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Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1400 Series
Second Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 183105-002
Congratulations! As the owner of a new PresarioTM Notebook
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Safety, 1-5
computer,
mobile computer users. Once
connected to the Internet,
information, entertainment, and services online.
The Beyond SetupGuide is desi
computer users and be
ou find the information you want as quickly as possible. It’s
also desi
ou have joined the world-wide community of
ou can explore vast regions of
inners. This easy-to-scan guide helps
ned to familiarize you with the following:
our Notebook is set up and
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as the
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Printed Documents
Information?
This section describes
the documentation that
came in the box with
new Notebook.
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, stop at the
following address for
information about products,
services, and special offers:
www.compaq.com
our
Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containin
ou have access to the Internet, you can also view
If
helpful reference information.
these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/mypresario.
Note:
Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.
Easy Setup Poster
This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When
ou finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents
for future use. For more information about the hardware that
came with
Glance” later in this
our new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a
uide.
Beyond Setup Guide
This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook
and
et acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
•Common computer tasks
The Beyond Setup Guide is
also available on the Compaq
Web site:
www.compaq.com/mypresario
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NTRODUCTION
•The Internet
•Notebook maintenance
•Solutions for computer problems
•Compaq service and support tools
Note:
Some features described in this guide may not be available on all
models or in all geographic regions.
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect your equipment from
dama
comfort while usin
e, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your
our Notebook.
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Warranty Certificate
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The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service
durin
the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a
safe place for future reference.
Presario Operating System Manual
The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to
communicate with
®
Windows
operating system. It also introduces:
our Notebook using the Microsoft®
•File Mana
renamin
•Customizin
•Usin
Note:
The illustrations shown and the features described in this document
may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.
ement, which covers creating, saving, deleting,
, and moving files
the Windows desktop
the Windows online Help
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The following words and symbols have special meaning in
this
uide and in the electronic documentation:
Important information that
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help you solve a
problem.
Helpful hints that make
usin
and faster.
Failure to follow directions
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loss of life.
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another pa
document that has related
information.
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Caution:
Graphics
The illustrations shown and the features described in
this document ma
Notebook computer.
differ slightly from your Presario
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To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the
Comfort Guide.
To protect your equipment from
power surges, 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.
Safety and
Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source
To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the
followin
1. Close all open pro
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click
3. Select the Shut Down option.
Note:
the
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical
Storm
steps:
rams.
Shut Down…. The Shut Down Windows dialo
box is displa
If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold
Power
button until it shuts down.
modem line from the wall
ed.
ack.
After your Notebook is
safely disconnected from
AC power and the phone line,
you can run your Notebook
on battery power.
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During an electrical storm, take the following precautions to
protect
•Immediatel
our Notebook from damage:
disconnect your Notebook from the power
source.
•If
ou are not using a surge protector, unplug all power
cords from the wall outlets.
•Disconnect
•Turn off the power button on all sur
•If a telephone line from
into the wall
protector), unplu
our Notebook from the wall outlets.
e protectors.
our Notebook is plugged directly
ack (without going through a surge
the line from the wall jack.
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Notebook
at a Glance
Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook
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Left and Right Panels, 2-6
Back Panel, 2-7
Underside, 2-8
computer,
components.
ou’ll want to look at some of the basic
To open
to the left and
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our Notebook, slide the 1 Display Release Latch
ently lift the lid.
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Open your Notebook and
take a look at these
components:
•Common Features
•Internet Zone Buttons
and Li
hts
Common Features
•Function Ke
•Status Displa
s
and CD/
DVD/MP3 Controls
“Turning Your Notebook On
and Off” later in this guide to
learn more about how to start
and shut down your Notebook.
“TouchPad” later in this guide
for more information on using
the TouchPad.
1
Display
2
Series Number
3
Keyboard
4
TouchPad
5
Speaker Ports
6
Left TouchPad Button
7
4-Way Internet Scroll Buttons
8
Right TouchPad Button
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“Reprogramming Your Internet
Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3 of
this guide to learn how to
program the Internet zone
buttons to suit your needs.
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Note:
Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.
1
Instant Internet Access Button
2
Instant E-mail
Button
¤
Button
Description
Instant Internet
¦
Access
Instant E-mailProvides you with one-touch access for
Retail CentralProvides instant connection to your
3
Retail Central
Power Button
4
Default Button Action
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.
sending and reading your e-mail.
computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.
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To access these features,
press and hold down the
Fn
key, press the numbered
function key, and then release
both keys simultaneously.
When the MP3 button is lit, the
F9-F12
function keys control
the MP3 player. When the MP3
button is not lit, the F9-
F12
function keys control the CD or
DVD player.
Function Keys
The following keys are assigned:
ButtonDescription
F1User-programmable favorite program launch key
F2User-programmable favorite program launch key
F3Switches between the display and external monitor in the
following order:
Display
External Monitor
Display and External Monitor
TV Out
F4Sleep
F5Contrast control down (on select models)
F6Contrast control up (on select models)
F7Brightness control down
F8Brightness control up
F9CD, DVD, or MP3 play/pause
F10CD, DVD, or MP3 stop
F11CD, DVD, or MP3 previous track
F12CD, DVD, or MP3 next track
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Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3
Controls
Note:
To mute sound, press the volume down (-) and volume up (+)
buttons simultaneously.
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Power Light/Sleep Mode
1
Light
Battery Charge Light/Low
2
Battery Light
AC Adapter Light
3
Num Lock Light
4
Caps Lock Light
5
MP3 Button
6
Volume Down Button
7
Previous Track Button
8
Microphone Connector
9
Play/Pause Button
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Headphone Connector
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Next Track Button
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Volume Up Button
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Right Panels
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and ri
Notebook. This is where
the batter
are located.
ht sides of your
and PC Card slot
Components on Left Side
PC Cards are credit card-sized
removable options that
expand the capability of
your Notebook.
PC Card Slot (Type I or II)
1
PC Card Eject Button
2
Components on Right Side
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
1
Drive
2
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
Eject Button
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
3
Manual Eject Hole
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Back Panel
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Take a look at the back of
our Notebook. This is
where
hardware such as a printer or
external monitor.
ou connect external
Components on Back
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide for
more information on attaching
external devices.
Fan Vent
Security Slot
Modem Connector
!
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Ethernet Port
Note:
An Ethernet Port may not be available on all models or in all
geographic regions.
S-Video Out
#
External Monitor (VGA) Port
$
2 USB Ports
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&
AC Adapter Connector
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underside of
This is where the memor
compartment and the
modem are located.
Before calling Compaq
Customer Support you
will need the serial number
from the underside of
your Notebook.
our Notebook.
Components on Underside
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1
Battery Compartment Door
2
Model and Serial Number
Mini PCI Type IIIB
3
Compartment
4
Battery Release Switch
5
Memory Compartment
Business Card Holder
6
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Using Your
Notebook
Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup,
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Power on!, 3-2
TouchPa d , 3-7
Display Options, 3-12
Internet Zone Buttons, 3-14
Storage Drives, 3-16
Security, 3-17
Notebook Options, 3-20
use, and up
with
rading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar
our Notebook features.
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Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
This section helps you get
our Notebook set up and
runnin
•Plu
•Turnin
.
Unplu
and
AC Power
Your Notebook
On and Off
•Usin
The
“Government Approvals”
section in the
Comfort Guide
power cord information.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, or damage to 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.
Battery Power
Easy Setup Poster
Safety and
for worldwide
and the
Dos
•Ensure that you can reach
the electrical outlet easil
•Unplu
the AC adapter
.
from the electrical outlet
when
ou want to
disconnect AC power from
our Notebook.
•Grasp the cord b
the plug to unplug it from the
electrical outlet.
Donts
•Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical
outlet when it is not connected to
•Do not place an
thing on power cords or cables. Arrange
them so that no one accidentall
our Notebook.
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 protectin
Notebook from power-source problems.
Durin
into
dama
connectin
sur
a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming
our Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system
e. Protect your Notebook and peripherals by
them to a surge suppressor, which absorbs voltage
es and prevents them from reaching your Notebook.
our
Caution:
phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook
during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.
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When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your
Notebook’s AC adapter to suppl
batter
is always charged.
power. This ensures that the
When a charged battery is in
our Notebook, you can simply
unplug it from AC power. Your
otebook automatically
switches to battery power.
Hibernation is a state of
no-power consumption.
When your Notebook enters
this mode, the contents of
the memory are saved to
the hard disk and your
Notebook is powered off. When
you power your Notebook on
again, your Notebook returns
to the same screen or location
before it entered Hibernation.
When
should save
unplu
our Notebook does not have a charged battery, you
our work and turn off your Notebook before
it from the AC power supply.
Turning Your Notebook On and Off
To turn o n your Notebook, press
the Power
located at the top of the
ke
board.
To turn off
properl
followin
1. Save
2. Click the Start button, then click Shut Down, and select
the Shut down option.
3. Click the OK button. After a few seconds,
will turn off.
Note:
If your Notebook is not responding, press and hold down the
button until your Notebook shuts down.
button, which is
our Notebook
, complete the
steps:
our work and exit all open programs.
our Notebook
Power
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When your Notebook is on, pressing the Powerbutton
places
the Power button are as follows:
•Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode.
our Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings for
•Press and hold down to shut down
Note:
You should only press and hold down the
our Notebook.
Power
button to
shut down your Notebook if it is locked up or not responding. Compaq
does not recommend that you turn off your Notebook using this
method under normal circumstances. To turn off your Notebook
properly, refer to the procedure above.
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Inserting the Battery
Your Notebook contains a
lithium ion or nickel metal
hydride battery pack. 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 60° C (140° F).
Replace only with the Compaq
battery pack specified for your
Notebook.
“Caring For Your Battery”
later in this guide.
The battery charges whether
your Notebook is on or off. It
continues charging until the
battery is fully charged or the
AC power is disconnected.
To inser t your battery into the battery compartment, complete
the followin
1. Save
2. Turn
3. Slide the batter
Notebook displa
4. Slide the batter
then lift up
steps:
our files.
our Notebook bottom side up.
release latch toward the
.
compartment door to the left,
.
If you will not be using your
Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq
recommends that you unplug
the electrical cord from the
outlet and remove the
battery while your Notebook
is not in use.
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5. If a batter
batter
to pull the battery out.
has been previously installed, use the tab on the
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7. Close the batter
compartment door.
Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the batter
Notebook to AC power. Leave
Notebook plu
until the Battery Charging
lon
batter
compartment and connect your
our
ed into the electrical outlet
icon is no
er displayed. This ensures that the
is fullycharged.
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Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse
In this section you’ll learn
how to select, click,
and double-click with
the TouchPad:
•Usin
the TouchPad
Instead of a Mouse
•Tapp in
and Double-
Tappin
•Edge Motion
“Caring for Your Presario
Notebook” later in this guide
for tips on keeping your
TouchPad clean.
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide to
learn how to attach an external
mouse.
Just like the mouse, the
TouchPad lets
ou draw lines or
point to items on the Windows
desktop. Tr
across the screen b
dra
dragging the pointer
ently
our finger across the
TouchPad.
Note:
To prevent accidentally selecting an item, the TouchPad has been
lowered.
Left-Click
To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located
directl
as the select or dra
below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works
button. To double-click an item, move the
pointer over the item and press the left TouchPad button twice
in rapid succession.
Right-Click
The right TouchPad button located directly below the
TouchPad works as the context menu or special dra
Press the Right TouchPad button to
et context-sensitive
options.
button.
4-Way Internet Scroll
The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is the equivalent of the up,
down, left, and ri
bottom of
our screen. To view other areas of a document or
browser window, press the pad buttons in the desired
direction.
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ou want your 4-Way Internet Scroll pad to serve as a
amepad for certain software applications or games, you can
assi
n specific actions to each key.
To as si
complete the followin
n a function to the 4-Way Internet Scroll pad,
steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Mouse
Properties dialo
box.
icon to open the Mouse
Z
3. Select the Button Actions tab, then select the button and
action
To further customize the 4-Wa
create
open a software application with a sin
complete the followin
1. From the Button Actions tab, select the button
assi
ou want to assign.
Internet buttons, you can also
our own actions to assign. For example, if you want to
le press of a button,
steps:
ou want to
n a new task.
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3. The Record a Sequence of Keystroke dialo
displa
ke
4. Click Stop when
Note:
s. Click the Start button to begin recording the
strokes to assign to the 4-Way Internet Scroll button.
ou have finished recording.
The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is only functional with some software
box
applications.
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To get additional help for
setting advanced TouchPad
features, click the
Help
select
Properties
To help prevent accidental
pointing while typing, drag
the PalmCheck slider
towards maximum.
dialog box
from the
button or
Mouse
Tapping and Double-Tapping
Your TouchPad has a tapping feature that works like the left
mouse button. If enabled,
to select an ob
ect and tap twice to double-click.
ou can tap once on the TouchPad
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Note:
Your TouchPad has been lowered within the Notebook case to
prevent accidental pointing while typing.
To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Mouse
Properties dialo
box.
icon to open the Mouse
Z
3. Select the Touch tab and click the Tap to Click check box
to turn on the tappin
4. Click OK to accept the chan
feature.
es and close the dialog box.
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