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

vi Hardware Guide

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.

Hardware Guide 1–1

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.

■

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.

■

Do not shut down the computer.

■

Do not remove or insert a drive.

■

Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the

■

entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.

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

■

choose carefully.

The languages and operating 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

■

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

✎

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.

Hardware Guide 1–5

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

Hardware Guide 2–5

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.

■

Hard drive in the hard drive bay.

■

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

†

Hardware Guide 2–7

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)

†

■

Turns on the computer if it is off.

■

Initiates and exits Suspend.

■

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

■

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.

■

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

‡

it is on.

†‡

†

resets the

†‡

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)

Hardware Guide 2–11

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

✎

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

✎

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

■

Compaq Utilities

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Modem and Networking

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Modem Commands

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Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

■

Troubleshooting

■

Regulatory and Safety Notices

■

Safety & Comfort Guide

Replace worn pointing stick cap.

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Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using a Pointing Device

Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models)

To move the cursor, press the pointing stick 1 in the direction you want to move the cursor.

Use the left 2 and right 3 pointing-stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

To scroll, hold down the scroll 4 button as you move the cursor.

Identifying pointing stick components

Hardware Guide 3–1

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models)

To move the cursor, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface

in the direction you want to move the cursor.

Use the left 2 and right 3 TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Identifying TouchPad components

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Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using the Dual Pointing Device (Dual Models)

By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably.

Using the Pointing Stick Components

To move the cursor, press the pointing stick 1 in the direction

■

you want to move the cursor.

Use the left 2 and right 3 pointing-stick buttons as you

■

would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Using the TouchPad Components

To move the cursor, slide your finger across the TouchPad

■

surface

Use the left 5 and right 6 TouchPad buttons as you would

■

the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

in the direction you want to move the cursor.

Identifying dual pointing stick/TouchPad components

Hardware Guide 3–3

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Setting Pointing Device Preferences

Pointing Stick, TouchPad, and Dual Device Preferences

All pointing devices are supported by the mouse software in your operating system. To access the custom settings available in the software, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse.

All pointing devices perform mouse functions with any software that supports a Windows-compatible mouse. To use a pointing device with software that does not support a Windows-compatible mouse:

1. Turn on or restart the computer.

2. Press

while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is

F10

displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.

To change the language, press

❏

For navigation instructions, press

❏

3. Select Advanced > Device Options, then press

4. Select the Disable Multiple Pointing Devices checkbox, then press

F10.

5. To save your preference(s) and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Dual Device Preferences

All dual pointing stick/TouchPad components are enabled by default.

You can enable or disable some or all of these components in Computer Setup:

1. Turn on or restart the computer.

2. Press displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.

while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is

F10

F2.

F1.

enter.

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To change the language, press

❏

For navigation instructions, press

❏

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

F2.

F1.

3. Select Advanced > Device Options, then press

4. In the Internal Pointing Devices field, select among:

Both—To enable all dual device components.

❏

Touc hPad—To enable only the TouchPad components.

❏

Pointing stick—To enable only the pointing stick

❏

components.

None—To disable all dual device pointing components.

❏

5. To confirm your preference, press

F10.

6. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Replacing the Pointing Stick Cap

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Gently pull off the used pointing stick cap.

3. Push a replacement cap, included with the computer, into place.

enter.

Replacing the pointing stick cap

Hardware Guide 3–5

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys

Hotkeys and shortcut keys are preset combinations of the

key1 and another key that access or execute frequently used

system functions.

A hotkey is a combination of the Fn key and one of the

■

function keys and

represent the hotkey functions available on your

F10

computer.

A shortcut key is a combination of the Fn key and a key other

■

than a function key.

. The icons on the function keys

F2, F4

F8,

Identifying hotkeys and shortcut keys

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Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference

Function Hotkey Return to Original State

Turn a device in the MultiPort on or off.*

Switch display and image.

Adjust system volume.

Initiate Quick Controls.

Set power conservation level.

View battery charge information.

Adjust screen brightness.

Display system information.

Stretch text.

*The instructions, refer to “Turn MultiPort Device On or Off ( this section.

hotkeys can be disabled in Computer Setup. For

Fn+F2

Fn+F2 Fn+F2

Fn+F4 Fn+F4

Fn+F5 Fn+F5

Fn+F6

Enter power-on password

Fn+F7 Fn+F7

Fn+F8 Fn+F8

Fn+F10 Fn+F10

Fn+Esc Fn+Esc

Fn+T Fn+T

Fn+F2

)” later in

Hardware Guide 3–7

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures

Most hotkeys and shortcut keys can be used as described at anytime and from within any application, with 2 exceptions:

To use hotkeys or shortcut keys on an external keyboard,

■

press the

scroll lock

hotkey combination. For example, to use the press

scroll lock+scroll lock+F10.

key twice, then the other key only of the

Fn+F10

hotkeys,

The

■

Fn+F6

hotkeys (as

scroll lock+scroll lock+F6

) cannot be used on an external keyboard connected through a USB connector.

For information about entering hotkey commands sequentially, refer to “Using the Fn

Key Sequentially” later in this section.

Turn a MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2)

Press receive messages) or off (to conserve power).

The status light on the device is on when power is on and off when power is off.

The

Fn+F2

MultiPort can be set to remain on or off with the disabled in Computer Setup. To access these settings:

1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the computer, then press displayed. (An F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.)

❏

to toggle a device in the MultiPort on (to send or

Fn+F2

hotkeys are enabled by default. The device in the

Fn+F2

as soon as the Compaq splash screen is

F10

To change the language, press

To view navigation information, press

hotkeys

To return to the Computer Setup menu, press

❏

esc.

2. Select the Security menu.

3. Select Device Security.

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Pointing Devices and Keyboard

4. Select MultiPort Fn+F2. The status of the device in the MultiPort is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

5. To change the status of the device in the MultiPort, press the

hotkeys. The device in the MultiPort will remain in

Fn+F2

the status you select when the

hotkeys are disabled.

Fn+F2

6. To disable the

hotkeys, set the status field beside

Fn+F2

MultiPort Fn+F2 to Disable. (To enable the set this status field to Enable.)

7. To confirm your settings, press

F10.

8. To exit Computer Setup, select an exit option from the File menu, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4)

Windows 98 with MultiMonitor disabled,

■

Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 Professional—The

hotkeys support external display devices connected

Fn+F4

through the external monitor connector or the composite video-out jack.

Togg le

Computer display

❏

External display(s)

❏

Simultaneous display on computer and

❏

external display(s)

Windows 98 with MultiMonitor enabled—The

■

hotkeys support an external display device connected through the external monitor connector. Press MultiMonitor and turn off the external display.

to switch the image among:

Fn+F4

hotkeys,

Fn+F2

Fn+F4

to disable

Hardware Guide 3–9

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5)

Press

to display a system volume slide bar. Click and drag

Fn+F5

the slide bar upward to increase volume or downward to decrease volume.

You also can adjust the volume by pressing the left and right arrow keys.

To mute or restore volume, toggle

Fn+F5+M.

select or clear the Mute checkbox.

Initiate Quick Controls (Fn+F6)

Quick Control security features disable the keyboard and pointing device and clear the display.

Before you can use the Quick Controls, you must set a power-on password and select Quick Control preferences. For instructions, refer on this CD to the Compaq Utilities guide, “Security” section.

To initiate Quick Controls manually, press Controls, enter your power-on password.

The connected through a USB connector on the computer or an optional docking base.

hotkeys cannot be used on an external keyboard

Fn+F6

Fn+F5,

Or, press

To exit Quick

Fn+F6.

then pressing

then

Fn+F5,

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Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7)

Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional—Press

■

to open the Power Schemes window.

Windows NT 4.0—Press

■

to open the Battery

Fn+F7

Conservation Settings window. To select a preset battery conservation level, choose among:

High—Maximizes running time from a single charge.

❏

Medium—Balances system performance with

❏

running time.

None (Drain)—Runs the computer at full power.

❏

For information about the custom level, refer on this CD to the Compaq Utilities guide, “Power Management” section.

View Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8)

Press battery packs. The display indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery pack.

Battery pack locations are indicated by number: (1) is the computer battery bay and (2) is the computer MultiBay. Any additional locations displayed represent docking base bays, which vary by model and configuration. Refer to your docking base documentation for specific bay location information.

to display charge information about all installed

Fn+F8

Fn+F7

Hardware Guide 3–11

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F10)

Press bar, then:

Click and drag upward on the slide bar to increase screen

■

brightness or downward to decrease screen brightness.

Press the left arrow key to decrease screen brightness or the

■

right arrow key to increase screen brightness.

to display the screen brightness control slide

Fn+F10

Display System Information (Fn+esc)

Press components and software version numbers. Press time to remove the system information from the screen.

The System BIOS date, which may display in a decimal format, is

✎

the version number of the system ROM.

to display information about system hardware

Fn+esc

Stretch Text (Fn+T)

Text stretching modes are available whenever MS-DOS is running under Windows and the desktop area resolution is set lower than the display resolution. Text Stretch is the default. When Text Stretch is enabled, the text expands to fill more of the screen. Stretching text may cause character distortion. When Regular is enabled, a graphics accelerator cannot be used.

Fn+esc

a second

Press

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to toggle the image between Text Stretch and Regular.

Fn+T

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using the Fn Key Sequentially

Many commands are entered by simultaneously pressing the

key and another key. For example, hotkey commands are

entered by pressing

If you enable sequential Fn commands, all commands that can be entered by simultaneously pressing the can also be entered by sequentially pressing

While this feature is enabled:

Whenever you press the Fn key, the computer beeps to

■

indicate that the next key you press will be interpreted as the other key of an

commands can still be entered by simultaneously pressing

■ Fn

key and the other key of the Fn command.

the

To enable the sequential feature, press the Fn key 5 times. A beep confirms that the feature is enabled. The feature remains enabled until you disable it.

a function key.

Fn +

command.

key and another key

and the other key.

To disable this feature, press the

key 5 times. No beep sounds,

indicating that the feature has been disabled.

Identifying the Fn key

Hardware Guide 3–13

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad 1 can be used for the functions indicated by the icons in the upper right corner of each key. Enabling the numeric keypad assigns those functions to the keypad keys. The standard functions of the keypad keys can still be accessed while the numeric keypad is enabled.

Enabling the Numeric Keypad

To enable the numeric keypad, press light

The numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer.

Identifying embedded numeric keypad components

turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Disabling the Numeric Keypad

Fn+num lk

2. The num lock

To disable the numeric keypad and return the keys to their standard keyboard functions, press

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Fn+num lk.

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys

To use the numeric keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the numeric keypad is enabled:

Press and hold Fn to type in lowercase.

■

Press and hold

■

When the

Fn+shift

key is released, the numeric keypad functions return.

to type in uppercase.

Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup

By default the computer starts up with the numeric keypad disabled. You can set the computer to start up with the numeric keypad enabled.

The numeric keypad can be enabled or disabled with either startup state.

To set the computer to start up with the numeric keypad enabled:

1. Turn on or restart the computer. Press F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.

To change the language, press

❏

For navigation instructions, press

❏

2. Select Advanced > Device Options, then press

3. Toggle on the Num Lock State at Boot field, then press

4. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

F2.

while the

F10

F1.

Fn+num lk

enter.

F10.

To disable the numeric keypad at startup, repeat the above procedure, toggling off the Num Lock State at Boot field.

Hardware Guide 3–15

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using the Easy Access Buttons

The 4 Easy Access buttons enable you to access an Internet or network destination or a software application or data file in your system with a keystroke.

Using Default Settings

Until your Internet or network services are set up, all buttons launch the Internet setup wizard for your operating system.

After your Internet or network services are set up, each button opens your default Web browser and connects you to the default destination represented by the icon on the button:

Identifying Easy Access buttons

Button Name Default Assignment

Information Compaq informational Web site

Home Personal home page

Search Launches AltaVista search engine

Email Launches Microsoft Outlook Express

Email application

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Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes

Each button can be assigned to an Internet or network destination or to any software application or data file in your system.

Button assignments can be grouped into schemes. When you select a scheme, only the button assignments within that scheme are active.

Button assignments and schemes can be set up, changed, or deleted in the Easy Access buttons window. To access the window, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Easy Access Keyboard icon.

For more information about using button assignments and schemes, open the Easy Access button window, then select the Help menu.

Hardware Guide 3–17

Charging Battery Packs

Any battery pack in the system charges whenever the computer is connected to external power.

The computer supports up to 2 battery packs.

A primary battery pack 1 is an 8-cell lithium ion battery

■

pack that can be used only in the battery bay.

A MultiBay battery pack 2 is an optional 6-cell lithium ion

■

battery pack that can be used only in the MultiBay.

Battery Packs

Identifying a primary and a MultiBay battery pack

Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a preset sequence determined by location.

Hardware Guide 4–1

Battery Packs

Charge sequence:

■

1. Computer battery bay

2. Computer MultiBay

3. Docking base bay(s) (Docking base bay availability and

functionality vary by model and configuration. For information about charging battery packs in your docking base, refer your docking base documentation.)

Discharge sequence:

■

1. Computer MultiBay

2. Computer battery bay

While a battery pack is in a docking base bay, the battery pack can be charged but cannot be used to run the computer.

Using a New Battery Pack

Fully charge the battery pack in the computer battery bay or the computer MultiBay (not in a docking base bay) while the computer is connected to an external power source or docked in a docking base.

Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, battery charge displays cannot accurately report the amount of charge in the battery pack until the battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration instructions, refer on this CD to the Compaq Utilities guide, “Power Management” section, “Calibrating a Battery Pack.”

Replacing a Battery Pack

To prevent loss of information when removing a battery pack that

✎

is the only power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack.

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Replacing a Primary Battery Pack

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information when removing a primary

battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, initiate Hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack.

1. Close the display, then turn computer bottom-side up 1.

2. Remove or insert the battery pack.

To remove a battery pack, slide the battery release

❏

latch from the battery bay

To insert a battery pack, slide the battery pack into the

❏

battery bay until it is seated

. When the battery pack tilts upward, remove it

Battery Packs

Replacing a primary battery pack

3. Turn the computer right side up, then open the display.

4. If the computer is in Hibernation, slide the power switch to resume operation.

Hardware Guide 4–3

Battery Packs

Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information when removing a

MultiBay battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, initiate Hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack.

1. Close the display, then turn the computer bottom-side up 1.

2. Insert or remove the battery pack.

To remove a battery pack, slide the MultiBay release

❏

latch battery pack out of the MultiBay

To insert a battery pack, slide the battery pack into the

❏

MultiBay until it is seated

on the bottom of the computer, then pull the

Replacing a MultiBay battery pack

3. Turn the computer right side up, then open the display.

4. If the computer is in Hibernation, slide the power switch to resume operation.

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Storing a Battery Pack

If a computer will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack(s).

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it

to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges.

Storage Time Temperature Range °F Temperature Range °C

Battery Packs

Less than 1 month

No more than 3 months

Unlimited 32°– 86° 0°–30°

32°–122° 0°–50°

32°–104° 0°–40°

Recycling a Used Battery Pack

To determine if a battery pack recycling program is available in your geographical region, refer on this CD to Regulatory and

Safety Notices. If your region is not covered, refer to Wor ldw ide Telephone Numbers, included with the computer, to contact a

Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Hardware Guide 4–5

Removable Drives

Adding a Drive to the System

Removable drives enable you to store and access data.

A standard drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the computer or an optional docking base. A diskette drive can also be inserted into an optional external diskette drive bay. In addition, a USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB connector on the computer or an optional docking base.

For information about connecting a USB drive or an external diskette drive bay, refer in this guide to the “Connecting External Devices” section.

The computer has 2 drive bays:

The hard drive bay supports only a hard drive. The hard drive

■

in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive.

The MultiBay supports any 9.5-mm removable drive,

■

including the following:

Hard drive (inserted into a MultiBay hard drive adapter)

❏

CD drive

❏

DVD drive

❏

Diskette drive

❏

SuperDisk drive

❏

Zip drive

❏

Hardware Guide 5–1

Removable Drives

Caring for Drives

Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and drive and loss of information, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before

handling a drive. Avoid touching the connectors on the drive.

For more information about preventing electrostatic discharge

■

damage, refer on this CD to For additional cautions about handling drives, refer on this CD

■

to the

Maintenance, Travel and Shipping

Regulatory and Safety Notices.

guide.

Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive

Any 9.5-mm hard drive can be used in the hard drive bay. No adapter is required. The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive.

CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information:

Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from

■

the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in Suspend (Standby), or in Hibernation.

If you are not sure whether the computer is in Hibernation, turn

■

the computer on, then shut it down.

1. Save your work.

2. Shut down the computer and close the display.

3. Turn the computer bottom-side up.

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Removable Drives

4. Remove the hard drive retaining screw.

Removing the hard drive retaining screw

5. With the drive bottom-side up, slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to provide a handle.

Extending the front bezel to provide a handle

Hardware Guide 5–3

Removable Drives

6. To remove a hard drive, pull the drive out of the bay.

Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay

7. To insert a hard drive, slide the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated.

Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay

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Removable Drives

8. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.

Closing the front bezel of a hard drive

9. If you have inserted a hard drive, reinsert the hard drive retaining screw. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screw in a safe place.)

Replacing the hard drive retaining screw

Hardware Guide 5–5

Removable Drives

Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive

Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

A hard drive must be inserted into a MultiBay hard drive adapter before it can be used in the MultiBay.

A hard drive assembly (a hard drive inserted into a MultiBay adapter) is inserted into and removed from the MultiBay the same way as any other MultiBay drive.

Inserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

1. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.

Closing the front bezel of a hard drive

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Removable Drives

2. Slide the 2 adapter selection switches into position 1.

Sliding the adapter selection switches

3. Lower the drive into the adapter 1, then slide the drive connectors on the drive toward the drive connectors in the adapter

until the connectors engage and the drive is seated.

Inserting a hard drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter

Hardware Guide 5–7

Removable Drives

Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

1. Slide the adapter release latch toward the left.

Sliding the adapter release latch

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Removable Drives

2. Gently disengage the drive connectors 1 by sliding the drive toward the front of the adapter.

3. Remove the drive from the adapter 2.

Removing a hard drive from a MultiBay hard drive adapter

Removing a Drive from the MultiBay

CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information:

■

Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0—Shut down the computer before removing a hard drive or a Zip drive from the MultiBay. Do not remove a hard drive or a Zip drive while the computer is on, in Suspend (Standby), or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

■

Windows 2000 Professional—Before removing any drive, stop the drive by selecting the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar, then select the drive you plan to remove.

Hardware Guide 5–9

Removable Drives

1. If the drive has a media tray, remove the media, then close the tray.

2. Follow the instructions in the preceding caution, then close the display.

3. Turn the computer bottom-side up 1.

4. Slide the MultiBay release latch 2 toward the rear of the computer.

5. Pull the drive or drive assembly out of the MultiBay 3.

Removing a drive from the MultiBay

When no device is in the MultiBay, insert the weight saver to

✎

reduce computer weight and protect the bay opening. The weight saver can be inserted or removed at any time.

5–10 Hardware Guide

Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay

1. Before inserting a hard drive into the MultiBay:

Insert the drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter as

❏

described earlier in this section.

Ensure that the hard drive bezel is closed before inserting

❏

the hard drive assembly (a hard drive inserted into a MultiBay hard drive adapter) into the MultiBay.

2. Turn the computer bottom-side up 1.

3. With the connector on the drive or drive assembly facing into the MultiBay, slide the drive or drive assembly into the

MultiBay until it is seated

Removable Drives

Inserting a hard drive assembly into the MultiBay

Hardware Guide 5–11

Removable Drives

Inserting and Removing Drive Media

Inserting a CD, CD-RW or DVD

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the media release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended

3. Press the disc onto the tray spindle 3. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. (If the media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle, then press it downward into position.)

4. Close the media tray.

Inserting a disc into a CD or DVD drive

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Removable Drives

Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (Power)

If power is available:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended

3. Remove the disc from the tray 3. (If the media tray is not fully extended, tilt the disc as you remove it.) Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. To protect the disc, place it in a protective case.

4. Close the media tray.

Removing a disc from a CD or DVD drive while power is available

Hardware Guide 5–13

Removable Drives

Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (No Power)

If power is unavailable:

1. Insert a paper clip into the release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive.

2. Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released,

then pull out the tray until it is fully extended

4. Close the media tray.

Removing a disc from a CD or DVD drive while power is not available

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Inserting a Diskette or Disk

To insert a diskette or disk into a diskette, SuperDisk, or Zip drive: Gently push the medium, label side up, into the drive until it clicks into place.

The media eject button ejects to show the medium is inserted correctly.

Removing a Diskette or Disk

To remove a diskette or disk from a diskette, SuperDisk, or Zip drive:

1. Press the media eject button on the drive to eject the medium.

2. Remove the medium from the drive.

Using Drive Media

Displaying Media Contents

Removable Drives

When a medium such as a CD, CD-RW, DVD, disk, or diskette is inserted into a drive, the contents of the medium display on the screen if autorun is enabled.

To display the contents of a medium when autorun is not enabled:

1. Click Start > Run, then type:

X: (where X = the designation of the drive containing the medium)

2. Press

Hardware Guide 5–15

enter.

Removable Drives

Initiating Suspend or Hibernation

CAUTION: To prevent possible video degradation and loss of audio

or video playback functionality, do not initiate Suspend or Hibernation while playing any media.

To ensure a standard initiation of and exit from Suspend or Hibernation, turn off all media before initiating Suspend or Hibernation.

Depending on your configuration, initiating Suspend or Hibernation while playing any media may result in:

Anomalous playback after resuming from Suspend

■

or Hibernation.

An error message denying the initiation of Suspend

■

or Hibernation.

If Suspend or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a medium is playing:

1. Resume from Suspend or Hibernation by sliding the power switch.

2. Restart the computer.

For more information about Suspend and Hibernation, refer on this CD to the Compaq Utilities guide, “Power Management” section. For more information about troubleshooting problems with Suspend, Hibernation, or audio or video functionality, refer on this CD to the Troubleshooting guide.

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Audio and Video

Using Audio Features

Identifying Audio Features

The computer provides the following audio components:

Identifying audio features

Hardware Guide 6–1

Audio and Video

Audio Feature Function

Speakers (2) Provide stereo audio playback for multimedia

Volume butt on s Adjust or mute system volume.

applications.

When the computer is docked in an

✎

optional docking base, the computer speakers are disabled and system sound plays through the docking base speakers. For more information, refer to the documentation included with the expansion base.

Stereo speaker/

headphone (line-out) jack

Microphone Supports audio input whether the display is

Microphone jack Supports a single sound channel (monaural)

Connects powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or an audio/visual device such as a television or VCR.

open or closed; has a standard sensitivity of

-50 dB.

microphone.

Using the Microphone Jack

When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a single sound channel (monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is recommended.

If you connect a stereo microphone, left channel sound will

■

record on both channels.

If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended

■

sensitivity may not be achieved.

When an external microphone is connected to the computer, the computer microphone is disabled.

6–2 Hardware Guide

Audio and Video

Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume

before putting on headphones or a headset.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do

not plug a single-sound channel (monaural) connector into the stereo speaker/headphone (line-out) jack.

When connecting a device to the stereo speaker/headphone (line-out) jack:

Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

■

For best sound quality, use 24- 32-ohm headphones.

■

When an external audio device is connected to the stereo speaker/headphone (line-out) jack, the computer stereo speakers are disabled.

Adjusting Volume

To adjust volume, use any of the following controls:

Computer volume buttons

■

To increase volume, press the right button.

❏

To decrease volume, press the left button.

❏

To mute or restore volume, press both buttons

❏

simultaneously.

Keyboard

■

To increase or decrease volume, press

❏

move the slide bar on the screen or press the keyboard arrow keys.

To mute or restore volume, toggle

❏

Fn+F5,

Hardware Guide 6–3

hotkeys

Fn+F5

then

Fn+F5,

Fn+F5+M.

then select or clear the Mute check box.

Or, press

Audio and Video

Windows Volume Control window

■

To open the window and access the volume settings,

❏

double-click the volume icon on the taskbar.

To activate the Widows Volume Control window while it

❏

is open but inactive, press the

Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.

✎

Using Video Features

The composite video-out jack supports video signals only.

The jack can be used with any device that accepts video-in through a standard composite video connector. Supported devices include televisions, VCRs, camcorders, overhead projectors, and video capture cards.

If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie to a television, connect the device audio to the stereo/speaker headphone (line-out) jack.

Fn+F5

hotkeys.

The computer can support one composite video device connected to the composite video-out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display and on any other supported external displays.

Using the Composite Video-Out Jack

To transmit video signals through the composite video-out jack, you need a standard composite video cable available from most television, VCR, or electronics retailers.

6–4 Hardware Guide

Audio and Video

To connect a video device to the composite video-out jack:

1. Plug either end of the composite video cable into the composite video-out jack on the computer

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device as instructed in the device documentation

Connecting a device to the composite video-out jack

Changing the Video Mode

Color television standard modes vary even within regions.

✎

However, NTSC is common in North America; PAL, in Europe, China, Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J, in Japan; and PAL-M, in Brazil. Other South and Central American regions may use NTSC, PAL, or PAL-M.

The default color television standard mode is NTSC.

Hardware Guide 6–5

Audio and Video

To change the color television standard mode from NTSC:

1. Turn on or restart the computer. Press

while the

F10

F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.

To change the language, press

❏

For navigation instructions, press

❏

2. Select Advanced > Device Options, then press

3. Enter your preference, then press

F2.

F1.

enter.

F10.

4. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

6–6 Hardware Guide

External Device Connections

Connecting a Standard Device

The jacks and connectors described in this guide support the standard external devices that specify them.

For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to

■

the documentation included with the device.

For information about installing or loading any software such

■

as drivers required by the device, refer to the device documentation, your operating system documentation, or the device manufacturer’s Web site.

To connect both a pointing device and a keyboard to the

■

keyboard/pointing device (PS/2) connector, use a Y-adapter. A Y-adapter can be purchased from most computer or electronics retailers.

To connect a standard external device to the computer:

1. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure the device is turned off.

2. Connect the device to a jack or connector on the computer.

3. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

4. Turn on the device.

If a properly connected external monitor does not display an

✎

image, try pressing the monitor.

Hardware Guide 7–1

hotkeys to switch the image to the

Fn+F4

External Device Connections

Connecting a Modem Cable

A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. Immediately disconnect an accidental connection to a digital line.

1. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.

2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 jack on the computer 2.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to

the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 jack.

3. If you are connecting the cable to a telephone jack that is not an RJ-11 jack, plug a country-specific modem adapter into the telephone jack

4. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter or into an RJ-11 telephone jack

Connecting a modem cable

7–2 Hardware Guide

For more information about using the modem or about using AT commands and dial modifiers, refer on this CD to the Modem and Networking guide or the Modem Commands guide.

Connecting a Network Cable

A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception.

1. Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression circuitry

2. Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 jack 2.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a network jack 3.

4. Start or restart the computer.

5. Connect to the network.

toward the RJ-45 jack on the computer.

External Device Connections

Connecting a network cable

For more information about using a network, refer to the Modem and Networking guide on this CD.

Hardware Guide 7–3

External Device Connections

Connecting an External Diskette Drive Bay

An optional external diskette drive bay supports only a diskette drive. No other type of drive, including a SuperDisk or Zip drive, can be used in this bay.

To connect the external diskette drive bay, connect the free end of the diskette drive bay cable to the parallel connector on the computer computer.

When a diskette drive in the external diskette drive bay is being accessed, the diskette drive light on the computer turns on

. To disconnect the bay, disconnect the cable from the

Connecting or disconnecting an external diskette drive bay

Connecting a USB Device

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect such low-speed external devices as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the computer or an optional docking base.

7–4 Hardware Guide

External Device Connections

USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the computer or a docking base or to other USB devices. Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system:

Powered hubs must be connected to external power.

■

Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB

■

connector on the computer or to a port on a powered hub.

A USB connector on the computer or a docking base supports USB devices only if the computer is running an operating system that supports USB. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional support USB. Windows NT 4.0 does not.

Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information and software installation instructions, refer to the documentation included with the device.

Identifying the 2 USB connectors on the computer

Hardware Guide 7–5

External Device Connections

Using a USB Device

USB devices function in the system the same as comparable non-USB devices, with 1 exception:

By default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is loaded.

To use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB connector on the computer during startup or in a non-Windows application or utility, enable USB legacy support.

Enabling USB Legacy Support

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press

while the

F10

F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.

To change the language, press

❏

For navigation instructions, press

❏

F2.

F1.

2. Select the Advanced menu > Device Options.

3. Select Enable USB legacy support.

4. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

7–6 Hardware Guide

External Device Connections

Linking to an Infrared Device

If the computer is running Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional, the computer is IrDA-compliant (4 Mbps standard) and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant.

Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and require an unobstructed line of sight path.

Linking to an infrared device

The infrared port supports both low speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second (Kbps) and high speed connections up to 4 megabits per second (Mbps).

Infrared performance may vary depending on performance of infrared peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications used.

Hardware Guide 7–7

External Device Connections

Configuring the Infrared Port

If you are using optional infrared software and a preinstalled operating system, the following information may be helpful.

The infrared port default settings are:

■

DMA=1

❏

I/O addresses=3E8-3EFh

❏

IRQ=3

❏

The optimal port selections in Direct Cable Connection are:

■

Windows 98—Serial Cable on COM4 or Parallel Cable

❏

on LPT3.

Windows 2000 Professional—Infrared Port.

❏

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission

For information about using infrared software, refer to your operating system Help file.

To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission:

Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission.

■

Windows 98—Both the computer infrared port and

❏

Infrared Monitor Search must be enabled. The port is enabled by default each time the computer starts up. To enable Infrared Monitor search, select the infrared icon in the taskbar > Options tab. Select the Search For and Provide Status for Devices in Range checkbox, then select OK.

Windows 2000 Professional—The computer infrared

❏

port is fully enabled whenever the computer is on.

Position the devices so their infrared ports face each other at a

■

distance no greater than 3.3 feet (1 meter).

7–8 Hardware Guide

Position the ports so they face each other directly. Because

■

the maximum capture angle is 30 degrees, the ports must be aligned no more than 15 degrees off center.

Shield the ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent

■

light, and energy-saving fluorescent light.

Be sure no signals from remote control or other wireless

■

devices, such as headphones or audio devices, aim at a port.

During the transmission, do not move either device and do

■

not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam.

Using Suspend with Infrared

When Suspend (Standby) occurs while the infrared port is enabled, the performance of each feature is as follows:

Windows 98 with Infrared Monitor Search enabled:

■

You can establish an infrared link.

❏

The system cannot initiate Suspend (Standby).

❏

User-initiated Suspend (Standby) is not affected.

External Device Connections

Windows 98 with Infrared Monitor Search disabled:

■

You cannot establish an infrared link.

❏

Suspend (Standby) can be initiated manually or by

❏

the system.

Power is conserved.

❏

Windows 2000 Professional—Both system-initiated

■

Suspend (Standby) and user-initiated Suspend prevent or interrupt an infrared transmission.

When the computer exits Suspend, an interrupted transmission resumes.

Hardware Guide 7–9

External Device Connections

Planning a Docking System

The computer is compatible with all 3 Compaq docking solutions: the Expansion Base, the Convenience Base, and the Port Replicator.

Docking Considerations

To ensure convenient access to the computer and its features, Compaq recommends that you consider the following before setting up your docking system.

When the computer is used with any docking base:

■

The computer cannot be docked while a PC Card or

❏

PC Card cable is protruding from the lower PC Card slot.

The lower PC Card slot is not accessible while the

❏

computer is docked. (Type III PC Cards, which fill both PC Card slots, are inserted into the lower PC Card slot.)

The computer should not be docked or undocked while

❏

NIC (Network Interface Card) or USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are connected to the computer. NIC and USB cables can be connected or disconnected while the computer is docked.

When the computer is used with an Expansion Base in a

■

vertical stand, all features on the left side of the computer, such as PC Card slots and eject buttons, USB ports, and the RJ-45 jack (NIC connector) are inaccessible.

Docking Alternatives

You can set up your docking system to provide access to the features you use by doing any of the following:

Create an alternative NIC connection by installing a PCI card

■

NIC in an Expansion Base or Convenience Base.

7–10 Hardware Guide

External Device Connections

Connect your accessories to the USB port on an Expansion

■

Base, Convenience Base, or Port Replicator instead of to a USB port on the computer.

To use a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) while the

■

computer is docked in an Expansion Base in a vertical stand, install a Compaq 802.11b MultiPort Wireless LAN module in the computer.

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock

Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the security cable lock cable lock key

into the security cable slot 2 and lock it with the

Connecting an optional cable lock

Hardware Guide 7–11

Hardware Upgrades

To order or learn more about hardware upgrades and accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at Worldwide Telephone Numbers, included with the computer, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

For information about obtaining and installing software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide, “How to Get Information, Updates and Help” section. If you prefer a printed version of this section, refer to the “How to Get Information, Updates and Help” section of the printed Getting Started guide, included with the computer.

Adding and Using PC Cards

A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The computer supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.

http://www.compaq.com,

or refer to

Selecting a PC Card slot

PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The 3 types are about the same length and width, but vary in thickness.

Type I and Type II PC Cards can be used in the top or

■

bottom PC Card slot singly or in any combination.

A Type III PC Card can be used only in the bottom

■

PC Card slot.

Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported in either slot.

■

Hardware Guide 8–1

Hardware Upgrades

When the computer is used with any docking base:

The computer cannot be docked while a PC Card or cable is

■

protruding from the lower PC Card slot.

The lower PC Card slot is inaccessible while the computer is

■

docked.

When the computer is used with an Expansion Base in a vertical stand, both PC Card slots and PC Card eject buttons are inaccessible.

Configuring a PC Card

CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers

provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other

PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers:

Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■

Do not install other software, such as card services, socket

■

services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer.

Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional configure plug and play PC Cards.

To configure a PC Card In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by Compaq:

1. Insert the PC Card.

2. Select Start > Programs > CardWare to open the CardWare window.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional instructions, select the Help menu within CardWare.

8–2 Hardware Guide

Inserting a PC Card

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal

pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot.

CAUTION: Failure to remove a PC Card that extends beyond the

computer before transporting the computer may cause permanent damage to the PC Card connectors.

1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connector facing the computer.

2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated.

Hardware Upgrades

Inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot

3. In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by Compaq, restart the computer if you are instructed to do so by the PC Card documentation or a prompt on the screen.

Hardware Guide 8–3

Hardware Upgrades

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup:

■

Windows 98—Select the PC Card icon in the taskbar, then stop the card you plan to remove. A message displays when the card can be safely removed.

■

Windows 2000 Professional—Select the Unplug or Eject icon in the taskbar, then stop the card you plan to remove. A message displays when the card can be safely removed.

■

Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by Compaq—If instructed by the PC Card manufacturer, shut down the computer before removing a PC Card.

1. Read the preceding caution, then stop the PC Card or shut down the computer as required by your operating system.

2. To release the PC Card, press the PC Card eject button 1 that corresponds to the PC Card slot containing the card.

3. Gently pull out the card 2.

Removing a PC Card

8–4 Hardware Guide

Turning Off Power to a PC Card

When a PC Card is inserted in the computer, the PC Card draws power from the system even when it is not in use. To conserve power, stop any PC Cards that are not in use:

Windows 98—Select the PC Card icon in the taskbar, then

■

select the PC Card(s) you want to stop.

Windows 2000 Professional—Select the Unplug or Eject

■

icon in the taskbar, then select the PC Card(s) you want to stop.

Windows NT 4.0—Remove PC Cards that are not in use.

■

Hardware Upgrades

Hardware Guide 8–5

Hardware Upgrades

Upgrading Memory

You can increase RAM (random access memory) with optional PC Cards or memory expansion boards.

The computer has 2 memory expansion slots and 2 PC Card slots. The PC Card slots support 2 Type I or Type II PC Cards or 1 Type III PC Card.

Viewing Memory and Hibernation File Information

When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional manage this increase.

If the computer is running Windows NT 4.0 or if you experience problems with Hibernation in any operating system after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file.

To view the amount of RAM in the system:

■

Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional—Select

❏

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics.

Windows NT 4.0—Select Start > Programs >

❏

Administrative Tools > Compaq Diagnostics.

To view the amount of free space on your hard drive:

■

Select My Computer. Right-click your hard drive, then select Properties.

To view the amount of space required by the hibernation file:

■

Windows 98—Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >

❏

Power > Hibernation tab.

Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000

❏

Professional—Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Power > Hibernation tab.

8–6 Hardware Guide

Hardware Upgrades

Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board

WARNING: The memory and mini PCI compartments are the only

user-accessible internal compartments on the computer. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized service provider.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the power cord and remove all battery

packs before installing a memory expansion board can damage the equipment and expose you to the risk of electrical shock.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic

components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more information, refer on this CD to

Notices.

1. Shut down the computer. (If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.)

Regulatory and Safety

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power cord.

4. Remove any battery packs in the computer.

5. Turn the computer bottom-side up.

Hardware Guide 8–7

Hardware Upgrades

6. Remove the 2 screws securing the memory expansion compartment cover

Opening the memory expansion compartment

7. Remove or insert the memory expansion board.

To remove a memory expansion board:

a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the board 1.

(The board tilts upward

, then tilt up and remove the cover 2.

b. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board, then gently

pull it out of the memory expansion slot.

Removing a memory expansion board

To protect a removed memory expansion board, place it in an

✎

electrostatic-safe container.

8–8 Hardware Guide

Hardware Upgrades

To insert a memory expansion board:

a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the board with the

keyed area in an expansion slot

. (If no other memory

expansion board is in the memory expansion compartment, insert the board into the lower slot.)

b. Press the board into the slot from a 45-degree angle until

it is seated, then push the board downward retention clips snap into place

until the

Inserting a memory expansion board

Hardware Guide 8–9

Hardware Upgrades

8. Align the tabs on the memory expansion compartment cover with the cover slots on the computer, then tilt the cover downward until it is seated

9. Replace the 2 screws securing the cover to the computer 2.

Closing the memory expansion compartment

8–10 Hardware Guide

Specifications

This computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. For additional governmental agency information refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety

Notices.

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers

Regulatory agencies worldwide use agency series numbers for product identification. Each approved product displays the assigned agency series number. To ensure continued safe and reliable operation, use the computer only with the products listed below:

Product Agency Series Number

Computer PP2040

Battery pack PPP2041, PP2081

AC Adapter PPP005, PPP003

Docking bases PP1005, PP1006, PP1007

Automobile Adapter PPP007

Aircraft Adapter PPP004

Modem J07M040.00, U98M008

Modem/NIC U98M010

Hardware Guide 9–1

Specifications

Computer Dimensions

Dimension U.S. Metric

Height 1.2 in. 3.1 cm

Width 12.0 in. 30.76 cm

Depth 9.8 in. 25.0 cm

Operating Environment

Factor U.S. Metric

Temperature

Operating 50° to 95° F 10° to 35° C

Nonoperating 14° to 140° F –10° to 60° C

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating 10 to 90% 10 to 90%

Nonoperating 5 to 95% 5 to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating 10,000 ft 3,048 m

Nonoperating 30,000 ft 9,144 m

9–2 Hardware Guide

Rated Input Power

Input Power Rating

Operating voltage 100–120/220–240 VAC RMS

Operating current 1.2/0.6 A RMS

Operating frequency range 50–60 Hz AC

When powered by a DC source 18.5V MAX

This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with

✎

phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vms.

Modem Specifications

Factor Specification

Temperatures

Operating 32° to 167° F (0° to 75° C)

Specifications

Storage –40° to 167° F (–40° to 75° C)

Relative Humidity (noncondensing)

Operating –10 to 90% (–10 to 90%)

Storage –5 to 95%@102° F (–5 to 95%@ 39° C)

Interfaces

Power Requirements

Hardware Guide 9–3

Communications connector

Telephone, central office network

+3.3 volts ±5%, +3.3 vaux ±5%, +5 volts ±5%

Standard RJ-11 connector

Internal DAA

Index

AC Adapter

connecting 1–2

function of 2–17 accelerator, graphics 3–12 adapter

for AC power cord. See AC

Adapter

for connecting AC Adapter to

electrical outlet (Japan only). See Japan-specific outlet adapter

for connecting computer to AC

power. See AC Adapter

for connecting modem

internationally. See country-specific modem adapter

for hard drive. See MultiBay

hard drive adapter (optional)

for keyboard/mouse (PS/2)

connector. See Y-adapter (optional)

agency series numbers 9–1 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional)

2–13

altitude specifications 9–2 analog vs. digital telephone lines

7–2

application key 2–9

audio devices, connecting external

6–2, 7–1

Automobile Power

2–13

Adapter/Charger (optional)

battery bay

device supported 2–15 location number, in battery

3–11

charge displays release latch 2–15 replacing battery pack in 4–3

battery light 1–3, 2–7 battery packs

calibrating 1–5 charging 4–1 discharging 4–1, 4–5 displaying charge status 3–11

4–2 location numbers, in battery

charge displays MultiBay (optional), inserting

4–4 MultiBay (optional), removing

4–4 MultiBay (optional), replacing

with weight saver MultiBay (optional), vs.

4–1

primary new 4–2 primary, inserting 4–3

3–11

2–17, 5–10

Hardware Guide Index–1

Index

primary, removing 4–3 recycling 4–5 replacing 4–2 storing 4–5

battery release latch 2–15 bay. See battery bay; external

diskette drive bay; hard drive bay; MultiBay; MultiPort

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

3–12 Bluetooth 2–1, 3–8 brightness, screen 3–12 button(s)

dual pointing stick/TouchPad

3–3 Easy Access 3–16 PC Card 8–4 pointing-stick 3–1 sleep 2–9 suspend 1–5, 2–9 TouchPad 3–2 volume 2–12, 6–3 See also key; latch; switch

cable

AC Adapter 1–2 composite video 6–4 DC 2–13 modem 2–17, 7–2 modem vs. network 2–17 network 2–17, 7–3 security (optional) 7–11 See also power cord

cable lock, security (optional)

7–11

calibration of battery packs 1–5 camcorder (optional) 6–4, 7–1 cap, replacing pointing stick 2–18,

3–5

caps lock light 2–7 card and socket services, PC Card

8–2

CardWare (Windows NT 4.0) 8–2 CD

displaying contents of 5–15 inserting 5–12 removing (power available)

5–13

removing (power unavailable)

5–14

troubleshooting 5–16

CD drive (optional)

IDE drive light 2–7 inserting CD into 5–12 inserting into MultiBay 5–11 locations supported 5–1 removing CD from (power

available)

removing CD from (power

unavailable) removing from MultiBay 5–9 See also drives

CD-RW. See CD Certificate of Authenticity label

1–4

circuitry, noise suppression

on modem cable 7–2 on network cable 7–3

color television standards 6–5 Compaq Diagnostics 8–6

5–13

5–14

Index–2 Hardware Guide

HP EVO N600C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

Setting Up the Software

Installing Optional Applications

After Software Setup

A Look at the Computer

Display Components

Top Components: Speakers, Mini PCI Compartment

Top Components: Lights

Top Components: Buttons, Keys, Switches

Left Side Components

Right Side Components

Front Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

Bottom Components

Additional Standard Components

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using a Pointing Device

Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models)

Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models)

Using the Dual Pointing Device (Dual Models)

Setting Pointing Device Preferences

Replacing the Pointing Stick Cap

Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference

Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures

Turn a MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2)

Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4)

Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5)

Initiate Quick Controls (Fn+F6)

Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7)

View Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8)

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F10)

Display System Information (Fn+esc)

Stretch Text (Fn+T)

Using the Fn Key Sequentially

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

Enabling the Numeric Keypad

Disabling the Numeric Keypad

Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys

Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup

Using the Easy Access Buttons

Using Default Settings

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes

Charging Battery Packs

Battery Packs

Using a New Battery Pack

Replacing a Battery Pack

Replacing a Primary Battery Pack

Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack

Storing a Battery Pack

Recycling a Used Battery Pack

Removable Drives

Adding a Drive to the System

Caring for Drives

Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive

Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive

Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

Removing a Drive from the MultiBay

Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay

Inserting and Removing Drive Media

Inserting a CD, CD-RW or DVD

Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (Power)

Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (No Power)

Inserting a Diskette or Disk

Removing a Diskette or Disk

Using Drive Media

Displaying Media Contents

Initiating Suspend or Hibernation

Audio and Video

Using Audio Features

Identifying Audio Features

Using the Microphone Jack

Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack

Adjusting Volume