HP 376311-001 - Manual

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 following table. ✎ Power cords, AC adapters, modem cables, and modem adapters may vary in appearance. Component Description 1 Modem cable (included wit...

Hardware Setup Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To avoid data loss when you turn on the notebook, make sure the battery pack is firmly seated. Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components, do not remove the battery pack until the...

Hardware Setup Step 3: Connect the Modem Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of the notebook. Internal compartments include the memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay. To connec...

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 notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an RJ-11 telephone wall jack. 2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1 , which prevents ...

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: 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near a telephone wall jack. 2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1 , which pr...

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. Press the display release button 1 , and then lift the display 2 . 1–8 Getting Started

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 is indicated by the battery light, which remains on while the battery pack is charging. The battery light is on while the battery pack is charging. I...

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/standby light on the front of the notebook 2 are turned on and you are prompted to begin software setup. ✎ The power/standby button light and the pow...

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 setup is complete. Y...

Software Setup Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt on the notebook screen. Ä CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language before the Welcome to Microsoft Windows window is displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose ...

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 first window, Welcome to Microsoft Windows. ) ■ To skip a window without entering a preference: Select the Skip button in the lower-right corner of the...

Software Setup 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 operating system will format dates and currency according to t...

Software Setup Help Protect Your Notebook In the Help protect your PC window, you can choose to have your notebook automatically download and install Windows updates as they become available. The Automatic Updates feature helps protect your notebook by providing important security enhancements. It i...

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, you may want to base...

Software Setup Register Online In the Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you can ■ Register your notebook—Complete the text fields. ■ Register your operating system—Select the Also Register with Microsoft check box beneath the text fields. ■ Indicate how you would like to be contacted by H...

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. User accounts enable each notebook user to create a personal notebook environment. A user’s environment may include such customizations as display an...

3 Next Steps ✎ All software instructions in your notebook documentation describe Microsoft® Windows® XP procedures based on the default Windows XP category view. For information about switching between Windows XP classic view and Windows XP category view, select Start > Help and Support > Cust...

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 viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can det...

Next Steps Protect Your System Files System Restore is an 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. Restore points are restorable, be...

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 through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow t...

Next Steps Firewall Software When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your notebook, and your data. Firewalls monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer by including features such as lo...

Next Steps Use the Notebook Safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■ To disconnect power from the notebook, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. ■ If prov...

Next Steps Turn Off the Notebook Properly Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by using the standard Windows shutdown procedure for your operating system. To turn off the notebook: » Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency ...

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 Internet service provider (ISP). Enable Communication Hardware Your modem is enabled when the modem cable is connected to the notebook and to an analog ...

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 ISPs in many locations to help you set up a new Internet account or to configure your notebook to use an existing account. Depending on your location, ...

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 Connection Wizard.” Using an ISP-Provided Icon If ISP-provided icons are supported in the country in which you purchased your notebook, the icons may be d...

Next Steps Preview the Help and Support Guide The Help and Support Guide included with your notebook contains ■ Information about the interactive Help and Support utility and the Notebook Documentation CD. ■ Instructions for updating your operating system, adding or changing any settings you skipped...

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 out about a general topic, such as Standby or Hibernation, refer to the Hardware and Software Guide on the Notebook Documentation CD. Getting Started ...

Notebook Tour Top Components TouchPad Component Description 1 TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 2 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 3 Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons (2)* on an external mouse. 4 TouchPad left/righ...

Notebook Tour Keys Component Description 1 Function keys Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, the function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys. For more information, refer to the Hardware and Software Guide on the Notebook Documentation CD. 2 fn key Combines with...

Notebook Tour Power Control Component Description Power/standby button* When the notebook is ■ Off, press to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation. ■ In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby. ■ In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from Hibernation. ✎ If the sy...

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 Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled (select models only). 4–6 Getting Started

Notebook Tour Buttons Component Description 1 Volume down button Decreases system volume. 2 Volume up button Increases system volume. 3 Volume mute button Mutes or restores system volume. 4 Wireless button Turns the wireless network device on and off (select models only). Getting Started 4–7

Notebook Tour Front Components Component Description 1 Display release button Opens the notebook. 2 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 3 Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled (select models only). 4 Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook ...

Notebook Tour Rear Components Connectors, Jacks and Ports Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 2 USB port Connects an optional 1.1- or 2.0-compliant USB device. 3 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or vide...

Notebook Tour Vent Component Description 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 a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow. 4–10 Getting St...

Notebook Tour Left-Side Components Connectors, Jacks and Components Component Description 1 USB port Connects an optional 1.1- or 2.0-compliant USB device. 2 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional monaural microphone. 3 Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional headphones or powered ster...

Notebook Tour Right-Side Components Component Description 1 Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, SD I/O Card , Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, and SmartMedia card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional...

Notebook Tour Bottom Components Bays and Memory Compartment Component Description 1 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots. Depending on the model, when the notebook is shipped, either one or both memory slots are filled with a replaceable memory module. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a b...

Notebook Tour Vents Component Description Vents (8) Provide 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 a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, to block airflow. 4–16 Getting Start...

Notebook Tour Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models. Getting Started 4–17

Notebook Tour Cables and Cord Component Description 1 Modem cable* (included with Connects the notebook to a telephone select models) jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. ✎ A modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 telephone connector at each end. 2 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC outlet....

Notebook Tour Adapters and Battery Pack ✎ AC adapter appearance may vary. Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a adapter (included by region non-RJ-11 telephone jack. as required) 3 Battery pack Provides power to the not...

Notebook Tour Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and to some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number. You may nee...

Notebook Tour Restoration and Documentation Discs Discs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook. ■ For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling software, refer to the Hardware and Software Gui...

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 4–11 B battery bay identifying 4–15 inserting battery pack 1–4 battery light 1–10 , 4–8 battery pack charging 1–10 identifying 1–3 , 4–19 inserting 1–4 ...