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Getting Started

compaq notebook series

Document Part Number: 266551-003

April 2003

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,

begin using the notebook, troubleshoot problems, and contact

Compaq if you need assistance. The last chapter introduces you

to the exterior features of the notebook.

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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.

and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be

trademarks of their respective companies.

HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained

herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the

furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this

document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, and is subject to

change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the

express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing

herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

Getting Started

Third Edition April 2003

First Edition April 2002

Reference Number: N800/2800

Document Part Number: 266551-003

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Getting Started iii

Using This Guide

This preface explains how to interpret the symbols, text styles,

and paths in your notebook documentation.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings and cautions contain important information that can

protect you, your work, and your system. Always read warnings

and cautions.

Notes contain additional information about a topic. Some notes

provide basic information for inexperienced users. Others provide

technical information for advanced users.

The following icons identify warnings, cautions, and notes.

ÅWARNING: The information in a warning protects against bodily

harm or loss of life.

ÄCAUTION: The information in a caution protects against damage to

your work, your notebook, or an optional external device.

✎The information in a note provides supplementary information

for inexperienced or advanced users.

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iv Getting Started

Using This Guide

Text Styles

Some text in your notebook documentation is styled

typographically to help you interpret the information it contains.

For example, keyboard keys are styled like this: shift key. Buttons

that display on the screen are styled like this: Next button.

The following table identifies and explains the text styles used in

your notebook documentation.

Style Explanation

keys Identifies a key, such as the enter key, on the

notebook keyboard or on an optional external

keyboard.

A plus sign (+) between 2 or more keys indicates

that they are a key combination. To use most key

combinations:

■Briefly press the first key, then briefly press

each succeeding key.

■Press and hold the first key, press and hold

each succeeding key, then release all the keys

simultaneously.

Unless you are instructed to do so, do not press the

keys in a key combination simultaneously.

commands Identifies characters you are asked to type. For

example, to visit the Compaq Web site, you would

type http://www.compaq.com into the address field

on your Web browser.

Initial Capital

Letters

Identifies words that appear on the screen. For

example, in a procedure for displaying an icon on

the taskbar, you might be asked to select a Show

Icon On The Taskbar check box.

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Using This Guide

Getting Started v

Paths

Following a Path

Many instructions in documentation direct you to locations

within the operating system, an application, or a utility where you

can select settings. The greater than symbol (>) is used to direct

you from destination to destination along the path to the settings.

As you follow paths, do nothing at each destination along the way

except select the next destination. The paths in your notebook

documentation:

■Explain whether to look for an icon, a tab, or a button on the

screen. Tabs are displayed along the top edge of individual

windows.

■Are based on the notebook pointing device functions set at

the factory:

❏To select, press the left TouchPad button 1once.

❏To double-click, press the left TouchPad button twice.

❏To right-click, press the right TouchPad button 2once.

Most paths to Windows destinations begin with “Start >.” To

select Start (and display the Windows Start menu), select the Start

button in the lower left corner of your screen or press either of the

Microsoft logo keys 3on the keyboard.

Identifying TouchPad buttons and the Microsoft logo keys

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Choosing a Path

Your notebook documentation provides paths for 3 operating

systems.

■Follow the Windows 2000 Professional paths if:

❏The notebook is running Windows 2000 Professional.

❏The notebook is running Windows XP Home or

Windows XP Professional in Classic view.

■Follow the Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional

paths if the notebook is running Windows XP Home or

Windows XP Professional in Category view.

As installed, Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional

run in Category view. To compare Category view with Classic

view or to select either view:

1. Right-click the Start button > Properties > Start Menu tab.

2. Select the Classic or Category radio button. (The views are

displayed in the illustration on the Start Menu tab.)

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents

Using This Guide

1 Setting Up the Notebook

Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Inserting the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Connecting the Notebook to External Power . . . . . . 1–3

Opening the Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Turning On the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

2 Beginning to Use the Notebook

Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Selecting Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Accessing Notebook Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Inserting a CD Drive or a DVD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Inserting the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Opening the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Selecting a Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Finding a Topic Within a Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

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3 Troubleshooting

Quick Solutions Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Is the Notebook Receiving Power? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Is the Notebook Turned On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation? . . . . . . . 3–3

Is the Notebook Overheated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Is the System Unresponsive?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Is an External Device Not Working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Are You Using All Available Documentation?. . . . . 3–5

Is Software Functioning Abnormally? . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Contacting Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider. . . . . . . . 3–8

4 Identifying Exterior Hardware

Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

TouchPad Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Dual Device Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys. . . . . . . . . 4–7

Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Vent, Port and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

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Underside Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Memory and Mini PCI Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Bay Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

Vent and Docking Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18

Documentation and Restore CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18

Cord and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19

Adapters and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20

Index

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