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    11, 2003 3:39 PM Startup Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 334088-001 August 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, locate and install the latest versions of HP software, and locate additional information and support. This guide also introduces you to
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    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 HP Compaq Notebook Series First Edition August 2003 Reference Number: nc6000 Document Part Number: 334088
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    Safety Information 1-12 2 Additional Information, Help, and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD 2-1 Getting Help 2-3 Using the Help and Support Center in Windows XP 2-3 Contacting Technical Support 2-5 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 2-6 Startup Guide iii
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    334088-001.book Page iv Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Contents 3 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components 3-1 TouchPad Model 3-1 Dual Pointing Device Model 3-2 Top Components 3-3 Lights 3-6 Left Side Components 3-8 Right Side Components 3-9 Front View Components 3-11 Rear View Components
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    dim, or dark spots. HP does not guarantee that notebook while it is docked in an optional Port Replicator. I Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power. I Run the notebook on external power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup. Startup Guide
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    , then sliding the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. ✎ If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more, removing the battery and storing it will prolong its life. For more information, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" chapter
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    Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. b. Connect the AC adapter cable 1 to the power connector on the notebook. c. Connect the power cord 2 to the AC adapter. d. Plug the power cord 3 into an electrical outlet. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.) Startup Guide 1-3
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    334088-001.book Page 4 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Hardware and Software Setup 3. Open the notebook by pressing the display release latch 1 and lifting the display 2. 4. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button. 1-4 Startup Guide
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    To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct device drivers install, follow these guidelines during software setup: I Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. I Do not shut down the notebook. I Do not remove or insert a drive. I After you begin the software setup, you must
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    into account any variation that may result from the notebook being connected to a network. I This guide documents the Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home operating systems. Any other operating systems installed on this notebook after purchase may not match the descriptions and
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    HP utilities without installing them: I In Windows 2000, select Start > Programs > Software Setup. I In Windows XP, system. To access these settings: I In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options. I In Windows XP
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    tab. I In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display > Settings tab. Setting Up Wireless LAN Select notebooks contain wireless LAN devices. The drivers for your wireless LAN devices have been preinstalled on the notebook. The utility that supports your wireless LAN
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    and Software Setup Using Wireless LAN Utilities in Windows XP An automatic wireless network configuration utility is available on notebooks with Windows XP. This utility is enabled by default. However, if your notebook is equipped with an HP-installed WLAN device, you may prefer to use the utility
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    network configuration utility, refer to Windows Help and Support. Once the Windows utility has been disabled, refer to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions, provided with your notebook, for help installing the HP-preloaded utility for your wireless device. Setting Up Bluetooth Select
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    must be installed and updated periodically. Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure: I In Windows 2000, select Start > Shut Down > Shut Down, then select the OK button. I In Windows XP, select Start > Turn off
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    and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information, refer on the electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD
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    Hardware Guide-contains information specific to your notebook. It includes an illustrated reference to all exterior components and steps for replacing battery packs, using keyboard features and drives, connecting external equipment, and upgrading the notebook. I Software Guide-describes HP software
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    July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Additional Information, Help, and Updates I Safety & Comfort Guide-describes the best way to set up a safe and comfortable NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide (for advanced users only). To view a guide: 1. Insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD drive. If Autorun is
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    HP. Using the Help and Support Center in Windows XP Notebooks with a Windows XP operating system have a customized Help and Support Center that provides a comprehensive online resource tool that can be used for the following: I Troubleshooting assistance I Downloading the latest driver updates
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    with System Restore. I Improve the performance of your hard drive and battery pack. I Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. I View notebook information and diagnose problems. I Keep your notebook up-to-date using Windows Update. I Find
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    > Control Panel > System icon > Support Information button. I In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > System icon. I Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center or visit the HP Web site at
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    3:39 PM Additional Information, Help, and Updates Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system provided on the notebook is enhanced by HP. These enhancements add features and provide supplementary support for devices such as drives and PC Cards. Read the following
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    -001.book Page 1 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM 3 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components TouchPad Model TouchPad component descriptions Item Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons on an external mouse. Startup Guide 3-1
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    -001.book Page 2 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Notebook Features Dual Pointing Device Model Dual pointing device component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 3-2 Startup Guide
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    exit Standby. I In Hibernation, press and release to exit Hibernation. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook. * This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of
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    to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions provided with your notebook. For more information, refer on the Documentation Library CD to "Using Quick Launch Buttons" in Chapter 2 of the Hardware Guide. 3 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination
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    the Windows Start menu. 7 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Not shown Memory compartment Contains one primary memory slot (not shown; located under (populated) and one expansion slot. the keyboard) Startup Guide
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    An integrated wireless device has been enabled. On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ✎ The power/standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a critical low-battery condition. The light turns off when the system enters Hibernation
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    a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. 7 Primary hard drive On: Hard drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed. 8 MultiBay On: A device in the MultiBay is being accessed. Startup Guide 3-7
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    -out jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. 2 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 MultiBay Holds a MultiBay device. 3-8 Startup Guide
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    slot Holds the primary battery. 2 Secure Digital (SD) slot Accepts SD memory cards. 3 PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. ✎ In select notebooks, one of the PC Card slots may be replaced with a factory-installed Smart Card
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    -001.book Page 10 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Notebook Features Right side component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 5 Bluetooth compartment Holds a Bluetooth device. ✎ Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. 6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security
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    communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 2 Mute button On: Mutes the system volume. A light system volume. Press the volume up button to increase sound. Press the volume down button to decrease sound. 4 Display release latch Opens the notebook. Startup Guide
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    Page 12 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Notebook Features Front view component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 5 Speakers (2) Produces system sound. 6 Wireless antenna (2) Transmits wireless data (not shown, located on either side of the display). Å Exposure to Radio
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    View Components Notebook Features Rear view component descriptions Item Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, or Aircraft Power Adapter. 2 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device. 3 Parallel connector
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    39 PM Notebook Features Rear view component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Description 8 S-Video jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow. 3-14 Startup Guide
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    notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow. 4 Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. 5 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. 6 Hard drive security screw Secures the hard drive. Startup Guide
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    MiniPCI device can prevent your notebook from operating properly and may result in a warning message. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the unauthorized device. Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your MiniPCI device displays in error. 3-16 Startup Guide
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    Key number, which will be needed to update or troubleshoot your operating system. Provides regulatory information about the wireless LAN device(s) that are available on some notebook models. ✎ You will need this information to use a WLAN device while traveling internationally. Startup Guide 3-17
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    while traveling internationally. Provides regulatory information about the Bluetooth device that is available on some notebook models. ✎ You will need this information to use the Bluetooth device while traveling internationally. ✎ Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. 3-18 Startup Guide
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    Page 1 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Index A AC adapter 1-3 AC power 1-3, 1-12 Adobe Acrobat Reader 2-2 Agere Softmodem AT Command Set 2-2 applications key 3-4 AT commands 2-2 audio line-out jack 3-8 Autorun 2-2 B battery pack battery light 3-7 bay 3-15 inserting 1-2 light 1-5 release latch 3-15
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    3-14 external monitor connector 3-13 External MultiBay connector 3-13 F FCC notice 1-12 fn key 3-5 function keys 3-4 H hard drive bay 3-8 Hardware Guide 2-1 Hibernation, exiting 3-3 I inserting battery pack 1-2 intake vent 3-15 J jack(s) microphone input 3-8 RJ-11 3-9 RJ-45 3-13 K key(s) application
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    S-Video jack 3-14 system drivers 1-1 T telephone (RJ-11) jack 3-9 Troubleshooting guide 2-1 turning the notebook on/off 1-4 U USB connectors 3-13 with power connector 3-13 user guides 2-1 V vents exhaust 3-14 intake 3-15 volume control buttons 3-11 volume mute button 3-11 W Windows applications key
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Startup Guide
HP Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 334088-001
August 2003
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
locate and install the latest versions of HP software, and locate
additional information and support. This guide also introduces
you to exterior features of the notebook.
334088-001.book
Page i
Friday, July 11, 2003
3:39 PM