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Hardware Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 272633-001
June 2002
This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which may be
helpful when traveling with the notebook.

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  • Page 1 Hardware Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 272633-001 June 2002 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the notebook.
  • Page 2 © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, and Presario are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Identifying External Hardware Display Components ......1–1 Pointing Device Components..... . 1–2 Top Components .
  • Page 4 Contents 2 Pointing Device and Keyboard TouchPad Pointing Device......2–1 Setting Pointing Device Preferences ....2–2 Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys .
  • Page 5 Contents 4 Drives Adding a Drive to the System ..... 4–1 Understanding Drive Terms..... . . 4–2 Terms for Types of Drives.
  • Page 6 Contents 6 External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device ..... 6–1 Connecting a USB Device ......6–2 Using a USB Device .

  • Page 7: Identifying External Hardware

    Identifying External Hardware Display Components Display Components Display release latch Opens the notebook. MultiPort Inputs single-channel sound.Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth MultiPort, 802.11b Wireless LAN MultiPort, and future wireless technologies. Hardware Guide 1–1...

  • Page 8: Pointing Device Components

    Identifying External Hardware Pointing Device Components Pointing Device Components TouchPad Moves the cursor. Can be set to perform additional mouse functions such as scroll, select, and double-click.* Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons on an external mouse. Scroll button Scrolls up, down, left, or right through most application and Internet browser...

  • Page 9: Top Components

    Identifying External Hardware Top Components Power Lights Top Components: Power Lights AC Adapter light On: AC power is being supplied through the AC Adapter. Power/standby light On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Battery light On: The battery pack is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.

  • Page 10: Keyboard And Drive Lights

    Identifying External Hardware Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components: Keyboard and Drive Lights Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the internal keypad is on.* Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The hard drive, CD, or DVD drive Electronics) drive light is being accessed.

  • Page 11: Power And Volume Controls

    Identifying External Hardware Power and Volume Controls Top Components: Power and Volume Controls Power button* When the notebook is: ■ Off, briefly press to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation. ■ In Standby, briefly press to exit Standby. ■...

  • Page 12: Easy Access Buttons And Keyboard Keys

    Identifying External Hardware Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components: Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Easy Access Buttons (4) Provide quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to software applications or data files on a drive. The icon on each button represents the default destination.

  • Page 13: Function And Keypad Keys

    Identifying External Hardware Function and Keypad Keys Top Components: Function and Keypad Keys Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. For example, in Windows and many applications, pressing opens a Help file. When combined with the key, the function keys through through perform...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Components

    Identifying External Hardware Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 1–8 Hardware Guide...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Components

    Identifying External Hardware Rear Panel Components Connectors Rear Panel Components: Connectors AC power connector Connects an AC Adapter. USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices. External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. Keyboard/mouse connector Connects an optional PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

  • Page 16: Vents And Jacks

    Identifying External Hardware Vents and Jacks Rear Panel Components: Vents and Jacks Microphone jack Connects an optional single-sound channel microphone. Audio-out jack Connects optional headphones, a headset, or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

  • Page 17: Left Side Components

    Identifying External Hardware Left Side Components Left Side Components Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Vent (1 of 3) Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a fabric, such as bedding...

  • Page 18: Right Side Components

    Identifying External Hardware Right Side Components Right Side Components Battery bay Holds the battery pack. Optical drive bay Holds CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 1394 Connector Connects an optional 1394 device.

  • Page 19: Underside Components

    Identifying External Hardware Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside Components: Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Mini PCI (personal Supports an optional mini PCI board computer interface) such as a modem board. (A modem compartment board is included with some notebook models.) Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots for...

  • Page 20: Labels

    Identifying External Hardware Labels Underside Components: Labels System label* Provides regulatory information about the notebook. Microsoft Certificate of Contains your Product Key number. Authenticity label* You may need this information to update or troubleshoot the operating system. MultiPort agency approvals Lists the countries in which the label* (models that ship with wireless device has been approved...

  • Page 21: Additional Standard Components

    Identifying External Hardware Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and the notebook hardware ordered. The following illustrations and tables identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Documentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard Components: Documentation and Restore CDs Documentation Library CD...

  • Page 22: Cord And Cables

    Identifying External Hardware Cord and Cables Additional Standard Components: Cord and Cables Power cord* Connects the AC Adapter to an AC electrical outlet. Modem cable 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 telephone connector at each end.

  • Page 23: Adapters And Accessories

    Identifying External Hardware Adapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Accessories AC Adapter* Converts AC power to DC power. Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a adapter (included by region non-RJ-11 telephone jack. as required) Japan-specific outlet Connects the AC Adapter to a adapter (Japan only) 2-prong electrical outlet.

  • Page 24: Pointing Device And Keyboard

    Pointing Device and Keyboard TouchPad Pointing Device To move the cursor, sometimes called the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface 1 in the direction you want to move the cursor. If the cursor continues to move after you release the TouchPad, wait a few seconds and the cursor will stop moving.

  • Page 25: Setting Pointing Device Preferences

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Setting Pointing Device Preferences The TouchPad is supported by the mouse software in the operating system. To access the custom mouse settings available through the operating system, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse icon. Among the settings you can select are: ■...

  • Page 26: Hotkeys And Shortcut Keys

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Identifying Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys key 1 and one of the Hotkeys are preset combinations of the function keys or the esc key 2 . The icons on the function keys through through represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook.

  • Page 27: Hotkey And Shortcut Key Quick Reference

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference The following table identifies the hotkey and shortcut key functions set at the factory. For information about changing the functions of the hotkeys, see “Hotkey and Shortcut Fn+F2 Fn+F3 Key Commands” later in this chapter. Default Function Hotkey Fn+F1...

  • Page 28: Hotkey And Shortcut Key Procedures

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures To use a hotkey command or shortcut key on the notebook keyboard: ■ Briefly press the key, then briefly press the second key of the command. ■ Press and hold down the key, briefly press the second key of the command, then release both keys simultaneously.
  • Page 29 Pointing Device and Keyboard Turn an Optional MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2) hotkeys are set at the factory to turn a device in the Fn+F2 optional MultiPort on or off. ✎ MultiPort is an option and may not be available for all notebook models at time of purchase.
  • Page 30 Pointing Device and Keyboard hotkeys preferences are set in Computer Setup. Computer Fn+F2 Setup is a non-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, see the Software Guide, Chapter 4, “Setup Utilities and Diagnostics,” on this CD. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook, then press while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
  • Page 31 Pointing Device and Keyboard Initiate Standby (Fn+F3) hotkeys are set at the factory to initiate Standby. Fn+F3 ■ When the notebook is on, press the hotkeys to initiate Fn+F3 Standby. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved.
  • Page 32 Pointing Device and Keyboard Decrease Brightness (Fn+F7) Press the hotkeys to decrease the brightness of the Fn+F7 notebook screen. Decreasing brightness conserves power. Increase Brightness (Fn+F8) Press the hotkeys to increase the brightness of the notebook Fn+F8 screen. Play, Pause or Resume a CD (Fn+F9) If a CD is inserted into the CD drive, press the hotkeys to Fn+F9...

  • Page 33: Easy Access Buttons

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Easy Access Buttons The 4 Easy Access buttons enable you to access an Internet or network destination or a software application or data file on a drive with a keystroke. Using the Default Settings Until your Internet or network services are set up, all buttons launch an Internet setup wizard.
  • Page 34 Pointing Device and Keyboard Changing the Default Email Application The Easy Access Email button and the mail buttons in your Internet browser launch whatever email application has been set as the default. To change the default email application in Internet Explorer, select Start > All Programs > Internet Explorer. In the Internet Explorer window, select Tools >...

  • Page 35: Using Custom Assignments And Schemes

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Using Custom Assignments and Schemes An Easy Access button can be assigned to an Internet or network destination or to any software application or data file on a drive. For example, an Easy Access button can be assigned to open your Internet browser to a favorite Web page or to open an application, such as Microsoft Word, or a document, such as an Excel worksheet, on a notebook or network drive.

  • Page 36: Keypads

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Keypads The notebook has an internal numeric keypad and supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Internal Keypad The notebook keyboard contains 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
  • Page 37 Pointing Device and Keyboard Turning the Internal Keypad On and Off 1 on the When the internal keypad is off, press Fn+num lk notebook to turn the internal keypad on. When the internal keypad is on, press on the notebook (or the num lock Fn+num lk key on an external keypad) to turn the internal keypad off.

  • Page 38: Using An External Keypad

    Pointing Device and Keyboard Switching Key Functions on the Internal Keypad You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the internal keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the key or the Fn+shift combination. ■...
  • Page 39 Pointing Device and Keyboard Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off as You Work To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work, press the key on the external keypad (not the internal num lk keypad).

  • Page 40: Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Running the Notebook on Battery Power When the notebook is connected to external AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. When a charged battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook is not connected to external AC power, the notebook runs on battery power.

  • Page 41: Inserting Or Removing The Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert a battery pack, slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated 1 .

  • Page 42: Charging The Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack automatically charges when the notebook is connected to external power. External power can be supplied through an AC Adapter. The battery pack charges whether or not the notebook is in use, but charges faster when the notebook is off.

  • Page 43: Charging A New Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to AC power through the AC Adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially charged, but not fully charged, can run the notebook, but the battery charge display may be inaccurate.

  • Page 44: Displaying Charge Information On The Screen

    Battery Pack Displaying Charge Information on the Screen Accessing Charge Displays To access information about the status of the battery pack: ■ Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar, ■ Access the Power Meter tab. To access the Power Meter tab, select Start >...

  • Page 45: Managing Low-Battery Conditions

    Battery Pack Managing Low-Battery Conditions Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed in the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect lights.

  • Page 46: Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

    Battery Pack Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition (3 percent of a full charge) and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until Hibernation is complete. Hibernation is complete when the power/standby light turns off. When External Power Is Available Connect the AC Adapter to an external power source to resolve a low-battery condition.

  • Page 47: Calibrating A Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Calibrating a Battery Pack When to Calibrate Calibrate the battery pack whenever battery status display seems inaccurate or whenever the battery pack has not been used for 1 month or more. It should not be necessary to calibrate the battery pack, even if it is heavily used, more than once a month.

  • Page 48: Discharging The Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Discharging the Battery Pack The notebook must remain on while the battery pack is being discharged. The battery pack can discharge whether or not you are using the notebook, but will discharge faster while the notebook is in use. ■...

  • Page 49: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Battery Pack 3. Use the drop-down lists to set the 4 options in both columns to Never. 4. Select the OK button. 5. Disconnect the notebook from the AC power source, but do not turn off the notebook. 6. Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged.

  • Page 50: Battery Conservation Procedures And Settings

    Battery Pack Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described below extends the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Conserving Power as You Work To conserve power as you use the notebook: ■...

  • Page 51: Selecting Power Conservation Settings

    Battery Pack Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the notebook to conserve power: ■ Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >...

  • Page 52: Disposing Of A Used Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for 1 month or more before using it. You Can Safely Store a At These Temperatures Battery Pack for This Time Temperature Temperature Range °F Range °C Storage Time 115°–140° 46°–60°...

  • Page 53: Finding More Power Information

    Battery Pack ■ In Europe, dispose of or recycle a battery pack by using the public collection system or by returning them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq partners, or their agents. ■ In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider and request information about battery pack disposal.

  • Page 54: Drives

    Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to store and access data. Additional storage can be added to the system by connecting an optional external drive to the notebook. For example, a USB or 1394 drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB or 1394 connector on the notebook.

  • Page 55: Understanding Drive Terms

    Drives Understanding Drive Terms Terms for Types of Drives A drive that connects to a USB or 1394 connector is a USB or 1394 drive. The drive that comes standard with the notebook is a fixed hard drive. A hard drive is usually used for the permanent storage of data files and software such as system files, applications, and drivers.

  • Page 56: Caring For Drives

    Drives Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives at all times. Cautions that concern specific procedures are included with the procedures provided later in this section. Ä...

  • Page 57: Using The Ide Drive Light

    Drives Using the IDE Drive Light The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light turns on when any type of drive except a diskette drive is being accessed. Identifying the IDE drive light 4–4 Hardware Guide...

  • Page 58: Inserting And Removing Drive Media

    Drives Inserting and Removing Drive Media Inserting a CD or DVD 1. Be sure the notebook is on. 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 2 .

  • Page 59: Removing A Cd Or Dvd (With Power)

    Drives Removing a CD or DVD (With Power) If power is available: 1. Be sure the notebook is on. 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 2 .

  • Page 60: Removing A Cd Or Dvd (Without Power)

    Drives Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power) If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the drive will not work. To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button: 1.

  • Page 61: Inserting A Diskette

    Drives Inserting a Diskette To insert a diskette into a diskette drive, gently push the diskette, label side up, into the drive until it clicks into place. The media eject button extends when the diskette is correctly inserted. Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive Removing a Diskette To remove a diskette from the diskette drive: 1.

  • Page 62: Using Drive Media

    Drives Using Drive Media Avoiding Standby and Hibernation Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible video degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media. Turn off the drive medium before initiating Standby or Hibernation.
  • Page 63 Drives Setting Autorun Preferences Autorun is enabled or disabled through the operating system. To enable or disable autorun: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the Desktop. 2. Right-click a drive. 3. Select Properties > AutoPlay tab, then follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 64: Caring For Drive Media

    Drives Caring for Drive Media Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive media: ■ Do not open the metal shutter of a diskette or touch the disk within the diskette case. ■ Do not expose a disk or diskette to a strong magnetic field, such as the security field used by a walk-through security device or a handheld security wand.

  • Page 65: Audio And Video

    Audio and Video Adjusting Volume Volume can be adjusted by using the volume buttons, the Windows volume control icon, or the volume adjustment available within some applications. For information about application volume features, refer to the application documentation. Using the Volume Buttons To adjust volume using the volume buttons: ■...

  • Page 66: Using The Volume Control Icon

    Audio and Video Using the Volume Control Icon To display the icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Select the Volume tab. 3. Select the check box for Place Volume Icon in the Task Bar. 4.

  • Page 67: Using The Internal Speakers

    Audio and Video Using the Internal Speakers The internal speakers play sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, drive media, the Internet, and other sources. If an external device, such as a headset, is connected to the audio-out jack, sometimes called the line-out jack, the internal speakers are disabled.

  • Page 68: Connecting An Audio Device

    Audio and Video Connecting an Audio Device Identifying Audio Jacks The notebook has two audio jacks: ■ The microphone jack 1 supports a single-sound channel (monaural) external microphone. ■ The audio-out jack 2 , sometimes called the line-out jack, connects a headset, headphones, or powered stereo speakers. It is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

  • Page 69: Using The Microphone Jack

    Audio and Video Using the Microphone Jack When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack 1 , 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.

  • Page 70: Connecting A Video Device

    Audio and Video Connecting a Video Device S-Video Connections A video device, such as a television, camcorder, or VCR, may have an S-video-in jack or a composite-video-in jack. The S-video-out jack on the notebook supports any video device with an S-video-in jack. An S-video connection usually provides a higher quality image than a composite-video connection.

  • Page 71: Connecting The Video

    Audio and Video Connecting the Video To transmit video signals through the S-video-out jack, you will need a standard S-video cable available from most television, computer, or electronics retailers. Plug either end of the S-video cable into the notebook S-video-out jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the video input (not the video output) jack on the external device.

  • Page 72: Turning A Video Device On And Off

    Audio and Video Turning a Video Device On and Off When an S-video or composite-video device is on, an image is displayed. When the device is off, an image is not displayed. A device that is connected to the system can be turned on or off 3 ways: ■...

  • Page 73: Changing The Color Television Format

    Audio and Video Changing the Color Television Format Color television formats are ways that television audio and video signals are sent and received. To send signals between the notebook and a television, both the notebook and the television must be using the same color television format. The NTSC format is common in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.

  • Page 74: External Device Connections

    External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ 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 required by the device, refer to the device documentation, the operating system Help files, or the device manufacturer’s Web site.

  • Page 75: Connecting A Usb Device

    External Device Connections Connecting a USB Device USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook. A hub is a connecting device that can be powered or unpowered.

  • Page 76: Using A Usb Device

    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. Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional support USB.

  • Page 77: Linking To An Infrared Device

    External Device Connections Linking to an Infrared Device The notebook is IrDA-compliant and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant. The IrDA connection speed standard is 4 megabits per second (Mbps). The infrared port supports low-speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second (Kbps) as well as high-speed connections up to 4 Mbps.

  • Page 78: Setting Up An Infrared Transmission

    External Device Connections Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software, see the operating system Help files. To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission: ■ Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission. (The notebook infrared port is fully enabled whenever the notebook is on.) ■...

  • Page 79: Connecting An Optional Cable Lock

    External Device Connections Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the security cable lock 1 into the security cable slot 2 and lock it with the cable lock key 3 . Connecting an optional cable lock Finding Communication and Security Information For information about modem or network connections, refer on...

  • Page 80: Hardware Upgrades

    Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades To order or learn more about optional hardware upgrades and accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com. The hardware upgrade area is English-only. Or, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

  • Page 81: Configuring A Pc Card

    Hardware Upgrades Configuring a PC Card Ä 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: ■...

  • Page 82: Stopping And Removing A Pc Card

    Hardware Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. ✎ An inserted PC Card uses power even when it is not in use. To conserve power, stop a PC Card when you are not using it.

  • Page 83: Increasing Memory

    Hardware Upgrades Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional PC Card or with optional memory boards. The notebook has two memory slots. Each slot supports a PC2100-compliant 128-Megabyte, 256-Megabyte, or 512-Megabyte DDR memory board.

  • Page 84: Removing Or Inserting A Memory Board

    Hardware Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Board Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock, work only in the memory compartment during this procedure. The hard drive bay and the memory and mini PCI compartments are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized service provider.
  • Page 85 Hardware Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook underside up. 6. Loosen the screw that secures the memory compartment cover 1 , then tilt up and remove the cover 2 . Opening the memory compartment 7–6 Hardware Guide...
  • Page 86 Hardware Upgrades 7. Remove or insert the memory board. To remove a memory board: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the board 1 . (The board tilts upward.) b. Grasp the edges of the memory board, then gently pull it out of the memory slot 2 .
  • Page 87 Hardware Upgrades To insert a memory board: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the board with the keyed area in either slot 1 . b. Press the board into the slot from a 45-degree angle until it is seated 2 . c.
  • Page 88 Hardware Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook. 9. Tilt the cover downward until it is seated 1 . 10. Reinsert and tighten the screw that secures the cover to the notebook 2 .

  • Page 89: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Hard Drive Remove the hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work: ■ Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
  • Page 90 Hardware Upgrades 5. To remove the hard drive, slide the drive about 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) while it is still in the hard drive bay to disconnect the connectors, then pull the drive out of the bay. Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay Hardware Guide 7–11...
  • Page 91 Hardware Upgrades 6. To insert the hard drive, set the drive into the bay, then slide it approximately 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) until the connectors are seated. Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay 7–12 Hardware Guide...

  • Page 92: Finding Mini Pci And Multiport Information

    Hardware Upgrades 7. After you have inserted the 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 Finding Mini PCI and MultiPort Information For information about installing, removing, or operating an optional mini PCI or MultiPort device, refer to the documentation...

  • Page 93: Specifications

    Specifications The information in this chapter may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme environments. Notebook Dimensions Dimension U.S. Metric Height 1.5 in. 3.8 cm Width 12.9 in. 32.8 cm Depth 10.5 in. 26.67 cm Operating Environment Factor...

  • Page 94: Rated Input Power

    Specifications Rated Input Power Input Power Rating Operating voltage 100–240 VAC RMS Operating current 1.5 A RMS Operating frequency range 50 to 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.
  • Page 95 Index AC Adapter battery bay connector for 1–9 inserting battery pack into 3–2 disconnecting 3–1 removing battery pack from identifying 1–17 3–2 light 1–3 battery charge information AC power connector 1–9 displays AC power, switching to and from in Windows 3–5 3–1 increasing accuracy of 3–4 adapter...
  • Page 96 Index running notebook on 3–1 card. See board, memory; PC Card switching to and from 3–1 (optional) See also battery packs biometric identification PC Cards audio, hotkeys for 2–9 (optional) 7–1 avoiding Standby and board, memory 7–4 Hibernation while playing brightness, screen 2–9 4–9 browsers, Web 2–10...
  • Page 97 Index Computer Setup removing 4–6 accessing 2–16 See also CD; DVD; media, changing the language 2–16 drive disabling Fn+F2 hotkeys 2–6 disc drive. See CD drive (optional); enabling USB legacy support drives; DVD drive (optional) 6–3 disk drive (optional) navigating in 2–16 avoiding Standby and connector(s) Hibernation while using 4–9...
  • Page 98 Index drivers. See device drivers drives Easy Access buttons 2–10 to 2–12 1394 4–2 changing default email caring for 4–3 application 2–11 IDE drive light 4–4 custom assignments and media for, defined 4–2 schemes 2–12 playing media in 4–9 using default settings 2–10 types and terms, defined 4–2 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7–5 USB 6–2...
  • Page 99 Index initiate Standby 2–8 play next on audio CD 2–9 hard disk drive. See hard drive play or pause audio CD 2–9 hard drive play previous on audio CD 2–9 defined 4–2 Quick Reference 2–4 displaying amount of free space stop audio CD 2–9 on 7–4 switch image 2–8...
  • Page 100 Index infrared See also latch, display release; incompatibility with Standby power button; switch, display 6–5 keyboard, external (optional) linking 6–4 disables numeric keypad on infrared port 1–12 notebook 2–13 Internet entering hotkey commands browser, default 2–10 from 2–5 destinations, accessing with USB 6–3 Easy Access buttons 2–10 setup wizard 2–10...
  • Page 101 Index Modem and Networking guide 1–15 magnetic fields Modem Command Guidelines protecting drive media from (Advanced Users Only) 1–15 4–11 monitor, external (optional) protecting drives from 4–3 switching display to or from Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 2–8 guide 1–15 monitor, external (optional) media, drive connector 1–9 avoiding Standby and...
  • Page 102 Index zoomed video 7–1 peripherals, connecting, operating environment disconnecting 6–1 specfications 8–1 See also connector(s); jack; operating system port, infrared; specific types of Internet Seup wizard 2–10 devices operating system Product Key pointing device(s) number 1–14 on TouchPad models 2–1 to optical drive 4–2, 4–7 2–2 inserting a CD or DVD 4–5...
  • Page 103 Index MultiPort agency approvals security cable 6–6 label 1–14 socket services, PC Card (optional) system label 1–14 7–2 removable drive. See drives; spe- software cific types of drives autorun, autoplay, auto insert removing a CD or DVD (power notification 4–9 unavailable) 4–7 Computer Setup 2–6, 6–3 reset (emergency shutdown) 1–5...
  • Page 104 Index devices, connecting 6–2 drive, defined 4–2 telephone (RJ-11) jack legacy support 6–3 identifying 1–10 modem cable 1–16 television (optional) VCR (optional) 6–1 audio-out jack 5–4 audio-out jack 5–4 changing color format 5–9 connecting 5–5, 6–1 composite-video-out jack 5–6 switching image to 2–8 connecting audio 5–4, 6–1 vents connecting video 5–6, 6–1...

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