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Getting Started

Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 307502-003

March 2003

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, begin using the notebook, identify hardware components, and contact Compaq if you need assistance.

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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

Getting Started Third Edition March 2003 First Edition October 2002 Document Part Number: 307502-003

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Using This Guide

This preface explains how to interpret the symbols, text styles, and paths in your notebook documentation.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings and cautions contain important information that can protect you, your work, and your system.

Notes contain additional information about a topic. Some notes provide basic information for inexperienced users. Others provide technical information for advanced users.

The following icons identify warnings, cautions, and notes.

WARNING: The information in a warning alerts you to potential

bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: The information in a caution alerts you to potential

damage to your work, your notebook, or an optional external device.

The information in a note provides supplementary information

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for inexperienced or advanced users.

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Using This Guide

Text Styles

Some text in your notebook documentation is styled typographically to help you interpret the information it contains. The following table explains the text styles used in your notebook documentation.

Style Explanation

keys

commands

Initial Capital Letters

Identifies a key, such as the enter key, on the notebook keyboard or on an optional external keyboard.

A plus sign (+) between 2 or more keys indicates that they are a key combination. To use most key combinations:

■ Press and hold the first key, press and hold

each succeeding key, then release all the keys at the same time.

■ Unless you are instructed to do so, do not

press the keys in a key combination simultaneously.

Identifies characters you are asked to type. For example, to visit the Compaq Web site, you are asked to type address field on your Web browser.

Identify labels or options you can choose on the screen. For example, in a procedure for displaying an icon on the taskbar, you might be asked to select the Always Show Icon On The Taskbar check box.

http://www.compaq.com into the

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Following a Path

Instructions in documentation may direct you to a destination within the operating system, an application, or a utility where you can select settings. The greater than symbol (>) is used to direct you along the path to the settings.

The paths described in your notebook documentation are based on the notebook pointing device default functions:

■ To select, press the left TouchPad button 1 once.

■ To double-click, press the left TouchPad button twice.

■ To right-click, press the right TouchPad button 2 once.

Most paths to Windows destinations begin with “Start >.” To select Start (and display the Windows Start menu), select the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen or press either of the Microsoft logo keys 3 on the keyboard.

Using This Guide

Identifying TouchPad buttons and Microsoft logo keys (Key locations and availability vary by region and model.)

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Using This Guide

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Using This Guide

1 Setting Up the Notebook

Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Inserting a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Opening the Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Connecting the Notebook to External Power . . . . . . 1–4

Turning On the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges. . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Contents

2 Beginning to Use the Notebook

Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Selecting Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Obtaining Modem and Network Information . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Inserting the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Accessing the Documentation Library Menu . . . . . . 2–5

Selecting a Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Finding a Topic Within a Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Contacting Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Using Compaq Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

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Contents

Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider. . . . . . . . 2–9

Index

3 Hardware Components

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Pointing Device and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

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

Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent . . . . . 3–3

Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Connectors and Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Jacks, Fan and Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Optical Drive and PC Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Memory Compartment and Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15

Software Restore and Documentation CDs . . . . . . . 3–15

Cables and Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16

Adapters and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17

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Setting Up the Notebook

Setting Up the Hardware

To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, and the power cord 2. If a battery pack shipped with your notebook, you will also you also need the battery pack 3. During the hardware setup, you will:

1. Insert the battery pack, if available, so the battery can begin to charge.

2. Open the notebook so you can monitor indicator lights during setup.

3. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook so you can begin software setup.

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

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Setting Up the Notebook

Inserting a Battery Pack

If your notebook shipped without an optional battery pack, proceed to the next section, “Opening the Notebook.”

If your notebook shipped with a battery pack:

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

2. Lower the battery pack into the battery bay at a slight angle 1, then press downward until the battery pack is seated 2.

3. Slide the 2 battery pack locking latches to the locked position 3.

Installing a battery pack

CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent

file corruption or damage to components during initial setup, 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.

Setting Up the Notebook

Opening the notebook

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Setting Up the Notebook

Connecting the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external power:

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

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

Connecting the notebook to external power (AC adapters, power cords, and outlets vary by model and region.)

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When the notebook receives AC power:

■ The AC adapter light 1 turns on.

■ An inserted battery pack begins to charge. The battery light 2

turns on when the battery pack begins to charge and turns off when the battery pack 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 off. (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.)

Setting Up the Notebook

Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light

Getting Started 1–5

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Setting Up the Notebook

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.

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Setting Up the Software

A prompt to set up the software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time.

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

CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct device drivers install, during software setup:

■ Run the notebook on external power provided through an

AC adapter or a DC cable, not on battery power.

■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

■ Do not shut down the notebook.

Setting Up the Notebook

■ 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.

The languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation.

■ 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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Setting Up the Notebook

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 to the Windows shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures:

■ Press and hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds.

■ If the notebook remains unresponsive, press Fn+power

button.

■ If the notebook still remains unresponsive, disconnect the

notebook from external power and remove the battery pack.

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.

■ 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.

Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers.

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Using the Notebook Safely

To learn more about protecting yourself, your work, and your notebook from electrical and other risks, read the following warnings:

WARNING: The 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 (ICE 60950).

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 notebooks with built in radio please refer to the WLAN card user guide for the related RF exposure requirements.

Setting Up the Notebook

WARNING: 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-wire power supply cord having 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the

Comfort

health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at <<www.compaq.com/ergo>> or on the product.

Getting Started 1–9

Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and

and on the hard drive

Documentation Library

CD that is included with the

Safety &

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Setting Up the Notebook

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Selecting Regional Settings

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.

For information about selecting regional settings, open the Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button in the upper right corner of the window, then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

Selecting Screen Settings

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.

For information about any of the items in any of the windows accessed from the Appearance and Themes icon, use context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button in the upper right corner of a window, then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

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.

Compaq strongly recommends that you install optional antivirus software before using a modem or network connection. Antivirus software is available from most computer or electronics retailers.

Obtaining Modem and Network Information

For information about connecting an optional internal modem or NIC (network interface card), refer to the Modem and Networking guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook. Instructions for using the Documentation Library CD are provided later in this chapter.

For information about setting up an optional internal wireless LAN device, refer to the documentation included with the device.

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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 on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook. Instructions for using the CD are provided next in this chapter.

If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to the Documentation Library CD, the following information may be helpful:

CAUTION: 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 or a DC cable. (Do not install software while the notebook is running on battery power.) During the installation:

■ Do not unplug the notebook from external power.

■ Do not shut down the notebook.

Beginning to Use the Notebook

■ To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to

the documentation included with the CD. Typically, installation instructions are included in the CD package or are displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.

■ To access preloaded utilities and applications, select

Start > All Programs > Software Setup. Then:

❏ To display the descriptions and space requirements of a

preloaded utility or application without installing it, select the Next button, then select an item. (A description and the space requirements of the item are displayed in the Select Components window.) After viewing the information, select the Cancel button.

❏ To install a preloaded utility or application, select the

item > Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Using the Documentation Library CD

The Documentation Library CD is included with all notebook models.

Inserting the Documentation Library CD

To insert the Documentation Library CD into the optical drive:

1. Turn on the notebook.

2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2.

3. Position the CD over the tray, label side up.

4. Gently press the center of the disc onto the tray spindle 3 until the disc snaps into place. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. (If the media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle, then press it downward into position.)

5. Close the media tray 4.

Inserting the Documentation Library CD into an optical drive

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Accessing the Documentation Library Menu

Typically, when the Documentation Library CD is inserted into the optical drive, the CD menu is displayed on the screen after a pause of up to several seconds.

If the menu is not displayed, for example, if AutoPlay is disabled, you can display the menu manually:

1. Select Start > Run.

2. In the Open field, type:

explorer x:

(where X is your optical drive designation).

3. Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example, Filename.exe.

4. Select the OK button.

To display the drive designation of your optical drive, select

✎

Start > My Computer. A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify a drive.

If messages about Adobe Acrobat Reader are displayed on the

✎

screen as you open the Documentation Library CD, choose to install Acrobat Reader and to accept the Acrobat Reader license agreement. Acrobat Reader is an application that displays the notebook documentation on the screen.

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Selecting a Guide

This section describes the guides on the Documentation Library CD and suggests ways to quickly find a topic within a guide.

For information about using documentation symbols, text styles, and paths, see the Preface, “Using This Guide.”

For Information About These Topics Select This Guide

■ Using the external hardware features

identified in Chapter 3 of this guide

■ Running the notebook on a

battery pack

■ Upgrading memory

■ Power and environmental

specifications

■ Using Standby and Hibernation and

selecting power preferences

■ Using CD and DVD software

■

Updating or restoring Compaq software

■ Using the Setup and Support utilities

Hardware Guide

Software Guide

■ Caring for the notebook and drives

■ Preparing the notebook for transport

■ Traveling with the notebook

Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

internationally

■ Solving notebook problems yourself

■ Getting help from Compaq

■ Governmental and safety information

■ Protecting the notebook from static

Troubleshooting

Regulatory and Safety Notices

electricity

Ergonomic and safety information

Safety & Comfort Guide

Continued

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For Information About These Topics Select This Guide

Beginning to Use the Notebook

■ Using an internal modem

■ Using a network connection

■ Using modem AT commands

■ Selecting a command set for your

notebook

Using AT commands with a Conexant modem

Using AT commands with a Lucent/Agere modem

*Available in English only.

Finding a Topic Within a Guide

To find information within a guide:

■ Use the bookmarks or search features in Acrobat Reader.

❏ Select any plus sign (+) in the left pane of the Acrobat

Reader window to display subheadings.

❏ Select Edit > Find or Edit > Search to search quickly for a

topic. Select the Help button for additional information about Acrobat Reader search, navigation, and print procedures.

Modem and Networking

Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only)

Conexant Command Set (Advanced Users Only)*

Lucent/Agere Command Set (Advanced Users Only)*

■ Use the Index in the guide.

❏ Indexes list specific items under generic headings, such

as “button,” or “jack,” that may be helpful if you do not know the name of an item.

❏ Index listings direct you to the first page of a topic. You

may find more information about the topic by scrolling through a few of the pages that follow.

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Contacting Compaq

If you encounter a notebook problem that you cannot resolve with the information provided, you may need to contact Compaq.

Using Compaq Help and Support

To access Compaq Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support, then select a link. Links to support features within the notebook and to specific areas of the Compaq Web site are provided.

Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers

To obtain a list of worldwide Technical Support telephone numbers, use either of the following methods:

■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance

icon > System icon. Then, near the lower edge of the System Properties window, select the Support Information button.

■ Refer to the printed Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

included with the notebook in English only.

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Preparing to Call Technical Support

To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the notebook and the following information available when you call:

■ Serial number, model number, and model description, which

are provided on the product identification label on the underside of the notebook.

■ Purchase date on the invoice.

■ Conditions under which the problem occurred.

■ Error messages that have been displayed.

■ Operating system version number and registration number.

To display the operating system version number and registration number, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > System icon > General tab.

■ Brand and model of an optional printer.

Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider

In addition to providing the information listed in the preceding section, “Preparing to Call Technical Support,” be sure to delete all passwords or to disclose all passwords to the service provider.

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

2–10 Getting Started

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Hardware Components

Display

Display release latch Opens the notebook.

Getting Started 3–1

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Hardware Components

Pointing Device and Speakers

TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

Left and right TouchPad

buttons*

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing pointing device functions, refer on the

Hardware Guide,

3–2 Getting Started

“Pointing Device and Keyboard” chapter.

activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform additional mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.

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

Documentation Library CD

to the

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Hardware Components

Top

Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent

Top: Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent

Power/standby light On: Power is turned on.

Flashing: Notebook is in Standby or has reached a critical low-battery condition.

Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.

Flashing: A battery pack which is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition.

Vent* Provides airflow to cool internal

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

Getting Started 3–3

components.

To prevent overheating, do

not obstruct vents.

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Hardware Components

Panel Lights

Top: Panel Lights

Wireless LAN activity light Off: An optional internal wireless LAN

AC adapter light On: AC power is being supplied

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) drive light

Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

*For information about using the internal keypad, refer on the

Documentation Library CD

Keyboard” chapter.

3–4 Getting Started

to the

is off or not installed. On: An optional internal wireless LAN

is on and connected to a network. Flashing: An optional internal

wireless LAN is on, but is not connected to a network or properly configured.

through an AC adapter.

On: The internal hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

is on.*

Hardware Guide,

“Pointing Device and

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Power Controls

Hardware Components

Top: Pow e r Cont rols

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 resume from

Hibernation.

If the system has stopped responding and

✎

Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off the notebook.

Display

switch*

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch, refer on the

Library

Getting Started 3–5

CD to the

■ If the notebook is closed while on, turns off the

display.

■ If the notebook is opened while in Standby, turns

on the notebook (resumes from Standby).

Documentation

Software Guide,

“Power” chapter.

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Hardware Components

Keys

Key availability and location varies by region and model.

✎

Top: Keys

Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.

Fn key Combines with other keys to perform

Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an external

Microsoft logo keys (2) Display the Windows Start menu.

Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

*For information about using hotkeys or keypad keys, refer on the

Documentation Library

Keyboard” chapter.

3–6 Getting Started

CD to the

When combined with the function keys through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.*

system tasks. For example, pressing

Fn+F7 decreases screen brightness and

pressing brightness.

numeric keypad.

beneath the pointer.

Hardware Guide,

F2 through F4 and F7

Fn+F8 increases screen

Fn key, the

“Pointing Device and

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Rear Panel

Connectors and Infrared Port

Hardware Components

Rear Panel: Connectors and Infrared Port

Infrared port (available on

select models)

Parallel connector (available

on select models)

External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external

USB connectors (4) Connect optional 2.0- or

AC power connector Connects an AC adapter or an

Getting Started 3–7

Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.

Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer.

monitor or projector.

1.1-compliant USB devices.

optional DC cable.

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Hardware Components

Jacks, Fan and Vent

Rear Panel: Jacks, Fan, and Vent

RJ-45 network jack

(available on select models)

Composite TV-out jack Connects an optional composite

RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. (A modem

Fan and vent* Provide airflow to cool internal

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

Connects an Ethernet network cable. (An Ethernet network cable is included with select models.)

video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card.

cable is included with select models.)

components.

To prevent overheating, do

not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow.

3–8 Getting Started

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Left Side

Hardware Components

Left Side

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.

1394 connector (available on

select models)

Getting Started 3–9

the notebook.

Connects an optional 1394 device such as a camcorder.

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Hardware Components

Right Side

Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks

Right Side: Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks

Volume buttons (2) Adjust, mute, or restore system

Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural

Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones or

3–10 Getting Started

volume.

■ To decrease volume, press the

decrease volume button.

■ To increase volume, press the

increase volume button.

■ To mute or restore volume, press

both buttons at the same time.

microphone.

powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

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Optical Drive and PC Card Slot

Hardware Components

Right Side: Optical Drive and PC Card Slot

Optical drive* Supports an optical disc.

PC Card eject button

(available on models with a PC Card slot)

PC Card slot (available on

select models)

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

Getting Started 3–11

Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot.

Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.

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Hardware Components

Underside

Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay

Underside: Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay

Battery bay* Holds a battery pack.

Battery pack release latch* Releases a battery pack from the

Battery pack locking latches (2)* Secure a battery pack in the

Hard drive retaining screws (4) Secure the internal hard drive in

*All models support a battery pack and include a battery bay, battery pack release latch, 2 battery pack locking latches, and a battery light (The battery light is illustrated earlier in this chapter). As shipped, the battery bay is empty on models which include a battery pack. The battery bay on models which do not include a battery pack contains a removable stabilizer, which protects the battery bay.

3–12 Getting Started

battery bay.

the hard drive bay.

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Memory Compartment and Vent

Hardware Components

Underside: Memory Compartment and Vent

Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots for

Vent* Allows airflow to cool internal

*The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are above the keyboard and on the rear panel of the notebook.

Getting Started 3–13

PC2100-compliant memory modules. The memory compartment may contain one or two memory modules, depending on the notebook model.

components.

To prevent overheating, do

not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a soft surface, such as bedding, clothing or a thick rug, to block airflow.

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Hardware Components

Labels

Underside: Labels

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label*

System label* Provides regulatory information about

Product identification label* Contains the serial number of the

Modem approvals label (on

an optional internal modem)*

Wireless certification label

(on an optional internal wireless device)*

*Label shapes and locations vary by region and model.

Contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update

or troubleshoot the operating system.

the notebook.

notebook and a code describing the original configuration of the notebook. You will need the serial number if you call Compaq customer support.

Lists the countries in which a modem has been approved for use.

Lists the countries in which a wireless device has been approved for use.

3–14 Getting Started

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Hardware Components

Additional Standard Components

The components included with the notebook vary by region, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models.

Software Restore and Documentation CDs

Your notebook includes the following CDs for restoring software and accessing product documentation:

■ A Compaq QuickRestore CD contains all the software

included in the factory image. Restoring from the CD reformats the hard drive and returns the notebook to the factory image. To restore one or more applications without reformatting the hard drive, select Start > Software Setup, then follow the instructions on the screen.

For more information about QuickRestore, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, “Software Updates and Restorations” chapter.

■ The Documentation Library CD includes the following

guides:

❏ Hardware Guide

❏ Software Guide

❏ Modem and Networking

❏ Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only)

❏ Lucent/Agere Command Set (Advanced Users Only)

❏ Conexant Command Set (Advanced Users Only)

❏ Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

❏ Regulatory and Safety Notices

❏ Safety & Comfort Guide

❏ Troubleshooting

For information about using the Documentation Library CD, see Chapter 2, “Beginning to Use the Notebook.”

Getting Started 3–15

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Hardware Components

Cables and Cord

Additional Standard Components: Cables and Cord

Modem cable (included with

select models)

Network cable (included

with select models)

Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an

*Power cords vary in appearance by region.

3–16 Getting Started

Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.

A modem cable has a 6-pin,

✎

RJ-11 telephone connector at each end.

Connects the notebook to an Ethernet network jack.

A network cable has an 8-pin,

✎

RJ-45 network connector at each end.

AC electrical outlet.

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Adapters and Battery Pack

Hardware Components

Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Battery Pack

AC adapter* Converts AC power to DC power.

Country-specific modem

adapter (included by region as required)

Japan-specific outlet

adapter (Japan only)

Battery pack (included with

select models)

*AC adapters vary by region.

Getting Started 3–17

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.

Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.

Runs the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power.

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Hardware Components

3–18 Getting Started

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Index

1394 connector 3–9

AC adapter

AC power connector 3–7 connecting 1–2 light 3–4 location 1–4

AC power connector

connecting 1–2

location 3–7 Acrobat Reader 2–5 adapter 3–17

AC 3–17

country-specific modem

3–17 Japan-specific outlet 3–17 See also AC adapter

antivirus software 2–2 applications key 3–6 applications. See software AT commands 3–15 audio-out jack 3–10 AutoPlay 2–5

, 1–4

, 3–17

, 1–4

, 2–7

battery bay

inserting battery pack into

1–2 location 3–12 stabilizer 3–12

battery light 3–3 battery pack

charging during setup 1–1

1–5 inserting 1–2 location 3–12 locking latches 1–2 release latch 3–12

battery power 1–8 button(s)

PC Card eject 3–11 power 3–5 TouchPad 3–2 volume 3–10 See also key(s); latch(es);

switch, display

, 3–17

cable

AC adapter 1–2 DC 3–7 modem 3–8 network 3–8 security 3–9

caps lock light 3–4 card. See memory

compartment; PC Card

CD(s)

Compaq QuickRestore

3–15 displaying contents of 2–5

, 1–4

, 3–16

, 3–12

Getting Started Index–1

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Index

Documentation Library CD

2–6

inserting 2–4

Certificate of Authenticity

label 3–14 closing the notebook 3–5 commands, AT 3–15 Compaq customer support

, 2–8

2–6 Compaq utilities 2–3

See also software compartment, memory 3–13 composite TV-out jack 3–8

Conexant Command Set (Ad-

vanced Users Only) guide

2–7

connector(s)

1394 3–9

AC power 3–7

external monitor 3–7

infrared port 3–7

parallel 3–7

USB 3–7

See also infrared port; jack cord, power

connecting 1–2

location 3–16

surge protection 1–8