HP Compaq NX6105 Getting Started
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Page 1: Getting Started
Getting Started HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 415569-001 February 2006 Enhanced for Accessibility... - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 Set up the computer First-time setup....... . . 1–1 Step 1: Unpack the box . - Page 4 Contents Connect to the Internet ......2–7 Enable communication hardware ....2–7 Set up Internet service .
- Page 5 Contents Repairing the operating system ....B–5 Reinstalling the operating system ....B–6 Reinstalling device drivers and other software .
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Page 7: Set Up The Computer
First-time setup Step 1: Unpack the box To set up the notebook for the first time: 1. Unpack the box. 2. Locate the following: Notebook 1 AC adapter 2 Battery pack 3 Power cord 4 Modem cable 5 Getting Started Set up the computer 1... -
Page 8: Step 2: Insert The Battery Pack
Set up the computer Step 2: Insert the battery pack To insert the battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the battery pack 1 into the battery bay and rotate it 2 until it is seated. CAUTION: To prevent a lack of response when you turn on the Ä... -
Page 9: Step 3: Connect To Power
Step 3: Connect to power To connect the notebook to power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1. 2. Plug the power cord into the adapter 2, and then into an outlet 3. Leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off. -
Page 10: Step 4: Turn On The Notebook
Set up the computer Step 4: Turn on the notebook To turn on the notebook: 1. Press the display release button 1 to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2. 3. Press the power button 3. The power/standby lights are turned on. 1–4 Getting Started... -
Page 11: Step 5: Set Up The Software
Set up the computer Step 5: Set up the software If your notebook came with Microsoft® Windows®, set up the software by following the on-screen instructions in the “Welcome to Windows” page. CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language Ä... -
Page 12: Quick Tour
Set up the computer Quick Tour Top Components Components Power/standby button* 1–6 Description When the notebook is Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press to initiate hibernation. In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation. - Page 13 Components † TouchPad Wireless light (select models only) *This table describes default settings. To change the function of the power/standby button, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Advanced tab. † To change the function of TouchPad components, select Start > Control Panel >...
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Page 14: Front Components
Set up the computer Front Components Component Power/standby light* IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Battery light Display release button Audio-in (microphone) jack Audio-out (headphone) jack *The light on the power/standby button and the power/standby light on the front of the notebook display the same information. The light on the power/standby button is visible when the notebook is open;... -
Page 15: Left Components
Left Components Component Power connector Monitor port Expansion port 2 (select models only) RJ-45 (network) jack RJ-11 (modem) jack USB port* PC Card slot *Depending on the model, the notebook has 2 or 3 USB ports. The other USB ports are on the right side of the notebook. Getting Started Set up the computer Description... -
Page 16: Right Components
Set up the computer Right Components Component USB ports (1 or 2 depending on the notebook model)* Digital Media Slot (select models only) 1394 port (select models only) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Optical drive 1–10 Description Connect optional USB devices. Supports an optional digital memory card. - Page 17 Component S-Video-out jack (select models only) Security cable slot *Depending on the model, the notebook has 2 or 3 USB ports. The other USB port is on the left side. † The digital memory card could be a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, or SmartMedia (SM) card.
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Page 18: Service And Support
For help and support directly from your notebook, go to the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support. For easy-to-use technical support and answers to many common questions about your notebook, visit the technical support Web site at http://www.hp.com/support 1–12 Getting Started... -
Page 19: Next Steps
Install software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia, antivirus, and firewall software. Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, and Internet radio Creating or copying data CDs ... -
Page 20: Enable Or Disable Touchpad Tapping
Next steps Enable or disable TouchPad tapping Tapping is a TouchPad preference that enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an item or twice to double-click an item. This feature is enabled by default. To disable or reenable TouchPad Tapping: 1. -
Page 21: Protect Your Notebook
Protect your notebook You can use the information in this section to Protect your notebook from viruses. Protect your system files. Protect your privacy. Protect your notebook from power surges. Turn off your notebook properly. Use your notebook safely. -
Page 22: Protect Your System Files
Next steps Protect your system files System Restore is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your software was functioning optimally. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your system files and settings. -
Page 23: Protect Your Notebook From Power Surges
Protect your notebook from power surges To protect your notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. -
Page 24: Use Your Notebook Safely
The Safety and Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and through the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support >... -
Page 25: Connect To The Internet
WARNING: To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block Å 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 warm or hot when used continuously. -
Page 26: Set Up Internet Service
Next steps c. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook. Noise suppression circuitry is contained in a small cylinder near one end of the modem cable. d. - Page 27 Using Easy Internet Sign-Up If the Easy Internet Sign-up utility is supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, you can access the utility by using either of the following methods: Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the ...
- Page 28 Next steps Using the Internet Connection Wizard You can use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard to connect to the Internet If you already have an account with an ISP. If you have a disc from an ISP. If you do not have an Internet account and would like to ...
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Page 29: Update Your Software
Update your software Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important updates to the software included with your notebook may have been released since the notebook left the factory. Some updates may affect the way your notebook responds to optional software or external devices. -
Page 31: Before You Begin
Visit the technical support Web site ( for answers to common questions. Contact Customer Care for further assistance. Refer to “Customer Care” in this appendix. Getting Started Troubleshooting http://www.hp.com/support A A–1... -
Page 32: Quick Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Quick troubleshooting Is the notebook unable to start up? To turn on the notebook, press the power/standby button. When the notebook is turned on, the power/standby light is turned on. If the notebook and the power/standby light do not turn on when you press the power/standby button, adequate power may not be available to the notebook. -
Page 33: Is The Notebook Screen Blank
Is the notebook screen blank? If you have not turned off the notebook but the screen is blank, the notebook may be in standby or hibernation, or may not be set to display the image on the notebook screen. To resume from standby or restore from hibernation, ... -
Page 34: Is Software Functioning Abnormally
Troubleshooting Is software functioning abnormally? If your software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally: Run a virus scan. For information about using the antivirus resources on your notebook, refer to “Protect your notebook from viruses” in the “Next steps” chapter. If the notebook feels extremely warm, allow it to cool to ... -
Page 35: Is The Notebook Overheating
If the notebook remains unresponsive, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided: If the notebook is in Windows, press ctrl+alt+delete. Then If the notebook is running Windows XP Home, select Shut Down > Turn Off. If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional, ... -
Page 36: Is An External Device Not Working
Troubleshooting Is an external device not working? If an external device does not function as expected: Turn on the device as instructed in the device documentation. Some devices, such as monitors and printers, must be turned on before the notebook is turned on. Verify that ... -
Page 37: Help And Support Center
Help and Support Center To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support. In addition to providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides Information about your notebook, such as model and serial ... -
Page 38: Customer Care
usually on the bottom of the notebook. To display the Service Tag information on the notebook screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. Purchase date on the invoice. Conditions under which the problem occurred. -
Page 39: Contacting Customer Care By E-Mail
Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone If the notebook is connected to the Internet, select Start > Help and Support to get help by e-mail or to access Customer Care telephone numbers. Taking the notebook to a service partner If Customer Care advises you to take your notebook to a service partner, be sure to provide the service partner with the information listed in “Preparing to call Customer Care”... -
Page 41: B System Recovery
To recover system functionality, you can use the System Restore utility or the recovery discs included with your notebook. Recovering functionality through System Restore preserves all of your personal data and settings and is a reversible procedure. Repairing device drivers and applications by using Driver Recovery or Application Recovery discs also preserves your personal data and settings. -
Page 42: Using System Restore
System recovery Using System Restore System Restore is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your software was functioning optimally. Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots”... -
Page 43: Restoring To A Restore Point
Restoring to a restore point To restore the notebook to a restore point: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to a reliable AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 44: Reinstalling Applications From Your Hard Drive
System recovery Reinstalling applications from your hard drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive: » Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you are prompted to select the software you want to reinstall, you can select or clear the check boxes for some or all of the listed items.) Reinstalling applications from discs... -
Page 45: Repairing The Operating System
Repairing the operating system An operating system repair does not delete your personal data. To repair the operating system, use the Operating System disc that was shipped with the notebook: 1. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet through the AC adapter and then turn on the notebook. -
Page 46: Reinstalling The Operating System
System recovery Reinstalling the operating system CAUTION: To prevent the loss of all of your personal data, back up Ä your data before reinstalling the operating system. Personal data and any software you have installed on the notebook will be lost during the operating system reinstallation process. - Page 47 7. Press page is displayed.) 8. Press system instead of repairing it. 9. Press enter 10. Press to continue setup using this partition. 11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick), and then press Formatting a drive deletes all current files. Ä...
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Page 48: Reinstalling Device Drivers And Other Software
System recovery Reinstalling device drivers and other software After the operating system installation process is complete, you must reinstall drivers. To reinstall drivers, use the Driver Recovery disc included with the notebook: » While the notebook is in Windows, insert the disc into the optical drive, and then follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 49: Updating Reinstalled Software
The operating system that was shipped on your notebook and on the Operating System disc included with your notebook is enhanced for HP notebooks. The enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives and PC Cards. The functionality of your notebook was tested for use with the operating system provided with your notebook. -
Page 51: Index
1394 port 1–10 AC adapter troubleshooting A–2 using during software reinstallation or repair B–3 B–5 antivirus software 2–3 Application Recovery disc B–1 audio-in jack 1–8 audio-out jack 1–8 backup B–1 battery light 1–8 Bluetooth device, wireless light 1–7 buttons display release 1–8 power/standby 1–6 A–5 wireless 1–7... - Page 52 Index display, switching image A–3 documentation 2–11 drivers obtaining A–6 reinstalling or repairing B–8 DSL connections 2–8 Easy Internet Sign-up 2–9 electrical storm, precautions and procedures 2–5 external devices drivers A–6 troubleshooting A–6 firewalls 2–4 guides, user 2–11 hard drive hibernation file A–3 preloaded software B–4 headphone jack 1–8...
- Page 53 modem connecting 2–7 setting up Internet service 2–8 surge protection 2–5 virus protection 2–3 modem jack 1–9 monitor port 1–9 monitor, external A–3 network cable 1–9 network connections 2–8 network jack 1–9 Norton Internet Security 2–3 A–4 Online Services folder 2–9 operating system displaying version number A–8...
- Page 54 Index RAM A–3 recovery discs B–1 recovery, system B–1 reference guides 2–11 registration number, operating system A–8 regulatory information 2–6 Regulatory, Safety and Envi- ronmental Notices 2–7 reinstalling or repairing software procedures B–1 recovery discs B–1 System Restore 2–4 reset (emergency shutdown) A–5 restore point 2–4 RJ-11 jack 1–9...
- Page 55 troubleshooting procedures display problems A–3 external device problems A–6 hibernation or standby problems A–3 overheating problems A–5 response problems A–4 software problems A–4 virus problems A–4 troubleshooting resources Customer Care A–8 Help and Support Center A–7 service partners A–9 user guides 2–11 See also troubleshooting procedures turning off notebook 2–5...