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Compaq Notebook Series
Reference Guide
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Notice © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, and Presario 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. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
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Important Safety Information CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the computer must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: •
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Operating system and software applications by Microsoft are licensed to you under the Microsoft License Agreement contained in the Microsoft documentation or displayed on your screen when Microsoft Software Products are launched. For a PC supplied with a Microsoft operating system: When you start the PC and accept the Microsoft End-user License Agreement (“EULA”), your license rights are valid only if a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) label corresponding to your Microsoft operating sys
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UPDATES AND UPGRADES. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. EXPORT CLAUSE. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other applicable regulation. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to HP standard commercial license terms and for non-D
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Contents Getting Started with Your Notebook............................................................................11 Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................12 What’s in the box? ................................................................................................12 To buy accessories ................................................................................................13 To find more
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Taking Care of Your Computer ..................................................................................41 To protect your hard disk drive .............................................................................41 To maintain your computer...................................................................................41 To safeguard your data..........................................................................................42 To extend the life of the display...........
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To connect a USB device......................................................................................78 To connect an audio device...................................................................................79 To use an external monitor....................................................................................80 To use a TV set as a monitor.................................................................................81 To connect an IEEE 1394 device ................
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Support and Service .....................................................................................................125 Getting Assistance for Your Computer.....................................................................126 To get help from the Web ...................................................................................126 To get support or service.....................................................................................126 To receive repair service ..........
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Reference Guide 11
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with high standards of quality and attention to detail. This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you run into trouble. What’s in the box? • Notebook PC. • Battery (installed). • AC adapter and power cord. • Quick Setup poster. • Start
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Taking Inventory To buy accessories You can buy accessories for your computer online. For the latest accessories and options, visit the Compaq Consumer Support Web site (www.compaq.com/consumersupport). We currently offer accessories such as the following: • AC adapter. • RAM modules for expanding memory. • Battery. • Port replicator. To find more information The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related pr
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Computer open/close latch. 7. Hard disk drive. 2. One-Touch buttons. 8. Infrared port (certain models). 3. Keyboard status lights. 9. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (certain models). 4. Power button. Turns the computer on and off. 10. Battery. 5. Touch pad, scroll pad, click buttons, plus on-off button. 11. CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive. 6. Main status l
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 13. AC adapter jack. 21. Modem port. 14. Two universal serial bus ports (USB). 22. PC Card and CardBus slot and button (certain models have two slots and two buttons). 15. LAN port. 23. IEEE 1394 port (certain models). 16. S-video port. 24. Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, 17. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel audio out (headphones). printer or other parallel device
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 28. Hard disk drive. 31. Reset button. 29. Battery latch. 32. Docking port (certain models). 30. RAM cover. 33. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 16 Reference Guide
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the computer. 1. Power mode. • On: the computer is on (even if the display is off). • Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. • Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 18 Reference Gui
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your computer, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. If you are using your notebook computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery 1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following: • Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode, or • Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Slide the battery’s release latch, and then slide the battery out of its compartment. 20 Reference Guide
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the F4600, F4814, or 0950-4334 AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the computer). Do not use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter, such as F1454A or F1781A, and do not use DC adapter accessories F1455A and F2297A. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the computer or adapter and may void your warranty (see "Limited Warran
