Compaq Evo N610c Series User manual

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Getting Started
Evo Notebook N610c Series
Document Part Number: 279359-001
July 2002
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
identify the exterior components of the notebook, find and install
the latest versions of Compaq software, and find additional
information and support.
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, RomPaq, and SoftPaq 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 July 2002
Document Part Number: 279359-001
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Getting Started iii
Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Notebook Support and Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
2 A Look at the Notebook
Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Pointing Stick Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
TouchPad Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Dual Pointing Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Speakers and Memory Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Buttons, Keys and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
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iv Getting Started
Contents
3 How to Get Information, Help and Updates
Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Updating Compaq Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD . . . . . . 3–5
Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Displaying ROM Information in
Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Downloading Software from Compaq. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Downloading System ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Downloading Other SoftPaqs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Restoring Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Installing a Retail Version of an
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Index
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Hardware Guide 1–1
1
Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware
ÄCAUTION:
Setup must begin with 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 remove the battery pack until the notebook has been
connected to external AC power.
■Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power,
throughout initial setup.
■Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port
Replicator.
1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet,
then connect the notebook to external AC power.
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1–2 Hardware Guide
Hardware and Software Setup
Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1.
Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter 2and 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 1and raising the display 2.
Opening the notebook
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Hardware and Software Setup
Hardware Guide 1–3
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 2turns on.
■The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the
battery light 3turns 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.
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1–4 Hardware Guide
Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Software
The initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen as soon as the
notebook is connected to external power.
Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding
through the online instructions, read the following caution and
setup information:
ÄCAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file
corruption or damage to the components during initial setup:
■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
■Do not shut down the notebook.
■Do not remove or insert a drive.
■After you begin initial software setup, you must complete the
entire process. Setup time varies depending on notebook
configuration.
■If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,
choose carefully and keep in mind the following facts:
❏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.
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Hardware and Software Setup
Hardware Guide 1–5
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 application, access the Setup
Compaq Software utility:
❏In Windows 2000 Professional, the Setup Compaq
Software icon is on the desktop. Select Setup Compaq
Software icon > Next. Select the check box for the
application you want to install. (Clear check boxes for
preloaded software you do not want to install.)
❏In Windows XP Professional, select Start >
All Programs > Setup Compaq Software icon > Next.
Select the check box for the application you want to
install. (Clear check boxes for preloaded software you do
not want to install.)
✎To view the descriptions and space requirements of
preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the
Setup Compaq Software icon > Next. After viewing the utility
information, select Cancel.
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Hardware and Software Setup
Notebook Support and Safety Tips
After setting up the software, locate the support and safety
information included with your notebook.
■View Compaq Help and Support by selecting Start > Compaq
Info Center > Compaq Help and Support. This area provides
links to the Compaq Web site where you can:
❏Download the latest software and drivers for your
notebook.
❏Open an online service event with a Compaq support
specialist.
❏Get information about your notebook, including
reference guides, specifications, white papers, and
customer advisories.
■Read suggestions for creating a safe and comfortable work
environment. Ergonomic and safety information about the
notebook is provided on this CD in the Safety & Comfort
Guide.
ÅWARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer on this 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 power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them
so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them.
■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
■Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
■Hibernation is enabled by default. Compaq recommends that
you do not disable it.
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Hardware and Software Setup
Hardware Guide 1–7
Confirming Hibernation Setting
✎Hibernation is an energy-saving feature enabled at the factory that
can be initiated by you or by the system. This feature protects
your notebook by saving all information in RAM (random access
memory) to a hibernation file on the hard drive and shutting down
the notebook. For more information about using Hibernation,
refer to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter on the
Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.
To verify that Hibernation is enabled:
■In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Make
sure that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected.
■In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel >
Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the
Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected.
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Getting Started 2–1
2
A Look at the Notebook
Display Components
Identifying display components
1Display release latch Opens the notebook.
2MultiPort Supports an optional USB-enabled
wireless device such as a Bluetooth,
802.11 wireless LAN, or PC Smart
Card Reader module.
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2–2 Getting Started
A Look at the Notebook
Pointing Device Components
Pointing Stick Model
Identifying pointing stick components
1EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing
Stick
Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right pointing-stick
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
3Scroll pointing-stick button Functions like the scroll button on an
external mouse.
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A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started 2–3
TouchPad Model
Identifying TouchPad components
1TouchPad 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.
2Left and right TouchPad
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
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2–4 Getting Started
A Look at the Notebook
Dual Pointing Device Model
Identifying dual pointing device components
1Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right pointing-stick
buttons
Function like the left and right mouse
buttons on an external mouse.
3TouchPad 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.
4Left and right TouchPad
buttons
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
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A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started 2–5
Top Components
Speakers and Memory Compartment
Identifying the speakers and memory compartment
1Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
2Memory expansion
compartment
Contains 2 memory expansion slots
for optional memory expansion
boards.
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2–6 Getting Started
A Look at the Notebook
Lights
Identifying lights on top of the notebook
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A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started 2–7
Lights
(Continued)
1Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
2Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.
3Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded
numeric keypad is enabled.
4Power/standby light On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
✎The power/standby light also
blinks when a battery pack,
which is the only available
power source, reaches a
critical low-battery condition
while Hibernation is
disabled.
5Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack, which is the
only available power source, has
reached a low-battery condition.
6IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) drive light
On: One of the following drives is
being accessed:
■Hard drive in the hard drive bay.
■Optional hard drive, CD drive,
DVD drive, Zip drive, or
SuperDisk drive in the MultiBay.
7Diskette drive light On: A standard diskette drive in the
MultiBay or optional external diskette
drive bay is being accessed.
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2–8 Getting Started
A Look at the Notebook
Buttons, Keys and Switches
Identifying buttons, keys and switches on the top of the
notebook
1Standby button Initiates and resumes from Standby.
2Easy Access Buttons (4) Programmable buttons that provide
quick access to Internet or network
destinations, or to software
applications or data files in the
system.
3Power switch Turns the notebook on or off or
resumes from Hibernation.
4Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5Display release latch
recesses (2)
Secure the display when it is closed.
6Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
✎This table describes default settings. For more information about
optional power settings, refer on this CD to the “Power” chapter
in the
Software Guide.
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A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started 2–9
Left Side Components
Identifying left side components
1Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not
obstruct vents. Using the
notebook on a soft surface,
such as a pillow, blanket, rug,
or thick clothing, may block
airflow.
2Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
3PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I or Type II 32-bit
(CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
4PC Card eject buttons (2) Top button: Ejects an optional PC Card
from the top PC Card slot.
Bottom button: Ejects an optional
PC Card from the bottom PC Card slot.
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