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Users Guide
Evo Notebook N115
Document Part Number: 260624-002
January 2002
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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. The warranties fo
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Contents 1 Introduction Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Safety . . . .
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Contents 3 Using Your Notebook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Plugging and Unplugging AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Turning Your Notebook On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Using Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse. . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Tapping and Double-Tapping . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Audio CDs and Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 Using the DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 On-Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7 Identifying Your DVD Region Setting . . . . . .
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Contents Caring for the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel . . . . . . 7–10 Traveling with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12 8 Solutions Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2 Backup Uti
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1 Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq notebook computer, you have joined the worldwide community of mobile computer users. After your notebook is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and services online. To help you access the information you need on your notebook, this chapter covers the following main topics: Where Can I Find Information?, 1-2 Symbols and Graphics, 1-5 Safety, 1-6 This Users Guide is
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Introduction Where Can I Find Information? All the information you’ll need to use the basic features of your new notebook is available in the documents included with your notebook. Some of these documents are printed and some are provided on the Documentation Suite CD. Documentation Your new notebook computer comes with documentation containing helpful reference material. If you have access to the Internet, you can also view these and other documents on the Compaq Web site. See the “Using
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Introduction Solutions for computer problems Compaq service and support tools Did you know... The User’s Guide and the Safety and Comfort S Guide is available on the Compaq Web Site. See the “Using Online Help and Support” section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information. Safety and Comfort Guide This document explains how to protect your equipment from damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort while using your notebook. Warranty Certificate The warranty detai
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Introduction 3. If Adobe Acrobat Reader information is displayed and you are asked to respond, follow the instructions on the screen to accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement. (Acrobat Reader is a software application that enables you to view and print the documents on the Documentation Suite CD. You will also use Acrobat Reader to view and print some documents available on the Internet.) 4. For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to view or print a document on
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Introduction Symbols and Graphics Symbols The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the electronic documentation: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow Å directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow Ä directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. Text set off in this manner provides important Did you know...
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Introduction Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the Å equipment, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. Did you know... To protect your equipment from power surges, S plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge protector with a telephone jack. Turning Off Your Notebook PC To shut down your notebook properly: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Shut down the Windows operating system by sele
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Introduction Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm During an electrical storm, you should take the following precautions to protect your notebook from damage. You should immediately disconnect your notebook from the power source. Tip After your notebook is disconnected from AC power, you can J run your notebook on battery power. If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power cords from the wall outlets. Disconnect your notebook from the wall outlets. Turn off
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2 Your Notebook at a Glance Before you begin using your new notebook computer, you’ll want to look at some of the basic components. To help you locate your notebook’s components, this chapter covers the following main topics: Front of Your Notebook, 2-2 Left and Right Panels, 2-8 Back Panel, 2-10 Underside, 2-11 To open your notebook, push the Display Release Latch 1 and gently lift up the lid. Users Guide 2–1
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Your Notebook at a Glance Front of Your Notebook Open your notebook and take a look at these components. See also “Turning Your Notebook On and Off” in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your notebook. Common Features 1 Display Release Tab 6 Left TouchPad Button 2 Display 7 Display Release Latch 3 Power Button 8 Easy Scroll 4 Keyboard 9 Right TouchPad Button 5 TouchPad 2–2 Users Guide
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Your Notebook at a Glance Lower Front Panel See also “Using Keyboard and Pointing Device” in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad. 1 Power Light 2 Battery Charge Light Users Guide 2–3
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Your Notebook at a Glance Lights and Easy Access Buttons 1 AC Adapter Light 7 Digital Audio Button 2 Num Lock Light 8 Volume Down Button 3 Instant Internet Access Button 9 Volume Up Button 4 Instant E-Mail Button - Caps Lock Light 5 Search Button q Hard Drive Access Light 6 Power Button See also “Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons” in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Easy Access buttons to suit your needs. Tip Pressing the volume down and volume up buttons at the J s
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Your Notebook at a Glance Button Button Description Default Button Action Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to M play MP3 music. Instant Internet Provides your daily start point to the Access Internet. It connects you to a ∆ personalized Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information. Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access ƒ for sending and reading your e-mail. Search Provides you with instant access to a news and information on the Inte
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Your Notebook at a Glance Function Key Combinations Preset function key combinations use the Fn key and a function key to access or execute frequently used system functions. Keys Description Fn+F1 Compaq Help and Support Web site launch key* Fn+F2 Help launch key† Fn+F3 Switch between the display and external monitor in the following order: Display External monitor Display and external monitor TV Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F7 Brightness control down Fn+F8 Brightness control up Fn+F9 CD or DVD play
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Your Notebook at a Glance Keys Description Fn+F10 CD or DVD stop Fn+F11 CD or DVD previous track Fn+F12 CD or DVD next track *Connects instantly to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service, and more. †Launches Compaq Help and Support and provides access to Web-based service and support information. Users Guide 2–7
