HP Compaq Presario User manual

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such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.
Compaq Presario
First Edition (Sep. 2000)
Part Number 209058-373

European Notice
Equipment with CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the European Community, and if this product has telecommunication functionality,
the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms or Regulations (in
parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations):
→EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
→EN 50082-1 (IEC 802-2. IEC 801-3, IEC 802-4) – Electromagnetic Immunity
→EN 60950 (IEC 60950) – Product Safety

Modem Statements
Safety is important when you are operating your computer. Follow the guidelines in this section to enjoy
your computing experience.
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•Avoid using the telephone function during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
•Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
For users in America:
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
For users in Australia:
•Unit shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the
requirements of Australian Communications Authority (ACA) Technical Standard TS008.
As an alternative to viewing the approval information on your product, country approval information may
also be found on the Compaq Web site. To view this approval information, visit www.compaq.com and
perform a sitesearch for the words, “telecom network approvals.” If a selection is available for your product,
you may view and print the approval information.

About the Battery
Attention:
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end
of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.

Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries
DANISH
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme
fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL:
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
SWEDISH
VARNING:
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
FINNISH
VAROITUS:
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan
suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
ENGLISH
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's
instructions.
DEUTSCH
VORSICHT:
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen
vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
FRENCH
ATTENTION:
II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une
batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les
batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

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Table of Contents
Preface vi
Chapter 1 Getting Started.......................................................................................1-1
Features............................................................................................................................1-1
Taking a Look at the Notebook.........................................................................................1-2
Right-Side View ...........................................................................................................1-2
Left-Side View..............................................................................................................1-3
Rear View ....................................................................................................................1-3
Front View....................................................................................................................1-4
Top-Open View............................................................................................................1-4
Getting the Notebook Running..........................................................................................1-6
Connecting to AC Power..............................................................................................1-6
Using Battery Power....................................................................................................1-7
Starting Up...................................................................................................................1-7
Turning Off the Notebook ............................................................................................1-7
Warranty Certificate..........................................................................................................1-8
Safety and Comfort...........................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Using the Notebook...............................................................................2-1
Floppy Disk Drive..............................................................................................................2-1
Connecting the External Floppy Drive .........................................................................2-1
Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes ..................................................................................2-2
Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................................2-2
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive.....................................................................................................2-3
Connecting the External CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive.........................................................2-3
Inserting/Removing a CD.............................................................................................2-3
Manually Releasing a CD ............................................................................................2-4
Keyboard...........................................................................................................................2-4
Fn Key..........................................................................................................................2-4
Typewriter Keys ...........................................................................................................2-4
Function Keys..............................................................................................................2-4
Cursor-Control Keys ....................................................................................................2-5
Numeric Keypad ..........................................................................................................2-5
Windows Keys.............................................................................................................2-5
Hot Keys ......................................................................................................................2-6
Easy Access Buttons...................................................................................................2-6

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Touchpad ..........................................................................................................................2-7
Using the Touchpad.....................................................................................................2-7
Changing the Configuration .........................................................................................2-8
Scroll Button.................................................................................................................2-8
Introducing Power Management.......................................................................................2-8
Automatic Power Management....................................................................................2-9
Manual Power Management........................................................................................2-9
Suspend-to-File............................................................................................................2-9
Taking Care of Your Notebook .......................................................................................2-10
Maintenance...............................................................................................................2-10
Traveling ....................................................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3 Caring for Your Battery.........................................................................3-1
AC Adapter........................................................................................................................3-1
Battery Pack......................................................................................................................3-1
Recharging the Battery Pack .......................................................................................3-1
Replacing the Battery Pack..........................................................................................3-1
Important Notes on Using Battery Pack.......................................................................3-2
Low Battery Signals and Actions.......................................................................................3-3
Maximizing Battery Operating Time..................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4 System Expansion..................................................................................4-1
External Connections........................................................................................................4-1
Connecting an External Monitor...................................................................................4-1
Connecting an IR Device .............................................................................................4-1
Connecting an USB Device..........................................................................................4-2
Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device................................................................................4-2
Internal Installation............................................................................................................4-2
Installing a PC Card.....................................................................................................4-2
Memory Upgrade .........................................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility...................................................................5-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................5-1
Starting SCU................................................................................................................5-1
Moving Around and Making Selections........................................................................5-2
Main Menu.........................................................................................................................5-3
Date and Time .............................................................................................................5-3
IDE Settings.................................................................................................................5-3
Fast Boot......................................................................................................................5-4

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Boot Sequence ............................................................................................................5-4
Advanced Menu................................................................................................................5-4
Ir Mode.........................................................................................................................5-5
SaveToFile Warning Message ....................................................................................5-5
Keyboard Numlock ......................................................................................................5-5
Pointing Device............................................................................................................5-5
Resolution Expansion..................................................................................................5-6
Security Menu...................................................................................................................5-6
System Password........................................................................................................5-6
Power Menu......................................................................................................................5-7
Enable Power Management.........................................................................................5-7
Max Performance/Balanced Power Saving/Max Power Saving/Customize................5-7
Customizing Power Management Features.................................................................5-8
Intel® SpeedStep™ Tech..........................................................................................5-10
Exit Menu........................................................................................................................5-11
Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance........................................................................6-1
What is Preventive Maintenance......................................................................................6-1
Backing Up Your Files ......................................................................................................6-1
Using Microsoft Backup...............................................................................................6-1
Deleting Unwanted Files...................................................................................................6-2
Taking Inventory of Your Hard Disk.............................................................................6-2
Emptying the Recycle Bin............................................................................................6-2
Deleting Unwanted Mail...............................................................................................6-2
Deleting Temporary Internet Files ...............................................................................6-2
Increasing Temporary Internet File Space...................................................................6-2
Deleting the Internet history File..................................................................................6-3
Optimizing the Computer Hard Disk .................................................................................6-3
Using ScanDisk ...........................................................................................................6-3
Using Disk Defragmenter ............................................................................................6-3

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Appendix A Specifications.....................................................................................A-1
CPU, Memory, and Main Components ............................................................................ A-1
Interfaces and Controllers................................................................................................ A-2
Power Source................................................................................................................... A-2
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................... A-2
Appendix B Troubleshooting................................................................................ B-1
Troubleshooting Approach............................................................................................... B-1
Common Problems.......................................................................................................... B-1
Glossary
Index