Compaq Evo N200, Evo Notebook N200 Series Hardware Manual

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Hardware Guide

Evo Notebook N200 Series

Document Part Number: 232048-002

November 2001

This guide identifies computer hardware features and provides
procedures for using them. It also includes instructions for setting
up the computer, information about connecting external devices,
and computer specifications.

© 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.

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 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.

Hardware Guide
Second Edition November 2001
First Edition September 2001
Document Part Number: 232048-002

Contents

1 Hardware and Software Setup

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

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Installing Optional Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

2 A Look at the Computer

TouchPad, Display Release Latch, and Microphone . . . 2–1

Top Components: Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Top Components: Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Top Components: Keys and Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Left Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Right Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Bottom Components: Bays and Compartments . . . . . . . 2–9

Bottom Components: Speaker, Latches, and Vents . . . 2–10

Bottom Components: Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

3 Keyboard and Pointing Device

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Using Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Initiate QuickLock (Fn+F6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Display Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 3–5

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F9 and Fn+F11). . . . 3–5

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Contents

Using the Fn Key Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys . . . 3–8

Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Using the Easy Access Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Using Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes . . . . . . . 3–10

4 Battery Packs

Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Replacing or Adding a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Replacing a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Attaching an External Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Removing an External Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Storing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

5 Removable Drives

Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Caring for Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 5–2

Playing Media with an Optional Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Changing the Startup Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

6Audio

Identifying Audio Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Using the Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

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7 External Device Connections

Connecting a Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Connecting the Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Using a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Enabling USB Legacy Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Configuring the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Using Suspend with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

8 Hardware Upgrades

Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Inserting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Turning Off Power to a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Displaying RAM and Hibernation File Information 8–4

Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 8–5

9 Specifications

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Computer Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Rated Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Index

Hardware Guide v

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

1

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CAUTION:

To prevent file corruption, possible damage to components, and ensure

that correct device drivers load:

Allow sufficient air circulation around the computer and the

■

AC Adapter during use and while charging the battery pack to
ensure adequate cooling of the device. Prevent direct exposure
to radiant heat sources.

Run the computer during setup on external AC power, not on

■

battery power.
Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional

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Mobile Expansion Unit.

Setup must begin with connecting the computer to AC power.

Hardware Guide 1–1

Hardware and Software Setup

1. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet,
then connect the computer to external AC power.

Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector
on the right side of the computer. Plug the power cord into the
AC Adapter

and into an electrical outlet 3. (Power cords

2

and outlets vary by country.)

Connecting the computer to external power

1

2. Open the computer by sliding the display release latch to the
right

Opening the computer

and raising the display 2.

1

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Hardware and Software Setup

3. Turn on the computer by sliding and releasing the power
switch

1

.

Turning on the computer

When hardware setup is complete:

The power/suspend light 2 is on because the computer is on.

■

The battery light 3 is on because the battery pack is charging.

■

The battery pack began to charge as soon as the computer
was connected to external power. The battery light remains
on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the
battery pack is fully charged.

You are prompted to begin software setup.

■

Hardware Guide 1–3

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Software

The initial setup prompt appears on the screen when the computer
is turned on.

Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding
through the online instructions, read the following setup
information:

CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct device

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drivers install during initial setup:

Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet.

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Do not shut down the computer.

■

Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the

■

entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.

If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,

■

choose carefully.

The languages and operating system that you do not

❏

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.

During the setup process, you must accept the End User

■

License Agreement to continue.

Installing 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 Setup

■

Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the
instructions on the screen.

1–4 Hardware Guide

If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup
is complete, select Start > Run. On the command line, type:

C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload

To display descriptions and space requirements of preloaded

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Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After
viewing the utility information, select Cancel, then select Exit
Setup.

After Software Setup

After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:

Calibrate the battery pack.

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Hardware and Software Setup

Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully
charged to run the computer, the amount of charge in the
battery pack may not be reported accurately until the battery
pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and
instructions, refer on this CD to the Utilities guide, “Power
Management” section.

Set the power switch, suspend button, or display switch to

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initiate Hibernation.

Hibernation is an energy-saving feature and safeguard that
saves all information in RAM (random access memory) to a
hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the
computer. When you exit Hibernation, your work returns to
the screen where you left off. To replace a battery pack that is
the sole power source, you must either initiate Hibernation or
shut down the computer.

Although Hibernation can be initiated from the Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional operating system Shut Down
menu, it may be more convenient in either the Windows 2000
Professional or the Microsoft Windows XP Professional
operating system to initiate it from a button or switch. For

Hardware Guide 1–5

Hardware and Software Setup

more information about using Hibernation, refer on this CD
to the Utilities guide, “Power Management” section, “Setting
Power Procedure Preferences.”

Read suggestions for creating a safe and comfortable work

■

environment. Ergonomic and safety information about the
computer is provided on this CD in the Safety & Comfort

Guide.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or

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damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important

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safety feature.
Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

■

that is easily accessible at all times.
Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them

■

so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power

■

cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the

■

electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

1–6 Hardware Guide

A Look at the Computer

TouchPad, Display Release Latch, and
Microphone

2

Display release latch Opens the computer.

1

Left and right

2

TouchPad buttons

TouchPad Moves the pointer, selects, and activates.

3

Microphone Inputs single-channel sound.

4

Hardware Guide 2–1

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

A Look at the Computer

Top Components: Lights

Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric

1

keypad is enabled.

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

2

Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.

3

Drive light On: The primary hard drive or any drive in an

4

optional Mobile Expansion Unit is being
accessed.

Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.

5

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

Power/suspend

6

light

*

In Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional, the term

Standby

replaces the term

On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend
The power/suspend light also blinks when a

battery pack that is the only available power
source reaches a critical low-battery condition
while Hibernation is disabled.

Suspend

.

*

2–2 Hardware Guide

A Look at the Computer

Top Components: Power Controls

Power switch

1

*

Turns the computer on or off or exits
Suspend or Hibernation.

*†

When slid while pressing the suspend
button*, resets the computer.

Suspend button

2

*

■

Turns on the computer if it is off.

■

Initiates and exits Suspend.*†

■

When pressed while sliding the
power switch, resets the
computer.

Display switch Turns off the computer display if the

3

computer is closed while it is on.

*

In Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional, the term

sleep button

replaces the term

†

This table describes default settings. Different settings can be selected.

replaces the term

Suspend

.

suspend button,

and the term

Standby

†

For more information about optional power settings, refer on this CD to
the

Utilities

guide, “Power Management” section, “Setting Power

Procedure Preferences.”

Hardware Guide 2–3

A Look at the Computer

Top Components: Keys and Buttons

Easy Access

1

Buttons (4)

Function keys Execute system and application commands.

2

Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu.

3

key Combines with other keys to execute

Fn

4

Applications key Displays shortcut menu for item beneath the

5

Programmable buttons that provide quick
access to Internet or network destinations or
to software applications or data files in the
system.

Used with Fn key, execute hotkey
commands.

system commands.

pointer.

2–4 Hardware Guide

Left Side Components

Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant

1

Exhaust vent Provides airflow to cool internal

2

A Look at the Computer

device for wireless communication.

components.

To prevent overheating,

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do not obstruct vent.

Hardware Guide 2–5

A Look at the Computer

Right Side Components

Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.

1

DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter, optional

2

DC cable, optional Automobile
Power Adapter/Charger, or optional
Aircraft Power Adapter.

PC Card slot Supports optional 32-bit (CardBus)

3

and 16-bit PC Cards.

PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from

4

the PC Card slot.

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable

5

to the computer.

2–6 Hardware Guide

Front Panel Components

A Look at the Computer

Stereo speaker/headphone

1

(line-out) jack

Microphone jack Connects an optional single

2

Connects optional, powered
stereo speakers,
headphones, headset, or
television audio.

sound channel microphone.

Hardware Guide 2–7

A Look at the Computer

Rear Panel Components

External battery pack

1

connectors (2)

RJ-45 jack Connects an optional network cable.

2

RJ-11 jack Connects the modem cable.

3

External monitor connector Connects an optional external

4

Mobile Expansion Unit

5

connector

Connect an optional external
battery pack.

The RJ-45 jack functions

✎

only when a network
interface card (NIC) is
installed in the computer.

(A modem cable is included with
internal modem models.)

The RJ-11 jack functions

✎

only when an internal
modem is installed in the
computer.

monitor or desktop projector.

Connects the computer to an optional
Mobile Expansion Unit.

USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.

6

2–8 Hardware Guide

A Look at the Computer

Bottom Components: Bays and
Compartments

Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

1

Memory expansion

2

compartment

Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.

3

Hard drive bay retaining

4

screw

Mini PCI (personal

5

computer interface)
compartment

Hardware Guide 2–9

Contains 1 memory expansion slot,
which supports a memory expansion
board providing up to 128 megabytes
of RAM (random access memory).

Secures the primary hard drive in the
hard drive bay.

Holds the combination modem/NIC
(network interface card).

A Look at the Computer

Bottom Components: Speaker,
Latches, and Vents

Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack

1

from the battery bay.

Speaker Produces single sound channel

2

(monaural) sound.

External battery pack

3

security latches (2)

Intake vents Allow airflow to cool internal

4

2–10 Hardware Guide

Secure an optional external battery
pack to the computer.

components.

To prevent overheating,

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do not obstruct vents.

Bottom Components: Labels

A Look at the Computer

Certificate of Authenticity

1

label

Serial number Identifies the computer. You will need

2

System label Provides regulatory information

3

Modem agency approvals

4

label (internal modem
models only)

Hardware Guide 2–11

Contains your Product Key number.
You may need this number to update
or troubleshoot your operating
system.

this number if you call Compaq
customer support.

about the computer.

Lists the countries in which the
modem has been approved for use.
You may need this information to use
the modem while traveling.

A Look at the Computer

Additional Standard Components

The components included with the computer vary by
geographical region and the computer hardware configuration
ordered.

The following illustration and table identify the standard external
components included with most computer models.

This illustration does not include printed documentation or such

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components as the hard drive and primary battery pack, which
ship inside computer bays identified in previous sections.

Identifying additional standard components

2–12 Hardware Guide

A Look at the Computer

Additional Standard Components and their Functions

Power cord Connects the AC Adapter to an

1

AC electrical outlet.

AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

2

Notebook Products

3

Reference Library

CD

Contains the following guides:

■

Hardware Guide

■

Utilities

■

Modem and Networking

■

Modem Commands

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Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

■

Troubleshooting

■

Regulatory and Safety Notices

■

Safety & Comfort Guide

All guides on the

✎

Products Reference Library

are available on the Compaq
Web site at

Notebook

CD

http:\\www.compaq.com/support.

QuickRestore kit Contains the preloaded and preinstalled

4

software on the computer.

Modem cable (internal

5

modem models only)

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

Country-specific modem

6

adapter (included with
internal modem models
by region as required)

Hardware Guide 2–13

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

Keyboard and Pointing Device

Using the TouchPad

Use the TouchPad 1 and the left 2 and right 3 TouchPad buttons
to perform mouse functions with any software that supports a
Windows-compatible mouse.

To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad

■

surface in the direction you want to move the cursor.

Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left

■

and right buttons on an external mouse.

3

Identifying TouchPad components

Hardware Guide 3–1

Keyboard and Pointing Device

The TouchPad is supported by the mouse software in your
operating system. To access the custom settings available in this
software:

In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel >

■

Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse icon.

In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings >

■

Control Panel > Mouse.

Using Hotkeys

A hotkey is a preset combination of the Fnkey1and a function
key
the function keys
available on the computer.

that accesses or executes a system function. The icons on

2

F4

to

F9

and

represent the hotkey functions

F11

Identifying hotkeys

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