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Startup and Reference Guide

Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 311245-001

June 2003

Part 1: Startup

The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your notebook for the first time.

Part 2: Reference

The Reference part of this guide explains how to identify and use the hardware and software features on your notebook.

Contents

1Startup

2Hardware

3Keyboard

4Power

5Drives and Drive Media

6Multimedia

7Communications

8Hardware Options and Upgrades

9Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities

A Specifications

Index

Part 1

Startup

This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook.

To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time, follow the procedures in this “Startup” part.

To learn more about using your notebook, refer to the remaining “Reference” part of this book. To find information about a specific topic:

Refer to the chapter Contents on the first page of each chapter, or

Refer to the Index.

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Setting Up the Hardware

To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery pack 3.

During hardware setup, you will:

Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power.

Open the notebook.

Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook.

You will then proceed to software setup.

Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and the battery pack (Power cords vary by region and country.)

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Inserting a Battery Pack

To insert the battery pack into the battery bay:

1.Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface.

2.Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 1.

3.Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2.

Inserting a battery pack

ÄCAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components, do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power.

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Opening the Notebook

To open the notebook:

1.Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

2.Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display 2.

Opening the notebook

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Connecting the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external AC power:

1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1.

2.Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an electrical outlet 3.

When the notebook is receiving external power, the battery light 4 turns on.

Connecting the notebook to external power (Power cords and outlets vary by region and country.)

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Charging a New Battery Pack

The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is indicated by the battery light.

The battery light is on and amber while a battery pack inserted into the notebook is charging.

The battery light is on and green when a battery pack inserted into the notebook is fully charged.

Compaq recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light turns green. (A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook after initial software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has been fully charged.)

Identifying the battery light

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Turning On the Notebook

To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup.

Turning on the notebook

If the notebook does not turn on:

Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an electrical outlet.

Make sure that the outlet is providing power. (To confirm that the outlet is providing power, plug another device into the outlet.)

If you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is firmly seated.

Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet (English only) included with the notebook to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

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Setting Up the Software

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. During the installation:

Do not unplug the notebook from external power.

Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation.

Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

Installing Basic Software

When the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time, a prompt to set up the operating system and other basic software is displayed on the screen.

Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the on-screen instructions, read the following caution and other installation information.

After beginning the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.

If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation.

Regional settings and most other preferences that you may select as you set up the basic software can be selected or changed later, after the operating system is installed.

When you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the software setup.

During setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times. These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup. They will not occur during standard Windows startups.

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Installing Optional Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now, the following information may be helpful.

To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to the instructions included with the CD. If printed instructions are not included in the CD package, they may be displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.

To view or install preloaded utilities or applications, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. Then:

To display the descriptions and space requirements of a preloaded item without installing it, select the Next button, then select an item. After viewing the information that is displayed, select the Cancel button.

To install a preloaded item, select the check box for the item, select the Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Setting Regional and Display Preferences

Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system. To access the Regional Options window, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options icon.

Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating system Appearance and Themes window. To access the Appearance and Themes window, select Start > Control

Panel > Appearance and Themes icon. To access the settings that control the size of the items displayed on the screen, select the Change Resolution task.

Turning Off the Notebook

Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.

If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in the sequence provided:

If the notebook is running Microsoft Windows XP Professional: press ctrl+alt+delete. Select the Shut Down button, then select Shut down from the drop down list.

Press and hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds.

Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For instructions see “Replacing a Battery Pack” in Chapter 4.

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Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges

To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:

Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers.

Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to the telephone line.

During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.

Protecting the Notebook Against

Viruses

When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally.

Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated.

The Norton AntiVirus 2003 software installed on your notebook provides 60 days of free virus updates.

For Norton AntiVirus 2003 instructions and more information about virus updates, refer to the Help file within the application or select Start > Help and Support.

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Using the Notebook Safely

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

For more safety and regulatory information, as well as instructions for protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the

Regulatory and Safety Notices guide.

The Documentation Library CD is included with your notebook.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

If provided with a three-conductor power cord with a three-pin attachment plug, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo, on the

hard drive, or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product.

ÅWARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Reference

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Hardware

Contents

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Keys and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Audio Buttons and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Connectors and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Bays and Memory Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Docking Connector and Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16

Cables and Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16

Adapters and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

Restoration and Documentation CDs . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18

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Hardware

Display

Display

Display release latch

Opens the notebook.

 

 

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Hardware

Top

TouchPad

Top: TouchPad

1

TouchPad on/off button

Enables/disables the TouchPad.

 

 

 

2

TouchPad*

Moves the pointer and selects or

 

 

activates items on the screen.

 

 

 

3

TouchPad light

On: TouchPad is enabled.

 

 

 

4

TouchPad scroll zones (2)*

Scroll upward or downward.

5Left and right TouchPad buttons*

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, see “Setting TouchPad Preferences” in Chapter 3.

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Keys and Antenna

Top: Keys and Antenna

1

Fn key

Combines with other keys to perform

 

 

system tasks. For example, pressing

 

 

Fn+F7 increases screen brightness.

 

 

 

2

Function keys (12)

Perform system and application tasks.

 

 

When combined with the Fn key, the

 

 

function keys F1 and F3 through F12

 

 

perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

 

 

 

3

Keypad keys (15)

Can be used like the keys on an

 

 

external numeric keypad.

 

 

 

4

Applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items

 

 

beneath the pointer.

 

 

 

5

Antenna (available on select

Sends and receives wireless device

 

models and not visible from

signals.

 

outside the notebook)*

 

 

 

 

6

Microsoft logo key

Displays the Windows Start menu.

*The notebook has 2 antennas. The second is on the right side of the notebook. For optimal transmissions, keep the areas immediately over the antennas free from obstructions.

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Hardware

Power Controls

Top: Power Controls

1

Power button*

When the notebook is:

 

 

Off, press to turn on the notebook.

 

 

On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation.

 

 

In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby.

 

 

In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from

 

 

Hibernation.

 

 

If the system has stopped responding and

 

 

Windows shutdown procedures cannot be

 

 

used, press and hold for at least 4 seconds

 

 

to turn off the notebook.

 

 

 

2

Display

If the notebook is closed while on, turns off the

 

switch*

display.

If the notebook is opened while in Standby, turns on the notebook (resumes from Standby).

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch, see “Setting Power Control Preferences” in Chapter 4.

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Hardware

Lights

Top: Lights

1

Num lock light

On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on.

 

 

 

2

Caps lock light

On: Caps lock is on.

 

 

 

3

Mute light

On: Volume is muted.

 

 

 

4

Wireless device light

On: An optional internal wireless device is

 

(available on select

turned on.

 

models)

 

 

 

 

5

Battery light

On: The notebook is receiving adequate

 

 

external power.

 

 

On amber: A battery pack is charging.

 

 

On green: A battery pack is fully charged.

 

 

Flashing: A battery pack is malfunctioning

 

 

and may need to be replaced.

 

 

 

6

IDE (Integrated Drive

On: The internal hard drive or optical drive is

 

Electronics) drive light

being accessed.

 

 

 

7

Power/standby light

On: Notebook is turned on.

 

 

Flashing: Notebook is in Standby.

 

 

 

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Audio Buttons and Speakers

Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers

1

Increase volume button

Increases system volume.

 

 

 

2

Decrease volume button

Decreases system volume.

 

 

 

3

Mute button

Mutes or restores volume.

 

 

 

4

Stereo speakers (2)

Produce stereo sound.

 

 

 

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Front Panel

Front Panel

1

SD Card light

On: An SD Card or MMC is being

 

 

accessed.

 

 

 

2

SD (Secure Digital)

Supports SD Cards and

 

Card slot

MMCs (multimedia cards).

 

 

 

3

Microphone jack

Connects an optional monaural or stereo

 

 

microphone.

 

 

 

4

Audio-out jack

Connects optional headphones or

 

 

powered stereo speakers. Also connects

 

 

the audio function of an audio/video

 

 

device such as a television or VCR.

 

 

 

5

Wireless device button

Turns an optional internal wireless device

 

(available on select

on or off.

 

models)

 

 

 

 

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Rear Panel

Connectors and Jacks

Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks

1

External monitor connector

Connects an optional VGA external

 

 

monitor or projector.

 

 

 

2

S-Video jack

Connects an optional S-Video device,

 

 

such as a television, VCR, camcorder,

 

 

projector, or video capture card.

 

 

 

3

USB connectors (3)

Connect optional 2.0-compliant USB

 

 

devices.

 

 

 

4

RJ-45 network jack

Connects an Ethernet network cable.

 

 

(An Ethernet network cable is included

 

 

with select models.)

 

 

 

5

RJ-11 telephone jack

Connects a modem cable. (A modem

 

 

cable is included with select models.)

 

 

 

6

Parallel connector (available

Connects an optional parallel device

 

on select models)

such as a printer.

 

 

 

7

1394 connector

Connects an optional 1394 device

 

 

such as a camcorder.

 

 

 

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Vent

Rear Panel: Vent

Exhaust vent*

Provides airflow to cool internal components.

 

Ä To prevent overheating, do not

 

obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard

 

surface, such as a printer, or a soft

 

surface, such as pillows or thick rugs

 

or clothing, to block airflow.

*The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the underside of the notebook.

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Left Side

Left Side

1

PC Card slot

Supports an optional Type I or Type II

 

 

32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.

 

 

 

2

PC Card eject button

Ejects an optional PC Card from the

 

 

PC Card slot.

 

 

 

3

Optical drive*

Supports an optical disc.

*The type of optical drive, for example a CD, DVD, or combination CD/DVD drive, varies by model.

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Right Side

Right Side

1

Antenna (available on select

Sends and receives wireless device

 

models and not visible from

signals.

 

outside the notebook)*

 

2

Infrared port

Provides wireless communication

 

 

between the notebook and an optional

 

 

IrDA-compliant device.

 

 

 

3

Power connector

Connects an AC adapter cable.

 

 

 

4

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to

 

 

the notebook.

*The notebook has 2 antennas. The second is on the right side of the notebook. For optimal transmissions, keep the areas immediately over the antennas free from obstructions.

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Underside

Bays and Memory Compartment

Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment

1

Battery bay

Holds a battery pack.

 

 

 

2

Battery pack release latch

Releases a battery pack from the

 

 

battery bay.

 

 

 

3

Memory compartment

Contains 1 memory slot for an

 

 

optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB,

 

 

or 1024-MB memory module. As

 

 

shipped, the memory slot may be

 

 

filled with a replaceable memory

 

 

module or vacant, depending on the

 

 

notebook model.

 

 

 

4

Hard drive bay

Holds the internal hard drive.

 

 

 

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Hardware

Docking Connector and Vents

Underside: Docking Connector and Vent

1

Docking connector*

Connects the notebook to an optional

 

 

port replicator.

 

 

 

2

Vents (3)

Allow airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

Ä To prevent overheating, use the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents. Do not allow a soft surface, such as bedding, clothing or a thick rug, to block airflow.

*As shipped, the docking connector is not visible. The docking connector is beneath the docking connector cover, which protects the connector when the connector is not in use.

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