HP Presario 80XL201, Compaq Presario 80XL201 User Manual
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Compaq Presario
First Edition (June 2000)
Part Number 208084
Table of Contents
Preface .........................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Getting Started......................................................................................1-1
Features............................................................................................................................1-1
Taking a Look at the Notebook.........................................................................................1-2
Right-Side View...........................................................................................................1-2
Left-Side View..............................................................................................................1-3
Rear View....................................................................................................................1-3
Front View....................................................................................................................1-4
Top-Open View............................................................................................................1-4
Getting the Notebook Running..........................................................................................1-6
Connecting to AC Power .............................................................................................1-6
Using Battery Power....................................................................................................1-7
Starting Up...................................................................................................................1-7
Turning Off the Notebook ............................................................................................1-7
Warranty Certificate..........................................................................................................1-8
Safety and Comfort...........................................................................................................1-8
Registration.......................................................................................................................1-8
Registering with Microsoft ...........................................................................................1-8
Registering with Compaq ............................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Using the Computer.............................................................................. 2-1
Floppy Disk Drive..............................................................................................................2-1
Connecting the External Floppy Drive.........................................................................2-1
Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes ..................................................................................2-2
Formatting Diskettes ...................................................................................................2-2
Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................................2-2
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive.....................................................................................................2-3
Connecting the External CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive ........................................................2-3
Inserting/Removing a CD ............................................................................................2-3
Manually Releasing a CD............................................................................................2-4
Keyboard...........................................................................................................................2-4
Fn Key.........................................................................................................................2-4
Typewriter Keys...........................................................................................................2-4
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Function Keys............................................................................................................. 2-4
Cursor-Control Keys ................................................................................................... 2-5
Numeric Keypad ......................................................................................................... 2-5
Windows Keys ............................................................................................................ 2-5
Hot Keys ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Easy Access Buttons.................................................................................................. 2-6
Touchpad ......................................................................................................................... 2-7
Using the Touchpad.................................................................................................... 2-7
Changing the Configuration........................................................................................ 2-8
Scroll Button................................................................................................................ 2-8
Introducing Power Management ......................................................................................2-9
Automatic Power Management................................................................................... 2-9
Manual Power Management....................................................................................... 2-9
Suspend-to-File .......................................................................................................... 2-9
Taking Care of Your Notebook....................................................................................... 2-10
Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 2-10
Traveling................................................................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 Battery Operations ............................................................................... 3-1
AC Adapter.......................................................................................................................3-1
Battery Pack..................................................................................................................... 3-1
Recharging the Battery Pack...................................................................................... 3-1
Replacing the Battery Pack......................................................................................... 3-1
Important Notes on Using the Battery Pack................................................................ 3-2
Low Battery Signals and Actions...................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 System Expansion................................................................................ 4-1
External Connections....................................................................................................... 4-1
Connecting an External Monitor ................................................................................. 4-1
Connecting an IR Device............................................................................................ 4-1
Connecting an USB Device ........................................................................................ 4-2
Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device............................................................................... 4-2
Internal Installation...........................................................................................................4-2
Installing a PC Card.................................................................................................... 4-2
Notebook Upgrade...................................................................................................... 4-3
Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility .................................................................. 5-1
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 5-1
Starting SCU............................................................................................................... 5-1
Moving Around and Making Selections............................................................................ 5-2
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Main Menu ........................................................................................................................5-3
Advanced Menu................................................................................................................5-5
Security Menu...................................................................................................................5-6
Power Menu......................................................................................................................5-7
Exit Menu........................................................................................................................5-11
Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance.......................................................................6-1
What is Preventive Maintenance? ....................................................................................6-1
Backing Up Your Files ......................................................................................................6-1
Using Microsoft Backup...............................................................................................6-1
Deleting Unwanted Files...................................................................................................6-2
Taking Inventory of Your Hard Disk.............................................................................6-2
Emptying the Recycle Bin............................................................................................6-2
Deleting Unwanted Mail...............................................................................................6-2
Deleting Temporary Internet Files ...............................................................................6-2
Increasing Temporary Internet File Space..................................................................6-2
Deleting the Internet History File .................................................................................6-3
Optimizing the Computer Hard Disk .................................................................................6-3
Using ScanDisk ...........................................................................................................6-3
Using Disk Defragmenter............................................................................................6-3
Appendix A Specification .......................................................................................A-1
CPU, Memory and Main Components ............................................................................. A-1
Controller and Interface ................................................................................................... A-2
Power...............................................................................................................................A-2
Environment Specification ............................................................................................... A-2
Glossary
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Right-Side View ............................................................................................ 1-2
Figure 1-2. Left-Side View............................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-3. Rear View .....................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-4. Front View..................................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-5. Opening the Cover........................................................................................1-4
Figure 1-6. Top-Open View............................................................................................. 1-5
Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter.......................................................................... 1-6
Figure 2-1. 3.5-inch Diskette........................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2. Inserting a Diskette....................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-3. Using the External CD-ROM Drive ...............................................................2-3
Figure 2-4. Cursor-Control Keys .....................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5. Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-6. The Touchpad............................................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-7. Scroll Button.................................................................................................. 2-8
Figure 3-1. Unlocking the Battery Pack...........................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2. Removing the Battery Pack .......................................................................... 3-2
Figure 4-1. Installing a PC Card...................................................................................... 4-3
Figure 5-1. Main SCU Screen......................................................................................... 5-1
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Preface
This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 6 chapters, and
an appendix.
Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its
external components.
Chapter 2, Using the Notebook, tells you how to use the computer’s components and features.
Chapter 3, Battery Operations, provides information on power.
Chapter 4, System Expansion, provides information on installing and using peripheral devices.
Chapter 5, Setup Configuration Utility, describes the SCU program that configures the computer’s BIOS
settings.
Chapter 6, Preventive Maintenance, provides information on regular maintenance of the computer files
and hard disk.
Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification for the computer.
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vi Table of Contents My Presario – Getting Started
Getting Started
1
In this Chapter
Features, 1-1
Taking a Look at the
Notebook, 1-2
Getting the Notebook
Running, 1-6
Warranty Certificate, 1-8
Safety and Comfort, 1-8
Registration, 1-8
NOTE: For the latest information
on the motherboard and CPU
installed in your note- book,
please contact with your dealer
for details.
* Only available on selected
model.
Congratulations on purchasing your new notebook. This slim, lightweight designed notebook incorporates advanced capabilities, which
allow you to boots up your performance in the world of multimedia.
This chapter introduces the features and components of the
notebook, and tells you how to get the notebook up and running.
Features
• Intel Mobile Pentium III series microprocessor
Your notebook is equipped with one of the most advanced central
processors for excellent performance.
• Built-in PCI audio system
With your notebook’s audio capabilities, you can experience
fantastic 3D audio sensations and realistic acoustic effects.
• PCMCIA Slot with CardBus and ZV port support
CardBus and ZV port standards satisfy the need for high-speed
data transmission, such as required by full-motion video, video
capture, and networking.
• IR Port support
With the IR port, wireless communications are possible between
your notebook and an IR device.
• USB Port support
The Universal Serial Bus standard gives you the benefits of having
one single interface for multiple interfaces when low-to-medium
speed peripherals are concerned.
• IEEE 1394 Port support*
The IEEE 1394 standard describes a serial bus driven by an
advanced communication protocol, which provides faster data
transmission rates and universal I/O interconnect.
• Power Management
You can conserve power automatically and manually by setting up
the Power Management capabilities of your notebook.
• Modem Card
The Fax/Modem/Voice function allows your notebook to transmit
data over the phone lines.
• LAN Card
The LAN function allows your notebook to be connected to a
network environment.
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* 4X-6X DVD-ROM / CD-RW
drive as an option.
** It depends on your CPU types.
Tips: Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar with the
components of your Compaq
Presario.
Other basic components of your notebook system are:
• External 3.5-inch, 1.44MB (Megabytes) floppy disk drive with USB
connection and hot plug supported
• ATA3 IDE hard disk drive, Ultra DMA/33 supported
• External 24X CD-ROM drive*
• 64/128MB SDRAM on board, one SO-DIMM socket supported to
provide up to 192/256MB SDRAM upgrade capability
• 128/256KB on-die L2 cache memory**
• 4MB SGRAM video memory
• TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with VGA/SVGA/XGA resolution
• Notebook keyboard
• Touchpad device
• Microphone and stereo speaker set
• I/O connectors for external expansion
• AC adapter
• Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
Taking a Look at the Notebook
Right-Side V iew
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1. Hard Disk Drive
Inside is the hard disk drive of your notebook, often referred as
drive C. (See “Hard Disk Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)
2. IR Port (
This infrared port complies with IrDA 1.3 (FIR, up to 4 Mbit/s) and
ASK standards, which allow your notebook to connect to an IR
device wirelessly. (See “Connecting an IR Device” in Chapter 4
for important notes.)
3. Power Connector (
This is for connecting the AC adapter.
)
Figure 1-1. Right-Side View
)
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CAUTION:
1. Never install telephone wiring
during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated
telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the
network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
5. Avoid using the telephone
function during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from
lightning.
6. Do not use the telephone
function to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
7. To reduce the risk of fire, use
only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
8. Unit shall be connected to
Telecommunication Network
through a line cord which
meets the requirements of
Australian Communications
Authority (ACA) Technical
Standard TS008.
Left-Side View
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Figure 1-2. Left-Side View
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1. USB Port ( )
The 4-pin Universal Serial Bus port is for connecting an USB
device. (See “Connecting an USB Device” in Chapter 4 for more
information.)
2. CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Port (
)
This port is for connecting the external CD/DVD/CD-RW drive.
3. PC Card Slot (
)
Your notebook supports one PC Card. (See “Installing a PC Card”
in Chapter 4 for more information.)
4. RJ-45 Connector (
)
With the RJ-45 connector, the type 1 STP or category 5 UTP cable
can be connected to your notebook.
5. RJ-11 Connector (
)
With the RJ-11 connector, the normal telephone line can be
connected to your notebook.
6. IEEE 1394 Port (Only available on selected model)
This port is for connecting an IEEE 1394 device.
Rear View
1. VGA Port
This 15-pin analog port is for connecting an external monitor.
2. Battery Pack
The battery pack supplies power to your notebook when external
power is not connected. (See Chapter 3 for more information.)
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Figure 1-3. Rear View
2
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3. Kensington Lock Anchor (
)
This rectangular hole can be used as an anchor point for a
Kensington-type security cable. You can use this cable to lock your
notebook to an appropriate location for security.
Front View
1. Volume Control ( - , + )
This controls the volume of the sound coming from the notebook.
Press the minus ( - ) button to decrease the volume. Press the
plus ( + ) button to increase the volume.
2. Microphone Connector (
This can be connected to an external microphone for use in place
of the notebook's built-in microphone.
3. Audio Output Connector (
This can be connected to a set of headphones, external speakers
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Figure 1-4. Front View
)
4
)
with amplifier or an audio recording device.
4. Top Cover Latch
This cover latch keeps the top cover firmly closed.
Top-Open View
Tips: To open the cover, press
the cover latch toward the right
(See Figure 1-5 !), and then lift
the cover (See Figure 1-5 ").
1
Figure 1-5. Opening the Cover
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CAUTION: Do not place heavy
objects on top of the notebook
when it is closed as this can
damage the display.
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2
3
4
5
6
8
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1. LCD Display
This is the liquid crystal display of your notebook.
Figure 1-6. Top-Open View
2. Easy Access Buttons
These one-touch buttons allow you to launch specific application
fast.
(See “Keyboard” in Chapter 2 for more information.)
3. Power Button (
)
Press this button to turn the notebook power ON or OFF.
4. Keyboard
This keyboard provides all the functions of a full-size 101/102-key
keyboard. (See “Keyboard” in Chapter 2 for more information.)
5. Touchpad
This is the pointing device of your notebook. (See “Touchpad” in
Chapter 2 for information.)
6. Stereo Speaker Set
This is the built-in speaker set of your notebook.
7. Power Status Indicators
AC/Battery Power Indicator
• Glows green when the notebook is using AC/Battery power.
• Blinks when the notebook, using AC/battery power, is in
Suspend-to-RAM mode. (See “Introducing Power
Management” in Chapter 2 for information on Suspend-to RAM mode.)
Battery Status Indicator
• Stays off when the battery is fully charged.
• Blinks red when the battery is lower than 10% capacity.
• With AC adapter connected, the indicator glows orange while
the battery is being charged, or glows green while it is fully
charged.
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CAUTION: Whenever you
disconnect the AC adapter,
always unplug from the electrical
outlet first before you unplug
from the notebook. A reverse
procedure may damage the AC
adapter or notebook.
8. Device Status Indicator
LAN In-use Indicator glows when the notebook is
connected to network.
CD-ROM Drive/Hard Disk Drive In-use Indicator glows
when the notebook is accessing the CD-ROM drive/hard disk
drive.
Num Lock Indicator glows when the Num Lock function is
activated.
Caps Lock Indicator glows when the Caps Lock function is
activated.
Scroll Lock Indicator glows when the Scroll Lock function is
activated.
9. Microphone (
This is the built-in microphone of your notebook.
)
Getting the Notebook Running
Connecting to AC Power
1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the
right of the notebook.
2. Plug the female end of the AC cord to the AC adapter and the
male end an electrical outlet.
NOTE: When the AC adapter is
connected, the indicator on the
AC adapter lights up, indicating
that power is being supplied from
the electrical outlet to the AC
adapter and onto your notebook.
When the Battery Status Indicator
(
) on the notebook glows
orange, it means that the AC
adapter is charging the battery.
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3. To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait
until the Battery Status Indicator (
When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the
notebook using battery power only.
Figure 1-7. Connecting t he AC Adapter
) glows green.
Tips: You can also adjust the
brightness of the display to attain
display clarity. To adjust
brightness, press [Fn]+[F7] or
[Fn]+[F8].
NOTE: The SCU program allows
you to enter the configuration
information and store it in CMOS
RAM. The configuration
information is needed by the
notebook to identify the installed
devices. Under SCU, you can
also activate certain features
such as Power Saving and
Security.
NOTE: To avoid viruses brought
in by diskettes, it is advised that
you boot the system from the
hard disk instead of a diskette. If
you must boot up from drive A,
make sure the booting diskette is
clean.
CAUTION: Never turn off the
notebook when the Disk Drive
In-use Indicator is on. You may
lose your data by doing so.
Using Battery Power
When the AC adapter is not connected, you can use battery power.
To assure optimum battery life, fully charge and discharge the battery
at least once and then fully charge the battery before you first use
battery power. (See Chapter 3 for more information on using battery
power.)
Starti ng Up
A computer starts up with an operating system existing on the hard
disk, a CD, or a diskette. The computer will automatically load the
operating system after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
The notebook comes to you ready for use. This means the hard disk
is pre-formatted and contains the files necessary for booting.
1. Open the top cover by sliding the cover latch toward the right and
lifting up the cover.
2. Turn on the notebook by pressing the Power
Switch (Figure 1-6 #3).
3. Tilt the cover forward or backward to a
comfortable viewing position.
4. Each time the notebook is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self
Test (POST). This checks the status of major computer devices
including the system board, memory, video, keyboard, and disk
drive. Some status messages from POST will appear on the
screen.
If the POST has detected a mismatch between the actual
hardware configuration and the configuration information stored in
CMOS RAM, you will see error message(s) telling you to run the
SCU program. (See Chapter 5 for instructions on running SCU.)
5. When POST successfully completes its check, the notebook first
tries to boot from drive A, C, or CD-ROM depending on the “Boot
Sequence” setting in the SCU program.
Turning Off the Notebook
1. If you are using a program, save your data and exit the program.
2. First make sure all disk drive in-use indicators are off, then remove
any diskette or CD from the drive.
3. Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, select Shut Down,
then Shut Down, and then click OK and the computer will turn off
automatically. Otherwise, turn off the notebook by pressing the
Power Button.
4. To close the top cover, tilt down the cover until the cover latch
clicks into place.
5. To disconnect the AC adapter, unplug from the electrical outlet
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CAUTION: If you have to turn
the notebook on again
immediately after turning it off,
wait for at least five seconds.
T urning the notebook off and on
rapidly may damage the system
circuit.
NOTE: Your computer is an
electrical device. Treat it with
care to avoid personal injury and
damage to the equipment.
first; then unplug from the notebook.
Warranty Certificate
The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace parts
during the warranty period and lists important Compaq telephone
numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem, contact Compaq
not the retailer who sold you the computer.
Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.
Safety and Comfort
The My Presario—Learning More CD contains safety and comfort
information about how to:
• Set up your work area for maximum comfort
• Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and health
habits while using your notebook
• Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires
• Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the
notebook, modem, and all peripherals—such as a printer,
speakers, and monitor.
Registration
The first time you turn on your
computer, you are guided
through the registration process
before you can access the
Windows desktop.
It is very important that you
register
→
Windows with Microsoft
→
Your notebook with Compaq
Registering with Mi crosoft
To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft, follow the
on-screen instructions. After entering the appropriate information on
each screen, click the Next button to move to the next screen.
When you have finished, register your notebook with Compaq.
Registering with C ompaq
To register your notebook with Compaq, follow the on-screen
instructions. After entering the appropriate information on each
screen, click the Next button to move to the next screen.
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Using the Notebook
Using the Notebook
Using the NotebookUsing the Notebook
2
In this Chapter
Floppy Disk Drive, 2-1
Hard Disk Drive, 2-3
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, 2-3
Keyboard, 2-4
Touchpad, 2-8
Introducing Power
Management, 2-10
Tak ing Care of Your Notebook,
2-11
My Presario – Getting Started Using the Notebook 2-1
This chapter gives operating basics on the notebook’s components
such as the floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive,
keyboard, and touchpad. It also introduces Power Management and
gives you tips in care and maintenance.
Floppy Disk Drive
Your notebook comes with an external floppy disk drive designated
as drive A. The external floppy disk drive allows you to load new
programs into your notebook, or to store data on a removable
diskette so you can transfer data from one computer to another.
Figure 2-1. 3.5-inch Diskett e
This disk drive is compatible with either double- density (2DD) 720KB
diskettes or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB diskettes. Notice that both
types of diskettes have an arrow imprinted on the front upper left
corner, and a slidable write-protect tab on the bottom left corner, as
illustrated above. When slid downward, the write-protect tab prevents
data from being written to, or erased from, the diskette.
Connecting the External Floppy Drive
To use the floppy disk drive, connect the data cable of the drive to
any one of the USB port on the left side of your notebook (See Figure
2-2 !). Since
USB connections allow hot-swapping, you can directly connect and
disconnect the drive without turning off your notebook.
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