HP 355451-001 - Manual

Getting Started 1–1 1 Hardware Setup During hardware setup, you will 1. Identify the hardware you need to set up the notebook. 2. Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. 3. Connect the modem, so you will be...

1–2 Getting Started Hardware Setup Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1 , the power cord 2 , and the battery pack 3 . If you would like to use the modem to register your notebook and operating system during software se...

Hardware Setup Getting Started 1–3 Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down on a flat surface. 2. Pivot the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack is firmly seated. Ä CAUTION: To prevent a lack of response when you turn on the not...

1–4 Getting Started Hardware Setup Step 3: Connect the Modem To connect the modem so that you can register your notebook and operating system during software setup: ■ Follow the instructions in this section for connecting the modem to an analog telephone line. -or- ■ Follow the instructions provided...

Hardware Setup Getting Started 1–5 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 notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an RJ-11 telephone jack. 2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1 , ...

1–6 Getting Started 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 jack: 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near a telephone jack. 2. If the modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1 ,...

1–8 Getting Started Hardware Setup Step 5: Open the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Press the display release button 1 to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2 .

Hardware Setup Getting Started 1–9 Step 6: Turn On the Notebook » To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1 . The power button light 2 and the power/standby light 3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. ✎ The power button light and the power/standby light display the s...

Getting Started 2–1 2 Software Setup During software setup you can ■ Select regional preferences. ■ Accept license agreements. ■ Name your notebook. ■ Register online. ■ Create user accounts. If you prefer not to register your notebook during software setup, you can do so at any time after software ...

2–2 Getting Started Software Setup Welcome to Windows The first window in software setup is Welcome to Microsoft® Windows®. This window welcomes you to your Microsoft Windows operating system and introduces you to software setup navigation: ■ To display additional information about the text in any s...

Software Setup Getting Started 2–3 Select Your Regional Preferences The next 2 windows prompt you to confirm or select regional preferences. Regional preferences are preset for the country in which you purchased the notebook. ■ Dates and currency window—The Windows operating system will use the regi...

2–4 Getting Started 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 computer’s name? window, you can retain the default name shown in the Computer name text field or choose another name. For example, ...

Software Setup Getting Started 2–5 If you connected your modem during the “Step 3: Connect the Modem” section in Chapter 1, “Hardware Setup,” or have connected the notebook to the Internet by another method, the Connecting to online registration window is displayed. This window describes the progres...

2–6 Getting Started Software Setup Press the Finish Button! When the Thank you! window is displayed, read the text, and then select Finish. Your notebook saves your preferences, and then restarts in Windows. Select your Windows user account, and you are ready to begin using your notebook: ■ To prote...

Getting Started 3–1 3 Next Steps Enable TouchPad Tapping TouchPad Tapping is a TouchPad preference that enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an item or twice to double-click an item. You might want to use this feature as you begin to use your notebook in Windows. (The TouchPad is inactive ...

3–2 Getting Started Next Steps Protect Your Notebook You can use the information in this section to ■ Protect your notebook from viruses. ■ Protect your notebook from power surges. ■ Protect your system files. ■ Protect your privacy. ■ Use your notebook safely. ■ Turn off your notebook properly. For...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–3 Protect Your System Files System Restore is a Windows operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your software was functioning optimally. Restor...

3–4 Getting Started Next Steps Protect Your Privacy When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about your notebook and the data it contains. (For Internet access instructions see the “Connect to the Internet” sectio...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–5 Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized email attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task, and then reenable the firewall....

3–6 Getting Started Next Steps Use the Notebook Safely This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more safety and regulatory information refer to Regulatory and Safety Notices on the Notebook Documentatio...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–7 Turn Off the Notebook Properly Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by using a standard procedure: ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. ■ In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Shut down, and then se...

3–8 Getting Started Next Steps Enable Communication Hardware Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is connected to the notebook and to an analog telephone line. ■ If you connected the modem cable during hardware setup, your modem is enabled. Proceed to “Set Up Internet Service” next in this cha...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–9 Using Easy Internet Sign-Up If the Easy Internet Sign-Up utility is supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, you can access the utility by using either of the following methods: ■ Double-click the Easy Internet Sign-up icon on the desktop. -or- ■ ...

3–10 Getting Started Next Steps Using an ISP-Provided Icon If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, the icons might be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services. To set up a new Internet a...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–11 Preview the Help and Support Guide The printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook contains ■ Information about the Notebook Documentation CD. ■ Information about the Help and Support utility, which contains tutorials, interactive troubleshooting, and o...

Getting Started 4–1 4 Notebook Tour Windows vs. QuickPlay Functions This chapter identifies the visible hardware features included with your notebook and the location of the wireless antennae included with select notebooks. The methods you can use to learn more about the hardware and software on you...

4–2 Getting Started Notebook Tour Top Components Keys Component Description 1 fn key Combines with other keys and buttons to perform system tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness.* 2 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with fn, function keys...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–3 TouchPad Component* Description 1 TouchPad † Moves the pointer. 2 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 3 TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 4 TouchPad vertical scrolling region † Scrolls upward or downward. 5 Left and right TouchPad buttons † Function...

4–4 Getting Started Notebook Tour Power Controls Component Description 1 Display switch* ■ In Windows, initiates Standby. † ■ In QuickPlay, turns off the display. † 2 Power button* When the notebook is ■ Off, press to start the notebook in Windows. ■ On in Windows, briefly press to initiate Hibernat...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–5 DVD Button Component Description DVD button When the notebook is ■ Off, opens QuickPlay DVD mode. ■ On in Windows, opens the default DVD application.* ■ On in QuickPlay DVD mode: ❐ If a DVD is playing, displays the menu of the DVD. ❐ If a DVD is not in the optical d...

4–6 Getting Started Notebook Tour Music Button Component Description Music button When the notebook is ■ Off, opens QuickPlay music mode. ■ On in Windows, opens the default Windows music application.* ■ On in QuickPlay DVD mode, opens QuickPlay music mode. ■ In Standby, resumes from Standby into Win...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–7 Media Activity Buttons Component Description 1 Previous/Rewind button* When a disc is playing in the optical drive: ■ Press to play the previous track or chapter. ■ Press fn +this button to rewind. 2 Play/Pause button* When a disc is in the optical drive and is ■ No...

4–8 Getting Started Notebook Tour Volume, Back and OK Buttons Component Description 1 Volume down button Decreases system volume. 2 Volume mute button Mutes or restores volume. 3 Volume up button Increases system volume. 4 ok button Selects an item you have chosen on the screen. 5 back button ■ In W...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–9 Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light* On: Caps lock is on. 2 Power button light † On: Notebook is turned on.Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off. 3 Mute light On: Volume is muted. 4 Num lock light* On: Num lock or the internal keypad is o...

4–10 Getting Started Notebook Tour Wireless Lights and Button (Select Models) Component Description 1 Wireless button light* On: One or more internal wireless devices, such as a wireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth® device, are turned on. † 2 Wireless light* On: An internal wireless device, such a...

4–12 Getting Started Notebook Tour Front Components Speakers, Jacks, Display Release Button and Infrared Lens Component Description 1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 (Consumer) Infrared lens Links the notebook to an optional remote control. 3 Display release button Opens the notebook. 4 ...

4–14 Getting Started Notebook Tour Rear Components Component Description 1 Wireless light (available on select models)* On: An internal wireless device, such as a wireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is turned on. † 2 Exhaust vent ‡ Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To preven...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–15 Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks Component Description 1 Monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or projector. 2 Expansion port* Connects the notebook to an optional Expansion Base. 3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. † 4 RJ-11 (mod...

4–16 Getting Started Notebook Tour PC Card Slot and Button Component Description 1 PC Card slot In Windows, supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.* 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. *A PC Card cannot be used when the notebook...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–17 Vent and Security Cable Slot Component Description 1 Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clo...

4–18 Getting Started Notebook Tour Right-Side Components Ports and Jack Component Description 1 USB ports (2)* Connect optional USB devices. † 2 1394 port Connects an optional 1394a device such as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder. † 3 S-Video–out jack ‡ Connects an optional S-Vide...

4–20 Getting Started Notebook Tour Bottom Components Mini PCI and Memory Compartments Component Description 1 Mini PCI compartment Holds an optional wireless LAN device. Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in you...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–21 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component Description 1 Battery pack release latch* Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. 2 Battery bay Holds a battery pack. 3 Exhaust vents (4) † Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not o...

4–22 Getting Started Notebook Tour Additional Components Hardware The components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. The following sections identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Componen...

Notebook Tour Getting Started 4–23 Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The software applications packaged with this Getting Started guide are not preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on how you want to use your notebook, you might...

4–24 Getting Started Notebook Tour Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook. ■ Service Tag—Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. ...