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b Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370698-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections. It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information.
b Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370698-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections. It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information.
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... Components 1-3 Bottom Panel Components 1-4 Status Lights 1-5 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad...
... Components 1-3 Bottom Panel Components 1-4 Status Lights 1-5 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad...
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... 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-4 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-5 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-5 To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs 3-6 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-8 iv Reference Guide
... 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-4 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-5 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-5 To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs 3-6 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-8 iv Reference Guide
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... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and...
... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and...
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Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 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 notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 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 notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
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If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country.
If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country.
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... if the display is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power...
... if the display is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power...
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...of properly. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Reference Guide 1-7 Insert the connector end of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on... the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. It describes ...
...of properly. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Reference Guide 1-7 Insert the connector end of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on... the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. It describes ...
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... other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Plug the AC adapter...
... other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Plug the AC adapter...
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... used continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is designed to... run demanding applications at full power. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for the notebook to fully charge the battery pack. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information ...
... used continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is designed to... run demanding applications at full power. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for the notebook to fully charge the battery pack. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information ...
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...other components. ■ Maintains current session in this mode Function ON-Power status light is already on the notebook. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is on. Standby-Power status light blinks. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. Select..., then Press Fn+F12. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. OFF-Power status light is off . Powers off the notebook. briefly press the power power. button. ■ Saves current -or- session to turn off the...
...other components. ■ Maintains current session in this mode Function ON-Power status light is already on the notebook. Hibernation-Power If the notebook is on. Standby-Power status light blinks. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ Restores network connections. Select..., then Press Fn+F12. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. OFF-Power status light is off . Powers off the notebook. briefly press the power power. button. ■ Saves current -or- session to turn off the...
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When you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to the Help for your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD-readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you are sold. Most DVD drives let you ...
When you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel Power Scheme to the Help for your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD-readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you are sold. Most DVD drives let you ...
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...; Always shut down before putting it gradually to maintain your battery pack for best performance. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter. 2-16 Reference Guide A drop of Your Notebook Follow these recommendations to avoid condensation. ■ Maintain your notebook during everyday use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). Always set...
...; Always shut down before putting it gradually to maintain your battery pack for best performance. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter. 2-16 Reference Guide A drop of Your Notebook Follow these recommendations to avoid condensation. ■ Maintain your notebook during everyday use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). Always set...
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... a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using a screen saver or other media, or to network drives. ■ Use a virus-...AntiVirus program included with water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner to the display. Do not apply any other device that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. ■ If ...
... a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using a screen saver or other media, or to network drives. ■ Use a virus-...AntiVirus program included with water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner to the display. Do not apply any other device that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a time delay. ■ Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. ■ If ...
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During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to help you are running your working habits. You can maximize operating time without compromising performance. Reference Guide 3-1
During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption When you reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Your notebook is designed to suit your notebook on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to help you are running your working habits. You can maximize operating time without compromising performance. Reference Guide 3-1
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...key or move a pointing device to the hard drive, your previous and turns off the notebook. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. The notebook stays in Windows. The result is To resume Display is turned on the display. Maintains your... saved, but some functions may be lost. Standby is not accessed for the specified interval. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and display based on resuming ...
...key or move a pointing device to the hard drive, your previous and turns off the notebook. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. The notebook stays in Windows. The result is To resume Display is turned on the display. Maintains your... saved, but some functions may be lost. Standby is not accessed for the specified interval. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and display based on resuming ...
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... timeouts after which your notebook automatically shuts down components or enters a power-saving mode. Reference Guide 3-3 See Windows Help for the scheme. Ä CAUTION: Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings or you will lose all unsaved data if the battery pack becomes completely depleted. Battery Packs and Power Management...
... timeouts after which your notebook automatically shuts down components or enters a power-saving mode. Reference Guide 3-3 See Windows Help for the scheme. Ä CAUTION: Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings or you will lose all unsaved data if the battery pack becomes completely depleted. Battery Packs and Power Management...
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...notebook. This value is the notebook's sole source of the battery pack. 3-4 Reference Guide Remove the battery pack from the notebook. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional power information options. Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery... on the side of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel >...
...notebook. This value is the notebook's sole source of the battery pack. 3-4 Reference Guide Remove the battery pack from the notebook. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional power information options. Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery... on the side of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel >...
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... AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in the AC adapter, you can take several hours. Battery Packs and Power Management To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to turn it on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: ■ Replace the...
... AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in the AC adapter, you can take several hours. Battery Packs and Power Management To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to turn it on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: ■ Replace the...
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... when you are not using it. 3-6 Reference Guide Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to...
... when you are not using it. 3-6 Reference Guide Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to...