Compaq 319921-001 manual Using the Documentation Library CD, Set Up Windows

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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 > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > 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 menu.

3.If prompted, accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement or install Acrobat Reader by following the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Startup Guide Page Your Hewlett-Packard product contains software programs Software Product License AgreementFor a notebook supplied with a Microsoft operating system Startup Guide Software Product License Agreement Contents Index Battery Packs and Power ManagementTroubleshooting Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety InformationIdentifying 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 Insert the Battery Pack Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Using the Documentation Library CDOperating Your Notebook Basic OperationFollowing table is describing the default power setting Default Power SettingsTo Change the Boot Device To Reset the NotebookTo Use the TouchPad TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightThis hot key Does this To Use the Function Hot KeysTo Play DVD Movies Using CDs or DVDsTo Connect an Infrared Device Select Models Only To Connect a TV to Your NotebookTransferring Files Through an Infrared Connection Using the Infrared PortPrinting to an Infrared Printer To Check Battery Status Battery Packs and Power ManagementUsing Battery Power From the Windows Control Panel To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningTo Recharge the Battery Pack If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Your Notebook Display ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Screen Is Difficult to Read If an External Display Does Not WorkIf the TouchPad Does Not Work Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsPerformance Problems If the Pointer Is Difficult to ControlIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On Power and Battery Pack ProblemsIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On To Run the Bios Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookTroubleshooting Index Index Index Index