Compaq Evo N410c, Evo N410c Series Hardware Manual
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Hardware Guide
Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series
Document Part Number: 274039-001
July 2002
This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the
notebook’s hardware and software, identifying notebook
components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices,
and adding upgrades and accessories.
© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
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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.
Hardware Guide
Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series
First Edition July 2002
Document Part Number: 274039-001
Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 A Look at the Notebook
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Converting the Numeric Keypad Keys to
Standard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . . 3–8
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Using the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Using Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
4 Battery Packs
Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Replacing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack . . . . . . 4–6
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
5Drives
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Removing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Inserting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
6 Audio and Video
Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Connecting a Stereo Speaker or Headphone . . . . . . . 6–3
Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Using Video Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-Out Jack . .
6–5
Changing the Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
7 External Device Connections
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting a Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting Infrared Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Infrared Connection Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Infrared Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Enabling the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Connecting USB Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Connecting an Optional Mobile Expansion Unit . . . . . . . 7–5
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Connecting a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Using the RJ-11 Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter. . . 7–7
Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8
Connecting an Optional External MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
Connecting to Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
8 Notebook Upgrades and Add-ons
Before Removing or Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Inserting and Removing a Memory Expansion Board 8–3
Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14
Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15
Conserving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Installing Additional Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Upgrading the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Adding a Second Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Contents
9 Specifications
Index
Hardware Guide v
Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware
1. Record the operating system Product Key printed on the
Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the
notebook. The Product Key is essential when you:
Set up the software.
❏
Start the notebook for the first time.
❏
Update or troubleshoot your operating system.
❏
1
Hardware Guide 1–1
Hardware and Software Setup
WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
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FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the
Safety Notices Guide
the notebook.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The plug 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 set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional
■
Mobile Expansion Unit.
2. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.
on the
Documentation Library
Regulatory and
CD, included with
1–2 Hardware Guide
Hardware and Software Setup
3. Connect the notebook to an external outlet.
✎
Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector
the power cord into the AC adapter
outlet
Power cords and electrical outlets vary by country.
3
.
and into an electrical
2
. Plug
1
When power is turned on, the battery light:
Remains on while the battery pack is charging.
❏
Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
❏
Hardware Guide 1–3
Hardware and Software Setup
4. Open the notebook by sliding the display latch to the right 1
and raising the display
2
.
1–4 Hardware Guide
Hardware and Software Setup
5. Turn on the notebook by sliding and momentarily holding,
then releasing, the power switch
1
.
When power is turned on:
The power/standby light 2 turns on.
❏
The battery pack in the primary battery bay and the
❏
external battery pack (if attached) begin to charge and the
battery light
turns on. You are prompted to begin
3
software setup.
Hardware Guide 1–5
Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Software
Read the following guidelines, then set up the software.
CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
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install during initial setup:
Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
■
Do not shut down the notebook.
■
Do not remove or insert a drive.
■
When you begin software setup, online instructions guide
■
you through the setup process.
After you have begun software setup, you must complete the
■
entire process. Setup time varies by notebook configuration.
If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,
■
choose carefully.
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CAUTION: The languages and operating systems that you do
choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be restored
during initial setup. An operating system available during initial
setup is enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is
deleted, the enhancements are also deleted.
not
1–6 Hardware Guide
After Software Setup
After the initial setup is complete, you may want to Install any
optional applications.
You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq
utilities at any time after initial setup is complete.
To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation
■
included with the application.
To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Start > All
■
Programs > Setup Compaq Software > Next. Select the check
box for components you want to install; clear the components
you do not want to install. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
After initial setup is complete, select Start > Run. On the
command line, type:
Hardware and Software Setup
✎
C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s
To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
Compaq utilities without installing the utilities, Start > All
Programs > Setup Compaq Software >then select Next. After
viewing the utility information, select Cancel.
Compaq Help and Support provides links to the Compaq Web site
where you can:
Download the latest software and drivers for your notebook.
■
Open an online service event with a Compaq support
■
specialist.
Get information about your notebook, including reference
■
guides, specifications, white papers, part numbers, and
customer advisories.
Hardware Guide 1–7
Hardware and Software Setup
To access Compaq Help and Support, select Start > Compaq Info
Center > Compaq Help and Support.
For information about choosing a workspace and creating a safe
and comfortable work environment, refer to the Safety & Comfort
Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the
notebook.
1–8 Hardware Guide
A Look at the Notebook
Front Panel Components
2
Front Panel Components
Component Function
1
2
3
4
Vents Allow airflow to cool internal components.
Display release latch Releases the display to open the
Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute the system volume.
MultiPort Supports an optional USB-enabled
notebook.
wireless device such as a Bluetooth
MultiPort, 802.11b Wireless LAN
Multiport, and future wireless
technologies.
Hardware Guide 2–1
A Look at the Notebook
Top Components
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
1
2
2–2 Hardware Guide
Standby button
Easy Access buttons (4) Four buttons that provide quick
Turns on the notebook if it
■
is off.
Initiates and exits Standby.
■
When pressed with the Fn key,
■
initiates Hibernation.
access to the Internet. See
Chapter 3, “Pointing Devices and
Keyboard,” for information about
these buttons.
A Look at the Notebook
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
3
4
5
6
7
Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the
Display switch Can be set to turn off the notebook
IDE drive light On: The main hard drive or any IDE
Floppy light On: A floppy drive in the optional
Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the
(Continued)
notebook; can be used whether the
notebook is open or closed.
display if the notebook is closed
while on.
(Integrated Drive Electronics) or
optical device is being accessed.
Mobile Expansion Unit is being
accessed.
embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
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9
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Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.
Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the
only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition.
Power/standby light On: power is turned on.
Blinking: notebook is in Standby.
The power/standby light
✎
also blinks if a battery pack
that is the only available
power source reaches a
critical low-battery condition
while Hibernation is
disabled.
Hardware Guide 2–3
A Look at the Notebook
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
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r
Right TouchPad button Functions like the right mouse
TouchPad Moves the mouse cursor, selects,
Left TouchPad button Functions like the left mouse button
(Continued)
button on an external mouse.
and activates.
on an external mouse.
2–4 Hardware Guide
Right Side Components
A Look at the Notebook
Right Side Components
Component Function
1
2
3
4
5
Power switch Initiates and resumes from
Stereo
speaker/headphone jack
Microphone jack Connects a single-sound channel
PC Card eject button Ejects a PC Card from the
PC Card slot Supports 32-bit (CardBus) and
Hibernation.
Connects stereo speakers,
headphones, headset, or television
audio.
microphone.
PC Card slot.
16-bit PC Cards.
Hardware Guide 2–5
A Look at the Notebook
Right Side Components
Component Function
6
6 7
8
9
-
Universal serial bus (USB)
connector
External MultiBay connector Connects an optional External
Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device
RJ-45 jack (network
models only)
RJ-11 jack (internal modem
models only)
(Continued)
Connects USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
devices to the notebook using a
standard USB cable.
MultiBay to the notebook using the
External MultiBay-Powered USB
Cable.
for wireless communication.
Connects the network cable.
A network cable is included
✎
with network models.
Connects the modem cable to an
internal modem.
A modem cable is included
✎
with internal modem models.
2–6 Hardware Guide
Left Side Components
A Look at the Notebook
Left Side Components
Component Function
1
2
3
4
5
External monitor connector Connects an external monitor or
AC power connector Connects any one of the following:
Universal serial bus (USB)
connector
Vent Allows airflow to cool internal
Security cable slot Allows an optional security cable to
overhead projector.
AC Adapter
■
Optional Automobile Power
■
Adapter/Charger
Optional Aircraft Power Adapter
■
Connects USB 2.0 and 1.1
compliant devices.
components.
be attached to the notebook.
Hardware Guide 2–7
A Look at the Notebook
Bottom Components
Bottom Components
Component Function
1
2
3
4
2–8 Hardware Guide
External battery release
latches (2)
Expansion connector Connects the notebook to an
Serial number Identifies the notebook; needed
Primary battery release
latches (2)
Release the optional external
battery pack.
optional Mobile Expansion Unit.
when you call Compaq customer
support.
Release the primary battery pack
from the primary battery bay.
A Look at the Notebook
Bottom Components
Component Function
5
6
7
8
9
ROM Access Door
Fan Provides airflow to cool internal
Memory expansion
compartment cover
Certificate of Authenticity label Contains the Product Key, which
Speaker Produces sound.
(Continued)
Do not open or remove.
✎
This door is for factory use
only.
components.
Covers the memory expansion
compartment that contains one
memory expansion slot for a
memory expansion board.
may need to be entered before
using some Windows operating
systems.
The appearance and position of labels vary by model.
✎
Hardware Guide 2–9
A Look at the Notebook
Rear Panel Components
Rear Components
Component Function
1
2
3
Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.
Serial connector Connects a serial device.
The notebook serial port
✎
is disabled when the
notebook is connected
to an optional Mobile
Expansion Unit.
Composite video-out jack Connects a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
The connection requires
✎
an optional video cable.
2–10 Hardware Guide
A Look at the Notebook
Additional Standard Components
The components included with the notebook vary by geographic
region and the notebook hardware configuration ordered.
Some components, such as the hard drive and the primary battery
✎
Hardware Guide 2–11
pack, ship inside notebook bays identified in previous sections
and are not included in this illustration.
A Look at the Notebook
Additional Standard Components
Component Function
1
2
3
4
Power cord Connects the AC adapter to an
AC electrical outlet.
AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
3-to-2-prong plug adapter
(Japan only)
Documentation Library
CD Contains the following guides:
Adapts the U.S. power cord to a
two-prong electrical outlet in
Japan.
Hardware Guide
■
Software Guide
■
Modem and Networking
■
Modem Command Guidelines
■
(Advanced Users Only)
Lucent/Agere Command Set
■
Conexant Command Set
■
Maintenance, Shipping and
■
Tr av e l
Troubleshooting
■
Regulatory and Safety
■
Notices
Safety & Comfort Guide
■
5
Modem cable (internal modem
models only)*
Connects the modem to an RJ-11
telephone jack or to a
country-specific adapter.
2–12 Hardware Guide
A Look at the Notebook
Additional Standard Components
Component Function
6
7
8
*The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end.
†
The network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end.
Country-specific modem
adapter (included with internal
modem models by region as
required)
Network cable (network
models only
QuickRestore
†
kit Contains the software preinstalled
(Continued)
Adapts the modem cable to a
non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
(Adapters vary by region.)
Connects the notebook to an
Ethernet network jack.
on the computer.
Hardware Guide 2–13
Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad performs the same basic operations as a mouse. It
functions with any software that supports a Microsoft-compatible
mouse. The TouchPad
buttons for function or application selection. To operate the
TouchPad, slide your finger across its surface in the direction you
want to move the cursor, and click the left or right button to make
a selection or complete an activity.
includes left 2 and right 3 TouchPad
1
3
Hardware Guide 3–1
Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference
Function Hotkey Return to Original State
Turn on or off the
wireless device
connected to the
MultiPort
Switch display and
image
Adjust system volume
Initiate Quick Controls
Set power conservation
level
View battery charge
Adjust screen
brightness
Display system
information
Fn+F2 Fn+F2
Fn+F4 Fn+F4
Fn+F5 Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Enter power-on password
Fn+F7 Fn+F7
Fn+F8 Fn+F8
Fn+F10 Fn+F10
Fn+esc Fn+esc
Fn Key
Many commands are entered by simultaneously pressing the
key and a function key.
Fn
If you enable sequential
entered by simultaneously pressing the
can also be entered by sequentially pressing
3–2 Hardware Guide
commands, all commands that can be
Fn
key and another key
Fn
then the other key.
Fn
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