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Compaq Evo Notebook n200 Reference Manual

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Reference Guide
Mobile Expansion Unit
Document Part Number: 233052-001
August 2001
This guide provides information on installing and operating the
Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer, as well as tips on
solving common problems.

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  • Page 1 Reference Guide Mobile Expansion Unit Document Part Number: 233052-001 August 2001 This guide provides information on installing and operating the Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer, as well as tips on solving common problems.
  • 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 in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Getting Started Identifying the MEU Components ....1–1 Getting More Information ......1–5 2 Connecting and Disconnecting Connecting the Computer to the MEU.

  • Page 4: Troubleshooting

    Contents A Troubleshooting Using the World Wide Web..... . . A–1 Preparing to Call Technical Support ....A–1 Solving Common Problems .

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Identifying the MEU Components Front and Right Side Components Component Description Lock pin Locks the computer in place when it is docked in the MEU. Release plunger Releases the computer from the MEU when the release lever is pulled.
  • Page 6 Getting Started Front and Right Side Components (Continued) Component Description Guide rails Align the computer for docking in the MEU. USB connectors Connect USB devices. AC power connector Connects an external AC adapter. Release lever Releases the computer from the MEU. 1–2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 7 Getting Started Rear and Left Side Components Component Description PS/2 connectors Connects PS/2 devices. Parallel connector Connects a parallel device. Serial connector Connects a serial device. VGA connector Connects a VGA monitor. MultiBay (with device installed) Holds one MultiBay device. Reference Guide 1–3...
  • Page 8 Getting Started Bottom Components Component Description MultiBay release latch Releases a device from the MultiBay when the latch is pushed. MultiBay device grip Provides area to grasp and remove a device from the MultiBay. 1–4 Reference Guide...

  • Page 9: Getting More Information

    Hardware Guide, which provides comprehensive information about your computer. Regulatory and Safety Notices, which provides governmental agency and safety information about the use of your computer and this product. Visit the Compaq Web site at for product http://www.compaq.com news and software updates. Å...

  • Page 10: Connecting And Disconnecting

    Connecting and Disconnecting Connecting the Computer to the MEU Ä CAUTION: To prevent a possible loss of data, save all files, close all applications, and turn off power to the computer before connecting to the MEU. To connect the computer to the MEU: 1.
  • Page 11 Connecting and Disconnecting 3. Do one of the following: If an optional external battery pack is not attached to the computer, push the computer toward the expansion connector until the computer is docked. 2–2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 12 Connecting and Disconnecting If an optional external battery pack is attached to the computer, rotate the battery 1 down into the recess of the MEU, then push the computer 2 toward the expansion connector until the computer is docked. Ä CAUTION: Be sure the battery is fully seated in the MEU recess so the connectors on the rear of the computer are exposed.
  • Page 13 Connecting and Disconnecting 4. Slide the computer display release latch 1 to the right and open the computer 2. 2–4 Reference Guide...

  • Page 14: Disconnecting The Computer From The Meu

    Connecting and Disconnecting Disconnecting the Computer from the Ä CAUTION: To prevent a possible loss of data, save all files, close all applications, and turn off power to the computer before disconnecting from the MEU. To disconnect the computer from the MEU: 1.
  • Page 15 Connecting and Disconnecting 3. Do one of the following: If an optional external battery pack is not attached to the computer, remove the computer by sliding it forward, then tilting it up and away from the MEU expansion connector. If an optional external battery pack is attached to the computer, remove the computer by sliding it forward and lifting it straight up from the MEU.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting and Disconnecting Connecting the AC Adapter The AC Adapter included with your computer connects the MEU to AC power. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to your equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
  • Page 17 Connecting and Disconnecting To connect the AC Adapter: 1. Connect the AC Adapter cable 1 to the AC power connector on the right side of the MEU. 2. Plug one end of the power cord 2 to the AC Adapter. 3.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting and Disconnecting Connecting External Devices Once the computer is docked in the MEU, you can connect and use external devices, such as a printer, monitor, keyboard, or mouse, via the MEU. To connect an external device: 1. Ensure that the external device is turned off. 2.

  • Page 19: Using The Meu

    Using the MEU Turning the System On and Off When the computer and MEU are connected, turn the system on and off using the power button on the computer. Reference Guide 3–1...

  • Page 20: Operating External Devices

    Using the MEU Operating External Devices To ensure that devices connected to the MEU are working properly, observe the following guidelines: Before connecting or disconnecting an external device, ensure that the device and the system are turned off. When restoring power to the system, ensure that all attached external devices are on, then turn on the computer.

  • Page 21: Inserting A Multibay Device

    Using the MEU Inserting a MultiBay Device If a weight-saver is installed in the MEU MultiBay, you must remove it before inserting another device. See “Removing a MultiBay Device” later in this chapter for more information. To insert a device into the MultBay: 1.

  • Page 22: Removing A Multibay Device

    Using the MEU Removing a MultiBay Device To remove a device from the MultiBay: 1. Close the computer display. 2. Tilt up the front of the MEU 1 and slide the release latch 2. 3. Pull the device 3 from the MultiBay. 3–4 Reference Guide...

  • Page 23: Following Multibay Guidelines

    Using the MEU Following MultiBay Guidelines Refer to these guidelines when inserting and removing the following MultiBay devices. Ä CAUTION: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in diminished system performance. Hard drive—Turn off power to the computer before inserting or removing a hard drive while the computer is connected to the MEU.

  • Page 24: Inserting And Removing Optical Discs

    Using the MEU Inserting and Removing Optical Discs Inserting Optical Discs To place an optical disc (CD, CD-RW, or DVD) into an optical drive: 1. Press the release button on the optical drive to open the tray. 2. Pull the tray until it is fully extended. 3.
  • Page 25 Using the MEU Ä CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure, turn off power to your system and connected devices. 1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole and push firmly. 2. When the eject mechanism releases, pull out the tray until it is fully extended.

  • Page 26: Using The Stereo Speakers

    Using the MEU Using the Stereo Speakers In addition to the computer speakers, the MEU comes with stereo speakers. When the computer is attached to the MEU, the system audio plays through the MEU speakers. ✎ Pressing the hotkeys on the computer keyboard brings up Fn+F5 an application that allows you to control the volume.

  • Page 27: Using The World Wide Web

    Using the World Wide Web Support services are available on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. You can either browse the postings as a guest, or register as a user and submit your own questions. Compaq responds to questions within one business day.

  • Page 28: Solving Common Problems

    Troubleshooting Type of printer connected Printed information from Compaq Diagnostics or a list of the devices and error messages received Configuration settings, including contents of the system files Solving Common Problems The following tables list possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Computer Disconnection Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer will not The connectors may be Apply additional disconnect. jammed. pressure when removing the computer from the MEU as shown in Chapter 2. Ä Applying excessive force may damage connector pins.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting External Device Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution A new device is not The signal cable or Ensure that all recognized as part of power cord of the new signal cables are the computer system. device is loose or securely connected disconnected.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Optical Drive Problems and Solutions (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution The system cannot The optical disc is not Turn off the computer, eject the optical disc. properly seated in the then manually eject the drive tray. disc as shown in Chapter 3.

  • Page 32: Regulatory Agency Series Numbers

    Specifications This product is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with your computer. Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory agency series numbers are used for product identification.
  • Page 33 Index Compaq Web site 1–5 components 1–1 AC Adapter connecting components connecting 2–7 AC Adapter 2–7 power connector 1–2 computer to MEU 2–1 series number B–1 external devices 2–9 connections, troubleshooting A–2 battery pack connecting computer to MEU data loss caution 2–1 2–2...
  • Page 34 Index disconnecting computer from MEU 2–6 opening computer 2–4 series number B–1 optical drives troubleshooting A–2 inserting discs 3–2 3–6 external devices installing 3–2 3–5 connecting 2–9 troubleshooting A–4 operating 3–2 troubleshooting A–4 parallel connector 1–3 power components front components 1–1 AC Adapter 2–7 AC connectors 1–2 turning computer on/off 3–1...
  • Page 35 Index technical support A–1 warnings troubleshooting A–1 computer misuse 1–5 turning on/off computer 3–1 electrical safety 2–7 Web sites, Compaq 1–5 USB connectors 1–2 Zip drives, installing 3–2 3–5 VGA connector 1–3 Reference Guide Index–3...

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