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HP Compaq Evo Notebook N620c Hardware Guide

Hardware Guide
Compaq Evo Notebook N620c Series
Document Part Number: 279360-002
January 2003
Enhanced for accessibility
© 2003 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or 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 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 January 2003 First Edition July 2002 Reference Number: N620c Document Part Number: 279360-002

Contents

1 Notebook Features
Display Components ........................................................ 1–1
Pointing Device Components........................................... 1–2
Pointing Stick Model ................................................. 1–2
TouchPad Model........................................................ 1–3
Dual Pointing Device Model ..................................... 1–4
Top Components .............................................................. 1–5
Speakers and Memory Compartment......................... 1–5
Lights......................................................................... 1–6
Buttons, Keys and Switches....................................... 1–8
Left Side Components.................................................... 1–10
Right Side Components.................................................. 1–11
Front Panel Components ................................................ 1–12
Rear Panel Components ................................................. 1–13
Bottom Components....................................................... 1–15
Additional Standard Components................................... 1–17
2 Hardware Setup
Setting Up the Hardware.................................................. 2–1
Wireless MultiPort Module.............................................. 2–4
Removing the Wireless MultiPort Module................ 2–4
Installing the Wireless MultiPort Module........................ 2–6
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3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using a Pointing Device................................................... 3–1
Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models)..... 3–1
Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models).................. 3–2
Using the Dual Pointing Device (Dual Models)........ 3–3
Setting Pointing Device Preferences.......................... 3–4
Replacing the Pointing Stick Cap .............................. 3–5
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys.................................... 3–6
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference............... 3–7
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with
External Keyboards.................................................... 3–8
Turning a MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2)........ 3–8
Switching Display and Image (Fn+F4)...................... 3–9
Adjusting System Volume (Fn+F5)......................... 3–10
Initiating QuickLock (Fn+F6).................................. 3–10
Setting Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) ............ 3–10
Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8)........ 3–11
Adjusting Screen Brightness (Fn+F10).................... 3–11
Displaying System Information (Fn+esc)................ 3–11
Using the Fn Key Sequentially ................................ 3–12
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad.................... 3–13
Using the Easy Access Buttons...................................... 3–16
Using Default Settings............................................. 3–16
Using Custom Assignments and Schemes............... 3–17
4 Battery Packs
Charging Battery Packs.................................................... 4–1
Using a New Battery Pack................................................ 4–2
Replacing Battery Packs................................................... 4–3
Replacing a Primary Battery Pack............................. 4–3
Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack........................... 4–4
Storing a Battery Pack...................................................... 4–5
Recycling a Used Battery Pack ........................................ 4–6
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5 Removable Drives
Adding a Drive to the System .......................................... 5–1
Caring for Drives ....................................................... 5–2
IDE Drive Light......................................................... 5–3
Replacing a Primary Hard Drive...................................... 5–4
Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive ...................... 5–8
Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter...................... 5–8
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay......................... 5–11
Removing a Drive from the MultiBay..................... 5–11
Inserting and Removing Drive Media............................ 5–13
Inserting Optical Drive Media ................................. 5–13
Removing Optical Drive Media (with Power)......... 5–14
Removing Optical Drive Media (No Power)........... 5–15
Inserting a Diskette or Disk ..................................... 5–16
Removing a Diskette or Disk................................... 5–16
Displaying Media Contents...................................... 5–17
Locating Drive Software Information ...................... 5–17
Initiating Standby or Hibernation ............................ 5–18
6 Audio and Video
Using Audio Features....................................................... 6–1
Identifying Audio Features........................................ 6–1
Using the Microphone Jack ....................................... 6–2
Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack................ 6–3
Adjusting Volume...................................................... 6–3
Using Video Features....................................................... 6–4
Using the S-Video-Out Jack ...................................... 6–5
Changing the Video Mode......................................... 6–6
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7 Communications Devices
Connecting a Modem Cable............................................. 7–1
Using the RJ-11 Cable............................................... 7–1
Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable................... 7–2
Connecting a Network Cable............................................ 7–4
Linking to an Infrared Device .......................................... 7–5
Configuring the Infrared Port..................................... 7–6
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission......................... 7–6
Using Standby with Infrared...................................... 7–7
8 External Devices
Connecting a Standard Device ......................................... 8–1
Connecting an External Diskette Drive............................ 8–2
Connecting a USB Device................................................ 8–3
Using a USB Device.................................................. 8–4
Enabling USB Legacy Support.................................. 8–4
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock ................................ 8–5
9 Hardware Upgrades
Using PC Cards ................................................................ 9–1
Selecting a PC Card Slot............................................ 9–1
Configuring a PC Card............................................... 9–2
Inserting a PC Card.................................................... 9–2
Removing a PC Card ................................................. 9–3
RAM or Memory PC Cards....................................... 9–4
Viewing Memory and Hibernation
File Information......................................................... 9–4
Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board........ 9–5
10 Specifications
Notebook Dimensions.................................................... 10–1
Operating Environment.................................................. 10–1
Rated Input Power.......................................................... 10–2
Modem Specifications.................................................... 10–2
Index
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Notebook Features

Display Components

Identifying display components
Display Component Descriptions
Display release latch Opens the notebook.
1
MultiPort
2
1
Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth or 802.11b wireless LAN.
Hardware Guide 1-1
Notebook Features

Pointing Device Components

Pointing Stick Model

Identifying pointing stick components
Pointing Stick Component Descriptions
EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Stick
1
Left and right pointing stick
2
buttons Scroll pointing stick button
3
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Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Functions like the scroll button on an external mouse.

TouchPad Model

Identifying TouchPad components
Notebook Features
TouchPad Component Descriptions
TouchPad
1
Left and right TouchPad
2
buttons
Hardware Guide 1-3
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.
Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Notebook Features

Dual Pointing Device Model

Identifying dual pointing device components
Dual Pointing Device Component Descriptions
Pointing stick
1
Left and right pointing stick
2
buttons TouchPad
3
Left and right TouchPad
4
buttons
1-4 Hardware Guide
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse.
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double­clicking.
Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Top Components

Speakers and Memory Compartment

Identifying the speakers and memory compartment
Notebook Features
Speakers and Memory Compartment Descriptions
Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
1
Memory expansion compartment
2
Hardware Guide 1-5
Contains 2 memory expansion slots for optional memory expansion boards.
Notebook Features

Lights

Identifying lights on the edges of the keyboard panel
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Notebook Features
Lights on the Edges of the Keyboard Panel
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
1
Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.
2
Num lock light
3
Power/Standby light On: Power is turned on.
4
Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
5
IDE (Integrated Drive
6
Electronics) drive light
Diskette drive light On: A standard diskette drive in the
7
On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
The power/standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is the only available power source, reaches a critical low-battery condition while Hibernation is disabled.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source, has reached a low-battery condition.
On: One of the following drives is being accessed:
Hard drive in the hard drive bay. Optional hard drive, optical drive, Zip
drive, or SuperDisk drive in the MultiBay.
MultiBay or optional external diskette drive bay is being accessed.
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Notebook Features

Buttons, Keys and Switches

Identifying buttons, keys, and switches on the
keyboard panel
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Notebook Features
Buttons, Keys, and Switches Descriptions
Standby button Initiates and resumes from Standby.
1
Easy Access Buttons (4)
2
Power switch
3
Applications key
4
Display release latch recesses
5
(2)
6
Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
This table describes default settings. For information about
changing power preferences, refer on this CD to the Software
Guide, “Power” chapter.
Programmable buttons that provide quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to software applications or data files in the system.
Turns the notebook on or off or resumes from Hibernation.
Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Secure the display when it is closed.
Hardware Guide 1-9
Notebook Features

Left Side Components

Identifying left side components
Left Side Component Descriptions
Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
1
To prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow.
Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
2
PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I or Type II 32-bit
3
PC Card eject buttons(2) Top button: Ejects an optional PC Card from
4
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(CardBus) or 16-bit PCCards.
the top PC Card slot. Bottom button: Ejects an optional PC Card
from the bottom PC Card slot.

Right Side Components

Identifying right side components
Notebook Features
Right Side Component Descriptions
Security cable slot
1
MultiBay
2
RJ-11 jack Connects the modem cable.
3
Hardware Guide 1-11
Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook.
Supports an optional MultiBay device, such as a drive or battery pack.
Notebook Features

Front Panel Components

Identifying front panel components
Front Panel Component Descriptions
Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device for
1
Intake vent Allows airflow to cool internal
2
Volume buttons (2) Adjust system volume. To mute or
3
Stereo speaker/headphone
4
(line-out) jack
Microphone Inputs monaural sound. Can be used
5
Microphone jack Connects an optional single-sound
6
wireless communication.
components.
To prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining printer or a soft surface such as bedding or clothing to block airflow.
restore volume, press both volume buttons at the same time.
Connects optional, powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio.
whether the notebook is open or closed.
channel microphone.
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Rear Panel Components

Identifying rear panel components
Rear Panel Component Descriptions
DC power connector
1
Keyboard/pointing device
2
(PS/2) connector
Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device,
3
USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.
4
RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable.
5
Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power Adapter, or DC cable.
Connects an optional PS/2 device such as a keyboard or mouse.
To connect a keyboard and a mouse at the same time, use an optional Y-adapter.
such as an external diskette drive bay or a printer.
Notebook Features
Hardware Guide 1-13
Notebook Features
Rear Panel Component Descriptions (Continued)
External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
6
Serial connector Connects an optional serial device.
7
S-video-out jack Connects an optional S-video device,
8
or overhead projector.
such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
1-14 Hardware Guide

Bottom Components

Notebook Features
Identifying bottom components
9
The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label (
Bottom Component Descriptions
Hardware Guide 1-15
vary by model and configuration.
MultiBay recess
1
MultiBay release latch
2
System label
3
Provides a grip area for removing an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay.
Releases an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay.
Provides regulatory information about
) may
Notebook Features
the notebook.
Bottom Component Descriptions (Continued)
Serial number Identifies the notebook.
4
You may need this number if you call Compaq customer support.
Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional
5
Intake vents Provide airflow to cool internal
6
Hard drive bay Secures the primary hard drive in the
7
Modem agency approvals label Lists the countries in which the modem
8
Certificate of Authenticity label Contains your Product Key number,
9
Mini PCI (Peripheral
-
Component Interconnect)
compartment
Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack from
q
Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
w
port replicator. The docking connector has a plastic cover that must be opened before docking.
components.
To prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface such as bedding or clothing to block airflow.
hard drive bay.
has been approved for use.
You will need this information to use the modem while traveling internationally.
which will be needed to update or troubleshoot your operating system.
Contains the mini PCI modem card.
the battery bay.
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Notebook Features

Additional Standard Components

The components included with the notebook vary by
geographical region and the notebook hardware configuration
ordered.
The following illustration and table identify the standard external
components included with most notebook models.
This illustration does not include printed documentation or
components such as the hard drive and primary battery pack,
which ship inside notebook bays identified in previous sections.
Identifying additional standard components
Hardware Guide 1-17
Notebook Features
Additional Standard Component Descriptions
Power cord
1
Modem cable
2
Country-specific modem
3
adapter (included with internal modem models byregion as required)
Network cable Connects the notebook to an Ethernet
4
AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
5
Weight saver Protects the MultiBay and reduces
6
Japan-specific outlet adapter
7
(Japan only)
Connects the AC adapter to an ACelectrical outlet.
Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.
The modem cable has a 6-pin
RJ-11 connector at each end. Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ­11 telephone jack.
network jack.
The network cable has an 8-
pin RJ-45 connector at each
end.
notebook weight when a MultiBay device is not inserted.
Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.
1-18 Hardware Guide
Additional Standard Component
Notebook Features
Descriptions
Documentation Library CD Contains the following guides:
8
QuickRestore kit Contains the software preinstalled on
9
Bag containing 2 spare
-
pointing stick caps (pointing stick and dual pointing device models only)
(
Continued)
Hardware Guide Software Guide Modem and Networking Modem Command Guidelines Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Troubleshooting Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety and Comfort Guide Cross-Platform Third-Party Agere
Softmodem AT Command Set Third-Party Broadcom NetXtreme
Ethernet Networking User Guide Software Reference Guide
(Bluetooth for Windows) Software Reference Guide
(Bluetooth for Windows XP) User’s Guide (Compaq Wireless
LAN MultiPort W200)
the notebook. Replace worn pointing stick cap.
Hardware Guide 1-19

Hardware Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

CAUTION: Setup must begin by connecting the notebook to AC power.
To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup:
Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port Replicator.
Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power.
Do not run the notebook on battery power. Use external AC power throughout initial setup.
2
Hardware Guide 2-1
Hardware Setup
1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, then connect the notebook to external AC power.
Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector 1. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.)
Connecting the notebook to external power
2. Open the notebook by sliding the display release latch to the
right 1 and raising the display 2.
Opening the notebook
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Hardware Setup
3. Turn on the notebook by sliding and releasing the power
switch 1.
Turning on the notebook
When the notebook is turned on:
The power/standby light 2 turns on. The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the
battery light 3 turns on. 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.
For more information on software setup, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Software Setup” chapter.
Hardware Guide 2-3
Hardware Setup

Wireless MultiPort Module

If you ordered your notebook with MultiPort, your notebook was shipped with the MultiPort module preinstalled. Refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Software Setup” chapter for instructions on installing MultiPort drivers and software. For instructions on configuring and using the MultiPort, contact your network administrator or refer to the wireless documentation on this CD.

Removing the Wireless MultiPort Module

1. Turn off the notebook, disconnect any external cables, and remove all battery packs.
2. Remove the Phillips screw, securing the wireless MultiPort module to the display 1.
3. Press the wireless MultiPort module release button 2.
4. Slide the wireless MultiPort module toward the front of the notebook 3 and then slide it to the right 4 to remove it.
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Hardware Setup
CAUTION: Do not slide the MultiPort Module forward or backward any farther than the length of the tabs on the back edge of the module. Failure to follow this precaution can result in damage to the connectors inside the module and computer display.
Removing the wireless MultiPort module
5. Install the wireless MultiPort cover and secure it to the
display using the Phillips screw.
Hardware Guide 2-5
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