HP Compaq Presario V4000 CTO, Compaq Presario V4000, Compaq Presario V4000XX, Compaq Presario V4002XX, Compaq Presario V4003XX Hardware and Software Guide
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Hardware and Software
Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 375422-001
March 2005
This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of
the hardware and software features available on your notebook.
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not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Hardware and Software Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
First Edition March 2005
Reference Number: V4000
Document Part Number: 375422-001
Contents
1 Component ID
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . 1–7
Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Speakers and Display Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Ports and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Media and Memory Card Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Mini PCI and Memory Module Compartment . . . . 1–15
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
Additional Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
Optical Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
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Contents
2Power
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown. . . . . . 2–5
Default Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Turning the Notebook On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Setting a Standby Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Setting Other Power Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Processor Performance Controls (Select
Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 2–16
Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
Conserving Battery Pack Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–22
Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–26
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–27
3 Keyboard and TouchPad
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
TouchPad Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
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Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Hotkey Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Using Hotkey Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Using an Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys. . . . . . . . 3–15
Using an External Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
4 Multimedia
Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Connecting the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack . . . . . 4–3
Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Connecting an S-Video Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Displaying a Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Enabling AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Changing DVD Region Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Contents
5 Drives
Drive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Removing the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power) . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Displaying Optical Disc Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Avoiding Standby or Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
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6 PC Cards and ExpressCards
What Is a PC Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
What Is an ExpressCard? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Configuring an ExpressCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Inserting an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Removing an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
7 Digital Memory Cards
(Select Models Only)
Using Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Inserting Digital Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Removing Digital Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Disabling or Restarting Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
8 Memory Modules
What Is a Memory Module? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Replacing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Hibernation File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
9 USB Devices
What Is USB?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Using USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Operating System and Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
10 Modem and Networking
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1
Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2
Using a Country-Specific Modem
Cable Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3
Modem Region Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–4
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Preinstalled Communication Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7
Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7
11 Wireless (Select Models Only)
Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) . 11–3
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5
Using a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–6
Using Wireless Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–7
Installing Wireless Software (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 11–7
Troubleshooting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–9
Bluetooth (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–10
Device Power States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–12
Turning On the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–14
Turning Off and Disabling the Devices . . . . . . . . 11–15
12 Security
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1
Security Preferences in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . 12–2
QuickLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3
Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3
Compaq and Windows Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–4
Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . 12–5
Compaq Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–6
Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . 12–7
Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords. . . . . . 12–8
Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8
Setting Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8
Entering Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–9
Device Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–10
Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . 12–12
Firewall Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13
Optional Security Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14
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Contents
13 Setup Utility
Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . 13–2
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . 13–3
Displaying System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–3
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . . . 13–4
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features. . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4
Closing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–5
14 Software Updates and Recoveries
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–1
Preparing for a Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–2
Downloading and Installing an Update . . . . . . . . . 14–4
System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–8
Setting a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–8
Restoring to a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–9
Repairing or Reinstalling Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–9
Reinstalling Applications from Your
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–10
Reinstalling Applications from Discs. . . . . . . . . . 14–10
Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–11
Reinstalling the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–12
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software. . . . 14–13
Updating Reinstalled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–14
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–14
15 Notebook Care
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–2
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–3
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–4
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–4
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16 Travel and Shipping
Preparation for Travel and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1
Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1
17 Specifications
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–1
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–2
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals (Select
Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–3
Index
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Top Components
Keys
1
Component ID
Component Description
Function keys (12)* Perform system and application tasks. When
1
Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows®
2
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combined with fn, function keys perform
additional tasks as hotkeys.
Start menu.
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Component ID
Component Description
fn key* Combines with other keys to perform system
3
Embedded numeric
4
keypad keys (15)
tasks as hotkeys. For example, pressing fn+f7
decreases screen brightness.
Can be used like the keys on an external
numeric keypad.
Windows
5
applications key
*For more information about hotkeys, refer to “Hotkeys” in Chapter 3,
“Keyboard and TouchPad.”
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
pointer.
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TouchPad
Component Description
TouchPad* Moves the pointer.
1
Component ID
TouchPad horizontal
2
scroll zone*
Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an
3
Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an
4
TouchPad vertical
5
scroll zone*
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of these TouchPad components, refer to “Setting TouchPad
Preferences” in Chapter 3, “Keyboard and TouchPad.”
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Scrolls left or right.
external mouse.
external mouse.
Scrolls up or down.
Component ID
Power Controls
Component Description
Power/standby
1
button*
Display switch* Initiates standby when the notebook is closed.
2
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the display switch or power/standby button, refer to “Setting
Other Power Preferences” in Chapter 2, “Power.”
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When the notebook is
■ Off, press to start the notebook.
■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation.
■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby.
■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore from
hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding and
✎
Windows shutdown procedures cannot be
used, press and hold for at least 5 seconds to
turn off the notebook.
Buttons
Component Description
Component ID
Wireless button
1
(select models only)
Volume down button Decreases system volume.
2
Volume up button Increases system volume.
3
Volume mute button Mutes or restores volume.
4
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Turns the wireless functionality on or
off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
To establish a wireless
✎
connection, a wireless network
must already be set up. For
more information, refer to
Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select
Models Only).”
Component ID
Lights
Component Description
Wireless light
1
(select models only)
Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.
2
Mute light On: Volume is muted.
3
Num lock light On: Num lock or the embedded numeric
4
Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
5
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On: One or more internal wireless devices
have been turned on.
To establish a wireless connection,
✎
a wireless network must already be
set up. For more information, refer
to Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select
Models Only).”
Blinking: Notebook is in standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation.
keypad is on.
Component ID
Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)
Component Description
Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
Å
The radiated output power of this device is
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the device should be used in such
a manner that the potential for human contact
during normal operation is minimized. To avoid
the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antennae should be not less than 20 cm
(8 inches) during normal operation, including
when the notebook display is closed.
To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
✎
network must already be set up. For more
information, refer to Chapter 11, “Wireless
(Select Models Only).”
*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the notebook. For optimal
transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions
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Component ID
Front Components
Speakers and Display Release Button
Component Description
Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
1
Display release button Opens the notebook.
2
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Lights
Component Description
Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on.
1
Blinking: Notebook is in standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation.
Battery light On: The battery pack is charging.
2
Blinking: The battery pack has
reached a low-battery condition.
Off: The battery pack is fully charged
or not inserted.
Component ID
IDE (Integrated Drive
3
Electronics) drive light
On or blinking: The internal hard drive
or an optical drive is being accessed.
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Component ID
Left-Side Components
Ports and Jacks
Depending on your notebook model, component locations may
vary. Refer to the following illustrations.
Component Description
Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable.
1
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable.
2
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable
3
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(not included).
(Continued)
Component Description
Component ID
Expansion port 2
4
(select models only)
USB ports Connect optional USB devices.
5
1394 port (4-pin) Connects an optional 1394a device
6
External monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or
7
S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device,
8
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional stereo
9
Connects the notebook to an optional
docking device.
The notebook has only one
✎
expansion port. The term
expansion port 2
type of expansion port.
For expansion port signal
✎
information, refer to “Expansion
Port Input/Output Signals
(Select Models Only)” in
Chapter 17, “Specifications.”
Number of USB ports vary by
✎
model.
such as a scanner, a digital camera, or
a digital camcorder.
projector.
such as a television, VCR, or video
capture card.
microphone.
describes the
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects an optional headphone or
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powered stereo speakers. Also
connects the audio function of an
audio/video device such as a television
or VCR.
Component ID
Media and Memory Card Slots
Depending on your notebook model, component locations may
vary. Refer to the following illustrations.
Component Description
Memory Reader
1
(select models only)
PC Card slot In Windows, supports an optional
2
ExpressCard slot
3
(select models only)
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Supports the following optional digital
cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory
Card, SD I/O Card, Memory Stick,
Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard,
xD-Picture Card, and SmartMedia.
Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or
16-bit PC Card.
Supports an optional ExpressCard.
Right-Side Components
Depending on your notebook model, component locations may
vary. Refer to the following illustrations.
Component ID
Component Description
Optical drive Supports an optical disc, such as a CD
1
Audio-out
2
(headphone) jack
Audio-in
3
(microphone) jack
USB ports Connect optional USB devices.
4
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or DVD.
Connects an optional headphone or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video
device, such as a television or VCR.
Connects an optional stereo microphone.
Number of USB ports vary by
✎
model.
(Continued)
Component ID
Component Description
Monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or
5
S-Video-out jack Connects the video function of an
6
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the
7
projector.
optional S-Video device, such as a
television, VCR, or video capture card.
notebook.
✎
The purpose of security solutions
is to act as a deterrent. These
solutions do not prevent the product
from being mishandled or stolen.
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Component ID
Bottom Components
Mini PCI and Memory Module Compartment
Component Description
Mini PCI and memory
module compartment
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■ Holds an optional wireless LAN device
(select models only).
To prevent an unresponsive system and
Ä
the display of a warning message, install
only a Mini PCI device authorized for use
in your notebook by the governmental
agency that regulates wireless devices in
your country. If you install an unauthorized
device and then receive a warning
message, remove the device to restore
notebook functionality. Then contact
Customer Care.
■ Contains 2 memory module slots that support
replaceable memory modules. The number of
preinstalled memory modules varies by
notebook model.
Component ID
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents
Component Description
Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.
1
Vents (4) Provide airflow to cool internal components.
2
To prevent overheating, do not
Ä
obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard
surface, such as a printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or thick rugs
or clothing, to block airflow.
Battery bay Holds a battery pack.
3
Battery pack release
4
latch
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Releases a battery pack from the
battery bay.
Component ID
Additional Hardware Components
The following illustration and table identify and describe the
additional equipment that is included with the notebook.
Component Description
AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
1
Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an
2
Battery pack Powers the notebook when the
3
Modem cable* Connects a modem to an
4
Country-specific modem
5
adapter (included by region
as required)*
*Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance
by region and country.
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AC outlet.
notebook is not connected to
external power.
RJ-11 telephone jack or to a
country-specific modem adapter.
Adapts the modem cable to a
non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
Component ID
Additional Components
Optical Discs
Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included
with all notebook models.
■ The software packaged in the “Required for Setup” bag is not
preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on how you want
to use your notebook, you might want to install some or all of
these applications.
■ The software packaged in the “Save for Later” bag is
preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. The software
discs are provided in case you ever need to repair or reinstall
this software.
Labels
The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you might
need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel
internationally with the notebook.
■ Service Tag—Provides the product name, product number
(P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You might
need the product number and the serial number when you
contact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed to
the bottom of the notebook. To display the information on the
Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and
Support.
■ Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the
Microsoft Windows Product Key. You might need the
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the notebook.
■ Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the
notebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to the inside of the
battery bay.
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Component ID
■ Modem Approval label—Provides regulatory information
about the modem and lists the agency approval markings
required by some of the countries in which the modem has
been approved for use. You might need this information when
traveling internationally. The Modem Approval label is
affixed to the inside of the Mini PCI and memory module
compartment cover.
■ Wireless certification labels—Some notebook models include
an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth®
device. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless
devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about
each device and the approval markings of some of the
countries in which the device has been approved for use is
included with your notebook.You might need this
information when traveling internationally. Wireless
certification labels are affixed to the inside of the Mini PCI
and memory module compartment cover.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
Å
your equipment:
■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord
from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from
the notebook).
■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug
the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the
power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin
adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is
possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not
properly grounded.
For the locations and descriptions of power components
✎
mentioned in this chapter, refer to Chapter 1, “Component ID.”
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Power
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Power
Power Sources
The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. The
following table indicates the best power sources for common
tasks.
Task Recommended Power Source
Work in most software
applications
Charge or calibrate a battery
pack in the notebook
Install or modify system software
or write to a disc
■ Charged battery pack in the
notebook
■ External power supplied through
one of the following devices:
❐ AC adapter
❐ Optional AC adapter
❐ Optional docking device
❐ Optional automobile or
aircraft adapter
External power supplied through one
of the following devices:
■ AC adapter
■ Optional AC adapter
■ Optional docking device
■ Optional automobile or aircraft
adapter
External power supplied through
■ AC adapter
■ Optional AC adapter
■ Optional docking device
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