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HP Compaq NX7300 Getting Started

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Getting Started

HP Compaq Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 419434-001
January 2007
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
and begin using the computer in Windows
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Enhanced For Accessibility

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started HP Compaq Notebook PC Document Part Number: 419434-001 January 2007 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, and begin using the computer in Windows ® Enhanced For Accessibility...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company under license. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 First-time setup Identify required hardware ......1–1 Set up the computer ......1–3 Step 1: Insert the battery .
  • Page 4 Contents 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources ......3–1 Quick troubleshooting ......3–2 The computer is unable to start up.
  • Page 5 C Backup and recovery Safeguard your data ......C–1 Back up the system......C–1 Back up specific files or folders .

  • Page 6: First-Time Setup

    First-time setup Identify required hardware To set up the computer for the first time, you will need the computer, AC adapter, power cord, and the primary battery. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. Getting Started 1–1...
  • Page 7 First-time setup Component Power cord HP Smart AC Adapter Primary battery ✎ Use only the included AC adapter or one approved for this computer. ✎ Unless you use dial-up networking, the modem cable is optional for setup. 1–2 Modem cable (optional for setup)

  • Page 8: Set Up The Computer

    Set up the computer To set up the computer, you will 1. Insert the battery into the computer. 2. Connect the computer to external power. ✎ The battery begins to charge. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. Set up the software. 5.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Insert The Battery

    First-time setup Step 1: Insert the battery To insert a primary battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 2. Slide the battery 1 into the battery bay until it is seated. The battery release latch 2 automatically locks the battery into place.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Connect The Computer To External Power

    Step 2: Connect the computer to external power ✎ Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and country. To connect the computer to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1 on the computer.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Turn On The Computer

    First-time setup When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to charge and the battery light (on the front of the computer) is turned on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery light is turned off. Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light is turned off.
  • Page 12 First-time setup 3. Press the power button 1. The power light next to the power button and the power light on the front of the computer 2 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. Getting Started 1–7...

  • Page 13: Step 4: Set Up The Software

    (recommended) After setting up the computer for the first time, you can create a set of recovery discs of your full factory image using HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software program to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.

  • Page 14: Next Steps

    Install additional hardware and software Identify and install hardware To see a list of hardware installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left ✎ Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.

  • Page 15: Locate And Install Software

    Next steps Locate and install software The computer includes software that may be ■ Preinstalled on your hard drive. To see a list of the ready-to-use software preinstalled on the computer: 1. Click Start > All Programs. 2. Double-click the program you want to open. ■...

  • Page 16: Protect The Computer

    For more information about computer viruses, type Search field in Help and Support. Protect your system files The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality. Refer to Appendix C, information.

  • Page 17: Protect Your Privacy

    Next steps Protect your privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you or the computer. To optimize the privacy protection features included with the computer: ■...

  • Page 18: Use The Computer 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 document, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Getting Started and in Help and Support.
  • Page 19 AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support.

  • Page 20: Connect To A Computer Network

    Connect to a computer network The computer may have the following networking capabilities: ■ Local area network (LAN) ■ Wireless local area network (WLAN) ■ Bluetooth® If you plan to connect the computer to a home office LAN or WLAN, refer to Help and Support for information on networking. If you need assistance to connect to a company LAN or WLAN, contact your network administrator.

  • Page 21: Update Your Software

    Next steps Update your software Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important updates to the software included with the computer may have been released since the computer left the factory. Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to optional software or external devices.

  • Page 22: Turn Off The Computer Correctly

    Turn off the computer correctly Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the standard shutdown procedure: 1. Save your work and close all open applications. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system by clicking and then clicking Shut Down. If you are unable to shut down the computer with these procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting resources If you experience computer problems, follow the troubleshooting steps below: 1. Refer to 2. Access additional information about the computer and Web site links through Help and Support. Select Start > Help and Support. ✎ Although many checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection, other tools can help you fix a problem when the computer is offline.

  • Page 24: Quick Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up To turn on the computer, press the power button. When the computer is turned on, the power light is turned on. If the computer and the power light are not turned on when you press the power button, adequate power may not be available to the computer.

  • Page 25: The Computer Screen Is Blank

    The computer screen is blank If the computer is on but the screen is blank, the computer may be in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, may not be set to display the image on the computer screen, or the display switch may not be functioning properly.

  • Page 26: Software Is Functioning Abnormally

    Troubleshooting Software is functioning abnormally If the software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally: ■ Restart the computer by clicking Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then clicking Restart. If you cannot restart the computer using procedure, refer to the next section, responding.”...

  • Page 27: The Computer Is Unusually Warm

    The computer is unusually warm It is normal for the computer to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the computer feels unusually warm, it may be overheating because a vent is blocked. If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow the computer to cool to room temperature.

  • Page 28: The Home Wireless Network Connection Is

    Information about the computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using the computer. ■ Product information to help you learn to use the computer and operating system features. 3–6 http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Getting Started...

  • Page 29: Customer Care

    ■ Updates for the operating system, device drivers, and software provided on the computer. ■ Checkups for computer functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to community forums of IT experts. Customer Care If you are unable to find the help you need by using Help and Support, you may need to contact Customer Care.

  • Page 30: Contact Customer Care By E-Mail Or Telephone

    Troubleshooting ■ The manufacturer and model of the printer or other accessories connected to the computer. ■ Operating system version number and registration number. To display the operating system version number and registration number, select Start > Help and Support > System Information.

  • Page 31: Notebook Tour

    Notebook tour ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this appendix identify the standard features included on most computer models. Getting Started A–1...

  • Page 32: Top Components

    Notebook tour Top components Component Power light Display switch Power button Wireless button Wireless light Caps lock light A–2 Num lock light Volume mute button Volume mute light Volume down button Volume up button Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Keys

    Keys Component Windows logo key Getting Started Windows applications key Embedded numeric keypad Function keys Notebook tour A–3...

  • Page 34: Pointing Devices

    Notebook tour Pointing devices Component TouchPad Left TouchPad button A–4 Right TouchPad button TouchPad scroll zone Getting Started...

  • Page 35: Front Components

    Front components Component Wireless light Power light Battery light Rear components Component Power connector Getting Started Drive light Display release latch External monitor port Notebook tour A–5...

  • Page 36: Right-Side Components

    Notebook tour Right-side components Component Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack A–6 USB ports (2) Optical drive Getting Started...

  • Page 37: Left-Side Components

    Left-side components Component Security cable slot RJ-45 (network) jack RJ-11 (modem) jack Vent Getting Started 1394 port USB port PC Card slot Notebook tour A–7...

  • Page 38: Bottom Components

    Notebook tour Bottom components Component Primary battery bay Primary battery release latches (2) Business card holder Hard drive bay A–8 Docking connector Expansion memory module compartment Vent Accessory battery connector Getting Started...

  • Page 39: B Connect To The Internet From Your Home

    Connect to the Internet from The computer includes hardware and software that allows you to connect to the Internet. Before you can access the Internet, you must ■ Choose an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ■ Choose the type of Internet connection you want, such as broadband, wireless, or dial-up, and connect the hardware.

  • Page 40: Use The New Connection Wizard

    Connect to the Internet from your home Use the New Connection Wizard You can use the New Connection Wizard to connect to the Internet ■ If you already have an account with an ISP. ■ If you have a disc from an ISP. ■...

  • Page 41: Choose The Type Of Internet Connection

    A wireless network set up at home requires a wireless router (purchased separately). To learn about setting up wireless access (English only), visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless ■ Dial-up You can access the Internet by dialing into a service provider using a modem cable connected to the RJ-11 (modem) jack.

  • Page 42: C Backup And Recovery

    ✎ HP installed drivers, utilities, and programs can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ✎ Formatted DVD±RW and DVD±RW double-layer discs are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

  • Page 43: Back Up Specific Files Or Folders

    This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the computer. To back up specific files or folders: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next.

  • Page 44: Back Up The Entire Hard Drive

    To back up the entire hard drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager opens.

  • Page 45: Back Up Modifications Made To The System

    You can schedule recovery points for a specific time or event in your system. To create and schedule a system recovery point: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next.

  • Page 46: Schedule Backups

    Schedule backups To schedule backups: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup Scheduler. The “Backup Scheduler” page opens. 2. Click Next. 3. Schedule recovery points at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system start or when you dock to an optional docking station (select models only), by clicking one of the available options.

  • Page 47: Create Recovery Discs (Highly Recommended

    After setting up the computer for the first time, you can create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image, using Recovery Media Creator in the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.
  • Page 48 To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system (highly recommended), and then click Next.

  • Page 49: Perform A Recovery

    Initiating a recovery in Windows To initiate a recovery in Windows: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 3. Click Next. 4. Click Recover important files or the entire system, and then click Next.

  • Page 50: Recovery Partition

    Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press operating system loads. 3. Click a recovery option, and then click Next. 4.

  • Page 51: Operating Environment

    The following sections provide information on the computer operating environment specifications and power specifications. Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc)

  • Page 52: Rated Input Power

    DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this HP computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.
  • Page 53 1394 port, identifying A–7 AC adapter connecting 1–5 identifying 1–2 accessory battery connector, identifying A–8 altitude specifications D–1 antivirus software 3–4 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying A–6 battery charging 1–6 indentifying 1–2 inserting 1–4 battery bay, identifying A–8 battery light identifying A–5 on, off 1–6 battery release latch A–8 bays...
  • Page 54 A–3 function keys, identifying A–3 hard drive bay, identifying A–8 Help and Support 3–6 Hibernation 3–3 HP Smart AC Adapter 1–2 humidity specifications D–1 IEC 60950 compliance 2–6 image, switching among display devices 3–3 insert the battery 1–4 Internet access B–3...
  • Page 55 labels, service tag 3–7 LAN (local area network) 2–7 latches battery release A–8 display release A–5 left TouchPad button, identifying A–4 lights battery 1–6 caps lock A–2 drive A–5 num lock A–2 power 1–7 volume mute A–2 wireless A–2 locate user guides 2–8 modem setting up Internet service B–3...
  • Page 56 Index rated input power specifications D–2 registration number, operating system 3–8 regulatory information notices 2–6 Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices 2–6 right TouchPad button, identifying A–4 RJ-11 jack (modem), identifying A–7 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying A–7 Safety and Comfort Guide 2–5 security cable slot, identifying A–7 serial number...
  • Page 57 viruses antivirus software 2–3 computer 3–4 volume down button, identifying A–2 volume mute button, identifying A–2 volume mute light, identifying A–2 volume up button, identifying A–2 Windows applications key, identifying A–3 Windows logo key, identifying A–3 wireless button, identifying A–2 wireless light, identifying A–2 A–5...

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