HP 2891AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2898AP, 2895AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2894AP, 2889AP, 2887AP, 2888AP Choosing a Path

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Using This Guide

Choosing a Path

Your notebook documentation provides paths for 3 operating systems.

Follow the Windows 2000 Professional paths if:

The notebook is running Windows 2000 Professional. or

The notebook is running Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional in Classic view.

Follow the Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional paths if the notebook is running Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional in Category view.

As installed, Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional run in Category view. To compare Category view with Classic view or to select either view:

1.Right-click the Start button > Properties > Start Menu tab.

2.Select the Classic or Category radio button. (The views are displayed in the illustration on the Start Menu tab.)

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Getting Started Book Page ii Thursday, February 20, 2003 1133 AM Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation KeysPaths Following a PathChoosing a Path Contents Troubleshooting Index Book Page x Thursday, February 20, 2003 1133 AM Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInserting the Battery Pack Connecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the Notebook Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Using the Notebook Safely Turning Off the NotebookBook Page 8 Thursday, February 20, 2003 1133 AM Selecting Regional Settings Selecting Screen SettingsProtecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Optional Software \cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s Accessing Notebook Documentation Inserting a CD Drive or a DVD DriveInserting the Documentation Library CD Inserting the Documentation Library CD into a CD driveOpening the Documentation Library CD Displaying the Documentation Library MenuSelecting a Guide For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide TravelBook Page 10 Thursday, February 20, 2003 1133 AM Troubleshooting Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Notebook Receiving Power?Is the Notebook Turned On? Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation?Is the Notebook Overheated? Is the System Unresponsive?Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then 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 Display ComponentsPointing Device Components TouchPad ModelsPointing Device Components TouchPad Models Dual Device Models Pointing Device Components Dual Device ModelsPower Lights Top Components 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 KeysFunction and Keypad Keys Top Components Function and Keypad KeysFn key Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsConnectors Rear Panel Components ConnectorsRear Panel Components Vent, Port and Jacks Rear Panel Components Vent, Port and JacksLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI CompartmentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Bay Components Underside Components Bay ComponentsVent and Docking Components Underside Components Vent and Docking ComponentsLabels Underside Components LabelsDocumentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCord and Cables Additional Standard Components Cord and CablesAdapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components Adapters and AccessoriesIndex See also jack port cord, power See also CD drive optional hard drive Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Modem and Networking guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Travel guide 2-9troubleshooting Worldwide Telephone Numbers
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2816KR, 2801TC, 2871AP, 2880CL, 2882AP specifications

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