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...1 Year Non-Comapaq accessories Not warranted by Compaq. Product Limited Warranty Periods Product Compaq computer with "1YR," "2 YR," or "3YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the unit Included Compaq accessories and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year, 2 ...years, or 3 years, according to manufacturer's warranty. LIMITED WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT United States and Canada This document includes Limited Warranty information for notebook products purchased in the ...
...1 Year Non-Comapaq accessories Not warranted by Compaq. Product Limited Warranty Periods Product Compaq computer with "1YR," "2 YR," or "3YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the unit Included Compaq accessories and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year, 2 ...years, or 3 years, according to manufacturer's warranty. LIMITED WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT United States and Canada This document includes Limited Warranty information for notebook products purchased in the ...
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Contents 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations 2-1 Power Sources 2-3 Selecting a Power Source 2-3 Using External or Battery Power 2-4 Standby and Hibernation 2-5 Standby 2-5 Hibernation 2-6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-8 Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-12 Using Emergency...
Contents 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations 2-1 Power Sources 2-3 Selecting a Power Source 2-3 Using External or Battery Power 2-4 Standby and Hibernation 2-5 Standby 2-5 Hibernation 2-6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-8 Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-12 Using Emergency...
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... Power/standby light* 2 Battery light On: Notebook is off. Off: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is open; the power/standby light on . Blinking: The notebook is unable to start up while running on the notebook while the notebook is being accessed. 4 ... in standby. The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. †The battery light blinks if you try to turn on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. 3 IDE (Integrated Drive...
... Power/standby light* 2 Battery light On: Notebook is off. Off: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is open; the power/standby light on . Blinking: The notebook is unable to start up while running on the notebook while the notebook is being accessed. 4 ... in standby. The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. †The battery light blinks if you try to turn on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. 3 IDE (Integrated Drive...
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Bottom Components Bays and Vents Component ID Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack.* 2 Exhaust vents (5) Provide airflow to block airflow. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. *Battery packs vary by notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.
Bottom Components Bays and Vents Component ID Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack.* 2 Exhaust vents (5) Provide airflow to block airflow. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. *Battery packs vary by notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.
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... AC adapter* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-...specific modem adapter. 5 Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 adapter (included by region, country, and/or notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide region as required)* *All components described in this table vary in appearance by telephone jack. Component ID...
... AC adapter* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-...specific modem adapter. 5 Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 adapter (included by region, country, and/or notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide region as required)* *All components described in this table vary in appearance by telephone jack. Component ID...
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...You may need the Product Key to the bottom of the notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless device, an optional... Bluetooth® device, or both. To display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer. ...
...You may need the Product Key to the bottom of the notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless device, an optional... Bluetooth® device, or both. To display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer. ...
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The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is closed. 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide Power The function of each of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID." The power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible when the notebook is open. Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Power/standby lights (2) 2 fn+f5 hotkey 3 Battery light 4 Power button 5 Display switch ✎ The notebook has 2 power/standby lights.
The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is closed. 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide Power The function of each of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID." The power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible when the notebook is open. Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Power/standby lights (2) 2 fn+f5 hotkey 3 Battery light 4 Power button 5 Display switch ✎ The notebook has 2 power/standby lights.
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...easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is connected to an optical disc. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3...of these sources while working in most software applications. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you run on battery power from an inserted battery pack or on your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin...
...easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is connected to an optical disc. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3...of these sources while working in most software applications. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you run on battery power from an inserted battery pack or on your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin...
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... Icon," later in this chapter. 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide If the Power Meter icon is available to external power. ■ If the notebook is displayed. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. ■ When you rest the pointer over the Power Meter icon, a text message that identifies the power source...
... Icon," later in this chapter. 2-4 Hardware and Software Guide If the Power Meter icon is available to external power. ■ If the notebook is displayed. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. ■ When you rest the pointer over the Power Meter icon, a text message that identifies the power source...
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Saving your work is a recommended precaution. By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is cleared, and the power/standby lights blink. Hardware and Software Guide 2-5 For information about changing these settings, refer to...
Saving your work is a recommended precaution. By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is cleared, and the power/standby lights blink. Hardware and Software Guide 2-5 For information about changing these settings, refer to...
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...but is much faster than resuming from hibernation. Saving your work is returned to the screen. ■ If the notebook is returned to a hibernation file on battery power, hibernation is a recommended precaution. Hibernation saves your work to the screen where you restore from hibernation takes ... Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, ExpressCard, or digital memory card. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off . When hibernation is in hibernation, your place manually after 30 minutes of ...
...but is much faster than resuming from hibernation. Saving your work is returned to the screen. ■ If the notebook is returned to a hibernation file on battery power, hibernation is a recommended precaution. Hibernation saves your work to the screen where you restore from hibernation takes ... Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, ExpressCard, or digital memory card. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off . When hibernation is in hibernation, your place manually after 30 minutes of ...
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... and Software Guide 2-7 To verify that hibernation is selected. ✎ All Windows instructions in the left panel of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. Power Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled. For more information about Windows XP category view and Windows XP...
... and Software Guide 2-7 To verify that hibernation is selected. ✎ All Windows instructions in the left panel of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. Power Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled. For more information about Windows XP category view and Windows XP...
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...standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in various circumstances. If possible, connect the notebook to external power to turn your notebook using standby, hibernation, and shutdown in a cool...are unable to shut down the notebook. If you plan to resume within 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. Standby requires more than hibernation. For information about using standard Windows procedures. To extend the life of the battery pack. The amount of such ...
...standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in various circumstances. If possible, connect the notebook to external power to turn your notebook using standby, hibernation, and shutdown in a cool...are unable to shut down the notebook. If you plan to resume within 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. Standby requires more than hibernation. For information about using standard Windows procedures. To extend the life of the battery pack. The amount of such ...
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... Initiate hibernation. Allow the system to the screen. *In Windows XP Professional, depending on battery power and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is selected. Power Initiating...
... Initiate hibernation. Allow the system to the screen. *In Windows XP Professional, depending on battery power and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is selected. Power Initiating...
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...required. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Press any of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook.* ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By.† ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is ...action is cleared. Resume from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby. With the notebook on . ■ Your work is cleared. The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of the display switch can be called ...
...required. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Press any of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook.* ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By.† ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is ...action is cleared. Resume from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby. With the notebook on . ■ Your work is cleared. The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of the display switch can be called ...
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... removal instructions refer to "Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack," later in this chapter. If the Power Meter icon is on: ■ Briefly pressing the power button initiates hibernation. ■ Closing the notebook presses the display switch, which initiates standby. Among the preferences you can set... in the notification area, at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. or - ■ Right-click the Power Meter icon in the Power Options window are the functions of the...
... removal instructions refer to "Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack," later in this chapter. If the Power Meter icon is on: ■ Briefly pressing the power button initiates hibernation. ■ Closing the notebook presses the display switch, which initiates standby. Among the preferences you can set... in the notification area, at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. or - ■ Right-click the Power Meter icon in the Power Options window are the functions of the...
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...then follow the instructions on external power. Among the settings that you can set power schemes that conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power and power schemes that specify the time intervals before the system initiates standby or hibernation. Power Setting or Changing a... Power Scheme A power scheme controls the amount of power used by the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-15 You can use in a power scheme are settings that maximize performance while the notebook is running on the screen. ✎ The preset Max Battery power scheme maximizes...
...then follow the instructions on external power. Among the settings that you can set power schemes that conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power and power schemes that specify the time intervals before the system initiates standby or hibernation. Power Setting or Changing a... Power Scheme A power scheme controls the amount of power used by the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-15 You can use in a power scheme are settings that maximize performance while the notebook is running on the screen. ✎ The preset Max Battery power scheme maximizes...
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... Guide 2-17 Slide the battery pack into the battery bay 1. 3. Power Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source, shut down . 2. To insert a battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate...
... Guide 2-17 Slide the battery pack into the battery bay 1. 3. Power Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the only power source, shut down . 2. To insert a battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate...
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To remove a battery pack: 1. Slide and hold the battery pack release latch 1 as you pivot the battery pack out of the battery bay 2. 2-18 Hardware and Software Guide Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models. Turn the notebook upside down. 2.
To remove a battery pack: 1. Slide and hold the battery pack release latch 1 as you pivot the battery pack out of the battery bay 2. 2-18 Hardware and Software Guide Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models. Turn the notebook upside down. 2.
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...fully charged or not installed. ■ Blinking: The charge in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the notebook is a nearly discharged battery pack. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is too ... 2-19 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow the instructions in "Charging a New Battery Pack" and "Charging an In-Use Battery Pack," next in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to start the notebook. Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in this...
...fully charged or not installed. ■ Blinking: The charge in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the notebook is a nearly discharged battery pack. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is too ... 2-19 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow the instructions in "Charging a New Battery Pack" and "Charging an In-Use Battery Pack," next in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to start the notebook. Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in this...