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Getting Started

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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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Summary of Contents for COMPAQ 377703-001

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ...ense 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 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Getting Started HP Compaq N...

Page 3: ...ard 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 Register Online 2 7 Create User Accounts Select Model...

Page 4: ...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 G...

Page 5: ...em 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 Getting Started vii ...

Page 6: ...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 netwo...

Page 7: ...o 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...

Page 8: ...esources 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 the battery into place Getting Started 1 5 ...

Page 11: ...odem to a telephone line in a country where RJ 11 modem jacks are standard follow the instructions in Connecting the Modem Cable next in this chapter If you are connecting the modem to a telephone line in a country where RJ 11 modem jacks are not standard follow the instructions in Connecting the Modem with an Adapter later in this chapter ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect t...

Page 12: ... 1 plug the circuitry end of the modem cable 2 into the RJ 11 modem jack on the notebook ÅTo reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the 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 wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country Getting Started 1 7 ...

Page 13: ... of the modem cable 2 into the RJ 11 modem jack on the notebook ÅTo reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to 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 3 3 Plug the country specific modem adapter 4 into the telephone wall jack Telephone wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by region and cou...

Page 14: ...n 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 cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 plug the circuitry end of the network cable 2 into the RJ 45 jack on the back of the notebook 3 Plug the other end of the cabl...

Page 15: ...o 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 ...

Page 16: ...ack 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 power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook after software setup is complete but battery charge displays will...

Page 17: ...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 ...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ...rotect your notebook Name your notebook Enter an administrator password select models only Register online Create user accounts select models only If you prefer not to register your notebook during software setup you can do so at any time after software setup is complete You can also change or add any settings you select or skip during the setup process Although you can register and set preference...

Page 20: ... language before a page called Welcome to Microsoft Windows is displayed choose carefully On some models the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during software setup To move the pointer slide your finger on the TouchPad 1 in the direction that you want to move the pointer To select an item move the pointer over the item and then press the left Touch...

Page 21: ... is available only on subsequent pages To skip a page without entering a preference Select the Skip button in the lower right corner of the page This button is not available on all pages Select Your Regional Preferences Regional preferences are preset for the country in which you purchased the notebook The next 2 pages prompt you to confirm or change the regional preferences How should dates and c...

Page 22: ...owing page you will be offered only 2 options You can choose Back to return to the End User License Agreement page or You can choose Shut Down to turn off the notebook When you start the notebook after selecting Shut Down the Welcome to Microsoft Windows page is displayed and you must again begin software setup Protect Your Notebook When your notebook is connected to the Internet Microsoft can aut...

Page 23: ...your notebook name on your name or a location such as Familyroom In order for your notebook name to be displayed on a network the name Must not be longer than 15 characters Must include only numerals 0 9 letters A Z and a z and hyphens Cannot include spaces You can also enter a description of your notebook in the Computer Description box The description can contain spaces and special characters Fo...

Page 24: ...tered with the same keys For example an administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys Can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive To enter an administrator password Enter a password according to the guidelines above and then reenter the password to confirm it ...

Page 25: ...on Privacy Statement Select the underlined link near the top of the page To view the Microsoft Windows Registration Privacy Statement Select the underlined link near the bottom of the page To return to the registration page from either of these pages Select Back To proceed with your registration and software setup select Next If you connected your modem or network card during the Step 4 Connect th...

Page 26: ...opens according to the preferences set by that user Press the Finish Button When the Thank you page is displayed read the text and then click Finish The notebook restarts after the process is complete Select your user account and then press enter to begin using your notebook To protect your notebook follow the instructions in Chapter 3 Next Steps All Windows instructions in your notebook documenta...

Page 27: ...power surges Protect your privacy Use the notebook safely Turn off the notebook properly For information about other notebook security features such as passwords device disabling and the optional security cable lock refer to the Security guide located in the Help and Support Center Select Start Help and Support User Guides Getting Started 3 1 ...

Page 28: ...us software can detect and destroy most viruses and usually repair damage they have caused To provide protection against newly discovered viruses Norton Antivirus software must be periodically updated For information about using and updating your Norton AntiVirus software and for other information such as troubleshooting Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Then select the Help Support butto...

Page 29: ...obtain information about you your notebook and your data Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on your computer by including features such as logging and reporting automatic alarms and user interfaces for configuring the firewall Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic To protect your privacy it is recommended that you Keep your operating system updated When your notebook is connected t...

Page 30: ... problem disable the firewall perform the task and then enable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall as follows If you are using Windows Firewall select Start Help and Support to search for instructions on reconfiguring the firewall If you are using an optional firewall refer to the firewall documentation or contact the firewall manufacturer 3 4 Getting Started ...

Page 31: ... www hp com ergo on the notebook hard drive and through the Help and Support Center at Start Help and Support User Guides ÅWARNING To avoid potential discomfort or burns do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods The 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 ...

Page 32: ...ay be replaced by the Shut Down button If the notebook does not respond try the following shutdown procedures Press ctrl alt delete Then select Shut Down Turn Off If the notebook does not respond to the ctrl alt delete procedure press and hold the power standby button for at least 5 seconds Ä You should use the power standby button to shut down the notebook only when the system does not respond to...

Page 33: ...Components included with your notebook may vary by geographical region and by model The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard external features included in most notebook models Refer to the illustrations that most closely match your notebook Getting Started 4 1 ...

Page 34: ...tration that most closely matches your notebook Description Power standby lights 2 Green The notebook is on Blinking green The notebook is in standby mode hibernation On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless local area network LAN device and or a Bluetooth device is turned on Continued 4 2 Getting Started ...

Page 35: ...n the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light inking more quickly Off If the notebook is connected to an external power source the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook is not connected to an external power source the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery condition There are 2 power standby lights Both display the same information T...

Page 36: ...en The notebook is on Blinking green The notebook is in standby mode hibernation On An integrated wireless device such as a wireless LAN device and or a Bluetooth device is turned on Caps lock light On Caps lock is on Num lock light On Num lock is on or the embedded numer c keypad is enabled Continued 4 4 Getting Started ...

Page 37: ...f the notebook is connected to an external power source the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook is not connected to an external power source the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery condition There are 2 power standby lights Both display the same information The light on the power button is visib e only when the notebook is open the other power standby lig...

Page 38: ...tions e clicking Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse Right TouchPad button Functions like the r ght button on an external mouse TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls upward or downward e describes default settings For information about changing default settings refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center Select Start Help and Support User Guides 4 6 ...

Page 39: ...tches your notebook Description Power standby button Off press the button to turn on the In standby briefly press the button to exit standby In hibernation briefly press the button to exit hibernation responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press the power standby button and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off Continued Getting Started 4 7 ...

Page 40: ...pport es Product Tour Options Demo ProtectTools Secur Manager Software Setup System Information and Wireless Assistant Wireless button Turns the wireless functionality on or off but does not create a wireless http www hp com go wireless Presentation mode button Turns on Presentation mode Volume mute button Volume down button Decreases system volume Volume up button Increases system volume Fingerpr...

Page 41: ...utton Off press the button to turn on the In standby briefly press the button to exit standby In hibernation briefly press the button to exit hibernation responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press the power standby button and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off Continued Getting Started 4 9 ...

Page 42: ... Puts the notebook in standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on Wireless button Turns the wireless functionality on or off but does not create a wireless http www hp com go wireless e describes default settings For information about changing default settings refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center Select Start Help and Support User Guides 4 10 Getting...

Page 43: ... esc with the fn 2 3 fn esc Description key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination key Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key Continued Getting Started 4 11 ...

Page 44: ...ey Quick Reference Embedded numer c keypad Can be used like the keys on an keys external numer c keypad Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer Hotkey Quick Reference KeyCombination KeyCombination to Activate to Deactivate Initiate standby Power standby button Alternate between notebook fn f4 display and external display fn f5 Not applicable Not applicable V...

Page 45: ...dels only media card Component 1 Produce system sound 2 Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook Description Speakers 2 Display release latch Opens the notebook Supports 6 optional digital media card formats SD Secure Digital Memory Card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SmartMedia card Description Speakers 2 Display release latch Opens the notebook Getting Star...

Page 46: ...tration that most closely matches your notebook Description designed to act as deterrents These deterrents may not prevent a product from being Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cab e USB port devices to the notebook using a optional External MultiBay II to the notebook The MultiBay II must be connected to an external power so...

Page 47: ...B cable or connects an Description designed to act as deterrents These deterrents may not prevent a product from being Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cab e USB port devices to the notebook using a optional External MultiBay II to the notebook The MultiBay II must be connected to an external power source Getting Started 4 15...

Page 48: ...otebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section Component 1 2 3 Connects a modem cabl Description Optical drive button Releases the media tray Optical drive Reads an optical disc RJ 11 modem jack e 4 16 Getting Started ...

Page 49: ...ating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow b anket rug or thick clothing may b ock airflow External monitor port Connects an external monitor 1394 port device such as a camcorder USB ports 2 Connect USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a e Either port can also connect an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook The MultiBay II must be ...

Page 50: ...ription Audio in microphone jack microphone or a monaural microphone Audio out headphone jack connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio Supports optional Type I or Type II PC Cards Supports optional ExpressCard 54 or ExpressCard 34 cards PC Card slot eject button 1 Ejects the PC Card from the 4 18 Getting Started ...

Page 51: ...ard drive bay Holds the hard drive Vents 2 or 3 e airflow to cool internal components To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the notebook only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as pillows thick rugs or clothing to b ock the airflow Continued Getting Started 4 19 ...

Page 52: ...ck release Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack Travel battery connector Connect an optional travel battery Memory module Contains the memory module slots compartment Depending on your notebook model the vents on the notebook may vary in number and location 4 20 Getting Started ...

Page 53: ...mponents To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Use the notebook only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as a printer or a soft surface such as pillows thick rugs or clothing to b ock the airflow Primary battery pack release Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay Continued Getting Started 4 21 ...

Page 54: ... Holds the primary battery pack Travel battery connector Connects an optional travel battery Memory module Contains the memory module slots compartment Depending on your notebook model the vents on the notebook may vary in number and location 4 22 Getting Started ...

Page 55: ...splay Components Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section Component 1 2 Records sound Description Display release latch Opens the notebook Internal microphone Getting Started 4 23 ...

Page 56: ...nals They are not visible from the outside of the notebook For wireless regulatory notices in your region refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices guide located in the Help and Support Center Select Start Help and Support User Guides Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section 4 24 Getting Started ...

Page 57: ...mation about the notebook The Regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook Modem Approval label Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You may need this information when traveling internationally The Modem Approval label is affixed to the bottom of the noteboo...

Page 58: ...perating not writing to optical disc 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Operating writing to optical disc 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 14 7 to 10 1 psia 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 14 7 to 4 4 psia 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 4...

Page 59: ...ered from a stand alone DC power source it is strongly recommended that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved by HP The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage 18 5 V dc 3 5 A 65 W Operating current 3 5 A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase ...

Page 60: ...timal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable To safeguard your documents store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of the My Documents folder Getting Started A 1 ...

Page 61: ...ion is created the notebook restarts and creates the first snapshot After the snapshot is created the notebook restarts making the snapshot available for recovery through Windows By default Local Recovery automatically takes snapshots of your files on a regular basis You can change the snapshot schedule For more information refer to the Altiris Local Recovery Help To access your snapshots in the A...

Page 62: ...hange your personal settings or add software or hardware You can manually create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings It is recommended that you manually create restore points Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware Periodically whenever the system is performing optimally Restoring to any restore point does not affect your d...

Page 63: ...ore point and then click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was functioning optimally 1 Select Start Help and Support 2 Click System Restore The System Restore window opens 3 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time and then click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions A 4 Getting Started ...

Page 64: ... Start All Programs Software Setup The application reinstallation process replaces corrupted system files within the application and reinstalls deleted system files within the application In most cases If the application you are reinstalling is still installed on your notebook the reinstallation process does not affect your settings within the application In all cases If an application has been de...

Page 65: ...reinstall select or clear the appropriate check boxes Reinstalling Applications from Discs To reinstall applications from discs 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive If autorun is enabled an installation wizard opens If autorun is disabled select Start Run Enter x setup exe where x is your optical drive designation and then select OK 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the installation ...

Page 66: ...st 5 seconds to turn off the computer 4 Press the power standby button again to turn on the notebook 5 When prompted press any key to start from the disc After a few minutes you may need to select your language and then the Setup Wizard opens On the Welcome to Setup page do not press R step 8 in this procedure until you have completed steps 6 and 7 6 Press enter to continue A licensing agreement p...

Page 67: ... system you can reinstall it To reinstall the operating system If your notebook does not have an optical drive you may need to connect to an optional external MultiBay 1 Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter and turn on the notebook 2 Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the notebook 3 Press and hold the power standby button for at least 5 seconds to turn off t...

Page 68: ... when the process is complete Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software After the operating system installation process is complete you must reinstall drivers To reinstall drivers use the Recovery disc included with the notebook 1 While running Windows insert the Recovery disc into the optical drive 2 If the disc does not start immediately a Select Start Run b Then type D SWSETUP APPINSTL SET...

Page 69: ...phone jack 4 18 audio out headphone jack 4 18 Index B battery bay 4 20 4 22 4 25 battery light displaying charge status 1 11 identifying 4 5 battery pack charging 1 11 identifying 4 20 4 22 inserting 1 5 battery pack release latches 4 20 4 21 bays battery 4 20 4 22 4 25 hard drive 4 19 4 21 Bluetooth label 4 25 buttons Info Center 4 8 mute 4 8 optical drive 4 16 PC Card slot eject 4 18 power stand...

Page 70: ...onnecting 1 10 surge protection 3 3 country specific modem adapter connecting 1 8 currency settings software setup 2 3 D date and currency settings software setup 2 3 daylight saving time setting software setup 2 3 digital media cards 4 13 Digital Media Slot 4 13 Digital Media Slot light 4 13 display release latch 4 13 4 23 display switch identifying 4 8 4 10 docking connector 4 20 drives optical ...

Page 71: ... Product License Agreement 2 4 humidity specifications 4 26 I IDE drive light 4 3 4 5 IEC 60950 compliance 3 5 IEEE 1394 port 4 17 Info Center button 4 8 internal microphone 4 23 Internet connection enabling hardware 1 6 J jacks audio in microphone 4 18 audio out headphone 4 18 RJ 11 modem 1 6 4 16 RJ 45 network 4 14 4 15 S Video out 4 14 K keypad keys 4 12 keys esc 4 11 fn 4 11 function 4 12 keyp...

Page 72: ... internal 4 23 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 4 25 Microsoft End User License Agreement 2 4 Microsoft Windows Registration Privacy Statement 2 7 modem country specific adapter 1 8 surge protection 3 3 virus protection 3 2 modem RJ 11 jack variation by country 1 6 Modem Approval label 4 25 modem cable 1 6 4 14 4 15 monitor port external 4 17 MultiMediaCard 4 13 mute button 4 8 mute lig...

Page 73: ... 3 3 turning off notebook 3 6 turning on notebook 1 13 power connector 1 10 4 14 4 15 power cord connecting 1 10 surge protection 3 3 power standby button 4 7 4 9 turning off notebook 3 6 turning on notebook 1 13 power standby light 1 13 4 2 4 4 Presentation mode button 4 8 privacy protection features 3 3 Product Key 4 25 product name and number notebook 4 25 R rated input power specifications 4 2...

Page 74: ...ftware Norton AntiVirus 3 2 reinstalling A 5 A 7 repairing A 5 software setup accepting license agreements 2 4 changing settings 2 1 2 3 navigating 2 3 registering notebook and operating system 2 7 setting notebook description name 2 5 settingregionalpreferences currency date time zone etc 2 3 setting user accounts 2 8 speakers 4 13 specifications operating environment 4 26 rated input power 4 27 ...

Page 75: ...ble 4 14 4 15 4 17 USB ports identifying 4 14 4 15 4 17 user account settings software setup 2 8 V vents exhaust 4 17 4 19 4 21 viruses computer 3 2 volume buttons 4 8 W Windows applications key 4 12 Windows category vs Windows classic view 2 8 Windows firewall 3 3 Windows logo key 4 11 wireless antennae 4 24 wireless button 4 8 4 10 wireless certification label 4 25 wireless light 4 2 4 4 WLAN wi...

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