Table Of Contents - HP Compaq Notebook Series Startup Manual

Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook..........................................................................1
Identifying Parts of the Notebook .........................................................................2
Series 2100 and N1050v..................................................................................2
Series 2500 ......................................................................................................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 .........................................................................12
Step 4: Turn on the notebook.........................................................................13
Step 5: Set up Windows.................................................................................13
Using the Documentation Library CD ................................................................14
Basic Operation........................................................................................................15
Operating Your Notebook ...................................................................................16
Default power settings ...................................................................................17
To reset the notebook ....................................................................................18
To change the boot device .............................................................................18
To use the TouchPad .....................................................................................19
To use the function hot keys..........................................................................20
Using CDs or DVDs............................................................................................21
To play DVD movies.....................................................................................21
Batteries and Power Management...........................................................................23
Using Battery Power ...........................................................................................24
To check battery status ..................................................................................24
To respond to a low-battery warning.............................................................25
To recharge the battery ..................................................................................25
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