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Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Supplementary Manual

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Contents
CHAPTER 1
Text Conventions...................................................................................................................1-1
Special Messages .................................................................................................................1-2
Locating Help ........................................................................................................................1-2
Glossary ........................................................................................................................1-2
Index .............................................................................................................................1-2
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................1-2
Understanding Your Service and Support Options ..........................................................1-3
Comments about this Guide ..................................................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2
Checking Your Connections...................................................................................................2-1
Front of Your Mobile Internet PC............................................................................................2-2
Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet...........................................................................2-4
Internet Zone .................................................................................................................2-4
Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Keys .............................................2-6
Disabling and Enabling the Internet Zone Buttons ..........................................................2-6
Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC ....................................................................................2-7
Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC ..................................................................................2-8
Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC...................................................................................2-9
Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PC.......................................................................................2-10
Inserting the Battery............................................................................................................2-11

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1 Using This Guide Text Conventions...1-1 Special Messages ...1-2 Locating Help ...1-2 Glossary ...1-2 Index ...1-2 Troubleshooting...1-2 Understanding Your Service and Support Options ...1-3 Comments about this Guide ...1-3 CHAPTER 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections...2-1 Front of Your Mobile Internet PC...2-2 Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet...2-4 Internet Zone ...2-4...
  • Page 2 Removing the Battery ... 2-12 Charging the Battery... 2-13 Battery Charging Time... 2-13 Spare or Extra Batteries ... 2-13 Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power... 2-14 Unplugging the Computer from AC Power ... 2-14 CHAPTER 3 Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC ...
  • Page 3 CHAPTER 5 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Adding More Memory...5-1 Installing Memory Expansion Modules ...5-1 What Are PC Cards? ...5-3 PC Card Types ...5-4 Inserting a PC Card ...5-4 Removing a PC Card ...5-5 Compaq-Compatible PC Cards ...5-6 Using Network PC Cards ...5-6 PC Card Software...5-7 Configuring PC Cards...5-7 Vendor-Provided PC Card Software...5-8...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Using This Guide

    Chapter 1 Using This Guide Thank you for buying a Compaq Mobile Internet PC. This Features Guide will help you to familiarize yourself with the features of your Internet PC, as well as information on how to upgrade your computer. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the special text and messages used throughout this guide.

  • Page 6: Special Messages

    Using This Guide Special Messages The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide. HINT: Helpful hints that will make using your computer easier and faster. NOTE: Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC. CAUTION: Failure to follow directions may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

  • Page 7: Understanding Your Service And Support Options

    Understanding Your Service and Support Options Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in identifying and solving common computer problems. If you need further technical support, visit the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com Compaq Technical Support telephone numbers are listed in the Limited Warranty Statement.
  • Page 8 Using This Guide...

  • Page 9: Introducing Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Chapter 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections The following graphic illustrates your computer connections. Your Computer Connections Modem Cable AC Adapter Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Connections Battery...

  • Page 10: Front Of Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Mobile Internet PC The following buttons, lights, and controls are located on the front of your computer: Front of Your Computer Front of Your Computer...
  • Page 11 Front Components Display Power Button Keyboard TouchPad Speakers and Ports Palmrest Model Number Left TouchPad Button Right TouchPad Button Instant Internet Access button Instant Search Button Scroll Up/Down Button Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Retail Central Button Instant E-Mail Button Power Light Battery Charge Light AC Adapter Light...

  • Page 12: Using Your Keyboard To Access The Internet

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet The Compaq Internet Zone buttons provide quick, easy access to the Internet. Internet Zone The Internet Zone, located at the top of your Internet PC keyboard, automatically connects you to the Internet. Before using these buttons and keys, you must have access to the Internet.
  • Page 13 Button United States My Presario is your instant connection $ $ $ $ to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service, and more. Online MarketPlace takes you to an electronic shopping experience. Compaq * * * * has partnered with several companies to provide you with the convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a button.

  • Page 14: Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons And Function Keys

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Keys You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences. ¸ The Easy Access Internet Zone can also be reached by clicking the Start button, then Programs and choosing Reprogram Easy Access Buttons.

  • Page 15: Left Panel Of Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the left panel of your computer: Left Panel of Your Computer Left Panel Components PC Card Eject Lever PC Card Slot * Available on select models. Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Diskette Drive Diskette Eject Button...

  • Page 16: Right Panel Of Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the right panel of your computer: Right Panel of Your Computer Right Panel Components Battery Compartment CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive Eject Button CD/DVD Drive Manual Eject Hole...

  • Page 17: Back Panel Of Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the back panel of your computer: Back Panel of Your Computer Back Panel Components AC Adapter Connector USB Port Security Slot Serial Port Fan Vent Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Fan Vent External Monitor Port Parallel/Printer Port...

  • Page 18: Bottom Of Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the bottom of your computer: Bottom of Your Computer Bottom Components Serial Number Label Memory Compartment Pop-Up Feet Speaker Ports...

  • Page 19: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert the battery if you have not already done so. To insert your battery into the battery compartment, complete the following steps: 1. Push down on the battery compartment door to remove the door. Opening the Battery Compartment Door 2.

  • Page 20: Removing The Battery

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 3. Close the battery compartment door by gently pushing up on the door until it snaps into place. Closing the Battery Compartment Door Removing the Battery To remove the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Save your files. 2.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery When you connect your computer to AC power for the first time, the battery begins to charge (whether your computer is turned on or off). The Battery Charge light is on when the battery is charging. NOTE: When you charge the battery the first time, leave your computer plugged into the electrical outlet until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery charge light turns off.

  • Page 22: Plugging In Your Computer To Ac Power

    Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power To connect your computer to AC power, follow the instructions on the Compaq Hardware Setup poster. Refer to the Government Approvals section of the Mobile Internet PC Reference Manual for worldwide power cord information. Unplugging the Computer from AC Power When your computer does not have a charged battery, you should save your work and turn off the computer before unplugging it from AC power.

  • Page 23: Mobile Internet Pc Features

    Chapter 3 Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC To turn on your computer, press the Power the keyboard. Recovering from a Locked Program or System Recovering from a Locked Program To recover from a frozen software program, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 24: Recovering From A Locked System

    Recovering from a Locked System Occasionally you may encounter a nonworking keyboard or a frozen screen. To restart your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Press and hold down the Power will cause a manual shutdown. › 2. Press the Power button once to restart.

  • Page 25: Turning Off Your Mobile Internet Pc Properly

    Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Standard Off Mode To turn off your computer properly, complete the following steps: 1. Save any work you want to keep by clicking the File menu, then clicking Save . If the Save As window is displayed, type in a file name and specify where you want to save the file, then click the Save button.

  • Page 26: Using The Numeric Keypad

    Using the Numeric Keypad To use the embedded numeric keypad, press Shift+NumLk. This key combination switches the keys to numbers until you press Shift+NumLk again. The embedded numeric keys, the Shift key, and the NumLk are all blue-colored keys. NOTE: If an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected, pressing Shift+NumLk on the notebook keyboard will not activate Num Lock.

  • Page 27: Using The Scroll Button

    Using the Scroll Button If you are using a program that has a vertical scroll bar, the scroll button beneath your touchpad will allow you to scroll up and down a page. To change the function of the scroll button, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 28: Using The Function Keys

    Mobile Internet PC Features Using the Function Keys Use the function keys on the keyboard to perform repeated tasks quickly. The function keys are located on the top row of the keyboard. The Fn key activates a function key. It is located in the lower-left area of the keyboard. To use a function key, press the Fn key at the same time you press a function key.
  • Page 29 The following keys have already been assigned: Function Icon Keys My Presario Online MarketPlace Switches between the display and external monitor Sleep F5** Contrast control down F6** Contrast control up Brightness control down Brightness control up • CD or DVD play/pause –...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can change the speaker volume on your Internet PC. Press the µ button to increase the volume. Press the ´ button to decrease the volume. Pressing the ´ and µ buttons at the same time will turn on and turn off the mute feature. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, reduce the speaker volume before putting on headphones.

  • Page 31: Learning About Your Modem

    Chapter 4 Learning About Your Modem Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V.90 data/fax modem. Before using your modem to connect to the Internet, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem, please refer to the digital modem features guide.

  • Page 32: 56K Itu V.90 Standard

    Learning About Your Modem 56K ITU V.90 Standard If you are able to connect to an ISP using the V.90 standard, the modem will be able to download files at a maximum speed of 56 kilobits per second (Kbps), over standard telephone lines.

  • Page 33: Upgrading Your Mobile Internet Pc

    Chapter 5 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Adding More Memory Memory upgrades of 32, 64, or 128 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) are available for your computer. (Contact your local Compaq retailer, seller, or authorized dealer for information on memory, or refer to your accessories catalog.) The memory specifications for your Mobile Internet PC are the following: 144-pin, small outline dual inline memory modules (SODIMM) 3.3 volt...
  • Page 34 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 3. Remove the battery from the compartment. 4. Turn over your computer and locate the memory compartment door. 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver and remove the screw from the memory compartment door. Removing the Screw 6.

  • Page 35: What Are Pc Cards

    8. Replace the memory compartment door. 9. Reinsert the screw. CAUTION: When installing memory expansion modules, apply gentle, even pressure when inserting the memory module. Excessive pressure can damage the memory module. NOTE: Make sure the memory module is properly seated and snapped into place. If it is not seated, you may see memory error messages or your computer may not recognize the memory module.

  • Page 36: Pc Card Types

    Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC PC Card Types PC Card types vary as follows: Type I cards are usually memory cards and are the thinnest at 3.3 mm. Type II cards, such as modem cards, are 5.0 mm thick. Type III cards, typically hard disk drives, are the thickest at 10.5 mm. Extended Type I, Type II, and Type III PC Cards are the same height and width as standard size PC Cards.

  • Page 37: Removing A Pc Card

    Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Before you take a PC card out of your computer, click on the PC Card the Windows Taskbar to stop card activity. A popup window prompts you to remove the card. Then, follow these steps to remove the PC card: 1.

  • Page 38: Compaq-Compatible Pc Cards

    Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Internet PCs are compatible with many PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards on the market today. Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact your PC Card manufacturer for information. The Compaq Web site lists many compatible PC Cards: www.compaq.com/athome/support/serv_note NOTE: Before buying a non-Compaq PC Card, check the documentation that comes...

  • Page 39: Pc Card Software

    Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC PC Card Software Some types of PC Cards require card-specific device drivers. Contact your PC Card manufacturer for additional information. Configuring PC Cards The PC Card software needed to easily install and configure PC Cards in Windows is provided on your Internet PC.

  • Page 40: Vendor-Provided Pc Card Software

    Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Vendor-Provided PC Card Software PC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software: Card-specific device driver – If needed, install a card-specific device driver in Windows. It is important to be certain you are installing only a card-specific device driver.

  • Page 41: Index

    Index AC adapter 2-1, 2-12 AC adapter light 2-3 AC power connecting 2-14 unplugging 2-14 battery charging 2-13 charging time 2-13 compartment 2-8, 2-11, 2-12 extra batteries 2-13 inserting 2-11 battery charge light 2-3 buttons diskette eject 2-7 Instant E-Commerce 2-3 Instant E-Mail 2-3 Instant Internet Access 2-3 Instant Search 2-3...
  • Page 42 Index-2 headphone jack 2-3 help 1-2 hibernation 3-3 Instant Answer 2-5 Instant E-Commerce button 2-4 button 2-3 Instant E-mail 2-4 Instant E-Mail button 2-3 Instant Internet Access 2-4 Instant Internet Access button 2-3 Instant Search 2-3, 2-4 Intel VideoPhone compatibility with modem 4-1 International Telecommunications Union 4-1 Internet zone 2-4...
  • Page 43 palmrest 2-3 parallel/printer port 2-9 PC cards 5-3, 5-4 CardBus 5-3 card-specific device driver 5-8 Compaq Netelligent PC Card 5-6 compatible 5-6 compatible network cards 5-6 configuring 5-7 definition 5-3 eject lever 2-7 enablers 5-8 inserting 5-4 network cards 5-6 removing 5-5 software 5-7, 5-8 type I 5-4...
  • Page 44 Index-4 upload speed 4-2 USB port 2-9 V.90 standard 4-1, 4-2 volume adjusting 3-8 control 3-8 volume down button 2-3 volume up button 2-3...

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