Compaq 307502-001 User manual

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Getting Started
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 307502-001
October 2002
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
begin using the notebook, identify hardware components, and
contact Compaq if you need assistance.
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, and Presario 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.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any
kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq
products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying
such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional
warranty.
Getting Started
First Edition October 2002
Reference Number 800/3000
Document Part Number: 307502-001
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Getting Started iii
Using This Guide
This preface explains how to interpret the symbols, text styles,
and paths in your notebook documentation.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warnings and cautions contain important information that can
protect you, your work, and your system.
Notes contain additional information about a topic. Some notes
provide basic information for inexperienced users. Others provide
technical information for advanced users.
The following icons identify warnings, cautions, and notes.
ÅWARNING: The information in a warning alerts you to potential
bodily harm or loss of life.
ÄCAUTION: The information in a caution alerts you to potential
damage to your work, your notebook, or an optional
external device.
✎The information in a note provides supplementary information
for inexperienced or advanced users.
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iv Getting Started
Using This Guide
Text Styles
Some text in your notebook documentation is styled
typographically to help you interpret the information it contains.
The following table explains the text styles used in your notebook
documentation.
Style Explanation
keys Identifies a key, such as the enter key, on the
notebook keyboard or on an optional external
keyboard.
A plus sign (+) between 2 or more keys indicates
that they are a key combination. To use most key
combinations:
■Press and hold the first key, press and hold
each succeeding key, then release all the keys
at the same time.
■Unless you are instructed to do so, do not
press the keys in a key combination
simultaneously.
commands Identifies characters you are asked to type. For
example, to visit the Compaq Web site, you are
asked to type http://www.compaq.com into the
address field on your Web browser.
Initial Capital
Letters
Identify labels or options you can choose on the
screen. For example, in a procedure for displaying
an icon on the taskbar, you might be asked to select
the Always Show Icon On The Taskbar check box.
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Using This Guide
Getting Started v
Following a Path
Instructions in documentation may direct you to a destination
within the operating system, an application, or a utility where you
can select settings. The greater than symbol (>) is used to direct
you along the path to the settings.
The paths described in your notebook documentation are based
on the notebook pointing device default functions:
■To select, press the left TouchPad button 1once.
■To double-click, press the left TouchPad button twice.
■To right-click, press the right TouchPad button 2once.
Most paths to Windows destinations begin with “Start >.” To
select Start (and display the Windows Start menu), select the Start
button in the lower left corner of your screen or press either of the
Microsoft logo keys 3on the keyboard.
Identifying TouchPad buttons and Microsoft logo keys
(Key locations and availability vary by region and model.)
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Getting Started vii
Contents
Using This Guide
1 Setting Up the Notebook
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Inserting a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Opening the Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Connecting the Notebook to External Power . . . . . . 1–4
Turning On the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges. . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Obtaining Ergonomic and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . 1–9
2 Beginning to Use the Notebook
Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Selecting Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Obtaining Modem and Network Information . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Inserting the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Accessing the Documentation Library Menu . . . . . . 2–5
Selecting a Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Finding a Topic Within a Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
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viii Getting Started
Contents
Contacting Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Using Compaq Help & Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider. . . . . . . . 2–9
3 Hardware Components
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Pointing Device and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent . . . . . 3–3
Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Connectors and Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Jacks, Fan and Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Optical Drive and PC Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Memory Compartment and Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Software Restore and Documentation CDs . . . . . . . 3–15
Cables and Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
Adapters and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
Index
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Getting Started 1–1
1
Setting Up the Notebook
Setting Up the Hardware
To set up the notebook for the first time, you need the notebook,
the AC adapter 1, and the power cord 2. If a battery pack
shipped with your notebook, you will also you also need the
battery pack 3. During the hardware setup, you will:
1. Insert the battery pack, if available, so the battery can begin to
charge.
2. Open the notebook so you can monitor indicator lights during
setup.
3. Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the
notebook so you can begin software setup.
Identifying the AC adapter, the power cord, and a
battery pack (AC adapters and power cords vary by region.)
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1–2 Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Inserting a Battery Pack
If your notebook shipped without an optional battery pack,
proceed to the next section, “Opening the Notebook.”
If your notebook shipped with a battery pack:
1. Turn the notebook underside up on a flat surface.
2. Lower the battery pack into the battery bay at a slight
angle 1, then press downward until the battery pack is
seated 2.
3. Slide the 2 battery pack locking latches to the locked
position 3.
Installing a battery pack
ÄCAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent
file corruption or damage to components during initial setup, do not
remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to
external AC power.
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Setting Up the Notebook
Getting Started 1–3
Opening the Notebook
To open the notebook:
1. Place the notebook display side up on a flat surface near an
electrical outlet.
2. Slide the display release latch 1as you raise the display 2.
Opening the notebook
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1–4 Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Connecting the Notebook to External Power
To connect the notebook to external power:
1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC power connector 1.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an
electrical outlet 3.
Connecting the notebook to external power (AC adapters,
power cords, and outlets vary by region.)
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Setting Up the Notebook
Getting Started 1–5
When the notebook receives AC power:
■The AC adapter light 1turns on.
■An inserted battery pack begins to charge. The battery light 2
turns on when the battery pack begins to charge and turns off
when the battery pack is fully charged.
Compaq recommends that you leave the notebook connected
to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and
the battery light turns off. (A partially charged new battery
pack can run the notebook after initial software setup is
complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate
until the new battery pack has been fully charged.)
Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light
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1–6 Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Turning On the Notebook
To turn on the notebook, press the power button 1. When the
notebook turns on, the power/standby light 2turns on, and
you are prompted to begin software setup.
Turning on the notebook
If the notebook does not turn on:
■Make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into an
electrical outlet.
■Make sure that the outlet is providing power. (To confirm
that the outlet is providing power, plug another device
into the outlet.)
■If you have installed a battery pack, make sure that the
battery pack is firmly seated.
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Setting Up the Notebook
Getting Started 1–7
Setting Up the Software
A prompt to set up the software is displayed on the screen when
the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the
first time.
Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the
on-screen instructions, read the following caution and other
installation information.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct device
drivers install, during software setup:
■Run the notebook on external power provided through an
AC adapter or a DC cable, not on battery power.
■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
■Do not shut down the notebook.
■After beginning the software setup, you must complete the
entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.
■If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully.
The languages that you do not choose are deleted from the
system and cannot be restored during the installation.
■When you are prompted to accept the End User License
Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the
software setup.
✎During setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause
occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times.
These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup.
They will not occur during standard Windows startups.
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1–8 Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Turning Off the Notebook
Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown
procedure: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.
If the notebook does not respond to the Windows shutdown
procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures:
■Press and hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds.
■If the notebook remains unresponsive, press Fn+power
button.
■If the notebook still remains unresponsive, disconnect the
notebook from external power and remove the battery pack.
Protecting the Notebook from
Power Surges
To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:
■Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector.
■Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem
to the telephone line.
■During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power
or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics
retailers.
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Setting Up the Notebook
Getting Started 1–9
Obtaining Ergonomic and
Safety Information
To learn more about protecting yourself, your work, and your
notebook from electrical and other risks:
■Read the ergonomic and safety information in the printed
Safety & Comfort Guide included with the notebook.
The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the
Documentation Library CD.
■Read the following warning.
ÅWARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer on the
Documentation
Library CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important
safety feature.
■Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them
so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.
■Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging a cord from an
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
Drd
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Getting Started 2–1
2
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Selecting Regional Settings
Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time,
date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options
window of the operating system.
To access the Regional Options window, select Start > Control
Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options icon.
For information about selecting regional settings, open the
Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help.
To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button
in the upper right corner of the window, then select an item.
A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.
Selecting Screen Settings
Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating
system Appearance and Themes window. To access the
Appearance and Themes window, select Start > Control
Panel > Appearance and Themes icon.
To access the settings that control the size of the items displayed
on the screen, select the Change Resolution task.
For information about any of the items in any of the windows
accessed from the Appearance and Themes icon, use
context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the
question mark button in the upper right corner of a window, then
select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is
displayed.
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2–2 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses
When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet
access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer
viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or
your utilities or cause them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in
most cases, repair damage they have caused.
Compaq strongly recommends that you install optional antivirus
software before using a modem or network connection.
Antivirus software is available from most computer or electronics
retailers.
Obtaining Modem and Network
Information
For information about connecting an optional internal modem or
NIC (network interface card), refer to the Modem and Networking
guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the
notebook. Instructions for using the Documentation Library CD
are provided later in this chapter.
For information about setting up an optional internal wireless
LAN device, refer to the documentation included with the device.
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Beginning to Use the Notebook
Getting Started 2–3
Installing Optional Software
Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the
applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided
on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.
Instructions for using the CD are provided next in this chapter.
If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to
the Documentation Library CD, the following information may
be helpful:
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to
external power through the AC adapter or a DC cable. (Do not install
software while the notebook is running on battery power.) During the
installation:
■Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
■Do not shut down the notebook.
■To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to
the documentation included with the CD. Typically,
installation instructions are included in the CD package or
are displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.
■To access preloaded utilities and applications, select Start >
All Programs > Software Setup. Then:
❏To display the descriptions and space requirements of a
preloaded utility or application without installing it,
select the Next button, then select an item. (A description
and the space requirements of the item are displayed in
the Select Components window.) After viewing the
information, select the Cancel button.
❏To install a preloaded utility or application, select the
item > Next button, then follow the instructions on
the screen.
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2–4 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Using the Documentation Library CD
The Documentation Library CD is included with all notebook
models.
Inserting the Documentation Library CD
To insert the Documentation Library CD into the optical drive:
1. Turn on the notebook.
2. Press the release button 1on the drive bezel to release the
media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully
extended 2.
3. Position the CD over the tray, label side up.
4. Gently press the center of the disc onto the tray spindle 3
until the disc snaps into place. Handle the disc by the edges,
not the flat surfaces. (If the media tray is not fully extended,
tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle, then press it
downward into position.)
5. Close the media tray 4.
Inserting the Documentation Library CD into an optical drive
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