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Getting Started
HP Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 377703-001
May 2005
This guide explains how to identify and use the notebook
hardware and software features, and how to locate additional
help and support. Additional user information is provided in
the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support >
User Guides.
Enhanced for Accessibility
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© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Noth
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Contents 1 Hardware Setup Step 1: Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Access the Online User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Troubleshooting Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Step 2: Identify the Setup Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Step 3: Insert the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Step 4: Connect the Communication Device . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 3 Next Steps Protect Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Protect the Notebook from Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Protect the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Protect Your Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Use the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Turn Off the Notebook Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 4 Notebook Tour Top Components . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents A System Recovery Safeguarding Your Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Altiris Local Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2 System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 Creating a System Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4 Restoring to a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4 Reinstalling Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5 Reinsta
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1 Hardware Setup WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding Åapplications 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 Equ
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Hardware Setup During hardware setup, you will 1. Learn how to get help by accessing online user guides and troubleshooting resources. 2. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook. 3. Insert the battery pack into the notebook so that it can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. 4. Connect the communication device (modem or network card) so that you can register the notebook and operating system during software setup. 5. Connect the noteboo
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Hardware Setup Step 1: Before You Begin Access the Online User Guides User guides, reference manuals, regulatory and safety notices, and other resources that provide information about using your notebook are available through the Help and Support Center. To access documents in the Help and Support Center: » Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Troubleshooting Resources If you experience problems, follow the steps below to troubleshoot your computer: ■ Refer to the Troubles
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Hardware Setup Step 2: Identify the Setup Hardware Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustrations ✎ in this chapter. Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the battery pack 2, the power cord 3, and a network cable 4 (purchased separately) or modem cable 5. WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter Åor battery pack pr
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Hardware Setup Step 3: Insert the Battery Pack This notebook supports up to 2 battery packs: ■ One primary lithium-ion battery pack is included with the notebook. ■ The travel battery pack is an optional battery pack that can be attached to the bottom of the notebook. To insert the primary battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down with the rear toward you. 2. Slide the battery pack 1 into the battery bay until it is seated. The battery pack release latches 2 automatically lock t
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Hardware Setup Step 4: Connect the Communication Device Modem Your notebook has an internal modem, an RJ-11 (modem) jack, preinstalled modem drivers, and a modem cable. The modem cable must be connected to an analog telephone line. CAUTION: Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog Ä (modem) jacks but are not compatible with the modem. Jacks for analog telephone lines vary by country. ■ If you are connecting the modem to a telephone line in a country where RJ-11 (modem) jacks
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Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem Cable To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 (modem) jack: 1. If your modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, plug the circuitry end of the modem cable 2 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the notebook. To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the Å equipment, do not plug a modem cable into a RJ-45 (network) jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the telephone wall jack 3. Telephone w
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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 (modem) jack: 1. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, plug the circuitry end of the modem cable 2 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the notebook. To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to Å the equipment, do not plug the modem cable into a RJ-45 (network) jack. 2. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter
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Hardware Setup Network Card Your notebook has an RJ-45 (network) jack, an internal network interface card (NIC), and preinstalled network drivers. Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception. To connect the network cable: 1. Confirm that the existing network supports Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T connections. 2. If the network c
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Hardware Setup Step 5: Connect the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable 1 into the power connector. (The power connector is on the rear of the notebook.) 2. Plug the power cord 2 into the AC adapter, and then into the AC outlet 3. Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region ✎ and country. 1–10 Getting Started
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Hardware Setup When the notebook receives AC power, the battery pack begins to charge and the battery light is turned on. The color of the battery light is amber when the battery is charging. The light changes from amber to green when it is close to full charge capacity. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery light is turned off. For more information about the battery light, refer to “Lights” in Chapter 4. It is recommended that you leave the notebook connected to external
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Hardware Setup Step 6: Open the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2. 1–12 Getting Started
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Hardware Setup Step 7: Turn on the Notebook To turn on the notebook: » Press and release the power/standby button 1. The power/standby light 2 next to the power/standby button and the power/standby light on the front of the notebook 3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. Getting Started 1–13
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2 Software Setup Read the information below before you begin the software ✎ setup wizard. After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time varies. The software setup process allows you to ■ Select regional preferences. ■ Accept license agreements. ■ Protect your notebook. ■ Name your notebook. ■ Enter an administrator password (select models only). ■ Register online. ■ Create user accounts (select models only). If
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Software Setup During software setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for several minutes. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon. CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system Ä language before a page called “Welcome to Microsoft Windows” 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. To move the pointer, slide your fi
