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Startup Guide

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 334088-001

August 2003

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
locate and install the latest versions of HP software, and locate
additional information and support. This guide also introduces
you to exterior features of the notebook.

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Summary of Contents for Compaq 334088-001

Page 1: ...03 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software locate and install the latest versions of HP software and locate additional information and support This guide also introduces you to exterior features of the notebook 334088 001 book Page i Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 2: ...s for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Startup Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series First Edition August 2003 Reference Number nc6000 Document Part Number 334088 0...

Page 3: ...afeguarding the Notebook 1 11 Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses 1 11 Turning Off the Notebook 1 11 Using the Notebook Safely 1 11 Regulatory and Safety Information 1 12 2 Additional Information Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD 2 1 Getting Help 2 3 Using the Help and Support Center in Windows XP 2 3 Contacting Technical Support 2 5 Installing a Retail Version of an Operatin...

Page 4: ... TouchPad Model 3 1 Dual Pointing Device Model 3 2 Top Components 3 3 Lights 3 6 Left Side Components 3 8 Right Side Components 3 9 Front View Components 3 11 Rear View Components 3 13 Bottom Components 3 15 Labels 3 17 Index 334088 001 book Page iv Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 5: ...ns in current TFT manufacturing technology TFT displays may show imperfections as bright dim or dark spots HP does not guarantee that TFT displays are free from such imperfections For governmental agency and safety information refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices Setting Up the Hardware ÄCAUTION To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corru...

Page 6: ... sliding the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more removing the battery and storing it will prolong its life For more information refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide Battery Packs chapter 334088 001 book Page 2 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 7: ...ebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet b Connect the AC adapter cable 1 to the power connector on the notebook c Connect the power cord 2 to the AC adapter d Plug the power cord 3 into an electrical outlet Power cords and outlets vary by country 334088 001 book Page 3 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 8: ...e Hardware and Software Setup 3 Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2 4 Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 334088 001 book Page 4 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 9: ...ceeding through the onscreen instructions read the following caution and other installation information contained in this chapter ÄCAUTION To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct device drivers install follow these guidelines 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 th...

Page 10: ...in this guide This guide documents the category view that is used by default in Windows XP If your notebook is set to classic view you may notice discrepancies between your notebook and this documentation For information on switching views see Windows XP Help and Support Installing Optional Software You can install third party software or preloaded utilities any time after your initial software se...

Page 11: ...ese settings In Windows 2000 select Start Settings Control Panel Date Time or select Start Settings Control Panel Regional Options In Windows XP select Start Control Panel Date Time Regional and Language Options Date and Time or select Start Control Panel Date Time Regional and Language Options Regional and Language Options For information about selecting regional settings open the Regional Option...

Page 12: ...devices The drivers for your wireless LAN devices have been preinstalled on the notebook The utility that supports your wireless LAN device has been preloaded but not preinstalled Refer to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions provided with your notebook for help installing the utility Using Wireless LAN Utilities in Windows 2000 Windows 2000 does not have an automatic wireless networ...

Page 13: ...allation Instructions provided with your notebook Understanding the Advantages of HP Provided WLAN Utilities The HP provided utilities have advanced capabilities that enhance the use of your wireless device These utilities work in a more integrated fashion with your wireless device to configure and manage your wireless network They are also compatible with Cisco standards and legacy operating syst...

Page 14: ...luetooth Select notebooks contain a preinstalled Bluetooth device The utility that operates your Bluetooth device has been preloaded but not preinstalled on the notebook Before you can use this utility you must install it using the following steps In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Software Setup select the Bluetooth utility from the list of applications then follow the onscreen instructions In...

Page 15: ...n against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be installed and updated periodically Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure In Windows 2000 select Start Shut Down Shut Down then select the OK button In Windows XP select Start Turn off computer Turn Off Using the Notebook Safely To protect the notebook fr...

Page 16: ...sily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet If provided with a three conductor power cord having a three pin attachment plug plug the cord into a grounded earthed outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin The grounding pin is an important safety feature ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury turn down the v...

Page 17: ...ures and drives connecting external equipment and upgrading the notebook Software Guide describes HP software including details about power and security features Modem and Networking guide provides details about modem connections and equipment Modem Command Guidelines contains modem commands and programming information Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide details steps for notebook maintenance an...

Page 18: ...et Networking User Guide for advanced users only To view a guide 1 Insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD drive If Autorun is enabled the reference library menu displays on the screen this may take a few seconds 2 Select the language of your choice and then select the guide you want to read from the reference library menu 3 If prompted accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement and i...

Page 19: ...more about using and maintaining your notebook With the Help and Support Center you can get immediate assistance before contacting an HP support specialist For example in Help and Support you can Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems Learn how to use the software tools for working with your favorite music video games and photos on select notebook models only Get basic and detailed informat...

Page 20: ...latest drivers utilities software updates and product documentation for your notebook View notebook information and diagnose problems Keep your notebook up to date using Windows Update Find compatible hardware and software To access the online Help and Support Center 1 Press the fn f1 hotkey or select Start Help and Support 2 Follow the onscreen directions to select the online Help and Support Cen...

Page 21: ...with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center or visit the HP Web site at http www hp com To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem have the notebook and the following information available when you call Notebook serial number and model description which are provided on labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook Purchase date on your invoice Conditions under which the ...

Page 22: ... such as drives and PC Cards Read the following caution before installing a retail version of an operating system on your notebook ÄCAUTION Replacing an HP enhanced operating system with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all enhancements In some cases the loss of these enhancements may result in an unresponsive system In other cases complete USB support may not be ...

Page 23: ...t Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 334088 001 book Page 1 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 24: ...Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 334088 001 book Page 2 Friday Ju...

Page 25: ...on press and release to exit Hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook This table describes default settings For information about changing the functions of the power button and about using Standby and Hibernation refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide Power chapter 3340...

Page 26: ... does not come on verify that the device utility has been installed and enabled in the software HP provided utilities must be installed through Software Setup For more information refer in this guide to Setting Up Wireless LAN and Setting Up Bluetooth or to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions provided with your notebook For more information refer on the Documentation Library CD to U...

Page 27: ... 7 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key Not shown Memory compartment not shown located under the keyboard Contains one primary memory slot populated and one expansion slot Top component descriptions Continued Item Component Description 334088 001 book Page 5 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 28: ...croll lock is on 4 Wireless On Off On An integrated wireless device has been enabled 5 Power standby On Power is turned on Blinking Notebook is in Standby The power standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a critical low battery condition The light turns off when the system enters Hibernation or shuts down 334088 001 book Page 6 Friday July 11 2...

Page 29: ...attery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking more quickly 7 Primary hard drive On Hard drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed 8 MultiBay On A device in the MultiBay is being accessed Light descriptions Continued Item Component Description 334088 001 book Page 7 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 30: ...udio line out jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio 2 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 4 MultiBay Holds a MultiBay device 334088 001 book Page 8 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 31: ...battery 2 Secure Digital SD slot Accepts SD memory cards 3 PC Card slots 2 Support optional Type I Type II or Type III 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Cards In select notebooks one of the PC Card slots may be replaced with a factory installed Smart Card Reader 4 RJ 11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable 334088 001 book Page 9 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 32: ...6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook Ä The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen Right side component descriptions Continued Item Component Description 334088 001 book Page 10 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 33: ...d an optional IrDA compliant device 2 Mute button On Mutes the system volume A light comes on when the button is pushed in and the sound is muted 3 Volume control buttons Increase and decrease system volume Press the volume up button to increase sound Press the volume down button to decrease sound 4 Display release latch Opens the notebook 334088 001 book Page 11 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 34: ...posure limits Nevertheless the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimzed To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna should not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation including when the notebook display is closed Front view component descriptions Conti...

Page 35: ... as an external diskette drive or a printer 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable 6 Self powered USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable or connects an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using the External MultiBay powered...

Page 36: ...ideo capture card 9 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow Rear view component descriptions Continued Item Component Description 334088 001 book Page 14 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 37: ...ard in order to access system memory 3 Intake vent Enables airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow 4 Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay 5 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack 6 Hard drive security screw Secu...

Page 38: ...PCI devices to be used in this notebook Installing an unsupported MiniPCI device can prevent your notebook from operating properly and may result in a warning message To resume proper notebook operation remove the unauthorized device Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your MiniPCI device displays in error Bottom component descriptions Continued Item Component Descripti...

Page 39: ... need this number if you call customer support 2 COA Certificate of Authenticity label Contains your Product Key number which will be needed to update or troubleshoot your operating system 3 WLAN label Provides regulatory information about the wireless LAN device s that are available on some notebook models You will need this information to use a WLAN device while traveling internationally 334088 ...

Page 40: ...g internationally 5 Bluetooth label Provides regulatory information about the Bluetooth device that is available on some notebook models You will need this information to use the Bluetooth device while traveling internationally Bluetooth is not supported in all countries Label descriptions Continued Item Component Description 334088 001 book Page 18 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

Page 41: ...3 9 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide 2 2 buttons power 1 4 3 3 Quick Launch 3 4 release latch 1 4 C caps lock light 3 6 CD Documentation Library 2 1 commands modem 2 1 connecting video 3 14 connector s AC power 3 13 DC power 1 3 docking 3 15 external monitor 3 13 External MultiBay 3 13 USB 3 13 D DC power connector 1 3 display opening 1 4 release latch 1 4 3 5 3 11 docking connect...

Page 42: ...lease 3 15 display release 3 11 light battery 1 5 3 7 caps lock 3 6 num lock 3 6 power standby 1 5 scroll lock 3 6 wireless on off 3 6 M Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide 2 1 manuals See Documentation Library CD memory primary slot 3 5 microphone jack 3 8 Microsoft logo key 3 5 modem commands 2 1 jack 3 9 Modem and Networking guide 2 1 Modem Command Guidelines 2 1 monitor external connector 3 ...

Page 43: ...3 11 RJ 11 telephone jack 3 9 RJ 45 network jack 3 13 S Safety Comfort Guide 2 2 scroll lock light 3 6 Secure Digital SD slot 3 9 security cable slot 3 10 Software Guide 2 1 software Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 2 speakers 3 12 Standby exiting 3 3 light 3 6 S Video jack 3 14 system drivers 1 1 T telephone RJ 11 jack 3 9 Troubleshooting guide 2 1 turning the notebook on off 1 4 U USB connectors 3 13 with...

Page 44: ...Index 4 Startup Guide Index 334088 001 book Page 4 Friday July 11 2003 3 39 PM ...

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