Compaq 319921-001 User's Manual
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1. or Press Fn F12 or Allow the system to time out Saves maximum power Saves current session to disk then shuts down Restores network connections You can also customize how these power modes work See the Battery Packs and Power Management chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook 2 2 Startup Guide Basic Operation 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 ctrl alt del then select Shut Down gt Restart Or 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 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 ord2. The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration 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 Keyboard status lights computer on and off One Touch buttons Notebook open close latch Universal serial bus USB ports CD ROM DVD or other drive Audio jacks left to right audio Audio mute button audio mute out headphones external light and volume control microphone Battery pack Wireless on off button and indicator light select models only 1 4 Infrared port select models only Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components EN The following table is describing the standard external components identified in the previous illustration AC adapter jack Universal serial bus USB ports RJ 45 jack connects a network Q S Video out jack cable Parallel port LPT1 use this Q Serial port COM1 use this port port for a parallel printer or other for a serial mouse modem parallel device printer or other serial device External monitor port Q Cable lock slot security connector RJ 11 jack connects the modem PC Card and CardBus slot and cable button select models only location varies by model IEEE 1394 port Audio jacks left t
3. eee 1 2 Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 3 Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 5 Bottom Panel Components eene 1 7 Status Lights z x aes ce teret pe tecti toe e RE 1 9 Setting Up Your Notebook esee 1 11 Step 1 Insert the Battery Pack eeeeee 1 11 Step 2 Connect AC Power nnisciioi diisi ern ien i in 1 12 Step 3 Connect a Phone Line eee 1 13 Step 4 Turn On the Notebook eee 1 14 Step 5 Set Up Windows eese 1 15 Using the Documentation Library CD esses 1 15 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook esee ene 2 1 Default Power Settings esee 2 2 To Reset the Notebook cee eeeeeceeseeeneeeeeeneecnsecnsecnaeeeseeess 2 3 To Change the Boot Device essere 2 3 To Use the TouchPad eie rtt 2 4 To Use the Function Hot Keys seen 2 5 Startup Guide vii Contents Using CDs or DV Ds eere petentes 2 6 To Play DVD MovYies iiie tte intei dents 2 6 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook eesesess 2 7 To Connect an Infrared Device Select Models Only dew eee tn ee ne 2 7 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery POWetE aree ete eu eee tige 3 1 To Check Battery Status scienne 3 1 To Respond to a Low Battery Wa
4. 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 1 14 Startup Guide 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 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 To view a guide 1 Insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD or DVD drive If autorun is enabled the reference library menu is displayed on the screen this may take a few seconds 2 Select the guide you want to read from the reference library me
5. front panel components 1 3 function hot keys 2 5 H hard drive activity status light 1 9 location 13 1 7 1 8 troubleshooting 4 2 Hibernation mode 2 2 hot keys 2 5 l identifying components 1 2 increasing display brightness 2 5 infrared port connecting a device 2 7 location 13 1 4 printing 2 8 transferring files 2 8 using the port 2 8 inserting the battery pack 1 11 K keyboard status lights 1 3 1 4 1 10 troubleshooting 4 3 keys 2 5 Startup Guide L left panel components 1 5 low battery warning 3 2 M mini PCI cover 1 7 1 8 network jack location 1 5 1 6 o One Touch buttons 1 3 1 4 on off button 1 3 1 4 open close latch 1 3 1 4 P parallel port LPT1 1 5 1 6 parts of the notebook bottom panel 1 7 front panel 1 3 left panel 1 5 right panel 1 3 1 5 status lights 1 9 PC Card slot location 1 5 1 6 performance troubleshooting 4 3 ports 1394 1 5 docking 1 7 1 8 external monitor 1 5 1 6 infrared 1 3 1 4 LPT1 parallel 1 5 1 6 PS 2 1 3 1 6 serial port COM1 1 5 USB 1 4 1 5 1 6 Startup Guide Index power button 1 3 1 4 1 14 mode status light 1 9 settings 2 2 troubleshooting 4 4 PS 2 port location 1 3 1 6 R RAM cover 1 7 1 8 recharging the battery pack 3 3 reinstalling software 4 7 reset button location 1 7 1 8 using 2 3 right panel components 1 3 RJ 11 modem jack connecting 1 13 location 1 5 1 6 RJ 45 network jack
6. is the notebook s sole source of power 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 Select the power icon to open the Battery Meter window Startup Guide 3 1 Battery Packs and Power Management 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 options On the battery pack 1 Remove the battery pack 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 pack The number of lights that turn on indicates the remaining charge each light represents 20 percent of a full charge To Respond to a Low Battery Warning 3 2 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 Replace the battery pack with a charged one Plug in the AC adapter NOTE If you plug in the AC adapter you can cont
7. plug the cord into a grounded earthed outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin The grounding pin is an important safety feature WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp 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 site at http Awww compaq com ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product Startup Guide 1 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook 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 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
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9. Q Reset button select models only 1 8 Startup Guide 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 e e QU ue A OO WS s Se The following table describes the main status lights as identified in the previous illustration Power mode On notebook is on even if the display is off Blinking notebook is in Standby Off notebook is off or in Hibernation Hard drive activity On notebook is accessing the hard drive Battery status Green AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged Amber AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is charging Blinking AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is missing or has a fault Off AC adapter is not connected Startup Guide 1 9 Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights located above the keyboard indicate the states of the keyboard locks The following table describes the keyboard status lights as identified in the previous illustration 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 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
10. the power cord and battery packs indicated in this guide Do not dispose of battery packs 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 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 Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration Main status lights left to right power mode hard drive activity and battery e TouchPad scroll pad Click buttons and an on off button Power button turns the notebook on and off Keyboard status lights 5 One Touch buttons Notebook open close latch PS 2 port CD ROM DVD or other drive Q Battery pack Wireless on off button and indicator light select models only Q9 Infrared port select models only Startup Guide Hard drive 1 3 Getting Started with Your Notebook
11. 1 5 1 6 S safety information 1 1 scroll pad location 1 3 1 4 serial port COM1 1 5 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1 13 connect power 1 12 install battery pack 1 11 power on 1 14 set up Windows 1 15 troubleshooting 4 5 setup utility 4 6 slot location cable lock 1 5 1 6 PC Card and CardBus 1 5 1 6 Index 3 Index software updating 4 7 Standby mode 2 2 status lights battery charge 1 9 hard drive 1 9 keyboard 1 10 location 13 1 4 main 1 3 1 4 1 9 meanings 1 9 wireless indicator 1 3 1 4 S Video out jack location 1 5 1 6 using 2 7 system recovery 4 7 T telephone line connection 1 13 1394 port location 1 5 toggling built in keypad 2 5 TouchPad 1 3 1 4 2 4 transferring files 2 8 troubleshooting battery packs 4 4 display 4 1 hard drive 4 2 keyboard 4 3 Index 4 performance 4 3 power 4 4 startup 4 5 turning off the notebook 2 2 turning on the notebook 1 14 2 2 U updating software 4 7 USB port location 1 4 1 5 1 6 using BIOS Setup Utility 4 6 Vv volume control 1 5 Ww wireless indicator light 1 3 1 4 on off button 1 3 1 4 Startup Guide
12. COMPAQ Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number 319921 001 April 2003 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 Copyright 2003 2004 Hewlett Packard Company Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries 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 Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition April 2003 Document Part Number 319921 001 Software Product License Agreement Your Hewlett Packard product contains software programs CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFERED ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU D
13. O NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU MUST NOW EITHER REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM YOUR HARD DRIVE AND DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND PROCEEDING WITH CONFIGURATION SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW THIS HP SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU AS PART OF THE HP PRODUCT AND SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER SOFTWARE WARRANTY STATEMENT THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS HP PRODUCT OR MAY BE FOUND ONLINE Startup Guide iti Software Product License Agreement Operating system and software applications by Microsoft are licensed to you under the Microsoft License Agreement contained in the Microsoft documentation or displayed on your screen when Microsoft Software Products are launched For a notebook supplied with a Microsoft operating system When you start the notebook and accept the Microsoft End user License Agreement EULA your license rights are valid only if a Certificate of Authenticity COA label corresponding to your Microsoft operating system is provided with your notebook The COA label can usually be found on the bottom of the notebook If the COA label does not correspond to your Microsoft operating system or is missing contact your HP reseller for details Other non HP Software and Operating Systems are covered by the appropriate vendor license The f
14. Startup Guide v Software Product License Agreement 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 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 notebooks 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 Software Product License Agreement 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety Information eee 1 1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook
15. al shipped with the notebook Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet to contact customer service for help and support Display Problems If the Notebook Is On But the Screen Is Blank Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad This will wake the display if it is in Display off mode If the notebook is cold allow it to warm up Startup Guide 4 Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read 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 Try adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels If an External Display Does Not Work Check the connections The external monitor may not be detected In the BIOS Setup utility try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System Devices menu If you are using a TV connected to the S Video port you must activate the TV Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin 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 Remove and reinsert the hard drive If Files Are Corrupted 4 2 Open My Computer and the disk you want to scan Select File gt 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 ha
16. d 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 pack 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 pack is properly inserted and fully charged Check the battery charge by removing it and pressing the pad on the side of the battery pack The lights show the charge level If available try another battery pack Startup Guide 4 5 Troubleshooting Configuring Your Notebook The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 4 6 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 The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the notebook hardware and so greatly affect how the notebook operates 1 Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart 2 When the logo screen appears press F2 to enter BIOS Setup 3 The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup so you will need
17. d 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 2 5 Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To Play DVD Movies 2 6 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 NOTE 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 4 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 Startup Guide Basic Operation 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 4 5 Plug a standard 4 pin S Video cable to the S Video out jack on your notebook yellow connector on the back panel Plug the other end
18. er using the BIOS Setup utility See Configuring Your Notebook in the Troubleshooting chapter in this guide Startup Guide 2 3 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 The following table describes the external components of the TouchPad identified in the previous illustration 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 e Scroll pad The scroll pad scrolls vertically to display the contents of the active window 2 4 Startup Guide Basic Operation 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 The following table describes the different combination of the function 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 marke
19. intenance gt System 2 Select the Hardware tab gt Device Manager button gt ALI fast infrared controller gt Enable Device button 3 Select Next gt Finish gt Close Then close all open dialog boxes 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 or by following the directions for infrared ports 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 2 8 Startup Guide 3 Battery Packs and Power Management 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 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 battery when a battery pack
20. inue to work while your battery pack recharges Startup Guide Battery Packs and Power Management To Recharge the Battery Pack 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 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 pack charges the charging time may increase The operating time for a fully charged battery pack depends on the notebook model power management settings and level of use Startup Guide 3 3 4 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 the Troubleshooting chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook Use the Windows troubleshooters Select Start gt Help and Support Select the question mark One Touch key located at the top of the keyboard See the Microsoft Windows manu
21. keyboard 1 10 Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp 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 site at http Awww compaq com ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library 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 Windows setup program Step 1 Insert the Battery Pack WARNING Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs Do not dispose of battery packs in fire or they can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of properly To install the battery pack 1 Turn the notebook upside down 2 Insert the connector end of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment then slide the battery pack in until it latches Startup Guide 1 11 Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2 Connect AC Power 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 warrant
22. l location 1 5 B back panel components 1 5 1 7 battery packs checking battery status 1 9 3 1 installing 1 11 location 13 1 4 low battery warning 3 2 recharging 3 3 release latch 1 7 1 8 Startup Guide Index status lights 1 9 troubleshooting 4 4 battery power check status 3 1 low battery warning 3 2 battery status lights 3 1 BIOS Setup Utility 4 6 brightness adjusting 2 5 buttons Click 1 3 1 4 One Touch 1 3 1 4 on off on TouchPad 1 3 1 4 power 13 1 4 1 14 reset 1 7 1 8 wireless on off 1 3 1 4 C cable lock slot 1 5 1 6 CD ROM drive location 1 3 1 4 changing the boot device 2 3 Click buttons 1 3 1 4 components back panel 1 7 front panel 1 3 Index 1 Index keyboard status lights 1 3 1 4 left panel 1 5 main status lights 1 3 right panel 1 3 1 5 status lights 1 2 configuring the notebook 4 6 connecting AC power 1 12 infrared device 2 7 phone line 1 13 TV as an external monitor 2 7 connectors audio 1 5 RJ 11 modem 1 5 1 6 RJ 45 network 1 5 1 6 security 1 5 1 6 S Video out 1 5 1 6 D decreasing display brightness 2 5 diskette drive location 1 5 1 6 display adjusting brightness 2 5 troubleshooting 4 1 docking port location 1 7 1 8 Documentation Library CD 1 15 DVD drive location 13 1 4 playing movies 2 6 setting region code 2 6 Index 2 external monitor connecting 2 7 port location 1 5 1 6 F
23. nto the reset button on the bottom of the notebook Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on To avoid lockup problems avoid turning the notebook off or putting it into Standby while graphic intensive applications are running 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 Save your work shut down Windows immediately and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge 4 4 Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook and that the light on the adapter is on If you are using a power strip remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug it directly into a wall outlet Make sure the battery pack is fully installed and locked in place 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 Startup Guide Troubleshooting Move the notebook away from any nearby heat source Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery pack to cool down If the battery pack gets too hot it will not charge properly If available try another battery pack an
24. nu 3 If prompted accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement or install Acrobat Reader by following the instructions on the screen Startup Guide 1 15 2 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 2 Basic Operation Default Power Settings The following table is describing the default power setting Power mode ON Power status light will turn on To enter this mode Briefly press the power button Function Powers on the notebook OFF Power status light will turn off 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 Powers off the notebook Standby Power status light will blink Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Stand By Or Allow the system to time out Saves significant power Turns off the display and other components Maintains current session in RAM Restarts quickly Restores network connections Hibernation Power status light will turn off If the notebook is already on briefly press the power button
25. o right select models only external microphone audio out headphones Volume control p Audio mute button and audio mute light Diskette drive select models only Startup Guide 5 Getting Started with Your Notebook The following table describes the standard external components identified on the previous illustration AC adapter jack e 2 USB ports RJ 45 jack connects a network cable o PS 2 port Parallel port LPT1 use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device External monitor port S Video out jack Cable lock slot security connector Q RJ 11 jack connects a modem 9p EEE 1394 port cable select models only 1 6 PC Card and CardBus slot and button select models only location varies by model Diskette drive select models only Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration Hard drive e Battery latch RAM memory cover Q Reset button Docking port Mini PCI cover no user parts inside select models only Startup Guide 1 7 Getting Started with Your Notebook The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration Hard drive Battery latch o e Mini PCI cover no user RAM memory cover parts inside Docking port
26. of the cable to the S Video in jack on your television Restart your notebook NOTE Although your notebook has a 7 pin S Video out jack the notebook accepts either a 7 pin or 4 pin cable connection Select Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes gt Display Then select Settings tab gt Advanced button gt Display tab To enable the TV select the red button next to TV NOTE If the S Video cable is not plugged into your notebook and TV the red button will not be displayed Select Apply to accept the changes If you are prompted to restart Windows select Yes To Connect an Infrared Device Select Models Only NOTE 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 can communicate wirelessly with other infrared devices such as printers or other notebooks using this port Startup Guide 2 7 Basic Operation 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 Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Ma
27. ollowing License Terms govern the use of the HP software USE Customer may use the software on any one HP product Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP product Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software a for archival purposes or b when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with an HP product so long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner OWNERSHIP Customer agrees that he she does not have any title or ownership of the software other than ownership of the physical media Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software may have been developed by a third party software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the software who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any copyright infringement or violation of this Agreement iv Startup Guide Software Product License Agreement PRODUCT RECOVERY CD ROM or DVD If your HP product was shipped with a product recovery CD ROM or DVD i The product recovery CD ROM or DVD and or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP product with which the product recovery CD ROM or DVD was originally provided ii The
28. rd disk and reinstall the original factory software using the system recovery features described in the chapter of the Reference Guide Startup Guide Troubleshooting Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems NOTE 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 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 If an external mouse is connected the built in pointing devices are normally disabled You can change this setting with the BIOS Setup utility See Configuring Your Notebook in this Chapter Restart the notebook Select Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Restart Performance Problems For best performance your notebook should have at least 128 MB of memory RAM If the Notebook Stops Responding Press ctrl alt del and use Task Manager to end the application that is not responding 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 Startup Guide 4 3 Troubleshooting If nothing happens insert the tip of a paper clip i
29. rning eene 3 2 To Recharge the Battery Pack sese 3 3 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook eee 4 1 Display Probleins coge Re 4 1 Hard Drive Problems eee 4 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 4 3 Performance Problems eene 4 3 Power and Battery Pack Problems esses 4 4 Startup Problems 1 eienn a eee ge 4 5 Configuring Your Notebook seen 4 6 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility eee 4 6 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 4 7 Using System Recovery Features eeeeeeere 4 7 Index viii Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules For more information refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on the Documentation Library CD provided with your product WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet If provided with a three conductor power cord having a three pin attachment plug
30. to use the keyboard to navigate Press the left and right arrow keys to move among menus Press the up and down arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu Press or to move through values for the current parameter or press enter to change a setting 4 After you select the options you want press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit BIOS Setup 5 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 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for download For more information visit the Compaq Help and Support Web site at http www compag 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 The OS CD also enables reinstallation of the operating system software provided with the notebook For detailed information see the Troubleshooting chapter in the Reference Guide Startup Guide 4 7 1394 port location 1 5 A AC adapter connecting 1 12 jack location 1 5 1 6 Acrobat Reader 1 15 adjusting brightness 2 5 volume 2 5 audio adjusting volume 2 5 jack location 1 4 1 5 mute button 1 4 1 5 volume contro
31. y 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 NOTE When unplugging the power cord unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter While the battery pack is charging you can continue with the section Step 3 Connect a Phone Line 1 12 Startup Guide 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 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 Startup Guide 1 13 Getting Started with 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 NOTE 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 Leave the AC adapter plugged in for several hours to fully charge the battery pack Charge times will vary WARNING This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power
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