Compaq Compaq Notebook Series Benutzerhandbuch

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.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark.

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.

Startup Guide

Compaq Notebook Series

Reference Number: R3000

First Edition September 2003

Document Part Number: 335401-001

Startup Guide iii

Contents

1 Hardware and Software Setup

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

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Selecting Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . 1–7

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

2 Additional Information, Help and Updates

Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Using the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 2–5

3 Notebook Features

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

iv Startup Guide

Contents

Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys. . . . . 3–6

Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Index

Startup Guide 1–1

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.

■Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power,

throughout initial setup.

1–2 Startup Guide

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. (For more information regarding battery packs,

refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware

Guide, “Battery Packs” chapter.)

Inserting the battery pack

Hardware and Software Setup

Startup Guide 1–3

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. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3.

(Electrical outlets vary by region and country.)

Connecting the notebook to AC power

1–4 Startup Guide

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

Hardware and Software Setup

Startup Guide 1–5

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. Before responding to

the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read

the following caution and other installation information.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to be sure that the correct device

drivers install during software setup:

■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

■Do not shut down the notebook.

■Do not remove or insert a drive.

■After you begin the software setup, you must complete the

entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.

■If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully.

The languages that you do not choose are deleted from the

system and cannot be restored during the installation.

■When you are prompted to accept the End User License

Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the

software setup.

1–6 Startup Guide

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 > Software Setup. A setup wizard loads, and a

list of applications is displayed. Select the application you

want to install, and follow the instructions on the screen.

✎To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded

utilities without installing them, select Start > All Programs >

Software Setup, and, after viewing the utility information, select

Cancel.

Selecting Regional Settings

Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time,

date, and currency format, are set in the operating system. To

access regional settings, select Start > Control Panel > Date,

Time, Language, and Regional Options icon.

For information about selecting regional settings, open the

Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help.

To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button

in the upper-right corner of the window, then select an item.

A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

Selecting Screen Settings

If you would like to see more items on your screen or to change

the size of items displayed on the screen, you can change the

screen resolution setting in your operating system. To access

the screen resolution settings, select Start > Control Panel >

Appearance and Themes icon > Change The Screen Resolution

task > Settings tab.

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