Compaq 307502-001 manual Turning On the Notebook

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Setting Up the Notebook

Turning On the Notebook

To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup.

Turning on the notebook

If the notebook does not turn on:

■Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet.

■Make sure that the outlet is providing power. (To confirm that the outlet is providing power, plug another device into the outlet.)

■If you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is firmly seated.

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Style Explanation Keys Text StylesFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Setting Up the NotebookInserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Turning Off the Notebook Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Selecting Screen Settings Selecting Regional SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Obtaining Modem and Network Information Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesInstalling Optional Software Inserting the Documentation Library CD Using the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu For Information About These Topics Select This Guide Selecting a GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Contacting Compaq Using Compaq Help & SupportObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Hardware ComponentsDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and SpeakersTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and VentTop Top Panel Lights Panel LightsTop Power Controls Power ControlsTop Keys KeysRear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and Vent Jacks, Fan and VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Optical Drive and PC Card SlotUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Underside Memory Compartment and Vent Memory Compartment and VentUnderside Labels LabelsAdditional Standard Components Software Restore and Documentation CDsAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Cables and CordAdditional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackIndex See also keys latches switch, displaySee also AC adapter adapter Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1security Regulatory and SafetySoftware Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 Standby 4Troubleshooting guideWorldwide Telephone