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279359-001.book Page i Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM
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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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279359-001.book Page ii Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, RomPaq, and SoftPaq 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. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editor
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279359-001.book Page iii Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Notebook Support and Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 2 A Look at the Notebook Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
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279359-001.book Page iv Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Contents 3 How to Get Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Updating Compaq Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD . . . . . . 3–5 Preparing to Update Software . . . . . .
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279359-001.book Page 1 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware CAUTION: Setup must begin with connecting the notebook to AC power. To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or Ä damage to the components during initial setup: Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power. Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup. Do not se
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279359-001.book Page 2 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM 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. Open the notebook by sliding the display release latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2. Opening the notebook 1–2 Hardware Guide
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279359-001.book Page 3 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Hardware and Software Setup 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. The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. You are prompted to begin software set
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279359-001.book Page 4 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software The initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and setup information: CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: Ä
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279359-001.book Page 5 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Applications You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. To install a preloaded Compaq application, access the Setup Compaq Software utility: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the des
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279359-001.book Page 6 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Hardware and Software Setup 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: ❏ Download the latest software and drivers for your notebook. ❏ Open an online service event with a Compaq support
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279359-001.book Page 7 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM Hardware and Software Setup 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. For more information about using Hibernation, refer to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter on the Doc
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279359-001.book Page 1 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM 2 A Look at the Notebook Display Components Identifying display components Display release latch Opens the notebook. 1 MultiPort Supports an optional USB-enabled 2 wireless device such as a Bluetooth, 802.11 wireless LAN, or PC Smart Card Reader module. Getting Started 2–1
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279359-001.book Page 2 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Pointing Device Components Pointing Stick Model Identifying pointing stick components EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Moves the pointer and selects or 1 Stick activates items on the screen. Left and right pointing-stick Function like the left and right buttons 2 buttons on an external mouse. Scroll pointing-stick button Functions like the scroll button on an 3 external mouse. 2–2 Getting Started
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279359-001.book Page 3 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or 1 activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons 2 buttons on an external mouse. Getting Started 2–3
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279359-001.book Page 4 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Dual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device components Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or 1 activates items on the screen. Left and right pointing-stick Function like the left and right mouse 2 buttons buttons on an external mouse. TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or 3 activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and
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279359-001.book Page 5 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Top Components Speakers and Memory Compartment Identifying the speakers and memory compartment Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 1 Memory expansion Contains 2 memory expansion slots 2 compartment for optional memory expansion boards. Getting Started 2–5
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279359-001.book Page 6 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebook 2–6 Getting Started
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279359-001.book Page 7 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Lights (Continued) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 1 Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on. 2 Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded 3 numeric keypad is enabled. Power/standby light On: Power is turned on. 4 Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. The power/standby light also ✎ blinks when a battery pack, which is the only available power source, reaches a critical low-battery condition while Hiber
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279359-001.book Page 8 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Buttons, Keys and Switches Identifying buttons, keys and switches on the top of the notebook Standby button Initiates and resumes from Standby. 1 Easy Access Buttons (4) Programmable buttons that provide 2 quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to software applications or data files in the system. Power switch Turns the notebook on or off or 3 resumes from Hibernation. Applications key Displays a
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279359-001.book Page 9 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM A Look at the Notebook Left Side Components Identifying left side components Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal 1 components. To prevent overheating, do not Ä obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 2 PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I or Type II 32-bit 3 (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. PC
