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    Startup Guide HP Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355387-001 November 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
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    © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe® and Acrobat® Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change
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    1-10 Selecting Screen Settings 1-10 Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . 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
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    Contents 3 Notebook Features Features 3-1 Display 3-1 TouchPad 3-3 Top 3-5 Power Lights 3-5 Keyboard and Drive Lights 3-7 Power and Volume Controls 3-9 Quick Launch Buttons and Keyboard Keys 3-11 Wireless On/Off Button and Windows Applications Key 3-12 Function and Keypad Keys 3-13 Front
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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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    Hardware and Software Setup Inserting the battery pack Startup Guide 1-3
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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 1-4 Startup Guide
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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
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    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 corruption and to be sure that the correct device drivers are installed during software setup: ■ Do not unplug the notebook
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    of the window, and then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed. Selecting Screen Settings If you would like to see more items on your screen or to change the size of items displayed on the screen, you can change the screen resolution setting in your operating system. To
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    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. ■ During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power operating system, software
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    HP Microsoft Windows® updates by downloading the updates as they become available. http://windowsupdate. http://microsoft.com 4 Install the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall or an equivalent firewall. Refer to the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help & Support Guide 1-11
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    the appropriate Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedure: To turn off 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" chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation
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    safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo, on the hard drive, or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product. Å WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is
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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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    by 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 an HP support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product
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    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. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for
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    list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers or to locate the HP office near you, use one of the following methods: ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Then, near the lower edge of the System Properties window, select the Support Information button. ■ Refer
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    cases, the loss of these enhancements might result in an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support. 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 do not install a retail version in place
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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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    Notebook Features Component Display release latch Description Opens the notebook. 3-2 Startup Guide
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    4 TouchPad on/off button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons of an external mouse. Functions like the wheel "TouchPad and Keyboard" section in Chapter 2 in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD. Startup
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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. 3-4 Startup
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    Lights Notebook Features Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is 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
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    in Hibernation. On: Notebook is turned 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
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    the internal keypad is on. 3 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light; also referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light On: The internal hard drive or optical drive bay is being accessed. 4 Optical disk drive light On: The optical drive bay is being accessed. 5 5-in-1 Digital Media
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    Media slot (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 Slot is accessing optional digital media. 3-8 Startup
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    system volume: ■ To decrease volume, use left button. ■ To mute or restore volume, use middle button. ■ To increase volume, use right button. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button, refer to the "Power" chapter in the Software Guide
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    Decrease and increase the system volume: ■ To decrease volume, use left button. ■ To increase volume, use right button. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button, refer to the "Power" chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation
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    programmed to point to other locations. ✎ Refer to the instructions on changing the destination of Quick Launch buttons in the "TouchPad and Keyboard" section of Chapter 2 in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD. 2 Wireless On/Off Enables wireless functionality, but does not create
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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. 3-12 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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    keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F8 increases screen brightness. 2 Function keys (11) Perform system and application tasks. When *Refer to the "TouchPad and Keyboard" chapter in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD. 3-14 Startup
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    Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. On: The internal hard drive or optical drive bay is being accessed. 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
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    Notebook Features 5 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 6 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. 3-16 Startup Guide
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    Notebook Features 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 is in Standby. Off
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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. 3-18 Startup Guide
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    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. Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. Connects an optional parallel device, such as a printer. Connects the modem cable. Startup Guide 3-19
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    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 prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface
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    Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia card, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro. Light On: Slot is accessing digital media. Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. (Continued) Startup Guide 3-21
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    5 USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices, such as printers. 6 Three drive configurations: optional Digital Bay, optional diskette drive, no drive Digital Bay: Supports optional pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive. Diskette drive: Supports standard 1.4-MB diskette. No drive: No drive is
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    models) 4 USB connectors (2) Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. Connect optional USB devices such as printers. (Continued) Startup Guide 3-23
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    Digital Bay: Supports optional optional HP USB Digital Bay, pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive. optional diskette drive, no drive Diskette drive: Supports standard 1.4 MB diskette. No drive: No drive is installed. 6 One of 4 optical drive bay configurations ■ CD-ROM drive ■ DVD-ROM drive ■ DVD
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    an optional headphone, headset, or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or VCR. 2 Audio-in microphone jack Connects an optional external microphone. 3 USB connector Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. 4 1394
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    5 Infrared port (select models) 6 Expansion port 7 RJ-45 network jack 8 S-Video-out jack Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. Connects an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. Connects an optional network cable. Connects an optional S-Video
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    . Off: No wireless device is active. Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume: ■ To decrease volume, use left button. ■ To increase volume, use middle button. ■ To mute or restore volume, use right button. ■ Light on: Audio is muted. Connects an optional headphone, headset, or powered stereo
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    -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 and an optional IrDA-compliant device. Connects an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. Connects an optional network cable
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    or clothing, to block airflow. Holds the primary hard drive. 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 might be vacant, depending on
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    bedding or clothing, 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
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    support 2-4 D Digital Media slot 3-21 Digital Media slot light 3-8 diskette drive identifying 3-22 display component location 3-1, 3-2 opening 1-6, 1-7 settings 1-10 display release latch 1-6, 1-7 Documentation Library CD 2-2 drive light 3-8 drivers 1-1 drives diskette 3-22, 3-24 HP USB Digital
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    , 3-20 right-side components 3-25, 3-27 top components 3-5, 3-8 Hardware Guide 2-1 headphone jack 3-25, 3-27 Help and Support Center 2-2 Hibernation exiting 3-9, 3-10 initiating 3-9, 3-10 I IDE light 3-7, 3-15, 3-17 infrared port location 3-26, 3-28 See also connectors; jacks J jacks headphone 3-25
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    power/Standby 1-8, 3-5, 3-6, 3-15, 3-17 wireless on/off 3-27 M Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 2-1 memory compartment location 3-29, 3-30 microphone jack 3-25, 3-27 Modem and Networking guide 2-1 N num lock light 3-7, 3-8 O opening the notebook 1-6, 1-7 optical drive bay 3-22 optical drive
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    Index Standby exiting 3-9, 3-10 power/Standby light 3-5, 3-6, 3-15 S-Video-out jack 3-26, 3-28 system drivers 1-1 T technical support 2-4 telephone numbers, service and support 2-4 top components 3-5 Troubleshooting guide 2-1 turning the notebook on/off 1-7, 1-13 U USB connectors 3-22, 3-25, 3-28
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Startup Guide
HP Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 355387-001
November 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.