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Startup Guide

Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 355391-001
November 2003
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
find and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and find
additional information and support. This guide introduces you to
exterior features of the notebook.

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  • Page 1: Startup Guide

    Document Part Number: 355391-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, find and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and find additional information and support. This guide introduces you to exterior features of the notebook.
  • 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 Reference Number: R3000 First Edition November 2003 Document Part Number: 355391-001...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware ......1–1 Setting Up the Software ......1–6 Installing Optional Software .
  • Page 4 Contents 3 Notebook Features Features ........3–1 Display .

  • Page 5: Hardware And Software Setup

    Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base.
  • Page 6 Hardware and Software Setup To set up the notebook hardware: 1. Insert the battery pack: a. Place the notebook upside down and align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay. b. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. (For more information regarding battery packs, refer to the “Battery Packs”...
  • Page 7 Hardware and Software Setup 2. Connect the notebook to AC power: a. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. b. Connect the AC adapter cable to the power connector on the notebook 1. c. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2. (Power cords and AC adapters vary by region and country.) d.
  • Page 8 Hardware and Software Setup 3. Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2. Opening the notebook 1–4 Startup Guide...
  • Page 9 Hardware and Software Setup 4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1. The power/Standby light turns on 2. Turning on the notebook After the notebook power is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Software

    Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software A prompt to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on for the first time. Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and other installation information.

  • Page 11: Installing Optional Software

    Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Software You can install third-party software or preloaded utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. ■ To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. ■ To install a preloaded application, select Start > All Programs >...

  • Page 12: Protecting The Notebook From Power Surges

    Hardware and Software Setup Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that might be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector.

  • Page 13: Using Security Software Measures

    Hardware and Software Setup Using Security Software Measures Compaq recommends that you follow these 3 protective security software measures to improve your notebook security and to reduce the severity of security access threats. Step Use this Security Measure For More Information...

  • Page 14: Turning Off The Notebook

    Hardware and Software Setup Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by following the appropriate Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedure: To turn off the notebook: » Select Start > Shut Down > Shut down. For information about conserving power, setting power preferences, and using Standby and Hibernation, refer to the “Power”...
  • Page 15 This guide is located on the Web at on the hard drive, or on the http://www.compaq.com/ergo, Documentation Library CD that is included with the product. Å WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power.

  • Page 16: Additional Information, Help And Updates

    Additional Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD. This CD, included with all models, contains the guides described in the following list. Additional guides—for example, instruction manuals for using an optional wireless device—are included with select models.

  • Page 17: Using The Help And Support Center

    Installed on your notebook desktop is the Help and Support Center that provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook.
  • Page 18 Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact a Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook.

  • Page 19: Contacting Technical Support

    Help and Support Center installed on your notebook or the documentation included with the notebook, you might need to contact Compaq. To obtain a list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers or to locate the Compaqoffice near you, use one of the following methods: ■...

  • Page 20: Installing A Retail Version Of An Operating System

    Ä CAUTION: Replacing an operating system that is enhanced by Compaq with a retail version will result in the loss of all Compaq enhancements. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements might result in an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support.

  • Page 21: Notebook Features

    Notebook Features Features Features included with your notebook vary by geographical region and by model. The following illustrations identify the standard external features included on most notebook models. Reference the illustrations that closely match your notebook. Display Component Description Display release latch Opens the notebook.

  • Page 22: Touchpad

    Notebook Features TouchPad Component Description TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons on an external mouse. TouchPad on/off button Turns TouchPad on or off. TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.

  • Page 23: Top

    Notebook Features Power Lights Component Description Power button light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Power/Standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.

  • Page 24: Keyboard And Drive Lights

    Notebook Features Keyboard and Drive Lights Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or the Electronics) light; also optical drive bay is being accessed.

  • Page 25: Power And Volume Controls

    Notebook Features Power and Volume Controls Component Description Power button* When the notebook is: ■ Off, press button to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press button to initiate Hibernation. ■ In Standby, briefly press button to resume from Standby.

  • Page 26: Wireless On/Off Button And Windows

    Notebook Features Wireless On/Off Button and Windows Applications Key Component Description Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu.

  • Page 27: Function And Keypad Keys

    Notebook Features Function and Keypad Keys ✎ In this guide, the function keys are capitalized . The (Fn, F5) function keys on your keyboard might be lowercase ( fn, f5 Component Description Fn key Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks.

  • Page 28: Front Components

    Notebook Features Front Components Component Description Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Power/Standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Display release latch Opens the notebook. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or optical Electronics) light;...
  • Page 29 Notebook Features Battery light On: Battery pack is charging. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is applied. Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection.

  • Page 30: Rear Components

    Notebook Features Rear Components Component Description Power connector Connects an AC adapter. Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. Additional vents are on the bottom panel of the notebook. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or...

  • Page 31: Left-Side Components

    Notebook Features Left-Side Components Component Description Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. 5-in-1 Memory Reader and Supports 5 optional digital media light (select models)
  • Page 32 Notebook Features PC Card eject button (1 or Ejects an optional PC Card from the 2 buttons, select models) PC Card slot. USB connectors (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a printer. Three drive configurations: Digital Bay: Supports optional optional HP USB Digital Bay, pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive.

  • Page 33: Right-Side Components

    Notebook Features Right-Side Components Component Description Wireless on/off light On: Wireless functionality is enabled, but wireless connection might not be configured. Off: No wireless device is active. Volume buttons (3) and Decrease, mute, and increase the system audio mute light volume: ■...
  • Page 34 Notebook Features USB connector Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. 1394 connector Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, (select models) such as a camcorder. Infrared port Provides wireless communication between (select models) the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.

  • Page 35: Bottom Components

    Notebook Features Bottom Components Component Description Battery bay Holds the battery pack. (Battery type and shipment mode vary by model.) Exhaust vents Allows airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow.
  • Page 36 Index external monitor 3–10 parallel 3–10 AC adapter 1–3 power 1–3 3–10 AC power 1–3 USB 3–14 Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 See also infrared port; jacks antivirus software 1–10 contacting, technical support 2–3 customer support 2–4 battery bay 3–15 battery light 1–5 3–3 3–9 display...
  • Page 37 Index keys FCC notice 1–11 3–7 features 3–1 function 3–7 function keys 3–7 keypad 3–7 Quick Launch 3–6 Windows applications 3–6 hard drive bay 3–15 Windows logo 3–6 hardware display components 3–1 front components 3–8 languages 1–6 left-side components 3–11 left-side components 3–11 rear components 3–10 license, software 1–6...
  • Page 38 Index software Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 parallel connector, identifying antivirus 1–10 3–10 installing 1–7 PC Card 3–12 license 1–6 power button 1–5 setup 1–6 power connector 1–3 Software Setup utility 1–7 power cord 1–3 space requirements 1–7 power features Software Guide 2–1 power button 3–5 Software Setup utility 1–7 power/Standby light 3–3...

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