HP Notebook PC - Manual (Page 7)

Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook ..................................................................... 1
Identifying Parts of the Notebook........................................................................ 2
Series ze4200 ................................................................................................. 2
Series ze5200 ................................................................................................. 5
Status Lights................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your Notebook ................................................................................ 10
Step 1: Insert the battery .............................................................................. 10
Step 2: Connect AC power........................................................................... 11
Step 3: Connect a phone line........................................................................ 12
Step 4: Turn on the notebook ....................................................................... 13
Step 5: Set up Windows ............................................................................... 13
Using the Documentation Library CD ............................................................... 14
Basic Operation ..................................................................................................... 15
Operating Your Notebook.................................................................................. 16
Default power settings.................................................................................. 17
To reset the notebook ................................................................................... 18
To change the boot device............................................................................ 18
To use the TouchPad.................................................................................... 19
To use the function hot keys ........................................................................ 20
Using CDs or DVDs .......................................................................................... 21
To play DVD movies ................................................................................... 21
Batteries and Power Management ....................................................................... 23
Using Battery Power.......................................................................................... 24
To check battery status................................................................................. 24
To respond to a low-battery warning ........................................................... 25
To recharge the battery................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting and Maintenance....................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Your Notebook ....................................................................... 28
Display Problems ......................................................................................... 28
Hard disk drive problems ............................................................................. 28
Keyboard and pointing device problems...................................................... 29
Performance problems ................................................................................. 29
Power and battery problems......................................................................... 30
Startup problems .......................................................................................... 31
Startup Guide vii