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Hardware and Software
Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 383110-001
May 2005
This guide explains how to identify, access, and use the hardware
and software features available on your notebook.
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© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express wa
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Contents 1 Hardware Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Wireless (Select Models Only) and Volume Buttons. . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Identifying TouchPad Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Setting TouchPad Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Identifying Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Hotke
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Contents Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3–15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16 Calibrating a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18 Conserving Battery Pack Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22 Replacing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–
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Contents 5 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Wireless Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 5–3 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home. . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 Connecting to a Public WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 Using Wireless Security Features .
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Contents 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Connecting a Powered Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2 Connecting a 1394 Device (Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3 Connecting a Communication Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . 8–10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8–10 Displaying System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . 8–12 Using Advanced Setup Utility Features . . . . . . . . . 8–13 Closing the Set
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1 Hardware Top Components Keys Component Description Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. 1 When combined with fn, the function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows® 2 Start menu. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1–1
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Hardware Component Description fn key Combines with other keys to perform 3 system tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness. 4 Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items 5 beneath the pointer. 1–2 Hardware and Software Guide
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Hardware TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer. 1 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an 2 external mouse. Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an 3 external mouse. TouchPad vertical and Scrolls upward or downward, or left 4 horizontal scrolling regions* or right. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad components, refer to the “Setting TouchPad Preferences” section in C
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Hardware Power Controls Component Description Display switch* If the notebook is closed while on, initiates 1 standby. 2 Power/standby button* When the notebook is ■ Off, press to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation. If the system has stopped responding ✎ and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn o
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Hardware Lights Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 1 Wireless light On: One or more optional internal wireless 2 (select models only)* devices, such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth® device (select models only), are turned on. † Power/standby light On: Notebook is turned on. 3 Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1–5
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Hardware Component Description Mute light On: Volume is muted. 4 Num lock light On: Num lock or the embedded numeric 5 keypad is on. *For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to Chapter 5, “Wireless (Select Models Only).” † The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is open; the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible whether the notebook is open or closed. 1–6 Hard
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Hardware Wireless (Select Models Only) and Volume Buttons Component Description Wireless button Turns the wireless functionality on or 1 (select models only) off but does not create a wireless connection. To establish a wireless ✎ connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to Chapter 5, “Wireless (Select Models Only).” Volume down button Decreases system volume. 2 Volume up button Increases system volume. 3 Volu
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Hardware Antennae (Select Models Only) Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Exposure to Radio Frequency Å Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenn
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Hardware Front Components Lights Component Description Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on. 1 Blinking: Notebook is in standby. Off: Notebook is off. IDE (Integrated Drive On or blinking: The internal hard drive 2 Electronics) drive light or an optical drive is being accessed. Battery light On: The battery pack is charging. 3 Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. *The light on the power/standby butt
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Hardware Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Component Description Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 1 Display release button Opens the notebook. 2 Audio-in Connects an optional monaural (single 3 (microphone) jack sound channel) microphone. Audio-out Connects optional headphones or 4 (headphone) jack powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR. 1–10 Hardware and Software Guide
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Hardware Rear Components Component Description Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do not Ä obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. *The notebook has 4 vents. This and all other vents are visible on the bottom of the notebook. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1–11
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Hardware Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks Component Description Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable. 1 Monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or 2 projector. Expansion Port 2 Connects the notebook to an optional 3 † (select models only)* docking device. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. 4 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. 5 ‡ USB port Connects an optional USB device. 6 *The notebook has only one expansion port. The term Expansion Port 2
