Compaq PRESARIO 1800 User Manual
Notice
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Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC Series 1800
Second Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 181115-032
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Printed Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front of
Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Left and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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Common Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Status Display and CD/DVD Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Components on Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Components on Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Components on Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Components on Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
QuikDock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
QuikDock Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Turning Your Notebook On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Optimizing Processor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse . . . . . . . . 3-6
Tapping and Double-Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Edge Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
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Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Changing Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Internet Zone Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . 3-11
Disabling the Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Identifying Your Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Using the Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Using the Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting and Enabling TV-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Setting Your Television Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Adjusting the Television Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Switching Between Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using Anti-Virus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Recognizing a Computer Virus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Removing a Virus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Adding and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Attaching Hardware Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Audio CDs and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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Removing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Manually Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Using the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Playing a DVD Film on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Using “Regionalized” DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Video Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Zooming the View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4 . . . . . . . . 5-16
Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Accessing Easy CD Creator 4
Users Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
What is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
What is the World Wide Web? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
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Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
What is a Browser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Using Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Search Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Choosing a Search Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Using a Search Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Searching on the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Accessing Files from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
In Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
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Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Storing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Battery Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Calibrating the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maximizing Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Saving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
What is Power Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Chapter 8 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Cleaning the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Backup Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Hard Disk Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
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Cleaning the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Cleaning the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Caring for Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Using Backup Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Using ScanDisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Using Disk Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Deleting Stored Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
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Hard Disk Space Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Checking the Hard Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Deleting Unnecessary Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Using the Recycle Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
System Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Compaq Service Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Finding Solutions Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
General Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Display Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
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Questions about Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Questions about Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Questions about Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Questions about Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Solutions Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Battery and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Mass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Games and Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Keyboard and TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Memory and PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
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Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario Notebook
Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-2
Symbols and Graphics, 1-4
Safety, 1-5
computer, you have joined the world-wide community of mobile
computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and connected to
the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information,
entertainment, and services online.
The Beyond Setup 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 familiarise you with the following:
• Features you’ll want to
try during the first few days
or weeks
• Keeping your Notebook
running smoothly
• Solving common problems
as they occur
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Where Can I
Printed Documents
Find
Information?
This section describes the
documentation that came in
the box with your 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
Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containing helpful reference information.
If you have access to the Internet, you can also view
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 you
finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents for future
use. For more information about the hardware that came with
your new Notebook, refer to “Your Notebook at a Glance” later
in this guide.
Beyond Setup 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
The Beyond Setup Guide is
also available on the Compaq
Web site:
www.compaq.com/mypresario
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• The Internet
• Notebook maintenance
• Solutions for computer problems
• Compaq service and support tools
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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 certificate in a safe place
for future reference.
Presario Operating System Manual
The Presario Operating System Manual explains how
to communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft
Windows® operating system. It also introduces:
• File Management, which covers creating, saving, deleting,
renaming, and moving files
• Customizing the Windows desktop
• Using the Windows online Help
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Note: The illustrations shown and the features described in this document
may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.
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Symbols and
Symbols
Graphics
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and in the electronic documentation:
Important information that
may help you solve a problem.
Helpful hints that make using
your Notebook easier and
faster.
Another document or another
page in this document that has
related information.
Failure to follow directions
may result in bodily harm or
loss of life.
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<
Caution:
may result in equipment
damage or data loss.
Graphics
The illustrations shown and the features described in
this document may differ slightly from your Presario
Notebook computer.
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Safety
Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source
To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the
following steps:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and
Comfort document.
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.
After your Notebook is
safely disconnected from
AC power and the phone line,
you can run your Notebook
on battery power.
1. Close all open programs.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click
Shut Down… The Shut down Windows dialogue box
is displayed.
3. Select the Shut down option.
Note: If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold
the Power button until it shuts down.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.
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.
• If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power cords
from the wall sockets.
• Disconnect your Notebook from the wall sockets.
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• Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.
• If a telephone line from your Notebook is plugged directly
into the wall jack (without going through a surge protector),
unplug the line from the wall jack.
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You r
Notebook
at a Glance
Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook computer,
Front of Your Presario
Notebook, 2-2
Left and Right Panels, 2-7
Back Panel, 2-8
Underside, 2-9
QuikDock, 2-10
you’ll want to look at some of the basic components.
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To open your Notebook, slide the 1 Display Release Latches
forward and gently lift the lid.
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Front of
Your Presario
Notebook
Open your Notebook and
take a look at these
components:
• Common Features
• Internet Zone Buttons
and Lights
• Function Keys
• Status Display and
CD/DVD Controls
Common Features
“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.
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Display Release Latch
1
Display
2
Power Button
3
Model Number
4
Keyboard
5
TouchPa d
6
Speakers
7
Left TouchPad Button
8
Scroll Up/Down Button
9
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
AC Adapter Light
1
Caps Lock Light
2
Instant Internet Access Button
3
Instant E-Mail Button
4
My Presario Instant Access Button
5
Power Button
6
Digital Audio Button
7
Entertainment Button
8
Retail Central Button
9
Num Lock Light
-
Scroll Lock Light
q
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Note: Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.
Button
M
C
B
(Fn+F1)
(Fn+F2)
Button
Description
Instant Internet
Access
Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access for
My Presario Connects instantly to Compaq for product
Digital Audio Launches Rioport Audio Manager
Entertainment Launches the Icast Web site which provides
Retail Central Provides instant connection to your
Favourite
Program Launch
Favourite
Program Launch
Default Button Action
Provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a personalised
Web page filled with local weather, news,
sports, and financial information.
sending and reading your e-mail.
information, helpful hints, performance
updates, service, and more.
to play MP3 music.
up-to-date entertainment information.
computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.
Launches the My Presario Web site.
Can be reprogrammed to launch any
application or Web site.
Launches the Icast Web site.
Can be reprogrammed to launch any
application or Web site.
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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.
Function Keys
The following keys are assigned:
Button Description
F1 User-programmable favourite program launch key
F2 User-programmable favourite program launch key
F3 Switches between the display and external monitor
in the following order:
•Display
• External Monitor
• Display and External Monitor
•TV Out
F4 Sleep
F5 None
F6 None
F7 Brightness control down
F8 Brightness control up
F9 CD or DVD play / pause
F10 CD or DVD stop
F11 CD or DVD previous track
F12 CD or DVD next track
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Status Display and CD/DVD Controls
Sleep Status Icon
1
Power Status Icon
2
Battery Charging Status Icon
3
Disqplay2 Status Icon
4
Battery Gauge
5
Previous Track Button
6
Disqplay2 On/Off Button
7
Next Track Button
8
Volume Down Button
9
Volume Up Button
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Play/Pause Button
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Stop Button
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Left and
Right Panels
Take a look at the left
and right sides of your
Notebook. This is where
the CD or DVD drive,
diskette drive, battery and
PC Card slot are located.
Components on Left Side
“Inserting the Battery” in
Chapter 3 of this guide for
more information about the
battery.
PC Cards are credit card-sized
removable options that
expand the capability of
your Notebook.
Security Slot
1
CD or DVD Drive
2
CD or DVD Eject Button
3
CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole
4
Diskette Drive
5
Diskette Eject Button
6
Components on Right Side
Battery Compartment
1
PC Card Eject Button
2
PC Card Slot (Type I, II, or III)
3
Headphone Jack
4
Microphone Jack
5
Modem Port
6
Ethernet Port
7
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Back Panel
Take a look at the back of
your Notebook. This is
where you connect external
hardware such as a printer,
mouse, or external monitor.
Components on Back
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide for
more information on attaching
external devices.
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
1
AC Adapter Connector
2
Printer/Parallel Port
3
QuikDock Connector
4
Fan Vent
5
TV-Out Connector
6
External Monitor (VGA) Port
7
Serial Port
8
USB Port
9
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Underside
Here’s what’s o n the
underside of your Notebook.
This is where the memory
compartment and the pop-up
feet are located.
Before calling Compaq
Customer Support you
will need the serial number
from the underside of
your Notebook.
Components on Underside
Pop-Up Feet
1
Model and Serial Number
2
Memory Compartment
3
Speaker Ports
4
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QuikDock
QuikDock Features
With the QuikDock you can
create a permanent work
space, or “dock” for your
Notebook, complete with
external monitor, keyboard,
mouse, and printer.
QuikDock is an option that
can be purchased separately
for your Notebook.
QuikDock is an option that
can be purchased separately
for your Notebook. See the
Options Catalogue icon on the
desktop for more information.
The catalogue is only available
in selected areas. See your
Compaq authorised retailer
for details.
The QuikDock provides external ports for various connectors,
allowing you to dock and remove your Notebook while your
hardware devices remain connected to the QuikDock.
The illustration and table below show where to connect
external devices to the QuikDock.
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2
3
4
5
6
USB
USB
AC Adapter
Mouse
Keyboard
Printer
Game/Midi
7
Serial
8
Monitor
9
S-Video
-
Composite TV-Out
q
Audio Line Out
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Using Your
Notebook
Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup,
Power On!, 3-2
Tou ch P a d, 3- 6
Display Options, 3-9
Storage Drives, 3-12
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use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar with
using your Notebook‘s features.
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Power On!
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
This section helps you
get your Notebook set up
and running.
• Plugging and
Unplugging AC Power
• Turning Your
Notebook On and Off
• Using Battery Power
• Optimizing
Processor Speed
The Easy Setup Poster and the
“Government Approvals”
section in the Safety and
Comfort Guide for worldwide
power cord information.
Do’s
• Ensure that you can reach the
electrical socket easily.
• Unplug the AC adapter from
the electrical socket when you
want to disconnect AC power
from your Notebook.
• To unplug from the electrical socket, grasp the cord by
the plug.
Don’ts
• Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical
socket when it is not connected to your Notebook.
• Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange
them 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.
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.
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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 suppresser, which absorbs voltage surges and
prevents them from reaching your Notebook.
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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.
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When a charged battery is in
your Notebook, you can simply
unplug it from AC power. Your
Notebook 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.
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 to supply power. This 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.
Turning Your Notebook On and Off
To turn on your Notebook, press
the Power
located at the top of the keyboard.
To turn off your Notebook
properly, complete the
following steps:
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 off.
Note: If your Notebook is not responding, press and hold down
the Power
Power Button Functionality
When your Notebook is on, pressing the Powerbutton places
your Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings for the Power
button are as follows:
• Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode
button, which is
button until your Notebook shuts down.
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• Press and hold down to shut down your Notebook
button to shut
Note: You should only press and hold down the Power
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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Your Notebook contains a
lithium ion 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 it
to temperatures higher than
60° C (140° F). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.
Using Battery Power
Inserting the Battery
To insert your battery into the
battery compartment, complete the
following steps:
1. Push down 1 on the battery
compartment door to remove
the door.
2. Insert 2 the new battery into the battery compartment
with the label side turned up.
3. Close the battery compartment door by gently pushing up
on the door until it snaps into place.
Charging the Battery
“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.
If you will not be using your
Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq
recommends that you unplug
the electrical cord from the
socket and remove the battery
while your Notebook is not
in use.
To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the battery compartment and connect your
Notebook to AC power. Leave your Notebook
plugged into the electrical socket until the
Battery Charging
icon is no longer
displayed. This ensures that the battery
is fully charged.
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Optimizing Processor Speed
(available on select models)
When maximum performance
is selected, the processor
operates at full (100 %) speed.
When battery optimised mode
is selected, the processor
operates at approximately
80 % of the maximum
performance mode.
Some Presario Notebook models use the Pentium III Processor
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep™Technology. This technology gives
you the capability to optimise your Notebook’s processor speeds
based on the power source in use.
The default SpeedStep icons for each power source are
listed below:
The chequered flag icon in the system tray on the
Windows taskbar indicates External AC Power and
Maximum Performance.
The non-chequered flag icon in the system tray on
the Windows taskbar indicates Battery Optimised
Performance.
To change the setting for either
power source, AC or battery,
right-click the SpeedStep icon in
the System Tray and select either
Battery Optimised Performance
or Maximum Performance.
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TouchPad
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse
In this section you’ll
learn how to select,
click and double-click
with the TouchPad:
• Using the TouchPad
Instead of a Mouse
• Tapping and
Double-Tapping
• Edge Motion
“Caring for Your Presario
Notebook” later in this guide
for tips on keeping your
TouchPad clean.
Just like the mouse, the TouchPad
lets you draw lines or point to items
on the Windows desktop. Try
dragging the pointer across the
screen by gently dragging your
finger across the TouchPad.
Left-Click
To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located
directly below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works
as the select or drag 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 works as the context menu or special
drag button. Press the Right TouchPad button to get
context-sensitive options.
Scroll Button
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide to
learn how to attach an external
mouse.
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The Scroll button is the equivalent of the up and down buttons
of the scroll bar on the side of your screen. To view other areas
of a document or browser window, press the Scroll button in the
desired direction.
Note: The Scroll button is only functional with some software applications.
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