compaq notebook series
Getting Started
Document Part Number
April
2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Using This Guide
Style
Text Styles
Explanation
keys
Following a Path
Paths
Choosing a Path
Using This Guide 1 Setting Up the Notebook
Contents
2 Beginning to Use the Notebook
4 Identifying Exterior Hardware
3 Troubleshooting
Dual Device Models Top Components Power Lights
Keyboard and Drive Lights Power and Volume Controls
Documentation and Restore CDs Cord and Cables
Index
Adapters and Accessories
Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Bay Components
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Getting Started
Setting Up the Hardware
Setting Up the Notebook
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Inserting the battery pack
Inserting the Battery Pack
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Connecting the Notebook to External Power
Opening the notebook
Opening the Notebook
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If the notebook does not turn on, refer in this guide to Chapter
Turning On the Notebook
Turning on the notebook
Getting Started
Setting Up the Software
Turning Off the Notebook
Using the Notebook Safely
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
Using the Documentation Library CD
Selecting a Guide
Finding a Topic Within a Guide
Selecting a Guide, continued
Getting Started
2-10
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2. Refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting
To solve a problem
1. Refer to the Quick Solutions Checklist, next in this chapter
Is the Notebook Receiving Power?
Quick Solutions Checklist
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
Is an External Device Not Working?
Are You Using All Available Documentation?
Is Software Functioning Abnormally?
Preparing to Call Technical Support
Contacting Compaq
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider
Display Components
Identifying Exterior Hardware
Display Components
Getting Started
TouchPad Models
Pointing Device Components
Pointing Device Components TouchPad Models
Getting Started
Pointing Device Components Dual Device Models
Dual Device Models
Getting Started
Top Components
Power Lights
Top Components Power Lights
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
Top Components Function and Keypad Keys
Function and Keypad Keys
2 Fn key
Getting Started
Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
Getting Started
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Rear Panel Components
Connectors
Rear Panel Components Connectors
4-10
Rear Panel Components Vent, Port and Jacks
Vent, Port and Jacks
4-11
Left Side Components
Left Side Components
4-12
Getting Started
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
4-13
Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
Underside Components
Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
4-14
Underside Components Bay Components
Bay Components
4-15
Underside Components Vent and Docking Components
Vent and Docking Components
4-16
Getting Started
Underside Components Labels
Labels
4-17
Additional Standard Components
Documentation and Restore CDs
Additional Standard Components Cord and Cables
Cord and Cables
4-19
Additional Standard Components Adapters and Accessories
Adapters and Accessories
4-20
Getting Started
Index
See also keys latches switch, display
See also jack port cord, power
See also CD drive optional hard drive
2-3 Documentation Library CD
See also drives
Hardware Guide 2-8 Hibernation
Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Modem and Networking guide
Index-5
Modem and Networking guide
Software Guide 4-18 speakers, internal stereo 4-9 Standby
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Travel guide 2-9 troubleshooting
See also drives
Worldwide Telephone Numbers