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Users Guide
Evo Notebook N180
Document Part Number: 260623-001
November 2001
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Compaq shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information
in this document 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.
Users Guide
Evo Notebook N180
First Edition November 2001
Document Part Number: 260623-001
Contents
1 Introduction
Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Turning Off Your Notebook PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Protecting Your Notebook During an
Electrical Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Your Notebook at a Glance
Front of Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Common Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Lower Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Lights and Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Function Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Left and Right Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Components on Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Components on Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Components on Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Components on the Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
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3 Using Your Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Turning Your Notebook On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Using Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse. . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Tapping and Double-Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Edge Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons. . . . . . . . 3–11
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Identifying Your Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Using the Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
4 Common Tasks
S-Video Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Switching Between Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Connecting and Enabling S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Adding and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Installing Hardware Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Upgrading Your Notebook’s Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
5 Using the CD or DVD Drive
CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Removing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Manually Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
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Modular Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Using the Modular Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Audio CDs and Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
Using the DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
On-Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Identifying Your DVD Region Setting . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
CD-RW Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14
Installing CD-RW Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14
Accessing CD-RW Software
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15
Using CD-RW Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17
6 Caring for Your Battery
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Using the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Storing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Battery Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Calibrating the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Maximizing Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
What Is Power Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13
7 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Updating Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Obtaining Update Information and Software . . . . . . 7–1
Downloading Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Installing Software Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Restoring Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 7–6
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Virus Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Monitoring Computer Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Caring for the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel . . . . . . 7–10
Traveling with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12
8 Solutions
Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Backup Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Using Backup Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Compaq Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Accessing Compaq Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Using Online Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Finding Solutions Quickly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Solution Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Battery and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Mass-Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12
Games and Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14
Keyboard and TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15
Memory and PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Glossary
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Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq notebook
computer, you have joined the worldwide community of mobile
computer users. After your notebook is set up and connected to
the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information,
entertainment, and services online.
To help you access the information you need on your notebook,
this chapter covers the following main topics:
Where Can I Find Information?, 1-2
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Symbols and Graphics, 1-5
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Safety, 1-6
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This Users Guide is designed for both experienced computer
users and beginners. This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the
information you want as quickly as possible. It’s also designed to
familiarize you with the following:
Features you’ll want to try
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during the first few days or
weeks.
Keeping your notebook running
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smoothly.
Solving common problems
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as they occur.
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Where Can I Find Information?
All the information you’ll need to use the basic features of your
new notebook is available in the documents included with your
notebook. Some of these documents are printed and some are
provided on the Documentation Suite CD.
Documentation
Your new notebook computer comes with documentation
containing helpful reference material. If you have access to the
Internet, you can also view these and other documents on the
Compaq Web site. See the “Using Online Help and Support”
section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information.
The Warranty Statement and setup card are included in
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your kit.
The Users Guide and Safety and Comfort Guide can be found
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on CD.
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Setup Card
This card shows you how to set up your notebook. For more
information about the hardware that came with your new
notebook, see “Your Notebook at a Glance” later in this guide.
Users Guide
This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your notebook and
get acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
Common computer tasks
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The Internet
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Additional documents may vary by region.
Notebook maintenance
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Compaq service and support tools
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The Users Guide and the Safety and Comfort
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Guide is available on the Compaq Web Site. See the “Using
Online Help and Support” section in Chapter 8 for specific Web
site information.
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect your equipment from
damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort
while using your notebook.
Warranty Certificate
The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during
the warranty period. Keep the warranty in a safe place for future
reference.
Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD
For information about using the CD drive, including instructions
for inserting or removing a CD, refer to Chapter 5, “Using the CD
or DVD Drive.”
To view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD:
1. Insert the Documentation Suite CD into the CD drive.
2. Select a guide from the Documentation Suite menu.
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3. If Adobe Acrobat Reader information is displayed and you
are asked to respond, follow the instructions on the screen to
accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement.
(Acrobat Reader is a software application that enables you to
view and print the documents on the Documentation Suite
CD. You will also use Acrobat Reader to view and print some
documents available on the Internet.)
4. For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to
view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD,
click the Help button near the top of the Adobe Acrobat
Reader window.
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Symbols
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and in the electronic documentation:
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
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directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of
information.
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information that may help you solve a problem.
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using your notebook easier and faster.
See also
or another page in this document that has related information.
Note
or interesting points of information.
Graphics
The illustrations shown and features described in this document
may differ slightly from those provided with your notebook
computer.
Text set off in this manner provides important
Text set off in this manner provides helpful hints that make
Text set off in this manner refers to another document
Text set off in this manner provides commentary, sidelights,
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Safety
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the
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plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you
have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge
protector with a telephone jack.
To protect your equipment from power surges,
Turning Off Your Notebook PC
Windows 2000—To shut down your Notebook properly,
complete the following steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click Shut
Down... The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the Shut down option and click OK.
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press and hold the Power
Compaq does not recommend turning off your computer this way
under normal circumstances.
If the notebook does not turn off automatically,
button until the notebook shuts down.
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4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.
Windows XP Professional—To shut down your Notebook
properly, complete the following steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. The Windows
Start menu is displayed.
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3. Click the Turn Off Computer button. The Turn off
computer dialog box is displayed.
4. Select the Turn Off button.
If the notebook does not turn off automatically, press and
button until the notebook shuts down. Compaq
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5. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.
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hold the Power
does not recommend turning off your computer this way under
normal circumstances.
Protecting Your Notebook During an
Electrical Storm
During an electrical storm, you should take the following
precautions to protect your notebook from damage. You should
immediately disconnect your notebook from the power source.
After your notebook is disconnected from AC power, you can
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run your notebook on battery power.
If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power cords
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from the wall outlets.
Disconnect your notebook from the wall outlets.
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Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.
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If a telephone line from your notebook is plugged directly
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into the wall jack (without going through a surge protector),
disconnect the line from the wall jack.
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Your Notebook at a Glance
Before you begin using your new notebook computer, you’ll want
to look at some of the basic components.
To help you locate your notebook’s components, this chapter
covers the following main topics:
Front of Your Notebook, 2-2
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Left and Right Panels, 2-8
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Back Panel, 2-10
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Underside, 2-11
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To open your notebook, push the Display Release Latch
gently lift up the lid.
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Your Notebook at a Glance
Front of Your Notebook
Open your notebook and take a look at these components.
“Turning Your Notebook On and Off” in Chapter 3 of
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this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your
notebook.
Common Features
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1 Display
2 Series Number
3 Keyboard
4 Speakers
5 TouchPad
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6 Left TouchPad Button
7 Easy Scroll
8 Right TouchPad Button
9 Power Button
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Your Notebook at a Glance
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See also
of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad.
“Using Keyboard and Pointing Device” in Chapter 3
1 Power Light 2 Battery Charge Light
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Lights and Easy Access Buttons
1 AC Adapter Light 7 Digital Audio Button
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2 Caps Lock Light 8 Volume Down Button
3 Instant Internet Access Button 9 Volume Up Button
4 Instant E-Mail Button - Num Lock Light
5 Search Button q Scroll Lock Light
6 Power Button
See also
Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Easy Access
buttons to suit your needs.
Pressing the volume down and volume up buttons at the
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same time mutes the sound. Repeat to restore the sound.
“Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons” in
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Your Notebook at a Glance
Button
Description
Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to
play MP3 music.
Default Button Action
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Instant Internet
Access
Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access
Search Provides you with instant access to
Provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a
personalized Web page filled with
local weather, news, sports, and
financial information.
for sending and reading your e-mail.
news and information on the
Internet. Search for topics including
shopping, images, music, and
videos.
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Function Key Combinations
Preset function key combinations use the Fn key and a function
key to access or execute frequently used system functions.
Keys Description
Fn+F1 Compaq Help and Support Web site launch key*
Fn+F2
Fn+F3 Switch between the display and external monitor in the
Fn+F4
Fn+F7 Brightness control down
Fn+F8
Fn+F9 CD or DVD play/pause
Fn+F10
Help launch key†
following order:
Display
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External monitor
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Display and external monitor
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TV
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Sleep
Brightness control up
CD or DVD stop
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Fn+F11 CD or DVD previous track
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Fn+F12
CD or DVD next track
*Connects instantly to Compaq for product information, helpful hints,
performance updates, service, and more.
†Launches Compaq Help and Support and provides access to
Web-based service and support information.
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Left and Right Panels
Take a look at the left and right sides of your notebook. The
PC card slot and the optical drive are located on the left side
panel. The microphone jack, headphone jack, and floppy drive
are located on the right side panel.
Components on Left Side
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1 Air Vent 4 Optical Card Eject Button
2 PC Card Slot (Type I or II) 5 Manual Eject Hole
3 PC Card Eject Button 6 Optical Drive
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Your Notebook at a Glance
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modular bay. The modular bay feature allows you to swap
storage drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or diskette
drive), extra batteries, and a weight saver in your notebook.
Your notebook is equipped with a feature called
1 Headphone Jack
2 Microphone Jack
* A CD, DVD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW, or extra battery is available on
selected models.
See also
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“Using the Modular Bay” in Chapter 5 of this guide
3 Modular Bay/Removeable
Diskette Drive*
4 Diskette Eject Button
Your Notebook at a Glance
Back Panel
Take a look at the back of your notebook. This is where you
connect external hardware, such as a printer or external monitor.
See “Installing Hardware Devices” in Chapter 4 of this guide for
more information on attaching external devices.
Components on Back
1 Modem
2 10/100 Ethernet Port
3 Air Vents
4 S-Video (TV Output) Port
5 External Monitor (VGA) Port
6 1394 Port
7 USB Ports (2)
8 Keyboard/Mouse Port
9 Printer/Parallel Port
- AC Adapter Connector
q Security Slot
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Underside
The memory compartment, main battery, battery release switch,
modular bay, quick release handle, and the pop-up feet are
located on the underside of your notebook.
Before contacting Compaq Customer Support, you will need
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Components on the Underside
the serial number from the underside of your notebook.
Your Notebook at a Glance
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1 Pop-up Feet
2 Modular Bay Quick Release
Handle
3 Memory Compartment
4 Battery Release Switch
See also
more information about the Battery Release Switch.
“Using Battery Power” in Chapter 3 of this guide for
5 Main Battery Compartment
6 Model and Serial Number
7 QuikDock Port (Port
Replicator)
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Your notebook computer is designed for easy setup, use, and
upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar with your
notebook features.
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This chapter covers the following main topics:
Power On, 3-2
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Using Keyboard and Pointing Device, 3-7
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Easy Access Buttons, 3-11
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Storage Drives, 3-12
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Security, 3-13
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Power On
This section helps you get your notebook set up and running:
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
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Turning Your Notebook On and Off
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Using Battery Power
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
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the equipment, do not use converter kits sold for appliances to
power your notebook. Use only the Compaq adapter that came with
your notebook or a Compaq replacement part.
CAUTION: High voltages can enter your notebook through the
phone line connected to the modem. To protect your notebook
during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
Do’s
Ensure that you can
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reach the electrical
outlet easily.
Unplug the AC adapter
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from the electrical outlet
when you want to
disconnect AC power
from your notebook.
When unplugging from
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the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
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Don’t leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical outlet
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when it is not connected to your notebook.
Don’t place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them
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so that no one accidentally steps on or trips over them.
Surge Protectors
Using surge protectors and line conditioners can substantially
reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protecting your
notebook from power-source problems.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into
your notebook can increase and cause data loss or system
damage. Protect your notebook and peripherals by connecting
them to a surge suppressor, which absorbs voltage surges and
prevents them from reaching your notebook.
Using Your Notebook
Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?
When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your notebook’s
AC adapter as your power source. This method ensures that the
battery is always charged.
When your notebook does not have a charged battery, you should
save your work and turn off your notebook before unplugging it
from the AC power supply.
When a charged battery is in your notebook,
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you can simply unplug it from AC power. Your notebook
automatically switches to battery power.
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Turning Your Notebook On and Off
To turn on your notebook, press
the Power
located at the top of the
keyboard.
Windows 2000
To turn off your notebook
properly:
1. Save your work and exit all open programs.
2. Click the Start button, then click Shut Down, and select the
Shut down option.
3. Click the OK button. After a few seconds, your notebook will
turn itself off.
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Windows XP Professional—To turn off your Notebook
properly, complete the following steps:
1. Save your work and exit all open programs.
2. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. The Windows
Start menu is displayed.
3. Click the Turn Off Computer button. The Turn off
computer dialog box is displayed.
4. Click the Turn Off button. The operating system closes and
your notebook turns off.
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Power Button Functionality
When your notebook is on, pressing the Power ª button places
your notebook in Hibernation mode.
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Hibernation is a state of no power consumption.
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When your notebook enters this mode, the contents of the memory
are saved to the hard disk and your notebook powers off.
The settings for the Power
Press and release the Powerªbutton once to enter
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Hibernation mode.
Press and hold down the Powerªbutton to shut down your
■
notebook.
Using Battery Power
WARNING: Your notebook contains a lithium-ion battery pack.
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Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and
chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short
external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose to
temperatures higher than 140° F (60° C). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack specified for your notebook.
button are:
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on or off. It continues charging until the battery is fully charged
or the AC power is disconnected.
The battery will lose its charge if not used for a long time.
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The battery charges whether your notebook is
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Inserting and Removing the Battery
To insert the main battery into the battery compartment:
1. Turn your notebook bottom side up.
2. Slide the Battery Release Switch outward. Lift up the
battery door.
3. Position the battery so that the battery label faces downward.
4. Insert the battery, front-edge first, into the keyed battery
compartment.
5. Gently push down on the battery door until it snaps into
place.
See also
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guide for help in locating the Battery Release Switch.
To remove the battery:
1. Save your files.
2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your notebook.
3. Turn your notebook bottom side up and slide the Battery
Release Switch on the underside of your notebook outward.
The battery will pop up.
4. Lift the battery out of the battery compartment.
“Components on the Underside” in Chapter 2 of this
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