Compaq Presario R3000 - Notebook PC User guide

Startup Guide

Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 355391-001

November 2003

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,

find and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and find

additional information and support. This guide introduces you to

exterior features of the notebook.

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Startup Guide

Compaq Notebook Series

Reference Number: R3000

First Edition November 2003

Document Part Number: 355391-001

Startup Guide iii

Contents

1 Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Selecting Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . 1–8

Protecting Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Using Security Software Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

2 Additional Information, Help and Updates

Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Using the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 2–5

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Contents

3 Notebook Features

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

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

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

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Wireless On/Off Button and Windows

Applications Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15

Index

Startup Guide 1–1

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

ÄCAUTION: 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.

1–2 Startup Guide

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 to

the “Battery Packs” chapter in the Hardware Guide on the

Documentation Library CD.)

Inserting the battery pack

Hardware and Software Setup

Startup Guide 1–3

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

1–4 Startup Guide

Hardware and Software Setup

3. Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1

and lifting the display 2.

Opening the notebook

Hardware and Software Setup

Startup Guide 1–5

4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1. The

power/Standby light turns on 2.

Turning on the notebook

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.

1–6 Startup Guide

Hardware and Software Setup

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.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to be sure that the correct device

drivers are installed 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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