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... the Fn+F12 hotkeys. For more information about using Easy Access keys or hotkeys, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn+F9 through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide CD and DVD Software Using...
... the Fn+F12 hotkeys. For more information about using Easy Access keys or hotkeys, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn+F9 through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide CD and DVD Software Using...
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...Software Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to an optical drive medium: ■ Connect the notebook to a reliable external power source before writing to a medium. Power loss, for example from a failing battery pack, could corrupt the write process....to another medium or from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to your hard drive, then from ) into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly between the network drive and the optical drive. Instead,...
...Software Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to an optical drive medium: ■ Connect the notebook to a reliable external power source before writing to a medium. Power loss, for example from a failing battery pack, could corrupt the write process....to another medium or from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to your hard drive, then from ) into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly between the network drive and the optical drive. Instead,...
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... shift key.) Power/standby light blinks. Exit Standby. For more information about hotkeys, refer on . Your work returns to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. Power Initiating or Exiting Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate Standby. Briefly press the power button. Power/standby light turns on this CD to the...
... shift key.) Power/standby light blinks. Exit Standby. For more information about hotkeys, refer on . Your work returns to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. Power Initiating or Exiting Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate Standby. Briefly press the power button. Power/standby light turns on this CD to the...
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... security preference. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can remove DriveLock protection from the notebook. ■ If you forget your user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive is a non-Windows utility, keystrokes (not notebook pointing devices) are used in Computer...forget your DriveLock user password but know your DriveLock master password, you cannot start up the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. Using Passwords Forgetting Passwords Most security features use passwords. For more information about USB, refer ...
... security preference. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can remove DriveLock protection from the notebook. ■ If you forget your user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive is a non-Windows utility, keystrokes (not notebook pointing devices) are used in Computer...forget your DriveLock user password but know your DriveLock master password, you cannot start up the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. Using Passwords Forgetting Passwords Most security features use passwords. For more information about USB, refer ...
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... keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section.) ■ When the notebook is starting up from each other Compaq passwords or as the power-on password) must be used for a password before exiting Standby, a Windows password (not a power-on...
... keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section.) ■ When the notebook is starting up from each other Compaq passwords or as the power-on password) must be used for a password before exiting Standby, a Windows password (not a power-on...
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For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with the same ... include any combination of up from the protected hard drive. To open Computer Setup, turn on password, when the notebook starts up to select the Security menu > Power-On Password, then press enter. Press F10 while the F10 =... F10. 3-4 Software Guide If you are prompted for the DriveLock password, but not the power-on or restart the notebook. Security Using a Power-On Password A power-on password is displayed in Computer Setup. 1. Entering Power-On Password ...
For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with the same ... include any combination of up from the protected hard drive. To open Computer Setup, turn on password, when the notebook starts up to select the Security menu > Power-On Password, then press enter. Press F10 while the F10 =... F10. 3-4 Software Guide If you are prompted for the DriveLock password, but not the power-on or restart the notebook. Security Using a Power-On Password A power-on password is displayed in Computer Setup. 1. Entering Power-On Password ...
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...recognized if you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Using a Compaq Administrator Password A Compaq administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the... Old Password field, then press F10. 3. To save your password using the same keys you must be entered to enter the password, you used to 32 letters, numbers, and slashes (/) and is set as it with keyboard...
...recognized if you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Using a Compaq Administrator Password A Compaq administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the... Old Password field, then press F10. 3. To save your password using the same keys you must be entered to enter the password, you used to 32 letters, numbers, and slashes (/) and is set as it with keyboard...
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...Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. To save your preferences, press F10. 4. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. 3-12 Software Guide Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the CD-ROM field. ❏ Diskette ...drive settings do not apply to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. 1. For more information about the option to disable the MultiPort Fn+F2 hotkeys, refer on or restart the notebook. To open Computer Setup, turn on this CD to SuperDisk or Zip drives. 3.
...Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. To save your preferences, press F10. 4. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. 3-12 Software Guide Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the CD-ROM field. ❏ Diskette ...drive settings do not apply to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. 1. For more information about the option to disable the MultiPort Fn+F2 hotkeys, refer on or restart the notebook. To open Computer Setup, turn on this CD to SuperDisk or Zip drives. 3.
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... local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of Compaq software as... time and date. Software Guide 6-1 Prepare for any update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model...
... local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of Compaq software as... time and date. Software Guide 6-1 Prepare for any update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model...
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...used by USB can be used in Computer Setup are included in the step-by-step Computer Setup procedures provided throughout your notebook keyboard. ✎ An external keyboard connected by all users. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in this CD to select ...be helpful to advanced users who prefer to the Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. To open Computer Setup, turn on your notebook. Computer Setup Procedures The information and settings in Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. If the operating system is working ...
...used by USB can be used in Computer Setup are included in the step-by-step Computer Setup procedures provided throughout your notebook keyboard. ✎ An external keyboard connected by all users. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in this CD to select ...be helpful to advanced users who prefer to the Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. To open Computer Setup, turn on your notebook. Computer Setup Procedures The information and settings in Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. If the operating system is working ...
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...SpeedStep window. (When Disable is selected, the notebook runs in MultiBoot. Software Guide 7-7 When USB legacy support is enabled: ❖ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❖ The notebook can start from the Advanced Menu, continued ...Select Device Options (continued) To Do This ■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs. Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from a ...
...SpeedStep window. (When Disable is selected, the notebook runs in MultiBoot. Software Guide 7-7 When USB legacy support is enabled: ❖ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❖ The notebook can start from the Advanced Menu, continued ...Select Device Options (continued) To Do This ■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs. Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from a ...
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... internal NIC for 6-4 update procedure 6-7 keyboard, external (optional) 7-2 L language, changing in Computer Setup 3-12 locked system emergency shut down procedures 2-10 reinstalling software 6-10 logical drive designations. See drive designations M model, identifying notebook 6-2 modes, SpeedStep 2-13 monitor, external... features 4-1 installing 4-2 setting up Agents 4-2 InterVideo WinDVD. See WinDVD K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) defined 6-1 determining current version of 6-2 downloading 6-7 installing 6-8 obtaining updates for MultiBoot 5-3 Software Guide Index-5
... internal NIC for 6-4 update procedure 6-7 keyboard, external (optional) 7-2 L language, changing in Computer Setup 3-12 locked system emergency shut down procedures 2-10 reinstalling software 6-10 logical drive designations. See drive designations M model, identifying notebook 6-2 modes, SpeedStep 2-13 monitor, external... features 4-1 installing 4-2 setting up Agents 4-2 InterVideo WinDVD. See WinDVD K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) defined 6-1 determining current version of 6-2 downloading 6-7 installing 6-8 obtaining updates for MultiBoot 5-3 Software Guide Index-5
Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series
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Contents 1 Identifying External Hardware Display Components 1-1 Pointing Device Components 1-2 TouchPad Models 1-2 Dual Device Models 1-3 Top Components 1-4 Power Lights 1-4 Keyboard and Drive Lights 1-5 Power and Volume Controls 1-6 Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys 1-7 Function and Keypad Keys 1-8 Front Panel Components 1-9 Rear Panel Components 1-10 Connectors 1-10 Vent, Port and Jacks 1-11 Left Side Components...
Contents 1 Identifying External Hardware Display Components 1-1 Pointing Device Components 1-2 TouchPad Models 1-2 Dual Device Models 1-3 Top Components 1-4 Power Lights 1-4 Keyboard and Drive Lights 1-5 Power and Volume Controls 1-6 Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys 1-7 Function and Keypad Keys 1-8 Front Panel Components 1-9 Rear Panel Components 1-10 Connectors 1-10 Vent, Port and Jacks 1-11 Left Side Components...
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Contents 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 2-1 Pointing Devices on TouchPad Models Only 2-1 Pointing Devices on Dual Device Models Only . . . . 2-2 Setting Pointing Device Preferences 2-4 Hotkeys 2-5 Identifying Hotkeys...Default Settings 2-11 Using Custom Assignments and Schemes 2-13 Keypads 2-14 Using the Internal Keypad 2-14 Using an External Keypad 2-16 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Identifying Battery Packs 3-2 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack 3-3 Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack 3-4 Charging a Battery Pack 3-5...
Contents 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 2-1 Pointing Devices on TouchPad Models Only 2-1 Pointing Devices on Dual Device Models Only . . . . 2-2 Setting Pointing Device Preferences 2-4 Hotkeys 2-5 Identifying Hotkeys...Default Settings 2-11 Using Custom Assignments and Schemes 2-13 Keypads 2-14 Using the Internal Keypad 2-14 Using an External Keypad 2-16 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Identifying Battery Packs 3-2 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack 3-3 Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack 3-4 Charging a Battery Pack 3-5...
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..., or right through most application and Internet browser windows. *For information about modifying pointing device functions, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Setting Pointing Device Preferences." 1-2 Hardware Guide Identifying External Hardware Pointing Device Components TouchPad Models Pointing Device Components: TouchPad Models 1 TouchPad Moves the cursor...
..., or right through most application and Internet browser windows. *For information about modifying pointing device functions, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Setting Pointing Device Preferences." 1-2 Hardware Guide Identifying External Hardware Pointing Device Components TouchPad Models Pointing Device Components: TouchPad Models 1 TouchPad Moves the cursor...
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Hardware Guide 1-3 Can be set to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Setting Pointing Device Preferences." Dual Device Models Identifying External Hardware Pointing Device Components: Dual Device Models 1 Pointing stick Moves the cursor and selects and ...
Hardware Guide 1-3 Can be set to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Setting Pointing Device Preferences." Dual Device Models Identifying External Hardware Pointing Device Components: Dual Device Models 1 Pointing stick Moves the cursor and selects and ...
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Identifying External Hardware Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components: Keyboard and Drive Lights 1 Num lock light 2 Caps lock light On: Num lock is on or the internal keypad is on.* On: Caps lock is on. 3 ... the MultiBay. *For more information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external keypad, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Keypads." Hardware Guide 1-5
Identifying External Hardware Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components: Keyboard and Drive Lights 1 Num lock light 2 Caps lock light On: Num lock is on or the internal keypad is on.* On: Caps lock is on. 3 ... the MultiBay. *For more information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external keypad, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Keypads." Hardware Guide 1-5
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Hardware Guide 1-7 Buttons can be programmed to software applications or data files on each button represents the default destination. Identifying External Hardware Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components: Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys 1 Easy Access Buttons (4) Provide quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to different destinations. 2 Microsoft logo keys (2) Display Windows Start menu. 3 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for item beneath the pointer. The icon on a drive.
Hardware Guide 1-7 Buttons can be programmed to software applications or data files on each button represents the default destination. Identifying External Hardware Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components: Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys 1 Easy Access Buttons (4) Provide quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to different destinations. 2 Microsoft logo keys (2) Display Windows Start menu. 3 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for item beneath the pointer. The icon on a drive.
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... function keys F2 through F4 and F7 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.* 2 Fn key Combines with other keys to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. 1-8 Hardware Guide Identifying External Hardware Function and Keypad Keys Top Components: Function and Keypad Keys 1 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks...
... function keys F2 through F4 and F7 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.* 2 Fn key Combines with other keys to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. 1-8 Hardware Guide Identifying External Hardware Function and Keypad Keys Top Components: Function and Keypad Keys 1 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks...
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... windows. The scroll button moves the viewing area up, down, right, and left in the direction you want to move the cursor. 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices Pointing Devices on TouchPad Models Only To move the cursor, sometimes called the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface 1 in Internet...
... windows. The scroll button moves the viewing area up, down, right, and left in the direction you want to move the cursor. 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices Pointing Devices on TouchPad Models Only To move the cursor, sometimes called the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface 1 in Internet...