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HP Compaq NC6110 Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started

HP Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 393685-002
June 2005
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
and begin using your notebook in Microsoft
Windows
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 393685-002 June 2005 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, and begin using your notebook in Microsoft Windows ® ®...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Hardware Setup Step 1: Identify the Setup Hardware ....1–3 Step 2: Insert the Battery Pack ..... 1–4 Step 3: Connect the Modem.
  • Page 4 Contents Connect to the Internet ......3–8 Enable Communication Hardware....3–8 Set Up Internet Service .

  • Page 5: Hardware Setup

    ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■ Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is docked in an optional docking device.
  • Page 6 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 that it can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power.

  • Page 7: Step 1: Identify The Setup Hardware

    WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP with the computer.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Insert The Battery Pack

    Hardware Setup Step 2: 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.

  • Page 9: Step 3: Connect The Modem

    Step 3: Connect the Modem To connect the modem so that you can access the Internet: ■ Follow the instructions in this section for connecting the modem to an analog telephone line. – or – ■ Follow the instructions provided by your Internet service provider to connect the notebook to the Internet through a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem, cable modem, or network connection.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Modem Cable

    Hardware Setup Connecting the Modem Cable To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 (modem) jack: 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an RJ-11 (modem) jack. 2. If your modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Modem With An Adapter

    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. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near a telephone jack. 2. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the notebook.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Connect The Notebook To External Power

    Hardware Setup Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable 1 into the power connector. (The power connector is on the rear of the notebook.) 2. Plug the power cord 2 into the AC adapter, and then into an AC outlet 3.

  • Page 13: Step 5: Open The Notebook

    Hardware Setup Step 5: 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. Getting Started 1–9...

  • Page 14: Step 6: Turn On The Notebook

    Hardware Setup Step 6: Turn on the Notebook To turn on the notebook: » Press the power/standby button 1. The power/standby light next to the power/standby button 2 and the power/standby light on the front of the notebook 3 are turned on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. 1–10 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Software Setup

    During software setup you can ■ Select regional preferences. ■ Accept license agreements. ■ Name your notebook. ■ Create user accounts. You can change or add any settings you select or skip during the setup process. For instructions, refer to Chapter 2, “Managing Your Software,”...

  • Page 16: View The Welcome Window

    Software Setup View the Welcome Window 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 setup window: Select the question mark icon in the lower-right corner of the window or press the...
  • Page 17 Software Setup If your computer model has a TouchPad (select models only), to navigate in a window, slide your finger on the TouchPad 1 in the direction that you want to move the cursor. To select an item, move the cursor over the item, and then press the left TouchPad button 2.
  • Page 18 Software Setup If your computer model has a pointing stick (select models only), navigate in a window by pressing the pointing stick 1 in the direction that you want to move the pointer. To select an item, move the pointer over the item, and then press the left pointing stick button 2.

  • Page 19: Select Your Regional Preferences

    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 them, and then select Next.

  • Page 20: Name Your Notebook

    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 might want to base your notebook name on a person’s name, “David,”...

  • Page 21: Create User Accounts

    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. Windows user accounts enable each notebook user to create a personal Windows notebook environment. A user’s Windows environment might include such customizations as display and security settings, personal files, screen savers, and the appearance of the Windows desktop.

  • Page 22: Press The Finish Button

    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 protect your notebook and gain Internet access to software updates and online assistance, it is recommended that you begin your notebook use by following the suggestions in the next...

  • Page 23: Next Steps

    Protect Your Notebook You can use the information in this section to ■ Protect your notebook from viruses. ■ Protect your system files. ■ Protect your privacy. ■ Protect your notebook from power surges. ■ Use your notebook safely. ■ Turn off your notebook properly.

  • Page 24: Protect The Notebook From Viruses

    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 damage or disable your operating system, applications, or utilities. Norton AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your notebook to protect against such viruses.

  • Page 25: Protect Your System Files

    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. Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots”...

  • Page 26: Protect Your Privacy

    Next Steps Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was functioning optimally: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. The System Restore window opens.

  • Page 27: Protect The Notebook From Power Surges

    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.

  • Page 28: Use The Notebook Safely

    The Safety and Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo, Center. To access the Help and Support Center, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

  • Page 29: Turn Off The Notebook Properly

    WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter or battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer.

  • Page 30: Connect To The Internet

    Next Steps If the notebook does not respond, try the following shutdown procedures: ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete ■ If the notebook does not respond to the ctrl+alt+delete procedure, press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds. Ä You should use the power/standby button to shut down the notebook only when the system does not respond to any of the shutdown procedures listed above.

  • Page 31: Set Up Internet Service

    Set Up Internet Service You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. HP has made arrangements 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.
  • Page 32 Next Steps Using the Internet Connection Wizard You can use the Windows Internet Connection wizard to connect to the Internet ■ If you already have an account with an ISP. ■ If you have a disc from an ISP. ■ If you do not have an Internet account and would like to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard.

  • Page 33: Notebook Features

    Notebook Features 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 that most closely match your notebook model.

  • Page 34: Top Components

    Notebook Features Top Components Lights ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Power/standby light Wireless lights (2) 4–2 Description Green: The notebook is on. Blinking green: The notebook is in standby mode. Off: The notebook is off or in hibernation.
  • Page 35 Component Power/standby light Battery light IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Volume mute light Num lock light Caps lock light Getting Started Notebook Features Description Green: The notebook is on. Blinking green: The notebook is in standby mode. Off: The notebook is off or in hibernation.
  • Page 36 Notebook Features Component Power/standby light Wireless lights (2) Power/standby light 4–4 Description Green: The notebook is on. Blinking green: The notebook is in standby mode. Off: The notebook is off or in hibernation. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth device is turned on.
  • Page 37 Component Battery light IDE drive light Num lock light Caps lock light Getting Started Notebook Features Description Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition.

  • Page 38: Pointing Devices

    Notebook Features Pointing Devices TouchPad (Select Models Only) Component TouchPad* Left TouchPad button* Right TouchPad button* TouchPad scroll zone* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, see the “Setting TouchPad Preferences” in Chapter 3 of the Hardware and Software Guide. 4–6 Description Moves the pointer and selects or...
  • Page 39 Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) Component Pointing stick Left pointing stick button Right pointing stick button Getting Started Notebook Features Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

  • Page 40: Buttons And Switches

    Notebook Features Buttons and Switches ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Power/standby button* 4–8 Description When the notebook is: ■ Off, press the button to turn on the notebook. ■ In standby, briefly press the button to to exit standby.
  • Page 41 ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information about establishing a wireless connection from Windows, visit http://www.hp.com/go/wireless. Turns on Presentation mode. Mutes system sound. Decreases system sound. Increases system sound. 4–9...
  • Page 42 Notebook Features Component Power/standby button* Display switch 4–10 Description When the notebook is: ■ Off, press the button to turn on the notebook. ■ In standby, briefly press the button to to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press the button to exit hibernation.
  • Page 43 Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information about establishing a wireless connection from Windows, visit http://www.hp.com/go/wireless. 4–11...

  • Page 44: Keys

    Notebook Features Keys ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Function keys fn key Windows logo key Windows applications key Keypad keys 4–12 Description Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.

  • Page 45: Front Components

    Front Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Infrared port Speakers (2) Digital Media Slot (select models only) 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light (select models only) Display release latch Getting Started Notebook Features Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
  • Page 46 Notebook Features Component Speaker Display release latch 4–14 Description Produce system sound. Opens the notebook. Getting Started...

  • Page 47: Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)

    Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only) Å WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

  • Page 48: Rear Components

    Notebook Features Rear Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Security cable slot Power connector Parallel port S-Video-out jack 4–16 Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.
  • Page 49 Component Security cable slot Power connector Getting Started Notebook Features Description Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Connects an AC adapter, or an optional power adapter.

  • Page 50: Right-Side Components

    Notebook Features Right-Side Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack USB ports (2) Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive button (select models only) Serial port 4–18 Description Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or...
  • Page 51 Component Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack Optical drive (select models only) Optical drive button (select models only) Getting Started Notebook Features Description Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Connects an optional stereo or monaural microphone.

  • Page 52: Left-Side Components

    Notebook Features Left-Side Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component USB ports (2) External monitor port RJ-11 (modem) jack RJ-45 (network) jack 4–20 Description Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook.
  • Page 53 Component 1394 port PC Card slots (2) PC Card slot eject buttons (2) Eject PC Cards from the Getting Started Notebook Features Description Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. Support optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
  • Page 54 Notebook Features Component USB ports (2) External monitor port RJ-11 (modem) jack RJ-45 (network) jack 1394 port PC Card slot (1) PC Card slot eject button (1) 4–22 Description Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook.

  • Page 55: Bottom Components

    Bottom Components ✎ Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your notebook. Component Primary battery bay Primary battery release latches (2) Travel battery connector Expansion memory module compartment Getting Started Notebook Features Description Holds the primary battery pack. Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay.
  • Page 56 Notebook Features Component Hard drive bay Vents (4) Docking connector 4–24 Description Holds the hard drive. Enable airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the notebook only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows, thick rugs, or...
  • Page 57 Component Primary battery bay Primary battery release latches (2) Travel battery connector Expansion memory module compartment Hard drive bay Vents (4) Getting Started Notebook Features Description Holds the primary battery pack. Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Connects an optional travel battery.

  • Page 58: Additional Hardware Components

    Notebook Features Additional Hardware Components Component Power cord* AC adapter Primary battery pack Modem cable* (select models only) *Modem cables and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. Battery packs vary by model. 4–26 Description Connects an AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet.

  • Page 59: A System Recovery

    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 added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable.

  • Page 60: Altiris Local Recovery

    Drag the snapshot file to the appropriate location on your hard drive. For more information on configuring and using Altiris Local Recovery, visit the HP Web site at or open the software and click Help on the menu bar. A–2 http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy...

  • Page 61: System Restore Points

    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 files at a particular time.

  • Page 62: Creating A System Restore Point

    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 Point To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was functioning optimally:...

  • Page 63: Reinstalling Applications

    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 reinstalled from your hard drive.

  • Page 64: Reinstalling Applications From The Hard Drive

    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 reinstall, select or clear the appropriate check boxes.

  • Page 65: Repairing The Operating System

    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.

  • Page 66: Reinstalling The Operating System

    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 and Support. Then type “backup”...
  • Page 67 8. Press system instead of repairing it. 9. Press enter 10. Press to continue setup using this partition. 11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick), and then press Ä Formatting this drive deletes all current files. 12.

  • Page 68: Reinstalling Device Drivers And Other Software

    System Recovery Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software After the operating system installation process is complete, you must reinstall drivers. To reinstall drivers, use the Recovery disc included with the notebook: 1. While running Windows, insert the Recovery disc into the optical drive.
  • Page 69 1394 port 4–21 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot 4–13 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light 4–13 AC adapter connecting 1–8 identifying 4–26 Altiris Local Recovery A–2 antennae 4–15 antivirus software 3–2 applications key, Windows 4–12 applications, reinstalling or repairing A–5 audio-in (microphone) jack 4–18 4–19 audio-out (headphone) jack...
  • Page 70 PC Card Slot 4–21 electrical storm, safety issues 3–5 exhaust vents 4–24 firewalls 3–4 key 4–12 function keys 4–12 hard drive bay, indentifying 4–24 4–25 headphone (audio-out) jack 4–18 4–19 HP Software Product License Agreement 2–5 Getting Started 3–9 4–19 4–22 4–25...
  • Page 71 IDE drive light 4–3 IEC 60950 compliance 3–6 IEEE 1394 port 4–21 Info Center button 4–9 infrared port 4–13 Internet connection enabling hardware 1–5 3–8 setting up Internet service 3–9 Internet Connection wizard 3–10 ISP service, setting up 3–9 jacks audio-in (microphone) 4–18 4–19...
  • Page 72 Index setting up Internet service 3–8 surge protection 3–5 virus protection 3–2 modem (RJ-11) jack 1–5 modem cable, connecting 1–5 3–8 monitor port 4–20 MultiMediaCard 4–13 mute button 4–9 mute light 4–3 navigation, software setup 2–2 network cable 4–22 network connections 3–9 networks (RJ-45) jack 4–22 noise suppression circuitry, modem cable 1–6...
  • Page 73 power cord 4–26 connecting 1–8 surge protection 3–5 power/standby button 4–8 4–10 turning off notebook 3–8 turning on notebook (Windows) 1–10 power/standby light 1–10 4–3 4–4 Presentation mode button 4–9 privacy protection features 3–4 Recovery disc A–1 regional settings (currency, date, time zone, etc.), software setup 2–5 regulatory information notices...
  • Page 74 Index System Restore 3–3 system restore points A–3 telephone (RJ-11) jack 1–5 temperature, safety considerations 3–6 time settings, software setup 2–5 TouchPad 2–3 travel battery connector 4–23 4–25 turning off notebook 3–7 turning on notebook (Windows) 1–10 USB cable 4–18 USB ports, identifying 4–18 4–20 4–22...

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