Compaq 319921-001 manual Turn On the Notebook

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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. 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).

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Contents Startup Guide Page Software Product License Agreement Your Hewlett-Packard product contains software programsFor a notebook supplied with a Microsoft operating system Startup Guide Software Product License Agreement Contents Troubleshooting Battery Packs and Power ManagementIndex Important Safety Information Getting Started with Your NotebookIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Insert the Battery PackConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Using the Documentation Library CD Set Up WindowsBasic Operation Operating Your NotebookDefault Power Settings Following table is describing the default power settingTo Reset the Notebook To Change the Boot DeviceTouchPad on-off button and indicator light To Use the TouchPadTo Use the Function Hot Keys This hot key Does thisUsing CDs or DVDs To Play DVD MoviesTo Connect a TV to Your Notebook To Connect an Infrared Device Select Models OnlyPrinting to an Infrared Printer Using the Infrared PortTransferring Files Through an Infrared Connection Using Battery Power Battery Packs and Power ManagementTo Check Battery Status To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning From the Windows Control PanelTo Recharge the Battery Pack Display Problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Your Notebook If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is BlankIf an External Display Does Not Work Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Screen Is Difficult to Read If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not SpinIf the Pointer Is Difficult to Control Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsPerformance Problems If the TouchPad Does Not WorkPower and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns OnIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power Configuring Your Notebook To Run the Bios Setup UtilityTroubleshooting Index Index Index Index