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HP Compaq Presario,Presario 80XL201 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ... v Chapter 1 Getting Started ... 1-1 Features ...1-1 Taking a Look at the Notebook ...1-2 Right-Side View ...1-2 Left-Side View...1-3 Rear View ...1-3 Front View...1-4 Top-Open View...1-4 Getting the Notebook Running...1-6 Connecting to AC Power ...1-6 Using Battery Power ...1-7 Starting Up...1-7 Turning Off the Notebook ...1-7...
  • Page 4 Function Keys ... 2-4 Cursor-Control Keys ... 2-5 Numeric Keypad ... 2-5 Windows Keys ... 2-5 Hot Keys ... 2-6 Easy Access Buttons ... 2-6 Touchpad ... 2-7 Using the Touchpad... 2-7 Changing the Configuration ... 2-8 Scroll Button... 2-8 Introducing Power Management ...
  • Page 5 Main Menu ...5-3 Advanced Menu ...5-5 Security Menu ...5-6 Power Menu ...5-7 Exit Menu ...5-11 Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance ... 6-1 What is Preventive Maintenance? ...6-1 Backing Up Your Files ...6-1 Using Microsoft Backup...6-1 Deleting Unwanted Files ...6-2 Taking Inventory of Your Hard Disk...6-2 Emptying the Recycle Bin...6-2 Deleting Unwanted Mail...6-2 Deleting Temporary Internet Files ...6-2...
  • Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1-1. Right-Side View ... 1-2 Figure 1-2. Left-Side View... 1-3 Figure 1-3. Rear View ... 1-3 Figure 1-4. Front View... 1-4 Figure 1-5. Opening the Cover... 1-4 Figure 1-6. Top-Open View... 1-5 Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter ... 1-6 Figure 2-1.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 6 chapters, and an appendix. Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its external components. Chapter 2, Using the Notebook, tells you how to use the computer’s components and features.
  • Page 8 vi Table of Contents My Presario – Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started In this Chapter Features, 1-1 Taking a Look at the Notebook, 1-2 Getting the Notebook Running, 1-6 Warranty Certificate, 1-8 Safety and Comfort, 1-8 Registration, 1-8 NOTE: For the latest information on the motherboard and CPU installed in your note- book, please contact with your dealer for details.

  • Page 10: Taking A Look At The Notebook

    * 4X-6X DVD-ROM / CD-RW drive as an option. ** It depends on your CPU types. Tips: Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario. Getting Started 1-2 Other basic components of your notebook system are: External 3.5-inch, 1.44MB (Megabytes) floppy disk drive with USB connection and hot plug supported ATA3 IDE hard disk drive, Ultra DMA/33 supported...

  • Page 11: Left-Side View

    CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

  • Page 12: Front View

    Tips: To open the cover, press the cover latch toward the right (See Figure 1-5 !), and then lift the cover (See Figure 1-5 "). Getting Started 1-4 3. Kensington Lock Anchor ( This rectangular hole can be used as an anchor point for a Kensington-type security cable.

  • Page 13: Figure 1-6. Top-Open View

    CAUTION: Do not place heavy objects on top of the notebook when it is closed as this can damage the display. My Presario – Getting Started Figure 1-6. Top-Open View 1. LCD Display This is the liquid crystal display of your notebook. 2.

  • Page 14: Getting The Notebook Running

    CAUTION: Whenever you disconnect the AC adapter, always unplug from the electrical outlet first before you unplug from the notebook. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or notebook. NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC...

  • Page 15: Using Battery Power

    Tips: You can also adjust the brightness of the display to attain display clarity. To adjust brightness, press [Fn]+[F7] or [Fn]+[F8]. NOTE: The SCU program allows you to enter the configuration information and store it in CMOS RAM. The configuration information is needed by the notebook to identify the installed devices.

  • Page 16: Warranty Certificate

    CAUTION: If you have to turn the notebook on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the notebook off and on rapidly may damage the system circuit. NOTE: Your computer is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

  • Page 17: Floppy Disk Drive

    Using the Notebook Using the Notebook Using the Notebook Using the Notebook In this Chapter Floppy Disk Drive, 2-1 Hard Disk Drive, 2-3 CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, 2-3 Keyboard, 2-4 Touchpad, 2-8 Introducing Power Management, 2-10 Taking Care of Your Notebook, 2-11 My Presario –...

  • Page 18: Inserting And Ejecting Diskettes

    CAUTION: 1. Never turn off or reset the notebook while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is on. 2. Always store your diskettes in a safe, clean container, protecting them from the dust and magnetic fields. CAUTION: 1. To avoid unexpected data loss caused by viruses or accidents, please make regular backups of your files...

  • Page 19: Cd/Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive

    NOTE: 1. In reality, a DVD is totally different from a CD. However, in this manual they are both referred as CDs for convenience. 2. A DVD-ROM drive can read both DVDs and CDs; while a CD-ROM drive can only read CDs.

  • Page 20: Manually Releasing A Cd

    4. Do not wipe the lens with rough surfaced materials (such as paper towel). Instead, use a cotton swab to wipe the lens gently. FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices: “Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”...

  • Page 21: Cursor-Control Keys

    NOTE: 1. When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter, you can either turn Num Lock off or hold down [Fn] and press the key without turning Num Lock off. 2. If the “Keyboard Numlock” item in the SCU program is set to Disabled, you can not directly use the numeric keypad on the...

  • Page 22: Hot Keys

    NOTE: Button functions may vary by model and by region. Using the Notebook 2-6 Hot Keys Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed at any time to activate special functions. Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way.

  • Page 23: Touchpad

    NOTE: If you swap the left and right buttons, “tapping” on the touch- pad as an alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer be valid. My Presario – Getting Started Instant Internet provides your daily start point to the Internet. It connects you to a Web page filled with local weather, news, sports and financial information.

  • Page 24: Changing The Configuration

    double-click. Unlike a traditionally pointing device, the whole pad acts as if it were a left button and each tap on the pad is equivalent to pressing the left button. Drag and Drop You can execute commands or move files by using “drag and drop”. In drag and drop, you activate a file by pointing to it and clicking.

  • Page 25: Introducing Power Management

    CAUTION: 1. The suspend-to-file partition may not exist on your hard disk. Check with your dealer to know if it exists. If there is no suspend- to-file partition, you can not use the Suspend-to-File feature. 2. The 0VMAKFIL utility allows you to create the suspend-to-file partition.

  • Page 26: Taking Care Of Your Notebook

    Using the Notebook 2-10 returned to exactly the same state it was in when you suspended it. Suspend-to-File is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications when they use computers. It takes some time to get all these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned off.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Battery Operations

    Battery Operations Battery Operations Battery Operations Battery Operations In this Chapter AC Adapter, 3-1 Battery Pack, 3-1 Low Battery Signals and Actions, 3-3 CAUTION: 1. The AC adapter (Model LE-9702B-01+) is designed for use with your notebook only. Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter.

  • Page 28: Important Notes On Using The Battery Pack

    CAUTION: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the notebook manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions. Battery Operations 3-2 2. Carefully put the notebook upside down. Slide the battery lock outward to the "unlock"...

  • Page 29: Low Battery Signals And Actions

    CAUTION: 1. If the “Low Battery Warning Beep” item is disabled in the SCU program, the notebook will not beep. 2. If the suspend-to-file partition does not exist or the “Suspend-to- File” item is not set in the SCU, the notebook will not be able to suspend to disk.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 System Expansion

    System Expansion System Expansion System Expansion System Expansion In this Chapter External Connections, 4-1 Internal Installation, 4-2 My Presario – Getting Started This chapter introduces the optional devices for your notebook and to install some of the devices. External Connections I/O connectors on the notebook’s rear and side panels allow you to connect external devices to your notebook.

  • Page 32: Connecting An Usb Device

    Tips: For the connection of IEEE 1394 devices, please follow the instructions supplied with the devices. Tips: See the documentation supplied with your PC card for further instructions. System Expansion 4-2 Make sure the “Ir Mode” items are set properly in the SCU program.

  • Page 33: Notebook Upgrade

    CAUTION: Keep the protection card in the slot when no PC card is installed. Note: Do not make any hardware change by yourself. My Presario – Getting Started 3. A protection card is installed inside the PC card slot to serve as a cover for the slot.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility

    Setup Setup Setup Setup Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility In this Chapter Introduction, 5-1 Main Menu, 5-3 Advanced Menu, 5-5 Security Menu, 5-6 Power Menu, 5-7 Exit Menu, 5-11 NOTE: 1. The SCU screen shots shown in this chapter are for your reference only.

  • Page 36: Moving Around And Making Selections

    Setup Configuration Utility 5-2 The SCU screen can be divided into four areas: On the top line of the screen is the menu bar, which lists the titles of the available menus. Each menu title contains a pull-down menu, which displays items for settings. The left column on the screen displays current settings of the system.

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    My Presario – Getting Started To confirm the changes you make, press [Enter] or select the OK button. To cancel the changes, press [Esc] or select the Cancel button. Main Menu The Main pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the basic configuration settings of the system.

  • Page 38: Fast Boot

    NOTE: If you set all booting options to the same device (say, Hard Disk C), then the notebook will try to boot from that device only. Setup Configuration Utility 5-4 Fast Boot The “Fast Boot” item, when enabled, speeds up the booting procedure by bypassing the memory test.

  • Page 39: Advanced Menu

    My Presario – Getting Started The default setting is Auto. Options Descriptions Auto The external CRT monitor (if connected) will respond after power on. If a monitor is not connected, the LCD will respond. LCD Only Only the LCD will respond after power on even if an external CRT monitor is connected.

  • Page 40: Security Menu

    NOTE: If you disable this option, the numeric keypad on the notebook keyboard will not function even if the Num Lock indicator is on. However, an externally-connected keyboard is not affected by this feature. Setup Configuration Utility 5-6 SaveToFile Warning Message The “SaveToFile Warning Message”...

  • Page 41: Power Menu

    My Presario – Getting Started System Password The “System Password” item allows you to set the password for your system. The password is required for starting up the system and running the SCU program. When the item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. When setting a password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, then type your password in the entry field and press [Enter].

  • Page 42: Customizing Power Management Features

    NOTE: To know the pre-defined settings for the above three options, you can select the next option to view the settings in the submenu. Setup Configuration Utility 5-8 When this item is selected, no submenu will display. A check mark ) indicates Enabled;...
  • Page 43 Hard Disk Power Down After The “Hard Disk Power Down After” item sets the time-out period for the hard disk to power down if it is not in use during the set period. The hard disk will power up again when next accessed. The available options are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 15 Min, and 20 Min.
  • Page 44 NOTE: When using a PCMCIA modem card or internal modem, you must keep a modem- related program running to enable this feature. Setup Configuration Utility 5-10 The available options are RAM and Disk. Cover Close The “Cover Close” item sets the notebook status when you close the cover.

  • Page 45: Exit Menu

    NOTE: This menu item will not appear if the CPU does not support Geyserville feature. My Presario – Getting Started Intel® SpeedStep™ Tech. This option takes advantage of Intel’s Geyserville technology, which can reduce the power consumption of CPU. When this item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance In this Chapter What is Preventive Maintenance?, 6-1 Backing Up Your Files, 6-1 Deleting Unwanted Files, 6-2 Optimizing the Computer Hard Disk, 6-3 Note: Information in this chapter is specific to Microsoft Internet Explorer, the standard Internet browser included with your computer.

  • Page 48: Deleting Unwanted Files

    Caution: When deleting files, make sure you don’t delete any files that are necessary for system or program operation, including the following file extensions: .exe, .dll, or .ini. Caution: Files that are emptied from the Recycle Bin cannot be retrieved. Tips: When you delete mail in Microsoft Outlook, the mail is stored in the Deleted Items folder...

  • Page 49: Deleting The Internet History File

    Note: The History area allows you to designate the number of days that the History list keeps track of your pages. Note: If you haven’t defragmented the hard disk for a while, the operation may take an hour or longer. My Presario –...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Specification

    Specifications In this Chapter CPU, Memory, and the Main Components, A-1 Controller and Interface, A-2 Power, A-2 Environmental Specifications, NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any prior notice. My Presario – Getting Started CPU, Memory, and the Main Components Intel Mobile Pentium III series microprocessor Integrated 64/128 MB SDRAM, 1 x 144 pin SDRAM-DIMM socket for expansion, spec up to 192/256 MB...

  • Page 52: Power

    A-2 Specifications Video controller High performance CRT/LCD VGA controller, TFT/DSTN supported, resolution up to 1024x768 Audio controller Integrated PCI full-duplex 3D stereo technology, MS Windows Sound System supported PCMCIA expansion slot PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.1 compliant, ExCA extension and PC card standards supported, type II x 1, CardBus and ZV Port supported Power AC adapter...
  • Page 53 Glossary This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. 1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals with extremely fast data transfer rates, such as video cameras. back up To copy files in case the original files are lost or damaged.
  • Page 54 standard language for documents designed for viewing on the Web with a browser. They are easily identified by the file extension .htm or .html. See file extension. hyperlink An embedded link to another document or Web site. When you position the cursor over a hyperlink (colored text or image), a small hand is displayed.
  • Page 55 scroll To gradually move information across the screen when a document or Web page is too long or too wide to view all at once. search engine A program, accessed on the Internet, that allows you to search large databases for information, using keywords or phrases.

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