User manual HP PRESARIO 8000

[. . . ] b Getting Started Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 271247-001 June 2002 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, begin using the notebook, troubleshoot problems, and contact Compaq if you need assistance. The last chapter introduces you to the exterior features of the notebook. © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L. P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, and Presario are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L. P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U. S. [. . . ] Choose to accept the Acrobat Reader license agreement. 2­6 Getting Started Beginning to Use the Notebook Using the Documentation Library CD This section describes how to select a guide and find a specific topic within a guide. For information about using documentation symbols, text styles, and paths, see the introduction in this guide, "Using This Guide. " Selecting a Guide Information about the notebook is provided in the 7 guides described in the following table. For Information About These Topics I I I I I I I Select This Guide Hardware Guide Using the external hardware features identified in Chapter 4 of this guide. Playing, creating, or copying CDs or DVDs. Using Standby and Hibernation and selecting power preferences. Using security features, such as passwords, to protect against unauthorized access to the notebook. Using the MultiBoot, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities. Using a network connection. Software Guide I I I I Modem and Networking Continued Getting Started 2­7 Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting a Guide, continued For Information About These Topics I I I I I I I I I Select This Guide Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Using modem AT commands. Accessing the command sets for your notebook. Traveling with the notebook (including air and international travel). Governmental approvals and safety information. Protecting the notebook from static electricity. Troubleshooting Regulatory and Safety Notices Finding a Topic Within a Guide To find specific information within a guide: I Use the bookmarks or search features in Acrobat Reader. Select any plus sign (+) in the left pane of the Acrobat Reader window to display subheadings. Select Edit > Find or Edit > Search to search quickly for a topic. Select the Help button for additional information on Acrobat Reader search, navigation, or print topics. Indexes list specific items under group headings, such as "light, " which may be helpful if you do not know the name of an item. Index listings direct you to the first page of a topic. You may find more information about the topic by scrolling through a few of the pages that follow. I Use the Index in this guide. 2­8 Getting Started 3 Troubleshooting To solve a problem: 1. Refer to the "Quick Solutions Checklist, " next in this chapter. Refer to the Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD. If the problem persists, refer to the last section in this chapter, "Contacting Compaq. " Getting Started 3­1 Troubleshooting Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Notebook Receiving Power? If the AC Adapter light is off and the notebook cannot be turned on, adequate power may not be available to the notebook. I If the notebook is running on battery power or is connected to an external power source other than an electrical outlet, connect the notebook to an electrical outlet using the AC Adapter. Make sure the power cord and AC Adapter cable connections are secure. Verify that the electrical outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. I I When the AC Adapter light turns on, the notebook is receiving adequate power. on when connected to If the notebook turnsbattery power, rechargeexternal power butFor not when running on the battery pack. [. . . ] Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. diskette. 4­12 Getting Started Identifying External Hardware Right Side Components Right Side Components 1 2 3 Battery bay Optical drive bay Infrared port Holds the battery pack. Holds CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW drives. Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. [. . . ]