HP EVO N600C User Manual

Hardware Guide

Evo Notebook N600c Series

Document Part Number: 229045-002

November 2001

This guide identifies computer hardware features and provides procedures for using them. It also includes instructions for setting up the computer, information about connecting external devices, and computer specifications.

Compaq and the Compaq logo Registered in U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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.

Hardware Guide Second Edition November 2001 First Edition June 2001 Document Part Number: 229045-002

1 Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Installing Optional Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

2 A Look at the Computer

Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Pointing Device Components (Pointing Stick Models) . 2–2

Pointing Device Components (TouchPad Models). . . . . 2–3

Pointing Device Components (Dual Models) . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Top Components: Speakers, Mini PCI Compartment. . . 2–5

Top Components: Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Top Components: Buttons, Keys, Switches . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Left Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Right Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16

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

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Contents

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

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Turn a MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2) . . . . . . 3–8

Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Initiate Quick Controls (Fn+F6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) . . . . . . . . . 3–11

View Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . . 3–11

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F10) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Display System Information (Fn+esc) . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Stretch Text (Fn+T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Using the Fn Key Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys . . 3–15

Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . 3–15

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 a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

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5 Removable Drives

Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Caring for Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 5–2

Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Removing a Drive from the MultiBay . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Inserting and Removing Drive Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Inserting a CD, CD-RW or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (Power) . . . . . . 5–13

Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (No Power) . . . 5–14

Inserting a Diskette or Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Removing a Diskette or Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Using Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Displaying Media Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Initiating Suspend or Hibernation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

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 Composite Video-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

Changing the Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Contents

7 External Device Connections

Connecting a Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

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Contents

Connecting an External Diskette Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Using a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Enabling USB Legacy Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Configuring the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Using Suspend with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Planning a Docking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Docking Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Docking Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11

8 Hardware Upgrades

Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Selecting a PC Card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Inserting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Turning Off Power to a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Viewing Memory and Hibernation File Information 8–6

Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 8–7

9 Specifications

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Computer Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Rated Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Modem Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Index

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Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

CAUTION:

To prevent file corruption, possible damage to components, and ensure

that the correct drivers load during initial setup:

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Setup must begin with connecting the computer to AC power.

Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional docking base.

Do not remove the battery pack until the computer has been connected to external AC power.

Run the computer on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.

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Hardware and Software Setup

1. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, then connect the computer to external AC power.

Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1. Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter electrical outlet

Connecting the computer to external power

and into an

. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.)

2. Open the computer by sliding the display release latch to the right

Opening the computer

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and raising the display 2.

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3. Turn on the computer by sliding and releasing the power switch

Turning on the computer

When the computer is turned on:

The power/suspend light 2 turns on.

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The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the

■

battery light

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.

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Hardware Guide 1–3

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Software

The initial setup prompt appears on the screen as soon as the computer is connected to external power.

Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and initial setup information:

CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct device drivers install during initial setup:

Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet.

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Do not shut down the computer.

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Do not remove or insert a drive.

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Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the

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entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.

If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,

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choose carefully.

The languages and operating system 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.

During the setup process, you must accept the End User

■

License Agreement to continue.

Installing 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

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included with the application.

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To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup

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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 them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After viewing the utility information, select Cancel.

After Software Setup

After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:

Calibrate the battery pack.

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Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, the amount of charge in the battery pack cannot be reported accurately until the battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and instructions, refer to the battery calibration information included with the computer.

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Set the power switch, suspend button, or display switch to

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initiate Hibernation.

Hibernation is an energy-saving feature and safeguard that saves all information in RAM (random access memory) to a hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the computer. When you resume from Hibernation, your work returns to the screen where you left off. To replace a battery pack that is the only source of power available to the computer, you must either initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer.

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Hardware and Software Setup

Hibernation can be initiated by default as described below, but it may be more convenient to initiate it from a button or switch.

Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows 2000

❏

Professional operating system—By default Hibernation can be initiated only from the Windows Shut Down menu.

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system—By

❏

default Hibernation can be initiated only by pressing

the suspend button.

Fn +

For more information about using Hibernation, refer on this CD to the Compaq Utilities guide, “Power Management” section.

Read suggestions for creating a safe and comfortable work

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environment. Ergonomic and safety information about the computer is provided on this CD in the Safety & Comfort

Guide.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important

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safety feature. Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

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that is easily accessible at all times. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them

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so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power

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cord from the electrical outlet. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the

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electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

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A Look at the Computer

Display Components

Identifying display components

Display components and their functions

Display release latch Opens the computer.

MultiPort Supports an optional USB-enabled

Hardware Guide 2–1

wireless device such as a Bluetooth,

802.11 wireless LAN, or PC Smart Card Reader module.

A Look at the Computer

Pointing Device Components (Pointing Stick Models)

Identifying pointing stick components

Pointing stick components and their functions

EasyPoint IV™ 3D Pointing

Stick

Left and right pointing-stick

buttons

Scroll pointing-stick button Functions like the scroll button on an

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Moves the pointer, selects, and activates.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

external mouse.

Pointing Device Components (TouchPad Models)

Identifying TouchPad components

A Look at the Computer

TouchPad components and their functions

TouchPad Moves the pointer, selects, and

Left and right TouchPad

buttons

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activates.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

A Look at the Computer

Pointing Device Components (Dual Models)

Identifying dual pointing device components

Dual pointing device components and their functions

Pointing stick Moves the pointer, selects, and

Left and right pointing-stick

buttons

TouchPad Moves the pointer, selects, and

Left and right TouchPad

buttons

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activates.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

activates.

Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

A Look at the Computer

Top Components: Speakers, Mini PCI Compartment

Identifying the speakers and mini PCI compartment

Speakers and mini PCI compartment and their functions

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

Mini PCI (personal

computer interface) compartment

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Supports an optional modem card, combination modem/NIC (network interface card), or other mini PCI card.

A Look at the Computer

Top Components: Lights

Identifying the lights on the top of the computer

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A Look at the Computer

Lights on the top of the computer and their functions

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.

Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded

Power/suspend light On: Power is turned on.

Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) drive light

Diskette drive light On: A standard diskette drive in the

†

In Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, the term

replaces the term

Suspend.

numeric keypad is enabled.

Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.

The power/suspend 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.

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Hard drive in the hard drive bay.

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Optional hard drive, CD drive, DVD drive, Zip drive, or SuperDisk drive in the MultiBay.

MultiBay or optional external diskette drive bay is being accessed.

Standby

†

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A Look at the Computer

Top Components: Buttons, Keys, Switches

Identifying the buttons, keys and switches on the top of the computer

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A Look at the Computer

Buttons, keys and switches on the top of the computer and their functions

Suspend button

Easy Access Buttons (4) Programmable buttons that provide

†

Power switch

Applications key Displays shortcut menu for item

Display release latch

recesses (2)

†

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Turns on the computer if it is off.

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Initiates and exits Suspend.

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When pressed while sliding the power switch, resets the computer.

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When pressed with Fn key, initiates Hibernation (Windows NT 4.0 only).

quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to software applications or data files in the system.

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Turns the computer on or off or

exits Suspend.

■

When slid while pressing the

suspend button, computer.

beneath the pointer.

Both recesses secure the display when it is closed.

The left recess contains the display switch, which turns off the computer display if the computer is closed while

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it is on.

†‡

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resets the

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Microsoft logo key Displays Windows Start menu.

†In Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, the term replaces the term

Suspend,

and the term

sleep button

Standby

replaces the term

suspend button.

‡

This table describes default settings. Other power settings, including Hibernation settings, are available. For more information about optional power settings, refer on this CD to the

Compaq Utilities

guide.

Hardware Guide 2–9

A Look at the Computer

Left Side Components

Identifying left side components

Left side components and their functions

Network speed light

(network models only)

RJ-45 jack Connects the network cable. A network cable is

Network connection

light (network

models only)

USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.

Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.

Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.

PC Card slots (2) Support optional 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit

PC Card eject

buttons (2)

On: Connection speed is 100 Mb/Sec. Off: Connection speed is 10 Mb/Sec.

included with network models.

On: The computer is connected to a network. Blinking: The computer is sending or receiving

information through the network.

To prevent overheating, do not

obstruct vents.

PC Cards.

Top button: Ejects an optional PC Card from the top PC Card slot.

Bottom button: Ejects an optional PC Card from the bottom PC Card slot.

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A Look at the Computer

Right Side Components

Identifying right side components

Right side components and their functions

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

the computer.

MultiBay Supports optional MultiBay devices.

RJ-11 jack (internal modem

models only)

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Connects the modem cable. A modem cable is included with internal modem models.

A Look at the Computer

Front Panel Components

Identifying front panel components

Front panel components and their functions

Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device

Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute system volume.

for wireless communication.

Stereo speaker/headphone

(line-out) jack

Microphone Inputs single-channel sound; can be

Microphone jack Connects an optional single sound

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Connects optional, powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio.

used whether the computer is open or closed.

channel microphone.

A Look at the Computer

Rear Panel Components

Identifying rear panel components

Rear panel components and their functions

DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter or an

optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power Adapter, or DC cable.

Keyboard/pointing device

(PS/2) connector

Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device,

Docking connector Connects the computer to an optional

External monitor connector Connects an optional external

Serial connector Connects an optional serial device.

Composite video-out jack Connects an optional television, VCR,

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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.

docking base.

monitor or overhead projector.

camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.

A Look at the Computer

Bottom Components

Identifying bottom components

The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label (8) may vary

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by model and configuration.

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Bottom components and their functions

MultiBay recess Provides a grip area for removing an

MultiBay release latch Releases an optional MultiBay device

System label Provides regulatory information about

Serial number Identifies the computer. You will need

Intake vents Provide airflow to cool internal

Hard drive bay Secures the primary hard drive in the

optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay.

from the MultiBay.

the computer.

this number if you call Compaq customer support.

components.

To prevent overheating, do

not obstruct vents.

hard drive bay.

A Look at the Computer

Modem agency approvals

label (internal modem models only)

Certificate of Authenticity

label

Memory expansion

compartment

Docking restraint latch

recess

Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack

Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

Hardware Guide 2–15

Lists the countries in which the modem has been approved for use.

You may need this

✎

information to use the modem while traveling.

Contains your Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot your operating system.

Contains 2 memory expansion slots for optional memory expansion boards.

Helps secure the computer to a docking base.

from the battery bay.

A Look at the Computer

Additional Standard Components

The components included with the computer vary by geographical region and the computer hardware configuration ordered.

The following illustration and table identify the standard external components included with most computer models.

This illustration does not include printed documentation or such

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components as the hard drive and primary battery pack, which ship inside computer bays identified in previous sections.

Identifying additional standard components

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A Look at the Computer

Additional standard components and their functions

Powe r cord Connects the AC Adapter to an

AC electrical outlet.

Modem cable (internal

modem models only)

Country-specific modem

adapter (included with internal modem models by region as required)

Network cable (network

models only)

AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

Weight saver Can replace an optional MultiBay

Japan-specific outlet

adapter (Japan only)

QuickRestore kit Contains the software preinstalled on

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-RJ-11 telephone jack.

Connects the computer to an Ethernet network jack.

The network cable has an

✎

8-pin

RJ-45 connector at

each end.

device to protect the MultiBay and reduce computer weight.

Connects the AC Adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.

the computer.

(Continued on next page)

Hardware Guide 2–17

A Look at the Computer

Additional standard components and their functions

(continued)

Notebook Products

Reference Library

Bag containing 2 spare

pointing stick caps (pointing stick and dual pointing device models only)

Contains the following guides:

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Hardware Guide

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Compaq Utilities

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Modem and Networking

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Modem Commands

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Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

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Troubleshooting

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Regulatory and Safety Notices

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Safety & Comfort Guide

Replace worn pointing stick cap.

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+ 80 hidden pages