HP Compaq NX9020 Startup Manual
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Page 1: Startup Guide
Startup Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370699-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up your notebook and begin using it. It also provides battery pack, power management, and troubleshooting information. Enhanced for Accessibility... - Page 3 Incorporated. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety Information..... . 1–1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook ....1–2 Front Panel and Right Panel Components . - Page 6 Contents Using CDs or DVDs......2–7 To Play DVD Movies ......2–7 To Write to DVD Media (Select Models Only) .
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Page 7: Getting Started With Your Notebook
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo Documentation CD that is included with the product. Startup Guide Getting Started with... -
Page 8: Identifying Parts Of The Notebook
Getting Started with Your Notebook Ä 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 notebook must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. -
Page 9: Front Panel And Right Panel Components
Front Panel and Right Panel Components Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button Power button: turns the notebook on and off Keyboard status lights One-Touch buttons Notebook open/close latch Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook... -
Page 10: Left Panel And Back Panel Components
Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components AC adapter jack Universal serial bus (USB) ports RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable S-Video out jack (select models only) Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device (select models only) Serial port (COM1): use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer,... -
Page 11: Bottom Panel Components
Bottom Panel Components Hard drive Battery latch RAM (memory) cover Ä CAUTION: 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 12: Status Lights
Getting Started with Your 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. - Page 13 The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3...
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Page 14: Setting Up Your Notebook
This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo Documentation CD that is included with the product. When you set up your notebook for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the notebook, and run the Microsoft®... -
Page 15: Step 2: Connect Ac Power
Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä 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, cause data loss, and may void your warranty. 1. -
Page 16: Step 3: Connect A Phone Line
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. -
Page 17: 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 boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. -
Page 18: Step 5: Set Up Windows
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup. 1. -
Page 19: Basic Operation
Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. At other times, power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time may cause you to use alternative methods to start or stop your notebook. This chapter describes several methods. Startup Guide Basic Operation 2... -
Page 20: Default Power Settings
Basic Operation Default Power Settings Power mode ON—Power status light will turn on. OFF—Power status light will turn off. Standby—Power status light will blink. Hibernation—Power If the notebook is already on, status light will turn off. You can also customize how these power modes work. See the “Battery Packs and Power Management”... -
Page 21: To Reset The Notebook
To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and will not let you turn off the notebook. If this happens, try the following procedures in this order: If possible, shut down Windows. Press ■... -
Page 22: To Use The Touchpad
Basic Operation To Use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the TouchPad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally when you are typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the TouchPad. Click buttons. -
Page 23: To Use The Tap To Click Function Of The Touchpad
To Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad The Tap to Click function of your TouchPad is enabled by default. To disable it, follow the instructions included here: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. -
Page 24: To Use The Function Hot Keys
Basic Operation To Use the Function Hot Keys The combination of the key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold then release both keys. This hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F5 Fn+F8 Fn+F12 Fn+NumLock Fn+Page Up Fn+Page Down Fn+Backspace... -
Page 25: Using Cds Or Dvds
Using CDs or DVDs To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. ✎ DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. -
Page 26: To Connect A Tv To Your Notebook (Select Models Only)
Basic Operation To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only) You can use a TV as an external monitor for your notebook. To connect a TV to your notebook: 1. Plug a standard 4-pin S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook (yellow connector on the back panel). -
Page 27: Using The Infrared Port
Using the Infrared Port Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared ■ port of the device with which you want to communicate lie in a straight line facing each other. The 2 ports should be no more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart with no obstructions in between. -
Page 29: Battery Packs And Power Management
Battery Packs and Power Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates power consumption and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the notebook battery, see the “Battery Packs and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD included with your notebook. -
Page 30: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning
Battery Packs and Power Management From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter tab to see the battery status. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional power information options. On the battery pack 1. -
Page 31: To Recharge The Battery Pack
To Recharge the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm when plugged into an AC outlet. The notebook is normally warm while recharging. Do not recharge the notebook in a briefcase or other confined space, or the battery pack could overheat. - Page 32 Battery Packs and Power Management If your notebook has a wireless on-off button, turn off ■ the wireless function when you are not using it. Press the wireless on-off button to turn off the light. If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it ■...
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Page 33: Disposing Of A Used Battery Pack
In Europe, dispose of or recycle battery packs by using the ■ public collection system or by returning them to HP, your service partner, or their agents. In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers ■... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Notebook This chapter contains solutions to many types of 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 ■... -
Page 36: Hard Drive Problems
Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of ■ 1024 × 768 or higher, depending on your model. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Try adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels. ■... -
Page 37: Keyboard And Pointing Device Problems
If Files Are Corrupted Open My Computer, and 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 ■... - Page 38 Troubleshooting If the TouchPad Does Not Work Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn on the light. ■ Do not touch the TouchPad while the notebook is rebooting ■ or resuming from Standby mode. If this happens, try the following: press a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation.
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Page 39: Power And Battery Pack Problems
Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. If the Notebook Keeps Beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is low. -
Page 40: Startup Problems
Troubleshooting Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not 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. -
Page 41: Configuring Your Notebook
Configuring Your Notebook The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation. 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. -
Page 42: Updating Software And Drivers From The Web
Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for download. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for recovering optimal system functionality. System Restore and OS CDs (operating system CDs) enable you to recover or repair your notebook without losing personal data. -
Page 43: Safeguarding Your Data
Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. Setting System Restore points is also recommended. -
Page 44: Operating System (Os) Cd Repair
Troubleshooting Operating System (OS) CD Repair To repair the operating system without deleting your personal data, use the standard Microsoft OS CD that was shipped with the notebook. This CD contains the following preinstalled operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP Home or Pro (depending on ■... -
Page 45: Os Cd Reinstall
OS CD Reinstall If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the notebook, you can reinstall the operating system. Å WARNING: Personal data and software you have installed on the notebook will be lost during the OS CD reinstall. To protect your data, make a backup copy of My Documents before reinstalling your operating system. -
Page 46: Reinstalling Drivers
Troubleshooting 11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press this drive will delete all current files. 12. Press to format the drive. The reinstallation process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete. - Page 47 1394 port location 1–4 AC adapter connecting 1–9 jack location 1–4 Acrobat Reader 1–12 adjusting brightness 2–6 volume 2–6 audio adjusting volume 2–6 jack location 1–4 mute button 1–4 volume control location 1–4 back panel components 1–4 battery packs checking battery status 1–6 3–1 disposal and recycling 3–5 disposing of 3–5...
- Page 48 Index right panel 1–3 status lights 1–2 configuring the notebook 4–7 connecting AC power 1–9 infrared device 2–8 phone line 1–10 TV (as an external monitor) 2–8 connectors audio 1–4 RJ-11 (modem) 1–4 RJ-45 (network) 1–4 security 1–4 S-Video out 1–4 decreasing display brightness 2–6 diskette drive location 1–4 display...
- Page 49 One-Touch buttons 1–3 on-off button 1–3 open/close latch 1–3 Operating System CD reinstall 4–11 repair 4–10 parallel port (LPT1) 1–4 parts of the notebook back panel 1–4 bottom panel 1–5 front panel 1–3 left panel 1–4 right panel 1–3 status lights 1–6 PC Card slot location 1–4 ports 1394 1–4...
- Page 50 Index location 1–3 main 1–3 1–6 meanings 1–6 wireless indicator 1–3 S-Video out jack location 1–4 using 2–8 system recovery 4–8 telephone line connection 1–10 1394 port location 1–4 toggling built-in keypad 2–6 TouchPad 1–3 2–4 functions 2–5 transferring files 2–9 troubleshooting battery packs 4–5 display 4–1...