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Hardware Guide
Compaq Evo Notebook N150 Series
Part Number: 233050-001
May 2001
This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the
computer hardware and software, identifying computer
components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices,
and adding upgrades and accessories.
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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Deskpro Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other product name
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Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Completing Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 2 A Look at the Computer Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Replacing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 Using the Battery Quick Charge Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Calibrating the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3 Connecting Infrared Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3 Infrared Connection Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 Infrared Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5 Enabling the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5 Connecting USB Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6 Connecting a Modem or NIC Cable. . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 10 Computer Utilities Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1 Enabling Power Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2 Timeout Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2 Setting Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2 Hibernation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3 Securit
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1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware 1. Record the Product Key for your operating system. You will need to enter or verify this number during software setup. You may also need it to update or troubleshoot your operating system. The Product Key is located on the Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer. Locating the Product Key Hardware Guide 1–1
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Hardware and Software Setup 2. Locate the battery pack in the shipping box. If tape is covering the battery contacts, remove it before installing the battery pack. 3. Install the battery pack into the battery compartment. a. Turn the computer bottom side up. b. Insert the battery at a 45-degree angle into the compartment 1, ensuring that the battery tabs are flush with the front edge of the compartment. c. Press down the battery pack until the release latch 2 clicks. Installing the battery
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Hardware and Software Setup WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and Å Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Notebook Products Reference Library CD, included with the computer. To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important safety feature. Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) elec
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Hardware and Software Setup 6. Open the computer by sliding the display latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2. Opening the computer 1–4 Hardware Guide
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Hardware and Software Setup 7. Turn on the computer by pressing the power button 1. Turning on the computer When power is turned on: The power/standby light 2 turns on. The battery pack in the battery compartment begins to charge and the battery light 3 turns on. The battery light: ❏ Remains on while the battery pack is charging. ❏ Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. You are prompted to begin software setup. Hardware Guide 1–5
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Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Completing Initial Setup You can begin initial setup as soon as the computer is connected to external power and the initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen. Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and other initial setup information: CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers install during initial setup: Ä Do not unplug
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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 utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the screen. If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup is complete, sele
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Hardware and Software Setup WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: Å Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. 1–8 Hardware Guide
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2 A Look at the Computer Front Components Hardware Guide 2–1
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A Look at the Computer Front Components Component Function 1 Stereo line-out/headphone Connects stereo speakers, headphones, jack headset, or television audio. 2 Stereo line-in jack Connects a CD player, turner, or tape deck. 3 Power light On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Computer is in Standby. The power light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a low-battery condition. 4 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that i
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A Look at the Computer Top Components Top Components Component Function 1 Power button Turns on the computer.To turn off the computer, use the operating system Shut Down command. 2 Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the computer; can be used whether the computer is open or closed. 3 Easy Access Buttons Four buttons that provide quick access to the Internet. Refer to Chapter 3, “Keyboard and Pointing Devices,” for information about these buttons. 4 Stereo Speakers (2) Produce Stere
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A Look at the Computer Top Components Component Function 5 Windows application key Displays the shortcut menu for the item beneath the pointer. 6 TouchPad and TouchPad Moves the cursor, selects and activates. buttons The right and left buttons function like buttons on an external mouse. 7 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. 2–4 Hardware Guide
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A Look at the Computer Top Component Lights Component Function 1 Drive light indicator Turns on when the hard drive, CD, or DVD is accessed. 2 Diskette drive light Turns on when the diskette drive in the Media Bay or the optional external diskette drive is accessed. 3 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. 4 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. Hardware Guide 2–5
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A Look at the Computer Top Component Lights Component Function 5 Scroll lock light On: Scroll is on. 6 Power light On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Computer is in Standby. The power light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a low-battery condition. 7 Battery charge light On: A battery is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. 2–6 Hardware Guide
