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August 2001

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  • Page 1 Presario 700 Series Document Part Number: 253697-XX1 August 2001...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Underside ........2–10 Components on Underside....2–10 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a Modem Cable ....4–10 Connecting a Network Cable....4–12 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    What Is Power Management? ....6–10 Fixing a Low-Battery Condition ....6–13 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Contents...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Backup Utilities ......8–2 Compaq Help and Support ....8–3 Helpful Hints .

  • Page 7: Where Can I Find Information?

    Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Notebook computer, you have joined the worldwide community of mobile computer users. After your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and services online.

  • Page 8: Documentation

    If you have access to the Internet, you can also view these and other documents on the Compaq Web site. See the “Online Help and Support” section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information. The Warranty Statement and Poster are included in your kit.
  • Page 9 Solutions for computer problems Compaq service and support tools Did you know... Safety and Comfort Guide are also available on the Compaq Web Site. See the “Online Help and Support” section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information. This document explains how to protect your equipment from damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort while using your Notebook.

  • Page 10: Cd Or Dvd Drive.

    4. For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD, click the Help button near the top of the Adobe Acrobat Reader window. 1–4 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 11 The illustrations shown and features described in this document may differ slightly from those provided with your Notebook computer. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Text set off in this manner provides important Introduction 1–5...
  • Page 12 3. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the modem line from the wall jack. 1–6 To protect your equipment from power surges, ª button until the Notebook shuts down. This is Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 13 Turn off the power button on all surge protectors. If a telephone line from your Notebook is plugged directly into the wall jack (without going through a surge protector), unplug the line from the wall jack. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Introduction 1–7...

  • Page 14: Front Of Your Notebook

    Front of Your Notebook, 2-2 Left and Right Panels, 2-7 Back Panel, 2-9 Underside, 2-10 To open your new Notebook, push the Display Release Latch 1 and gently lift up the lid. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series 2–1...
  • Page 15 Notebook. Display Release Tab Display Power Button Keyboard TouchPad 2–2 cad goes here Left TouchPad Button Display Release Latch Easy Scroll Button Right TouchPad Button Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 16 “Using Keyboard and Pointing Device” in Chapter 3 See also of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad. TouchPad Left TouchPad Button Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Easy Scroll Button Right TouchPad Button 2–3...
  • Page 17 Repeat to un-mute the sound. 2–4 7 Digital Audio Button 8 Volume Down Button 9 Volume Up Button - Caps Lock Light q Hard Drive Access Light Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 18 Provides you with instant access to news and information on the Internet. Search for topics including shopping, images, music, and videos. Compaq Web Connects instantly to Compaq for Site product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service, and more. Help and...
  • Page 19 Your Notebook at a Glance The following (FN+function) keys have already been assigned. Button 2–6 cad goes here Description Compaq Support Web site launch key Help launch key Switch between the display and external monitor in the following order: Display External monitor...
  • Page 20 3 PC Card Eject Button 4 PC Card Slot (Type I, II, or III) 5 Floppy Drive 6 Floppy Eject Button Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series PC Cards are credit card–sized removable cad goes here Your Notebook at a Glance 2–7...
  • Page 21 Your Notebook at a Glance Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Optical Drive 2–8 Optical Drive Activity Light Optical Drive Eject Button Manual Eject Hole Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 22 AC Adapter Connector 1394 Port (on select models) S-Video (TV Output) Port External Monitor (VGA) Port Printer/Parallel Port Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Keyboard/Mouse Port USB Port (1) USB Port (2) 10/100 Ethernet Port Modem Port 2–9...
  • Page 23 The memory compartment, main battery, battery release switch, and the pop-up feet are located on the underside of your Notebook. Before contacting Compaq Customer Support, you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook. Pop-up Feet Expansion Memory...

  • Page 24: Power On!

    This chapter helps you to use your Notebook right out of the box, by covering the following main topics: Power On!, 3-2 Using Keyboard and Pointing Device, 3-9 Easy Access Buttons, 3-13 Storage Drives, 3-14 Security, 3-15 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series 3–1...

  • Page 25: Plugging And Unplugging Ac Power

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your Notebook. Use only the Compaq adapter that came with your Notebook or a Compaq replacement part.
  • Page 26 Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your Notebook and peripherals by connecting them to a surge suppressor, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your Notebook. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook 3–3...
  • Page 27 Start menu from the taskbar. Select the Turn Off Computer icon, then select the Turn Off button. Your Notebook will turn itself off. 3–4 When a charged battery is in your Notebook, button, which is Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 28 Press and release the Power Hibernation mode. Press and hold down the Power Notebook. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Hibernation is a state of no power consumption. ª button are as follows: ª button once to enter ª...
  • Page 29 140° F (60° C). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook. Did you know... on or off. It continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected.
  • Page 30 Lift up the battery door. 4. Slide the battery out of the battery compartment. The battery door will not close easily if the battery is Note inserted incorrectly. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook 3–7...

  • Page 31: Battery Care

    This ensures that the battery is fully charged. If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended Note period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use. 3–8 light is no longer Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Using The Touchpad Instead Of A Mouse

    TouchPad. The Left TouchPad button works as the select or drag button. To double-click an item, move the pointer over the item and press the Left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook 3–9...
  • Page 33 1. Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel. All references in this guide to Control Panel menu items Note will use the Classic View, not the Category View. After opening Control Panel, select Switch to Classic View. 3–10 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 34 5. Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box. Did you know... typing, drag the PalmCheck slider toward maximum. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series to open the Mouse cad goes here To help prevent accidental pointing while Using Your Notebook 3–11...

  • Page 35: Edge Motion

    3. Click the Edge Motion tab. 4. Select When Dragging, Always, and When Scrolling to turn on Edge Motion. 5. Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box. 3–12 to open the Mouse Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 36: Easy Access Buttons

    To reprogram your Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Easy Access buttons the instructions provided. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook ÿ icon and follow 3–13...

  • Page 37: Storage Drives

    2. Use the icons to the right to identify your drives. 3–14 . The icons CD, DVD, CD-RW, or Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide ____ Standard 3½-inch Floppy Drive ____ Local Hard Drive æ ____ DVD/CD-RW Drive Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 38: Security

    When turning on your Notebook, this password must be entered before you can access your files. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook cad goes here 3–15...
  • Page 39 To set the power-on password, complete the following steps: 1. Press the Power 2. After the Compaq logo is displayed, a cursor is shown in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds. While the cursor is visible, press the F10 key.
  • Page 40 Enter key, then select Yes to save your changes and exit. Pressing the F9 key at any point within the setup returns your Notebook to the default settings. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series ª button to turn on your Notebook. Using Your Notebook...

  • Page 41: Common Features

    Notebook. To help you take advantage of your Notebook’s common features, this chapter covers the following main topics: S-Video Connection, 4-2 Software and Hardware, 4-5 Modem, 4-10 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series 4–1...

  • Page 42: Switching Between Displays

    You must connect the S-Video cable before powering on the Note system. 4–2 External Monitor lcd + ext. lcd only monitor lcd only tv only ext. monitor only Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Ext. Monitor + lcd +ext. monitor tv only lcd only ext. monitor only Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 43 4. Click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button to open the S3 Gamma Plus Properties dialog box. 5. Click the S3 Display tab. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Your TV may not have an S-Video connector. & to open the Display Properties Common Tasks 4–3...
  • Page 44 Did you know... much greater than the resolution of your TV. Image quality on the TV varies from application to application. 4–4 The resolution of your Notebook display is Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 45: Adding And Removing Software

    2. Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs open the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. 4. Click Add New Programs. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks ¤ icon to 4–5...
  • Page 46 To avoid losing information that is temporarily stored in your Notebook’s memory, always save your work often to non-volatile media, such as a floppy or your Notebook’s hard drive. 4–6 Memory is a volatile media also known as Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 47: Upgrading Your Notebook's Memory

    You can easily upgrade your Notebook’s memory to take full advantage of the latest applications and games. Your Notebook can be upgraded to 384 MB of memory using PC 133 memory modules, available from any Compaq retailer. Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage many electronic components, including memory upgrade modules.
  • Page 48 7. Insert the upgrade memory module into the socket at a 45° angle, and gently push down on the sides of the upgrade memory module until it snaps securely into place. 4–8 cad goes here cad goes here Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 49 Press down on the dimples located at both edges of the cover (nearest the retaining screw) to snap it in place. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series The memory module socket and memory module Common Tasks 4–9...

  • Page 50: Modem

    4–10 High-speed Internet access may be available in Your Notebook has a built-in Ethernet To use the modem outside the country in which Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 51 3. For international use, plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter, as shown in the following figure. 4. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the wall jack. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks 4–11...
  • Page 52 A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end: 1. Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 port on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network jack. 4–12 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 53 CD or DVD Drive, 5-2 Audio CDs and DVD Video Discs, 5-5 DVDs, 5-7 CD-RW Basics, 5-11 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series cad goes here 5–1...

  • Page 54: Inserting A Disc

    3. Place the disc, label side up (unless it is a double-sided DVD), into the round area of the tray. Gently press the disc down onto the center spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place. 5–2 cad goes here Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 55 Avoid touching the surface of the disc. 3. Push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive 5–3...
  • Page 56 3. Remove the disc from the tray. 4. Gently push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place. 5–4 If your Notebook power is off, you will not be cad goes here Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 57: Playing Audio Cds

    To remove the disc from the drive, click the Eject button on the CD or DVD drive. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series You can also use the function keys to play an Using the CD or DVD Drive...
  • Page 58 5. Double-click the folder that contains the CD movie files. 6. Select a movie file and click the Open button. A viewing window for the movie is displayed and the movie starts playing. 5–6 æ icon. You should Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 59: Using The Dvd Player

    The DVD player is available only on selected models. Note Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc. The DVD drive will take a few seconds to start Using the CD or DVD Drive...
  • Page 60 Cancel. To change the region setting and play the DVD disc, select the current region and click OK. 5–8 cad goes here When attempting to play a DVD that does not Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 61 4. Select the desired region in the Current regions section. 5. Click OK to return to the WinDVD Player. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series icon on the lower left corner of the cad goes here Using the CD or DVD Drive...
  • Page 62 Each time you make a change to the drive’s region setting, the remaining number of changes allowed on the DVD drive is displayed. 5–10 You can only change the region code for the Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 63: Installing Cd-Rw Software

    These discs are reusable and can be erased and rewritten to numerous times. CD-RW software is only available on selected models. Note Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series The CD-RW drive allows you to create your Using the CD or DVD Drive 5–11...
  • Page 64 CD-RW Drive. To access Online Help, click Help from the toolbar, then select Contents and Index from the drop-down list. 5–12 You must close all other Windows programs Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 65 Notebook before you can begin using the software. Did you know... before installing CD-RW software. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Create personal music CDs with your favorite music tracks and MP3/WMA files. Create a data CD to store data, such as files or folders from the hard disk.
  • Page 66 CD. A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical Note drive systems (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drives). 5–14 In extreme cases, some errors may render your Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 67 After you have read this chapter, you will be able to complete the following tasks: Increase the length of battery operating time Correct a low-battery condition Store your battery Recycle your battery Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series 6–1...

  • Page 68: Storing The Battery

    See also inserting, removing, and charging your battery. For safety reasons, when operating under AC power, Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed. This ensures that you have a charged battery when you need it. 6–2 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 To determine the amount of remaining battery power, double-click the Battery Status or Power Meter icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery 6–3...
  • Page 70 Temperature plays an important role in recharging your battery. To gain maximum capacity, allow both the battery and your Notebook to cool to 68° F (20° C), which is room temperature, before recharging the battery. 6–4 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 71 Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste. Dispose of or recycle them by using a public collection system or returning them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq partners, or their agents. “Government Approvals” section of the Safety and See also Comfort Guide for more information on recycling.

  • Page 72: Calibrating The Battery

    4. Turn on or restart your Notebook. Do not plug in the AC adapter during the process or you will have to start over with step 1. 6–6 light turns off, unplug the Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series light...
  • Page 73 You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging. 7. Click the Power Schemes tab and select the Portable/Laptop scheme. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery icon to display the Power 6–7...

  • Page 74: Power Management

    Your Notebook components, the options, and the applications that you use also affect the operating time. This section shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to operate under battery power. 6–8 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 75 Remove PC Cards when you are not using them. Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them. Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off your Notebook when you are not using it. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery 6–9...
  • Page 76 Access Memory (RAM), and the screen is cleared. Your Notebook is still on, but the display is blank. When you resume from Suspend, your information returns to the screen where you were previously working. 6–10 Notebooks have power-saving features that Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 77 Hibernation if your battery is low or after one hour of Sleep. When your notebook is on AC power, it does not go into Hibernation. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Returning to information saved in Hibernation Your Notebook automatically goes into Caring for Your Battery...
  • Page 78 Hibernate option from the shut down menus.* Press the ª Power button once. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Result/Indicators ª Power light blinks. ª Power light stays on. ª Power light is off. ª Power light stays on. Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 79 If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use. A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than 10 percent of its power remaining.
  • Page 80 When AC power becomes available, plug in the AC adapter and replace your Notebook’s battery with the drained battery to recharge it. 6–14 When the AC adapter is connected, the battery ª button to turn on your Notebook. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 81 AC adapter or the drained battery is replaced with a charged one. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series ª button to turn your Notebook on After your Notebook has entered Hibernation Caring for Your Battery 6–15...
  • Page 82 The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions for the maintenance and care of your Notebook. This chapter covers the following main topic: External Care of Your Notebook, 7-2 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series 7–1...

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Exterior Of Your Notebook

    Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the keyboard, the Notebook’s exterior, and other external parts on your Notebook. Ä CAUTION: Do not use household cleaning solvents because they will damage the finish on your Notebook. 7–2 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 84 Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to cotton swabs because cotton can add rather than remove lint. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance 7–3...
  • Page 85 To avoid this problem, periodically clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth. Remember, before using your Notebook, always wash your hands if they are dirty. 7–4 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 86 3. Spray the inside of the mouse with compressed air in an aerosol can to remove loose debris and dust. 4. Replace the ball and the bottom plate. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance 7–5...
  • Page 87 Your Notebook computer is designed as a durable product. However, when you transport it, Compaq recommends that you put it in a portable notebook carrying case. To enhance the life of your system, follow these Do’s and Don’ts.
  • Page 88 Place the Notebook on surfaces that may block the vents on the side or bottom of the unit, such as towels, carpeting, and so on. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance 7–7...
  • Page 89 Basic Solutions, 8-2 Backup Utilities, 8-2 Compaq Help and Support, 8-3 Solution Tables, 8-7 If you cannot solve a problem yourself, you can contact Compaq support for all the help you’ll need. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...

  • Page 90: Backup Utilities

    If you still need help, this section tells you how to quickly find the solution. In this section: Backup Utilities Compaq Help and Support Helpful Hints Finding Solutions Quickly To retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged, you should back up your files regularly with a backup utility.

  • Page 91: Compaq Help And Support

    Your Notebook is equipped with Compaq Help and Support, an integrated help and assistance tool from Microsoft and Compaq that provides the following services: Easy access to your Notebook’s built-in product information Preventive care and maintenance assistance for your Notebook...
  • Page 92 Compaq Customer Communities or to open a service request online for a Compaq support specialist. To post your question to the Compaq Customer Communities, open Compaq Help and Support and click Join the Compaq Customer Communities. You may want to visit the following Compaq Web sites: www.compaq.com/...
  • Page 93 Your online service request will be handled using e-mail between you and your assigned Compaq support specialist. Did you know... Internet for online technical support, you can contact Compaq by telephone. See your Warranty Statement for details. If you encounter minor problems with your Notebook, display, or...
  • Page 94 If the listed solution does not fix your problem, try another solution for the symptom or try the solution a second time. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it, contact a Compaq authorized service provider. Refer to your Warranty Statement for details. 8–6 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Audio And Video

    Games and Internet Keyboard and TouchPad Memory and PC Cards Symptom No sound. Sound is too low. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Audio Problem Volume has been muted. Your Notebook is in Sleep mode. This is identified when the ª...
  • Page 96 Volume Down button. 1. Use the Start menu to open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Select Place volume control icon in the taskbar and click Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series icon on...
  • Page 97 Symptom Screen is blank. Display only fills part of the screen. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Video or Display Problem Your Notebook is in Sleep mode. This is identified when the ª Power light is flashing. The external monitor display is selected.
  • Page 98 Ensure that the device has been turned on. Ensure that the device is connected to the 1394 port. Refer to the instructions provided with the device to set up the drivers correctly in Windows. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 99 Battery charge does not last as long as expected. Battery charge does not last as long as expected. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Battery Problem Battery needs calibrating. Battery was exposed to temperature extremes.

  • Page 100: Mass-Storage

    DVD media. It may also be necessary to restart Windows to free all resources. Wait a few seconds for video corruption to clear up. If it does not clear up, then stop and restart the DVD movie. Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 101 Symptom Floppy drive is continually active. Floppy drive cannot read a floppy. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Floppy Drive Problem The floppy disk is improperly inserted. Floppy diskette is not formatted. Solutions Solution Remove the floppy diskette and reinsert it as follows: 1.
  • Page 102 Notebook, and restart the game. Solution Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for assistance. Reconnect the modem, verifying the telephone line to wall jack connection. Refer to the Compaq Getting Started poster. Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 103 Symptom Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Internet (Continued) Problem If no dial tone is found, another telephone handset on the same line is not on the receiver. Solutions Solution Verify that all telephone handsets on the same line are on the receiver.

  • Page 104: Keyboard And Touchpad

    Press the Fn or Shift key while pressing the Num Lk key to turn Num Lock off. Wipe the TouchPad with a damp cloth and then wipe it dry. Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 105 Symptom Cursor does not respond to Touchpad. Cursor does not respond. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Keyboard and TouchPad (Continued) Problem Program in use has stopped responding to commands. The TouchPad sensitivity settings may need adjustment. The PageUp,...
  • Page 106 Install the device driver. Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact the PC Card manufacturer. Review the PC Card packaging to verify that the PC Card is compatible or contact the manufacturer directly. Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 107 Copy of a file that is kept in case the original is lost or damaged. Backups can be kept on the hard disk, a floppy diskette, an LS Compaq drive, or even a CD. bit The smallest possible piece of computer information—a single digit.
  • Page 108 See also bit. cable modem A modem that allows you to access the Internet through your cable television provider. Continuously connected to the Internet, the cable modem allows high-speed, high-capacity data transfer. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 109 To push down and quickly release either the left or right mouse button. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Ctrl+Alt+Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key, then the Alt key, and then the Delete key, simultaneously, to close a program that is locked (not responding).
  • Page 110 Internet. disk High-capacity storage media, such as the hard disk inside the computer and the removable media used in a Zip drive or Jaz drive. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 111 Internet. drive A device that reads and sometimes writes to storage media. Examples are the CD drive, DVD drive, LS Compaq drive, floppy drive, and hard drive. driver Software that enables the operating system to recognize...
  • Page 112 (subfolders) and files. Both MS-DOS and early versions of Microsoft Windows used the term directory (and subdirectories) for folder (and subfolders). Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 113 See also SVGA and XGA. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series hard disk Internal storage media for permanent storage of system files, software, and data files. The hard disk consists of flat, round platters.
  • Page 114 Two computers interface through a network or Internet connection. Internet A worldwide collection of computer networks that are interconnected so that users can share electronic information. Internet Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 115 It is used for computer games in which you drive, fly, or shoot objects displayed by the monitor. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series JPEG Pronounced “J-peg.” A file format for graphics, especially photographs, displayed on the Internet. It is easily identified by the file extension .jpg.
  • Page 116 Tab key, and then release both keys. A palette with an icon for each program is displayed. Click the icon for the program you want.) See also Windows desktop, Windows Explorer, and Windows taskbar. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 117 Windows taskbar. Click the icon to restore the program window. See also Microsoft Windows. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series modem A device in the computer that converts data from digital format to analog format so that it can be transferred through a standard telephone line to another computer.
  • Page 118 Internet where people can post or read messages on thousands of topics, such as professional basketball, environmental protection, or Himalayan cats. newsreader A program that lets you read and post messages to newsgroups. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 119 Help for Windows can be accessed from the Start button on the taskbar. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series online shopping Ordering products on the Internet. You can purchase books, flowers, music CDs, toys, groceries, stocks, airline tickets, and used cars, among other things.
  • Page 120 The operating system automatically recognizes the new device. (In order to connect a non-plug-and-play device, you must first shut down the computer.) See also peripheral. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 121 They are comparable to the serial numbers on hardware. See also software. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series program Software that you install on a computer for word processing, drawing, manipulating photos, reconciling your bank statement,...
  • Page 122 When scroll arrows are present at the ends of the bars, you know that some information is off the screen. Click on one of the arrows to scroll the information into view. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 123 See also encrypt. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series serial port A small connector on the back of the computer (or keyboard) for plugging in a thin cable attached to a serial device, such as a mouse.
  • Page 124 (from 256 to 16 million) that can be displayed simultaneously. The number of both pixels and colors is limited by the amount of video memory on the SVGA system. See also pixel. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 125 URL Uniform Resource Locator. The address of a Web site, such as: www.compaq.com Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series USB port Universal Serial Bus port. A connector for plugging in multiple, ultra-high-speed peripherals. USB ports are gradually replacing serial ports...
  • Page 126 Windows programs that support sound. Web See World Wide Web. Web browser See browser. window A framed area that displays on the Windows desktop after you select an item or open a program. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 127 Explorer, click the Start button, and point to Programs. You can create a shortcut to Windows Explorer. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Windows taskbar The gray bar running along the bottom of the screen when your computer completes startup. The Start...
  • Page 128 .zip. An archive contains a self-extracting program with the file extension .exe (for executable). Double-click the executable file, and a wizard guides you through the process of unzipping the files. See also wizard. Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series...
  • Page 129 2–10 low condition 6–13 operating time 6–8 power management 6–10 power usage 3–4 recycling 6–5 Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series Brightness 2–6 Buffer underrun 5–13 Burning CDs 5–10 CD 2–6 CD or DVD drive 6–8 CD-RW drive Cleaning procedures release switch 2–10...

  • Page 130: Lower Front Panel

    Index exterior 7–2 external mouse 7–5 keyboard 7–3 TouchPad 7–4 Compaq Help and Support 8–3 Components backpanel 2–9 display release latch 2–1 function keys 2–6 Internet Zone buttons and lights 2–4 left panel 2–7 lower front panel 2–3 right panel 2–8 Display cleaning 7–4...
  • Page 131 Non-DVD video discs 5–6 Parallel port 2–9 Password defined 3–15 removal 3–17 setting 3–16 PC card Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide Presario 700 Series troubleshooting 8–18 PC card slot 2–7 Pop-up feet 2–10 Ports 2–9 Power See also AC adapter; Battery button 3–5 disconnecting from 1–6...

  • Page 132: Symbols And Graphics

    Index Solution tables See also Compaq Help and Support audio and video 8–7 battery and power 8–11 keyboard and TouchPad 8–16 mass-storage 8–12 memory and PC cards 8–18 Standby 6–11 Storage drives, identifying 3–14 Storing batteries 6–4 Surge protectors 3–3 Suspending work 6–15...

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