HP NC4200 - Manual

Getting Started 1–1 1 Hardware Setup During hardware setup, you will 1. Identify the hardware required for setup. 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 able to regi...

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: ✎ Battery packs vary by model. 1. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Slide the battery pack 1 into the battery bay until it is seated. 3. Press the battery pack 2 into the battery bay until it clicks into p...

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 provid...

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: ✎ Telephone wall jacks and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country. 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an...

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: ✎ Modem cables, modem adapters, and telephone wall jacks vary in appearance by region and country. 1. Turn the notebook display-side up...

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

Hardware Setup Getting Started 1–9 Step 6: Turn On the Notebook Ä CAUTION: To prevent a lack of response when you turn on the notebook, make sure the battery pack is firmly seated. To turn on the notebook: » Slide the power switch 1 toward the front of the notebook. The power/standby light 2 is turn...

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...

2–4 Getting Started 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 use the region and l...

Software Setup Getting Started 2–5 Accept the License Agreements In the End-User License Agreement window, 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 th...

2–6 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 2–7 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 ...

2–8 Getting Started Software Setup Create User Accounts In the Who will use this computer? window, you can create a user account for each person who might use the notebook. User accounts enable each notebook user to create a personal notebook environment. A user’s environment might include such cust...

Getting Started 3–1 3 Next Steps Before you use your notebook, make sure that you properly set up your notebook. Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models.

3–2 Getting Started Next Steps Enable or Disable 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. This feature is enabled by default. To enable or disable TouchPad tapping: 1. Use the TouchPad to ...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–3 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. ■ Update your software. ■ Use your notebook safely. ■ Turn off you...

3–4 Getting Started 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. Antivi...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–5 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 point...

3–6 Getting Started Next Steps Protect Your Privacy 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. To optimize the privacy protection features included with your notebook, it is...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–7 Protect the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that might be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available ...

3–8 Getting Started 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 notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (no...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–9 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 > ...

3–10 Getting Started 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 noteb...

Next Steps Getting Started 3–11 Set Up Internet Service You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Your notebook includes software developed with leading ISPs in many locations to help you set up a new Internet account or to configure your notebook to use an existing ac...

3–12 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 3–13 Access the User Guides User guides, reference manuals, and other support information for your notebook is available through the Help and Support Center. To access the user guides through the Help and Support Center: » Select Start > Help and Support > HP User Gu...

Getting Started 4–1 4 Component ID This chapter identifies the visible hardware components included with your notebook. Information about the function of the components is provided in the Hardware and Software Guide. ✎ Some of the hardware components illustrated and described in this chapter and in ...

4–2 Getting Started Component ID Keyboard Components Components 1 Caps lock light - Right TouchPad button 2 Pointing stick q TouchPad scroll zone 3 Left pointing stick button w Right pointing stick button 4 TouchPad e Num lock light 5 Wireless light r Volume up button 6 Power/standby light t Volume ...

Component ID Getting Started 4–3 Front Components Rear Components Components 1 Infrared port 6 RJ-45 (network) jack 2 Bluetooth ® module (select models only) 7 Power connector 3 Display release button 8 External monitor port 4 USB port 9 S-Video-out jack 5 RJ-11 (modem) jack

4–4 Getting Started Component ID Left-Side Components Right-Side Components Components 1 Security cable slot 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 2 Vent 9 Audio-in (microphone) jack 3 Wireless button (select models only) - USB port 4 USB port q PC Card eject button 5 Info Center button w PC Card slot 6 Powe...

Component ID Getting Started 4–5 Bottom Components Components 1 Docking connector 5 Primary battery release latch 2 Expansion memory module compartment 6 Hard drive bay 3 Vents (3) 7 Travel battery connector 4 Primary battery bay

4–6 Getting Started Component ID Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the notebook. ✎ The appearance and position of labels varies by model. ■ Service Tag—Provides the product name, product n...

Getting Started A–1 A Troubleshooting If you experience problems with your notebook, you can ■ Review the Quick Troubleshooting section in this appendix. ■ Access the Help and Support Center for additional information about your notebook. ✎ Although many checkup and repair features require an Intern...

A–2 Getting Started Troubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting Power Features Several of the troubleshooting suggestions in this appendix refer to power features, which vary by notebook model. For example, some models have a power button and other models have a power/standby button or a power switch. Som...

Troubleshooting Getting Started A–3 Can the Notebook Not Be Turned On? If an AC adapter light is off and the notebook cannot be turned on, adequate power might not be available to the notebook. ■ If the notebook is running on battery power or is connected to an external power source other than an AC...

A–4 Getting Started Troubleshooting Is the Notebook Screen Blank? If you have not turned off the notebook but the screen is blank, the notebook might be in standby or hibernation, or not set to display the image on the notebook screen. ■ To resume from standby or restore from hibernation, briefly sl...

Troubleshooting Getting Started A–5 Is Software Functioning Abnormally? If your software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally: ■ Restart the notebook: ❏ Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. (On your notebook, the Turn Off Computer button may be called the Shut Down button, depend...

A–6 Getting Started Troubleshooting Is the Notebook Unresponsive? If the notebook has stopped responding, first try to shut down the notebook using the shutdown procedure for your operating system. ■ Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. (On your notebook, the Turn Off Computer button m...

Troubleshooting Getting Started A–7 Is an External Device Not Working? If an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the device as instructed in the device documentation. Some devices, such as monitors and printers, must be turned on before the notebook is turned on. ■ Verify that ❏...

A–8 Getting Started Troubleshooting Help and Support Center To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support. In addition to providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about your notebook, such as model and serial nu...

Troubleshooting Getting Started A–9 Contact Customer Care If you are unable to find the help you need by using the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support , you might need to contact Customer Care. Preparing to Call Customer Care To receive the fastest possible resolution of your prob...

A–10 Getting Started Troubleshooting Contacting Customer Care by E-mail or Telephone If the notebook is connected to the Internet, select Start > Help and Support to get help by e-mail or to access customer support telephone numbers. If the notebook is not connected to the Internet, refer to the ...

Getting Started B–1 B System Restore The notebook system restore process provides several ways to recover system functionality. The Application and Driver Recovery disc and Operating System disc enable you to recover or repair your notebook without losing personal data. The Operating System disc als...

B–2 Getting Started System Restore Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. Altiris Local Recovery Alt...

System Restore Getting Started B–3 Setting System Restore Points Notebooks with Windows XP operating systems provide the option of setting system restore points (benchmarks) daily as you change your personal settings. The notebook may also set restore points when you add new software or devices. You...

B–4 Getting Started System Restore Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Application and Driver Recovery disc. ✎ If you have not reinstalled your operating system, some applications preloaded on ...

System Restore Getting Started B–5 Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive: » Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you are prompted to select the software ...

B–6 Getting Started System Restore 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: 1. Connect an optional external MultiBay or MultiBay II to the notebook. 2. Connect the noteb...

System Restore Getting Started B–7 Reinstalling the Operating System Ä CAUTION: To prevent the loss of all of your personal data, back up your data before reinstalling the operating system. Personal data and any software you have installed on the notebook will be lost during the operating system rei...

B–8 Getting Started System Restore 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 press enter. Ä Formatting a drive deletes all current files. 12. Press F to format the drive. (...

B–10 Getting Started System Restore Updating Reinstalled Software It is strongly recommended that you update all reinstalled software. Depending on the settings you used on your former configuration, some software might have been updated without your knowledge. Use the following update procedures as...