HP 377703-001 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 377703-001

May 2005

This guide explains how to identify and use the notebook hardware and software features, and how to locate additional help and support. Additional user information is provided in the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support >

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next Steps Index Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Troubleshooting Resources Access the Online User GuidesBefore You Begin Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Modem Connect the Communication DeviceConnecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Network Card Connecting a Network CableConnect the Notebook to External Power Hardware Setup Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences Welcome to Microsoft WindowsProtect Your Notebook Accept the License AgreementsName Your Notebook Enter an Administrator Password Select Models Only Register Online Press the Finish Button Create User Accounts Select Models OnlyNext Steps Protect the Notebook from Viruses Protect Your Privacy Protect the Notebook from Power SurgesNext Steps Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Getting Started Lights Top ComponentsComponent Description On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled Component Description TouchPad Buttons, Switches and Readers You to open the following software Component Description 10 Component Description Esc key KeysQuick Reference for a Hotkey Quick ReferenceFront Components Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Speakers, headphones, headset, or Bottom Components Docking connector Only on a hard, flat surface. Do Connects an optional travel battery Display Components Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Labels Operating Environment SpecificationsRated Input Power Safeguarding Your Data System RecoveryAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Restoring to a Restore Point Creating a System Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Discs Reinstalling Applications from the Hard DriveRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Select Start Run Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other SoftwareIndex Index Index-3 Index-4 Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Release latches Battery pack 4-20,4-21 display 4-13,4-23 Index-7