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Page 1: Getting Started
Getting Started Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 307502-001 October 2002 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, begin using the notebook, identify hardware components, and contact Compaq if you need assistance. - Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Using This Guide
This preface explains how to interpret the symbols, text styles, and paths in your notebook documentation. Warnings, Cautions and Notes Warnings and cautions contain important information that can protect you, your work, and your system. Notes contain additional information about a topic. Some notes provide basic information for inexperienced users. -
Page 4: Text Styles
Unless you are instructed to do so, do not press the keys in a key combination simultaneously. Identifies characters you are asked to type. For example, to visit the Compaq Web site, you are http://www.compaq.com asked to type address field on your Web browser. - Page 5 Following a Path Instructions in documentation may direct you to a destination within the operating system, an application, or a utility where you can select settings. The greater than symbol (>) is used to direct you along the path to the settings. The paths described in your notebook documentation are based on the notebook pointing device default functions: ■...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Using This Guide 1 Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the Hardware ......1–1 Inserting a Battery Pack..... . . 1–2 Opening the Notebook. - Page 7 Contents Contacting Compaq ......2–8 Using Compaq Help & Support....2–8 Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers .
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Page 8: Setting Up The Notebook
Setting Up the Hardware To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook, the AC adapter 1 , and the power cord 2 . If a battery pack shipped with your notebook, you will also you also need the battery pack 3 . -
Page 9: Inserting A Battery Pack
Setting Up the Notebook Inserting a Battery Pack If your notebook shipped without an optional battery pack, proceed to the next section, “Opening the Notebook.” If your notebook shipped with a battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface. 2. -
Page 10: Opening The Notebook
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 Getting Started Setting Up the Notebook 1–3... -
Page 11: Connecting The Notebook To External Power
Setting Up the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC power connector 1 . 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 , then into an electrical outlet 3 . - Page 12 Compaq recommends that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light turns off. (A partially charged new battery...
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Page 13: Turning On The Notebook
Setting Up the Notebook 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: ■... -
Page 14: Setting Up The Software
Setting Up the Software A prompt to set up the software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time. Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the on-screen instructions, read the following caution and other installation information. -
Page 15: Turning Off The Notebook
Setting Up the Notebook Turning Off the Notebook Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown procedure: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. If the notebook does not respond to the Windows shutdown procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures: ■... -
Page 16: Obtaining Ergonomic And Safety Information
Obtaining Ergonomic and Safety Information To learn more about protecting yourself, your work, and your notebook from electrical and other risks: ■ Read the ergonomic and safety information in the printed Safety & Comfort Guide included with the notebook. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Documentation Library CD. -
Page 17: Beginning To Use The Notebook
Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional Settings 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 > Control Panel >... -
Page 18: Protecting The Notebook Against Viruses
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair damage they have caused. Compaq strongly recommends that you install optional antivirus software before using a modem or network connection. Antivirus software is available from most computer or electronics retailers. -
Page 19: Installing Optional Software
Installing Optional Software Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook. Instructions for using the CD are provided next in this chapter. If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to the Documentation Library CD, the following information may be helpful:... -
Page 20: Using The Documentation Library Cd
Beginning to Use the Notebook Using the Documentation Library CD The Documentation Library CD is included with all notebook models. Inserting the Documentation Library CD To insert the Documentation Library CD into the optical drive: 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. -
Page 21: Accessing The Documentation Library Menu
Accessing the Documentation Library Menu Typically, when the Documentation Library CD is inserted into the optical drive, the CD menu is displayed on the screen after a pause of up to several seconds. If the menu is not displayed, for example, if AutoPlay is disabled, you can display the menu manually: 1. -
Page 22: Selecting A Guide
■ Using Standby and Hibernation and selecting power preferences ■ Using CD and DVD software ■ Updating or restoring Compaq software ■ Using the Setup and Support utilities ■ Caring for the notebook and drives ■ Preparing the notebook for transport ■... -
Page 23: Finding A Topic Within A Guide
For Information About These Topics ■ Using an internal modem ■ Using a network connection ■ Using modem ■ Selecting a command set for your notebook Using AT commands with a Conexant modem Using AT commands with a Lucent/Agere modem *Available in English only. -
Page 24: Contacting Compaq
Compaq. Using Compaq Help & Support To access Compaq Help & Support, select Start > Help and Support, then select a link. Links to support features within the notebook and to specific areas of the Compaq Web site are provided. -
Page 25: Taking The Notebook To A Service Provider
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider In addition to providing the information listed in the preceding section, “Preparing to Call Technical Support,” be sure to delete all passwords or to disclose all passwords to the service provider. Getting Started Beginning to Use the Notebook 2–9... -
Page 26: Hardware Components
Display Display Display release latch Getting Started Hardware Components Opens the notebook. 3–1... -
Page 27: Pointing Device And Speakers
Hardware Components Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and Speakers TouchPad* Left and right TouchPad buttons* Stereo speakers (2) *This table describes default settings. For information about changing pointing device functions, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Device and Keyboard” chapter. 3–2 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. -
Page 28: Top
Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent Top: Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Power/standby light Battery light Vent* *The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the rear panel and the underside of the notebook. Getting Started Hardware Components On: Power is turned on. -
Page 29: Panel Lights
Hardware Components Panel Lights Top: Panel Lights Wireless LAN activity light AC adapter light IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Num lock light Caps lock light *For information about using the internal keypad, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Device and Keyboard”... -
Page 30: Power Controls
Power Controls Top: Power Controls Power button* Display switch* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button or display switch, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter. Getting Started When the notebook is: ■... -
Page 31: Keys
Hardware Components Keys ✎ Key availability and location varies by region and model. Top: Keys Function keys (12) Keypad keys (15)* Microsoft logo keys (2) Applications key *For information about using hotkeys or keypad keys, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Device and Keyboard”... -
Page 32: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Rear Panel: Connectors and Infrared Port Infrared port (available on select models) Parallel connector (available on select models) External monitor connector USB connectors (4) AC power connector Getting Started Hardware Components Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. -
Page 33: Jacks, Fan And Vent
Hardware Components Jacks, Fan and Vent Rear Panel: Jacks, Fan, and Vent RJ-45 network jack (available on select models) Composite TV-out jack RJ-11 telephone jack Fan and vent* *The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are above the keyboard and on the underside of the notebook. -
Page 34: Left Side
Left Side Left Side Security cable slot Hard drive bay 1394 connector (available on select models) Getting Started Hardware Components Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Holds the internal hard drive. Connects an optional 1394 device such as a camcorder. 3–9... -
Page 35: Right Side
Hardware Components Right Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Right Side: Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Volume buttons (2) Microphone jack Audio-out jack 3–10 Adjust, mute, or restore system volume. ■ To decrease volume, press the decrease volume button. ■ To increase volume, press the increase volume button. -
Page 36: Optical Drive And Pc Card Slot
Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Right Side: Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Optical drive* PC Card eject button (available on models with a PC Card slot) PC Card slot (available on select models) *The type of optical drive, for example a CD, DVD, or combination CD/DVD drive, varies by model. -
Page 37: Underside
Hardware Components Underside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Underside: Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Battery bay* Battery pack release latch* Battery pack locking latches (2)* Hard drive retaining screws (4) *All models support a battery pack and include a battery bay, battery pack release latch, 2 battery pack locking latches, and a battery light (The battery light is illustrated earlier in this chapter). -
Page 38: Memory Compartment And Vent
Memory Compartment and Vent Underside: Memory Compartment and Vent Memory compartment Vent* *The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are above the keyboard and on the rear panel of the notebook. Getting Started Hardware Components Contains 2 memory slots for PC2100-compliant memory modules. -
Page 39: Labels
You will need the serial number if you call Compaq customer support. Lists the countries in which a modem has been approved for use. Lists the countries in which a wireless device has been approved for use. -
Page 40: Additional Standard Components
Your notebook includes the following CDs for restoring software and accessing product documentation: ■ A Compaq QuickRestore CD contains all the software included in the factory image. Restoring from the CD reformats the hard drive and returns the notebook to the factory image. -
Page 41: Cables And Cord
Hardware Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components: Cables and Cord Modem cable (included with select models) Network cable (included with select models) Power cord* *Power cords vary in appearance by region. 3–16 Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. -
Page 42: Adapters And Battery Pack
Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Battery Pack AC adapter* Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) Battery pack (included with select models) *AC adapters vary by region. Getting Started Hardware Components Converts AC power to DC power. - Page 43 1394 connector 3–9 AC adapter AC power connector 3–7 connecting 1–2 light 3–4 location 1–4 AC power connector connecting 1–2 location 3–7 Acrobat Reader 2–7 installing 2–5 adapter See also AC adapter adapter AC 3–17 country-specific modem 3–17 Japan-specific outlet 3–17 antivirus software 2–2 applications key 3–6 applications.
- Page 44 2–6 inserting 2–4 Certificate of Authenticity label 3–14 Class B designation (FCC) 1–9 closing the notebook 3–5 commands, AT 3–15 Compaq customer support 2–6 2–8 Compaq utilities 2–3 See also software compartment, memory 3–13 composite TV-out jack 3–8 Conexant Command Set (Advanced Users Only) guide 2–7...
- Page 45 IDE drive light 3–4 location 3–9 retaining screws 3–12 Hardware Guide 2–6 help contacting Compaq 2–8 Documentation Library CD 2–5 Hibernation 3–5 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light 3–4 identifying components additional 3–16 display 3–1 left side 3–9 rear panel 3–7 right side 3–10...
- Page 46 IDE drive 3–4 num lock 3–4 power/standby 3–3 wireless LAN activity 3–4 line-out jack 3–10 lock, security cable 3–9 locked system contacting Compaq 2–8 emergency shutdown procedures 1–8 Lucent/Agere Command Set (Advanced Users Only) guide 2–7 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 2–6 memory compartment 3–13...
- Page 47 3–7 passwords 2–9 PC Card eject button 3–11 slot 3–11 phone numbers, Compaq 2–8 pointing device 3–2 port, infrared 3–7 power AC power connector 3–7 button 3–5 connecting the notebook to external 1–4 cord 3–16 power/standby light 3–3 running the notebook on battery 1–5...
- Page 48 2–3 installing 2–3 restoring 3–15 vents, fan 3–3 3–8 viruses, computer 2–2 volume buttons 3–10 Web site, Compaq 2–8 Windows applications key 3–6 wireless LAN, internal documentation 2–2 wireless certification label 3–14 wireless LAN activity light 3–4 Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet 2–8...
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