Compaq N400c - Evo Notebook - PIII 700 MHz Installation instructions

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Hardware Guide
CompaqEvo™ Notebook N400c Series
Part Number: 231967-001
April 2001
This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the
computer’s hardware and software, identifying computer
components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices,
and adding upgrades and accessories.

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Hardware Guide
First Edition (April 2001)
Part Number: 231967-001

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Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting up the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Setting Up the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
After Software Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 A Look at the Computer
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Top Components (continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
3 Keyboard and Pointing Devices
Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models). . . 3–2
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Converting the Numeric Keypad Keys to

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Standard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . 3–10
Using the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
4 Battery Packs
Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Replacing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Replacing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack. . . . . . 4–6
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
5 Drives
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Removing a Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Inserting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot . . . . . . . 5–6
Enabling Bootable Media and Devices for
MultiBoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Using the Default Search Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence . . . . . . . 5–10
Selecting a MultiBoot Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
Changing the Startup Sequence in
Computer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence. . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Responding to the Express Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Changing the Startup Sequence in
Compaq Computer Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13
6 Audio and Video
Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Connecting a Stereo Speaker/Headphone . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

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Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Using Video Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Connecting a Device to the Composite
Video-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Changing the Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
7 External Device Connections
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting a Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting a Serial Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Connecting Infrared Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Infrared Connection Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Infrared Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Enabling the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Connecting USB Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Attaching a Mobile Expansion Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Connecting a Docking Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Connecting a Modem or NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Connecting to Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
8 Computer Upgrades and Add-ons
Before Removing or Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Removing and Inserting a Memory
Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Removing A Memory Expansion Board. . . . . . . . . 8–10
Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17
Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18
Conserving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19
Installing Additional Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20
Attaching the Mobile Expansion Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

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Docking Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20
Using an External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21
Connecting the External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . 8–21
Disconnecting the External Diskette Drive. . . . . . . 8–22
Upgrading the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
Adding a Second Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
Adding Wireless Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
9 Specifications
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Index

Hardware Guide 1–1
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Hardware and Software Setup
Setting up the Hardware
1. Record the Product Key for your operating system. It is
essential for the software setup. When you start the computer
for the first time, you may be prompted to enter the product
key. You also may need to enter it to update or troubleshoot
your operating system. The Product Key is located on the
Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the
computer.
2. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

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ÅWARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and
Safety Notices Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD,
included with the computer.
To reduce therisk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment:
■Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional
docking base.
■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.

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3. Connect the computer to an external outlet.
Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector 1. Plug
the power cord into the AC Adapter 2and into an electrical
outlet 3.
✎Power cords and electrical outlets vary by country.

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4. Open the computer by sliding the display latch to the right 1
and raising the display 2.

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5. Turn on the computer by sliding and momentarily holding,
then releasing, the power switch 1.
When power is turned on:
■The power/suspend light 2turns on.
■The battery pack in the primary battery bay and the external
battery pack (if attached) begin to charge and the battery
light 3turns on. The battery light:
❏Remains on while the battery packs are charging.
❏Turns off when the battery packs are fully charged.
■You are prompted to begin software setup.

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Setting Up the Software
Read the following guidelines, then set up the software:
ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
install during initial setup:
■Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet
■Do not shut down the computer.
■Do not remove or insert a drive.
■When you begin software setup, online instructions guide
you through the setup process.
■After you have begun 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 systems 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.
■You may be prompted to accept the Product Key.

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After Software Setup
After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:
■Install any 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.
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 /s
✎To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
Compaq utilities without installing the utilities, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After
viewing the utility information, select Cancel.
■Calibrate the battery pack.
Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully
charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately
report the amount of charge in the battery pack until the
battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information
and instructions, refer to the “Power Management" section in
the Compaq Utilities guide on the Notebook Products
Reference Library CD included with the computer.
For information about choosing a workspace and creating a safe
and comfortable work environment, refer to the Safety & Comfort
Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included
with the computer.

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ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or
damage to the equipment:
■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange all
cords and cables so 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.

Hardware Guide 2–1
2
A Look at the Computer
Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
Display Function
1Vents Allow airflow to cool internal
components.
2Display release latch Releases the display to open the
computer.
3Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute the system volume.
4MultiPort Connects wireless communication
devices, such as a Bluetooth or
802.11b MultiPort Module, and
other options.

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A Look at the Computer
Top Components
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
1Suspend button* ■Turns on the computer if it is
off.
■Initiates and exits Suspend.**
■When pressed with the Fn
key, initiates Hibernation.

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2Easy Access buttons (4) Four buttons that provide quick
access to the Internet. Refer to
Chapter3,“Keyboardand Pointing
Devices," for information about
these buttons.
3Display switch Turns off the computer display if
the computer is closed while on.
4Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the
computer; can be used whether
the computer is open or closed.
5Palm rest Provides TouchPad and TouchPad
buttons or the pointing stick
buttons. Also protects the internal
hard drive, internal memory
expansion slot, and modem/NIC
mini PCI slot connector.
6Windows Application key Displays a menu when using a
Microsoft application. The menu is
the same that is displayed by
pressing the right mouse button.
7Right TouchPad button
(TouchPad models only) Functions like the right mouse button on an external mouse.
8TouchPad
(TouchPad models only) Moves the mouse cursor, selects, and activates.
9Left TouchPad button
(TouchPad models only) Functions like the left mouse button on an external mouse.
:Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
* In Windows 98, the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
** In Windows 98, the term Standby replaces the term Suspend.
Top Components (Continued)
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Top Components (continued)
Top Components
Light, Button, or Component Function
1Pointing stick (pointing stick
models only) Moves the mouse cursor, selects, and activates.
2Hard drive light On: The primary hard drive is
being accessed.
3MultiBay light On: A drive in a MultiBay in the
optional Mobile Expansion Unit or
an external diskette drive
connected to the computer is
being accessed.

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4Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the
embedded numeric keypad is
enabled.
5Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
6Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.
7Left pointing-stick button
(pointing stick models only) Functions like the left mouse button on an external mouse.
8Scroll pointing-stick button
(pointing stick models only) Can be set to scroll, magnify, or function like the third button on an
external mouse.
9Right pointing-stick button
(pointing stick models only) Functions like the right mouse button on an external mouse.
:Power/suspend light On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.*
✎The power/suspend light
also blinks if a battery
pack that is the only
available power source
reaches a critical
low-battery condition
while Hibernation is
ydisabled.
;Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the
only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition.
* In Windows 98, the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
Top Components (Continued)
Light, Button, or Component Function

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A Look at the Computer
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Component Function
1Power switch Turns the computer on or off or
exits Suspend.*
2Stereo speaker/headphone
jack Connects stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
3Microphone jack Connects a single sound channel
microphone.
4PC Card eject button Ejects a PC Card from the PC
Card slot.
5PC Card slot Supports 32-bit (CardBus) and
16-bit PC Cards.