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Hardware and Software
Guide
Compaq Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 396177-001
January 2006
This guide explains how to identify, access, and use most of
the hardware and software features available on your computer.
Modem information is not included in this guide.
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© Copyright 2006 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. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothi
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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 and Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
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Contents 2 Keyboard and Touchpad 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 Power Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15 Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15 Setting a Security Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15 Setting Other Power Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16 Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
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Contents Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16 Identifying Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16 Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16 Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17 Understanding DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17 Changing DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18 5 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless 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 Stopping a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 Required USB Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 Connecting a 1394 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 Stopping a 1394 Dev
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Contents Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11 Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . 8–12 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8–13 Displaying System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility . . . . 8–14 Using Advanced Setup Utility Features . . . . . . . . . 8–15 Closing the Setup
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1 Hardware Top Components Keys Component Description fn key Combines with other keys to perform 1 system tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1–1
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Hardware Component Description Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. 2 When combined with fn, the function keys perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an 3 external numeric keypad. Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items 4 beneath the pointer. Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows® 5 Start menu. 1–2 Hardware and Software Guide
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Hardware TouchPad Component Description TouchPad light On: TouchPad is enabled. 1 TouchPad* Moves the pointer. 2 Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons 3 buttons* on an external mouse. TouchPad horizontal scrolling Scrolls toward left side or right side. 4 region* TouchPad vertical scrolling Scrolls upward or downward. 5 region* TouchPad button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 6 *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of T
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Hardware Power Controls Component Description Display switch* If the computer is closed while on, 1 initiates standby. Power button* When the computer is 2 ■ Off, press to turn on the computer. ■ 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 off the
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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, are turned on.* † Power light On: Computer is turned on. 3 Blinking: Computer is in standby. Off: Computer is off. 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 C
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Hardware Wireless 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 link, refer to Chapter 5, “Wireless (Select Models Only).” Volume down button Decreases system volume. 2 Volume up button Increases system volume. 3 Volume mute button Mutes or rest
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Hardware Antennae Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. For wireless regulatory notices in Å your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. *The antennae are available on only select models. The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. Hardware and Software Guide 1–7
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Hardware Front Components Lights Component Description Power light* On: Computer is turned on. 1 Blinking: Computer is in standby. Off: Computer 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. *There are 2 power lights. Both lights displ
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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 computer. 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. Hardware and Software Guide 1–9
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Hardware Rear Components Component Description Exhaust vent* Provides airflow to cool internal 1 components. To prevent overheating, do not Ä obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. The computer fan starts up ✎ automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and o
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Hardware Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks Component Description External monitor port Connects an optional VGA monitor or 1 projector. Expansion port 2 Connects the computer to an optional 2 (select models only)* expansion product. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an optional network cable. 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. 4 † USB port Connects an optional USB device. 5 *For expansion port signal information, refer to the “Expansion Port Input/Output Signals” section in “App
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Hardware ExpressCard Slot and Button Component Description ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or 1 ExpressCard/34 cards. ExpressCard eject button Ejects an optional ExpressCard from 2 the ExpressCard slot. 1–12 Hardware and Software Guide
