HP 377703-001 - Manual

1  Hardware Setup  WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the not...

Hardware Setup Step 1: Before You Begin Access the Online User Guides User guides, reference manuals, regulatory and safety notices, and other resources that provide information about using your notebook are available through the Help and Support Center. To access documents in the Help and Support C...

Hardware Setup Step 2: Identify the Setup Hardware  ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC ada...

Hardware Setup Step 3: Insert the Battery Pack This notebook supports up to 2 battery packs: ■  One primary lithium-ion battery pack is included with the notebook. ■  The travel battery pack is an optional battery pack that can be attached to the bottom of the notebook. To insert the primary batte...

Hardware Setup Step 4: Connect the Communication Device Modem Your notebook has an internal modem, an RJ-11 (modem) jack, preinstalled modem drivers, and a modem cable. The modem cable must be connected to an analog telephone line. Ä CAUTION: Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog (modem)...

Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem Cable To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 (modem) jack: 1. If your modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 , plug the circuitry end of the modem cable 2 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the notebook. Å To reduce the risk of ...

Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem with an Adapter To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 (modem) jack: 1. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1 , plug the circuitry end of the modem cable 2 into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the notebook. Å To ...

Hardware Setup Network Card Your notebook has an RJ-45 (network) jack, an internal network interface card (NIC), and preinstalled network drivers. Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents i...

Hardware Setup When the notebook receives AC power, the battery pack begins to charge and the battery light is turned on. The color of the battery light is amber when the battery is charging. The light changes from amber to green when it is close to full charge capacity. When the battery pack is ful...

Hardware Setup Step 6: Open the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2 . 1–12 Getting Started

Hardware Setup Step 7: Turn on the Notebook To turn on the notebook: » Press and release the power/standby button 1 . The power/standby light 2 next to the power/standby button and the power/standby light on the front of the notebook 3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. Get...

2  Software Setup  ✎ Read the information below before you begin the software setup wizard. After you respond to the setup prompt, you must complete the entire setup process without interruption. Setup time varies. The software setup process allows you to ■ Select regional preferences. ■ Accept li...

Software Setup Welcome to Microsoft Windows The first page in the Setup Wizard is “Welcome to Microsoft Windows.” This page introduces your Microsoft® Windows® operating system and explains the software setup navigation: ■  To display additional information about the text on any wizard page: Select...

Software Setup Accept the License Agreements On the “End-User License Agreement (EULA)” page, you must accept both the Microsoft End-User License Agreement and the HP Software Product License Agreement to continue with software setup. ■  To accept both agreements: Select Yes, I accept them , and th...

Software Setup Name Your Notebook If you plan to include your notebook on a network, your notebook must have a unique name. On the “What’s your computer’s name?” page, you can retain the default name shown in the Computer name box or designate another name. For example, you may want to base your not...

Software Setup Enter an Administrator Password (Select Models Only) On some notebook models, the “What’s your Administrator password?” page is displyed next, allowing you to create an administrator password that protects the notebook from unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility. You can ma...

Software Setup Register Online On the “Register Online with Hewlett-Packard” page, you can ■  Register your notebook—Enter your information in the boxes. ■  Register your operating system—Select the Also Register with Microsoft check box beneath the text boxes. ■  Indicate how you prefer to be co...

Software Setup Create User Accounts (Select Models Only) On some notebook models, the “Who will use this computer?” page is displayed, allowing you to create a user account for each person who will use the notebook. User accounts enable each notebook user to create a personal notebook environment by...

3  Next Steps Protect Your Notebook You can use the information in this section to ■ Protect the notebook from viruses. ■ Protect the notebook from power surges. ■ Protect your privacy. ■ Use the notebook safely. ■ Turn off the notebook properly. For information about other notebook security featur...

Next Steps Protect the Notebook from Viruses When you use the notebook for Internet access, e-mail, or networking, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can damage or disable your operating system, applications, and utilities. Norton AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your...

Next Steps Protect the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from power surges that may be caused by irregular electrical service or an electrical storm: ■  Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or...

Next Steps Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task, and then enable the firewall. To permanently resol...

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 AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■  Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. ■  If provided w...

Next Steps Turn Off the Notebook Properly Whenever possible, turn off the notebook by using the standard Windows shutdown procedure for your operating system: ■  In Windows XP Home: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off . ■  In Windows XP Professional: Select Start > Turn Off Comput...

4  Notebook Tour This chapter describes hardware features of the notebook. ✎ Components included with your notebook may vary by geographical region and by model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard external features included in most notebook models. Refer to the illustrations th...

Notebook Tour Top Components Lights ✎ Component 1 Off: The notebook is off or in 2 Wireless lights † (2) Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Description Power/standby lights* (2) Green: The notebook is on. Blinking green: The notebook is in standby mode. hibernation. O...

Notebook Tour TouchPad Component 1 such as scrolling, selecting, and doubl 2 3 i 4 *This tabl . Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, e-clicking. Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an ex...

Notebook Tour Buttons, Switches and Readers ✎ Component 1  When the notebook is ■  notebook. ■  ■  If the notebook has stopped the notebook. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Description Power/standby button* Off, press the button to turn on the In standby, brief...

Notebook Tour Keys  ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component 1 esc with the fn 2 3 fn esc Description key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination key. Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. key Ex...

Component 4 with the fn ✎ Refer to the table in “ ” for a description of each hotkey. 5 i i 6 Function Function Function fn+f3 fn+f4 Mute the system sound fn+f5 Decrease system sound fn+f6 Increase system sound fn+f7 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+esc fn+esc Notebook Tour Description Function keys Execute fr...

Notebook Tour Front Components ✎ Component 1 Produce system sound. 2 3 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot (select models only) and xD-Picture Card. 4 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light On: Slot is accessing a digital (select models only) media card. Component 1 Produce system sound. 2 Refer to the illustration ...

Notebook Tour Rear Components ✎ Component 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are mishandled or stolen. 2 3 l 4 Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant standard USB cable, or connects an 5 Connects an optional S-Video video capture card. Refer ...

Notebook Tour Right-Side Components  ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component 1 2 3 Connects a modem cabl Description Optical drive button Releases the media tray. Optical drive Reads an optical disc. RJ-11 (modem) jack e. 4–16 Getting Started

Notebook Tour Bottom Components ✎ Component 1 2 Enabl Ä l Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Description Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. Vents (2 or 3)* e airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the notebook only on...

Notebook Tour Display Components  ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component 1 2 Records sound. Description Display release latch Opens the notebook. Internal microphone Getting Started 4–23

Notebook Tour Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) On select notebook models, there are 2 wireless antennae that send and receive wireless device signals. They are not visible from the outside of the notebook. For wireless regulatory notices in your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Envi...

Notebook Tour Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you may 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. You may need the prod...

Notebook Tour Specifications Operating Environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F Operati...

Notebook Tour Rated Input Power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the notebook. The notebook operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be powered from a stand-alone DC power sourc...

A  System Recovery  The notebook system recovery process provides several ways to recover optimal system functionality. For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here. Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices adde...

System Recovery Altiris Local Recovery Altiris Local Recovery is a preloaded application that protects the files on your notebook by storing copies of files, called snapshots . If files on your notebook are accidentally deleted or corrupted, you can easily restore the files yourself. You can also re...

System Recovery System Restore Points System Restore is an operating system feature that allows you to reverse undesirable changes to your notebook by restoring the notebook to an earlier state, called a restore point . A restore point is a “snapshot” of your software, drivers, and operating system ...

System Recovery Creating a System Restore Point To create a system restore point: 1. Select Start > Help and Support . 2. Click System Restore . The System Restore window opens. 3. Click Create a restore point , and then click Next . 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring to a Restore Po...

System Recovery Reinstalling Applications Applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be reinstalled by using the Recovery disc or a third-party software disc. ✎ In most cases, the applications preloaded on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can be ...

System Recovery Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup , and then follow the instructions on the screen. 2. When you are prompted to select the software you want to rein...

System Recovery Repairing the Operating System To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped with the notebook: ✎ If your notebook does not have an optical drive, you may need to connect to an optional external MultiBay. 1. ...

System Recovery Reinstalling the Operating System  Ä CAUTION: To protect your personal data and the software installed on the notebook, back up your data before reinstalling the operating system. See the Windows online Help utility to learn more about backing up your files. Select Start > Help a...

System Recovery 8. Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of repairing it. 9. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. Press C to continue setup using this partition. 11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) , and then press enter...

1394 port 4–17 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light 4–13 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot location 4–13 A AC adapter connecting 1–10 Altiris Local Recovery A–2 altitude specifications 4–26 antennae 4–24 antivirus software 3–2 applications key, Windows 4–12 applications, reinstalling or repairing A–5 audio-in (m...

Index release latches battery pack 4–20 , 4–21 display 4–13 , 4–23 RJ-11 (modem) jack 1–6 , 4–16 RJ-45 (network) jack 4–14 , 4–15 S Safety and Comfort Guide 3–5 scrolling regions, TouchPad 4–6 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 4–13 security cable slot 4–14 , 4–15 serial number, notebook 4–25 Service T...