HP 333953-001, Startup Manual

Page 1: ...umber 333953 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 ...

Page 2: ...ice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying 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 HP Compaq Notebook Series Reference Number nc8000 nw8000 First Edition August 2003 ...

Page 3: ...etting Up Bluetooth 1 10 Safeguarding the Notebook 1 11 Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses 1 11 Turning Off the Notebook 1 11 Using the Notebook Safely 1 11 Regulatory and 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 4 Installing a Ret...

Page 4: ... 3 Notebook Features Pointing Device Components 3 1 Top Components 3 2 Lights 3 5 Left Side Components 3 7 Right Side Components 3 9 Front View Components 3 11 Rear Panel Components 3 12 Bottom Components 3 14 Labels 3 16 Index ...

Page 5: ...950 Because of limitations in current TFT manufacturing technology TFT displays may show imperfections as bright dim or dark spots HP does not guarantee that TFT displays are free from such imperfections For governmental agency and safety information refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices Setting Up the Hardware ÄCAUTION To ensure that the correct drivers load a...

Page 6: ...e primary 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 ...

Page 7: ... AC power a 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 ...

Page 8: ...1 4 Startup Guide 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 ...

Page 9: ...ding to the prompt and proceeding through the onscreen instructions read the following caution and other installation information contained in this chapter ÄCAUTION To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct device drivers install follow these guidelines during software setup Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet Do not shut down the notebook Do not remove or insert ...

Page 10: ...riptions and procedures provided in this guide This guide documents the category view that is used by default in Windows XP If your notebook is set to classic view you may notice discrepancies between your notebook and this documentation For information on switching views see Windows XP Help and Support Installing Optional Software You can install third party software or preloaded utilities any ti...

Page 11: ...rating system To access these settings In Windows 2000 select Start Settings Control Panel Date Time or select Start Settings Control Panel Regional Options In Windows XP select Start Control Panel Date Time Language and Regional options Date and Time or select Start Control Panel Date Time Language and Regional options Regional and Language Options For information about selecting regional setting...

Page 12: ...ct 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 device has been preloaded but not preinstalled Refer to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions provided with your notebook for help installing the utility Using Wireless LAN Utilities in Windows 2000 Windows 2000 does not...

Page 13: ... Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions provided with your notebook Understanding the Advantages of HP Provided WLAN Utilities The HP provided utilities have advanced capabilities that enhance the use of your wireless device These utilities work in a more integrated fashion with your wireless device to configure and manage your wireless network They are also compatible with Cisco standards...

Page 14: ...your wireless device Setting Up Bluetooth Select notebooks contain a preinstalled Bluetooth device The utility that operates your Bluetooth device has been preloaded but not preinstalled on the notebook Before you can use this utility you must install it using the following steps In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Software Setup select the Bluetooth utility from the list of applications then fo...

Page 15: ...ailers To provide protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus softare must be installed and updated periodically Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure In Windows 2000 select Start Shut Down Shut Down then select the OK button In Windows XP select Start Turn off computer Turn off Using the Notebook Safely ...

Page 16: ...lectrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet If provided with a three conductor power cord having a three pin attachment plug plug the cord into a grounded earthed outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding pin The grounding pin is an important safety feature ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of pers...

Page 17: ...packs using keyboard features and drives connecting external equipment and upgrading the notebook Software Guide describes HP software including details about power and security features Modem and Networking guide provides details about modem connections and equipment Modem Command Guidelines contains modem commands and programming information Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide details steps fo...

Page 18: ...only Broadcom 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 enabled the reference library menu displays on the screen this may take a few seconds 2 Select the language of your choice and then the guide you want to read from the reference library menu 3 If prompted accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader ...

Page 19: ...oduct information Learning more about using and maintaining your notebook With the Help and Support Center you can get immediate assistance before contacting an HP support specialist For example in Help and Support you can Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems Learn how to use the software tools for working with your favorite music video games and photos on select notebook models only Get ...

Page 20: ...hotkey or select Start Help and Support 2 Follow the onscreen directions to select the online Help and Support Center feature that you need Contacting Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the online Help or the documentation provided with the notebook you can call technical support To obtain a list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers use either of the following methods...

Page 21: ...ription which are provided on labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook Purchase date on your invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages that have displayed Manufacturer and model of any optional printer connected Operating system version number and registration number View these numbers in the System Properties window of your operating system The version of the system R...

Page 22: ...ntary support for devices such as drives and PC Cards Read the following caution before installing a retail version of an operating system on your notebook ÄCAUTION Replacing an HP enhanced operating system with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all enhancements In some cases the loss of these enhancements may result in an unresponsive system In other cases complet...

Page 23: ... screen 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling and double clicking 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse ...

Page 24: ... a single keystroke QuickLock button left Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display Wireless On Off button middle Enables and disables the integrated wireless device s on the notebook when these devices are enabled in the software utilities Presentation Mode button right Alternates between presentation modes Continued ...

Page 25: ...tion Instructions provided with your notebook For more information refer to Using Quick Launch Buttons in Chapter 2 of the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD 2 Power button When the notebook is Off press and release to turn on the notebook In Standby press and release to exit Standby In Hibernation press and release to exit Hibernation If the system has stopped responding and Windows s...

Page 26: ...ted beneath the keyboard Holds an optional wireless LAN or ISDN device Ä The FCC does not allow unauthorized MiniPCI devices to be used in this notebook Installing an unsupported 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 mes...

Page 27: ...hts Component Description 1 Num lock On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled 2 Caps lock On Caps lock is on 3 Scroll lock On Scroll lock is on 4 Wireless On Off On An integrated wireless device has been enabled Continued ...

Page 28: ...when the system enters Hibernation or shuts down 6 Battery On A battery pack is charging Blinking A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low battery condition When the battery reaches a critical low battery condition the battery light begins blinking more quickly 7 Drive On One of the following integrated drives is being accessed Hard drive Optical drive 8 MultiBay On...

Page 29: ...olutions is to act as a deterrent These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen 2 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow 3 Optical disc drive Reads and records CD and DVD media Continued ...

Page 30: ...tup Guide Notebook Features 4 Optical disc drive eject button Opens the optical disc drive when pressed 5 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack Battery pack ships outside the notebook Component Description ...

Page 31: ... the top or bottom PC Card slot 2 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 PC Card slot may be replaced with a factory installed Smart Card Reader 3 Secure Digital SD slot Accepts SD memory card 4 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA compliant device Continued ...

Page 32: ...owered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio 7 Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural microphone 8 MultiBay Supports an optional MultiBay device such as a drive or battery pack 9 Bluetooth compartment Holds a Bluetooth device Bluetooth is not supported in all countries Component Description ...

Page 33: ...olume down button on left to decrease sound 5 Wireless antennae 2 Transmit wireless data Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio...

Page 34: ...connects an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using the External MultiBay powered USB cable 3 1394 connector Connects a device that requires high bandwidth such as a digital camera or other video or audio device 4 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter Charger or Aircraft Power Adapter 5 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device 6 Parallel...

Page 35: ...re card 8 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector 9 RJ 45 jack Connects a network cable Intake vent Enables airflow to cool internal components Ä To prevent overheating do not obstruct vents Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow Component Description ...

Page 36: ...face such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow 2 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional Port Replicator or an Advanced Port Replicator 3 Keyboard access screw Allows you to remove the keyboard in order to access system memory 4 Battery bay release latch Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay 5 Business card holder Holds a standard size busines...

Page 37: ...es Startup Guide 3 15 6 Hard drive cover latch Releases the cover on the hard drive bay 7 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 8 MultiBay release latch Allows removal of a MultiBay device Component Description ...

Page 38: ...vice while traveling internationally Bluetooth is not supported in all countries 2 COA Certificate of Authenticity label Contains your Product Key number which will be needed to update or troubleshoot your operating system 3 WLAN label 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...

Page 39: ...y need this number if you call customer support 5 System label Provides regulatory information about the notebook 6 Modem label Lists the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You will need this information to use the modem while traveling internationally Label Description ...

Page 40: ...rting 1 2 primary bay 3 8 bay s hard drive 3 15 primary battery 3 8 Bluetooth 1 10 3 10 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide 2 2 button s power 1 4 3 3 Quick Launch 3 2 3 3 release latch 1 4 TouchPad 3 1 volume 3 11 C caps lock light 3 5 CD Documentation Library 2 1 commands modem 2 1 compartments primary memory 3 4 connector s 1394 3 12 DC power 1 3 3 12 docking 3 14 external monitor...

Page 41: ...de 2 1 headphone jack 3 10 help technical support 2 4 Hibernation exiting 3 3 HP telephone numbers 2 4 I infrared port 3 9 inserting battery pack 1 2 J jack s microphone 3 10 RJ 11 3 10 RJ 45 3 13 S Video out 3 13 K key s application 3 4 fn 3 4 function 3 4 Microsoft logo 3 4 L languages 1 5 license software 1 5 light s battery 1 5 3 6 caps lock 3 5 num lock 3 5 Power standby 1 5 3 6 scroll lock 3...

Page 42: ...dby light 1 5 3 6 powered USB 3 12 problems and solutions 2 1 Q Quick Launch buttons 3 2 3 3 R regional settings 1 7 Regulatory and Safety Notices 1 12 2 1 release latch display 1 4 RJ 11 jack 3 10 RJ 45 jack 3 13 ROM See system ROM S Safety Comfort Guide 2 2 safety considerations 1 11 screen settings 1 8 scroll lock light 3 5 SD Secure Digital card slot 3 9 security cable slot 3 7 serial connecto...

Page 43: ...er 3 12 Automobile Power Adapter Charger 3 12 Troubleshooting guide 2 1 turning the notebook on off 1 4 U USB connectors 3 12 with power connector 3 12 user guides See Documenta tion Library CD V vent s exhaust 3 7 intake 3 13 VGA display connector 3 13 volume buttons 3 11 W Windows applications key 3 4 Windows automatic wireless network configuration disabling 1 9 wireless 802 11 wireless LAN 1 8...