Compaq Notebook Series - Manual (Page 13)

Setting Up the Notebook
Getting Started 1–5
Turning On the Notebook
To turn on the notebook, briefly press the power button 1. When
the notebook is on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and you
are prompted to begin software setup.
If the notebook does not turn on, see Chapter 3,
“Troubleshooting,” in this guide.
Turning on the notebook