HP Notebook PC Startup Manual
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- Page 1 HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Enhanced for Accessibility...
- Page 2 Corporation. Pentium® and the Intel Inside logo are U.S. registered trademarks and Celeron™ and SpeedStep™ are U.S. trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe® and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. HP Notebook PC Startup Guide First Edition (December 2002) Reference Number: ze4200/ze5200...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the computer must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. - Page 4 COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software (a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with an HP product so long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner.
- Page 5 DVD and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP product with which the product recovery CD-ROM or DVD was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM or DVD shall be governed by the Microsoft License Agreement.
- Page 6 HP standard software agreement for the product involved. SUPPORT POLICY FOR MICROSOFT OPERATING SYSTEMS SERVICE PACK. HP will provide end user support for HP PCs that use Microsoft Operating Systems, including its latest service packs. This support will be available 30 days after the service pack being released by Microsoft.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started with Your Notebook ... 1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook... 2 Series ze4200 ... 2 Series ze5200 ... 5 Status Lights... 8 Setting Up Your Notebook ... 10 Step 1: Insert the battery ... 10 Step 2: Connect AC power... 11 Step 3: Connect a phone line... - Page 8 Configuring Your Notebook ... 32 To run the BIOS Setup utility ... 32 Reinstalling and Updating Software ... 33 Index ... 35 viii Startup Guide...
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Page 9: Getting Started With Your Notebook
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Page 10: Identifying Parts Of The Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Series ze4200 NOTE: Components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features selected. The following illustrations identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. The following table describes the Series ze4200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration. - Page 11 The following table describes the Series ze4200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration. AC adapter jack Universal serial bus ports (USB) RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable S-video-out jack Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device Serial port (COM1): use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device...
- Page 12 Identifying Parts of the Notebook The following table describes the Series ze4200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration. Hard disk drive Battery latch RAM (memory) cover Startup Guide Reset button Docking port (select models) Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside)
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Page 13: Series Ze5200
Series ze5200 The following table describes the Series ze5200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration. Notebook open/close latch One-Touch buttons Keyboard status lights Power button: turns the notebook on and off TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, plus on-off button Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, and battery Infrared port (select models) - Page 14 Identifying Parts of the Notebook The following table describes the Series ze5200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration. AC adapter jack 2 USB ports RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable PS/2 port Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device Startup Guide External monitor port...
- Page 15 The following table describes the Series ze5200 standard external components identified in the previous illustration. Hard disk drive Battery latch Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside) Identifying Parts of the Notebook RAM cover Docking port (select models) Reset button Startup Guide...
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Page 16: Status Lights
Identifying Parts of the 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. The following table describes the main status lights identified in the previous illustration. - Page 17 The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. The following table describes the keyboard status lights identified in the previous illustration. 1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On Num Lock is active.
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Page 18: Setting Up Your Notebook
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING: Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. If you are using your notebook as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-sized keyboard, monitor, and mouse. -
Page 19: Step 2: Connect Ac Power
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void your warranty. -
Page 20: Step 3: Connect A Phone Line
Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You must not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. -
Page 21: 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 then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. NOTE: If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. -
Page 22: Using The Documentation Library Cd
Using the Documentation Library CD Using the Documentation Library CD Information about using the notebook can be found on the Documentation Library CD, included with the notebook. When you insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD or DVD drive, the CD menu appears on the screen after a brief pause. Or you can display the menu manually: 1. -
Page 23: Basic Operation
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Page 24: Operating Your Notebook
Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time. For information on caring for and protecting your notebook, see the “Basic Operation”... -
Page 25: Default Power Settings
Default power settings You can also customize the way these power modes work. See the “Batteries and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook. The following table describes the different default power settings. Power mode To enter this mode ON—Power status... -
Page 26: To Reset The Notebook
Operating Your Notebook To reset the notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and will not let you turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in this order: If possible, shut down Windows: press Shut Down >... -
Page 27: To Use The Touchpad
To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the TouchPad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the TouchPad. The following table describes the external components of the TouchPad identified in the previous illustration. -
Page 28: To Use The Function Hot Keys
Operating Your Notebook To use the function hot keys The combination of the key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold the appropriate second key, and then release both keys. This hot key Does this Fn+F1... -
Page 29: Using Cds Or Dvds
Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your notebook came with a DVD, or other readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > DVD Player > InterVideo WinDVD. NOTE: DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. -
Page 30: Batteries And Power Management
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Page 31: Using Battery Power
Using Battery Power Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates its power consumption, and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the notebook battery, see the “Batteries and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook. -
Page 32: 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 enters Hibernation. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
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Page 34: Troubleshooting Your Notebook
Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting Your Notebook This section contains solutions to a few basic 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: For a more complete list of troubleshooting suggestions, see the troubleshooting chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook. -
Page 35: Keyboard And Pointing Device Problems
If files are corrupted Open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, select File > Properties. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the Tools Tab. Run the virus-scanning program. If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. -
Page 36: Power And Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Your Notebook If nothing happens, insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. To avoid lockup problems, avoid pressing while graphic-intensive applications are running. -
Page 37: Startup Problems
Startup problems If the notebook doesn’t 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. If the notebook still doesn’t respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. -
Page 38: Configuring Your Notebook
Configuring Your Notebook Configuring Your Notebook 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. The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the notebook hardware, and so greatly affect how the notebook operates. -
Page 39: Reinstalling And Updating Software
Reinstalling and Updating Software Your notebook features 2 ways to install individual software applications or restore the entire original contents of your hard drive: QuickRestore System Recovery CD, included with your notebook, allows you to restore your hard drive to its original factory contents. Application Recovery utility allows you to restore or install one or more applications. -
Page 40: Index
Index AC adapter compatibility, 11 connecting, 11 AC adapter jack, location, 3, 6 Acrobat Reader, 14 adjusting brightness, 20 volume, 20 audio volume, 20 audio jacks, 3, 5 audio mute button, 3, 5 battery checking status, 24 installing, 10 location, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 low power warning, 25 release latch, 4, 7 status lights, 24... - Page 41 QuickRestore System Recovery using, 33 location, 4, 7 rebooting temporary boot device, 18 region code, 21 reset button, 18 resetting, 18 safety information, iii scroll pad, 5 scroll pad, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 security Kensington lock, 3, 6 serial port location, 3 setting up, 10...