Compaq 319921-001 manual

b Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 319921-001 April 2003 This guide explains how to se t up your notebook and begin using it. It also provides battery pack, power management, and troubleshooting information. Enhanced for Accessibility[...]

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Contents Software Product License Agreement 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety Information ........................................................ 1–1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook ................................................. 1–2 Front Panel and Right Panel Components ............................. 1–3 Left Panel a[...]

Contents Using CDs or DVDs ...................................................................... 2–6 To Play DVD Movies ............................................................. 2–6 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook ....................................... 2–7 To Connect an Infrared Device (Select Models Only) .............................[...]

1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices on the Documentation Library CD provided with your product. WARNING: To reduce the r[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook 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 notebook must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. When using yo[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration. 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the not[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration. 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the computer on and off 4 Keyboard status ligh[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components The following table is describing the standard external components identified in the previous illustration. 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printe[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook The following table describes the standard external components identified on the previous illustration. 1 AC adapter jack 2 2 USB ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration. 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Startup Guide 1–7[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration. 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 4 RAM (memory) cover 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Reset button 1–8 Startup Guide[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook 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 table describes the main status lights as identified in the previous illustration. 1 Power mode On—notebook is on (even if the d[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. The following table describes the keyboard status lights as identified in the previous illustration. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide . It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety in formation. This guide is located on the Web site at[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter that m eets the power requirements of the notebook). Using the wr ong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your warranty . 1. Plug the AC adapter into the noteb[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack. 3. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. For details about using the [...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. NOTE: If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again.[...]

Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup progr am runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup. 1. Follow the Setup program instructions on the screen. If the [...]

2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. At other times, power considerati ons, types of active connections, and startup time may cause you to us e alternative methods to start or stop your notebook. This chap ter describes several methods. Startup Guide 2–1[...]

Basic Operation Default Power Settings The following table is describing the default power setting. Power mode To enter this mode Function ON — Power status light will turn on. Briefly press the power button. Powers on the notebook. OFF — Power status light will turn off. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. If the system has stop[...]

Basic Operation To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and will not le t you turn off the notebook. If this happens, try the following procedures in this order: If possible, shut down Windows. Press ctrl+alt+del, then select Shut Down > Restart. -or- Press the power button for at leas[...]

Basic Operation To Use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the TouchPad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally when you are typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the TouchPad. The following table describes the external components of the TouchPad identified in the previous illustration. 1 Click[...]

Basic Operation To Use the Function Hot Keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—fo r various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys. The following table describes the different combination of the function keys. This hot [...]

Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To Play DVD Movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. NOTE: DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are[...]

Basic Operation To Connect a TV to Your Notebook You can use a TV as an external monitor for your notebook. To connect a TV to your notebook: 1. Plug a standard 4-pin S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook (yellow connector on the back panel). Plug the other end of the cable to the S-Video in jack on your television. Restart your no[...]

Basic Operation Using the Infrared Port Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared port of the device with which you want to communicate lie in a straight line facing each other. The 2 ports should be no more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart with no obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors. 1.[...]

3 Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates power consumption and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the lif e of the notebook battery, see the “Battery Packs and Power Management” chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with you[...]

Battery Packs and Power Management From the Windows Control Panel Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter tab to see the battery status. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional options. On the battery pack 1. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. See the “Gettin[...]

Battery Packs and Power Management To Recharge the Battery Pack CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm when plugged into an AC outlet. The notebook is norma lly warm while recharging. Do not recharge the notebook in a briefcase or other confined space, or the battery pack could overheat. Plug the AC adapter into the notebook. To get the longest o[...]

4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook This chapter contains solutions to many types of problems you might have with your notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented. Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting: For a more complete list of troubleshooting suggestions, see the “Tr[...]

Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Difficult to Read Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of 1024 × 768 or higher, depending on your model. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Try adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels. If an External Display Does Not Work Check the connections. T[...]

Troubleshooting Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems NOTE: Use these suggestions for built-in or external devices. If the Pointer Is Difficult to Control Adjust the pointer controls. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. If the TouchPad Does Not Work Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn on the light. Do n[...]

Troubleshooting If nothing happens, insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. To avoid lockup problems, avoid turning the notebook off or putting it into Standby while graphic-intensive applications are running. Power and Battery Pack Problems If the[...]

Troubleshooting Move the notebook away from any nearby heat source. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery pack to cool down. If the battery pack gets too hot, it will not charge properly. If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Connect the AC adapter. Reset t[...]

Troubleshooting Config uring Y our Notebook The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation. To Run the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the note book system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs. The settin[...]

Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for download. For more information, visit the Compaq Help and Support Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery pro cess provides several options for recovering optimal s[...]

Index 1394 port location 1–5 A AC adapter connecting 1–12 jack location 1–5 , 1–6 Acrobat Reader 1–15 adjusting brightness 2–5 volume 2–5 audio adjusting volume 2–5 jack location 1–4 , 1–5 mute button 1–4 , 1–5 volume control location 1–5 B back panel components 1–5 , 1–7 battery packs checking battery status 1–9 , 3[...]

Index keyboard status lights 1–3 , 1–4 left panel 1–5 main status lights 1–3 right panel 1–3 , 1–5 status lights 1–2 configuring the notebook 4–6 connecting AC power 1–12 infrared device 2–7 phone line 1–13 TV (as an external monitor) 2–7 connectors audio 1–5 RJ-11 (modem) 1–5 , 1–6 RJ-45 (network) 1–5 , 1–6 securi[...]

Index L left panel components 1–5 low-battery warning 3–2 M mini PCI cover 1–7 , 1–8 N network jack, location 1–5 , 1–6 O One-Touch buttons 1–3 , 1–4 on-off button 1–3 , 1–4 open/close latch 1–3 , 1–4 P parallel port (LPT1) 1–5 , 1–6 parts of the notebook bottom panel 1–7 front panel 1–3 left panel 1–5 right panel [...]

Index software, updating 4–7 Standby mode 2–2 status lights battery charge 1–9 hard drive 1–9 keyboard 1–10 location 1–3 , 1–4 main 1–3 , 1–4 , 1–9 meanings 1–9 wireless indicator 1–3 , 1–4 S-Video out jack location 1–5 , 1–6 using 2–7 system recovery 4–7 T telephone line connection 1–13 1394 port location 1–5 [...]