Compaq Evo N200 Installation instructions

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Hardware Guide
Evo Notebook N200 Series
Document Part Number: 232048-002
November 2001
This guide identifies computer hardware features and provides
procedures for using them. It also includes instructions for setting
up the computer, information about connecting external devices,
and computer specifications.
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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq
Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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 in this document 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.
Hardware Guide
Second Edition November 2001
First Edition September 2001
Document Part Number: 232048-002
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Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Installing Optional Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
2 A Look at the Computer
TouchPad, Display Release Latch, and Microphone . . . 2–1
Top Components: Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Top Components: Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Top Components: Keys and Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Left Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Right Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Bottom Components: Bays and Compartments . . . . . . . 2–9
Bottom Components: Speaker, Latches, and Vents . . . 2–10
Bottom Components: Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
3 Keyboard and Pointing Device
Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Using Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Initiate QuickLock (Fn+F6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Display Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 3–5
Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F9 and Fn+F11). . . . 3–5
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Contents
Using the Fn Key Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys . . . 3–8
Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Using the Easy Access Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Using Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Using Custom Assignments and Schemes . . . . . . . 3–10
4 Battery Packs
Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Replacing or Adding a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Replacing a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Attaching an External Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Removing an External Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Storing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
5 Removable Drives
Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Caring for Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 5–2
Playing Media with an Optional Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Changing the Startup Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
6Audio
Identifying Audio Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Using the Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
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7 External Device Connections
Connecting a Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting the Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Using a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Enabling USB Legacy Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Configuring the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8
Using Suspend with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
8 Hardware Upgrades
Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Inserting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Turning Off Power to a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Displaying RAM and Hibernation File Information 8–4
Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 8–5
9 Specifications
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Computer Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Rated Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3
Index
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Hardware Guide 1–1
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Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware
ÄCAUTION:
Setup must begin with connecting the computer to AC power.
To prevent file corruption, possible damage to components, and ensure
that correct device drivers load:
■Allow sufficient air circulation around the computer and the
AC Adapter during use and while charging the battery pack to
ensure adequate cooling of the device. Prevent direct exposure
to radiant heat sources.
■Run the computer during setup on external AC power, not on
battery power.
■Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional
Mobile Expansion Unit.
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Hardware and Software Setup
1. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet,
then connect the computer to external AC power.
Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1
on the right side of the computer. Plug the power cord into the
AC Adapter 2and into an electrical outlet 3. (Power cords
and outlets vary by country.)
Connecting the computer to external power
2. Open the computer by sliding the display release latch to the
right 1and raising the display 2.
Opening the computer
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3. Turn on the computer by sliding and releasing the power
switch 1.
Turning on the computer
When hardware setup is complete:
■The power/suspend light 2is on because the computer is on.
■The battery light 3is on because the battery pack is charging.
The battery pack began to charge as soon as the computer
was connected to external power. 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.
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Setting Up the Software
The initial setup prompt appears on the screen when the computer
is turned on.
Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding
through the online instructions, read the following setup
information:
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct device
drivers install during initial setup:
■Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet.
■Do not shut down the computer.
■Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the
entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.
■If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,
choose carefully.
❏The languages and operating system that you do not
choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be
restored during initial setup.
❏An operating system available during initial setup is
enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is
deleted, the enhancements are also deleted.
■During the setup process, you must accept the End User
License Agreement to continue.
Installing Optional Applications
You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq
utilities at any time after initial setup is complete.
■To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation
included with the application.
■To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the
instructions on the screen.
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If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup
is complete, select Start > Run. On the command line, type:
C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload
✎To display descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After
viewing the utility information, select Cancel, then select Exit
Setup.
After Software Setup
After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:
■Calibrate the battery pack.
Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully
charged to run the computer, the amount of charge in the
battery pack may not be reported accurately until the battery
pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and
instructions, refer on this CD to the Utilities guide,“Power
Management”section.
■Set the power switch, suspend button, or display switch to
initiate Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving feature and safeguard that
saves all information in RAM (random access memory) to a
hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the
computer. When you exit Hibernation, your work returns to
the screen where you left off. To replace a battery pack that is
the sole power source, you must either initiate Hibernation or
shut down the computer.
Although Hibernation can be initiated from the Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional operating system Shut Down
menu, it may be more convenient in either the Windows 2000
Professional or the Microsoft Windows XP Professional
operating system to initiate it from a button or switch. For
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