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Page 1: Startup Guide
Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370700-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up your notebook and begin using it. It also provides battery pack, power management, and troubleshooting information. - Page 2 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 Compaq Notebook Series First Edition June 2004 Reference Number: 2200 Document Part Number: 370700-001...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety Information..... . 1–1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook ....1–2 Front Panel and Right Panel Components. - Page 4 Contents Using CDs or DVDs......2–7 To Play DVD Movies ......2–7 To Write to DVD Media (Select Models Only) .
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Page 5: Getting Started With Your Notebook
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo on the Documentation CD that is included with the product. Startup Guide Getting Started with... -
Page 6: Identifying Parts Of The Notebook
Getting Started with Your Notebook CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger Ä telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the notebook must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. -
Page 7: Front Panel And Right Panel Components
Front Panel and Right Panel Components Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button Power button: turns the notebook on and off Keyboard status lights One-Touch buttons Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Notebook open/close latch... -
Page 8: Left Panel And Back Panel Components
Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components AC adapter jack Universal serial bus (USB) ports RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable S-Video out jack (select models only) External monitor port Cable lock slot (security connector) 1–4 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable PC Card and CardBus slot and... -
Page 9: Bottom Panel Components
Bottom Panel Components Hard drive Battery latch RAM (memory) cover CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a Ä warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country. -
Page 10: Status Lights
Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the notebook. - Page 11 The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) Keypad Lock On: The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8).
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Page 12: Setting Up Your Notebook
This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo on the Documentation CD that is included with the product. When you set up your notebook for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the notebook, and run the Microsoft®... -
Page 13: Step 2: Connect Ac Power
Step 2: Connect AC Power CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook Ä (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your warranty. 1. -
Page 14: Step 3: Connect A Phone Line
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. -
Page 15: Step 4: Turn On The Notebook
Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. -
Page 16: Step 5: Set Up Windows
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup. 1. -
Page 17: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. However, alternative methods may be required, depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time. This chapter describes several of these methods. Startup Guide 2–1... -
Page 18: Default Power Settings
Basic Operation Default Power Settings Power mode ON—Power status light is on. OFF—Power status light is off. Standby—Power status light blinks. Hibernation—Power status light is off. You can also customize how these power modes work. See the “Battery Packs and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD included with your notebook. -
Page 19: To Reset The Notebook
To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding and you will not be able to turn off the notebook. If this happens, try the following procedures in the order listed: ■ If possible, shut down Windows. Press Shut Down >... -
Page 20: To Use The Touchpad
Basic Operation To Use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the TouchPad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally when you are typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the TouchPad. Click buttons. -
Page 21: To Use The Tap To Click Function Of The Touchpad
To Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad The Tap to Click function of your TouchPad is enabled by default. To disable it, follow the instructions included here: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. -
Page 22: To Use The Function Hot Keys
Basic Operation To Use the Function Hot Keys The combination of the key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold then release both keys. This hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F5 Fn+F8 Fn+F12 Fn+NumLock Fn+Page Up Fn+Page Down Fn+Backspace... -
Page 23: Using Cds Or Dvds
Using CDs or DVDs To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD-readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. -
Page 24: To Connect A Tv To Your Notebook (Select Models Only)
Basic Operation To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only) You can use a TV as an external monitor for your notebook. To connect a TV to your notebook: 1. Plug a standard 4-pin S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook (yellow connector on the back panel). -
Page 25: Battery Packs And Power Management
Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates power consumption and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the notebook battery, see the “Battery Packs and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD included with your notebook. -
Page 26: To Check Battery Status
Battery Packs and Power Management To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the notebook. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed battery status information (see Windows Help for details). -
Page 27: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. -
Page 28: To Get The Most From Your Battery Packs
Battery Packs and Power Management To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Follow these suggestions to make your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. - Page 29 In addition, follow these suggestions to extend the life of your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for long periods. If you have more than one, rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■...
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Page 30: Disposing Of A Used Battery Pack
Battery Packs and Power Management Disposing of a Used Battery Pack WARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack Å is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F) or dispose of a battery pack in water or fire. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Notebook This chapter contains solutions to many types of problems you might have with your notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: ■... -
Page 32: Display Problems
Troubleshooting Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad. This will wake the display if it is in Display-off mode. ■ If the notebook is cold, allow it to warm up. If the Screen Is Difficult to Read ■... -
Page 33: Hard Drive Problems
Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■... -
Page 34: Performance Problems
Troubleshooting If the TouchPad Does Not Work ■ Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn on the light. ■ Do not touch the TouchPad while the notebook is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode. If you do, try the following: press a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation. -
Page 35: Power And Battery Pack Problems
Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. If the Notebook Keeps Beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is low. -
Page 36: Startup Problems
Troubleshooting Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn it on. -
Page 37: Configuring Your Notebook
Configuring Your Notebook The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation. To Run the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system configuration and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs. -
Page 38: Main Menu
Troubleshooting The following tables describe BIOS settings for the BIOS version at publication. If your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown. Main Menu Setting BIOS Revision System Time System Date Language Internal Hard Disk UMA Video Memory Memory... -
Page 39: Updating Software And Drivers From The Web
Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for download. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for recovering optimal system functionality. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following restore CDs: ■... -
Page 40: Safeguarding Your Data
Troubleshooting 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 My Documents. Setting System Restore points is also recommended. -
Page 41: Operating System (Os) Cd Repair
Operating System (OS) CD Repair To repair the operating system without deleting your personal data, use the standard Microsoft OS CD that was shipped with the notebook. This CD contains the following preinstalled operating systems: ■ Microsoft Windows XP Home or Pro (depending on configuration) ■... -
Page 42: Os Cd Reinstall
Troubleshooting OS CD Reinstall If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the notebook, you can reinstall the operating system. WARNING: Personal data and software you have installed on the Å notebook will be lost during the OS CD reinstall. To protect your data, make a backup copy of My Documents before reinstalling your operating system. -
Page 43: Reinstalling Drivers
11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press this drive will delete all current files. 12. Press to format the drive. The reinstallation process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete. - Page 44 1394 port location 1–4 AC adapter connecting 1–9 jack location 1–4 Acrobat Reader 1–12 adjusting brightness 2–6 volume 2–6 audio adjusting volume 2–6 jack location 1–4 mute button 1–4 volume control location 1–4 back panel components 1–4 battery packs checking battery status 1–6 3–2 disposal and recycling 3–6 disposing of 3–6...
- Page 45 Index configuring notebook 4–7 configuring the notebook 4–7 connecting AC power 1–9 phone line 1–10 TV (as an external monitor) 2–8 connectors audio 1–4 RJ-11 (modem) 1–4 RJ-45 (network) 1–4 security 1–4 S-Video out 1–4 decreasing display brightness 2–6 display adjusting brightness 2–6 troubleshooting 4–2 Documentation Library CD 1–12...
- Page 46 parts of the notebook back panel 1–4 bottom panel 1–5 left panel 1–4 status lights 1–6 PC Card slot location 1–4 performance, troubleshooting 4–4 ports 1394 1–4 external monitor 1–4 USB 1–4 power button 1–3 1–11 mode status light 1–6 settings 2–2 troubleshooting 4–5 RAM cover 1–5...
- Page 47 Index telephone line connection 1–10 1394 port location 1–4 toggling built-in keypad 2–6 TouchPad 1–3 functions 2–5 troubleshooting 4–4 use of 2–4 troubleshooting battery packs 4–5 display 4–2 hard drive 4–3 keyboard 4–3 performance 4–4 power 4–5 startup 4–6 Index–4 turning off the notebook 2–2 turning on the notebook 1–11 updating...
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