HP COMPAQ BUSINESS NOTEBOOK SERIES 376311-001 Manuel d'utilisateur

Getting Started HP Compaq Business Notebook Series Document Part Number: 376311-001 November 2004 This guide explains how to set up your notebook hard

Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Turn the no

Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem with an Adapter To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone wall jack:

Hardware Setup Step 4: Open the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Place the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 2. P

Hardware Setup Step 5: Connect the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power c

Hardware Setup Step 6: Charge the Battery Pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status

Hardware Setup Step 7: Turn On the Notebook To turn on the notebook: » Press the power/standby button 1. The power/standby button light and the power

Hardware Setup If the notebook does not power up: Make sure the AC adapter is securely plugged into the notebook and an electrical outlet. Make

2 Software Setup During software setup you can Select regional preferences. Accept license agreements. Name your notebook. Register online

Software Setup Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt on the notebook screen. ÄCAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating

Software Setup To return to the previous window: Select the Back button in the lower-left corner of the window. (This button is unavailable on the

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Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences The next 2 windows prompt you to confirm or select regional preferences. Regional preferences are pres

Software Setup Accept the End-User License Agreements In the End-User License Agreement window, you must accept both the Microsoft End-User License Ag

Software Setup Help Protect Your Notebook In the Help protect your PC window, you can choose to have your notebook automatically download and install

Software Setup Name Your Notebook If you plan to include your notebook on a home network, your notebook must have a unique name. In the What’s your co

Software Setup Register Online In the Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you can Register your notebook—Complete the text fields. Regi

Software Setup Create User Accounts In the Who will use this computer? window, you can create a user account for each person who may use the notebook.

3 Next Steps ✎All software instructions in your notebook documentation describe Microsoft® Windows® XP procedures based on the default Windows XP cate

Next Steps Protect the Notebook from Viruses When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer vi

Next Steps Protect Your System Files System Restore is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software

Contents 1 Hardware Setup Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . .

Next Steps Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to a restore point: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to reliable external power

Next Steps Critical Security Updates for Windows XP ÄCAUTION: Because new computer viruses are being detected all the time, it is recommended that you

Next Steps Firewall Software When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain info

Next Steps Use the Notebook Safely ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Plug the power cord into an electric

Next Steps Turn Off the Notebook Properly Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by using the standard Windows shutdown procedure for your operating

Next Steps Connect to the Internet To connect the notebook to the Internet, you must enable your communication hardware and have an account with an In

Next Steps Set Up Internet Service You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Arrangements have been made with leading I

Next Steps If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is not available, see the following sections, “Using an ISP-Provided Icon” or “Using the Internet Conn

Next Steps Preview the Help and Support Guide The Help and Support Guide included with your notebook contains Information about the interactive Hel

4 Notebook Tour This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of your notebook. To find out how to use a feature, such as hotkeys, or to find

Contents Protect the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Use the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Turn O

Notebook Tour Top Components TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 2 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

Notebook Tour Component Description 5 TouchPad up/down Scrolls up or down. scroll zone* 6 TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad. *This tab

Notebook Tour Keys Component Description 1 Function keys Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, the function keys per

Notebook Tour Power Control Component Description Power/standby button* When the notebook is Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, briefly p

Notebook Tour Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 2 Num lock light On: Num lock or the numeric keypad is on. 3 Wire

Notebook Tour Buttons Component Description 1 Volume down button Decreases system volume. 2 Volume up button Increases system volume. 3 Volume mu

Notebook Tour Front Components Component Description 1 Display release button Opens the notebook. 2 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 3 Wir

Notebook Tour Rear Components Connectors, Jacks and Ports Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 2 USB port Connects an op

Notebook Tour Vent Component Description Exhaust vent Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.

Notebook Tour Left-Side Components Connectors, Jacks and Components Component Description 1 USB port Connects an optional 1.1- or 2.0-compliant USB

1 Hardware Setup ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed: Do not set up the notebook for the first t

Notebook Tour Vent Component Description Exhaust vent Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.

Notebook Tour Right-Side Components Component Description 1 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital cards: SD (Secure Digital) Me

Notebook Tour Component Description 6 Digital drive eject button Ejects an optional HP USB Digital Drive from the digital drive bay. 7 USB ports (2

Notebook Tour Bottom Components Bays and Memory Compartment Component Description 1 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots. Depending on the mo

Notebook Tour Vents Component Description Vents (8) Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do

Notebook Tour Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardw

Notebook Tour Cables and Cord Component Description 1 Modem cable* (included with Connects the notebook to a telephone select models) jack or to a

Notebook Tour Adapters and Battery Pack ✎AC adapter appearance may vary. Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Count

Notebook Tour Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and to some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system p

Notebook Tour Restoration and Documentation Discs Discs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the n

Hardware Setup Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook and the components listed in the f

1394 port 4–14 A AC adapter connecting 1–9 identifying 1–3, 4–19 antivirus software 3–2 audio-in (microphone) jack 4–11 audio-out (headphone) jack 4–1

Index D dates 2–4 description of notebook 2–7 digital cards 4–13 digital drive bay 4–13 digital drive eject button 4–14 Digital Media Slot 4–13 displa

Index K keypad 4–4 keys fn 4–4 function 4–4 keypad 4–4 Windows applications 4–4 Windows logo 4–4 See also buttons; latch 4–4 L labels Microsoft Certi

Index Notebook Documentation CD 4–21 notebook name 2–7 num lock light 4–6 number, Product Key 4–20 O opening the notebook 1–8 operating system install

Index S Safety and Comfort Guide 4–21 safety information 3–7 SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card 4–13 SD I/O Card 4–13 security cable slot 4–9 security fe

Index Windows XP category view 3–1 classic view 3–1 wireless button 4–7 wireless certification labels 4–20 wireless devices, enabling 3–9 wireless lig

Hardware Setup Component Description 3 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 4 Network cable (not included) Connects the notebook to a networ

Hardware Setup Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack ÄCAUTION: To avoid data loss when you turn on the notebook, make sure the battery pack is firmly seated

Hardware Setup Step 3: Connect the Modem ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the modem from the telephone network before access