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Getting Started

Hardware and Software Setup

To set up the notebook hardware:

1. Insert the battery pack:

a.

Align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay.

b.

Insert the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses.

Inserting the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses

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Summary of Contents for Compaq NC4000

Page 1: ...Part Number 310028 001 April 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software find and install the latest versions of HP software and find additional information and support This guide introduces you to exterior features of the notebook ...

Page 2: ...luding but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty This document contains proprietary information that is protected b...

Page 3: ... Notebook Against Viruses 1 8 Turning Off the Notebook 1 8 Using the Notebook Safely 1 9 2 Additional Information Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD 2 1 Contacting Technical Support 2 2 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System 2 4 3 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components 3 1 Top Components 3 3 Left Side Components 3 5 Right Side Components 3 6 Front View Components...

Page 4: ...ty of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 Because of limitations in current TFT manufacturing technology TFT displays may show imperfections as bright dim or dark spots HP does not guarantee that TFT displays available on selected models only are free from such imperfections Setting Up the Hardware CAUTION To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to t...

Page 5: ... Setup To set up the notebook hardware 1 Insert the battery pack a Align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay b Insert the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses Inserting the battery pack tabs into the battery bay recesses ...

Page 6: ...oftware Setup Getting Started 1 3 c Snap the battery pack into place For more information regarding battery packs refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide Battery chapter Inserting the battery pack ...

Page 7: ...otebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet b Connect the AC adapter cable to the DC power connector on the notebook 1 c Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 d Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3 Power cords and outlets vary by country Connecting the notebook to AC power ...

Page 8: ...oftware Setup Getting Started 1 5 3 Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2 Opening the notebook 4 Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button Turning on the notebook ...

Page 9: ...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 install 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 pr...

Page 10: ...tart Software Setup A setup wizard loads and a list of applications is displayed Select the application you want to install and follow the instructions on the screen To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded HP utilities without installing them select Start Software Setup and after viewing the utility information select Cancel Selecting Regional Settings Keyboard language and ot...

Page 11: ...mputer viruses Computer viruses can disable the operating system your applications or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally Anitvirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage they have caused HP strongly recommends that you install optional antivirus software before using your modem or a network connection Antivirus software is available from ...

Page 12: ... an electrical storm Plug the notebook power cord into an optional high quality surge protector Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the modem to the telephone jack During an electrical storm run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers ...

Page 13: ...e 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 oulet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin The grounding pin is an important safety feature ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup po...

Page 14: ...rd features 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 mainten...

Page 15: ...Select the guide you want to read from the reference library menu 3 If prompted accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement or install Acrobat Reader by following the instructions on the screen Contacting Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the documentation provided with the notebook you can call technical support Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included w...

Page 16: ...umber and registration number To view these numbers access the Control Panel System General tab Configuration or diagnostic information Refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide Computer Setup chapter for details about accessing saving or printing this information Determine the version of the system ROM installed on the notebook ...

Page 17: ...P These enhancements add features and provide supplementary support for devices such as drives and PC Cards ÄCAUTION Replacing an operating system enhanced by HP 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 become unavailable ...

Page 18: ...evice Components Pointing Device Components Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse ...

Page 19: ...ts or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling and double clicking 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse Pointing Device Components Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 20: ...tebook In Standby press and release to exit Standby In Hibernation 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 D...

Page 21: ...Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 6 Display release latch recess Secures the display when it is closed 7 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 8 Fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with another key Not shown Primary memory compartment not shown located under the keyboard Contains the primary memory slot Top Components Continu...

Page 22: ...ects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot 3 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Cards 4 Secure Digital SD slot Accepts SD memory cards used as removable storage devices 5 Audio line out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio 6 Microphone input jack Connects an optional stereo microphone 7 Speaker Produces ...

Page 23: ...ty cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook 2 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 3 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components ÄTo 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 ...

Page 24: ...onents Item Component Description 1 Antenna 2 Send and receive wireless Local Area Network LAN signals ÄThe antenna covers are not removable Removing the covers can cause damage to the antenna 2 Display release latch Opens the notebook 3 Microphone Inputs single channel sound ...

Page 25: ...r video capture card 2 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector 3 USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable 4 Self powered USB connector Connects USB 1 1 and 2 0 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable or an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using the External Multi...

Page 26: ...ter Charger Aircraft Power Adapter or DC cable 6 RJ 45 jack Connects a network cable 7 RJ 11 jack Connects a modem cable 8 Rear panel connector cover Closes to cover the connectors This cover can be removed by removing the screws that secure it to the notebook Rear Panel Components Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 27: ...stic cover that must be opened before connecting the travel battery bay 2 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional Port Replicator 3 Mini PCI compartment Contains the mini PCI wireless card 4 Intake vents Enable airflow to cool internal components ÄTo prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may bloc...

Page 28: ...ercentage of a full charge remaining on a battery pack using the Quick Check lights 7 Battery power gauge Indicates the charge remaining on a battery pack 8 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack 9 Memory expansion compartment Contains 1 memory expansion slot for optional memory expansion boards Bottom Components Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 29: ...ty On The hard drive is being accessed 2 Num lock On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 3 Caps lock On Caps lock is on 4 Scroll lock On Scroll lock is on 5 Wireless on off On The wireless mini PCI card and or Bluetooth are on Off The wireless mini PCI card and Bluetooth are off ...

Page 30: ...in Standby 7 Battery On A battery pack is charging Blinking A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low battery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking more quickly Lights Continued Item Component Description ...

Page 31: ...utorun 2 2 B battery inserting 1 3 light 1 6 3 13 battery connector travel 3 10 battery primary bay 3 11 release latch 3 11 Bluetooth installing software 1 7 user guides 1 7 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide 2 2 buttons PC Card eject 3 5 pointing stick 3 1 power 1 5 3 3 Quick Launch 3 3 release latch 1 5 TouchPad 3 2 C cable slot security 3 6 caps lock light 3 12 CD Documentation L...

Page 32: ...g 1 10 End User License Agreement 1 6 exhaust vent 3 6 external monitor connector 3 8 External MultiBay connector 3 8 F FCC notice 1 10 Fn key 3 4 function keys 3 4 H hard drive activity light 3 12 bay 3 6 Hardware Guide 2 1 help technical support 2 2 Hibernation exiting 3 3 HP telephone numbers 2 2 I infrared port 3 5 inserting battery pack 1 3 intake vent 3 10 J jack s audio line out 3 5 microph...

Page 33: ...2 1 jack 3 9 Modem and Networking guide 2 1 Modem Command Guidelines 2 1 monitor external optional connector 3 8 N network jack 3 9 protecting against viruses while using 1 8 num lock light 3 12 O opening the notebook 1 5 operating system installing retail version of 2 4 overhead projector optional external monitor connector 3 8 P PC Card eject button 3 5 slot 3 5 phone numbers worldwide 2 2 point...

Page 34: ...us 1 8 installing 1 7 license 1 6 setup 1 6 Software Setup utility 1 7 space requirements 1 7 Software Guide 2 1 Software Setup utility 1 7 speaker internal audio line out jack 3 5 identifying 3 5 Standby exiting 3 3 light 3 13 S Video out jack 3 8 system drivers 1 1 system information obtaining 2 3 system ROM version 2 3 T technical support 2 2 telephone RJ 11 jack 3 9 telephonenumbers worldwide ...

Page 35: ...es See Documenta tion Library CD V VCR optional connecting video 3 8 vents exhaust 3 6 intake 3 10 video devices optional S Video out jack 3 8 W Windows applications key 3 4 wireless 802 11 and Bluetooth on off button 3 3 on off light 3 12 user guides 1 7 worldwide telephone numbers 2 2 ...

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