Compaq Presario 700 Series User manual

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Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide
Presario 700 Series
Document Part Number: 253697-XX1
August 2001

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Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide
Presario 700 Series
First Edition (August 2001)
Document Part Number: 253697-XX1

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Contents
1 Introduction
Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Turning off your Notebook PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Protecting Your Notebook During
an Electrical Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Your Notebook at a Glance
Front of Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Common Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Lower Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Easy Access Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Function Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Left and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Components on Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Components on Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Components on Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Components on Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

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3 Using Your Notebook
Power On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Turning Your Notebook On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Using Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Tapping and Double-Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Edge Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons. . . . . . . . 3–13
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Identifying Your Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Using the Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
4 Common Tasks
S-Video Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Switching Between Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Connecting and Enabling S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Adding and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Installing Hardware Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Upgrading your Notebook’s Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

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5 Using the CD or DVD Drive
CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Removing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Manually Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Audio CDs and DVD Video Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Using the DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
On-Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Identifying Your DVD Region Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
Installing CD-RW Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
Accessing CD-RW Software
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Using CD-RW Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13
6 Caring for Your Battery
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Storing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Battery Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Calibrating the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Maximizing Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
What Is Power Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13

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7 Preventive Maintenance
External Care of Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Cleaning the Exterior of your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Cleaning the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Cleaning the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Cleaning the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Cleaning the External Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
8 Solutions
Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Backup Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Compaq Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Finding Solutions Quickly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Solution Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Battery and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Mass-Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12
Games and Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14
Keyboard and TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16
Memory and PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18
Glossary
Index

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1
Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Notebook
computer, you have joined the worldwide community of mobile
computer users. After your Notebook is set up and connected to
the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information,
entertainment, and services online.
To help you access the information you need on your Notebook,
this chapter covers the following main topics:
■Where Can I Find Information?, 1-2
■Symbols and Graphics, 1-5
■Safety, 1-6
The Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide is designed for both
experienced computer users and beginners. This easy-to-scan
guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as
possible. It’s also designed to familiarize you with the following:
■Features you’ll want to try
during the first few days or
weeks
■Keeping your Notebook
running smoothly
■Solving common problems
as they occur
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Where Can I Find Information?
All the information you’ll need to use the basic features of your
new Notebook is available in the documents included with your
Notebook. Some of these documents are printed and some are
provided on the Documentation Suite CD.
Documentation
Your new Notebook computer came with documentation
containing helpful reference material. If you have access to the
Internet, you can also view these and other documents on the
Compaq Web site. See the “Online Help and Support” section in
Chapter 8 for specific Web site information.
■The Warranty Statement and Poster are included in your kit.
■The Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide, and Safety and
Comfort Guide can be found on CD.
✎Note Additional documents to those described here may vary per
region.
Getting Started Poster
This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When you
finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents for future
use. For more information about the hardware that came with
your new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a Glance” later in this
guide.

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Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide
This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook
and get acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
■Common computer tasks
■The Internet
■Notebook maintenance
■Solutions for computer problems
■Compaq service and support tools
SDid you know... The Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide and the
Safety and Comfort Guide are also available on the Compaq Web
Site. See the “Online Help and Support” section in Chapter 8 for
specific Web site information.
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect your equipment from
damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort
while using your Notebook.
Warranty Certificate
The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during
the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place
for future reference.

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Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD
For information about using the CD drive, including instructions
for inserting or removing a CD, refer to Chapter 5, “Using the CD
or DVD Drive.”
To view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD:
1. Insert the Documentation Suite CD into the CD drive.
2. Select a guide from the Documentation Suite menu.
3. If Adobe Acrobat Reader information is displayed and you are
asked to respond, follow the instructions on the screen to accept
the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement. (Acrobat Reader is
a software application that enables you to view and print the
documents on the Documentation Suite CD. You will also use
Acrobat Reader to view and print some documents available on
the Internet.)
4. For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to
view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD, click
the Help button near the top of the Adobe Acrobat Reader
window.

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Symbols and Graphics
Symbols
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and in the electronic documentation:
ÅWARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
ÄCAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of
information.
SDid you know... Text set off in this manner provides important
information that may help you solve a problem.
JTip Text set off in this manner provides helpful hints that make
using your Notebook easier and faster.
☞See also Text set off in this manner refers to another document
or another page in this document that has related information.
✎Note Text set off in this manner provides commentary, sidelights,
or interesting points of information.
Graphics
The illustrations shown and features described in this document
may differ slightly from those provided with your Notebook
computer.

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Safety
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and Comfort Guide.
SDid you know... To protect your equipment from power surges,
plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you
have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge
protector with a telephone jack.
Turning off your Notebook PC
To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the following
steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Shut down the Windows operating system by selecting the
Start menu from the taskbar, select the Turn Off Computer
icon, then select the Turn Off button.
✎Note If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, press and
hold the Power ªbutton until the Notebook shuts down. This is
not recommended under normal circumstances.
3. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.

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Protecting Your Notebook During
an Electrical Storm
During an electrical storm, you should take the following
precautions to protect your Notebook from damage. You should
immediately disconnect your Notebook from the power source.
JTip After your Notebook is safely disconnected from AC power,
you can run your Notebook on battery power.
■If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power cords
from the wall outlets.
■Disconnect your Notebook from the wall outlets.
■Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.
■If a telephone line from your Notebook is plugged directly
into the wall jack (without going through a surge protector),
unplug the line from the wall jack.

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Your Notebook at a Glance
Before you begin using your new Notebook computer, you’ll
want to look at some of the basic components.
To help you locate your Notebook’s components, this chapter
covers the following main topics:
■Front of Your Notebook, 2-2
■Left and Right Panels, 2-7
■Back Panel, 2-9
■Underside, 2-10
To open your new Notebook, push the Display Release Latch 1
and gently lift up the lid.

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Your Notebook at a Glance
Front of Your Notebook
Open your Notebook and take a look at these components.
☞See also “Turning Your Notebook On and Off” in Chapter 3 of
this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your
Notebook.
Common Features
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1Display Release Tab
2Display
3Power Button
4Keyboard
5TouchPad
6Left TouchPad Button
7Display Release Latch
8Easy Scroll Button
9Right TouchPad Button

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Lower Front Panel
☞See also “Using Keyboard and Pointing Device” in Chapter 3
of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad.
1TouchPad
2Left TouchPad Button
3Easy Scroll Button
4Right TouchPad Button

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Your Notebook at a Glance
Easy Access Buttons and Lights
☞See also “Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons” in
Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Easy Access
buttons to suit your needs.
JTip Pressing the volume down and volume up buttons at the
same time mutes the sound. Repeat to un-mute the sound.
1AC Adapter Light 7Digital Audio Button
2Num Lock Light 8Volume Down Button
3Instant Internet Access Button 9Volume Up Button
4Instant E-Mail Button -Caps Lock Light
5Search Button qHard Drive Access Light
6Power Button

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JTip Key combinations, such as the example Fn+F1 used in these
solutions, mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key,
press the F1 key, and then release both keys simultaneously.
Button
Button
Description Default Button Action
MDigital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to
play MP3 music.
•Instant Internet
Access
Provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a
personalized Web page filled with
local weather, news, sports, and
financial information.
ƒInstant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access
for sending and reading your e-mail.
aSearch Provides you with instant access to news and information on the
Internet. Search for topics including
shopping, images, music, and
videos.
À
Fn+F1
Compaq Web
Site
Connects instantly to Compaq for
product information, helpful hints,
performance updates, service, and
more.
G
Fn+F2
Help and
Support
Launches Compaq Help and
Support and provides your
Notebook with one-touch access to
Web-based service and support
information.

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Function Key Combinations
The following (FN+function) keys have already been assigned.
Button Description
F1 Compaq Support Web site launch key
F2 Help launch key
F3 Switch between the display and external monitor in the
following order:
■Display
■External monitor
■Display and external monitor
■TV
F4 Sleep
F5 Unassigned
F6 Unassigned
F7 Brightness control down
F8 Brightness control up
F9 CD or DVD play/pause
F10 CD or DVD stop
F11 CD or DVD previous track
F12 CD or DVD next track
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Left and Right Panels
Take a look at the left and right sides of your Notebook. The PC
card slot and the removable floppy drive are located on the left
side panel. The microphone jack, headphone jack, and optical
drive are located on the right side panel.
SDid you know... PC Cards are credit card–sized removable
options that expand the capability of your Notebook.
Components on Left Side
1Security Lock Slot
2Air Vent
3PC Card Eject Button
4PC Card Slot (Type I, II, or III)
5Floppy Drive
6Floppy Eject Button
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