279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM b Hardware Guide Compaq Evo Notebook N620c Series Document Part Number: 279360-002 January 2003 This guide provides instructions for setting up the notebook and connecting external devices. In addition, the guide describes the hardware features on the notebook and provides instructions for using them.
79360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM © 2003 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
279360-002.book Page iii Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Contents 1 Notebook Features Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Pointing Stick Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 TouchPad Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Dual Pointing Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
279360-002.book Page iv Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Contents 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models). . . 3–1 Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models) . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Using the Dual Pointing Device (Dual Models) . . . . 3–3 Setting Pointing Device Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Replacing the Pointing Stick Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
279360-002.book Page v Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Contents 5 Removable Drives Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 IDE Drive Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3 Replacing a Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter . . . . . . . . . .
279360-002.book Page vi Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Contents 7 Communications Devices Connecting a Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the RJ-11 Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 1 Notebook Features Display Components Identifying display components Display Component Descriptions 1 Display release latch Opens the notebook. 2 MultiPort Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth or 802.11b wireless LAN.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Pointing Device Components Pointing Stick Model Identifying pointing stick components Pointing Stick Component Descriptions 1 EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Stick 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons 3 Scroll pointing stick button 1–2 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Functions like the scroll button on an external mouse.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad Component Descriptions 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. 2 Left and right TouchPad Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Dual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device components Dual Pointing Device Component Descriptions 1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and right pointing stick Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse. buttons 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Top Components Speakers and Memory Compartment Identifying the speakers and memory compartment Speakers and Memory Compartment Descriptions 1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 Memory expansion Contains 2 memory expansion slots for optional memory expansion boards.
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279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Lights on the Edges of the Keyboard Panel 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 2 Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on. 3 Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. 4 Power/Standby light On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
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279360-002.book Page 9 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Buttons, Keys, and Switches Descriptions 1 Standby button Initiates and resumes from Standby. 2 Easy Access Buttons (4) Programmable buttons that provide quick access to Internet or network destinations, or to software applications or data files in the system. 3 Power switch Turns the notebook on or off or resumes from Hibernation. 4 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
279360-002.book Page 10 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Left Side Components Identifying left side components Left Side Component Descriptions 1 Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. prevent overheating, do not Ä Toobstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. 2 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
279360-002.book Page 11 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Right Side Components Identifying right side components Right Side Component Descriptions 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. 2 MultiBay Supports an optional MultiBay device, such as a drive or battery pack. 3 RJ-11 jack Connects the modem cable.
279360-002.book Page 12 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Front Panel Components Identifying front panel components Front Panel Component Descriptions 1 Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device for wireless communication. 2 Intake vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. overheating, do Ä Tonotprevent obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining printer or a soft surface such as bedding or clothing to block airflow.
279360-002.book Page 13 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Rear Panel Components Identifying rear panel components Rear Panel Component Descriptions 1 DC power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power Adapter, or DC cable. 2 Keyboard/pointing device Connects an optional PS/2 device such as a keyboard or mouse. (PS/2) connector connect a keyboard and ✎ To a mouse at the same time, use an optional Y-adapter.
279360-002.book Page 14 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Rear Panel Component Descriptions (Continued) 1–14 6 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. 7 Serial connector Connects an optional serial device. 8 S-video-out jack Connects an optional S-video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
279360-002.book Page 15 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Bottom Components Identifying bottom components location of the Certificate of Authenticity label (9) may vary ✎ The by model and configuration. Bottom Component Descriptions 1 MultiBay recess Provides a grip area for removing an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay. 2 MultiBay release latch Releases an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay. 3 System label Provides regulatory information about the notebook.
279360-002.book Page 16 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Bottom Component Descriptions (Continued) 4 Serial number Identifies the notebook. may need this number if ✎ You you call Compaq customer support. 5 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator. The docking connector has a plastic cover that must be opened before docking. 6 Intake vents Provide airflow to cool internal components. overheating, do Ä Tonotprevent obstruct vents.
279360-002.book Page 17 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and the notebook hardware configuration ordered. The following illustration and table identify the standard external components included with most notebook models.
279360-002.book Page 18 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Notebook Features Additional Standard Component Descriptions 1 Power cord Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 2 Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. modem cable has a ✎ The 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end.
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279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 2 Hardware Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: Setup must begin by connecting the notebook to AC power. To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port Replicator. ■ Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power. ■ Do not run the notebook on battery power.
9360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Setup 1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, then connect the notebook to external AC power. Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector 1. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.) Connecting the notebook to external power 2. Open the notebook by sliding the display release latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Setup 3. Turn on the notebook by sliding and releasing the power switch 1. Turning on the notebook When the notebook is turned on: ■ The power/standby light 2 turns on. ■ The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the battery light 3 turns on. The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. ■ You are prompted to begin software setup.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Setup Wireless MultiPort Module you ordered your notebook with MultiPort, your notebook was ✎ Ifshipped with the MultiPort module preinstalled. Refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Software Setup” chapter for instructions on installing MultiPort drivers and software. For instructions on configuring and using the MultiPort, contact your network administrator or refer to the wireless documentation on this CD.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Setup Ä CAUTION: Do not slide the MultiPort Module forward or backward any farther than the length of the tabs on the back edge of the module. Failure to follow this precaution can result in damage to the connectors inside the module and computer display. Removing the wireless MultiPort module 5. Install the wireless MultiPort cover and secure it to the display using the Phillips screw.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Setup Installing the Wireless MultiPort Module Follow these steps to install the wireless MultiPort module. 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the Phillips screw securing the wireless MultiPort cover on the computer display 1. 3. Remove the wireless MultiPort cover by sliding it toward the front of the computer 2 and then sliding it to the right 3.
279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Setup Ä CAUTION: Do not slide the wireless MultiPort module any farther than the length of the tabs 1 on the back edge of the module. Failure to follow this precaution can result in damage to the connectors inside the module and notebook display. 6. Install the Phillips screw to secure the wireless MultiPort module to the display 4. Securing the wireless MultiPort module.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models) To move the pointer, press the pointing stick 1 in the direction that you want to move the pointer. Use the left 2 and right 3 pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To scroll, hold down the scroll 4 button as you move the pointer.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models) To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface 1 in the direction you want to move the pointer. Use the left 2 and right 3 TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Dual Pointing Device (Dual Models) By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be used interchangeably. Using the Pointing Stick Components To move the pointer, press the pointing stick 1 in the direction you want to move the pointer. Use the left 2 and right 3 pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Setting Pointing Device Preferences Pointing Stick, TouchPad and Dual Device Preferences All pointing devices are supported by the mouse software in your operating system. All dual pointing stick–TouchPad components are enabled by default. To access the custom settings available in the software: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse icon.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Replacing the Pointing Stick Cap 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Gently pull off the worn pointing stick cap. 3. Push a replacement cap, included with the notebook, into place.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Hotkeys and shortcut keys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and another key that can execute frequently used system functions. ■ A hotkey is a combination of the Fn key and one of the function keys 2. The icons on the function keys F2, F4 to F8, and F10 represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook.
279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Key Combination to Activate Function Key Combination to Deactivate Function Turn a device in the MultiPort on or off.* Fn+F2 Fn+F2 Switch display and image. Fn+F4 Fn+F4 Adjust system volume. Fn+F5 Fn+F5 Initiate QuickLock. Fn+F6 Enter power-on password Set power management options. Fn+F7 Fn+F7 View battery charge information.
279360-002.book Page 8 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards Most hotkeys and shortcut keys can be used as described at anytime and from within any application, with 2 exceptions: ■ To use hotkeys or shortcut keys on an external keyboard, press the scroll lock key twice, then the other key of the hotkey combination. For example, to use the Fn+F10 hotkeys, press scroll lock+scroll lock+F10.
279360-002.book Page 9 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard 3. Select Device Security. 4. Select MultiPort Fn+F2. The status of the device in the MultiPort is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 5. To change the status of the device in the MultiPort, press the Fn+F2 hotkeys. The device in the MultiPort will remain in the status you select when the Fn+F2 hotkeys are disabled. 6. To disable the Fn+F2 hotkeys, set the status field beside MultiPort Fn+F2 to Disable.
279360-002.book Page 10 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard ■ Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture cards with composite-video-in jacks) ■ DVI-D (external monitors that support the DVI-D interface; connection only available through the port replicator) Adjusting System Volume (Fn+F5) Press Fn+F5 to display a system volume slide bar. Click and drag the slide bar upward to increase volume or downward to decrease volume.
279360-002.book Page 11 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) Press Fn+F8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. The display indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery pack. Battery pack locations are indicated by number: (1) is the notebook battery bay, and (2) is the notebook MultiBay.
279360-002.book Page 12 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Fn Key Sequentially Many commands are entered by simultaneously pressing the Fn key and another key. For example, hotkey commands are entered by pressing Fn + a function key. If you enable sequential Fn commands, all commands that can be entered by simultaneously pressing the Fn key and another key can also be entered by sequentially pressing Fn and the desired function key.
279360-002.book Page 13 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Identifying the Fn key Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used for the functions indicated by the icons in the upper right corner of each key. Enabling the numeric keypad assigns those functions to the keypad keys. The standard functions of the keypad keys can still be accessed while the numeric keypad is enabled.
279360-002.book Page 14 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Identifying embedded numeric keypad components numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional ✎ The external keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook. Disabling the Numeric Keypad To disable the numeric keypad and return the keys to their standard keyboard functions, press Fn+num lk a second time.
279360-002.book Page 15 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup By default the notebook starts up with the numeric keypad disabled. You can set the notebook to start up with the numeric keypad enabled. The numeric keypad can be enabled or disabled with Fn+num lk in either startup state. To set the notebook to start up with the numeric keypad enabled: 1. Turn on or restart the notebook.
279360-002.book Page 16 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Easy Access Buttons The 4 Easy Access buttons enable you to access an Internet or network destination or a software application or data file in your system with a keystroke. Using Default Settings Until your Internet or network services are set up, all buttons launch the Internet setup wizard.
279360-002.book Page 17 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Custom Assignments and Schemes Each button can be assigned to an Internet or network destination or to any software application or data file in your system. For example, an Easy Access Button can be assigned to open your Internet browser to a favorite Web page or to a frequently used application or document. Button assignments can be grouped into schemes.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs Each battery pack in the system charges when the notebook is connected to external power. The notebook supports up to 2 battery packs. ■ A primary battery pack 1 is a lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in the battery bay. ■ A MultiBay battery pack 2 is an optional lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in the MultiBay.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Battery Packs Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a preset sequence determined by location. ■ Charge sequence: 1. Notebook battery bay 2. Notebook MultiBay ■ Discharge sequence: 1. Notebook MultiBay 2. Notebook battery bay Using a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack in the notebook battery bay or the notebook MultiBay while the notebook is connected to an external power source or docked in a Port Replicator.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Battery Packs Replacing Battery Packs Replacing a Primary Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: When removing a primary battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, prevent loss of information by initiating Hibernation or turning off the notebook before removing the battery pack. 1. Close the display, then turn the notebook bottom side up 1. 2. Remove or insert the battery pack.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Battery Packs Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: When removing a MultiBay battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, prevent loss of information by initiating Hibernation or turning off the notebook before removing the battery pack. 1. To replace a MultiBay battery pack, close the display and turn the notebook bottom side up.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Battery Packs Storing a Battery Pack If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack(s). Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for an extended time. High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, store it in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Battery Packs Recycling a Used Battery Pack Å WARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F), or dispose of a battery pack in water or fire.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 5 Removable Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to store and access data. A standard drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the notebook or optional Port Replicator. A diskette drive can also be inserted into an optional external diskette drive bay. In addition, a USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB connector on the notebook or an optional Port Replicator.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or damage to the notebook or a drive: Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it. ■ When inserting a drive, use only enough pressure to seat the drive.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives IDE Drive Light The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light turns on when any type of drive, except a diskette drive, is being accessed.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Replacing a Primary Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive. Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation. ■ If you are not sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives 5. With the drive bottom side up, slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to create a handle. Extending the front bezel to create a handle 6. To remove a hard drive, pull the drive out of the bay.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives 7. To insert a hard drive, slide the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated. Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay 8. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.
279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives 9. If you have inserted a hard drive, reinsert the hard drive retaining screw. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screw in a safe place.
279360-002.book Page 8 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter A hard drive must be inserted into an optional MultiBay hard drive adapter before it can be used in the MultiBay. A hard drive assembly (a hard drive inserted into a MultiBay adapter) is inserted into and removed from the MultiBay the same way as any other MultiBay drive. Inserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 1.
279360-002.book Page 9 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives 2. Slide the 2 adapter selection switches into position 1. Sliding the adapter selection switches 3. Lower the drive into the adapter 1, then slide the drive connectors on the drive toward the drive connectors in the adapter 2 until the connectors engage and the drive is seated.
279360-002.book Page 10 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 1. Slide the adapter release latches to the left. Sliding the adapter release latches 2. Gently disengage the drive connectors by sliding the drive toward the front of the adapter. 3. Remove the drive from the adapter.
279360-002.book Page 11 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 1. Before inserting a hard drive into the MultiBay, insert the drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter as described earlier. 2. Turn the notebook bottom side up. 3. With the connector on the drive or drive assembly facing the MultiBay, slide the drive or drive assembly into the MultiBay until it is seated.
279360-002.book Page 12 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives 1. If the drive has a media tray, remove the media, then close the tray. 2. Stop the drive as instructed in the preceding caution and close the notebook display. 3. Turn the notebook bottom side up. 4. Slide the MultiBay release latch 1 toward the rear of the notebook. 5. Pull the drive or drive assembly out of the MultiBay 2.
279360-002.book Page 13 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Inserting and Removing Drive Media Inserting Optical Drive Media 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the media release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull the tray out until it is fully extended 2. Position a CD or one-sided DVD over the tray with the label side up. 4. Gently press the disc onto the tray spindle 3 until the disc snaps into place. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces.
279360-002.book Page 14 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Removing Optical Drive Media (with Power) If power is available: 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray out until it is fully extended 2. 3. Remove the disc from the tray 3 by gently pushing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces.
279360-002.book Page 15 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Removing Optical Drive Media (No Power) If power is unavailable: 1. Insert a paper clip into the release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released, then pull out the tray until it is fully extended 2. 3. Remove the disc from the tray 3 by gently pushing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.
279360-002.book Page 16 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Inserting a Diskette or Disk To insert a diskette or disk into a diskette, SuperDisk, or Zip drive, gently push the medium, label side up, into the drive until it clicks into place. The media eject button ejects to show that the medium has been inserted correctly. Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive Removing a Diskette or Disk To remove a diskette or disk from a diskette, SuperDisk, or Zip drive: 1.
279360-002.book Page 17 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Displaying Media Contents When an optical drive medium is inserted into a drive, the contents of the medium display on the screen if autorun is enabled. To display the contents of a medium when AutoPlay (autorun) is not enabled: 1. Click Start > Run, then type: X: where X = the designation of the drive containing the medium. 2. Press enter.
279360-002.book Page 18 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Removable Drives Initiating Standby or Hibernation If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive medium (such as a diskette, disk, CD, CD-RW, or DVD) is in use, the following results may occur: ■ Your playback may be interrupted. ■ You may see a pop-up warning: “Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?” Select No.
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279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Audio and Video Audio Feature Function 1 Speakers (2) Provide stereo audio playback for multimedia applications. 2 Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute system volume. 3 Stereo speaker/ Connects powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or an audio/visual device such as a television or VCR. headphone (line-out) jack speakers are muted ✎ Internal when a headphone is connected to the line-out jack.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Audio and Video Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones or a headset. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single-sound channel (monaural) connector into the stereo speaker/headphone (line-out) jack. When connecting a device to the stereo speaker/headphone (line-out) jack: ■ Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Audio and Video ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, the Windows Volume Control icon is displayed on the taskbar. ■ To display the Volume Control icon in Windows XP: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Select the Volume tab. 3. Select the check box for Place Volume Icon in the Taskbar. 4. Select the OK button. ✎ Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Audio and Video Using the S-Video-Out Jack To transmit video signals through the S-video-out jack, you need an S-video cable available from most television, VCR, or electronics retailers. To connect a video device to the S-video-out jack: 1. Plug either end of the S-video cable into the S-video-out jack on the notebook 1. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device as instructed in the device documentation 2.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Audio and Video Changing the Video Mode television standard modes vary even within regions. ✎ Color However, NTSC is common in North America; PAL, in Europe, China, Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J, in Japan; and PAL-M, in Brazil. Other South and Central American regions may use NTSC, PAL, or PAL-M. The default color television standard mode is NTSC. To change the color television standard mode from NTSC: 1. Turn on or restart the notebook.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 7 Communications Devices Connecting a Modem Cable Using the RJ-11 Cable A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem. Å WARNING: Connecting the notebook to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Immediately disconnect an accidental connection to a digital line. 1.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Communications Devices Connecting the RJ-11 modem cable For more information about using the modem or about using AT commands and dial modifiers, refer on this CD to the Modem and Networking guide or the Modem Command Guidelines guide. Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable Telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the RJ-11 cable outside the country in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Communications Devices 3. Plug the country-specific modem adapter 3 into the telephone jack. 4. Plug the modem cable 4 into the country-specific modem adapter.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Communications Devices Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception. 1. Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression circuitry 1 toward the RJ-45 jack on the notebook. 2. Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 jack 2. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a network jack 3. 4.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Communications Devices Linking to an Infrared Device The notebook is IrDA-compliant (4 Mbps standard) and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant. Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and require an unobstructed line of sight path.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Communications Devices Configuring the Infrared Port If you are using optional infrared software and a preinstalled operating system, the following information may be helpful. ■ ■ The infrared port default settings are: ❏ DMA = 1 ❏ I/O addresses = 3E8-3EFh ❏ IRQ = 3 The optimal port selection in Direct Cable Connection is Infrared Port.
279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Communications Devices Using Standby with Infrared Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission. If the notebook is in Standby, an infrared transmission cannot be initiated. If Standby is initiated during an infrared transmission, the transmission stops. To resume from Standby, slide the power switch. The transmission resumes when the notebook resumes from Standby.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 8 External Devices Connecting a Standard Device The jacks and connectors described in this guide support the standard external devices that specify them. ■ For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to the documentation included with the device.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM External Devices Connecting an External Diskette Drive An optional external diskette drive bay supports only a diskette drive. No other type of drive, including a SuperDisk or Zip drive, can be used in this bay. To connect the external diskette drive bay, connect the free end of the diskette drive cable to the parallel connector on the notebook 1. To disconnect the bay, disconnect the cable from the notebook.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM External Devices Connecting a USB Device USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or an optional Port Replicator. USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the notebook or a Port Replicator or to other USB devices.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM External Devices Using a USB Device USB devices function in the system the same as comparable non-USB devices, with one exception: By default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is loaded. To use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup or in a non-Windows application or utility, enable USB legacy support. Enabling USB Legacy Support 1.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM External Devices Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the security cable lock 1 into the security cable slot and lock it with the cable lock key 2.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 9 Hardware Upgrades To order hardware or learn more about upgrades and accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com, or refer to Worldwide Telephone Numbers, included with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. For information about obtaining and installing software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Software Updates and Restorations” chapter.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
279360-002.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the PC Card before removing it. 1. Stop the PC Card: ❏ Windows 2000 Professional—Select the Unplug or Eject icon on the taskbar, then stop the card you plan to remove. When the card can be safely removed, a message displays. ❏ Windows XP—Select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card.
279360-002.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades RAM or Memory PC Cards You can increase RAM (random access memory) with optional PC Cards or memory expansion boards. The notebook has two memory expansion slots and two PC Card slots. The PC Card slots support two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. Viewing Memory and Hibernation File Information When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file also increases.
279360-002.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Å WARNING: The memory and mini PCI compartments are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized service provider.
279360-002.book Page 6 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades 4. Remove any battery packs in the notebook. 5. Pop up the memory expansion compartment cover. Ä CAUTION: The memory expansion compartment cover does not have screws and can be opened with a fingernail or small flat tool. If a tool is used, however, be careful not to scratch the notebook surface. .
279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades 6. Remove or insert a memory expansion board. To remove a memory expansion board: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the board 1. The board tilts upward. b. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board, then gently pull it out 2 of the memory expansion slot. Removing a memory expansion board a memory expansion board after it has been removed, ✎ Toplaceprotect it in an electrostatic-safe container.
279360-002.book Page 8 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades To insert a memory expansion board: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the board with the keyed area in an available expansion slot 1. b. Press the board into the slot from a 45-degree angle until it is seated, then push the board downward 2 until the retention clips snap into place.
279360-002.book Page 9 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Hardware Upgrades 7. Close the memory expansion compartment cover. Closing the memory expansion compartment cover 8. Replace battery packs. 9. Reconnect AC power and external devices. 10. Restart the notebook.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM 10 Specifications This notebook has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device. For additional governmental agency information refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices. Notebook Dimensions Dimension U.S. Metric Height 1.2 in 3.1 cm Width 12.0 in 30.76 cm Depth 9.8 in 25.0 cm Operating Environment Factor U.S.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Specifications Rated Input Power Input Power Rating Operating voltage 100–120/220–240 VAC RMS Operating current 1.6/0.8 A RMS Operating frequency range 50–60 Hz AC When powered by a DC source 18.5V MAX product is designed for IT power systems in Norway ✎ This with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vms.
279360-002.book Page 1 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Index A AC adapter connecting 2–2 function of 1–18 adapter for AC power cord. See AC adapter for connecting AC adapter to electrical outlet for connecting computer to AC power. See AC adapter for connecting modem internationally. See country-specific modem adapter for hard drive. See MultiBay hard drive adapter (optional) for keyboard/mouse (PS/2) connector. See Y-adapter (optional) Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 1–13 analog vs.
279360-002.book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Index bay. See battery bay; external diskette drive bay; hard drive bay; MultiBay; MultiPort BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 3–11 Bluetooth 1–1, 3–8 brightness, screen 3–11 buttons dual pointing stick/TouchPad 3–3 Easy Access 3–16 PC Card 9–3 pointing stick 3–1 standby 1–9 TouchPad 3–2 volume 1–12, 6–3 See also key; latch; switch C cable AC adapter 2–2 DC 1–13 modem 1–18, 7–1, 7–2 modem vs.
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279360-002.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Index keyboard/pointing device (PS/2) connector connecting device to 8–1 identifying 1–13 using Y-adapter with 8–1 L label modem agency approvals 1–16 serial number 1–16 system 1–15 LAN (Local Area Network), wireless, 802.
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279360-002.book Page 11 Friday, December 13, 2002 2:11 PM Index switch display 1–9 power 1–9, 2–3 See also buttons; key; latch system label 1–15 T telephone jack (RJ-11jack) 7–1, 7–2 telephone line analog vs.
