HP Compaq nc4000 - Notebook PC Installation instructions

Hardware Guide
hp compaq notebook series
Document Part Number: 309971-001
April 2003
This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which may be
helpful when traveling with the notebook.
Enhanced for accessibility

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Hardware Guide
First Edition April 2003
Document Part Number: 309971-001

Contents
1 Notebook Features
Pointing Device Components........................................... 1–1
Top Components .............................................................. 1–3
Left Side Components...................................................... 1–5
Right Side Components.................................................... 1–6
Front View Components................................................... 1–7
Rear Panel Components ................................................... 1–8
Bottom Components....................................................... 1–10
Lights.............................................................................. 1–12
2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using a Pointing Device................................................... 2–1
Using the Pointing Stick ............................................ 2–3
Using the TouchPad................................................... 2–3
Using an External Mouse........................................... 2–4
Setting Pointing Device Preferences.......................... 2–4
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys.................................... 2–5
Fn and Function Keys................................................ 2–5
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference............... 2–6
Initiating Standby (Fn+F3) ........................................ 2–7
Switching Display and Image (Fn+F4)...................... 2–7
Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8).......... 2–8
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
(Fn+F9 and Fn+F10).................................................. 2–8
Displaying System Information (Fn+esc).................. 2–8
Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with
External Keyboards.................................................... 2–9
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Using Quick Launch Buttons................................................ 2–10
Keypads.......................................................................... 2–11
Using the Internal Keypad ....................................... 2–11
Using an External Keypad ....................................... 2–12
3 Battery Packs
Inserting or Removing the Primary Battery Pack............. 3–2
Using the Optional Travel Battery ................................... 3–5
Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack.................... 3–5
Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery................ 3–7
Charging a Battery Pack................................................. 3–10
Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack....................... 3–12
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen......... 3–13
Displaying Charge Information
on a Battery Pack..................................................... 3–14
Managing Low-Battery Conditions................................ 3–15
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions........................ 3–15
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions ......................... 3–16
Calibrating a Battery Pack.............................................. 3–17
When to Calibrate.................................................... 3–18
How to Calibrate...................................................... 3–18
Conserving Battery Power.............................................. 3–18
Conserving Power as You Work.............................. 3–18
Selecting Power Conservation Settings ................... 3–19
Storing a Battery Pack.................................................... 3–20
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack.................................. 3–20
Finding More Power Information................................... 3–21
4 Hard Drive
Caring for Drives.............................................................. 4–1
Hard Drive Activity Light................................................ 4–2
Replacing the Primary Hard Drive................................... 4–3
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5 Audio and Video
Using Audio Features....................................................... 5–1
Adjusting the Volume................................................ 5–2
Using the Microphone Input Jack.............................. 5–3
Using the Audio Line-Out Jack ................................. 5–3
Using Video Features....................................................... 5–3
Connecting a Device to the S-Video Out Jack........... 5–4
Changing the Video Mode......................................... 5–5
6 Communication Devices
Connecting a Modem Cable............................................. 6–1
Using the RJ-11 Cable............................................... 6–2
Using a Country-Specific Adapter Cable................... 6–3
Connecting a Network Cable............................................ 6–4
Linking to an Infrared Device .......................................... 6–5
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission......................... 6–6
Using Standby with Infrared...................................... 6–7
Using Wireless LAN ........................................................ 6–7
Using Bluetooth................................................................ 6–7
7 External Devices
Connecting a Monitor or Projector................................... 7–2
Using a USB Device......................................................... 7–2
Using a USB Device.................................................. 7–3
Enabling USB Legacy Support.................................. 7–3
Using an Optional External MultiBay.............................. 7–4
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock ................................ 7–5
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8 Hardware Upgrades
Using PC Cards ................................................................ 8–1
Inserting a PC Card.................................................... 8–2
Removing a PC Card ................................................. 8–2
Using SD Cards................................................................ 8–4
Inserting an SD Card.................................................. 8–4
Removing an SD Card............................................... 8–5
Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules........................ 8–6
Adding a Memory Expansion Module....................... 8–6
Upgrading the Memory Module in the
Primary Memory Slot ................................................ 8–9
Increasing RAM ............................................................. 8–14
9 Specifications
Notebook Dimensions...................................................... 9–1
Operating Environment.................................................... 9–1
Rated Input Power............................................................ 9–2
Modem Specifications...................................................... 9–2
Index
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1
Notebook Features
Pointing Device Components
Pointing Device Components
Item Component Description
1 Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen.
2 Left and right pointing stick
buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
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Notebook Features
Pointing Device Components (Continued)
Item Component Description
3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or
activates items on the screen. Can be
set to perform other mouse functions,
such as scrolling and double-clicking.
4 Left and right TouchPad
buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
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Notebook Features
Top Components
Top Components
Item Component Description
1 Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable you to access common functions
with a single keystroke.
2 Power button When the notebook is*
Off, press and release to turn on the
notebook.
In Standby, press and release to exit
Standby.
In Hibernation, press and release to
exit Hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding
and Windows shut down procedures
cannot be used, press and hold for 5
seconds to turn off the notebook.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the power button and about using Standby and Hibernation, refer on
this CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter.
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Notebook Features
Top Components (Continued)
Item Component Description
3 Volume control buttons Increase, decrease, and mute the
system volume.
4 Function keys Execute frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with the Fn key.
5 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
6 Display release latch
recess Secures the display when it is closed.
7 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
8 Fn key Executes frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with another key.
Not
shown Primary memory compartment (not shown,
located under the
keyboard)
Contains the primary memory slot.
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Notebook Features
Left Side Components
Left Side Components
Item Component Description
1 Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device
for wireless communication.
2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
3 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II 32-
bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
4 Secure Digital (SD) slot Accepts SD memory cards used as
removable storage devices.
5 Audio line-out jack Connects optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
6 Microphone input jack Connects an optional monaural
microphone.
7 Speaker Produces system sound.
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Notebook Features
Right Side Components
Right Side Components
Item Component Description
1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
the notebook.
2 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
3 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal
components.
To 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.
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Notebook Features
Front View Components
Front View Components
Item Component Description
1 Antenna (2) Send and receive wireless Local Area
Network (LAN) signals.
The antenna covers are not
removeable. Removing the
covers can cause damage
to the antenna.
2 Display release latch Opens the notebook.
3 Microphone Inputs single-channel sound.
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Notebook Features
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Item Component Description
1 S-Video out jack Connects an optional S-Video device,
such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
overhead projector, or video
capture card.
2 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
or overhead projector.
3 USB connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant
devices to the notebook using a
standard USB cable.
4 Self-powered USB
connector Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a
standard USB cable, or an optional
External MultiBay to the notebook
using the External MultiBay-Powered
USB cable.
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Notebook Features
Rear Panel Components (Continued)
Item Component Description
5 DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter or an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger,
Aircraft Power Adapter, or DC cable.
6 RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable.
7 RJ-11 jack Connects a modem cable.
8 Rear panel connector cover Closes to cover the connectors. This
cover can be removed by removing the
screws that secure it to the notebook.
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Notebook Features
Bottom Components
Bottom Components
Item Component Description
1 Travel battery connector Connects the optional travel battery
bay. The travel battery connector has a
plastic cover that must be opened
before connecting the travel
battery bay.
2 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional
Port Replicator.
3 Mini PCI compartment Contains the mini PCI wireless card.
4 Intake vents Enable airflow to cool internal
components.
To 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.
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Notebook Features
Bottom Components (Continued)
Item Component Description
5 Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack
from the battery bay.
6 Quick Check button Displays the percentage of a full
charge remaining on a battery pack
using the Quick Check lights.
7 Battery power gauge Indicates the charge remaining on a
battery pack.
8 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
9 Memory expansion
compartment Contains 1 memory expansion slotfor optional memory expansion boards.
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Notebook Features
Lights
Lights
Item Component Description
1 Hard drive activity On: The hard drive is being accessed.
2 Num lock On: Num lock is on or the embedded
numeric keypad is enabled.
3 Caps lock On: Caps lock is on.
4 Scroll lock On: Scroll lock is on.
5 Wireless on/off On: The wireless mini PCI card and/or
Bluetooth are on.
Off: The wireless mini PCI card and
Bluetooth are off.
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Notebook Features
Lights (Continued)
Item Component Description
6 Power/Standby On: Power is turned on. Blinking:
Notebook is in Standby.
7 Battery On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the only
available power source has reached a
low-battery condition. When the battery
reaches a critical low-battery condition,
the battery light begins blinking more
quickly.
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2
Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Using a Pointing Device
By default, the pointing stick and TouchPad components can be
used interchangeably.
Pointing device components
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