ts Component Descript ion 1 USB connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable . 2 Self-powered USB connector Connec ts USB 1.1- and 2.
Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –13 7 S-Video out jack Connects an opti onal S-Video device , such as a tele vision, VCR, camcorder , ov erhead projector , or video capture card. 8 Exter nal monitor connector Connects an optional external moni tor or ov erhead projector .
3–14 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es Botto m Co mpo nent s Component Descript ion 1 Intake V ent Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä T o prev ent ov erheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface , such as a pillow , blanket, rug, or thick clothing ma y block airflow .
Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –15 6 Hard driv e cov er latch Releases th e cov er on t he hard drive ba y . 7 Hard drive ba y Holds the primar y hard dri v e. 8 MultiBa y release latch Allows remov al of a MultiBa y device . Component Descript ion 333953-001.
3–16 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es Labels Label Descript ion 1 Bluetooth label Provides regulatory informatio n about the Bluetooth device that is av ailable on some notebook models. ✎ You will need this informati on to use the Bluetooth device while traveling internationall y.
Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –17 4 Serial number label Identifies the notebook. Y ou may need this number if y ou call customer supp or t. 5 System label Pro vides regulator y inf ormatio n about the notebook. 6 Modem lab el Lists the count r ies in which the modem has been approv ed f or use.
Startup G uide Index–1 Ind e x 1394 connector 3–12 A AC adapter 1–3 , 3–12 AC power 1–12 Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 Aircraft Power Adapter 3–12 antivirus software 1–11 applications key 3.
Index– 2 Startup Guide Index display opening 1–4 release latch 1–4 display settings 1–8 docking connector 3–14 Documentation Libr ary CD 2–2 drive(s) MultiBay 3–10 optical disc 3–7 pri.
Inde x Startup G uide Index–3 Modem and Network ing guide 2–1 Modem Command Guidelines 2–1 MultiBay 3–10 N network jack 3–13 protecting against viruses while using 1–11 O opening the noteb.
Index– 4 Startup Guide Index Softwar e Guide 2–1 Software Setup utility 1–6 speakers 3–11 Standby, exiting 3–3 S-Video out jack 3–13 system drivers 1–1 T technical support 2–3 , 2–4 .
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