Compaq Presario 2200 Startup Guide - Page 6

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Startup Guide

Getting Started with Your Notebook

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CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall

jack. In Australia, the notebook must be connected to the

Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the

requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008.

When using your notebook with a telephone connection, always

follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical

shock, and injury to persons.

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Do not use this product with a telephone connection near

water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool,

or in a wet basement).

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Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless

type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk

of electrical shock from lightning.

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Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the

vicinity of the leak.

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Use only the power cord and battery packs indicated in this

guide. Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire. They may

explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal

instructions.

■

Disconnect the modem cable before opening the notebook

case or touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or

internal component.

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Do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the

network (LAN) receptacle.

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Components included with the notebook may vary by

geographical region and the features you selected. The following

tables identify the standard external components included with

most notebook models.

Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Started with Your Notebook	5
Important Safety Information	5
Identifying Parts of the Notebook	6
Front Panel and Right Panel Components	7
Left Panel and Back Panel Components	8
Bottom Panel Components	9
Status Lights	10
Setting Up Your Notebook	12
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack	12
Step 2: Connect AC Power	13
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line	14
Step 4: Turn On the Notebook	15
Step 5: Set Up Windows	16
Using the Documentation CD	16
Basic Operation	17
Operating Your Notebook	17
Default Power Settings	18
To Reset the Notebook	19
To Change the Boot Device	19
To Use the TouchPad	20
To Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad	21
To Use the Function Hot Keys	22
Using CDs or DVDs	23
To Play DVD Movies	23
To Write to DVD Media (Select Models Only)	23
To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only)	24
Battery Packs and Power Management	25
Using Battery Power	25
To Check Battery Status	26
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning	27
To Recharge the Battery Pack	27
To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs	28
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	30
Troubleshooting	31
Troubleshooting Your Notebook	31
Display Problems	32
If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank	32
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read	32
If an External Display Does Not Work	32
Hard Drive Problems	33
If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin	33
If Files Are Corrupted	33
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems	33
If the Pointer Is Difficult to Control	33
If the TouchPad Does Not Work	34
Performance Problems	34
If the Notebook Stops Responding	34
Power and Battery Pack Problems	35
If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On	35
If the Notebook Keeps Beeping	35
If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge	35
Startup Problems	36
If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On	36
If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power	36
Configuring Your Notebook	37
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility	37
Updating Software and Drivers from the Web	39
Using System Recovery Features	39
Safeguarding Your Data	40
Operating System (OS) CD Repair	41
OS CD Reinstall	42
Reinstalling Drivers	43
Restoring Software Applications	43

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