HP (Hewlett-Packard) 333953-001 manuale d’uso

Startup G uide HP Co mpaq Not ebook S er i es Doc ument P art Numb er : 3 33 9 5 3-001 Aug us t 2 003 This guide e xplains ho w to set up your hardw are and softw are, locate and install the latest ver sions of HP software, and locate additional information and support. This guide also introduces you to exterior features of the notebook . 333953-00[...]

© 2003 Hewlett-P ackard De velopment Compan y , L.P . Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or othe r countries. SD Logo is a trademark. The information contained herein is s ubject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP produc ts and services are set forth in the e xpress warranty statem ents[...]

Sta rt up G uid e ii i Cont ent s 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

i v St artup Guide Conte nt s 3 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Startup G uide 1–1 1 H ard war e and Sof t w are Setu p Å W ARN ING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full po we r . As a r esult of incr eased po we r consumption , it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously . T o avo id potential discomf ort or burns, do not block the air vents or us e th[...]

1–2 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up T o set up the notebook: 1. Slide the primary battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. ✎ If you will not be using the no tebook for 2 weeks or more, removing the battery and storing it will prolong its life. F or more information, refer on the Documentatio n Libr ary CD to the H[...]

H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–3 2. Connect the noteb ook to ex ternal A C po wer: a. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. b . Connect the A C adapter cable 1 to the po wer connector on the notebook. c. Connect the po wer cord 2 to the A C adapter . d. Plug the power cord 3 into an electrical outle[...]

1–4 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up 3. Open the notebook b y pressing the disp lay release latch 1 and lifting the display 2 . 4. T urn on the notebook b y pressing the po wer button. 333953-001.book Page 4 M onday, July 14, 2003 2:40 PM[...]

H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–5 After the notebook po wers on: ■ The po wer/standb y light turns on. (See “Lights” later in this guide for more information.) ■ The battery pack in the battery bay be gins to char ge, and the battery light turns on. (The batte ry light remain s on while the battery pack is charging an[...]

1–6 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up ■ Pr eloaded software applications are included with the notebook b ut must be installed through the Softw are Setup utility . Pr einstalled software applications hav e already been installed on the notebook and require no further installation procedures. ■ This guide does not take into ac[...]

H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–7 ✎ T o vie w the descriptions and space requirements of p reloaded HP utilities without installing them: ■ In Windo ws 2000, select Start > Programs > Software Setup. ■ In Windo ws XP , select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. After vie wing the utility information, sele[...]

1–8 Startup Guide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up Selecting Scre en Settings If you would like to see more items on your screen or to see the items on your screen display ed larger , change the screen resolution setting in your operatin g system. T o access the screen resolution settings: ■ In Windo ws 2000, select Start > Settings > [...]

H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup G uide 1–9 Using Wireless LAN Utiliti es in Windo w s XP An automatic wireless network c onfiguration utility is av ailable on notebooks with W indows XP . T his utility is enabled b y default. Ho wev er , if your notebook is equipped with an HP-installed WLAN de vice, you may prefer to use the utility [...]

1–10 Startup Gu ide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up 3. On the W ireless Networks ta b, clear the Use W indo ws to configure my wireless network settings check box. 4. Select OK. The W indows automatic wireless network conf iguration utility is disabled until you enable it again. For additional information about the W indows automatic wi reles[...]

H ardwa re an d S of twa re Se tu p Startup Guide 1 –11 Safeguarding t he N otebook Protecting t he Notebook Ag ainst Viruses When you use the notebo ok for email, networ k, or Internet access, you exp ose the notebook to computer viruses. Compu ter viruses can disable the operating system, your application s, or your utilities or cause them to f[...]

1–12 Startup Gu ide H ardwa re an d S of t ware S et up Regulator y and S af et y Inf o rmation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more inform at ion, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Re gulatory and Safety Notices. This product is[...]

Startup G uide 2–1 2 Additional Informa tion, H elp, an d Up dat e s Using t he Doc ument ati on L ibr ary CD Included with the note book is the Documentation Library CD, which contains detailed informa tion and instructions for using your notebook. Docume nts on the Documentatio n Library CD include: ■ Har d war e Guide —contain s informatio[...]

2–2 Startup Guide Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates ■ Safety & Comfort Guide —describes the best w ays to set up a safe and comforta ble work en vironmen t, including ergonomic and safety information. ■ Ager e Softmodem A T Comma nd Set —provides manufacturer’ s modem comman ds for advanced users only . ■ Br oadcom Ne t[...]

Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates Startup G uide 2–3 Getti ng He lp If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementary in formation on the Documen tation Library CD (including the T r oubleshoo ting guide), you may need to contact HP . Using t he H elp and Sup port C enter in Window s XP Notebooks with a Wi[...]

2–4 Startup Guide Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and priv acy features such as anti virus software. ■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improv e the performance of your hard d riv e and battery pack. ■ Do wnload the latest dri vers, utiliti es, software updat[...]

Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates Startup G uide 2–5 T o provide the f astest possible re solution of you r problem, ha ve the notebook and the follo wing information a v ailable when you call: ■ Notebook serial numb er and model descriptio n, which are provided on labels af fixed to the bottom of the not ebook. ■ Purchase date on [...]

2–6 Startup Guide Additional Inf ormati on, Help , and Updates Installin g a Re tail V ersion of an Opera ting S ystem The W indows operating system pr ovided on the notebook is enhanced by HP . These enhancements add features and pro vide supplementary support for de vices such as driv es and PC Cards. Read the follo wing caution before installi[...]

Startup G uide 3–1 3 Notebook Features P oin ting De vice Com ponents Component Descript ion 1 P oi nting stick Mov es the pointer and sel ects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and righ t pointing stick b uttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 3 T ouchPad Mov es the pointer and sel ects or activates items on[...]

3–2 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es To p C o m p o n e n t s Component Descript ion 1 Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable y ou to access common functions with a singl e k eystrok e. ■ QuickLock b utton (left)—Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display . ■ Wireless On/Off b utton (middle)—Enables and disables the integ[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–3 Quick Launch but ton s ( 3) (continued) ✎ To use integrated WLAN or Bluetooth, press the Wireless On/Off button and ensure that the Wireless On/Off light is on before attempting to make a connection. If the li ght does not come on, verify that the device utility has been i nstalled and enabled in the softw[...]

3–4 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es 3 fn ke y Ex ecutes frequently used system functions when presse d in combination with a function key or the esc key . 4 Microsoft logo ke y Displa ys the Windows Star t menu. 5 K eyboard lights Indicate when cer tain keyboard settings hav e been tur ned on. Refer in this chapter to the “Lights” section.[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–5 Ligh ts Component Descript ion 1 Num lock On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enab led. 2 Caps lock On: Caps lock is on. 3 Scroll lock On: Scroll lock is on. 4 Wireless On/O ff On: An integr ated wireless device has been enabled. (Continued) 333953-001.book Page 5 M onday, July 14, 2003 2:40[...]

3–6 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es 5 P ower/standby On: P ower is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby . ✎ The power/st andby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available po wer source reaches a critical low-battery condition. The light turn s off when the system enters Hibernation or shuts down. 6 Battery On: A b[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–7 Left Sid e Components Component Descript ion 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional secur ity cable to the notebook. Ä The pur pose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not pre vent the product from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal[...]

3–8 Startup Guide Notebook F e atur es 4 Optical disc dr iv e eject button Opens the optical disc drive when pressed. 5 Batter y ba y Holds the primar y batter y pack. Batter y pack ships outside the notebook. Component Descript ion 333953-001.book Page 8 M onday, July 14, 2003 2:40 PM[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup G uide 3–9 Righ t Side Com ponents Component Descript ion 1 PC Card eject buttons (2) Eject an optional PC Card or Smar t Card (if a Smar t Card Reader i s installed) from the top or bottom PC Card slot . 2 PC Card slots (2) Suppor t optional T ype I, T ype II, or T ype III 32-bit (Card Bus) or 16-bit PC Cards. ✎ In [...]

3–10 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es 5 RJ-11 jack Connects a modem cable. 6 A udio line-out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio . 7 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone. 8 MultiBay Suppor ts an optional MultiBay de vice, such as a drive or battery pa c k 9 Bluetooth comp[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –11 Fr ont Vie w Com ponents Component Descript ion 1 Speakers (2) Produce system sound. 2 Display release latch Opens the notebook. 3 Mute button Mutes the system v olume. The b utton lights up when volume is muted. 4 V olume control b uttons Inc rease and decrease system volume . Press the vo lume up button ([...]

3–12 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es Rear P a ne l C om pon en ts Component Descript ion 1 USB connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable . 2 Self-powered USB connector Connec ts USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable . Also connects an optional Exter[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –13 7 S-Video out jack Connects an opti onal S-Video device , such as a tele vision, VCR, camcorder , ov erhead projector , or video capture card. 8 Exter nal monitor connector Connects an optional external moni tor or ov erhead projector . 9 RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable. : Intake v ent Enables airflow t[...]

3–14 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es Botto m Co mpo nent s Component Descript ion 1 Intake V ent Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä T o prev ent ov erheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface , such as a pillow , blanket, rug, or thick clothing ma y block airflow . 2 Docking connector Connects the note[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –15 6 Hard driv e cov er latch Releases th e cov er on t he hard drive ba y . 7 Hard drive ba y Holds the primar y hard dri v e. 8 MultiBa y release latch Allows remov al of a MultiBa y device . Component Descript ion 333953-001.book Page 15 M onday, July 14, 2003 2:40 PM[...]

3–16 Startup Gu ide Notebook F e atur es Labels Label Descript ion 1 Bluetooth label Provides regulatory informatio n about the Bluetooth device that is av ailable on some notebook models. ✎ You will need this informati on to use the Bluetooth device while traveling internationall y. Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. 2 COA (Certifica[...]

Notebook F eature s Startup Guide 3 –17 4 Serial number label Identifies the notebook. Y ou may need this number if y ou call customer supp or t. 5 System label Pro vides regulator y inf ormatio n about the notebook. 6 Modem lab el Lists the count r ies in which the modem has been approv ed f or use. ✎ You will need this informati on to use the[...]

Startup G uide Index–1 Ind e x 1394 connector 3–12 A AC adapter 1–3 , 3–12 AC power 1–12 Adobe Acrobat Reader 2–2 Aircraft Power Adapter 3–12 antivirus software 1–11 applications key 3–4 AT command set 2–2 audio line-out jack 3–10 Automobi le Power Adapter/Charger 3–12 Autorun 2–2 B battery pack battery light 1–5 , 3–6[...]

Index– 2 Startup Guide Index display opening 1–4 release latch 1–4 display settings 1–8 docking connector 3–14 Documentation Libr ary CD 2–2 drive(s) MultiBay 3–10 optical disc 3–7 primary hard drive 3–15 drivers 1–1 E electric shock warning 1–12 End User License Agreement 1–5 exhaust vent 3–7 External MultiBay connector 3[...]

Inde x Startup G uide Index–3 Modem and Network ing guide 2–1 Modem Command Guidelines 2–1 MultiBay 3–10 N network jack 3–13 protecting against viruses while using 1–11 O opening the notebook 1–4 operating system, installing retail version of 2–6 optical disc drive 3–7 P parallel connector, identifying 3–12 PC Card slot 3–9 ph[...]

Index– 4 Startup Guide Index Softwar e Guide 2–1 Software Setup utility 1–6 speakers 3–11 Standby, exiting 3–3 S-Video out jack 3–13 system drivers 1–1 T technical support 2–3 , 2–4 telephone (RJ-11) jack 3–10 telephone numbers service and support 2–3 worldwide 2–4 TouchPad 3–1 traveling with the not ebook Aircraft Power A[...]