Compaq 1800 Series manual

3/8” spine allowed - adjust according to binding xxl Mobile Internet PC F eatures Guide 1800 Series Including: • Model-Specific Features • Upgrade Information The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMP A Q COMPUTER CORPORA TION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDIT ORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONT AINED HEREIN; [...]

Table of Contents i Contents CHAPTER 1 Using This Guide Text Conventions............................................................................................................... .... 1-1 Special Messages ............................................................................................................... .. 1-2 Locating Help .......[...]

ii Table of Contents Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................................... .2 - 1 2 Removing the Battery ......................................................................................................... 2- 13 Charging the Battery .....................................[...]

Table of Contents iii Using Disqplay 2 ..................................................................................................................... 3-9 Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay 2 ............................................................................... 3-11 Using Repeat Track...................................................[...]

iv Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 Learning About Your Modem Performance Features .......................................................................................................... 4 -1 Identifying Your Modem ........................................................................................................ 4 -1 56K ITU V.90 Standard......[...]

Table of Contents v Removing a PC Card ............................................................................................................. 6-5 Compaq-Compatible PC Cards .............................................................................................. 6-6 Using Network PC Cards ................................................[...]

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Using This Guide 1-1 Chapter 1 Using This Guide Thank you for buying a Compaq Mobile Internet PC. This Features Guide will help you to familiarize yourself with the features of your Internet PC, as well as information on how to upgrade your computer. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the special text and messages used throughout thi[...]

1 -2 Using This Guide Special Messages The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide. * HINT: Helpful hints that will make using your computer easier and faster. + NOTE: Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC. ` CAUTION: Failure to follow directions may result in equipment damage or loss of data. a W[...]

Using This Guide 1-3 Understanding Your Service and Support Options Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in identifying and solving common computer problems. If you need further technical support, visit the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com Compaq Technical Support telephone numbers are listed in the Limited[...]

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Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-1 Chapter 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections Your Computer Connections Connections 1 AC Adapter 3 Modem Cable 2 Battery[...]

2 -2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Mobile Internet PC The following buttons, lights, and controls are located on the front of your computer: Front of Your Computer Front Components 1 Display Release Latch 6 Speakers 2 Display 7 Left TouchPad Button 3 Power Button 8 Scroll Up/Down Button 4 Keyboard 9 Right TouchPad Button 5 Touch[...]

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-3 Internet Zone Buttons and Lights Internet Zone Buttons and Lights 1 AC Adapter Light 7 Instant Search Button 2 Caps Lock Light 8 Online MarketPlace Button 3 Instant Internet Access Button 9 Retail Central Button 4 Instant E-Mail Button - Num Lock Light 5 My Presario Instant Access Button q Scroll Lock Light 6[...]

2 -4 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Computer Front Components 1 Previous Track Button 7 Battery Gauge 2 Next Track Button 8 Disqplay 2 On/Off Button 3 Sleep Status Icon 9 Volume Down Button 4 Power Status Icon - Volume Up Button 5 Battery Charging Status Icon q Play/Pause Button 6 Disqplay 2 Status Icon w Stop Button Refer to the[...]

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-5 Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet The Compaq Internet Zone buttons provide quick, easy access to the Internet. Internet Zone Buttons The Internet Zone buttons, located at the top of the keyboard of your Mobile Internet PC, automatically connect you to the Internet. Before using these buttons, you mus[...]

2 -6 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Internet Zone Button United States All Other Countries Outside the United States * * * * Online MarketPlace takes you to an electronic shopping experience. Compaq has partnered with several companies to provide you with the convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a button. Instant Answer connects you[...]

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-7 Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences. The Easy Access Internet Zone ¸ icon is located on the Windows Taskbar. It can also be reached by clicking the Start button, then Programs and choosing Reprogram Easy Access Buttons . To[...]

2 -8 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the left panel of your computer: Left Panel of Your Computer Left Panel Components 1 Security Slot 4 CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole 2 CD or DVD Drive 5 Diskette Drive* 3 CD or DVD Eject Button 6 Diskette Eject Button* * A SuperDisk dr[...]

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-9 Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the right panel of your computer: Right Panel of Your Computer Right Panel Components 1 Battery Compartment 5 Microphone Jack 2 PC Card Eject Button 6 Modem Port* 3 PC Card Slot 7 Ethernet Port* 4 Headphone Jack * Available on sele[...]

2 -10 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the back panel of your computer: Back Panel of Your Computer Back Panel Components 1 Mouse/Keyboard Port 6 TV Out Connector 2 AC Adapter Connector 7 VGA Port 3 Printer/Parallel Port 8 Serial Port 4 Port Replicator Connector 9 USB [...]

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-11 Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the bottom of your computer: Bottom of Your Computer Bottom Components 1 Pop-Up Feet 3 Memory Compartment 2 Serial Number 4 Speaker Ports[...]

2 -12 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Inserting the Battery To insert your battery into the battery compartment, complete the following steps: 1. Push down on the battery compartment door to remove the door. Inserting the Battery 2. Insert the new battery 1 into the battery compartment with the label side turned up. + NOTE: Only Compaq 1800 Ser[...]

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-13 Removing the Battery To remove the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Save your files. 2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your computer. 3. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding it down. 4. Use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out. a WARNING: To reduce the risk of damag[...]

2 -14 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power To connect your computer to AC power, follow the instructions on the Compaq Hardware Setup poster. Refer to the Government Approvals section of the Mobile Internet PC Reference Manual for worldwide power cord information. Unplugging the Computer from AC Power When your [...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-1 Chapter 3 Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC To turn on your computer, press the Power › button, which is located at the top of the keyboard. Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Standard Off Mode To turn off your computer properly, complete the following steps: 1. Save any work [...]

3 -2 Mobile Internet PC Features Full Off (Main Power Off) Mode If you need to install or replace components in your computer, you must turn your computer off completely . To do this, complete the previous steps for putting your computer into Standard Off mode. Unplug the computer electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery if installed.[...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-3 Recovering from a Locked System Occasionally you may encounter a nonworking keyboard or a frozen screen. To restart your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Press and hold down the Power › button for at least four seconds. This action will cause a manual shutdown. 2. Press the Power › button once to restar[...]

3 -4 Mobile Internet PC Features Using the Numeric Keypad To use the embedded numeric keypad, press Fn+NumLk . This key combination switches the keys to numbers until you press Fn+NumLk again. When NumLock is activated, the NumLock h light is turned on. You may also use the numeric keypad by pressing and holding the Fn key while using the embedded [...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-5 Using the Scroll Button If you are using a program that has a vertical scroll bar, the scroll button beneath your touchpad will allow you to scroll up and down a page. To change the function of the scroll button, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button from the Windows Taskbar. 2. Point to Settings, t[...]

3 -6 Mobile Internet PC Features Understanding Your Status Display The icons on your computer status display show what is happening in your computer. If you press any of the buttons around the status display (except the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons), it will light up for a few seconds so that you can see the icons more clearly. Icon Functions F[...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-7 Using the Function Keys Use the function keys on the keyboard to perform repeated tasks quickly. The function keys are located on the top row of the keyboard. The Fn key activates a function key. It is located in the lower-left area of the keyboard. To use a function key, press the Fn key at the same time you press a[...]

3 -8 Mobile Internet PC Features User-Programmable Keys The F1 and F2 keys can also be set up to open your most often-used software, thereby saving you time from having to locate these programs every time you want to use them. Refer to the Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Keys section in this guide for more information about pr[...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-9 Adjusting the Volume You can change the speaker volume on your Internet PC. Press the µ button to increase the volume. Press the ´ button to decrease the volume. Pressing the ´ and µ buttons at the same time will turn on and turn off the mute feature. a WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment [...]

3 -10 Mobile Internet PC Features For a list of the buttons used to operate Disqplay 2 , please see the table below. Button Functions Function Icon Description Disqplay 2 On/Off R Turns Disqplay 2 on and off. You must hold down the button for 1 second to turn on or turn off Disqplay 2 . Previous Track ‹ Skips the CD to the previous track. If you [...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-11 Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay 2 To play an audio CD using Disqplay 2 , press the Disqplay 2 On/Off R button for 1 second to turn on Disqplay 2 , then insert the CD into the CD drive. The CD will automatically start playing. Use the CD control buttons to navigate the CD. If there is no CD in the CD drive, a No Dis[...]

3 -12 Mobile Internet PC Features If there is a data (non-audio) CD in the CD drive, a Data CD message will appear on the status display. Disqplay 2 will not run data CDs. Data CD Message Using Repeat Track To continuously repeat a track, complete the following steps: 1. While the track is playing, press the Play/Pause ˆ button. 2. Press the Previ[...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-13 Setting Up Your TV-Out Connection Your Mobile Internet PC comes with a composite TV-Out connector on the back panel. An S-Video connector can be found on your optional port replicator. With a TV-Out connection, you can do the following: • Play games on a bigger screen, such as your television. • Watch DVD movies[...]

3 -14 Mobile Internet PC Features Setting Up Your Television Format To properly view images, you must set your computer to your country’s standard for television transmission. To do this, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the Windows desktop. 2. Click Properties . 3. Click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button. 4. Click the [...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-15 Switching Between Displays You can switch between your television and your display or external monitor by pressing Fn+F3 . The order in which they change is: • Display • External Monitor • Display and External Monitor • TV-Out Introducing Your SuperDisk Drive (available on select models) Your SuperDisk (form[...]

3 -16 Mobile Internet PC Features Using Your SuperDisk Drive For optimum performance, use Imation SuperDisk diskettes with your SuperDisk drive. Inserting a Diskette To insert a 1.44-MB or SuperDisk diskette into the drive, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on your computer, if it is not already turned on. 2. Hold the diskette, label side up, a[...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-17 Manually Ejecting a Diskette If you need to eject a diskette when the power is off, complete the following steps to manually eject the diskette: 1. Make sure the power is off and any external power sources are disconnected. 2. Insert a metal rod, such as a paper clip (approximately 1/16 inch in diameter and at least[...]

3 -18 Mobile Internet PC Features Creating a Startup SuperDisk Diskette You can start your computer from the SuperDisk drive, which is your A: drive, if you have a diskette containing the necessary system files. To create a Startup SuperDisk diskette, you must copy the Windows system files to the diskette. Copying system files does not erase files[...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-19 Formatting a SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk diskettes are preformatted so you can use them immediately. If you need to reformat a SuperDisk diskette, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer G icon. 2. Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) H icon, then select Format . 3. Select[...]

3 -20 Mobile Internet PC Features SuperDisk Copy Disk SuperDisk Copy Disk allows you to duplicate 1.44-MB diskettes and SuperDisk diskettes quickly and easily. 1. Insert the source diskette (the diskette you wish to copy from) into the SuperDisk drive. 2. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer G icon. 3. Right-click the 3½ Floppy ([...]

Mobile Internet PC Features 3-21 To disable the Staging Area, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the SuperDisk Accelerator P icon on the Windows Taskbar. If the Staging Area is enabled, the Staging Enabled option will be checked. 2. Click Staging Disabled . SuperDisk Accelerator Icon The SuperDisk Accelerator P icon is located in you Wind[...]

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Learning About Your Modem 4-1 Chapter 4 Learning About Your Modem Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V.90 data/fax modem. Before using your modem to connect to the Internet, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem, please refer to the digital modem features gui[...]

4 -2 Learning About Your Modem 56K ITU V.90 Standard If you are able to connect to an ISP using the V.90 standard, the modem will be able to download files at a maximum speed of 56 kilobits per second (Kbps), over standard telephone lines. Download speeds will vary with telephone line conditions. When using the V.90 standard, download speeds are fa[...]

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Your Compaq Internet PC may be equipped with a 10/100 Mbps network interface adapter and driver. Refer to the Compaq Hardware and Software Setup poster for the exact location of the Ethernet connector. Setting Up a Network You must physical[...]

5 -2 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Installing the Network Protocols To install the necessary network protocols, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start , point to Settings , then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Network L icon. 3. When the message Your network is not complete. Do you want to[...]

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-3 7. Select the Identification Tab in the Network window and complete the following steps: a. Enter a name for the computer. This name must be unique, different from the name of every other computer in the network. The name may contain a maximum of 15 letters, numbers, and the following special char[...]

5 -4 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Sharing Folders To prevent others on the network from accessing sensitive files on your computer, you can set the access level on a folder by adjusting the shared files properties. The shared properties can be changed to meet your file security needs. ` CAUTION: You should never share your Window[...]

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-5 Sharing a Folder To share the folder, complete the following steps: 1. Locate the folder using Microsoft Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click the folder name. 3. Click Sharing . 4. Click Shared As . The folder name is displayed automatically in the Share Name box. If you wish, you may change the share[...]

5 -6 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Connecting to a Shared Printer To connect to a shared network printer, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers . 2. Double-click the Add Printer ü icon. The Add Printer window is displayed. Select Network Prin[...]

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-7 Mapping a Network Drive * HINT: The Network Neighborhood K icon will not appear on the Windows desktop until the network protocols are installed. If you wish to automatically access a shared folder on another computer each time you turn on your computer and log onto the network, complete the follo[...]

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Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-1 Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Adding More Memory Memory upgrades of 32, 64, or 128 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) are available for your computer. Contact your Compaq retailer, seller, or authorized dealer for information on memory or refer to your accessories catalog. The memory spe[...]

6 -2 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 3. Remove the battery from its compartment. 4. Turn your computer over and locate the memory compartment door. 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the memory compartment door. 6. Remove the memory compartment door. 7. Slide 1 and lock 2 the memory expansion module in place. ` CAUTION: When i[...]

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-3 What Are PC Cards? PC Cards (formerly known as PCMCIA Cards) are removable devices that increase the storage or communications capability of your computer. PC Cards come in three different sizes: Type I, Type II, and Type III. PC Cards have the following things in common: • 2 standard bus sizes, 16-bit (PCMCI[...]

6 -4 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card into your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Guide the PC Card, label side up, through the lower door of the PC Card slot. 2. Gently push the card into the slot. If the computer is turned on, the computer automatically configures the PC Card and beeps when the ca[...]

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-5 Removing a PC Card If your computer is turned on, click on the PC Card O icon on the Windows Taskbar to stop card activity before you remove the card. A popup window prompts you to remove the card. Then, follow these steps to remove the PC Card: 1. Push in on the recessed PC Card Eject button 1 to extend it. 2.[...]

6 -6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Internet PCs are compatible with many PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards on the market today. Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact your PC Card manufacturer for information. The Compaq Web site lists many compatible PC Cards: www.compaq.com/athome/support/serv[...]

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-7 PC Card Software Some types of PC Cards require card-specific device drivers. Contact your PC Card manufacturer for additional information. Configuring PC Cards The PC Card software needed to easily install and configure PC Cards in Windows is provided on your Internet PC. You do not need to turn off your compu[...]

6 -8 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Vendor-Provided PC Card Software PC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software: Card-specific device driver – If needed, install a card-specific device driver in Windows. It is important to be certain you are installing only a card-specific device driver. Installing the wrong software can l[...]

Index-1 Index A AC adapter 2-1 AC power connecting 2-14 unplugging 2-14 access depends on password 5-5 file 5-4 full 5-5 read-only 5-5 Add Printer Wizard 5-6 B battery 2-1 charging 2-13 charging time 2-13 compartment 2-9 extra batteries 2-13 guage 2-4 buttons CD/DVD eject 2-8 diskette eject 2-8 Disqplay on/off 2-4, 3-10 Instant E-Mail 2-3 Instant I[...]

Index-2 720 KB 3-15 drive 2-8 eject button 2-8, 3-16 ejecting 3-16 formatting 3-19 handling 3-21 manually ejecting 3-17 storing 3-21 write protecting 3-18 diskette drive 3-15 display 2-2 display release latch 2-2 Disqplay buttons 3-10 data CDs 3-12 next track button 3-10 no disc message 3-11 on/off button 3-10 play/pause button 3-10 playing CDs 3-1[...]

Index-3 J jack headphone 2-9 microphone 2-9 K K56flex 4-1 keyboard 2-2 Instant Answer 2-6 Instant E-Commerce 2-6 Instant E-Mail 2-5 Instant Internet 2-5 Instant Search 2-5 My Presario 2-5 numeric keypad 3-4 Online MarketPlace 2-6 Retail Central 2-6 L lights AC adapter 2-3 caps lock 2-3 status 3-5 M mapping a network drive 5-7 memory adding 6-1 comp[...]

Index-4 type I 6-3 type II 6-3 type III 6-3 types 6-3 PCMCIA See PC Cards point-to-point connection 4-2 ports Ethernet 2-9 modem 2-9 mouse/keyboard 2-10 printer/parallel 2-10 serial 2-10 speaker 2-11 USB 2-10 VGA 2-10 power button 2-2 full off 3-2 main power off 3-2 turning off 3-1 turning on 3-1 print sharing enabling 5-2 printer connecting to a n[...]

Index-5 V V.90 standard 4-1, 4-2 volume adjusting 3-9 control 3-9 W workgroup 5-3 write protecting 3-18[...]

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