HP Compaq Evo n400c Hardware manual
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Hardware Guide
Compaq Evo™ Notebook N400c Series
Part Number: 231967-001
April 2001
This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the
computer’s hardware and software, identifying computer
components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices,
and adding upgrades and accessories.
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.
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and Trademark Office. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries.
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Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Hardware Guide
First Edition (April 2001)
Part Number: 231967-001
Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting up the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 A Look at the Computer
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Top Components (continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
3 Keyboard and Pointing Devices
Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models). . . 3–2
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Converting the Numeric Keypad Keys to
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Standard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . 3–10
Using the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
4 Battery Packs
Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Replacing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack. . . . . . 4–6
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
5 Drives
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Removing a Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Inserting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot . . . . . . . 5–6
Enabling Bootable Media and Devices for
MultiBoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Using the Default Search Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence . . . . . . . 5–10
Selecting a MultiBoot Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
Changing the Startup Sequence in
Computer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence. . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt . . . . . . . . . . 5 –12
Responding to the Express Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Changing the Startup Sequence in
Compaq Computer Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13
6 Audio and Video
Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Connecting a Stereo Speaker/Headphone . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
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Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Using Video Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Connecting a Device to the Composite
Video-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Changing the Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
7 External Device Connections
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting a Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting a Serial Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Connecting Infrared Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Infrared Connection Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Infrared Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Enabling the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Connecting USB Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Attaching a Mobile Expansion Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Connecting a Docking Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Connecting a Modem or NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Connecting to Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Contents
8 Computer Upgrades and Add-ons
Before Removing or Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Removing and Inserting a Memory
Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Removing A Memory Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . 8–10
Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18
Conserving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19
Installing Additional Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20
Attaching the Mobile Expansion Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20
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Docking Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20
Using an External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21
Connecting the External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . 8–21
Disconnecting the External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . 8–22
Upgrading the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
Adding a Second Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
Adding Wireless Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –22
9 Specifications
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 –1
Index
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Hardware and Software Setup
Setting up the Hardware
1. Record the Product Key for your operating system. It is
essential for the software setup. When you start the computer
for the first time, you may be prompted to enter the product
key. You also may need to enter it to update or troubleshoot
your operating system. The Product Key is located on the
Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the
computer.
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2. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.
Hardware Guide 1–1
Hardware and Software Setup
WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and
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Safety Notices Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD,
included with the computer.
T o reduce the risk of perso nal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment:
■ Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional
docking base.
■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important
safety feature.
■ Plug the equipment into a g r ounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
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3. Connect the computer to an external outlet.
Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector 1. Plug
the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and into an electrical
outlet 3.
Power cords and electrical outlets vary by country.
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4. Open the computer by sliding the display latch to the right 1
and raising the display 2.
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Hardware and Software Setup
5. Turn on the computer by sliding and momentarily holding,
then releasing, the power switch 1.
When power is turned on:
■ The power/suspend light 2 turns on.
■ The battery pack in the primary battery bay and the external
battery pack (if attached) begin to charge and the battery
light 3 turns on. The battery light:
❏ Rema ins on while the battery packs are charging.
❏ Turns off when the battery packs are fully charged.
■ You are prompted to begin software setup.
Hardware Guide 1–5
Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Software
Read the following guidelines, then set up the software:
CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
install during initial setup:
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■ Do not unplug the computer f rom the electrical outl et
■ Do not shut down the computer.
■ Do not remove or insert a drive.
■ When you begin software setup, online instructions guide
you through the setup process.
■ After you have begun software setup, you must complete the
entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.
■ If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,
choose carefully.
The languages and operating systems 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.
■ You may be prompted to accept the Product Key.
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After Software Setup
After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:
■ Install any optional applications.
You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq
utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. To install a
third-party application, refer to the documentation included
with the application.
To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the
instructions on the screen.
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 /s
To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
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Compaq utilities without installing the utilities, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After
viewing the utility information, select Cancel.
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■ Calibrate the battery pack.
Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully
charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately
report the amount of charge in the battery pack until the
battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information
and instructions, refer to the “Power Management" section in
the Compaq Utilities guide on the Notebook Products
Reference Library CD included with the computer.
For information about choosing a workspace and creating a safe
and comfortable work environment, refer to the Safety & Comfort
Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included
with the computer.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or
damage to the equipment:
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■ Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
■ Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange all
cords and cables so no one may accidentally step on or trip
over them.
■ Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging a cord from an
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
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A Look at the Computer
Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
Display Function
1 Vent s Allow airflow to cool internal
components.
2 Display release latch Releases the display to open the
computer.
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3 Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute the system volume.
4 MultiPort Connects wireless communication
devices, such as a Bluetooth or
802.11b MultiPort Module, and
other options.
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A Look at the Computer
Top Components
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
1 Suspend button*
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■ Turns on the computer if it is
off.
■ Initiates and exits Suspend.**
■ When pressed with the Fn
key, initiates Hibernation.
A Look at the Computer
Top Components (Continued)
Light, Button, or Component Function
2 Easy Access buttons (4) Four buttons that provide quick
access to the Internet. Refer to
Chapter 3, “Keyboard and Po inting
Devices," for information about
these buttons.
3 Display switch Turns off the computer display if
the computer is closed while on.
4 Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the
computer; can be used whether
the computer is open or closed.
5 Palm rest Provides To uchPad and T ouchPad
buttons or the pointing stick
buttons. Also protects the internal
hard drive, internal memory
expansion slot, and mode m/NIC
mini PCI slot connector.
6 Windows Application key Displays a menu when using a
Microsoft application. The menu is
the same that is displayed by
pressing the right mouse button.
7 Right TouchPad button
(TouchPad models only)
8 TouchPad
(TouchPad models only)
9 Left TouchPad button
(TouchPad models only)
: Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows St art menu.
* In Windows 98, the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
** In Windows 98, the term Standby replaces the term Suspend.
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Functions like the right mouse
button on an external mouse.
Moves the mouse cursor, selects,
and activates .
Functions like the left mouse
button on an external mouse.
A Look at the Computer
Top Components (continued)
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
1 Pointing stick (pointing stick
models only)
2 Hard drive light On: The primary hard drive is
3 MultiBay light On: A drive in a MultiBay in the
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Moves the mouse cursor, selects,
and activates .
being accessed.
optional Mobile Expansion Unit or
an external diskette drive
connected to the computer is
being accessed.
A Look at the Computer
Top Components (Continued)
Light, Button, or Component Function
4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the
embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
5 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
6 Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.
7 Left pointing-stick button
(pointing stick models only)
8 Scroll pointing-stick button
(pointing stick models only)
9 Right pointing-stick button
(pointing stick models only)
: Power/suspend light On: Power is turned on.
; Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
* In Windows 98, the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
Functions like the left mouse
button on an external mouse.
Can be set to scroll, magnify, or
function like the third button on an
external mouse.
Functions like the right mouse
button on an external mouse.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.*
The power/suspend light
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also blinks if a battery
pack that is the only
available power source
reaches a critical
low-battery condition
while Hibernation i s
ydisabled.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the
only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition.
Hardware Guide 2–5
A Look at the Computer
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Component Function
1 Power switch Turns the computer on or off or
exits Suspend.*
2 Stereo speaker/headphone
jack
3 Microphone jack Connects a single sound channel
4 PC Card eject button Ejects a PC Card from the PC
5 PC Card slot Supports 32-bit (CardBus) and
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Connects stereo speakers,
headphones, headset, or
television audio.
microphone.
Card slot.
16-bit PC Cards.
Right Side Components (Continued)
Component Function
A Look at the Computer
6 Universal Seria l Bu s (US B)
connector
7 Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant
8 RJ-45 jack (network models
only)
9 RJ-11 jack (internal modem
models only)
* In Windows 98, the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
Connects USB devices.
device for wireless communication.
Connects the network cable.
A network cable is
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included with network
models.
Connects the modem cable to an
internal modem.
A modem cable is
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included with internal
modem models.
Hardware Guide 2–7
A Look at the Computer
Left Side Components
Left Side Components
Component Function
1 External monitor connector Connects an external monitor or
overhead projector.
2 AC power connector Connects any one of the following:
■ AC Adapter
■ Optional Automobile Power
Adapter/Charger
■ Optional Aircraft Power
Adapter
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Left Side Components (Continued)
Component Function
A Look at the Computer
3 Universal Seria l Bu s (US B)
connector
4 Vent s Allow airflow to cool internal
5 Security cable slot Allows an optional security cable
Connects USB devices.
components.
to be attached to the computer.
Hardware Guide 2–9
A Look at the Computer
Bottom Components
Bottom Components
Component Function
1 External battery release
latches (2)
2 Docking connector Connects the computer to an
3 Serial number Identifies the computer; needed
4 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
5 Primary battery release
latches (2)
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Release the optional external
battery pack.
optional Mobile Expansion Unit.
when you call Compaq customer
support.
Release the primary battery pack
from the primary battery bay.
A Look at the Computer
Bottom Components (Continued)
Component Function
6 Fan Provides airflow to cool internal
components.
7 Memory expansion
compartment cover
8 Certificate of Authenticity label Contains the Product Key, which
9 Speaker Produces sound.
Covers the memory expansion
compartment that contains one
memory expansion slot for a
memory expansion board.
may need to be entered before
using some Windows operat ing
systems.
Hardware Guide 2–11
A Look at the Computer
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Component Function
1 Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.
2 Serial connector Connects a serial device.The
computer serial port is disabled
when the computer is connected
to an optional Mobile Expansion
Unit
3 Composite video-out jack Connects a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.
The connection requires
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the purchase of a
video-out adapter and an
optional video cable.
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A Look at the Computer
Additional Standard Components
The components included with the computer vary by geographic
region and the computer hardware configuration ordered.
Hardware Guide 2–13
A Look at the Computer
Some components, such as the hard drive and the primary battery
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pack, ship inside computer bays identified in previous sections
and are not included in this illustration.
Additional Standard Components
Component Function
1 Power cord Connects the AC Adapter to an AC
electrical outlet.
2 AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
3 3-to-2-prong plug adapter
(Japan only)
Adapts the U.S. power cord to a
two-prong electrical outl et in
Japan.
4 Notebook Products Reference
Library CD
5 QuickRestore kit Contains the software preinstalled
6 Modem cable (internal modem
models only)*
7 Country-specific modem
adapter (included with internal
modem models by region as
required)
Contains the following guides:
■ Hardware Guide
■ Compaq Utilities
■ Modem and Networking
■ Modem Commands
■ Maintenance, Shipping, and
Travel
■ Troubleshooting
■ Regulatory and Safety
Notices
■ Safety & Comfort Guide
on the computer.
Connects the modem to an RJ -11
telephone jack or to a
country-specific adapter.
Adapts the modem cable to a
non–RJ-11 telephone jack.
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Additional Standard Components (Continued)
Component Function
A Look at the Computer
8 Network cable (network models
only)**
9 Bag containing spare pointing
stick caps (pointing stick
models only)
* The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end.
** The network cable ha s an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end.
Connects the computer to an
Ethernet network jack.
To replace a worn pointing stick
cap:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Gently pull off the used rubber
pointing-stick cap.
3. Push the replacement cap into
place.
Hardware Guide 2–15
A Look at the Computer
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