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    b Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355391-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, find and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and find additional information and support. This guide introduces you to exterior features of
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    such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Reference Number: R3000 First Edition November 2003 Document Part Number
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    , Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD 2-1 Using the Help and Support Center 2-2 Contacting Technical Support 2-4 Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers 2-4 Preparing to Call Technical Support 2-4 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 2-5 Startup Guide iii
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    3-3 Keyboard and Drive Lights 3-4 Power and Volume Controls 3-5 Wireless On/Off Button and Windows Applications Key 3-6 Function and Keypad Keys 3-7 Front Components 3-8 Rear Components 3-10 Left-Side Components 3-11 Right-Side Components 3-13 Bottom Components 3-15 Index iv Startup Guide
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    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. ■ Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup. Startup Guide 1-1
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    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. (For more information regarding battery packs, refer to the "Battery Packs" chapter in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD.) Inserting
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    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. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3. (Electrical outlets vary by region and country.) Connecting the notebook to AC power Startup Guide 1-3
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    Hardware and Software Setup 3. Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2. Opening the notebook 1-4 Startup Guide
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    the power button 1. The power/Standby light turns on 2. Turning on the notebook 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. Startup Guide
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    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. Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and other installation information. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file
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    instructions on the screen Options window, and screen, you can change the screen resolution setting in your operating system. To access the screen resolution settings, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes. Then select the Settings tab and change the screen resolution. Startup Guide
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    unreliable power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the modem to the telephone jack. , the detection, and often the repair of these occurrences. 1-8 Startup Guide
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    Windows® updates by downloading the updates as they become available. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 3 Install the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall or an equivalent firewall. Refer to the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help & Support Guide 1-9
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    , and using Standby and Hibernation, refer to the "Power" chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD. Using the Notebook Safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at
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    users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo, on the hard drive device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more safety and regulatory information, as well as instructions for protecting the notebook
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    . Additional guides-for example, instruction manuals for using an optional wireless device-are included with select models. ■ Hardware Guide-Contains information specific to your notebook. The guide includes an illustrated reference to all exterior components, and steps for replacing battery packs
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    following the instructions on the screen. Using the Help and Support Center Installed on your notebook desktop is the Help and Support Center that provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product
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    of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact a Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your
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    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 might need to contact Compaq. To obtain a list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers or to locate the Compaqoffice near you, use
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    System Ä CAUTION: Replacing an operating system that is enhanced by Compaq with a retail version will result in the loss of all Compaq enhancements. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements might result in an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support. A Windows operating system
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    external features included on most notebook models. Reference the illustrations that closely match your notebook. Display Component Display release latch Description Opens the notebook. Startup Guide 3-1
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    1 TouchPad 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons 3 TouchPad on/off button 4 TouchPad light Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Turns TouchPad on or off. On: TouchPad is enabled. 3-2 Startup
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    on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. On: Battery pack is charging. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is applied. Startup Guide 3-3
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    as hard drive/optical drive activity light 4 Optical disk drive light 5 (select models) Description On: Caps lock is on. On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. On: The internal hard drive or the optical drive bay is being accessed. On: The optical drive bay is being accessed. On: Memory Reader
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    button to resume from Hibernation. ✎ If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the button for at least changing the function of the power button, refer to the "Power" chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD. Startup
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    key Description Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Displays Windows Start menu. Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. 3-6 Startup Guide
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    ✎ In this guide, the function keys are capitalized (Fn, F5). The function keys on your keyboard might be lowercase (fn, f5). Component Description 1 Fn key Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F8 increases screen brightness
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    Notebook Features Front Components Component 1 Stereo speakers (2) 2 Power/Standby light 3 Display release latch 4 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light; also referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light Description Produce stereo sound. On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook
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    AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is applied. Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Startup Guide 3-9
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    Notebook Features Rear Components Component 1 Power connector 2 Exhaust vent 3 External monitor connector 4 Parallel connector 5 RJ-11 jack (select models) Description Connects an AC adapter. Allows airflow to cool internal components. Additional vents are on the bottom panel of the notebook. Ä To
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    cable slot 2 5-in-1 Memory Reader and light (select models) 3 PC Card slot (1 or 2 slots, select Supports 5 optional digital media formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia card, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro. Light On: Slot is accessing digital media. Supports
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    the PC Card slot. 5 USB connectors (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a printer. 6 Three drive configurations: Digital Bay: Supports optional optional HP USB Digital Bay, pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive. optional diskette drive, no Diskette drive: Supports standard drive 1.4-MB
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    on/off light 2 Volume buttons (3) and audio mute light 3 Audio-out headphone jack 4 Audio-in microphone jack Description On: Wireless functionality is enabled, but wireless connection might not be configured. Off: No wireless device is active. Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume: ■ To
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    9 RJ-45 network jack - S-Video-out jack Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. Provides wireless communication between the notebook a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. 3-14 Startup Guide
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    , to block airflow. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots, one of which is accessible for an optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module upgrade. As shipped, the memory slot might be filled with a replaceable memory module, or it
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    3-9 C cables AC adapter 3-10 network 3-14 security 3-11 caps lock light 3-4 connectors 1394 3-14 expansion 3-14 external monitor 3-10 parallel 3-10 power 1-3, 3-10 USB 3-14 See also infrared port; jacks contacting, technical support 2-3 customer support 2-4 D display component location 3-1 opening
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    IDE 3-8 keyboard 3-4 num lock 3-4 optical disk drive 3-4 power/Standby 1-5, 3-3, 3-8 wireless on/off 3-13 M Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 2-1 memory compartment location 3-15 Memory Reader 3-11 microphone jack 3-13 Modem and Networking guide 2-1 N num lock light 3-4 O opening the notebook
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    S-Video-out jack 3-14 system drivers 1-1 T technical support 2-4 telephone numbers, service and support 2-4 Troubleshooting guide 2-1 turning the notebook on/off 1-5, 1-10 U USB connectors 3-14 V vents 3-10, 3-15 W Web site 2-4 Windows applications key 3-6 Windows logo key 3-6 Wireless On/Off button
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Startup Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 355391-001
November 2003
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
find and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and find
additional information and support. This guide introduces you to
exterior features of the notebook.