HP (Hewlett-Packard) SQ575UP#ABA manuale d’uso

HP Notebook PC Startup Guide[...]

2 Startup Guide Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. s[...]

Startup Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP product contains software programs. CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFEREDONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMEN[...]

4 Startup Guide PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM. If your HP product was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP product with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system software by Micros[...]

Startup Guide 5 Edition History Edition 1 .......................................... October 2000 Edition 2 .......................................... January 2001 Edition 3 ........................................... August 2001 This manual is printed on recycled paper.[...]

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Startup Guide 7 Contents Introducing Your Computer .............................................................................................9 Taking Inventory ..........................................................................................................10 To find more information .....................................................[...]

8 Startup Guide To get help from the HP notebook web site ........................................................... 42 To call HP for service and support .........................................................................43 Obtaining Repair Service .............................................................................................[...]

Startup Guide 9 Introducing Your Computer[...]

Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory 10 Startup Guide Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer • Microsoft Windows manual •[...]

Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Startup Guide 11 Identifying Parts of the Notebook Top and right side view 1 One-Touch buttons 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive 2 Power switch 9 Microphone 3 Status lights (see “Status lights” on page 15) 10 CD-ROM or DVD eject button 4 Pad Lock touch pad on/off button 11 Blue [...]

Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 12 Startup Guide Front view 14 Headphone audio jack 15 Status panel mode select button (on selected models) 16 Status panel (on selected models) 17 Multimedia buttons (on selected models) (see “Multimedia Buttons” in the Reference Guide ) 18 Latch (to open computer)[...]

Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Startup Guide 13 Rear and left side view 19 AC adapter (power) jack 26 Microphone jack 20 PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard) 27 Kensington lock slot (security connector) 21 Serial port 28 PC card slots 22 Parallel port 29 System-off button (for resetting computer) 23 VGA port (external[...]

Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 14 Startup Guide Bottom view 32 Battery 33 Battery latch 34 RAM expansion cover 35 Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside)[...]

Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Startup Guide 15 Status lights 1 Power 2 Battery 3 Caps lock (capital letters) 4 Num lock (numeric keypad) 5 Scroll lock 6 Floppy disk drive access 7 Hard disk drive access 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access[...]

Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer 16 Startup Guide Setting Up the Computer To install the battery Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert the back edge first, as shown, then press down the fron[...]

Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Startup Guide 17 To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Using an un[...]

Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer 18 Startup Guide To connect a phone line Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem phone jack on the computer. Be sure it clicks int[...]

Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Startup Guide 19 To turn on the computer Press the blue standby button located above the center of the keyboard. Windows starts automatically. If you are turning on the computer for the first time, go to “To set up Windows,” below. The power status light next to the power switch (see “Status l[...]

Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer 20 Startup Guide Note You may be required to enter your Windows ID number. To locate it, look on the Certificate of Authenticity packaged with the Microsoft Windows manual or look for a sticker in the battery compartment. If you have any connection problems with your modem, try redialing. If that do[...]

Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Startup Guide 21 To reset your computer If Windows or your computer stops responding, you can reset the computer and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. –or, if this fails– Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down. 2. If the computer does[...]

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Startup Guide 23 Using Your Computer[...]

Using Your Computer Operating the Computer 24 Startup Guide Operating the Computer To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key —a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate key. Hot key Does this Fn+F1 Decreases the display’s brightness (TFT s[...]

Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Startup Guide 25 1 Pad Lock (touch pad on/off button) 2 Touch pad (pointing device) 3 Scroll up/down toggle 4 Click buttons • Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to move. • Use the click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a mouse, to[...]

Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 26 Startup Guide Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably. Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended [...]

Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Startup Guide 27 Using your mobile computer • Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. Your HP notebook computer has a built-in palm rest,[...]

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Startup Guide 29 Traveling with Your Computer[...]

Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption 30 Startup Guide Managing Power Consumption When you are not using your computer, you will want to maximize battery operating time without compromising performance. It is not necessary to turn the computer off in order to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Windows uses Advanced [...]

Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Startup Guide 31 System Hibernation Action Saves the current session to disk, then shuts down. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you to recover the current session. Restores network connections. When Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then press and hold Shift and click Hibernat[...]

Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power 32 Startup Guide Using Battery Power You can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low. To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light reports the following inf[...]

Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Startup Guide 33 From the Windows taskbar The System Tray on the Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed battery status information (see Windows help for details). The icon looks like a battery when AC is not connected. • Place pointer over the power icon to display the perc[...]

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Startup Guide 35 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer[...]

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules 36 Startup Guide Installing RAM Modules The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM expansion modules. Use HP PC-133 or higher SDRAM modules only. CAUTION Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Handle the RAM module only by its[...]

Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Removing RAM Modules Startup Guide 37 Removing RAM Modules You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery. 3. Remove the RAM expansion cover located on the bottom of the computer. 4. Release th[...]

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Startup Guide 39 Service and Support[...]

Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 40 Startup Guide Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified in the Warranty Duration tabl[...]

Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Startup Guide 41 6. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AN[...]

Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 42 Startup Guide Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for your computer. If you have questions or problems, here are the resources available to you: • Look up information in the electronic Reference Guide . • Visit the HP[...]

Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Startup Guide 43 • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help tools • the basic services included with your warranty, as well as descriptions of enhanced and custom services • latest support telephone numbers for HP products To use HP Instant Support Available at [...]

Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 44 Startup Guide To locate the Customer Care Center in your area, check the following table. HP Customer Care Centers will assist you for free during the term of the warranty; you are responsible only for the cost of the telephone call. Check the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks)[...]

Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Startup Guide 45 Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks North America Euro p e United States +1 ( 970 ) 635-1000 Austria +43 ( 0 ) 7114 20 Canada +1 ( 905 ) 206-4663 Bel g ium ( Dutch ) +32 ( 0 ) 2 626 8806 Latin America Bel g ium ( French ) +32 ( 0 ) 2 626 8807 Mexico Cit y +52 58 9922 Czech Re p [...]

Service and Support Obtaining Repair Service 46 Startup Guide Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair service To receive warranty repair service for Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion Notebook Series, contact the appropriate HP Customer Care Center. Check “To call HP for service and support” on page 43 for the phone number. Note HP Pavilion [...]

Service and Support Obtaining Repair Service Startup Guide 47 To prepare your computer for shipment 1. Important. Back up the contents of your hard disk drive to floppy disks, tape, or a network drive. While your computer is being repaired, the hard disk may be replaced or reformatted. 2. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the return of removable com[...]

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Startup Guide 49 Solving Problems with Your Computer[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 50 Startup Guide Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions to a few common problems and troubleshooting techniques for your HP notebook PC. Here in the Startup Guide, you will find suggestions about situations that might occur when you cannot access information on your [...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Startup Guide 51 Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems If the touch pad is difficult to control • Customize the touch pad by modifying Mouse properties: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse. If the pointing devices don’t work • Don’t touch the touch p[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 52 Startup Guide Power and battery problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a newly charged battery. If the computer keeps beeping • The computer beeps repeatedly or displays a warnin[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Startup Guide 53 Startup problems If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Slide the power switch to try turning on the unit. • Reset the computer by inserting a straightened paper clip into the system-off button on the left side of the com[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Testing Hardware Operation 54 Startup Guide Testing Hardware Operation The e-Diagtools program included with your computer provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using individual hardware tests. The tests are designed to run after the system reboo[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Testing Hardware Operation Startup Guide 55 9. Select and run the appropriate tests. Tests are listed only for detected hardware. Press the following keys to run tests: Enter Runs the highlighted test. F5 or Space Marks or unmarks the highlighted test. F6 Marks or unmarks all tests in the current menu. F7 Marks o[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 56 Startup Guide Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover an original build. If you need to recover a specific application, you can reinstall the software directly from your hard drive; for instructions, see “To recover an application” in[...]

Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Startup Guide 57 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 15 minutes. If you want to create the hibernate partitio[...]

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Startup Guide 59 Specifications and Regulatory Information[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and BIOS Specifications 60 Startup Guide Hardware and BIOS Specifications You will find detailed information about your computer's hardware and BIOS specifications in the Reference Guide. Because we are constantly improving our products, the specifications shown below are subject to change. Fo[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Startup Guide 61 Safety Information Power cords The power cord supplied with the notebook AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information 62 Startup Guide Battery safety Note The following batteries are compatible only with selected HP notebook computers: – HP F2109/NiMH – HP F2024A/LiIon 9-cell – HP F2193/LiIon 6-cell While your computer may be shipped with any of these batteries, only the HP F2024A/LiIon 9-cell batt[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Startup Guide 63 Laser safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the HP notebook PC are certified as Class 1 laser devices according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN6082[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 64 Startup Guide Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the HP notebook PC complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the computer not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the HP notebook PC [...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Startup Guide 65 Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.A. +1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: Noteboo[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 66 Startup Guide European Union The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different cou[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Startup Guide 67 Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval JATE approval number: A00-0143JP, A00-0434JP Name of Equipment: T18M038.00, T18N040.00 Russia Продукт серт ифициров ан в системе ГОСТ Р Модем серти фициров ан в систем?[...]

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 68 Startup Guide Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer’s Address: Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A. declares that the follow[...]

Startup Guide 69 Index A AC adapter connecting, 17 location, 13 B battery installing, 16 latch location, 14 location, 14 low power warning, 33 recharging, 16 safety, 62 status, 32 status light, 15 troubleshooting, 52 BIOS updating, 42 C Caps lock status light, 15 CD-ROM drive access light, 15 location, 11 click buttons location, 11 using, 25 comput[...]

70 Startup Guide Recovery CD diagnostics, 55 using, 56 Reference Guide (electronic), 10 registering computer, 20 regulatory information, 64 reinstalling Windows, 56 repair service, 46 shipment, 47 under warranty, 46 resetting computer, 21 S safety battery, 62 laser, 63 power, 61 voltage, 61 scroll lock status light, 15 scroll toggle location, 11 us[...]