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- Page 1 Getting Started Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355449-001 August 2004 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software and begin using your notebook.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Hardware Setup Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware ....1–2 Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack ..... 1–3 Step 3: Connect the Modem. - Page 4 Contents Connect to the Internet ......3–8 Enable Communication Hardware....3–8 Set Up Internet Service .
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Page 5: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup 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. -
Page 6: Step 1: Identify The Setup Hardware
Hardware Setup Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery pack 3. If you would like to use the modem to register your notebook and operating system during software setup, you will also need the modem cable 4. -
Page 7: Step 2: Insert The Battery Pack
Hardware Setup Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down on a flat surface. 2. Pivot the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack is firmly seated. Ä CAUTION: To prevent a lack of response when you turn on the notebook at step 5, make sure the battery pack is firmly seated. -
Page 8: Step 3: Connect The Modem
Hardware Setup Step 3: Connect the Modem To connect the modem so that you can register your notebook and operating system during software setup: ■ Follow the instructions in this section for connecting the modem to an analog telephone line. -or- ■... - Page 9 Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an AC outlet. 2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.
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Page 10: Connecting The Modem With An Adapter
Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem with an Adapter To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an AC outlet. 2. If the modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook. -
Page 11: Step 4: Connect The Notebook To External Power
Hardware Setup Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1. (The power connector is on the rear of the notebook.) 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, and then into an AC outlet 3. -
Page 12: Step 5: Open The Notebook
Hardware Setup Step 5: Open the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Press the display release button 1 to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2. 1–8 Getting Started... -
Page 13: Step 6: Turn On The Notebook
Hardware Setup Step 6: Turn On the Notebook » To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. The power button light 2 and the power/standby light 3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. ✎... -
Page 14: Software Setup
Software Setup During software setup you can ■ Select regional preferences. ■ Accept license agreements. ■ Name your notebook. ■ Register online. ■ Create user accounts. If you prefer not to register your notebook during software setup, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete. -
Page 15: Welcome To Windows
Software Setup Welcome to Windows The first window in software setup is Welcome to Microsoft® Windows®. This window welcomes you to your Microsoft Windows operating system and introduces you to software setup navigation: ■ To display additional information about the text in any setup window, select the question mark icon in the lower right-hand section of the window or press the key on... -
Page 16: Select Your Regional Preferences
Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences The next 2 windows prompt you to confirm or select regional preferences. Regional preferences are preset for the country in which you purchased the notebook. ■ Dates and currency window—The operating system will use the region and language preferences you confirm or select in the How should dates and currency appear? window to format dates and currency. -
Page 17: Name Your Notebook
For example, you could describe your notebook as “David’s game machine.” Register Online In the Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you can ■ Register your notebook—Complete the text fields. ■... -
Page 18: Create User Accounts
Software Setup If you connected your modem during the “Step 3: Connect the Modem” section in Chapter 1, “Hardware Setup,” or have connected the notebook to the Internet by another method, the Connecting to online registration window is displayed. This window describes the progress of your registration. If you are unable to send your registration, you can do so at any time after software setup is complete. -
Page 19: Next Steps
Next Steps Enable TouchPad Tapping TouchPad Tapping is a TouchPad preference that enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an item or twice to double-click an item. You might want to use this feature as you begin to use your notebook software. -
Page 20: Protect Your Notebook
Next Steps Protect Your Notebook You can use the information in this section to ■ Protect your notebook from viruses. ■ Protect your notebook from power surges. ■ Protect your system files. ■ Protect your privacy. ■ Use your notebook safely. ■... -
Page 21: 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. Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots”... -
Page 22: Protect Your Privacy
Next Steps Protect Your Privacy When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about your notebook and the data it contains. (For Internet access instructions see the “Connect to the Internet” section later in this chapter.) To optimize the privacy protection features included with your notebook, it is recommended that you... -
Page 23: Protect The Notebook From Power Surges
Next Steps Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized email attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task, and then reenable the firewall. -
Page 24: Use The Notebook Safely
Next Steps Use the Notebook Safely This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more safety and regulatory information refer to Regulatory and Safety Notices on the Documentation CD and to the printed Wireless Regulatory Notices document included with your notebook. -
Page 25: Turn Off The Notebook Properly
Next Steps Turn Off the Notebook Properly Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by using the standard Windows shutdown procedure for your operating system: ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. ■ In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off Computer >... -
Page 26: Connect To The Internet
Next Steps Connect to the Internet To connect the notebook to the Internet, you must enable your communication hardware and have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Enable Communication Hardware Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is connected to the notebook and to an analog telephone line. -
Page 27: Set Up Internet Service
Next Steps Set Up Internet Service You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Your notebook includes software developed with leading ISPs in many locations to help you set up a new Internet account or to configure your notebook to use an existing account. Depending on your location, you might be able to set up Internet service by using the Easy Internet Sign-up utility or an ISP-provided icon on your desktop. - Page 28 Next Steps Using an ISP-Provided Icon If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, the icons might be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services. To set up a new Internet account or configure your notebook to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
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Page 29: Preview The Help And Support Guide
Next Steps Preview the Help and Support Guide The printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook contains ■ Information about the Documentation CD. ■ Information about the Help and Support utility, which contains tutorials, interactive troubleshooting, and other features. -
Page 30: Notebook Tour
Notebook Tour This chapter identifies the visible hardware features included with your notebook and the location of the wireless antennae included with select notebooks. The content of this chapter is also provided in the Hardware and Software Guide on the Documentation CD. The methods you can use to learn more about the features on your notebook are described in the printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook. -
Page 31: Top Components
Notebook Tour Top Components Keys Component Description Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness. Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the function keys through perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. -
Page 32: Touchpad
Notebook Tour TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer. TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad. TouchPad vertical scrolling Scrolls upward or downward. region* TouchPad horizontal Scrolls toward left side or right side. scrolling region* Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons* buttons on an external mouse. -
Page 33: Power Controls
Notebook Tour Power Controls Component Description Display switch* If the notebook is closed while on, initiates Standby. Power button* 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. -
Page 34: Lights
Notebook Tour Lights Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Wireless button light On: One or more optional internal (available on select wireless devices, such as a WLAN models)* and/or a Bluetooth® device, are † turned on. ‡... -
Page 35: Wireless And Volume Buttons
Notebook Tour Wireless and Volume Buttons Component Description Wireless button (available Turns the wireless functionality on or off, on select models) but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. -
Page 36: Antennae
Notebook Tour Antennae Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. -
Page 37: Front Components
Notebook Tour Front Components Lights Component Description Wireless light* (available on On: One or more optional select models) internal wireless devices, such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth † device, are turned on. ‡ Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. -
Page 38: Speakers, Jacks And Display Release Button
Notebook Tour Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Component Description Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Display release button Opens the notebook. Audio-in Connects an optional monaural (microphone) jack (single sound channel) microphone. Audio-out Connects optional headphones or (headphone) jack powered stereo speakers. -
Page 39: Rear Components
Notebook Tour Rear Components Component Description Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. -
Page 40: Left-Side Components
Notebook Tour Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks Component Description Monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or projector. Expansion port (available Connects the notebook to an on select models)* optional Expansion Base. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. -
Page 41: Pc Card Slot And Button
Notebook Tour PC Card Slot and Button Component Description PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. 4–12 Getting Started... -
Page 42: Vent And Security Cable Slot
Notebook Tour Vent and Security Cable Slot Component Description Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. -
Page 43: Right-Side Components
Notebook Tour Right-Side Components Component Description USB ports (2)* Connect optional USB devices. 1394 port Connects an optional 1394a device such as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder. 6-in-1 Memory Reader slot Supports an optional digital † (available on select models) memory card. -
Page 44: Bottom Components
Notebook Tour Bottom Components Mini PCI and Memory Compartments Component Description Mini PCI compartment Holds an optional wireless LAN device. Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. -
Page 45: Bays, Battery Latch And Vents
Notebook Tour Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component Description Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay.* Battery bay Holds a battery pack. † Exhaust vents (4) Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. -
Page 46: Additional Components
Notebook Tour Additional Components Hardware The components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. The following sections identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Component Description AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. -
Page 47: Optical Discs
Notebook Tour Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The software applications packaged with this Getting Started guide are not preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on how you want to use your notebook, you might want to install some or all of these applications. -
Page 48: Labels
Notebook Tour Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook. ■ Service Tag—Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You might need the product number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. - Page 49 Index 1394 port 4–14 battery pack release latch 4–16 6-in-1 Memory Reader light 4–14 bays 6-in-1 Memory Reader slot 4–14 battery 4–16 4–19 hard drive 4–16 See also compartments AC adapter Bluetooth device connecting 1–7 wireless button light 4–5 identifying 1–2 4–17 wireless light 4–8 antennae 4–1...
- Page 50 Index caps lock light 4–5 display release button 1–8 4–9 category view, Windows 3–1 display switch 1–8 4–4 display, opening 1–8 Documentation 4–18 Documentation CD 4–18 ISP 3–10 driver recovery disc 4–18 See also recovery discs drivers Certificate of Authenticity label reinstalling or repairing 3–11 4–19 See also software...
- Page 51 Index hard drive bay 4–16 jacks headphone (audio-out) jack 4–9 audio-in (microphone) 4–9 Help and Support Guide 4–18 audio-out (headphone) 4–9 Hewlett-Packard Registration RJ-11 (modem) 1–4 4–11 Privacy Statement 2–4 RJ-45 (network) 4–11 Hibernation 1–1 S-Video–out 4–14 hotkeys 4–2 See also connector, power;...
- Page 52 Index language settings, software setup Microsoft Windows Registration 2–1 2–3 Privacy Statement 2–4 latch, battery pack release 4–16 Mini PCI compartment 4–15 See also buttons; display switch modem lights connecting 1–4 3–8 6-in-1 Memory Reader 4–14 country-specific adapter 1–2 battery 1–7 4–8 1–6 4–17...
- Page 53 Index power connecting the notebook to Online Services folder 3–10 external 1–7 opening the notebook 1–8 surge protection 3–5 operating system turning off notebook 3–7 Internet Connection wizard turning on notebook 1–9 3–10 power button Microsoft Certificate of identifying 4–4 Authenticity label 4–19 turning off notebook 3–7 Product Key 4–19...
- Page 54 Index regulatory information SmartMedia (SM) card 4–14 Modem Approval label 4–19 software notices 3–6 Easy Internet Sign-Up 3–9 Regulatory label 4–19 firewall 3–4 wireless certification labels Internet Connection wizard 4–19 3–10 reinstalling or repairing software Norton AntiVirus 3–2 accessing instructions 3–11 reinstalling or repairing 3–11 recovery discs 4–18 4–18...
- Page 55 Index telephone (RJ-11) jack 1–4 4–11 Windows applications key 4–2 4–17 Windows category vs. classic view temperature, safety considerations 3–1 3–6 Windows firewall 3–4 1394 port 4–14 Windows logo key 4–2 time settings, software setup 2–3 wireless button 4–6 TouchPad 2–2 4–3 wireless button light 4–5 traveling with notebook...