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Startup Guide

Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 335401-001
September 2003
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
find and install the latest versions of HP 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

    Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 335401-001 September 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, find and install the latest versions of HP software, and find additional information and support. This guide introduces you to...
  • 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 September 2003 Document Part Number: 335401-001...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware ......1–1 Setting Up the Software ......1–5 Installing Optional Software .
  • Page 4 Contents Power and Volume Controls ....3–5 Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys..3–6 Function and Keypad Keys ....3–7 Front View .

  • Page 5: Hardware And Software Setup

    Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware 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.
  • 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 4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1. The power/standby light turns on 2. Turning on the notebook 1–4 Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Software

    Hardware and Software Setup After the notebook power is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■ The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is fully charged. 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.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 may be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector.

  • Page 12: Turning Off The Notebook

    Hardware and Software Setup Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure: To shut down 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 13 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 14 Hardware and Software Setup 1–10 Startup Guide...

  • Page 15: 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. The Documentation Library CD included with all models includes 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 16: 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 an Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook.
  • Page 17 Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact an 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 18: Contacting Technical Support

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

  • Page 19: Installing A Retail Version Of An Operating System

    Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a CD is optimized by Compaq to improve overall system performance. Compaq recommends that you not install a retail version in place of this operating system.
  • Page 20 Additional Information, Help and Updates 2–6 Startup Guide...

  • Page 21: Notebook Features

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

  • Page 22: Touchpad

    Notebook Features TouchPad 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 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 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. referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light...

  • Page 25: Power And Volume Controls

    Notebook Features Power and Volume Controls 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. ■ In Hibernation, briefly press button to resume from Hibernation.

  • Page 26: Wireless On-Off Button And Application Keys

    Notebook Features Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys Wireless on-off button Turns optional internal wireless device(s) on or off. Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu. Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. 3–6 Startup Guide...

  • Page 27: Function And Keypad Keys

    Notebook Features Function and Keypad Keys Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing increases screen brightness. Function keys (11) Performs system and application tasks. When combined with the key, function keys through perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

  • Page 28: Front View

    Notebook Features Front View 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 Electronics) light;...

  • Page 29: Rear View

    Notebook Features Rear View DC 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 30: Left Side

    Notebook Features Left Side Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. 5-in-1 Memory Reader and Supports 5 optional digital media light (select models) formats: SD, MMC, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro. Light On: Slot is accessing a digital media card.
  • Page 31 Notebook Features USB connectors (2) Connects 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. optional diskette drive, no Diskette drive: Supports standard drive 1.4 MB diskette.

  • Page 32: Right Side

    Notebook Features Right Side Wireless LED On: At least one optional internal wireless device is active. Off: No wireless device is active. Volume buttons (3) and Decrease, mute, and increase the system audio mute light volume: ■ To decrease volume, use left button. ■...
  • Page 33 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 34: Bottom Panel

    Notebook Features Bottom Panel 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 35 Index parallel 3–9 USB 3–13 AC adapter 1–3 See also infrared port; jacks AC power 1–3 contacting Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 support 2–3 antivirus software 1–8 technical support 2–3 customer support 2–4 battery inserting 1–2 DC power connector 1–3 light 1–5 display 3–1 battery bay 3–14 component location 3–1...
  • Page 36 Index keys function 3–7 FCC notice 1–8 keypad 3–7 features 3–1 Quick Launch 3–6 function keys 3–7 Window logo 3–6 Windows application 3–6 hard drive bay 3–14 hardware languages 1–5 display components 3–1 left side components 3–10 front components 3–8 license, software 1–5 left side components 3–10 lights...
  • Page 37 Index Software Setup utility 1–6 space requirements 1–6 parallel connector, identifying 3–9 Software Guide 2–1 PC Card 3–10 Software Setup utility 1–6 power button 1–4 speakers power cord 1–3 internal stereo 3–8 power features Standby power button 3–5 exiting 3–5 power/standby light 3–3 power/standby light 3–3 power, AC 1–3...

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