Hardware Setup - Compaq Presario V2000 - Notebook PC Getting Started

During hardware setup, you will
1. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook.
2. Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery
can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected
to external power.
3. Connect the modem, so you will be able to register the
notebook and operating system during software setup.
4. Connect the notebook to external power.
5. Open the notebook.
6. Turn on the notebook.
When the notebook is turned on, you will be prompted to
begin software setup.
Ä
CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
are installed:
■
Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is
docked in an optional Expansion Base. (The Expansion Base can
be used only with select models.)
■
During the hardware and software setup procedures:
❏
❏
❏
Getting Started
Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby
or Hibernation.
Do connect your modem as instructed in the
section later in this chapter, but do not insert,
the Modem"
remove, connect, or disconnect any other device, cable,
or cord.

Hardware Setup

1
"Step 3: Connect
1–1