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HP 905EA, 955AP, 950AP, 943AP, 945AP, 940AP, 935AP, 927AP manual Setting Up the Notebook, Getting Started

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Setting Up the Notebook

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HP 905EA, 955AP, 950AP, 943AP, 945AP, 940AP, 935AP, 927AP, 930AP, 925EA, 923AP, 908EA, 906EA Setting Up the Notebook, Getting Started

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Getting Started Compaq Notebook SeriesDocument Part Number June2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P Using This Guide Warnings, Cautions and NotesStyle Text StylesExplanation Following a Path Paths and ViewsIdentifying TouchPad buttons and the Microsoft logo keys Choosing a View Mode Contents Using This Guide 1 Setting Up the Notebook3 Troubleshooting 2 Beginning to Use the Notebook4 Identifying External Hardware IndexEasy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Documentation and Restore CDsSetting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the Battery Pack Connecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the notebook Opening the NotebookGetting Started Turning On the Notebook Turning on the notebookSetting Up the Software Turning Off the NotebookDo not plug the notebook from the electrical outlet Do not shut down the notebook Do not remove or insert a driveUsing the Notebook Safely Setting Up the Notebook Getting StartedSelecting Screen Settings Selecting Regional SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Optional Software Installing Software in Windows XP ProfessionalInstalling Software in Windows XP Home Accessing Notebook Documentation To insert the Documentation Library CDDisplaying the Documentation Library Menu Opening the Documentation Library CDResponding to an Acrobat Reader Prompt Using the Documentation Library CD Selecting a GuideSelecting a Guide, continued Finding a Topic Within a GuideTroubleshooting To solve a problem1. See “Quick Solutions Chcecklist,” next in this chapter 2. See the Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CDQuick 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 Notebook Overheated? Is the System Unresponsive?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 Identifying External HardwareDisplay Components Pointing Device Components Pointing Device ComponentsGetting Started Power Lights Top ComponentsTop Components Power Lights Power/standby lightKeyboard and Drive Lights Top Components Keyboard and Drive LightsCaps lock light IDE Integrated DrivePower and Volume Controls Top Components Power and Volume ControlsEasy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard KeysMicrosoft logo keys Applications keyTop Components Function and Keypad Keys Function and Keypad KeysFn key Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsGetting Started Connectors Rear Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Connectors USB connectorsRear Panel Components Vents and Jacks Vents and JacksGetting Started Left Side Components Left Side Components4-11 Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsGetting Started Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI CompartmentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments 4-13Labels Underside Components Labels1 System label Getting StartedDocumentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCord and Cables Additional Standard Components Cord and CablesModem cable Getting StartedAdapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components Adapters and AccessoriesConverts AC power to DC power 1 AC AdapterIndex Page Maintenance, Shipping and Guidelines Advanced Users Only 2-7, 4-15 surge protectionRegulatory and Safety See also cable power surges 1-7 power/standby lightModem and Networking Troubleshooting guide 2-8, 4-15 turning off the notebook Worldwide Telephone Numbers