Startup Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 335398-001 September 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, find and install the latest versions of HP software, and find additional information and support. This guide introduces you to exterior features of the notebook.
Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware ......1–1 Setting Up the Software ......1–8 Installing Optional Software .
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Contents Power and Volume Controls ....3–9 Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys ..3–11 Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys..3–12 Function and Keypad Keys .
Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion base.
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Hardware and Software Setup To set up the notebook hardware: 1. Insert the battery pack: a. Place the notebook upside down and align the battery pack with the notebook battery bay. b. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated.
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Hardware and Software Setup Inserting the battery pack Startup Guide 1–3...
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Hardware and Software Setup 2. Connect the notebook to AC power: a. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. b. Connect the AC adapter cable to the power connector on the notebook 1. c. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2. (Power cords and AC adapters vary by region and country.) d.
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Hardware and Software Setup Connecting the notebook to AC power Startup Guide 1–5...
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Hardware and Software Setup 3. Open the notebook by sliding or pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2. Opening the notebook Opening the notebook 1–6 Startup Guide...
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Hardware and Software Setup 4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button 1. The power/standby light turns on 2. Turning on the notebook Turning on the notebook Startup Guide 1–7...
Hardware and Software Setup After the notebook power is on: The software setup prompt appears on the screen. The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is fully charged. Setting Up the Software A prompt to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on for the first time.
Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Software You can install third-party software or preloaded utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. To install a preloaded application, select Start > All Programs >...
Hardware and Software Setup Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector.
Hardware and Software Setup Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure: To shut down the notebook: » Select Start > Shut Down > Shut down. For information about conserving power, setting power preferences, and using Standby and Hibernation, refer to the “Power”...
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Hardware and Software Setup Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at on the hard drive, or on the http://www.hp.com/ergo,...
Additional Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD For supplementary information about the notebook, refer to the Documentation Library CD. The Documentation Library CD included with all models includes the guides described in the following list. Additional guides—for example, instruction manuals for using an optional wireless device—are included with select models.
Additional Information, Help and Updates Regulatory and Safety Notices—includes governmental agency information. Safety & Comfort Guide—describes the best ways to set up a safe and comfortable work environment, including ergonomic and safety information. To view a guide: 1. Insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD drive. 2.
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Additional Information, Help and Updates Protect your notebook files by using Norton AntiVirus software. Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. Improve performance of your hard drive and battery. Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help.
Additional Information, Help and Updates Contacting Technical Support Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using the online Help and Support Center installed on your notebook or the documentation included with the notebook, you may need to contact HP.
Additional Information, Help and Updates Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a CD is optimized by HP to improve overall system performance. HP recommends that you not install a retail version in place of this operating system.
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Additional Information, Help and Updates 2–6 Startup Guide...
Notebook Features Features Features included with your notebook may vary by geographical region and by model. The following illustrations identify the standard external features included in most notebook models. Reference the illustrations that closely match your notebook. Display Component Description Display release latch Opens the notebook.
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Notebook Features Component Description Display release latch Opens the notebook. 3–2 Startup Guide...
Notebook Features TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons of an external mouse. TouchPad scroll pad Functions like the wheel of an external mouse for scrolling up and down.
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Notebook Features Component Description TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons on an external mouse. TouchPad on-off button Turns TouchPad on or off. TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
Notebook Features Power Lights Component Description Power button light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
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Notebook Features Component Description Power button light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
Notebook Features Keyboard and Drive Lights Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or optical Electronics) light; also drive bay is being accessed.
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Notebook Features Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or the Electronics) light; also optical drive bay is being accessed. referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light...
Notebook Features Power and Volume Controls Component Description Power button* When the notebook is: Off, press button to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press button to initiate Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press button to resume from Standby. In Hibernation, briefly press button to resume from Hibernation.
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Notebook Features Component Description Power button* When the notebook is: Off, press button to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press button to initiate Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press button to resume from Standby. In Hibernation, briefly press button to resume from Hibernation.
Notebook Features Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top: Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys Quick Launch buttons: From left to right: 3 programmable Picture, Media, and Internet buttons enable you to access the My Pictures folder, a multimedia application, and the Internet with one keystroke.
Notebook Features Wireless On-Off Button and Application Keys Component Description Wireless on-off button Turns optional internal wireless device(s) on or off. Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu. Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. 3–12 Startup Guide...
Notebook Features Function and Keypad Keys Component Description fn key Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing fn+f8 increases screen brightness. Function keys (11) Performs system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, function keys f1 through f12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
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Notebook Features Component Description fn key Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing fn+f8 increases screen brightness. Function keys (11) Performs system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, function keys f1 through f12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
Notebook Features Front View Component Description Display release latch Opens the notebook. Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or optical Electronics) light;...
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Notebook Features Component Description Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Volume and mute buttons (3) Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume: To decrease volume, use left button. To mute or restore volume, use middle button. To increase volume, use right button.
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Notebook Features Component Description Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Display release latch Opens the notebook. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or Electronics) light;...
Notebook Features Rear View Component Description DC power connector Connects an AC adapter. Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. Additional vents are on the bottom panel of the notebook. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or...
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Notebook Features Component Description DC power connector Connects an AC adapter. Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. Additional vents are on the bottom panel of the notebook. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or...
Notebook Features Left Side Component Description Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. 5-in-1 Digital Media slot and Supports 5 optional digital media light (select models) formats: SD, MMC, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro. Light On: Slot is accessing a digital media card.
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Notebook Features Component Description USB connectors (2) Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. Three drive configurations: Digital Bay: Supports optional optional Digital Bay, optional pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive. diskette drive, no drive Diskette drive: Supports standard 1.4 MB diskette.
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Notebook Features Component Description Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. PC Card slot (1 or 2 slots, Supports an optional Type I or Type II select models) 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. PC Card eject button (1 or Ejects an optional PC Card from the 2 buttons, select models) PC Card slot.
Notebook Features Right Side Component Description Audio-out Connects an optional headphone, headset, headphone jack or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or VCR. Audio-in Connects an optional external microphone. microphone jack USB connector Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer.
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Notebook Features Component Description Expansion port Connects optional HP Notebook Expansion bases. RJ-45 network jack Connects an optional network cable. S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. 3–24 Startup Guide...
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Notebook Features Component Description Wireless LED On: At least one optional internal wireless device is active. Off: No wireless device is active. Volume buttons (3) and Decrease, mute, and increase the system audio mute light volume: To decrease volume, use left button. To increase volume, use middle button.
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Notebook Features Component Description USB connector Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. 1394 connector Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, (select models) such as a camcorder. Infrared port Provides wireless communication between (select models) the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
Notebook Features Bottom Panel Component Description Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. Battery bay Holds the battery pack. (Battery type and shipment mode vary by model.) (Continued) Exhaust vents Allows airflow to cool internal components. Ä...
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Notebook Features Component Description Battery bay Holds the battery pack. (Battery type and shipment mode vary by model.) Exhaust vents Allows airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow.
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Index docking 3–26 3–28 external monitor 3–19 3–20 AC adapter 1–4 parallel 3–19 3–20 AC power 1–4 1–11 USB 3–21 3–25 3–28 Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 See also infrared port; jacks antivirus software 1–11 contacting support 2–3 battery technical support 2–3 inserting 1–2 customer support 2–4 light 1–8...
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Index HP USB Digital Drive 3–21 3–24 IDE light 3–7 3–15 3–18 optical 3–21 infrared port location 3–25 3–28 See also connectors; jacks electric shock warning 1–11 End User License Agreement 1–8 exhaust vent 3–19 3–20 3–29 jacks 3–30 headphone 3–25 3–27 expansion port 3–26 3–28...
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Index IDE 3–7 3–15 3–18 power, AC 1–4 1–7 1–11 keyboard 3–8 power/standby light 3–17 num lock 3–7 3–8 problems and solutions 2–1 power/standby 1–8 3–5 3–6 protection against viruses 1–11 3–15 3–17 wireless 3–27 Quick Launch buttons function 3–11 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 2–1 regional settings 1–9...
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