b
Getting Started
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 272637-001
June 2002
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
begin using the notebook, troubleshoot problems, and contact
Compaq if you need assistance. The last chapter introduces you
to the exterior features of the notebook.
© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, and Presario are trademarks of Compaq
Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any
kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq
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
First Edition June 2002
Reference Number: N1005/900
Document Part Number: 272637-001
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. Always read warnings
and cautions.
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 protects against bodily
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harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: The information in a caution protects against damage
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to your work, your notebook, or an optional external device.
The information in a note provides supplementary information
✎
for inexperienced or advanced users.
Getting Started iii
Using This Guide
Text Styles
Some text in your notebook documentation is styled
typographically to help you interpret the information it contains.
For example, keyboard keys are styled like this:
that display on the screen are styled like this: Next button.
The following table identifies and explains the text styles used in
your notebook documentation.
Style Explanation
key. Buttons
shift
keys
commands
Initial Capital
Letters
Identifies a key, such as 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:
■
Briefly press the first key, then briefly press
each succeeding key.
or
■
Press and hold the first key, press and hold
each succeeding key, then release all the keys
simultaneously.
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 would
type http://www.compaq.com
on your Web browser.
Identifies words that appear on the screen. For
example, in a procedure for displaying an icon on
the taskbar, you might be asked to select a Show
Icon On The Taskbar check box.
key, on the
enter
into the address field
iv Getting Started
Paths and Views
Following a Path
Many instructions in the documentation direct you to locations
within the operating system, an application, or a utility where you
can select settings. The greater than symbol (>) is used to direct
you from destination to destination along the path to the settings.
As you follow paths, do nothing at each destination along the way
except select the next destination. The paths in your notebook
documentation:
Explain whether to look for an icon, a tab, or a button on the
■
screen. Tabs are displayed along the top edge of individual
windows.
Are based on the notebook pointing device functions set at
■
the factory:
To select, press the left TouchPad button 1 once.
❏
To double-click, press the left TouchPad button twice.
❏
Using This Guide
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
Identifying TouchPad buttons and the Microsoft logo keys
Getting Started v
keys 3 on the keyboard.
Using This Guide
Choosing a View Mode
This documentation is based on your notebook running either
Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional. These
operating systems are similar and may be set to run in one of two
view modes:
Category view (default mode)
■
Classic view (similar to Windows 2000 operating system
■
view mode)
As installed, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional
runs in Category view. To compare Category view with Classic
view or to select either view:
1. Right-click the Start button > Properties > Start Menu tab.
2. Select the Classic or Category radio button. (The views are
displayed in the illustration on the Start Menu tab.)
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
vi Getting Started
Contents
Using This Guide
1 Setting Up the Notebook
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Installing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Connecting the Notebook to External Power . . . . . . 1–3
Opening the Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Turning On the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Using the Notebook Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Beginning to Use the Notebook
Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Selecting Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Installing Software in Windows XP Professional . . . 2–3
Installing Software in Windows XP Home . . . . . . . . 2–4
Accessing Notebook Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Opening the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Using the Documentation Library CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
3 Troubleshooting
Quick Solutions Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Is the Notebook Receiving Power? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Is the Notebook Turned On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Getting Started vii
Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation? . . . . . . . 3–3
Is the Notebook Overheated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Is the System Unresponsive?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Is an External Device Not Working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Are You Using All Available Documentation?. . . . . 3–5
Is Software Functioning Abnormally? . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Contacting Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider. . . . . . . . 3–8
4 Identifying External Hardware
Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Keyboard and Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Power and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys. . . . . . . . . 4–6
Function and Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Vents and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
Underside Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
Memory and Mini PCI Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15
Documentation and Restore CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15
Cord and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
Adapters and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Index
viii Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Setting Up the Hardware
To set up the notebook for the first time, you will need the
notebook, the AC Adapter
pack
pack, connect the computer to external power, open the display,
and turn on the computer.
. During the hardware setup, you will: install the battery
3
, the power cord 2, and the battery
1
1
Identifying the AC Adapter, the power cord, and the battery
pack (AC Adapters and power cords vary by region.)
Getting Started 1–1
Setting Up the Notebook
Installing the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack:
1. Place the notebook upside down on a flat surface, preferably
on top of a clean cloth.
2. Slide the battery pack
into the battery compartment until it
1
clicks into place. (The battery will install only one way.)
Installing the battery pack
1–2 Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Connecting the Notebook to External Power
To connect the notebook to external power:
1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.
2. Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector
3. Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter
electrical outlet
3
.
and into an
2
1
When the notebook receives AC power, the AC Adapter light
turns on.
Connecting the notebook to external power (AC Adapters,
power cords, and electrical outlets vary by region)
4
.
Getting Started 1–3
Setting Up the Notebook
Opening the Notebook
To open the notebook, briefly press the display release latch 1 as
you raise the display
Opening the notebook
2
.
1–4 Getting Started
Turning On the Notebook
To turn on the notebook, briefly press the power button1. When
the notebook is on, the power/standby light
are prompted to begin software setup.
If the notebook does not turn on, see Chapter 3,
“Troubleshooting,” in this guide.
Setting Up the Notebook
turns on, and you
2
Turning on the notebook
Getting Started 1–5
Setting Up the Notebook
Setting Up the Software
A prompt to set up your software is displayed on the screen when
the notebook is turned on for the first time.
Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the
online 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:
Ä
Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
■
Do not shut down the notebook.
■
Do not remove or insert a drive.
■
After you begin 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.
Turning Off the Notebook
Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the
Windows shutdown procedure provided below for your operating
system. For information about using these procedures, see “Paths
and Views,” in “Using This Guide” at the front of this guide.
To shut down the notebook, select Start > Turn Off Computer >
Turn Off button.
If the notebook does not respond to a Windows shutdown
procedure, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” in the section “Is
the System Unresponsive?”
1–6 Getting Started
Using the Notebook Safely
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 the
■
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.
To learn more about protecting yourself, your work, and your
notebook from electrical and other risks:
Read the ergonomic and safety information included with the
■
notebook.
Read the following warning:
■
Setting Up the Notebook
WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, see
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Notices
on the
injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important
■
safety feature.
Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
■
that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
■
cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them
■
so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.
Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging a cord from an
■
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
Disconnect the modem from a telephone line when you are not
■
using it, and do not use the modem during an electrical storm.
Getting Started 1–7
Documentation Library
CD. To reduce the risk of personal
Regulatory and Safety
Setting Up the Notebook
1–8 Getting Started
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 operating system.
To access regional settings Windows XP Home or Windows XP
Professional select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language
and Regional Options.
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
If you would like to see more items on your screen or to see the
items on your screen displayed larger, change the screen
resolution setting in your operating system.
2
To access the screen resolution setting, in Windows XP Home or
Windows XP Professional select Start > Control Panel >
Appearance and Themes icon > Change The Screen Resolution
task > Settings tab.
Getting Started 2–1
Beginning to Use the Notebook
To change the screen resolution setting:
1. Press and hold down the left TouchPad button as you move
the slider on the Settings tab. The image on the monitor
illustrated above the slide bar changes as you move the
slide bar.
2. When the image on the illustrated monitor is the image you
would like to use on the notebook, select the OK button, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
For information about setting other screen preferences in the
Display Properties window, 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.
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 any damage they have caused.
Compaq strongly recommends that you install optional antivirus
software before using your modem or a network connection.
Antivirus software is available from most computer or electronics
retailers.
2–2 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
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 guide.
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 to be sure that the correct
drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is
Ä
connected to external power through the AC Adapter. (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.
■
Do not remove or insert a drive.
■
To install an application or a utility from a CD, see the
documentation included with the CD. In most cases, installation
instructions are included in the CD package or are displayed on
the screen when the CD is inserted.
The installation procedure may differ slightly between Windows
XP Professional and XP home. Both scenarios are discussed in
the following procedures:
Installing Software in Windows XP Professional
■
Installing Software in Windows XP Home
■
Installing Software in Windows XP Professional
To install a preloaded Compaq utility in Windows XP
Professional, select Start > Setup Compaq Software icon, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Getting Started 2–3
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Installing Software in Windows XP Home
To install a preloaded Compaq utility in Windows XP Home:
If the Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on the
■
Desktop, select the icon, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
If the Setup Up Compaq Software icon does not display on
■
the Desktop, select Start > Run, then:
On the command line type:
❏
c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload programs /s
The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed in the All
Programs menu.
Select Start > All Programs, then follow the instructions
❏
on the screen.
To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon, then select the Next button. After
viewing the utility information, select the Cancel button.
2–4 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Accessing Notebook Documentation
Information about using the notebook can be found on the
Documentation Library CD supplied with the notebook.
To insert the Documentation Library CD:
1. Make sure that the notebook computer is on.
2. Press the media release button
on the drive bezel to release
1
the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully
.
extended
2
3. Holding the CD by the edges, position the CD in the tray with
the label side up. If the tray is not fully extended the CD may
need to be tilted to be inserted.
4. Gently press the CD onto the spindle
until it snaps into
3
place.
5. Push the media tray back in until it closes with a click.
Inserting the
Getting Started 2–5
Documentation Library
CD into a CD drive
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Opening the Documentation Library CD
Displaying the Documentation Library Menu
When the Documentation Library CD is inserted into a drive and
if autorun is enabled on the notebook, the CD menu is displayed
on the screen after a pause of up to several seconds.
If autorun is disabled and the menu is not displayed, you can
display the menu manually:
1. Select Start > Run.
2. In the Open field, type:
explorer x:
(where X is your CD drive designation).
3. Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example,
Filename.exe.
4. Select the OK button.
A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook
✎
uses to identify a drive. To display the drive designation of your
CD drive, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
Responding to an Acrobat Reader Prompt
Adobe Acrobat Reader is an application that displays the
notebook documentation on the screen.
If messages about Acrobat Reader are displayed on the screen as
you open the Documentation Library CD:
Choose to install Acrobat Reader.
■
Choose to accept the Acrobat Reader license agreement.
■
2–6 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Using the Documentation Library CD
This section describes how to select a guide and find a specific
topic within a guide.
For information about using documentation symbols, text styles,
and paths, see “Using This Guide” at the front of this guide.
Selecting a Guide
For Information About These Topics Select This Guide
■
Using the external hardware features
identified in Chapter 4, “Identifying
External Hardware,” of this guide.
■
Running the notebook on a battery
pack.
■
Upgrading memory.
■
Power and environmental
specifications.
■
Playing, creating, or copying CDs or
DVD s.
■
Using Standby and Hibernation and
selecting power preferences.
■
Using security features, such as
passwords, to protect against
unauthorized access to the notebook.
■
Updating or restoring Compaq
software.
■
Using the MultiBoot, Compaq
Diagnostics, and Computer Setup
utilities.
■
Using the modem.
■
Using a network connection.
Hardware Guide
Software Guide
Modem and Networking
■
Using modem AT commands.
■
Accessing the command sets for your
notebook.
Modem Command
Guidelines (Advanced
Users Only)
continued
Getting Started 2–7
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Selecting a Guide
(Continued)
For Information About These Topics Select This Guide
■
Caring for the notebook and drives.
■
Preparing the notebook for transport.
■
Traveling with the notebook (including
air and international travel).
■
Solving notebook problems yourself.
■
Getting help from Compaq.
■
Governmental approvals and safety
information.
■
Protecting the notebook from static
electricity.
Finding a Topic Within a Guide
To find specific 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.
Maintenance, Shipping
and Travel
Troubleshooting
Regulatory and Safety
Notices
Select Edit > Find or Edit > Search to search quickly for
❏
a topic. Select the Help menu for more informaton on
Acrobat Reader search, navigation, or print topics.
Use the guide Index.
■
Indexes list specific items under group headings, such as
❏
“lights”, which 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.
2–8 Getting Started
Troubleshooting
To solve a problem:
1. See “Quick Solutions Checklist,” next in this chapter.
2. See the Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library
CD.
3. If the problem persists, see the last section in this chapter,
“Contacting Compaq.”
3
Getting Started 3–1
Troubleshooting
Quick Solutions Checklist
Is the Notebook Receiving Power?
If the AC Adapter light is off and the notebook cannot be turned
on, adequate power may not be available to the notebook.
If the notebook is running on battery power or is connected to
■
an external power source other than an electrical outlet, use
the AC Adapter to connect the notebook to an electrical outlet.
Make sure the power cord and AC Adapter cable connections
■
are secure.
Verify that the electrical outlet is providing adequate power
■
by plugging another electrical device into the outlet.
When the AC Adapter light turns on, the notebook is receiving
adequate power.
If the notebook turns on when connected to external power but
✎
not when running on battery power, recharge the battery pack. For
more information about running the notebook on battery power,
see the Hardware Guide, Chapter 3, “Battery Packs,” on the
Documentation Library CD.
Identifying the AC Adapter light
3–2 Getting Started
Is the Notebook Turned On?
If the power/standby 1 light is off, the notebook may not be turned
on. To turn on the notebook, briefly press the power button
the power/standby light is on, the notebook is turned on.
Troubleshooting
. If
2
Identifying the power/standby light and the power button
Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation?
Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that may
initiate while the notebook is turned on but not in use.
When Hibernation is initiated, the power/standby light1
■
turns off and the notebook saves your work to the hard drive,
then shuts down. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power
button
When Standby is initiated, the power/standby light 1 blinks
■
and the notebook saves your work in random access memory
(RAM), then clears the screen. To exit Standby, briefly press
the power button
For more information about Standby and Hibernation, see the
Software Guide, Chapter 1, “Power Management,” on the
Documentation Library CD.
Getting Started 3–3
2
.
.
2
Troubleshooting
Is the Notebook Overheated?
It is normal for the notebook to feel warm to the touch while it is
in use. But if the notebook feels extremely warm, it may be
overheating because a vent is blocked. Overheating can cause the
notebook to become unresponsive. Vents are on the rear panel and
left side of the notebook.
If you suspect that overheating could be causing the problem,
allow the notebook to cool to room temperature. Then:
Use the notebook on a hard surface, not on a soft surface. A
■
rug, pillow, or thick clothing could block the underside vent.
Be sure that the rear panel and left side vents are not blocked
■
by hard surfaces, such as an adjoining optional printer, or by
fabrics such as bedding or thick or loose clothing.
Is the System Unresponsive?
If the system has stopped responding and you are unable to use
normal Windows shut down procedures:
1. Press
ctrl+alt+delete.
2. Select the Turn-Off Computer icon, then select the Turn Off
button.
3. If you are unable to shut down the notebook with
ctrl+alt+delete,
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4. If you are unable to turn off the notebook with the power
button, then:
a. Disconnect the notebook from external power.
b. Remove the battery pack.
3–4 Getting Started
Troubleshooting
Is an External Device Not Working?
If an external device does not function as expected:
Turn on the device as instructed in the device documentation.
■
Some devices, such as external monitors, printers, and
devices connected to the parallel connector, must be turned
on before the notebook is turned on.
Verify that:
■
All device connections are secure.
❏
The device is receiving electrical power.
❏
The correct device drivers are installed.
❏
Install the latest available system ROM. For instructions, see
■
the Software Guide, Chapter 3, “Software Updates and
Restorations,” on the Documentation Library CD.
Are You Using All Available Documentation?
To access the current procedures for using the hardware and
software on your notebook:
See Chapter 2, “Beginning to Use the Notebook,” in this
■
guide for information about using the Documentation Library
CD. The CD provides information about Compaq hardware
and software and about connecting or installing optional
devices or software.
See Windows Help for information about the operating
■
system. To access Windows Help, select Start > Help. For
more information, which is available in limited languages,
visit the Microsoft Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com
■ See Help within most applications and utilities for
information about using a specific application or utility. To
access Help, open the software, then select the Help option.
The Help option is often a button or menu item that is labeled
Help or identified with a question mark icon.
Getting Started 3–5
Troubleshooting
Is Software Functioning Abnormally?
If your software becomes unresponsive or seems abnormal:
Restart the notebook.
■
Run a virus scan.
■
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 any damage they have caused.
Optional antivirus software is available from most computer
or electronics retailers. For information about running a virus
scan, refer to the documentation included with the antivirus
software.
Reinstall the software.
■
To reinstall the operating system or a Compaq
❏
application or utility, follow the instructions with the
Restore CDs included with the notebook. For more
information about the Restore CDs, see the Software
Guide, Chapter 3, “Software Updates and Restorations,”
on the Documentation Library CD.
To reinstall software that was not preloaded or
❏
preinstalled, follow the instructions in the documentation
included with the software.
CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
are installed, reinstall software only when the notebook is connected to
Ä
external power through the AC Adapter. (Do not restore software while
the notebook is running on battery power.) During the reinstallation:
Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
■
Do not shut down the notebook.
■
Do not remove or insert a drive.
■
3–6 Getting Started
Contacting Compaq
If the troubleshooting suggestions earlier in this chapter have not
helped you solve the problem, you may need to contact Compaq.
If the notebook is connected to the Internet, visit the Compaq
■
Web site.
For home, home office, and small business support, type
❏
the following in your Web browser address field:
http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport
This area of the Compaq Web site is available in English
worldwide. Other languages are offered in some regions.
For commercial business support in English only, visit:
❏
http://www.compaq.com/support
If the notebook is not connected to the Internet, refer to the
■
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the
notebook, to contact a support technician or a Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Troubleshooting
Preparing to Call Technical Support
To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have
the following items available when you call:
The notebook.
■
Serial number and model description, which are provided on
■
the serial number 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.
■
Getting Started 3–7
Troubleshooting
To display the operating system version number and
registration number:
In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional,
❏
select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > System > General tab.
Brand and model of an optional printer.
■
Reports from any tests you have run in Compaq Diagnostics.
■
For information about using Compaq Diagnostics to report
configuration or diagnostic information, see the Software
Guide, Chapter 4, “Setup Utilities and Diagnostics,” on the
Documentation Library CD.
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider
In addition to providing the items listed in the preceding section,
“Preparing to Call Technical Support,” be sure to:
Delete all passwords
■
or
Disclose all passwords to the service provider.
■
For information about using passwords, see the Software Guide,
Chapter 2, “Security Management,” on the Documentation
Library CD.
3–8 Getting Started
Identifying External Hardware
Display Components
4
Display Components
Display release latch Opens the notebook.
1
MultiPort Inputs single-channel
2
Getting Started 4–1
sound.Supports an optional
USB-enabled wireless device such
as a Bluetooth MultiPort, 802.11b
Wireless LAN MultiPort, and future
wireless technologies.
Identifying External Hardware
Pointing Device Components
Pointing Device Components
TouchPad Moves the cursor. Can be set to
1
Left and right TouchPad
2
buttons
Scroll button Scrolls up, down, left, or right through
3
*For information about modifying pointing device functions, refer to the
Documentation Library
Device and Keyboard,” in the section “Setting Pointing Device
Preferences.”
4–2 Getting Started
CD,
perform additional mouse functions
such as scroll, select, and
double-click.*
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
most application and Internet
browser windows.
Hardware Guide,
Chapter 2, “Pointing
Top Components
Power Lights
Identifying External Hardware
Top Components: Power Lights
AC Adapter light On: AC power is being supplied through
1
Power/standby light On: Power is turned on.
2
Battery light On: The battery pack is charging.
3
Getting Started 4–3
the AC Adapter.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Blinking: The battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Identifying External Hardware
Keyboard and Drive Lights
Top Components: Keyboard and Drive Lights
Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the internal
1
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
2
IDE (Integrated Drive
3
Electronics) drive light
*For more information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or
an external keypad, refer to the
Guide,
Chapter 2, “Pointing Device and Keyboard,” in the section
“Keypads.”
4–4 Getting Started
keypad is on.*
On: The hard drive, CD, or DVD
drive is being accessed.
Documentation Library
CD,
Hardware
Power and Volume Controls
Top Components: Power and Volume Controls
Identifying External Hardware
Powe r
1
button*
Volume
2
buttons (2)
Display
3
switch*
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing
the function of the power button, display switch, or
refer to the
“Power Management.”
Getting Started 4–5
Documentation Library
When the notebook is:
■
Off, briefly press to turn on the notebook.
■
On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation.
■
In Standby, briefly press to exit Standby.
■
In Hibernation, briefly press to exit
Hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding and
Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used,
press and hold for 4 seconds to turn off the
notebook.
Adjust, mute, or restore system volume. To mute
or restore volume, press both volume buttons at
the same time.
Turns off the notebook display if the notebook is
closed while it is on.
hotkeys,
Fn+F3
CD,
Software Guide,
Chapter 1,
Identifying External Hardware
Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
Top Components: Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
Easy Access Buttons (4) Provide quick access to Internet or
1
Microsoft logo keys (2) Display Windows Start menu.
2
Applications key Displays shortcut menu for item
3
4–6 Getting Started
network destinations, or to software
applications or data files on a drive.
The icon on each button represents
the default destination. Buttons can be
programmed to different destinations.
beneath the pointer.
Function and Keypad Keys
Top Components: Function and Keypad Keys
Identifying External Hardware
Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.
1
For example, in Windows and many
applications, pressing
file. When combined with the Fn key,
the function keys
through
as hotkeys.*
key Combines with other keys to perform
Fn
2
Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an
3
*For more information about using hotkeys or keypad keys, refer to the
Documentation Library
Device and Keyboard.”
Getting Started 4–7
CD,
system tasks. For example, pressing
the
Fn+F7
brightness and pressing the
hotkeys increases screen brightness.
external numeric keypad.
Hardware Guide,
perform additional tasks
F12
hotkeys decreases screen
Chapter 2, “Pointing
opens a Help
F1
through F4 and F7
F2
Fn+F8
Identifying External Hardware
Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
4–8 Getting Started
Rear Panel Components
Connectors
Rear Panel Components: Connectors
Identifying External Hardware
AC power connector Connects an AC Adapter.
1
USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.
2
External monitor
3
connector
Keyboard/mouse
4
connector
Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device
5
Getting Started 4–9
Connects an optional external monitor
or overhead projector.
Connects an optional PS/2 keyboard
or mouse.
such as a printer.
Identifying External Hardware
Vents and Jacks
Rear Panel Components: Vents and Jacks
Microphone jack Connects an optional single-sound channel
1
Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones, a headset,
2
microphone.
or powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video device
such as a television or VCR.
Vents for fan (2) Allows airflow to cool internal components.
3
To prevent overheating, do not
Ä
obstruct the vent. Do not allow a
hard surface, such as an adjoining
optional printer, or a fabric, such as
bedding or clothing, to block airflow.
S-video-out jack Connects an optional S-video device such
4
RJ-45 network jack Connects a network cable. A network cable
5
RJ-11 telephone jack Connects the modem cable.
6
4–10 Getting Started
as a television, VCR, or camcorder.
is included with select models.
Left Side Components
Left Side Components
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
1
Vent (1 of 3) Provides airflow to cool internal
2
the notebook.
components.
Identifying External Hardware
To prevent overheating, do not
Ä
obstruct the vent. Do not allow
a hard surface, such as an
adjoining optional printer, or a
fabric, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the
3
PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II
4
Diskette drive Slot for a standard 3.5-inch diskette.
5
Getting Started 4–11
PC Card slot.
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
Identifying External Hardware
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Battery bay Holds the battery pack.
1
Optical drive bay Holds CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD or
2
Infrared port Provides wireless communication
3
1394 Connector Connects an optional 1394 device.
4
4–12 Getting Started
DVD/CD-RW drive.
between the notebook and an optional
IrDA-compliant device.
Identifying External Hardware
Underside Components
Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
Underside Components: Memory and Mini PCI Compartments
Mini PCI (personal
1
computer interface)
compartment
Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots for
2
Getting Started 4–13
Supports an optional mini PCI board
such as a modem board. (A modem
board is included with some notebook
models.)
PC2100-compliant memory boards. As
shipped, the memory compartment may
contain 1 or 2 memory boards.
Identifying External Hardware
Labels
Underside Components: Labels
System label* Provides regulatory information about
1
Microsoft Certificate of
2
Authenticity label*
the notebook.
Contains your Product Key number.
You may need this information to
update or troubleshoot the operating
system.
MultiPort agency
3
approvals label* (models
that ship with a wireless
device only)
Serial number* Identifies the notebook. You will need
4
*The appearance and position of labels vary by model.
4–14 Getting Started
Lists the countries in which the
wireless device has been approved for
use.
You may need this information to use
the wireless device while traveling.
this number if you call Compaq
customer support or download
software from the Compaq Web site.
Identifying External Hardware
Additional Standard Components
The components included with the notebook vary by
geographical region and the notebook hardware ordered. The
following illustrations and tables identify the standard external
components included with most notebook models.
Documentation and Restore CDs
Additional Standard Components: Documentation and
Restore CDs
Documentation Library
1
CD
Restore CDs Contain the software preinstalled on
2
Getting Started 4–15
Includes the following guides:
■
Hardware Guide
■
Software Guide
■
Modem and Networking
■
Modem Command Guidelines
(Advanced Users Only)
■
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
■
Troubleshooting
■
Regulatory and Safety Notices
the notebook. The number of CDs
varies by model.
Identifying External Hardware
Cord and Cables
Additional Standard Components: Cord and Cables
Power cord* Connects the AC Adapter to an
1
Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11
2
Network cable (select
3
models only)
*Power cords vary in appearance by region.
4–16 Getting Started
AC electrical outlet.
telephone jack or to a country-specific
modem adapter.
The modem cable has a
✎
6-pin
RJ-11 telephone
connector at each end.
Connects the notebook to an Ethernet
network jack.
The network cable has an
✎
8-pin
RJ-45 network
connector at each end.
Identifying External Hardware
Adapters and Accessories
Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Accessories
AC Adapter* Converts AC power to DC power.
1
Country-specific modem
2
adapter (included by region
as required)
Japan-specific outlet
3
adapter (Japan only)
*AC Adapters vary in appearance by region.
Getting Started 4–17
Adapts the modem cable to a
non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
Connects the AC Adapter to a
2-prong electrical outlet.
Identifying External Hardware
4–18 Getting Started
Index
A
AC Adapter
cable 1–3
connecting notebook to
external power 1–3
connector for 4–9
identifying 4–17
light 1–3, 4–3
troubleshooting 3–2
AC power connector 4–9
Acrobat Reader
installing 2–6
using 2–8
adapter
for AC power cord. See AC
Adapter
for modem 4–17
to connect AC Adapter to
electrical outlet (Japan only)
4–17
to connect notebook to AC
power 1–3
application key 4–6
applications. See software
audio-out jack 4–10
autorun 2–6
B
battery light 4–3
battery power 1–7
button, power 4–5
C
cable
AC Adapter 1–3
modem 4–16
modem vs. network 4–16
network 4–16
power cord 4–9
surge protection 1–7
caps lock light 4–4
CD drive (optional)
IDE drive light 4–4
inserting a CD 2–5
CD(s)
displaying contents of 2–6
installing software from 2–3
Restore 3–6
Compaq customer support
contacting Compaq 3–7
notebook documentation 2–8
troubleshooting 3–1
Compaq utilities
displaying descriptions of 2–4
installing 2–4
reinstalling 2–4
See also software
Compaq Web site 3–7
connector(s)
AC power 1–3, 4–9
DC power 1–3
external monitor 4–9
keyboard 4–9
Getting Started Index–1
Index
mouse 4–9
overhead projector 4–9
parallel 4–9
PS/2 4–9
USB 4–9
cord, power
connecting 1–3
identifying 4–16
surge protection 1–7
troubleshooting 3–2
See also cable
country-specific modem adapter
4–17
currency formats, setting 2–1
customer support
accessing application Help files
3–5
accessing Windows Help files
3–5
contacting Compaq 3–7
notebook documentation 2–8
troubleshooting 3–1
D
date, setting 2–1
DC power connector 1–3
display, internal
closing 4–5
opening 1–4
release latch 1–4, 4–1
switch 4–5
Documentation Library CD 4–15
displaying contents of 2–6
finding information within a
guide 2–8
selecting a guide 2–7
drives
designations 2–6
inserting or removing while
installing software 1–6
DVD drive (optional) drive light
4–4
E
electrical storm, safety issues 1–7
End User License Agreement 1–6
external monitor connector 4–9
F
FCC (Federal Communications
Commision) 1–7
freeze, system 4–5
function keys (F1, F2, etc.) 4–7
H
hard drive light 4–4
Hardware Guide 2–7
Hibernation
described 3–3
exiting 3–3
initiating 4–5
I
IDE drive light 4–4
identifying components
display 4–1
front 4–8
items in box 4–15
left side 4–11
pointing device (TouchPad)
4–2
rear panel 4–9
right side 4–12
top 4–3
infrared port 4–12
Index–2 Getting Started
Index
J
jack
audio-out 4–10
microphone 4–10
RJ-45 network 4–10
S-video-out 4–10
telephone (RJ-11) jack 4–10
See also connector(s); infrared
port
Japan-specific outlet adapter 4–17
K
key(s)
function (F1, F2, etc.) 4–7
Microsoft logo 4–6
Windows application 4–6
See also latch, display release;
power button; switch, display
keyboard language 2–1
L
label
Certificate of Authenticity
4–14
MultiPort agency approvals
4–14
serial number 4–14
system 4–14
language
choosing during setup 1–6
selecting keyboard 2–1
latch, display release 1–4, 4–1
light
AC Adapter 1–3, 4–3
battery 4–3
caps lock 4–4
num lock 4–4
power/standby 4–3
lockup, system 4–5
M
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
guide 2–8, 4–15
microphone jack 4–10
Microsoft logo keys 4–6
modem
cable 4–16
country-specific, adapter 4–17
Modem and Networking guide
2–7, 4–15
Modem Command Guidelines
(Advanced Users Only) 2–7,
4–15
surge protection 1–7
monitor, external (optional)
connector 4–9
MultiPort agency approvals label
4–14
N
network
cable 4–16
Modem and Networking guide
4–15
RJ-45 jack 4–10
surge protection 1–7
notebook
connecting to external power
1–3
opening 1–4
turning on 1–5
num lock light 4–4
number(s)
Product Key 4–14
serial 4–14
Getting Started Index–3
Index
O
opening the notebook 1–4
operating system Product Key
number 4–14
overhead projector connector 4–9
P
parallel connector 4–9
passwords 3–8
phone numbers, Compaq 3–7
port, infrared 4–12
See also connector(s); jack
power button 4–5
power connector, DC 1–3
power cord
connecting 1–3
identifying 4–16
surge protection 1–7
troubleshooting 3–2
See also cable
power surges 1–7
power/standby light 4–3
troubleshooting 3–3
Product Key number 4–14
projector connector 4–9
PS/2 connector 4–9
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)
3–3
regional settings 2–1
regulatory information
Class B designation (FCC)
4–15
MultiPort agency approvals
label 4–14
Regulatory and Safety Notices
guide 2–8
system label 4–14
reset (emergency shutdown) 4–5
resolution, setting screen 2–1
Restore CDs 3–6, 4–15
RJ-11 telephone jack
identifying 4–10
modem cable 4–16
RJ-45 network jack
identifying 4–10
network cable 4–16
S
screen resolution, setting 2–1
serial number 4–14
Setup Compaq Software icon 2–3
shutdown, Windows 1–6
software
accessing Help files in 3–5
Acrobat Reader 2–6
antivirus 2–2
installing optional 2–3
regional settings 2–1
reinstalling 3–6
screen resolution settings 2–1
setting up 1–6
Windows Product Key Number
4–14
See also Compaq utilities
Software Guide 4–15
Standby
described 3–3
exiting 3–3, 4–5
power/standby light 4–3
surge protection 1–7
Index–4 Getting Started
Index
S-video-out jack 4–10
switch, display 4–5
system label 4–14
system lockup 4–5
T
technical support
accessing application Help files
3–5
accessing Windows Help files
3–5
contacting Compaq 3–7
notebook documentation 2–8
troubleshooting 3–1
telephone (RJ-11) jack
identifying 4–10
modem cable 4–16
telephone numbers, Compaq 3–7
time, settting 2–1
traveling with the notebook
Maintenance, Shipping and
Travel guide 2–8, 4–15
MultiPort agency approvals
label 4–14
troubleshooting
computer viruses 3–6
contacting Compaq 3–7
external device problems 3–5
Hibernation or Standby
problems 3–3
overheating problems 3–4
power problems 3–2
Quick Solutions checklist 3–2
response problems 3–4
software problems 3–6
Troubleshooting guide 2–8, 4–15
turning off the notebook
emergency procedures 3–4
standard procedures 1–6
turning on the notebook
standard procedure 1–5
troubleshooting 3–2
U
USB
connectors 4–9
utilities, Compaq. See Compaq
utilities
V
vent(s)
troubleshooting 3–4
vents
rear panel 4–10
viruses, computer
protecting against 2–2
troubleshooting 3–6
W
Web site
Compaq 3–7
Microsoft 3–5
Windows
Help files 3–5
regional settings 2–1
screen resolution settings 2–1
shut down procedures 1–6
Windows application key 4–6
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet 3–7
Getting Started Index–5
Index
Index–6 Getting Started
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