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... Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-15 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-16 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-16 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-17 To... Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing ...
... Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-15 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-16 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-16 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-17 To... Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing ...
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...PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only 5-6 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 5-7 To Install a RAM Expansion Module 5-7 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-12 To Prepare a New Hard Drive... 5-13 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio ...
...PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only 5-6 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 5-7 To Install a RAM Expansion Module 5-7 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-12 To Prepare a New Hard Drive... 5-13 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio ...
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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) - Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
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Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. 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.
Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. 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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... diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on (even 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. ■...
... diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on (even 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. ■...
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... or disposed of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. To install the battery pack: 1. This guide is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of properly. Do not dispose of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment, then slide ...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. Insert the connector end of battery packs in until it ...
... or disposed of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. To install the battery pack: 1. This guide is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of properly. Do not dispose of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment, then slide ...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. Insert the connector end of battery packs in until it ...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. The first time you to customize your setup. 1. If the program prompts you turn on ... and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then select your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Reference Guide 1-11 Check the modem country or region settings. Follow the Setup program instructions on its hard drive.
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. The first time you to customize your setup. 1. If the program prompts you turn on ... and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then select your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Reference Guide 1-11 Check the modem country or region settings. Follow the Setup program instructions on its hard drive.
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... the logo screen appears, press esc to restart. If you will be able to turn off the notebook. You can also boot the notebook from its internal hard drive. Basic Operation To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding and you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change...
... the logo screen appears, press esc to restart. If you will be able to turn off the notebook. You can also boot the notebook from its internal hard drive. Basic Operation To Reset the Notebook Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding and you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change...
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... > Restart. 2. To Lock the Hard Drive The notebook enables you cannot recover your data. If you forget the password, you to lock its internal hard drive to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. You can change the notebook (and drive) password. Your notebook comes equipped with Norton AntiVirus software. ...Norton AntiVirus updates are on the hard drive. This is encoded on the Web at...
... > Restart. 2. To Lock the Hard Drive The notebook enables you cannot recover your data. If you forget the password, you to lock its internal hard drive to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. You can change the notebook (and drive) password. Your notebook comes equipped with Norton AntiVirus software. ...Norton AntiVirus updates are on the hard drive. This is encoded on the Web at...
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.... To Protect Your Hard Drive Hard drives, as well as other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up or carry the notebook by inappropriate handling and operation. ■ Avoid bumps or jolts. ■ Do not operate the notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain. ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut... weather). Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can be damaged by its display. ■ Do not use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. Basic Operation Taking Care of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is cold, warm it ...
.... To Protect Your Hard Drive Hard drives, as well as other enclosed space. ■ Do not pick up or carry the notebook by inappropriate handling and operation. ■ Avoid bumps or jolts. ■ Do not operate the notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain. ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut... weather). Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can be damaged by its display. ■ Do not use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. Basic Operation Taking Care of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is cold, warm it ...
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...pointing device to turn on the display. Press the power Saves your current button to return to session to the hard drive, your current session in Windows. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. To resume normal operation, restore power by ...the display and other input activity occurs for the specified interval. When this happens, you will be disabled. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive is initiated. Hibernation is turned on the display. Conserves battery power and extends the life of saving your work before allowing...
...pointing device to turn on the display. Press the power Saves your current button to return to session to the hard drive, your current session in Windows. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. To resume normal operation, restore power by ...the display and other input activity occurs for the specified interval. When this happens, you will be disabled. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive is initiated. Hibernation is turned on the display. Conserves battery power and extends the life of saving your work before allowing...
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... holes, then remove the screws. Use a pointed tool to the notebook. 3. Remove the battery pack. 5. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Save your notebook to make sure the connector seats properly. 9. Gently pull the hard drive out of screws varies by model. 7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs. ✎ If you should create a Utility...
... holes, then remove the screws. Use a pointed tool to the notebook. 3. Remove the battery pack. 5. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Save your notebook to make sure the connector seats properly. 9. Gently pull the hard drive out of screws varies by model. 7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs. ✎ If you should create a Utility...
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... attachment back onto the pins on evenly without bending the connector pins. 3. Reinstall the screws into the holder. 5. Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at each end so that the connector slides on the end of the holder. 2. Work alternately at one... need a small Phillips screwdriver for this connector from the hard drive you are removing. Insert the drive into the holder and drive case. 5-12 Reference Guide Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove the...
... attachment back onto the pins on evenly without bending the connector pins. 3. Reinstall the screws into the holder. 5. Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at each end so that the connector slides on the end of the holder. 2. Work alternately at one... need a small Phillips screwdriver for this connector from the hard drive you are removing. Insert the drive into the holder and drive case. 5-12 Reference Guide Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove the...
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Add-On Devices To Prepare a New Hard Drive When you install a new hard drive, you want to work with your notebook, follow the system recovery procedures described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. If you also need to prepare it to be able to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook. Reference Guide 5-13
Add-On Devices To Prepare a New Hard Drive When you install a new hard drive, you want to work with your notebook, follow the system recovery procedures described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. If you also need to prepare it to be able to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook. Reference Guide 5-13
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... properties ❏ Continue to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is enabled. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. Reference Guide 6-5 If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged...a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not ...
... properties ❏ Continue to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is enabled. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. Reference Guide 6-5 If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged...a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not ...
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...notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting for broken network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard drive... frequently runs (as a virus-scanning program) can affect response time. ■ Certain background operations (such as indicated by the hard drive light on the notebook hard disk...., consider installing additional memory. ■ Check the amount of the notebook) while the notebook appears to its swap file on the front of available free disk ...
...notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting for broken network connections to time out. ■ If the notebook hard drive... frequently runs (as a virus-scanning program) can affect response time. ■ Certain background operations (such as indicated by the hard drive light on the notebook hard disk...., consider installing additional memory. ■ Check the amount of the notebook) while the notebook appears to its swap file on the front of available free disk ...
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... UMA Video Memory Memory Serial Number Service ID UUID MAC Address Description Shows the current BIOS version. Values set take effect immediately. Sets the hard drive type and various parameters. Displays the value of the unit. Displays the MAC network address of the internal (wired) LAN. Default Detected automatically Detected automatically ...
... UMA Video Memory Memory Serial Number Service ID UUID MAC Address Description Shows the current BIOS version. Values set take effect immediately. Sets the hard drive type and various parameters. Displays the value of the unit. Displays the MAC network address of the internal (wired) LAN. Default Detected automatically Detected automatically ...
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... password option is enabled, encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) on Boot Internal hard drive lock Description Shows if a user password is set , change , or clear the user password. Press enter to set . The...Security Menu Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password Set Administrator Password Require Password on the hard drive. Shows if an administrator password is required when the notebook boots. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented ...
... password option is enabled, encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) on Boot Internal hard drive lock Description Shows if a user password is set , change , or clear the user password. Press enter to set . The...Security Menu Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password Set Administrator Password Require Password on the hard drive. Shows if an administrator password is required when the notebook boots. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot include special or accented ...
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...notebook has more than one scanned. Default 1. Removable devices 3. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. Built-in a + category, you can select the one device in LAN provides diskless boot from a network server. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. Built-in Setup. Default Reference Guide 6-27 Hard Drive 2. CD-ROM Drive... Values Description Saves Setup changes, then exits and reboots. Troubleshooting Boot Menu Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN Description Shows the order of boot devices. Discards any Setup changes...
...notebook has more than one scanned. Default 1. Removable devices 3. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. Built-in a + category, you can select the one device in LAN provides diskless boot from a network server. Does not affect password, date, or time changes. Built-in Setup. Default Reference Guide 6-27 Hard Drive 2. CD-ROM Drive... Values Description Saves Setup changes, then exits and reboots. Troubleshooting Boot Menu Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN Description Shows the order of boot devices. Discards any Setup changes...
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... components 1-1 increasing display brightness 2-6 inserting battery pack 1-7 CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-7 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L LAN (local area network) connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 using a wireless adapter 4-6 left panel components 1-3 locking hard drive 2-15 notebook 2-13 low-battery warning 3-5 M maintenance and care 2-16, 2-17 Mini PCI...
... components 1-1 increasing display brightness 2-6 inserting battery pack 1-7 CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-7 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L LAN (local area network) connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 using a wireless adapter 4-6 left panel components 1-3 locking hard drive 2-15 notebook 2-13 low-battery warning 3-5 M maintenance and care 2-16, 2-17 Mini PCI...
