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Getting Started HP Business Notebook PC Document Part Number: 443562-001 June 2007 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, and begin using the computer in Windows®. Enhanced for Accessibility - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 2
shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Getting Started HP Business Notebook PC First Edition: June 2007 Document Part Number: 443562-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 3
Contents 1 First-time setup Identifying required hardware 1-1 Setting up the computer 1-2 Step 1: Insert the battery 1-2 Step 2: Connect the computer to external power 1-3 Step 3: Turn on the computer 1-4 Step 4: Set up the software 1-5 Step 5: Create recovery discs (recommended 1-5 2 Quick - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 4
and installing software 3-5 Updating the software installed on the computer. . . 3-6 Finding the user guides 3-6 Turning off the computer correctly 3-7 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources 4-1 Quick troubleshooting 4-1 The computer is unable to start up 4-1 The computer screen is blank - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 5
Contents B Specifications Operating environment B-1 Rated input power B-2 Index Getting Started v - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 6
✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region or country and by model. Component 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 Primary battery Component 4 Modem cable (select models only) (optional for setup) 5 Country-specific modem adapter (select models only) ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided with - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 7
into the computer 2. Connecting the computer to external power ✎ The battery begins to charge. 3. Turning on the computer 4. Setting up the software 5. Creating recovery discs (recommended) ✎ Refer to Appendix A,"Backup and recovery," for instructions. Ä CAUTION: Reduce the risk of file corruption - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 8
is fully charged, the battery light turns off. Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light turns off. ✎ A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 9
First-time setup Step 3: Turn on the computer To open the computer: 1. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2. To turn on the computer: » Press the power button 1. The power light on the power button 2 turns on. 1-4 Getting Started - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 10
using HP Backup & Recovery Manager. You can use the recovery discs to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. Refer to Appendix A, "Backup and recovery," for detailed instructions. Getting - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 11
2 Quick tour Identifying required hardware ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included on most computer models. Getting Started 2-1 - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 12
Volume mute button 8 Volume scroll zone 9 Pointing stick - Right pointing stick button Component q HP Fingerprint Sensor w TouchPad scroll zone e Right TouchPad button r Left TouchPad button t Drive light y Battery light u Wireless light i TouchPad o Left pointing stick button 2-2 Getting Started - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 13
Quick tour Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light 3 Battery light Left-side components Component 4 Drive light 5 Bluetooth® module (select models only) 6 Display release latch Component 1 Power connector 2 RJ-11 (modem) jack 3 USB port (powered on select models) Component 4 Vent 5 Optical - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 14
depending on model. Refer to one of the following illustrations. Component 1 PC Card slot (select models only) 2 Media Card Reader 3 1394a port 4 Audio-out (headphone) jack 5 Audio-in (microphone) jack Component 6 USB port 7 External monitor port 8 Vent 9 Docking connector 2-4 Getting Started - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 15
reader (select models only) 2 Media Card Reader 3 1394a port 4 Audio-out (headphone) jack 5 Audio-in (microphone) jack Component 6 USB port 7 External monitor port 8 Vent 9 Docking connector Rear components Component 1 RJ-45 (network) jack Component 2 Security cable slot Getting Started 2-5 - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 16
Quick tour Bottom components Component 1 Speaker 2 Memory module/WLAN module compartment 3 Hard drive bay 4 Vents (3) 5 Battery release latches (2) Component 6 Battery bay 7 SIM slot (inside the battery bay) 8 WWAN module compartment 9 Business card holder - Bluetooth compartment 2-6 Getting - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 17
Display components Quick tour Component 1 Display release latch 2 Internal display switch Component 3 Internal microphone 4 Ambient light sensor Getting Started 2-7 - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 18
, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. ✎ For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. 2-8 Getting Started - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 19
, a power surge, unsafe operation, or system failure. viruses, antivirus software must be kept update service. ■ For information about using and updating Norton Internet Security and for purchasing extended update service, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Help and Support - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 20
uncertain power supply or an electrical storm, observe these practices: ■ Plug the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. ■ During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery power or - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 21
is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and in Help and Support. To access the guide in Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 22
connect the computer to a home office LAN or WLAN, refer to Help and Support for information on networking. If you need assistance to connect to a company LAN wireless service, refer to the mobile network operator information included with your computer. If the computer has a Bluetooth device, you - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 23
as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software The computer includes software that is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled on your hard drive. To see a list of the ready - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 24
software. This is software provided on the hard drive but not ready to use. To locate or install preloaded software or drivers, follow these steps: a. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. b. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the check box next to the software program or driver - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 25
all open applications. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the Lock button, screen, click the Power button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 26
other tools can help you fix a problem when the computer is offline. ■ Contact technical support for further assistance. Quick troubleshooting The computer is unable to start up To turn on the computer, press the power button. When the computer is turned on, the power light turns on. If the computer - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 27
power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. ■ If the power light on the front of the computer is blinking rapidly, replace the AC adapter with one having a higher power , and allow the battery to charge. ❏ Remove the primary battery and optional accessory battery (if applicable) and - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 28
the computer has reached a low battery level. To change these and other power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. ■ To transfer the image to the computer screen, press fn+f4. On most models, when an optional external display device, such as a monitor, is - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 29
will result in the loss of unsaved information. ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, in the lower-right corner of the screen, click the Power button. ■ Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ■ Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 4-4 Getting Started - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 30
overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. An external device is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the device as instructed in the device user guide. Some devices may not be powered - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 31
model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications ■ Answers to questions about using the computer ■ Product information to help you learn to use the computer and operating system features ■ Updates for the operating system, device drivers, and software provided on - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 32
is on the bottom of the computer. ❏ To display the service tag information on the computer screen, select Start > Help and Support > System Information. ■ Date the computer was purchased. ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred. ■ Error messages that have been displayed. ■ The manufacturer and - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 33
and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R discs (purchased separately). ✎ Read-write discs, such as CD-RW and DVD+/-RW discs, are not compatible with HP - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 34
discs (Recommended), and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up your information ✎ You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 35
external power. ✎ Drivers, utilities, and applications installed by HP can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP Backup & Recovery Manager. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 36
Click Back up user created files and folders and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up the entire hard drive When you perform a complete backup of the hard drive, you are saving the full factory image, including the Windows operating system, software applications, and all - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 37
create a system recovery point: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > Backup & Recovery Manager. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Create or manage backups, and then click Next. 4. Click Create or manage Recovery Points, and then click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Scheduling - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 38
a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery-With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup & Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 39
the on-screen instructions. Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition To initiate a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition, follow these steps: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer, and then press f11 before the Windows operating system loads. 3. Click - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 40
B Specifications Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F Operating ( - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 41
DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. Input power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 3.5 A This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 42
antivirus software 4-4 audio-in (microphone) jack 2-4, 2-5 audio-out (headphone) jack 2-4, 2-5 B battery charging 1-3 identifying 1-1 inserting 1-2 battery bay, identifying 2-6 battery light behavior 1-3 identifying 2-2, 2-3 battery release latches, identifying 1-2, 2-6 bays battery 2-6 hard drive - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 43
image 4-3 docking connector 2-4, 2-5 drive light, identifying 2-2, 2-3 drive, optical 2-3 E environmental specifications B-1 external devices, troubleshooting 4-5 external monitor port 2-4 F firewalls 3-2 H hard drive bay, identifying 2-6 Help and Support 4-6 Hibernation 4-3 HP Fingerprint Sensor - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 44
and Comfort Guide 3-3 scroll zone, TouchPad 2-2 sensors ambient light 2-7 serial number, computer 4-7 service tag 4-7 seurity cable slot, identifying 2-5 SIM slot 2-6 Sleep 4-3 slots PC Card 2-4 SIM 2-6 Smart card reader 2-5 software antivirus 3-1 setup 1-5 updates 3-6 specifications operating - Compaq 2510p | HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Ac - Page 45
external device problems 4-5 Hibernation or Sleep problems 4-3 overheating problems 4-5 resources 4-1 software problems 4-4 virus problems 4-4 wireless network problems 4-6 turning off computer 3-7 turning on computer 1-4, 4-1 U updates, software 3-6 USB ports, identifying 2-3, 2-4, 2-5 user guides
Getting Started
HP Business Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 443562-001
June 2007
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
and begin using the computer in Windows®.
Enhanced for Accessibility