HP Compaq Presario User manual

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Compaq Presario
First Edition (June 2000)
Part Number 208084

My Presario – Getting Started Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Preface .........................................................................................................................v
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
Registration.......................................................................................................................1-8
Registering with Microsoft ...........................................................................................1-8
Registering with Compaq ............................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Using the Computer..............................................................................2-1
Floppy Disk Drive..............................................................................................................2-1
Connecting the External Floppy Drive.........................................................................2-1
Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes..................................................................................2-2
Formatting 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

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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
Touchpad ......................................................................................................................... 2-7
Using the Touchpad.................................................................................................... 2-7
Changing the Configuration........................................................................................ 2-8
Scroll Button................................................................................................................ 2-8
Introducing Power Management...................................................................................... 2-9
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 Battery Operations ............................................................................... 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 the Battery Pack................................................................3-2
Low Battery Signals and Actions...................................................................................... 3-3
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
Notebook Upgrade...................................................................................................... 4-3
Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility .................................................................. 5-1
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 5-1
Starting SCU............................................................................................................... 5-1
Moving Around and Making Selections............................................................................ 5-2

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Main Menu ........................................................................................................................5-3
Advanced Menu................................................................................................................5-5
Security Menu...................................................................................................................5-6
Power Menu......................................................................................................................5-7
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
Appendix A Specification.......................................................................................A-1
CPU, Memory and Main Components.............................................................................A-1
Controller and Interface ...................................................................................................A-2
Power...............................................................................................................................A-2
Environment Specification ...............................................................................................A-2
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Right-Side View ............................................................................................ 1-2
Figure 1-2. Left-Side View............................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-3. Rear View ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-4. Front View..................................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-5. Opening the Cover........................................................................................ 1-4
Figure 1-6. Top-Open View............................................................................................. 1-5
Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter.......................................................................... 1-6
Figure 2-1. 3.5-inch Diskette........................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2. Inserting a Diskette....................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-3. Using the External CD-ROM Drive............................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-4. Cursor-Control Keys..................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-5. Numeric Keypad........................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-6. The Touchpad............................................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-7. Scroll Button.................................................................................................. 2-8
Figure 3-1. Unlocking the Battery Pack........................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2. Removing the Battery Pack .......................................................................... 3-2
Figure 4-1. Installing a PC Card...................................................................................... 4-3
Figure 5-1. Main SCU Screen......................................................................................... 5-1

My Presario – Getting Started Table of Contents v
Preface
This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 6 chapters,and
an appendix.
Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its
external components.
Chapter 2, Using the Notebook, tells you how to use the computer’s components and features.
Chapter 3, Battery Operations, provides information on power.
Chapter 4, System Expansion, provides information on installing and using peripheral devices.
Chapter 5, Setup Configuration Utility, describes the SCU program that configures the computer’s BIOS
settings.
Chapter 6, Preventive Maintenance, provides information on regular maintenance of the computer files
and hard disk.
Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification for the computer.

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My Presario – Getting Started Getting Started 1-1
Getting Started
In this Chapter
Features, 1-1
Taking a Look at the
Notebook, 1-2
Getting the Notebook
Running, 1-6
Warranty Certificate, 1-8
Safety and Comfort, 1-8
Registration, 1-8
NOTE: For the latest information
on the motherboard and CPU
installed in your note- book,
please contact with your dealer
for details.
* Only available on selected
model.
Congratulations on purchasing your new notebook. This slim, light-
weight designed notebook incorporates advanced capabilities, which
allow you to boots up your performance in the world of multimedia.
This chapter introduces the features and components of the
notebook, and tells you how to get the notebook up and running.
Features
•Intel Mobile Pentium III series microprocessor
Your notebook is equipped with one of the most advanced central
processors for excellent performance.
•Built-in PCI audio system
With your notebook’s audio capabilities, you can experience
fantastic 3D audio sensations and realistic acoustic effects.
•PCMCIA Slot with CardBus and ZV port support
CardBus and ZV port standards satisfy the need for high-speed
data transmission, such as required by full-motion video, video
capture, and networking.
•IR Port support
With the IR port, wireless communications are possible between
your notebook and an IR device.
•USB Port support
The Universal Serial Bus standard gives you the benefits of having
one single interface for multiple interfaces when low-to-medium
speed peripherals are concerned.
•IEEE 1394 Port support*
The IEEE 1394 standard describes a serial bus driven by an
advanced communication protocol, which provides faster data
transmission rates and universal I/O interconnect.
•Power Management
You can conserve power automatically and manually by setting up
the Power Management capabilities of your notebook.
•Modem Card
The Fax/Modem/Voice function allows your notebook to transmit
data over the phone lines.
•LAN Card
The LAN function allows your notebook to be connected to a
network environment.
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* 4X-6X DVD-ROM / CD-RW
drive as an option.
** It depends on your CPU types.
Tips: Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar with the
components of your Compaq
Presario.
Other basic components of your notebook system are:
•External 3.5-inch, 1.44MB (Megabytes) floppy disk drive with USB
connection and hot plug supported
•ATA3 IDE hard disk drive, Ultra DMA/33 supported
•External 24X CD-ROM drive*
•64/128MB SDRAM on board, one SO-DIMM socket supported to
provide up to 192/256MB SDRAM upgrade capability
•128/256KB on-die L2 cache memory**
•4MB SGRAM video memory
•TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with VGA/SVGA/XGA resolution
•Notebook keyboard
•Touchpad device
•Microphone and stereo speaker set
•I/O connectors for external expansion
•AC adapter
•Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
Taking a Look at the Notebook
Right-Side View
2
1
3
Figure 1-1. Right-Side View
1.Hard Disk Drive
Inside is the hard disk drive of your notebook, often referred as
drive C. (See “Hard Disk Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)
2.IR Port ( )
This infrared port complies with IrDA 1.3 (FIR, up to 4 Mbit/s) and
ASK standards, which allow your notebook to connect to an IR
device wirelessly. (See “Connecting an IR Device” in Chapter 4
for important notes.)
3.Power Connector ()
This is for connecting the AC adapter.