Compaq 272637-001 Opening the Documentation Library CD, Displaying the Documentation Library Menu

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Opening the Documentation Library CD

Displaying the Documentation Library Menu

When the Documentation Library CD is inserted into a drive and if autorun is enabled on the notebook, the CD menu is displayed on the screen after a pause of up to several seconds.

If autorun is disabled and the menu is not displayed, you can display the menu manually:

1.Select Start > Run.

2.In the Open field, type: explorer x:

(where X is your CD drive designation).

3.Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example, Filename.exe.

4.Select the OK button.

A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify a drive. To display the drive designation of your CD drive, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

Responding to an Acrobat Reader Prompt

Adobe Acrobat Reader is an application that displays the notebook documentation on the screen.

If messages about Acrobat Reader are displayed on the screen as you open the Documentation Library CD:

Choose to install Acrobat Reader.

Choose to accept the Acrobat Reader license agreement.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation KeysPaths and Views Following a PathChoosing a View Mode Contents Index Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the Battery Pack Connecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the Notebook Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Turning Off the NotebookUsing the Notebook Safely Getting Started Selecting Screen Settings Selecting Regional SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Optional Software Installing Software in Windows XP ProfessionalInstalling Software in Windows XP Home Accessing Notebook Documentation To insert the Documentation Library CDOpening the Documentation Library CD Displaying the Documentation Library MenuUsing the Documentation Library CD For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Troubleshooting Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Notebook Receiving Power?Is the Notebook Turned On? Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation?Is the System Unresponsive? Is the Notebook Overheated?Press ctrl+alt+delete Are You Using All Available Documentation? Is an External Device Not Working?Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Contacting Compaq Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Components Identifying External HardwareDisplay Components Pointing Device Components Pointing Device ComponentsTop Components Power Lights Power LightsTop Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components Keyboard and Drive LightsPower and Volume Controls Top Components Power and Volume ControlsEasy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard KeysTop Components Function and Keypad Keys Function and Keypad KeysFn key Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Connectors ConnectorsRear Panel Components Vents and Jacks Rear Panel Components Vents and JacksLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsMemory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside ComponentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Labels Underside Components LabelsDocumentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCord and Cables Additional Standard Components Cord and CablesAdapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components Adapters and AccessoriesGetting Started Index Index-2 Getting Started Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Regulatory and Safety Notices Troubleshooting guide 2-8,4-15 turning off the notebook Index-6 Getting Started