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462939-001.book Page i Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM
Getting Started
HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client
Document Part Number: 462939-001
May 2008
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and begin using
the computer in Windows® XPe.
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462939-001.book Page ii Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are
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462939-001.book Page iii Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Contents Basic setup Unpack the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Insert the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connect the computer to external power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Open the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turn on the computer . . . . . . .
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462939-001.book Page 1 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Basic setup Your computer is designed for use in a business setting. The instructions provided here are general guidelines. Contact your network administrator if you have additional questions about your computer or your company network. If you have already unpacked the box and set up your computer, go to step 6, ✎ “Enter your logon information,” to begin using your computer. 1 Unpack the box Computer color, features, and options may
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462939-001.book Page 2 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Basic setup 2 Insert the battery WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery Å provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased separately as an accessory from HP. 3 Connect the computer to external power 2 Getting Started
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462939-001.book Page 3 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Basic setup WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, Å observe these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-
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462939-001.book Page 4 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Basic setup 5 Turn on the computer T If the computer will not start up, plug the computer into AC power and be sure ✎ that the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. To turn off the computer: 1. Save your work, and close all programs. 2. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off. If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer. 6
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462939-001.book Page 5 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Basic setup Automatic logon The factory setting for the computer is automatic logon. Only the network administrator can change automatic logon properties. ✎ With automatic logon, the Log On to Windows dialog box is bypassed, which brings you directly to the Windows desktop. So, to log on as a different user, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold down the left Shift key, and then click Start. 2. Click Shut Down, and then click Log Of
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462939-001.book Page 6 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Basic setup 7 Connect to a computer network The computer may have the following networking features: ■ Modem ■ Local area network (LAN) ■ Wireless local area network (WLAN) If you plan to connect the computer to a home office LAN or WLAN, refer to the HP Mobile Thin Client reference guides on the Web for information on networking. If you need assistance to connect to a company LAN or WLAN, or information on remote access, contact your
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462939-001.book Page 7 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The ✎ illustrations in this chapter identify the standard components included on most computer models. Top components Pointing devices Component Component Pointing stick Right point stick button 1 5 Left pointing stick button TouchPad scroll zone 2 6 TouchPad Right TouchPad button 3 7 Left TouchPad button 4 Getting Started 7
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462939-001.book Page 8 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Lights Component Component Wireless lights (2)* TouchPad light 1 5 † Power lights (2) Caps lock light 2 6 Battery light Num lock light 3 7 Drive light Volume mute light 4 8 *The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed. † The 2 power lights displa
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462939-001.book Page 9 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Buttons Component Component Power button TouchPad on/off button 1 5 Info button Volume mute button 2 6 Wireless button Volume scroll zone 3 7 Presentation button 4 Getting Started 9
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462939-001.book Page 10 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Front components Component Component Wireless light Drive light 1 4 Power light Display release latch 2 5 Battery light 3 10 Getting Started
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462939-001.book Page 11 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Left-side components Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. ✎ Component Component Power connector USB port* 1 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack Vent 2 5 USB port* 3 *For information regarding the status of the USB ports, contact your network administrator. Getting Started 11
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462939-001.book Page 12 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Component Component Power connector Vent 1 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack Optical drive (select models only) 2 5 USB port* 3 *For information regarding the status of the USB port, contact your network administrator. 12 Getting Started
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462939-001.book Page 13 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Right-side components Component Component * PC Card slot* USB port 1 5 Media Card Reader* External monitor port 2 6 Audio-out (headphone) jack Vent 3 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack Expansion port 3 4 8 *For information regarding the status of the PC Card slot, Media Card Reader, and USB port, contact your network administrator. Getting Started 13
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462939-001.book Page 14 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Rear components Component Component RJ-45 (network) jack Security cable slot 1 2 14 Getting Started
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462939-001.book Page 15 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Bottom components Component Component Speaker Battery release latches (2) 1 4 WLAN module and memory Battery bay 2 5 module compartment Vents (5) Flash drive bay 3 6 Getting Started 15
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462939-001.book Page 16 Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:03 AM Quick tour Wireless antennae Wireless antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. The computer display must be open, and the antennae free from obstruction, ✎ before you can connect to a wireless network. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the “Regulatory, safety, and environmental notices” section in this guide, and then refer to the
