Page 1 CPQ-311245-001.book Page i Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup and Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 311245-001 June 2003 Part 1: Startup The Startup part of this guide explains how to set up your notebook for the first time.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CPQ-311245-001.book Page ii Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Contents 1 Startup 2 Hardware 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives and Drive Media 6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades 9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications Index...
Page 3 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Part-1 Startup This Startup and Reference Guide provides information about setting up and using your notebook. To set up your notebook hardware and software for the first time, follow the procedures in this “Startup” part. To learn more about using your notebook, refer to the remaining “Reference”...
Page 4: Setting Up The Hardware
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1, the power cord 2, and the battery pack 3. During hardware setup, you will: Insert the battery pack into the notebook, so the battery can begin to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to...
Page 5: Inserting A Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Inserting a Battery Pack To insert the battery pack into the battery bay: 1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface. 2. Insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 1.
Page 6: Opening The Notebook
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Opening the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display 2. Opening the notebook 1–4 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 1...
Page 7: Connecting The Notebook To External Power
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an electrical outlet 3.
Page 8: Charging A New Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Charging a New Battery Pack The battery pack you inserted earlier begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is indicated by the battery light. The battery light is on and amber while a battery pack inserted into the notebook is charging.
Page 9: Turning On The Notebook
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Turning On the Notebook To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2 turns on, and you are prompted to begin software setup. Turning on the notebook If the notebook does not turn on: Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an...
Page 10: Setting Up The Software
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Setting Up the Software CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers Ä are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. During the installation: Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
Page 11: Installing Optional Software
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Installing Optional Software Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now, the following information may be helpful.
Page 12: Turning Off The Notebook
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Setting Regional and Display Preferences Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system. To access the Regional Options window, select Start >...
Page 13: Protecting The Notebook Against Viruses
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector.
Page 14: Using The Notebook Safely
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup Using the Notebook Safely This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more safety and regulatory information, as well as instructions for protecting the notebook against electrostatic discharge, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the...
Page 15 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Part 2 Reference Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 16 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 17 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Contents Display ........2–2 Top .
Page 18: Display
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Display Display Display release latch Opens the notebook. 2–2 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 19: Top
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware TouchPad Top: TouchPad TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. TouchPad scroll zones (2)* Scroll upward or downward.
Page 20: Keys And Antenna
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Keys and Antenna Top: Keys and Antenna Fn key Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F7 increases screen brightness. Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the Fn key, the function keys F1 and F3 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
Page 21: Power Controls
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Power Controls Top: Power Controls Power button* When the notebook is: Off, press to turn on the notebook. On, briefly press to initiate Hibernation. In Standby, briefly press to resume from Standby. In Hibernation, briefly press to restore from Hibernation.
Page 22: Lights
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Lights Top: Lights Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on. Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Mute light On: Volume is muted. Wireless device light On: An optional internal wireless device is (available on select turned on.
Page 23: Audio Buttons And Speakers
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Audio Buttons and Speakers Top: Audio Buttons and Speakers Increase volume button Increases system volume. Decrease volume button Decreases system volume. Mute button Mutes or restores volume. Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
Page 24: Front Panel
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Front Panel Front Panel SD Card light On: An SD Card or MMC is being accessed. SD (Secure Digital) Supports SD Cards and Card slot MMCs (multimedia cards). Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or stereo microphone.
Page 25: Rear Panel
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks Rear Panel: Connectors and Jacks External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. S-Video jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, projector, or video capture card.
Page 26: Vent
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Vent Rear Panel: Vent Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
Page 27: Left Side
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Left Side Left Side PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot.
Page 28: Right Side
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Right Side Right Side Antenna (available on select Sends and receives wireless device models and not visible from signals. outside the notebook) Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
Page 29: Underside
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Underside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside: Bays and Memory Compartment Battery bay Holds a battery pack. Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. Memory compartment Contains 1 memory slot for an optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module.
Page 30: Docking Connector And Vents
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Docking Connector and Vents Underside: Docking Connector and Vent Docking connector* Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator. Vents (3) Allow airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, use the notebook only on hard surfaces which cannot obstruct the vents.
Page 31: Labels
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Labels The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number.
Page 32: Additional Standard Components
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware ordered. The following sections identify the standard external accessories and components included with most notebook models. Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components: Cables and Cord Modem cable...
Page 33: Adapters And Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Battery Pack 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.
Page 34: Restoration And Documentation Cds
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Restoration and Documentation CDs CDs for repairing or reinstalling software and for obtaining supplementary information about the notebook are included with the notebook. For information about restoring, repairing, or reinstalling software, refer to Chapter 9, “Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities.”...
Page 35: Keyboard
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Contents TouchPad ........3–2 Identifying TouchPad Components .
Page 36: Touchpad
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components The TouchPad includes the following components: TouchPad TouchPad on/off button Left and right TouchPad buttons TouchPad light TouchPad scroll zones (2) Identifying TouchPad components 3–2 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 37: Using The Touchpad
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad provides the navigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse. To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want to move the pointer. If the pointer continues to move after you lift your finger from the TouchPad surface, wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving.
Page 38: Hotkeys
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys key 1 and one of the Hotkeys are preset combinations of the function keys 2. The icons on the function keys through represent the hotkey functions available on the notebook. Identifying hotkeys 3–4 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 39: Hotkey Quick Reference
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. For information about changing the function of the hotkeys, see Fn+F5 the “Setting Power Control Preferences” section in Chapter 4. Default Function Hotkeys Open Help and Support window.
Page 40: Hotkey Commands
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Window (Fn+F1) hotkeys open the Help and Support window. From the Fn+F1 Help and Support window you can access general information about your notebook, links to software updates and online technical support specialists, and other support features.
Page 41 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard To restore from Hibernation or resume from Standby, briefly press the power button. For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, refer to Chapter 4, “Power.” For information about changing the function of the hotkeys, Fn+F5 refer in Chapter 4 to the “Setting Power Control Preferences”...
Page 42: Keypad
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Stop an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F10) hotkeys stop the play of an audio CD or DVD that is Fn+F10 playing. Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F11) hotkeys play the previously played track of an audio Fn+F11 CD or DVD that is playing.
Page 43: Turning The Keypad On And Off
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off 1 to turn the keypad on. When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk When the keypad is on, press to turn the keypad off. The Fn+num lk num lock light 2 turns on when the keypad is on.
Page 44 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Keyboard 3–10 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 45 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Contents Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ..4–2 Standby ........4–2 Hibernation .
Page 46: Understanding Standby, Hibernation And Shutdown
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown and explains when to implement them. Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures are provided later in the chapter. Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that can be initiated by you or by the system.
Page 47: Shutdown
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power To determine whether the notebook is in Hibernation or turned off, press the power button: If the notebook is in Hibernation, your work returns to the screen. If the notebook is off, Windows loads. Hibernation is enabled by default, but can be disabled.
Page 48: Choosing Standby, Hibernation Or Shutdown
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown If you plan to resume shortly: Initiate Standby for shorter times and Hibernation for longer times or power conservation. The amount of time a battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack.
Page 49: Using Standby, Hibernation And Shutdown
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures This section explains the default Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown procedures and includes information about turning the display on or off. Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Standby, Hibernation, shutdown, and display procedures use the following controls and indicators: 1 Power button...
Page 50: Turning The Notebook Or Display On Or Off
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Results Turn on the Press the power button. Power/standby light notebook. turns on. Pressing the Operating system loads. power button turns on the notebook from Standby,...
Page 51: Initiating Or Resuming From Standby
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure Result User-initiated With the notebook on, use Power/standby light Standby either of the following flashes. procedures: Screen clears. Press the Fn+F5 hotkeys. Select Start > Turn off Computer >...
Page 52: Initiating Or Restoring From Hibernation
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Procedure Result User-initiated With the notebook on, use either Power/standby light Hibernation of the following procedures: turns off. Briefly press the power Screen clears. button.
Page 53: Setting Power Control Preferences
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Setting Power Control Preferences By default, when the notebook is on: Briefly pressing the power button initiates Hibernation. Pressing the hotkeys, called the “sleep button” in the Fn+F5 operating system, initiates Standby. The display switch turns off the display.
Page 54: Using Battery Power
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Using Battery Power Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Battery pack procedures refer to the: 1 Power/standby light 2 Battery light Identifying the battery and power/standby lights 4–10 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 55: Switching Between Battery And External Power
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook switches between external power and battery power according to the availability of external power. To conserve the charge in an inserted battery pack, the notebook runs on external power whenever external power is available.
Page 56: Monitoring The Charge In A Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: Allow the battery pack to discharge to less than 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it.
Page 57: Managing Low-Battery Conditions
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Managing Low-Battery Conditions The information in this section describes default alerts and system responses. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions When the battery pack is the only power source for the notebook and drops to 10 percent of a full charge, the notebook has reached a low-battery condition.
Page 58: Calibrating A Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Calibrating a Battery Pack When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use.
Page 59 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from your system during the discharge process: The monitor will not turn off automatically. Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the notebook is idle.
Page 60: Recharging The Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light turns green. You can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is turned off.
Page 61: Battery Conservation Settings And Procedures
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures Using the following battery conservation settings and procedures extends the run time of a battery pack. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
Page 62: Replacing A Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power Replacing a Battery Pack CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that Ä is the only power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To replace the battery pack: 1.
Page 63: Recycling Or Disposing Of A Used Battery Pack
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power To insert a battery pack, insert the alignment tab on the battery pack into the alignment slot on the notebook 1, then tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2.
Page 64 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Power 4–20 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 65: Drives And Drive Media
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Contents Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms..5–2 Caring for Drives and Drive Media ....5–3 Adding a Drive to the System .
Page 66: Understanding Drive And Drive Media Terms
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Hard drives are for the permanent storage of data files and of software such as system files, applications, and drivers. A hard drive is sometimes called a hard disk drive.
Page 67: Caring For Drives And Drive Media
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Caring for Drives and Drive Media CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss Ä of work: Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or replacement.
Page 68: Multimedia
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the notebook. The type of optical drive varies by notebook model. An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it, as instructed in the drive documentation, to one of the USB (universal serial bus) connectors or to the 1394 connector.
Page 69: Inserting Or Removing A Disc
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Inserting or Removing a Disc Inserting a Disc 1. Turn on the notebook. 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 70: Removing A Disc (With Power)
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Removing a Disc (With Power) 1. Turn on the notebook. 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 71: Removing A Disc (Without Power)
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Removing a Disc (Without Power) If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the optical drive will not work. To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button: 1.
Page 72: Playing A Disc
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Playing a Disc You can play a CD in a CD drive or a DVD drive. You can play a DVD only in a DVD drive. The information in this section applies to most optical drives and most disc software.
Page 73: Protecting Playback
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Drives and Drive Media Protecting Playback Ä CAUTION: Inserting or removing any device while running any multimedia application may pause or stop the play. CAUTION: Initiating Standby or Hibernation while playing a drive Ä...
Page 102: Communications
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Communications Turning a Network Connection Off and On To conserve power, turn off a network connection you are not using. To turn off a network connection, log off the network, then disconnect the network cable.
Page 103: Setting Up An Infrared Transmission
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Communications Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and must have an unobstructed line of sight. Infrared performance may vary with the performance of infrared peripherals, the distance and angle between infrared devices, and the applications being used.
Page 104: Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Communications Shield the ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent light, and fluorescent light. Be sure that signals from a remote control or other wireless device (such as a cell phone, a headset, or an audio device) do not aim at either port.
Page 105 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Contents Connecting a Powered Device ..... 8–2 Connecting a USB Device .
Page 106: Connecting A Powered Device
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting a Powered Device To connect the notebook to an optional external device that has a power cord: 1. Be sure the device is turned off. 2. Connect the device to the jack or connector on the notebook specified by the device manufacturer.
Page 107: Using A Pc Card
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades By default, USB devices function only while the operating system is loaded. To use a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility, enable USB legacy support in the Setup utility.
Page 108: Configuring A Pc Card
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Configuring a PC Card CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers Ä provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards.
Page 109: Stopping And Removing A Pc Card
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the Ä PC Card before removing it. Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. 1.
Page 110: Using An Sd Card Or Mmc
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Using an SD Card or MMC CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SD Card connectors: Ä Use minimal force when inserting an SD Card or MMC into an SD Card slot.
Page 111: Inserting An Sd Card Or Mmc
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting an SD Card or MMC To insert an SD Card or MMC: 1. Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2. Gently push the card into the SD Card slot until the card is seated.
Page 112: Removing An Sd Card Or Mmc
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing an SD Card or MMC To remove an SD Card or MMC: 1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the card. (To stop a data transfer, select the cancel button in the operating system Copying window.) 2.
Page 113: Increasing Memory
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional Compaq-approved memory module. The notebook memory slot supports one 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module.
Page 114: Removing Or Inserting A Memory Module
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock, access only the Å memory compartment during this procedure. The memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook.
Page 115 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook underside up. 6. Remove the memory compartment screw 1, then lift up and remove the memory compartment cover 2. Opening the memory compartment Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2 8–11...
Page 116 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 7. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b.
Page 117 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades To insert a memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1. b. With the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory compartment, press the module into the memory slot until it is seated 2.
Page 118 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook, then tilt the cover downward until it is seated 1. 9. Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw 2. 10.
Page 119: Connecting An Optional Cable Lock
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades Connecting an Optional Cable Lock The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen.
Page 120 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades 8–16 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 121: Software Updates
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Contents Updating Software ......9–2 Preparing for a Software Update .
Page 122: Updating Software
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as they become available.
Page 123: Accessing Notebook Rom Information
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities The product name, notebook model, and notebook serial number are also displayed in the same section of the Setup utility that displays ROM information, as described in the next section. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the...
Page 124: Downloading And Installing An Update
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the Compaq Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a RomPaq.
Page 125 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download. 3. At the download area: a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook.
Page 126 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than a ROM update: 1. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook: Select Start > Help and Support, then select a software update link.
Page 127: Backing Up And Restoring Data
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Backing Up and Restoring Data The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and functional configurations by using System Restore points. System Restore points are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your system.
Page 128: Repairing Or Reinstalling The Operating System
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The OS CD included with your notebook can be used to repair or reinstall the operating system. Both operations may take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
Page 129: Reinstalling The Operating System
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 6. Press to continue. (A Licensing Agreement screen is enter displayed.) 7. Press to accept the agreement and continue. (The Setup window is displayed.) 8. Press to repair the selected Windows installation.
Page 130: Reinstalling Device Drivers And Other
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities 6. Press to continue. (A Licensing Agreement screen is enter displayed.) 7. Press to accept the agreement and continue. (The Setup window is displayed.) 8. Press to continue installing a fresh copy of the operating system.
Page 131: Installing A Retail Version Of An Operating System
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a restoration CD is enhanced by Compaq. The Compaq enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives and PC Cards.
Page 132: Navigating And Selecting In The Setup Utility
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. To navigate, use the up and down arrow keys or tab.
Page 133: Using The Support Utilities
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Using the Support Utilities If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using this guide or the supplementary information, including the Troubleshooting guide, on the Documentation Library CD, you may need to contact Compaq.
Page 134: Using Support Telephone Numbers
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers To obtain a list of worldwide customer support telephone numbers, use either of the following methods: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon >...
Page 135: Specifications
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Specifications The information in this appendix may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook internationally or in extreme environments. Notebook Dimensions Dimension U.S. Metric Height 1.24 inches 3.15 cm Width 14.06 inches...
Page 136: Rated Input Power
CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Specifications Rated Input Power The notebook operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, Compaq strongly recommends that the notebook be powered only with an AC adapter or DC cable supplied or approved by Compaq.
Page 137 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Specifications Finding More Environmental Information The specifications in this appendix contain information about exposing the notebook to environmental extremes. For similar information about storing battery packs, see the “Storing a Battery Pack” section in Chapter 4. For information about exposing the notebook to sunlight, ultraviolet light, x-rays, or magnetic fields, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Maintenance, Shipping...
Page 138 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Specifications A–4 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2...
Page 139 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index 1394 connector 2–9 backup, system 9–7 battery bay AC adapter 4–11 identifying 2–13 connecting 1–5 4–11 inserting battery pack 1–3 disconnecting 4–11 removing battery pack 4–18 identifying 2–17 battery light 2–6 power connector 2–12 battery pack AC power 1–12...
Page 140 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index button(s) playing, with WinDVD 6–7 PC Card eject 2–11 8–5 speed 6–10 power 2–5 starting from 5–10 TouchPad 2–3 3–3 See also drive media volume 2–7 6–2 Certificate of Authenticity label wireless device 2–8 2–15 9–9...
Page 141 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index inserting, removing media 5–5 shipping 5–3 data compression algorithm 7–2 starting from 5–10 date, setting the 1–10 types and terms 5–2 DC cable 1–8 2–12 USB 8–2 designation, drive 5–2 See also hard drive, internal device drivers, reinstalling 9–10 DVD drive.
Page 142 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index environmental specifications A–1 replacing 5–10 error message retaining screws 5–11 5–14 No Dial Tone 7–8 space on, required for Playback Of Content From This Hibernation file 8–9 Region Not Permitted 6–7 See also drives ESD (electrostatic discharge) 5–3 headphones 6–4...
Page 143 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index Open Internet Explorer 3–6 Quick Reference 3–5 switch image 3–6 applications 2–4 hub, USB 8–2 Fn 2–4 humidity specifications A–1 function (F1, F2, etc.) 2–4 hotkeys 3–4 keypad 2–4 3–8 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) Microsoft logo 2–4 light 5–4...
Page 144 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index light(s) module, removing or inserting hard drive 2–6 8–10 mute 2–6 modules supported 8–9 wireless device 2–6 microphone jack 2–8 line-out jack 2–8 6–4 microphone, connecting 6–4 8–2 lock, security cable 8–15 Microsoft Certificate of locked system Authenticity label 2–15...
Page 145 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index optical drive avoiding Standby and network Hibernation while using 5–9 cable 2–16 boot order 5–10 connecting 7–11 identifying 2–11 RJ-45 jack 2–9 See also drives specifications 7–10 speed 7–10 No Dial Tone error message 7–8 PAL, PAL-M television formats Norton AntiVirus 2003 1–11 6–6...
Page 146 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index running the notebook on battery 1–6 RAM (Random Access Memory) setting preferences 4–9 8–9 shutting down the notebook recovery CD 2–18 1–10 region settings Standby procedures 4–7 currency, date, language, time surge protection 1–11 1–10 switching between AC and...
Page 147 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index infrared 7–12 defined 9–2 installing optional 1–9 determining current version of modem 7–6 9–3 network 7–12 downloading and installing 9–4 Norton AntiVirus 2003 1–11 obtaining updates 9–4 Power Meter 4–12 RomPaq, downloading 9–4 regional settings 1–10 reinstalling 9–8...
Page 148 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index controls and indicators 4–5 TouchPad initiated during critical components 3–3 low-battery condition 4–13 setting preferences 3–3 initiating 3–6 4–7 traveling with notebook power/standby light 2–6 battery pack temperature resuming from 4–7 considerations 4–16 setting preferences 4–9 environmental specifications...
Page 149 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index Windows applications key 2–4 audio-out jack Windows Media Player function 6–4 accessing with Digital Audio connecting 6–5 button 6–7 vents, fan 2–10 2–14 using with audio CDs video CDs, DVDs. See CD(s); WinDVD DVD(s) error message 6–7...
Page 150 CPQ-311245-001.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:55 PM Index Index–12 Startup and Reference Guide...
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