HP-323140-001.book Page i Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM startup and reference guide hp compaq notebook series Document Part Number: 323140-001 June 2003 Part 1: Startup The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your notebook for the first time. Part 2: Reference The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use the hardware and software features on your notebook.
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HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Part-1 Startup This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook. ■ To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time, follow the procedures in this “Startup” part. ■ To learn more about using your notebook, refer to the remaining “Reference” part of this book.
HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery pack 3. During hardware setup, you will: ■ Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. ■ Open the notebook. ■ Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the battery bay: 1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface. 2. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 1. 3. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2.
HP-323140-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Opening the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display 2.
HP-323140-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an electrical outlet 3. When the notebook is receiving external power, the battery light 4 turns on. Connecting the notebook to external power (Power cords and outlets vary by region and country.
HP-323140-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Charging a New Battery Pack The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is indicated by the battery light. ■ The battery light is on and amber while a battery pack inserted into the notebook is charging. ■ The battery light is on and green when a battery pack inserted into the notebook is fully charged.
HP-323140-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. Turning on the notebook If the notebook does not turn on: ■ Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet. ■ Make sure that the outlet is providing power.
HP-323140-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Setting Up the Software Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. During the installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
HP-323140-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Installing Optional Software Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now, the following information may be helpful. To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to the instructions included with the CD.
HP-323140-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system. To access the Regional Options window, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options icon. Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating system Appearance and Themes window.
HP-323140-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. ■ Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to the telephone line.
HP-323140-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Startup Using the Notebook Safely This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more safety and regulatory information, as well as instructions for protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. The Documentation Library CD is included with your notebook.
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HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM 2 Hardware Contents Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Keys and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Lights . . . . . .
HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Display Display Display release latch 2–2 Opens the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Top TouchPad Top: TouchPad 1 TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 2 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 3 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 4 TouchPad scroll zones (2)* Scroll upward or downward. 5 Left and right TouchPad buttons* Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. *This table describes default settings.
HP-323140-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Keys and Antenna Top: Keys and Antenna 1 Fn key Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F7 increases screen brightness. 2 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the Fn key, the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys. 3 Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
HP-323140-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Power Controls Top: Power Controls 1 Power button* When the notebook is: ■ ■ ■ ■ Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby. In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from Hibernation.
HP-323140-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Lights Top: Lights 1 Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. 2 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 3 Mute light On: Volume is muted. 4 Wireless device light (available on select models) On: An optional internal wireless device is turned on. 5 Battery light On: The notebook is receiving adequate external power. ■ On amber: A battery pack is charging. ■ On green: A battery pack is fully charged.
HP-323140-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Audio Buttons and Speakers Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers 1 Increase volume button Increases system volume. 2 Decrease volume button Decreases system volume. 3 Mute button Mutes or restores volume. 4 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
HP-323140-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Front Panel Front Panel 2–8 1 SD Card light 2 SD (Secure Digital) Card slot 3 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone. 4 Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR. 5 Wireless device button (available on select models) Turns an optional internal wireless device on or off.
HP-323140-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks 1 External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. 2 S-Video jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card. 3 USB connectors (3) Connect optional 2.0-compliant USB devices. 4 RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable.
HP-323140-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Vent Rear Panel: Vent Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. *The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the underside of the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Left Side Left Side 1 PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. 3 Optical drive* Supports an optical disc. *The type of optical drive, for example a CD, DVD, or combination CD/DVD drive, varies by model.
HP-323140-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Right Side Right Side 1 Antenna (available on select models and not visible from outside the notebook)* Sends and receives wireless device signals. 2 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 3 Power connector Connects an AC adapter cable. 4 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. *The notebook has 2 antennas.
HP-323140-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Underside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. 3 Memory compartment Contains 1 memory slot for an optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module. As shipped, the memory slot may be filled with a replaceable memory module or vacant, depending on the notebook model.
HP-323140-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Docking Connector and Vents Underside: Docking Connector and Vent 1 Docking connector* Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator. 2 Vents (3) Allow airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, use the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents. Do not allow a soft surface, such as bedding, clothing or a thick rug, to block airflow. *As shipped, the docking connector is not visible.
HP-323140-001.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot the operating system. ■ The system label provides regulatory information about the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models.
HP-323140-001.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Battery Pack 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 3 Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.
HP-323140-001.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Hardware Restoration and Documentation CDs CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook. ■ For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling software, refer to Chapter 9, “Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities.” ■ For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD.
HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM 3 Keyboard Contents TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse. ■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer. ■ If the pointer continues to move after you lift your finger from the TouchPad surface, wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving.
HP-323140-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys 2. The icons on the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook.
HP-323140-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. For information about changing the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, see the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section in Chapter 4. Default Function Hotkeys Open Help and Support window. Fn+F1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Fn+F3 Switch display and image. Fn+F4 Initiate Standby. Fn+F5 Initiate QuickLock. Fn+F6 Decrease display brightness.
HP-323140-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Window (Fn+F1) The Fn+F1 hotkeys open the Help and Support window. From the Help and Support window you can access general information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features.
HP-323140-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly press the power button. For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to Chapter 4, “Power.” For information about changing the function of the Fn+F5 hotkeys, refer in Chapter 4 to the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section. Initiate QuickLock (Fn+F6) The Fn+F6 hotkeys initiate the operating system QuickLock security feature.
HP-323140-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard Stop an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F10) The Fn+F10 hotkeys stop the play of an audio CD or DVD that is playing. Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F11) The Fn+F11 hotkeys play the previously played track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing. Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F12) The Fn+F12 hotkeys play the next track of an audio CD or DVD that is playing.
HP-323140-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. When the keypad is on, press Fn+num lk to turn the keypad off. The num lock light 2 turns on when the keypad is on. Identifying the Fn and num lk keys and the num lock light Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys You can temporarily switch the functions of a keypad key between its standard function and its keypad function.
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HP-323140-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM 4 Power Contents Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown . . . . 4–2 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown . . . . . . . . . 4–4 Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . .
HP-323140-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Power Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown and explains when to implement them. Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures are provided later in the chapter. Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that can be initiated by you or by the system. Standby Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use.
HP-323140-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Power ■ ■ To determine whether the notebook is in Hibernation or turned off, press the power button: ❏ If the notebook is in Hibernation, your work returns to the screen. ❏ If the notebook is off, Windows loads. Hibernation is enabled by default, but can be disabled. To prevent loss of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable Hibernation only during a battery pack calibration.
HP-323140-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown If you plan to resume shortly: Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or power conservation. The amount of time a battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack.
HP-323140-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Power Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures This section explains the default Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures and includes information about turning the display on or off.
HP-323140-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:20 PM Power Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Results Turn on the notebook. Press the power button. ■ Power/standby light ✎ ■ Operating system loads. Shut down the notebook.* turns on. Pressing the power button turns on the notebook from Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. ■ Power/standby light turns off. ■ Operating system shuts down. ■ Notebook turns off.
