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...COMPAQ... DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. COMPAQ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND...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. Refer to the serial number label 1 Year Non-Comapaq accessories Not warranted by Compaq. General Terms THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE COMPAQ... IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AS "COMPAQ"). ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY...
...COMPAQ... DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. COMPAQ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND...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. Refer to the serial number label 1 Year Non-Comapaq accessories Not warranted by Compaq. General Terms THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE COMPAQ... IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AS "COMPAQ"). ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY...
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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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... Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* 2 Battery light On: Notebook is charging. On: The battery pack is turned 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...
... Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* 2 Battery light On: Notebook is charging. On: The battery pack is turned 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...
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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. 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
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... following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, and/or notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 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...
... following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, and/or notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 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...
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... system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The Modem Approval label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless ...174; Product Key. This certificate is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the countries in ...
... system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. The Modem Approval label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless ...174; Product Key. This certificate is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the countries in ...
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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 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. Power The function of each of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID."
The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is closed. 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide 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. Power The function of each of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID."
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...adapter or an optional docking device. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is connected to external power. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to an optical disc...., by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you ■ Install or modify system software. ■ Write to your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord ...
...adapter or an optional docking device. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is connected to external power. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to an optical disc...., by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on external power whenever you ■ Install or modify system software. ■ Write to your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord ...
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... of external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power whenever external power is available to battery power. Power Using External or Battery Power The notebook runs on external power (and contains a charged...
... of external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power whenever external power is available to battery power. Power Using External or Battery Power The notebook runs on external power (and contains a charged...
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...to "Setting or Changing a Power Scheme," later in use. Hardware and Software Guide 2-5 By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on external power. When you resume from standby, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is returned instantly...system components that are not in this chapter. When standby is initiated, your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is a recommended precaution.
...to "Setting or Changing a Power Scheme," later in use. Hardware and Software Guide 2-5 By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on external power. When you resume from standby, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is returned instantly...system components that are not in this chapter. When standby is initiated, your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is a recommended precaution.
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...is not usually necessary but is much faster than resuming from hibernation, your place manually after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. When the notebook is in this chapter. 2-6 Hardware and Software Guide When you left off , Windows loads. You can ...add or remove a memory module. ■ 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 running on the hard drive and then shuts down the...
...is not usually necessary but is much faster than resuming from hibernation, your place manually after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. When the notebook is in this chapter. 2-6 Hardware and Software Guide When you left off , Windows loads. You can ...add or remove a memory module. ■ 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 running on the hard drive and then shuts down the...
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... is selected. ✎ All Windows instructions in your preference in the Control Panel pane in the left panel of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. To switch between category view and classic view within Control Panel: » Select Start > Control Panel. Then select your user...
... is selected. ✎ All Windows instructions in your preference in the Control Panel pane in the left panel of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. To switch between category view and classic view within Control Panel: » Select Start > Control Panel. Then select your user...
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...Power Supply Is Uncertain If an external power supply is uncertain, initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook. A power supply may become uncertain because of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry location. Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The... Power Settings," later in various circumstances. The amount of the battery pack. If you are unable to shut down your notebook on or off, refer to resume within 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. If the notebook will be unused and disconnected from hibernation, and how to keep...
...Power Supply Is Uncertain If an external power supply is uncertain, initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook. A power supply may become uncertain because of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry location. Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown The... Power Settings," later in various circumstances. The amount of the battery pack. If you are unable to shut down your notebook on or off, refer to resume within 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. If the notebook will be unused and disconnected from hibernation, and how to keep...
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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 returned to initiate...
... 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 returned to initiate...
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...Your work is cleared. No action is cleared. Use any of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes 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 returned to the screen. *Closing the notebook presses the display switch. Resume from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby. The function of the following procedures: ■ Press any of ...
...Your work is cleared. No action is cleared. Use any of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes 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 returned to the screen. *Closing the notebook presses the display switch. Resume from Standby Task Procedure Result Initiate standby. The function of the following procedures: ■ Press any of ...
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... pressing the power button initiates hibernation. ■ Closing the notebook presses the display switch, which initiates standby. Among the preferences you can set in this chapter. For battery pack removal instructions refer to "Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack," later in the sequence provided: ■ Press ctrl...Shut Down > Turn Off. ❏ In Windows XP Professional, select Shut down from external power and remove the battery pack. By default, when the notebook is not displayed, refer to "Displaying the Power Meter Icon," next in the Power Options window are the functions of...
... pressing the power button initiates hibernation. ■ Closing the notebook presses the display switch, which initiates standby. Among the preferences you can set in this chapter. For battery pack removal instructions refer to "Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack," later in the sequence provided: ■ Press ctrl...Shut Down > Turn Off. ❏ In Windows XP Professional, select Shut down from external power and remove the battery pack. By default, when the notebook is not displayed, refer to "Displaying the Power Meter Icon," next in the Power Options window are the functions of...
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... follow the instructions on external power. You can use in a power scheme are settings that maximize performance while the notebook is running on battery power and power schemes that specify the time intervals before the system initiates standby or hibernation. Among the settings that you... can set power schemes that conserve power while the notebook is running on the screen. ✎ The preset Max Battery power scheme maximizes battery conservation. Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme A power scheme controls the amount of power ...
... follow the instructions on external power. You can use in a power scheme are settings that maximize performance while the notebook is running on battery power and power schemes that specify the time intervals before the system initiates standby or hibernation. Among the settings that you... can set power schemes that conserve power while the notebook is running on the screen. ✎ The preset Max Battery power scheme maximizes battery conservation. Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme A power scheme controls the amount of power ...
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... the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate hibernation, do not begin battery pack removal until it is the same for all supported battery packs. Power Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that hibernation is complete.) Inserting a Battery Pack Although battery packs...
... the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate hibernation, do not begin battery pack removal until it is the same for all supported battery packs. Power Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that hibernation is complete.) Inserting a Battery Pack Although battery packs...
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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 Turn the notebook upside down. 2. To remove a battery pack: 1. Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.
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 Turn the notebook upside down. 2. To remove a battery pack: 1. Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.
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Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to turn on the notebook while the only power source is a nearly discharged battery pack. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off . For example, the battery light blinks if you try to external power through...
Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to turn on the notebook while the only power source is a nearly discharged battery pack. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off . For example, the battery light blinks if you try to external power through...