HP Compaq Notebook User's Manual
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1. e Ifnothing 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 e To avoid lockup problems avoid turning the notebook off or putting it into Standby while such applications are running Power and battery 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 If the notebook keeps beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is low Save your work shut down Windows immediately then insert a charged battery or plug in the AC adapter If the battery does not charge e Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook and that the light on the adapter is on e If you are using a power strip remove the AC adapter from the power strip then plug it directly into a wall outlet e Make sure the battery is fully installed and locked in place 30 Startup Guide Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Make sure you are using only the AC adapter included with your notebook or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook Do not use a 60 watt 3 16 amp adapter Move the notebook away from any nearby heat source Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to cool down If the battery gets too hot it will not charge2. properly If available try another battery and AC adapter 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 If the notebook still does not respond remove the battery and AC adapter remove any PC Cards and undock the notebook if docked Then plug in the AC adapter again and reset the notebook using the reset button If the notebook will not boot from battery power Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged Check the battery charge by removing it and pressing the pad on the side of the battery The lights show the charge level If available try another battery Startup Guide 31 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring Your Notebook Configuring Your Notebook To run the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS basic input and output system Setup utility allows 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 affect how the notebook operates 1 2 3 32 Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart When the logo screen appears press F2 to enter BIOS Setup The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup so you will need to use the
3. Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook Power mode ON Power status light will turn on OFF Power status light will turn off Standby Power status light will blink Hibernation Power status light will turn off You can start and stop your notebook by using the 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 Default power settings To enter this mode Briefly press the power button Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the notebook Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Stand By Or Allow the system to time out If the notebook is already on briefly press the power button Or Press Fn F12 Or Allow the system to time out Function Powers on the notebook Powers off the notebook e Saves significant power e Turns off the display and other components e Maintains current session in RAM e Restarts quickly e Restores network connections e Saves maximum power e Saves current session to disk then shuts down e Restores network connections You can also customize how these power modes work See the Batteries and Power Management chapter in the
4. power connecting AC 11 troubleshooting 30 power button location 3 resetting with 17 printing infrared printers 22 PS 2 port 5 RAM location 6 7 rebooting temporary boot device 17 region code 20 reset button 17 resetting 17 safety information iii scroll pad 3 security cable lock 4 5 serial port location 4 Standby status lights 8 Standby mode definition 16 timeout 16 startup troubleshooting 31 status lights battery charge 24 keyboard 3 location 3 meanings 8 Startup Guide 35 S Video port 4 5 TouchPad location 3 troubleshooting 29 troubleshooting battery 30 display 28 hard drive 29 keyboard 29 performance 30 pointing devices 29 power 30 startup 31 turning on computer 13 USB location of ports 4 5 location of third port 3 volume adjusting 19 volume control 3 4 Windows setting up 14 wireless communication indicator light 3
5. select the Settings tab then select the Advanced button Or Select Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes gt Display Then select the Settings tab select the Advanced button and select the Displays tab 4 To enable the TV select the red button next to TV If the S Video cable is not plugged into your notebook and TV the red button will not be displayed 5 Select Apply to accept the changes 6 If you are prompted to restart Windows select Yes Startup Guide 21 Note Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To connect an infrared device select models only Select models include an infrared port By default the infrared port is not enabled so you must first enable it before you can use it If your model has an infrared port a small rectangular lens located on the front of the notebook then your notebook has wireless serial communication capability That is your notebook and other infrared devices such as printers or other notebooks can communicate wirelessly using this port Using the infrared port e 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 two ports should be no more than one meter apart with no obstructions in between Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System Select the Hardwa
6. Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook 16 Startup Guide Basic Operation 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 off the notebook If this happens try the following procedures in this order e If possible shut down Windows Press CTRL ALT DEL then select Shut Down Restart or e Press the power button for at least 4 seconds until the display shuts down Unsaved data will be lost Press the power button again to restart or e Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook then press the power button to restart To change the boot device The notebook normally boots from its internal hard drive You can also boot the notebook from a diskette drive a CD ROM drive or an internal network interface card 1 Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart 2 When the logo screen appears press ESC to display the Boot menu 3 Use the arrow keys to select the boot device then press ENTER If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility See Configuring Your Notebook in the Troubleshooting and Maintenance chapter in this guide Startup Guide 17 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on off bu
7. keyboard to navigate e Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move among menus e Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu e Press or to move through values for the current parameter or press ENTER to change a setting After you select the options you want press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit BIOS Setup If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot the system prompts you to run BIOS Setup and marks the conflicting settings Startup Guide Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software Your notebook includes two features that allow you to install individual software applications or to restore the entire contents of your hard drive QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with the notebook allows you to restore your hard drive to the factory image Application Recovery utility allows you to restore or install one or more applications at a time Select Start gt Software Setup then follow the installation wizard on the screen Startup Guide 33 Index AC adapter compatibility 11 connecting 11 AC adapter jack location 4 5 Acrobat Reader 14 adjusting brightness 19 volume 19 audio volume 19 audio jacks 3 4 audio mute button 3 4 battery checking status 24 installing 10 location 3 low power warning 25 release latch 6 7 status lights 24 troubleshooting 30 BIOS Setup utility
8. using 32 boot device order 17 brightness adjusting 19 CD ROM drive location 3 COM port 4 computer changing BIOS settings 32 opening closing 3 resetting 17 turning on 13 configuring BIOS settings 32 devices temporary boot order 17 diskette drive location 4 5 display brightness 19 port 4 5 troubleshooting 28 docking port 6 7 Documentation Library CD 14 DVD drive location 3 playing movies 20 setting region code 20 external monitor port 4 location 5 Fn key Back Space mute 19 F1 decrease brightness 19 F12 hibernation 19 F2 increase brightness 19 F8 keypad 19 NumLock scroll lock 19 Page Down decrease audio 19 Page Up increase audio 19 hard drive location 6 7 troubleshooting 29 Hibernation status lights 8 Hibernation mode definition 16 hot keys 19 IEEE 1394 port location 4 5 infrared port location 3 printing 22 installing battery 10 keyboard status lights 3 troubleshooting 29 Keypad Lock 3 LAN port location 4 5 lights status 3 8 LPT1 port 4 5 maintenance notebook configuration 32 Mini PCI location 6 7 modem port location 4 5 monitor port 4 5 mouse troubleshooting 29 movies DVD 20 mute button location 3 4 off button location 3 status lights 8 turning off 16 on button location 3 One Touch buttons location 3 parallel port location 4 5 PC Card slots location 4 5 port locations 4 5
9. C adapter you can continue to work while your battery recharges To recharge the battery 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 could overheat Plug the AC adapter into the notebook To get the longest operating time wait until the battery charge is below 50 percent before recharging then charge it fully 100 percent Charging can take several hours If you continue working while the battery charges the charging time may increase The operating time for a fully charged battery depends on the notebook model power management settings and level of use Startup Guide 25 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Startup Guide 27 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting Your Notebook This chapter 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 e Fora more complete list of troubleshooting suggestions see the troubleshooting chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook e Use the Windows troubleshooters select Start gt Help and Support e Select the question mark One Touch button located at the top of the keyboard e See th
10. Compaq Notebook Series Startup Guide Notice 2003 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft MS DOS 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 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information 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 Startup Guide Second Edition March 2003 Part Number 311027 002 ii Startup Guide CAUTION WARNING Important Safety Information 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
11. Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive The first time you turn on your notebook the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you can customize your setup 1 Follow the Setup program instructions on the screen If the program prompts you to enter the Product ID code locate the code on the bottom of the notebook 2 Check the modem country or region settings Select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Phone and Modem Options then choose your country region 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 Select Start gt Run 2 In the Open field type explorer X where Xis the letter of the CD DVD drive Select OK 3 From the list that appears select the file with the exe extension for example Filename exe The application launches Using Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is the application used to display the notebook documentation If you see Adobe Acrobat messages when you install the Documentation Library CD e Choose to install Acrobat Reader e When prompted choose to accept the Acrobat Reader license agreement 14 Startup Guide Basic Operation Startup Guide 15 Basic Operation
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13. ad Click buttons plus on off button Main status lights left to right power mode hard drive activity and battery Infrared port select models only Wireless on off button and indicator light select models only Battery Audio mute button audio mute light and volume control Audio jacks left to right audio out headphones external microphone CD ROM DVD or other drive Universal serial bus port USB Startup Guide 3 a fF wn Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Left panel and back panel components 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 External monitor port 4 Startup Guide 11 12 13 14 15 Cable lock slot Security connector RJ 11 jack connects the modem cable PC Card and CardBus slot and button location varies by model IEEE 1394 port select models only Audio jacks left to right external microphone audio out headphones Volume control Audio mute button and audio mute light Diskette drive select models only a Fon Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook AC adapter jack Two USB ports RJ 45 network jack connects a network cable PS 2 port Paral
14. battery when AC power is not connected e Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge This value is shown as either a percentage of charge remaining or as time remaining e Select the power icon to open the Battery Meter window From the Windows Control Panel Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt 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 1 Remove the battery from the notebook See the Getting Started with Your Notebook chapter in this guide 2 Press the contact pad on the side of the battery The number of lights that turn on indicates the remaining charge each light represents 20 percent of a full charge 24 Startup Guide Note CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power 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 goes into Hibernation After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way you will not be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following procedures e Replace the battery with a charged one e Plug in the AC adapter If you plug in the A
15. connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 When using your notebook with a telephone connection always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water for example near a bathtub sink swimming pool or in a wet basement Avoid using a telephone connection other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this guide Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Disconnect the modem cable before opening the notebook case or touching an uninsulated modem cable jack or internal component Do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network LAN receptacle This is a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules For more Class B information refer to the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD Startup Guide iii Software Product License Agreement Your HP product contains software programs CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFERED ONLY ON THE CONDI
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17. e Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the notebook e For customer service refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet to contact an authorized dealer reseller or service provider Display problems If the notebook is on but the screen is blank e Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad This will wake the display if it is in Display off mode e If the notebook is cold allow it to warm up If the screen is difficult to read e Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of 1024 x 768 or higher depending on your model select Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes gt Display e Try adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels If an external display does not work e Check the connections e The external monitor may not be detected In the BIOS Setup utility try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System Devices menu e If you re using a TV connected to the S Video port you must activate the TV 28 Startup Guide Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive does not spin e Make sure the notebook has power If necessary connect the AC adapter and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook e Remove and reinsert the hard drive If files are corrupted e Open My Computer select the disk you want to scan select File gt Properties then select the Check Now b
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19. lel port LPT1 use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device External monitor port 10 11 12 S Video out jack Cable lock slot Security connector RJ 11 jack connects a modem cable IEEE 1394 port select models only PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons Diskette drive select models only Startup Guide 5 1 2 3 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom panel components Je a S gt Hard drive 4 Reset button Battery latch 5 Docking port select models only RAM memory cover 6 Mini PCI cover no user parts inside 6 Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 Hard drive 4 RAM memory cover 2 Battery latch 5 Docking port select models only 3 Mini PCI cover no user parts inside 6 Reset button Startup Guide 7 Getting Started with Your Notebook 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 1 Power mode e On notebook is on even if the display is off e Blinking notebook is in Standby e Off notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status e Green AC adapter is connected and the bat
20. metimes called a data line Do not use a digital line 2 Connect the telephone cord RJ 11 into a telephone jack 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the RJ 11 modem jack on the notebook For details about using the modem including AT commands see the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook 12 Startup Guide Hint WARNING Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your 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 may be out of power Plug in the AC adapter then press the power button again Leave the AC adapter plugged in for several hours to fully charge the battery Charge times will vary This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power As a result of increased power consumption it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously To avoid potential discomfort or burns do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods The notebook complies with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 Startup Guide 13 Getting Started with Your Notebook Using the Documentation Library CD Your notebook has the
21. 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 Select Start gt All Programs gt Multimedia gt DVD Player gt InterVideo WinDVD 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 If you get a region code error you are trying to play a DVD intended for a different region Most DVD drives let you change the region code only a limited number of times usually no more than four When you reach this limit your last change to the region code will be hard coded on the DVD drive and will be permanent Your warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this situation Refer to the Help for your DVD player software for details about setting region codes 20 Startup Guide Note Note Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To connect a TV to your notebook 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 to the S Video in jack on your television Restart your notebook Although your notebook has a 7 pin S Video out jack the notebook accepts either a 7 pin or 4 pin cable connection 2 Using your mouse right click in an empty area of the desktop 3 Select Properties
22. nistration regulations or other applicable regulation Startup Guide v U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure is subject to HP standard commercial license terms and for non DOD Departments and Agencies of the U S Government the restrictions set forth in FAR 52 227 19 c 1 2 June 1987 Hewlett Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto CA 94304 U S A Copyright c 2000 Hewlett Packard Company All Rights Reserved Customer further agrees that Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial notebook software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a or as Restricted notebook software as defined in FAR 52 227 19 or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause whichever is applicable The Customer agrees that it has only those rights provided for such Software by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the 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 vi Startup Guide Contents Getting Started with Your Noteb0ok s scssssssessssssscssscsscesssecsecsssssecceesessesesesseesseees 1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook eee escesesceseecesceeseec
23. notebook and run the Windows setup program Step 1 Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries Do not dispose of batteries in fire or they can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Your notebook is shipped with the battery installed If the battery has been removed you should install it 1 Turn the notebook upside down 2 Insert the connector end of the battery into the battery compartment then slide the battery in until it latches 10 Startup Guide CAUTION Important Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2 Connect AC power 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 Plug the AC adapter into the notebook 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet The notebook battery starts charging When unplugging the power cord unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter While the battery is charging you can continue with the Step 3 Connect a phone line section Startup Guide 11 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 so
24. ox under the Error checking section of the Tools tab e Run the virus scanning program e Ifnecessary you can format the hard drive and reinstall the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook Keyboard and pointing device problems Use these suggestions for built in or external devices If the pointer is difficult to control Adjust the pointer controls Select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse If the TouchPad does not work e Press the TouchPad on off button to turn on the light e Do not touch the TouchPad while the notebook is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode If this happens try pressing a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation e If an external mouse is connected the built in pointing devices are disabled You can change this setting with the BIOS Setup utility e Restart the notebook Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart Startup Guide 29 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Performance problems For best performance your notebook should have at least 128 MB of memory RAM If the notebook stops responding e Press CTRL ALT DEL then use Task Manager to end the application that is not responding e Press the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off and reset the notebook Unsaved data will be lost Then press the power button again to turn the notebook back on
25. re tab Select the Device Manager button Select the ALI fast infrared controller then the Enable Device button Foe Be e Select Next gt Finish gt Close Then close all open dialog boxes e To check the status of communications open Wireless Link by selecting Start gt Control Panel gt Printers amp Other Hardware gt Wireless Link Printing to an infrared printer Install your printer and assign it to the notebook infrared port You can then print from your applications as you would to any other printer Transferring files through an infrared connection You can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by using Wireless Link See the Windows online Help for instructions on using Wireless Link 22 Startup Guide Batteries and Power Management Startup Guide 23 Batteries and Power Management Using Battery 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 Batteries and Power Management chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook To check battery status From the battery status light Check the battery status light on the notebook From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed battery status information see Windows Help for details The icon resembles a
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28. teceshensevd eeapesbesteccivetesegitaees 32 Reinstalling and Updating Software eee eee eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeees 33 Indek sacs cscs sek ccteesdtas cesses socszi cose lessens sceie stgcdestsnecsedecictvevebesstecesesasbdustdebebasechcctetuevesseadsn 35 viii Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Startup Guide 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected The following illustrations identify the standard external components included with most notebook models Find the illustrations that match your notebook to identify your components Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open close latch 7 Hard drive 2 One Touch buttons 8 Infrared port select models only 3 Keyboard status lights 9 Wireless on off button and indicator 4 Power button turns the notebook on and off light select models only 5 TouchPad scroll pad Click buttons and an 10 Battery on off button 11 CD ROM DVD or other drive 6 Main status lights left to right power mode 12 PS 2 port hard drive activity and battery 2 Startup Guide a fond Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Notebook open close latch One Touch buttons Keyboard status lights Power button turns the computer on and off TouchPad scroll p
29. tery is fully charged e Amber AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging e Blinking AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault e Off AC adapter is not connected 8 Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights located above the keyboard indicate the states of the keyboard locks 1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active 2 Num Lock On Num Lock is active The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad 3 Keypad Lock On The embedded keypad is active Fn F8 Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys Otherwise cursor control is active as marked on an external keyboard Startup Guide 9 Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING 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 Docking accessories offer quick easy connections to these devices This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury For information about setting up a safe and comfortable work environment see the Safety amp Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library CD When you set up your notebook for the first time you will charge the battery connect the AC adapter turn on the
30. tton 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 me 1 Click buttons The Click buttons work like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse TouchPad touch sensitive pointing device TouchPad on off button and indicator light Scroll pad The scroll pad scrolls vertically to display the contents of the active window 18 Startup Guide Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the function hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key a shortcut key sequence for various system controls To use a hot key press and hold Fn press the appropriate second key then release both keys This hot key Does this Fn F1 Decreases the display brightness Fn F2 Increases the display brightness Fn F8 Toggles the built in keypad on and off Does not affect an external keyboard If Num Lock is on then the numeric functions are active otherwise cursor control is active as marked on an external keyboard Fn F12 Initiates Hibernation Fn NumLock Toggles Scroll Lock on and off Fn Page Up Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute setting Fn Page Down Decreases the audio volume Fn Backspace Mutes unmutes the audio output Startup Guide 19 Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDs Important To play DVD
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