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Summary of Contents for Compaq 1600 Series
- Page 1 Including: Mobile Internet PC Features Guide • Model-Specific Features • Upgrade Information 1600 Series...
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Page 2: 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...2-5 Internet Zone Buttons ...2-5... - Page 3 Table of Contents Spare or Extra Batteries ... 2-12 Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power... 2-13 Unplugging the Computer from AC Power ... 2-13 CHAPTER 3 Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC ... 3-1 Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly ... 3-1 Standard Off Mode ...
- Page 4 Installing Memory Expansion Modules ...5-2 What Are PC Cards? ...5-4 PC Card Types ...5-4 Inserting a PC Card ...5-5 Removing a PC Card ...5-6 Compaq-Compatible PC Cards ...5-7 Using Network PC Cards ...5-7 PC Card Software...5-8 Configuring PC Cards...5-8 Vendor-Provided PC Card Software...5-9...
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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 give you information on how to upgrade your computer. -
Page 6: Special Messages
WARNING: Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm or loss of life. Locating Help Compaq provides you with several resources to help you learn about your Internet PC. These resources include the following: Glossary Computer terms that may be unfamiliar to you are identified in the glossary. -
Page 7: 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/athome/support Compaq Technical Support telephone numbers are listed in the Limited Warranty Statement. - Page 8 Using This Guide...
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Page 9: Introducing Your Mobile Internet Pc
Chapter 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections Your Computer Connections AC Adapter Battery Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Connections Modem Cable... -
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 Display Release Latch Display Power Button Keyboard TouchPad Front Components Speakers Left TouchPad Button Scroll Up/Down Button Right TouchPad Button... - Page 11 Internet Zone Buttons and Lights Internet Zone Buttons and Lights AC Adapter Light Caps Lock Light Instant Internet Access Button Instant E-Mail Button My Presario Instant Access Button Power Button Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Instant Search Button Instant Answer Button Instant E-Commerce Button Num Lock Light Scroll Lock Light...
- Page 12 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Computer Previous Track Button Next Track Button Sleep Status Icon Power Status Icon Battery Charging Status Icon Disqplay Status Icon Refer to the Understanding the Status Display section in this guide for more details about the icons found on the display.
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Page 13: Using Your Keyboard To Access The Internet
Instant E-mail opens the Microsoft Outlook Express e-mail program. For AOL subscribers, this button opens your AOL e-mail account. My Presario is your direct link to the Compaq Help Web site for quick answers to your computing questions. Instant Search opens a search engine Web site that helps you locate information on the Internet. -
Page 14: Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons
To reprogram your Internet Zone buttons, complete the following steps: From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Access Internet Zone choose Reprogram Easy Access Buttons . From the Compaq Easy Access Button Settings window, click the button you wish to change. Follow the instructions provided. -
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 Security Slot CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD Eject Button Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole 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 Battery Compartment PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot Right Panel Components Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Modem Port... -
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 Mouse/Keyboard Port AC Adapter Connector Printer/Parallel Port Port Replicator Connector Fan Vent Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC TV Out Connector VGA Port Serial Port... -
Page 18: Bottom Of Your Mobile Internet Pc
2-10 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 Pop-Up Feet Serial Number Memory Compartment Bottom Components Speaker Ports Modem Door... -
Page 19: Inserting The Battery
Insert the new battery 1 into the battery compartment with the label side turned up. NOTE: Only Compaq 1600 Series Mobile Internet PC batteries should be installed in your computer. Close the battery compartment door 2 by gently pushing up on the door until it snaps into place. -
Page 20: Removing The Battery
Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery charge, the type of battery, and the activity of your computer while charging. Spare or Extra Batteries To purchase extra batteries for your Compaq Internet PC, contact an authorized dealer or the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com/athome Next, click onlinestore accessories notebook options accessories or call 1- 800-888-0220. -
Page 21: Plugging In Your Computer To Ac Power
Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power To connect your computer to AC power, follow the instructions on the Compaq Hardware and Software Setup poster. Refer to the Government Approvals section of the Mobile Internet PC Reference Manual for worldwide power cord information. - Page 22 2-14 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC...
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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. Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Standard Off Mode To turn off your computer properly, complete the following steps: Save any work you want to keep by clicking the File menu, then clicking Save . -
Page 24: Full Off (Main Power Off) Mode
Mobile Internet PC Features Full Off (Main Power Off) Mode If you need to install or replace components in your computer, you must turn your computer off completely. To do this, complete the previous steps for putting your computer into Standard Off mode. Unplug the computer electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery if installed. -
Page 25: 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: Press and hold down the Power will cause a manual shutdown. › Press the Power button once to restart. If your computer still does not restart, complete the following steps: Remove the battery and unplug the AC power for at least 30 seconds. -
Page 26: Using The Numeric Keypad
Mobile Internet PC Features Using the Numeric Keypad To use the embedded numeric keypad, press Fn+NumLk. This key combination switches the keys to numbers until you press Fn+NumLk again. When NumLock is activated, the NumLock NOTE: If an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected, pressing Fn+NumLk on the notebook keyboard will not activate NumLock. -
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: Click the Start button from the Windows Taskbar. -
Page 28: Understanding Your Status Display
Mobile Internet PC Features Understanding Your Status Display The icons on your computer status display show what is happening in your computer. If you press any of the buttons around the status display (except the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons), it will light up for a few seconds so that you can see the icons more clearly. -
Page 29: 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 30: User-Programmable Keys
Mobile Internet PC Features User-Programmable Keys The F1 and F2 keys can also be set up to open your most often-used software, thereby saving you time from having to locate these programs every time you want to use them. Refer to the Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Keys section in this guide for more information about programming the F1 and F2 keys. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Volume
Using Disqplay Your Compaq Internet PC features Disqplay play CDs on your Internet PC while main power is turned off, a convenient way to play CDs while greatly reducing the amount of power used by your computer. - Page 32 3-10 Mobile Internet PC Features For a list of the buttons used to operate Disqplay Function Icon Turns Disqplay Disqplay On/Off second to turn on or turn off Disqplay Skips the CD to the previous track. If you hold the button down for 1 ‹...
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Page 33: Playing Audio Cds Using Disqplay
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-11 Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay To play an audio CD using Disqplay , press the Disqplay On/Off button for 1 second to turn on Disqplay , then insert the CD into the CD drive. The CD will automatically start playing. -
Page 34: Using Repeat Track
3-12 Mobile Internet PC Features If there is a data (non-audio) CD in the CD drive, a Data CD message will appear on the status display. Disqplay Data CD Message Using Repeat Track To continuously repeat a track, complete the following steps: While the track is playing, press the Play/Pause ˆ... -
Page 35: Setting Up Your Tv-Out Connection
Setting Up Your TV-Out Connection Your Mobile Internet PC comes with a composite TV-Out connector on the back panel. An S-Video connector can be found on your optional port replicator. With a TV-Out connection, you can do the following: Play games on a bigger screen, such as your television. Watch DVD movies on TV rather than a computer monitor. - Page 36 3-14 Mobile Internet PC Features Click the OK button to confirm the change or after 15 seconds, the original settings will be restored. Click the OK button to exit the Advanced menu and the Display Properties menu. NOTE: The TV will default to the Overscan mode (panning mode). To select the Underscan mode (non-panning), Check the Enable Underscan Box under the TV tab in the Advanced settings of the Display Driver menu.
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Page 37: Setting Up Your Television Format
Setting Up Your Television Format To properly view images, you must set your computer to your country’s standard for television transmission. To do this, complete the following steps: Right-click the Windows desktop. Click Properties . Click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button. Click the Display Device tab. -
Page 38: Switching Between Displays
3-16 Mobile Internet PC Features Switching Between Displays You can switch between your television and your display or external monitor by pressing Fn+F3. The order in which they change is: External Monitor Display and External Monitor TV-Out Display Write-Protecting a Diskette The write-protect tab on a standard 3.5-inch diskette serves the purpose of not allowing you to save data to or delete data from the diskette. -
Page 39: 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). Performance Features Your modem has several features that significantly enhance its performance. These features include the following: 56K ITU V.90 compliant –... -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 Compaq retailer, seller, or authorized dealer for information on memory or refer to your accessories catalog. -
Page 42: Installing Memory Expansion Modules
Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Installing Memory Expansion Modules CAUTION: It is recommended that you use Compaq memory modules when expanding memory. The use of non-Compaq memory modules may cause potential warranty issues. To properly install memory modules, complete the following steps: Turn off your computer using the Windows shutdown process. - Page 43 Installing the Memory Expansion Module Replace the memory compartment door. Reinsert the screw. Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC...
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Page 44: What Are Pc Cards
1989 to set industry standards for the use of PC Card technology. PCMCIA represents more than 500 companies in the computer industry. As a member of PCMCIA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Compaq is a driving force in the PC Card industry. -
Page 45: Inserting A Pc Card
Gently push the card into the slot. If the computer is turned on, the computer automatically configures the PC Card and beeps when the card is ready to use. NOTE: Your 1600 Series notebook will only accept one PC Card of any type at one time. -
Page 46: Removing A Pc Card
Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Removing a PC Card If your computer is turned on, click on the PC Card Taskbar to stop card activity before you remove the card. A popup window prompts you to remove the card. Then, follow these steps to remove the PC Card: Push in on the recessed PC Card Eject button 1 to extend it. -
Page 47: Compaq-Compatible Pc Cards
Compaq Netelligent PC Card is one of the compatible network PC Cards you can use with your computer. The Compaq Web site lists many compatible network cards: www.compaq.com/athome/support/serv_note.html... -
Page 48: 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 49: Vendor-Provided Pc Card Software
Card. As a precaution, copy your important files to a diskette before installing an enabler. NOTE: All Compaq computers with PC Card slots already have PC Card software loaded. Do not install vendor-provided Card and Socket Services. Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC... - Page 50 5-10 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC...
- Page 51 AC adapter 2-1 AC power connecting 2-13 unplugging 2-13 battery 2-1 charging 2-12 charging time 2-12 compartment 2-8 extra batteries 2-12 guage 2-4 buttons CD/DVD eject 2-7 diskette eject 2-7 Disqplay on/off 2-4, 3-10 Instant Answer 2-3 Instant E-Commerce 2-3 Instant E-Mail 2-3 Instant Internet Access 2-3 Instant Search 2-3...
- Page 52 playing CDs 3-11 previous track button 3-10 repeat all 3-12 repeat track 3-12 stop button 3-10 turning off 3-9 using 3-9 download speeds 4-2 drives CD/DVD 2-7 diskette 2-7 fan vent 2-9 feet pop-up 2-10 function keys using 3-7 help 1-2 hibernation 3-1 icons battery charging 3-6...
- Page 53 3-4 PC cards 0-4 CardBus 0-4 card-specific device driver 0-9 Compaq Netelligent PC Card 0-7 compatible 0-7 compatible network cards 0-7 configuring 0-8 definition 0-4 eject button 2-8 enablers 0-9 inserting 0-5 network cards 0-7 removing 0-6 slot 2-8...
- Page 54 Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A., Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.K. Compaq and Presario are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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