Document Part Number
Getting Started
compaq notebook series
April
2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
Using This Guide
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Explanation
Text Styles
Style
keys
Paths
Following a Path
Choosing a Path
Using This Guide 1 Setting Up the Notebook
Contents
2 Beginning to Use the Notebook
Dual Device Models Top Components Power Lights
3 Troubleshooting
4 Identifying Exterior Hardware
Keyboard and Drive Lights Power and Volume Controls
Adapters and Accessories
Index
Documentation and Restore CDs Cord and Cables
Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Bay Components
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Setting Up the Hardware
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Getting Started
Inserting the Battery Pack
Inserting the battery pack
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Connecting the Notebook to External Power
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Opening the Notebook
Opening the notebook
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Turning on the notebook
Turning On the Notebook
If the notebook does not turn on, refer in this guide to Chapter
Getting Started
Setting Up the Software
Using the Notebook Safely
Turning Off the Notebook
on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product
Selecting Screen Settings
Selecting Regional Settings
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses
Installing Optional Software
In Windows 2000 Professional, on the command line, type
Inserting a CD Drive or a DVD Drive
Accessing Notebook Documentation
3. Open the Documentation Library CD
Inserting the Documentation Library CD
Displaying the Documentation Library Menu
Opening the Documentation Library CD
Responding to an Acrobat Reader Prompt
Selecting a Guide
Using the Documentation Library CD
Selecting a Guide, continued
Finding a Topic Within a Guide
Getting Started
2-10
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To solve a problem
Troubleshooting
2. Refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Troubleshooting guide
1. Refer to the Quick Solutions Checklist, next in this chapter
Quick Solutions Checklist
Is the Notebook Receiving Power?
Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation?
Is the Notebook Turned On?
Identifying the power/standby light and the power button
Is the System Unresponsive?
Is the Notebook Overheated?
1. 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 Support
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider
Display Components
Identifying Exterior Hardware
Display Components
Getting Started
Pointing Device Components TouchPad Models
Pointing Device Components
TouchPad Models
Getting Started
Pointing Device Components Dual Device Models
Dual Device Models
Getting Started
Top Components Power Lights
Power Lights
Top Components
Getting Started
Top Components Keyboard and Drive Lights
Keyboard and Drive Lights
Getting Started
Top Components Power and Volume Controls
Power and Volume Controls
Getting Started
Top Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
Getting Started
2 Fn key
Function and Keypad Keys
Top Components Function and Keypad Keys
Getting Started
Getting Started
Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
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Rear Panel Components Connectors
Connectors
Rear Panel Components
4-10
Rear Panel Components Vent, Port and Jacks
Vent, Port and Jacks
4-11
4-12
Left Side Components
Left Side Components
Getting Started
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
4-13
Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
Underside Components
Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
4-14
Underside Components Bay Components
Bay Components
4-15
4-16
Vent and Docking Components
Underside Components Vent and Docking Components
Getting Started
Underside Components Labels
Labels
4-17
Documentation and Restore CDs
Additional Standard Components
Additional Standard Components Cord and Cables
Cord and Cables
4-19
4-20
Adapters and Accessories
Additional Standard Components Adapters and Accessories
Getting Started
See also keys latches switch, display
Index
See also jack port cord, power
See also drives
2-3 Documentation Library CD
See also CD drive optional hard drive
Hardware Guide 2-8 Hibernation
Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Modem and Networking guide
Modem and Networking guide
Index-5
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Software Guide 4-18 speakers, internal stereo 4-9 Standby
Travel guide 2-9 troubleshooting
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
See also drives