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Hardware Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 355390-001
November 2003
This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which might
be helpful when traveling with the notebook.

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  • Page 1 Hardware Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355390-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which might be helpful when traveling with the notebook.
  • Page 2 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Hardware Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition November 2003 Reference Number: R3000 Document Part Number: 355390-001...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Hardware Components Identifying Parts of the Notebook ....1–1 Display ........1–1 TouchPad .
  • Page 4 Contents Hotkey Quick Reference ..... . 2–4 Hotkey Procedures......2–5 Hotkey Commands .
  • Page 5 Contents Using Drive Media......4–4 Avoiding Standby and Hibernation ....4–4 Displaying Media Contents .
  • Page 6 Contents 6 External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device ..... 6–1 Connecting a USB Device ......6–2 Using a USB Device .
  • Page 7 Contents Using Digital Media Cards (Select Models) ..8–5 Inserting an Optional Digital Media Card ..8–6 Removing an Optional Digital Media Card..8–7 Disabling an Optional Digital Media Card .
  • Page 8: Hardware Components

    Hardware Components Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and by model. This guide includes illustrations for the different models and features. In each section, refer to the illustrations that closely match your notebook. The illustrations in Chapter 1 identify the standard external features included in most notebook models.
  • Page 9: Touchpad

    Hardware Components TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons buttons on an external mouse. TouchPad on/off button Turns TouchPad on or off. TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled.
  • Page 10: Top Components

    Hardware Components Top Components Power Lights Component Description Power button light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Power/Standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
  • Page 11: Keyboard And Drive Lights

    Hardware Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is on.* IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or the Electronics) light; also optical drive bay is being accessed.
  • Page 12: Power And Volume Controls

    Hardware Components Power and Volume Controls Component Description Power button* When the notebook is: ■ Off, press the button to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press the button to initiate Hibernation. ■ In Standby, briefly press the button to resume from Standby.
  • Page 13: Wireless On/Off Button And Application Keys

    Hardware Components Wireless On/Off Button and Application Keys Component Description Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Windows logo key Displays Windows Start menu.
  • Page 14: Function And Keypad Keys

    Hardware Components Function and Keypad Keys Component Description Fn key Combines with the function keys to perform additional system and application tasks. For example, pressing Fn+F8 increases screen brightness. Function keys (11)* Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the Fn key, function keys F1 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
  • Page 15: Front Components

    Hardware Components Front Components Component Description Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Power/Standby light On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Display release latch Opens the notebook. IDE (Integrated Drive On: The internal hard drive or optical Electronics) light;...
  • Page 16 Hardware Components Battery light On: Battery pack is charging. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is applied. Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection.
  • Page 17: Rear Components

    Hardware Components Rear Components Component Description Power connector Connects an AC adapter. Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. Additional vents are on the bottom of the notebook. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or...
  • Page 18: Left-Side Components

    Hardware Components Left-Side Components Component Description Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. 5-in-1 Memory Reader and Supports 5 optional digital media light (select models)
  • Page 19 Hardware Components USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices, such as printers. Three drive configurations: Digital Bay: Supports optional optional Digital Bay, optional pocket-sized Digital Drive. diskette drive, no drive Diskette drive: Supports standard 1.4-MB diskette. No drive: No drive bay is installed. ■...
  • Page 20: Right-Side Components

    Hardware Components Right-Side Components Component Description Wireless on/off light On: Wireless functionality is enabled, but wireless connection might not be configured. Off: No wireless device is active. Volume buttons (3) and Decrease, mute, and increase the system audio mute light volume: ■...
  • Page 21 Hardware Components Audio-in microphone jack Connects an optional external microphone. USB connector Connects an optional USB device, such as a printer. 1394 connector Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, (select models) such as a camcorder. Infrared port Provides wireless communication (select models) between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
  • Page 22: Bottom Components

    Hardware Components Bottom Components Component Description Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. Battery bay Holds the battery pack. (Battery shipment and type vary by model.) Exhaust vents Allow airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent.
  • Page 23: Labels

    Hardware Components Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside of the battery compartment provide information you might need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling abroad with the notebook. ■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N).
  • Page 24: Additional Standard Components

    Hardware Components Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by geographic region and by model. The following illustrations and tables identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Documentation Library CD Your notebook Documentation Library CD includes the following guides: ■...
  • Page 25: Cords, Cables And Adapters

    Hardware Components Cords, Cables and Adapters Component Description Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. AC adapter** Converts AC power to DC power. Modem cables Connects the modem to an (select models)* RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.
  • Page 26: Touchpad And Keyboard

    TouchPad and Keyboard Using the TouchPad The TouchPad duplicates the functions of an optional external mouse. ■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface 1 in the direction you want to move the cursor. ✎ If the cursor continues to move after you take your finger off the TouchPad, wait a few seconds for the cursor to stop moving.
  • Page 27: Setting Touchpad Preferences

    TouchPad and Keyboard Setting TouchPad Preferences The TouchPad is supported by the mouse software in the operating system. To access the Mouse Properties window, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Among the settings you can select are: ■...
  • Page 28: Using The Hotkeys

    TouchPad and Keyboard Using the Hotkeys ✎ In this guide, the function keys are capitalized ( ). The Fn, F5 function keys on your keyboard might be lowercase ( fn, f5 key 1 and one of Hotkeys are preset combinations of the the function keys 2.
  • Page 29: Hotkey Quick Reference

    TouchPad and Keyboard Hotkey Quick Reference The following table identifies the hotkey functions set at the factory. Default Function Hotkey Open Help and Support Center. Fn+F1 Not used. Fn+F2 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Fn+F3 Switch display image. Fn+F4 Initiate Standby. Fn+F5 Initiate QuickLock.
  • Page 30: Hotkey Procedures

    Open Help and Support Center (Fn+F1) The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook.
  • Page 31 TouchPad and Keyboard Initiate Standby (Fn+F5) hotkey is set by default to initiate Standby. Fn+F5 ■ When the notebook is on, press the hotkey to initiate Fn+F5 Standby. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved.
  • Page 32 TouchPad and Keyboard Decrease Screen Brightness (Fn+F7) Press the hotkey to decrease the brightness of the notebook Fn+F7 screen. Decreasing brightness conserves power. Increase Screen Brightness (Fn+F8) Press the hotkey to increase the brightness of the Fn+F8 notebook screen. Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (Fn+F9) If an audio CD or DVD is inserted into the optical drive, press hotkey to play it.
  • Page 33: Keypad

    TouchPad and Keyboard Keypad The notebook has an internal numeric keypad and supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Keypad The keypad consists of 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
  • Page 34 TouchPad and Keyboard Turning the Keypad On and Off 1 on the notebook to When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk turn the keypad on. When the keypad is on, press on the Fn+num lk notebook (or the key on an external keypad) to turn num lock the keypad off.
  • Page 35 TouchPad and Keyboard Switching Key Functions on the Keypad You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the keypad between the standard function and the keypad function by using key or the key combination. Fn+shift ■ To make a standard key function as a keypad key (when the keypad is turned off), press and hold the key while pressing the keypad key.
  • Page 36: Battery Packs

    Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC power source, always preferring AC power. If the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power, the notebook will switch to battery power only if the AC adapter is disconnected from the notebook.
  • Page 37: Inserting Or Removing The Battery Pack

    Battery Packs Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: When removing a battery pack that is the only power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook to prevent loss of work. To insert or remove a battery pack: ■...
  • Page 38: Charging A Battery Pack

    Battery Packs Charging a Battery Pack The battery pack automatically charges when the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter. The battery pack charges whether the notebook is powered off or in use, but it charges faster when the notebook is powered off. When the notebook is in use, charging will take longer, depending on system activity.
  • Page 39: Accessing The Battery Charge Display

    Battery Packs Accessing the Battery Charge Display To see the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. ✎ If the Power Meter icon is placed on the taskbar, it will change shape according to whether a battery pack or AC power is the primary power source.
  • Page 40: Managing Low-Battery Conditions

    Battery Packs Managing Low-Battery Conditions It is important to respond to a low-battery or critical low-battery condition. This section describes default battery settings and ways to protect your work in a low-battery condition. Identifying a Low-Battery Condition When the battery pack is the only power source for the notebook and drops to 5 percent of a full charge, the notebook has reached a low-battery condition.
  • Page 41: Verifying Hibernation Settings

    Battery Packs Verifying Hibernation Settings Hibernation, enabled by default, is an important safeguard in low-battery situations. To verify that Hibernation is enabled, access the Power Meter icon, or: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate. Make sure that the Enable Hibernate support check box is selected.
  • Page 42: Calibrating A Battery Pack

    Battery Packs 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. However, make sure that the battery pack is fully charged, especially if it is the only power source.
  • Page 43: Discharging The Battery Pack

    Battery Packs Discharging the Battery Pack Disabling Hibernation To fully discharge the battery pack, disable Hibernation temporarily. To disable Hibernation: » Select the Power Meter icon on the taskbar or access Power Options > Hibernate, and clear the Enable Hibernate support check box.
  • Page 44: Battery Conservation Procedures And Settings

    Battery Packs 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 off. ✎ 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 45: Storing A Battery Pack

    Battery Packs ■ Unplug external devices not connected to external power when you are not using them. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card or a digital media card that you are not using. ■ Decreasing screen brightness by pressing saves power.
  • Page 46: Disposing Of A Used Battery Pack

    ■ In Europe, dispose of or recycle battery packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq partners, or their agents. ■ In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers...
  • Page 47: Drives

    Drives About Drive Terms Hard drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers. A hard drive is sometimes called a hard disk drive. Optional disk drives (select models) include diskette drives. A diskette drive is sometimes called a floppy disk drive or floppy drive.
  • Page 48 Drives Depending on your model, the notebook can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table. Optical Drive Read Write CD-ROM DVD-ROM DVD/CD-RW combo Yes, but only CD media DVD+RW/R and CD-RW combo Optional HP USB Digital Drives (select models) are pocket-sized, SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card drives for storing and transferring files such as digital pictures, music, video, or large data files.
  • Page 49: Caring For Drives And Drive Media

    Drives Caring for Drives and Drive Media Drives and drive media are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Cautions that concern specific procedures are included with the procedures. Caring for Drives Ä...
  • Page 50: Caring For Drive Media

    Drives Caring for Drive Media Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive media: ■ Do not open the metal shutter of a diskette or touch the disk within the diskette case. ■ Do not expose a diskette to a strong magnetic field, such as the security field used by a walk-through security device or a handheld security wand.
  • Page 51: Displaying Media Contents

    Drives Displaying Media Contents AutoPlay, sometimes called Autorun, is a feature of the operating system. AutoPlay displays the contents of your media on the screen when you insert a CD or DVD into an optical drive and close the tray. AutoPlay is enabled by default, but can be disabled.
  • Page 52: Adding A Drive To The System

    Drives 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. Hard drive capacity can also be added with a microdrive PC Card or an external hard drive.
  • Page 53: Using The Ide Drive Light

    Drives Using the IDE Drive Light The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light turns on when the internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. The light is also referred to as the hard drive/optical drive activity light. Identifying the IDE drive light Hardware Guide 4–7...
  • Page 54: Inserting And Removing Drive Media

    Drives Inserting and Removing Drive Media Ä CAUTION: To avoid playback distortion or damage to optical media, stop the CD or DVD and exit media software before inserting or removing an optical drive. Inserting a CD or DVD 1. Turn on the notebook. 2.
  • Page 55: Removing A Cd Or Dvd (With Power)

    Drives Removing a CD or DVD (With Power) 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull the tray out until it is fully extended 2. 3.
  • Page 56: Removing A Cd Or Dvd (Without Power)

    Drives Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power) If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the drive will not work. To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button: 1.
  • Page 57: Inserting A Diskette (Select Models)

    Drives Inserting a Diskette (Select Models) To insert a diskette into a diskette drive, gently slide the diskette, label side up, into the drive until it clicks into place. The media eject button extends when the diskette is correctly inserted. Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive Removing a Diskette (Select Models) To remove a diskette from a diskette drive:...
  • Page 58: Installing An Optional Hp Usb Digital Drive

    Drives Installing an Optional HP USB Digital Drive (Select Models) Optional HP USB Digital Drives are pocket-sized, SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card drives for storing and transferring files such as digital pictures, music, video, or data files. An HP USB Digital Drive can be connected to the optional Digital Bay or to the USB port.
  • Page 59: Installing An Optional Sd Memory Card

    Drives Installing an Optional SD Memory Card To install an SD Memory Card into the Digital Drive: 1. Remove the cap of the Digital Drive. 2. Insert an SD Memory Card into the SD slot of the Digital Drive. Hardware Guide 4–13...
  • Page 60: Connecting An Optional Digital Drive To The Usb Port

    Drives Connecting an Optional Digital Drive to the USB Port The optional Digital Drive can be connected to the USB port with the USB cable either retracted or extended. To connect the Digital Drive with the USB cable retracted: 1. Ensure that you have installed an SD Memory Card into the Digital Drive.
  • Page 61 Drives To connect the optional Digital Drive with the USB cable extended: 1. Rotate the USB cable until it is fully extended. Extending the USB Cable Hardware Guide 4–15...
  • Page 62 Drives 2. Insert the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your notebook. Connecting the extended USB cable to the USB Port 4–16 Hardware Guide...
  • Page 63: Inserting An Optional Digital Drive Into An Optional Digital Bay

    Drives Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into an Optional Digital Bay To insert an optional Digital Drive into the optional Digital Bay: 1. Ensure that you have installed an SD Memory Card into the Digital Drive. 2. Gently insert the Digital Drive, label side up, into the Digital Bay until the drive clicks into place.
  • Page 64: Removing An Optional Digital Drive From An Optional Digital Bay

    Drives Removing an Optional Digital Drive from an Optional Digital Bay To remove the optional Digital Drive from the optional Digital Bay: 1. Press the Digital Drive release button 1 to eject the Digital Drive. 2. Remove the Digital Drive from the bay 2. Removing the Digital Drive from the Digital Bay Finding Optional Drive Software Information...
  • Page 65: Audio And Video

    Audio and Video Adjusting Volume Volume can be adjusted by using the volume buttons on the notebook or by accessing the volume control software. Volume adjustment is also available within some applications. Using the Volume Buttons To adjust volume using the volume buttons: ■...
  • Page 66: Using The Volume Control Icon

    Audio and Video Using the Volume Control Icon To place the Volume Control icon on the taskbar, select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Volume. Select the Place Volume icon in the taskbar check box. To adjust volume, select the icon.
  • Page 67: Connecting An Audio Device

    Audio and Video Connecting an Audio Device Identifying Audio Jacks The notebook has 2 audio jacks: Identifying audio jacks Using the Microphone Jack Your notebook is equipped with a stereo microphone jack. Using sound recording application software and an external, stereo microphone allows for stereo (dual channel) recordings and stereo playbacks.
  • Page 68: Using The Audio-Out Jack

    Audio and Video Using the Audio-Out Jack Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones or a headset. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a monaural plug into the audio-out jack. When connecting a device to the audio-out jack: ■...
  • Page 69: Connecting An S-Video Device

    Audio and Video Connecting an S-Video Device Connecting the Audio The S-Video-out jack supports video signals only. If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your notebook and displaying it on your television screen, you will need a standard 3.5-mm audio cable available from most computer or electronics retailers.
  • Page 70: Turning A Video Device On And Off

    Audio and Video Turning a Video Device On and Off When an S-Video device is turned on, an image is displayed. When the device is off, an image is not displayed. To turn on a video device, use one of the following methods: ■...
  • Page 71 Audio and Video To change the color television format: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display > Settings. Select the Advanced button and then the ATI Displays tab. 2. Select the TV button, and then select the Format tab. 3.
  • Page 72: External Device Connections

    External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device The jacks, connectors, and ports described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about which jack, connector, or port to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the device documentation, the operating system Help files, or the...
  • Page 73: Connecting A Usb Device

    External Device Connections Connecting a USB Device USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook. A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered.
  • Page 74: Using A Usb Device

    External Device Connections Using a USB Device USB devices function in the system the same way as comparable non-USB devices do, with one exception: by default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is loaded. Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional do support USB.
  • Page 75: Setting Up An Infrared Transmission

    External Device Connections ■ Software applications being used ■ Interference or obstruction between devices ✎ Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and must have an unobstructed line of sight. Linking to an infrared device Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software, refer to the operating system Help files.
  • Page 76: Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared

    External Device Connections ■ 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, headphones, or audio device) do not aim at either port. ■...
  • Page 77: Connecting An Optional Cable Lock

    External Device Connections 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. To install a security cable lock: 1. Loop the security cable 1 around a secured object. 2.
  • Page 78: Modem And Network Connections

    Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (Select Models) Some notebook models include an RJ-11 telephone jack, modem cable, and a preinstalled V.92 modem. You can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive email messages, and use your notebook to send and receive faxes.
  • Page 79 Modem and Network Connections Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 network jack. Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to a digital line can permanently damage the modem.
  • Page 80: Connecting The Modem To An Rj-11 Jack

    Modem and Network Connections Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Refer to the following illustration to connect an RJ-11 modem cable. Connecting the RJ-11 modem cable Hardware Guide 7–3...
  • Page 81: Connecting The Modem With An Adapter

    Modem and Network Connections Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the RJ-11 cable outside the country in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. For more details about using your notebook internationally, refer to the Modem and Networking guide on this CD.
  • Page 82: Special Restrictions In Certain Countries

    Modem and Network Connections Special Restrictions in Certain Countries ■ Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you must wait before trying again differ from country to country.
  • Page 83: Connecting To A Local Area Network (Lan)

    Modem and Network Connections To change your modem settings: ■ Control Panel. Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel to change modem settings by selecting Start > Control Select Phone and Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Modem Options from the left hand panel. On the Modems tab, select Properties to set connection speeds, or on the Dialing Rules tab, select Edit to set dialing options.
  • Page 84 Modem and Network Connections To connect to a LAN: 1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections. 2. Plug the purchased network cable into the notebook RJ-45 jack 1. 3. Plug the other end into the LAN network jack 2. 4.
  • Page 85: Turning A Network Connection Off And On

    Modem and Network Connections 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, and then disconnect the network cable. ■...
  • Page 86 Modem and Network Connections A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical “wired” network, but also provides for “roaming.” To roam, the notebook must be connected to the network by radio rather than through cables. This connection allows you to move from place to place within the network—from your office to a conference room, for example—and remain on the network the entire time.
  • Page 87: Turning Wireless Communication On And Off

    Modem and Network Connections Turning Wireless Communication On and Off Wireless networks and cellular modems are examples of devices that use wireless communication. The use of some devices might be restricted in certain situations or environments, such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning on your notebook wireless networking.
  • Page 88: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Modem and Network Connections Putting the notebook in Standby or Hibernation, or shutting it down, also turns off the wireless function. Pressing the Wireless On/Off button Connecting to a Wireless Network You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you can connect directly to other computers in an “ad hoc”...
  • Page 89: Checking The Wireless Connection Status

    Modem and Network Connections Checking the Wireless Connection Status If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects. To check the status of your wireless connection: » Open Network and Internet Connections in Control Panel, and then select the connection. Making Bluetooth Wireless Connections (Select Models) If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities,...
  • Page 90: Hardware Upgrades

    To order notebook hardware or to learn more about upgrades and accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. You can contact an authorized dealer, reseller, or Compaq service provider by referring to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet (English only) included with the notebook.
  • Page 91: Using Pc Cards

    Hardware Upgrades Using PC Cards An optional PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards, which will vary by notebook model.
  • Page 92: Inserting A Pc Card

    Hardware Upgrades Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors, use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. 1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook.
  • Page 93: Stopping And Removing A Pc Card

    Hardware Upgrades Stopping and Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. ✎ Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. 1.
  • Page 94: Using Digital Media Cards (Select Models)

    Hardware Upgrades Using Digital Media Cards (Select Models) Optional digital media cards are removable storage devices that provide a convenient method of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as PDAs, cameras, and other memory card-equipped PCs. The 5-in-1 Memory Reader supports the following digital media formats: ■...
  • Page 95: Inserting An Optional Digital Media Card

    Hardware Upgrades Inserting an Optional Digital Media Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital media card connectors, use minimal pressure when inserting a digital media card into a Memory Reader. To insert a digital media card: 1. Hold the digital media card label-side up (finger-side up for SD cards) with the connectors facing the notebook.
  • Page 96: Removing An Optional Digital Media Card

    Hardware Upgrades Removing an Optional Digital Media Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the digital media card before removing it. To remove an optional digital media card: 1. Stop the card by closing all files and applications that are using it.
  • Page 97: Disabling An Optional Digital Media Card

    Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional memory module approved by Compaq. The notebook contains 2 memory slots, one of which is accessible for an optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module upgrade.
  • Page 98: Removing Or Inserting A Memory Module

    The hard drive bay and the memory compartment are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by an authorized Compaq service provider. Å...
  • Page 99 Hardware Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook upside down. 6. Loosen the screw that secures the memory compartment cover 1, and then tilt and remove the cover 2. Opening the memory compartment 8–10 Hardware Guide...
  • Page 100 Hardware 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 up.) b. Grasp the edges of the memory module and gently pull it out of the memory slot 2.
  • Page 101 Hardware Upgrades To insert a memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the module with the keyed area in the expansion slot 1. b. From a 45-degree angle, press the module into the slot until it is seated 2. c.
  • Page 102 Hardware Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook. 9. Tilt the cover down until it is seated 1. 10. Reinsert and tighten the screw that secures the cover to the notebook 2.
  • Page 103: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Hard Drive Remove the hard drive only for replacement. To replace the primary hard drive: 1. Save your work and shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly press the power button.
  • Page 104 Hardware Upgrades 7. Remove the hard drive assembly from the bay. 8. Remove the 4 hard drive bracket screws 1. 9. Remove the hard drive from the bracket 2. Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket Hardware Guide 8–15...
  • Page 105 Hardware Upgrades 10. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive bracket 1. 11. Replace the 4 hard drive bracket screws 2. Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay 8–16 Hardware Guide...
  • Page 106: Finding More Upgrade Information

    Hardware Upgrades 12. Reinsert the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay until it is seated 1. 13. Tighten the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 2. Inserting the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay Finding More Upgrade Information For additional information about installing, removing, or operating an optional device, refer to the documentation included with the device.
  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Operating Environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 0° to 35°C (non 32° to 95°F writing optical) 5° to 35°C (writing 41° to 95°F optical) Nonoperating -20° to 60°C -4° to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%...
  • Page 108 Specifications Input Power Rating Operating frequency range 50 to 60 Hz AC When powered by a DC source 18.5 Vdc 6.5 A ✎ This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms. 9–2 Hardware Guide...
  • Page 109 Index battery release latch 1–15 blackout periods, modem 7–5 AC adapter Bluetooth wireless 7–12 disconnecting 3–1 bottom components 1–15 identifying 1–18 buttons adapter, modem 7–4 PC Card eject 1–11 8–4 airport security devices 4–3 power 1–5 altitude specifications 9–1 scroll 2–1 AT commands 7–6 TouchPad 2–1 audio devices, connecting 5–3...
  • Page 110 Index connectors caring for 4–3 1394 1–14 CD-ROM 4–1 4–2 drive 4–3 diskette 1–12 4–11 expansion 1–14 DVD+RW/R and CD-RW external monitor 1–10 combo 4–2 modem 7–2 DVD/CD-RW combo 4–2 parallel 1–10 DVD-ROM 4–1 4–2 power 1–10 hard drive 8–14 USB 1–14 6–2 HP USB Digital Drive 1–12...
  • Page 111 Index hard drive, internal inserting SD card 4–12 displaying amount of free space installing 4–12 on 8–8 hub, USB 6–2 space required for Hibernation file 8–8 IDE light 1–4 1–8 hardware identifying notebook parts 1–1 cords and cables 1–18 infrared port display components 1–1 linking to 6–3 front components 1–8...
  • Page 112 Index Quick Launch 1–6 memory Windows applications 1–6 compartment location 1–15 Windows logo 1–6 displaying amount of 8–8 See also buttons Memory Reader 1–11 8–8 Memory Stick 8–5 Memory Stick Pro 8–5 labels microphone jack 1–14 Microsoft Certificate of microphone, external 5–3 Authenticity 1–16 Microsoft Certificate of Modem approval 1–16...
  • Page 113 Index numeric keypad pointing devices switching key functions 2–10 setting preferences 2–2 turning on and off 2–9 TouchPad 2–1 power conserving 3–9 operating system, Product Key light 1–3 1–16 Power Options window 3–5 optical drive rated input 9–1 AutoPlay 4–5 resolving low-battery avoiding Standby and conditions 3–6...
  • Page 114 Index security features 6–6 Modem approval label 1–16 security, PC Smart Card Reader serial number 1–16 (optional) 8–2 wireless certification label serial number 1–16 1–16 Service Tag label 1–16 sleep button. See Standby USB connectors 1–14 SmartMedia 8–5 USB devices (optional) software connecting 6–2 AutoPlay/Autorun/auto insert...

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