HP COMPAQ 377703-001 User manual

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.

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Getting Started

HP Compaq Notebook Series

First Edition May 2005

Document Part Number: 377703-001

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Step 5: Connect the Notebook to External Power . . . . . 1–10

Step 6: Open the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Step 7: Turn on the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13

2 Software Setup

Welcome to Microsoft Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Select Your Regional Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Accept the License Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Protect Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Name Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Enter an Administrator Password

(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Create User Accounts (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

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

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

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

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Buttons, Switches and Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–26

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–26

Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27

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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

Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive. . . . . A–6

Reinstalling Applications from Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

Reinstalling the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

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

Index

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1

Hardware Setup

WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding

applications 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 Equipment (IEC 60950).

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to 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 docking device (select models only).

■ During the hardware and software setup procedures:

❏ Do not unplug the notebook from external power.

❏ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or

hibernation.

❏ Do connect the modem cable as instructed in the “Modem”

section and the network cable as instructed in the “Network

Card” section later in this chapter, but do not insert, remove,

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

✎For regulatory and safety notices, refer to the Regulatory, Safety

and Environmental Notices guide located in the Help and Support

Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Getting Started 1–1

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 notebook to external power.

6. Open the notebook.

7. Turn on the notebook.

After you turn on the notebook, you will be prompted to begin

software setup.

1–2 Getting Started

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 Troubleshooting guide that is available in

the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and

Support > User Guides.

■ Access the Help and Support Center for additional

information about your notebook and for Web site links.

Select Start > Help and Support.

✎ Although many checkup and repair features require an Internet

connection, many other tools can help you fix a problem while

the notebook is offline.

■ Contact Customer Care for further assistance.

Getting Started 1–3

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.

ÅWARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter

or battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or

battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery pack

purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer.

1–4 Getting Started

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 1into the battery bay until it is seated.

The battery pack release latches 2automatically lock the

battery into place.)

Getting Started 1–5

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