Compaq Evo N610c Series Getting Started
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Getting Started
Evo Notebook N610c Series
Document Part Number: 279359-001
July 2002
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
identify the exterior components of the notebook, find and install
the latest versions of Compaq software, and find additional
information and support.
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Page 1: Getting Started
Evo Notebook N610c Series Document Part Number: 279359-001 July 2002 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, identify the exterior components of the notebook, find and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and find additional information and support. - Page 2 Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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: Table Of Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware ......1–1 Setting Up the Software ......1–4 Installing Optional Applications . - Page 4 Contacting Technical Support ..... 3–3 Updating Compaq Software..... . . 3–4 Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD .
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Page 5: Hardware And Software Setup
Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: Setup must begin with connecting the notebook to AC power. To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power. - Page 6 Hardware and Software Setup Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1 . Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3 . (Power cords and outlets vary by country.) Connecting the notebook to external power 2.
- Page 7 3. Turn on the notebook by sliding and releasing the power switch 1 . Turning on the notebook When the notebook is turned on: The power/standby light 2 turns on. The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the battery light 3 turns on.
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Page 8: Setting Up The Software
❏ An operating system available during initial setup is enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is deleted, the enhancements are also deleted. During the setup process, you must accept the End User License Agreement to continue. -
Page 9: Installing Optional Applications
✎ To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon > Next. After viewing the utility information, select Cancel. Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup... -
Page 10: Notebook Support And Safety Tips
After setting up the software, locate the support and safety information included with your notebook. View Compaq Help and Support by selecting Start > Compaq Info Center > Compaq Help and Support. This area provides links to the Compaq Web site where you can: ❏... - Page 11 Confirming Hibernation Setting ✎ Hibernation is an energy-saving feature enabled at the factory that can be initiated by you or by the system. This feature protects your notebook by saving all information in RAM (random access memory) to a hibernation file on the hard drive and shutting down the notebook.
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Page 12: Look At The Notebook
Display Components Identifying display components Display release latch MultiPort Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Opens the notebook. Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth, 802.11 wireless LAN, or PC Smart Card Reader module. 2–1... -
Page 13: Pointing Device Components
A Look at the Notebook Pointing Device Components Pointing Stick Model Identifying pointing stick components EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Stick Left and right pointing-stick buttons Scroll pointing-stick button 2–2 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. -
Page 14: Touchpad Model
TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad Left and right TouchPad buttons Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. -
Page 15: Dual Pointing Device Model
A Look at the Notebook Dual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device components Pointing stick Left and right pointing-stick buttons TouchPad Left and right TouchPad buttons 2–4 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse. -
Page 16: Top Components
Top Components Speakers and Memory Compartment Identifying the speakers and memory compartment Stereo speakers (2) Memory expansion compartment Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Produce stereo sound. Contains 2 memory expansion slots for optional memory expansion boards. 2–5... -
Page 17: Lights
A Look at the Notebook Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebook 2–6 Getting Started... - Page 18 Lights (Continued) Caps lock light Scroll lock light Num lock light Power/standby light Battery light IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Diskette drive light Getting Started A Look at the Notebook On: Caps lock is on. On: Scroll lock is on. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
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Page 19: Buttons, Keys And Switches
A Look at the Notebook Buttons, Keys and Switches Identifying buttons, keys and switches on the top of the notebook Standby button Easy Access Buttons (4) Power switch Applications key Display release latch recesses (2) Microsoft logo key ✎ This table describes default settings. For more information about optional power settings, refer on this CD to the “Power”... -
Page 20: Left Side Components
Left Side Components Identifying left side components Exhaust vent Hard drive bay PC Card slots (2) PC Card eject buttons (2) Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Allows airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. -
Page 21: Right Side Components
A Look at the Notebook Right Side Components Identifying right side components Security cable slot MultiBay RJ-11 jack 2–10 Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Supports an optional MultiBay device, such as a drive or battery pack. Connects the modem cable. Getting Started... -
Page 22: Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components Identifying front panel components Infrared port Intake vent Volume buttons (2) Stereo speaker/headphone (line-out) jack Microphone Microphone jack Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Links another IrDA-compliant device for wireless communication. Allows airflow to cool internal components. -
Page 23: Rear Panel Components
A Look at the Notebook Rear Panel Components Identifying rear panel components DC power connector Keyboard/pointing device (PS/2) connector Parallel connector USB connectors (2) RJ-45 jack External monitor connector Serial connector S-video-out jack 2–12 Connects an AC Adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power Adapter, or DC cable. -
Page 24: Bottom Components
Bottom Components Identifying bottom components ✎ The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label 9 may vary by model and configuration. Bottom Components MultiBay recess MultiBay release latch System label Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Provides a grip area for removing an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay. - Page 25 Battery release latch Battery bay 2–14 (Continued) Identifies the notebook. ✎ You may need this number if you call Compaq customer support. Helps secure the notebook to a Port Replicator. Provide airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.
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Page 26: Additional Standard Components
Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and the notebook hardware configuration ordered. The following illustration and table identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. ✎ This illustration does not include printed documentation or components such as the hard drive and primary battery pack, which ship inside notebook bays identified in previous sections. - Page 27 A Look at the Notebook Additional Standard Components Power cord Modem cable Country-specific modem adapter (included with internal modem models by region as required) Network cable AC Adapter Weight saver Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) 2–16 Connects the AC Adapter to an AC electrical outlet.
- Page 28 Additional Standard Components Documentation Library CD QuickRestore kit Bag containing 2 spare pointing stick caps (pointing stick and dual pointing device models only) Getting Started A Look at the Notebook (Continued) Contains the following guides: Hardware Guide Software Guide Modem and Networking Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) Maintenance, Shipping...
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Page 29: How To Get Information, Help And Updates
Feature guides on these topics: ❏ Software Guide—describes Compaq software, including details about power and security features. ❏ Modem and Networking guide—provides details about modem connections and equipment. -
Page 30: Viewing Guides On The Cd
How to Get Information, Help and Updates Regulatory and Safety Notices—includes governmental agency information. Safety & Comfort Guide—describes the best ways to set up a safe and comfortable work environment, including ergonomic and safety information. Viewing Guides on the CD To view a guide: 1. -
Page 31: Contacting Technical Support
If you cannot solve a problem using the documentation provided with the notebook, you may need to call technical support. Refer to Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook, for the phone number of a Compaq office near you, or visit: http://www.compaq.com... -
Page 32: Updating Compaq Software
To update Compaq software: 1. Obtain the Compaq Support Software CD. 2. Download software updates from the Compaq Web site. Prepare for any software update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model. Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. -
Page 33: Obtaining The Compaq Support Software Cd
The CD includes device drivers, ROM updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Compaq Support Software CD or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the CD, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. -
Page 34: Computer Setup
Windows. Downloading Software from Compaq 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™. Other ROM updates may be provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. -
Page 35: Downloading System Rom
Do not shut down the notebook. Do not remove or insert a drive. To download and install a system ROM: 1. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook. For home and small office products or corporate products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/support... -
Page 36: Downloading Other Softpaqs
How to Get Information, Help and Updates 6. In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the system ROM update. The system ROM installation begins. 7. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 37: Restoring Software
Restoring Software The QuickRestore kit included with the notebook provides all the software that shipped preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook and instructions for restoring it. You can use QuickRestore to install or reinstall individual software items, such as applications, or to restore the entire notebook factory image. -
Page 38: Installing A Retail Version Of An Operating System
CAUTION: Replacing an operating system enhanced by Compaq with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all Compaq enhancements. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements may result in an unresponsive system. In other cases, complete USB support may become unavailable. - Page 39 Documentation Library 3–1 QuickRestore kit 3–9 CD drive (optional) 2–7 Certificate of Authenticity label 1–4 commands, modem 3–1 Compaq Help and Support 1–6 Compaq Support Software CD 3–5 Compaq telephone numbers 3–3 Compaq Web site accessing 1–6 obtaining worldwide telephone numbers from 3–3...
- Page 40 2–12 family, identifying notebook 3–5 FCC (Federal Communications Commision) 1–6 hard drive 2–7 hard drive bay 2–7 Hardware Guide 3–1 help accessing Compaq support 1–6 helpline 3–3 Hibernation defined 1–7 enabling 1–7 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light 2–7 identifying components bottom 2–13...
- Page 41 left side 2–9 pointing device (dual pointing stick/TouchPad models) 2–4 pointing device (pointing stick models) 2–2 pointing device (TouchPad models) 2–3 rear panel 2–12 right side 2–10 shipped with computer 2–15 top (buttons, keys, and switches) 2–8 top (lights) 2–6 top (speakers and memory compartment) 2–5 jack...
- Page 42 3–5 num lock light 2–7 opening the computer 1–2 operating system choosing, during initial setup 1–4 enhanced by Compaq 1–4 installing retail version of 3–10 Product Key number 2–14 reinstalling 3–9 overhead projector (optional) connector 2–12 parallel connector identifying 2–12...
- Page 43 Safety & Comfort Guide 3–2 scroll lock light 2–7 serial connector identifying 2–12 serial number label 2–14 series, identifying notebook 3–5 Setup Compaq Software icon 1–5 SoftPaq defined 3–6 downloading and installing 3–6 software Adobe Acrobat Reader 3–2 Compaq Support Software CD subscription 3–5...
- Page 44 Index weight saver 2–16 Windows application key 2–8 worldwide telephone numbers 3–3 Index–6 Zip drive (optional) 2–7 Getting Started...