Compaq 2510p - Notebook PC Getting Started Guide

Getting Started iii
Contents
1 First-time setup
Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting up the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Step 1: Insert the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Step 2: Connect the computer to external
power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 3: Turn on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 4: Set up the software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 5: Create recovery discs
(recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
2 Quick tour
Identifying required hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Front components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Right-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Wireless antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
3Next steps
Protecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Protecting the computer from viruses . . . . . . . . 3–1
Protecting your system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Protecting your privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Protecting the computer from power surges. . . . 3–2
Using the computer safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Compaq 2510p - Notebook PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 (1.2 GHz)
Display	12.1 inch WXGA (1280x800)
RAM	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage	80 GB / 120 GB
Graphics	Intel GMA 950
Operating System	Windows Vista Business
Battery	6-cell Li-ion
Dimensions	28.2 x 21.4 x 2.54 cm
Wireless	802.11a/b/g
Ports	2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, RJ-45, docking connector
Optical Drive	Optional external