HP Net PC 20 User guide
HP Notebook PC
Startup Guide
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Startup Guide
Second Edition (March 2003)
Part Number: 311075-002
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications
line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the
computer must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a
line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008.
When using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow
basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to
persons:
• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example,
near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).
• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this guide. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
• Disconnect the modem cable before opening the computer case or touching an
uninsulated modem cable, jack, or internal component.
• Do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network (LAN)
receptacle.
WARNING This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For
more Class B information, refer to the Reference Guide on the Documentation
Library CD.
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Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook .......................................................................1
Identifying Parts of the Notebook ..........................................................................2
Front panel and right panel components...........................................................2
Left panel and back panel components.............................................................4
Bottom panel components ................................................................................6
Status lights.......................................................................................................8
Setting Up Your Notebook...................................................................................10
Step 1: Insert the battery.................................................................................10
Step 2: Connect AC power .............................................................................11
Step 3: Connect a phone line ..........................................................................12
Step 4: Turn on the notebook .........................................................................13
Step 5: Set up Windows..................................................................................13
Using the Documentation Library CD .................................................................14
Basic Operation ........................................................................................................15
Operating Your Notebook ....................................................................................16
Default power settings ....................................................................................16
To reset the notebook......................................................................................17
To change the boot device ..............................................................................17
To use the TouchPad ......................................................................................18
To use the function hot keys...........................................................................19
Using CDs or DVDs.............................................................................................20
To play DVD movies......................................................................................20
To connect a TV to your notebook.................................................................21
To connect an infrared device (select models only).......................................22
Batteries and Power Management..........................................................................23
Using Battery Power.............................................................................................24
To check battery status ...................................................................................24
To respond to a low-battery warning..............................................................25
To recharge the battery ...................................................................................25
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance.........................................................................27
Troubleshooting Your Notebook..........................................................................28
Display problems ............................................................................................28
Hard drive problems .......................................................................................29
Keyboard and pointing device problems........................................................29
Performance problems....................................................................................30
Power and battery problems ...........................................................................30
Startup problems.............................................................................................31
Configuring Your Notebook ................................................................................32
To run the BIOS Setup utility.........................................................................32
Reinstalling and Updating Software.....................................................................33
Index ..........................................................................................................................35
Startup Guide 1
Getting Started with Your Notebook
Getting Started with Your Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
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Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features
selected. The following illustrations identify the standard external components
included with most notebook models.
Find the illustrations that match your notebook to identify your components.
Front panel and right panel components
1Notebook open/close latch
2One-Touch buttons
3Keyboard status lights
4Power button: turns the notebook on and off
5TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an
on-off button
6Main status lights (left to right): power mode,
hard drive activity, and battery
7Hard drive
8Infrared port (select models only)
9Wireless on-off button and indicator light
(select models only)
10 Battery
11 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive
12 PS/2 port
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