HP X1000 (DS829AV) manual Using the Notebook Safely

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Startup

Using the Notebook Safely

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

For more safety and regulatory information, as well as instructions for protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide.

The Documentation Library CD is included with your notebook.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

If provided with a three-conductor power cord with a three-pin attachment plug, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo, on the hard drive, or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product.

ÅWARNING: 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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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 1

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Contents Startup and Reference Guide Contents Part StartupSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Charging a New Battery Pack Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Basic SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Setting Regional and Display Preferences Turning Off the NotebookProtecting the Notebook from Power Surges Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesUsing the Notebook Safely Part Reference Startup and Reference Guide-Part Contents HardwareDisplay DisplayTop TouchPad TopTouchPad Keys and Antenna Top Keys and AntennaPower Controls Top Power ControlsLights Top LightsAudio Buttons and Speakers Top Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelRear Panel Connectors and JacksRear Panel Connectors and Jacks Vent Rear Panel VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment UndersideBays and Memory Compartment Docking Connector and Vents Underside Docking Connector and VentLabels Additional Standard Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackRestoration and Documentation CDs For Information About These Topics Select This GuideKeyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad ComponentsUsing the TouchPad Setting TouchPad PreferencesHotkeys Identifying HotkeysHotkey Procedures Hotkey Quick ReferenceOpen Help and Support Window Fn+F1 Hotkey CommandsSwitch Image Fn+F4 Open Internet Explorer Fn+F3Increase Brightness Fn+F8 Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6Decrease Brightness Fn+F7 Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11 KeypadStop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10 Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning the Keypad On and OffKeyboard Power Identifying the Battery and Power/StandbyHibernation Understanding Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying Power Controls and IndicatorsUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Turning the Notebook or Display On or OffTask Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from StandbyInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation Setting Power Control Preferences Using Battery Power Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby LightsSwitching Between Battery and External Power Charging a Battery PackDisplaying Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackObtaining Accurate Charge Information Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions How to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackWhen to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackPower Storing a Battery Pack Recharging the Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Power Drives and Drive Media Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Caring for Drives and Drive Media Using the IDE Drive Light Adding a Drive to the SystemInserting or Removing a Disc Inserting a DiscRemoving a Disc With Power Removing a Disc Without Power Displaying Media Contents Playing a DiscProtecting Playback Observing the Copyright WarningSetting the Boot Order Replacing the Internal Hard DriveRemoving the hard drive retaining screws Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay Inserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive retaining screw Multimedia Adjusting Volume Using the Internal Speakers Connecting an Audio DeviceIdentifying the audio jacks Connecting the Video Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Audio Turning a Video Device On and Off Changing the Color Television FormatUsing WinDVD Using Multimedia SoftwareUsing Windows Media Player Playing a DVD or Video CDManaging DVD Region Settings Using Easy CD Creator Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesResponding to the UDF Prompt Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings Formatting Recording MediaMultimedia Communications Modem Connecting the Modem Selecting ConnectorsConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Adding a Country Configuration Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyDisplaying the Current Country Configuration Check the Line Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Dialing Mode Check the Telephone Number Check the Dial ToneAccessing Communication Software Finding AT Command InformationNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Turning a Network Connection Off and On Accessing the Network at StartupInfrared Setting Up an Infrared Transmission Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared Hardware Options Upgrades Connecting a Powered Device Connecting a USB DeviceUsing a PC Card Selecting a PC CardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Using an SD Card or MMC Using the SD Card LightInserting an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMCIncreasing Memory Displaying Memory InformationRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Opening the memory compartment Removing a memory module Inserting a memory module Closing the memory compartment Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Connecting an optional cable lockHardware Options and Upgrades Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Updating Software Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an UpdateDownloading and Installing a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Backing Up and Restoring Data Setting a System Restore PointRestoring to a System Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Opening the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemUsing the Setup Utility Exiting the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Support Utilities Using the Help and Support WindowPreparing to Call Technical Support Using Support Telephone NumbersObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Specifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Input Power RatingFinding More Environmental Information Specifications Index CD-R vs. CD-RW 6-10 Compaq Support Software Index-3 Environmental specifications A-1 error message No Dial Tone Index-5 Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Index-7 Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety & Comfort Guide See also software VCR Index Index-12
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