Compaq 307502-001 manual Setting Up the Notebook, Setting Up the Hardware

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Setting Up the Notebook

Setting Up the Hardware

To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, and the power cord 2. If a battery pack shipped with your notebook, you will also you also need the battery pack 3. During the hardware setup, you will:

1.Insert the battery pack, if available, so the battery can begin to charge.

2.Open the notebook so you can monitor indicator lights during setup.

3.Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook so you can begin software setup.

Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and a

battery pack (AC adapters and power cords vary by region.)

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation KeysFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInserting 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 Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges Turning Off the NotebookObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional SettingsSelecting Screen Settings Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Obtaining Modem and Network InformationInstalling Optional Software Using the Documentation Library CD Inserting the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu Selecting a Guide For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Using Compaq Help & Support Contacting CompaqObtaining 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 VentTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Panel Lights Top Panel LightsPower Controls Top Power ControlsKeys Top KeysRear Panel Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Jacks, Fan and Vent Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card SlotUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Memory Compartment and Vent Underside Memory Compartment and VentLabels Underside LabelsSoftware Restore and Documentation CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Additional Standard Components Cables and CordAdapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackSee also AC adapter adapter See also keys latches switch, displayIndex Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Regulatory and Safety Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1securityWorldwide Telephone 4Troubleshooting guideSoftware Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 Standby