Compaq PKX301T manual Taking Inventory, What’s in the box?

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Getting Started with Your Notebook

Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory

Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with high standards of quality and attention to detail.

This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you run into trouble.

What’s in the box?

•Notebook PC.

•Battery (installed).

•AC adapter and power cord.

•Quick Setup poster.

•Startup Guide.

•Documentation Library CD.

•QuickRestore System Recovery CD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your computer.

•Microsoft Windows manual.

•CD with special software (for models with certain types of drives).

In addition, your notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on your particular notebook model.)

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Contents Compaq Notebook Series Startup Guide Page Important Safety Information Software Product License AgreementStartup Guide Page Page Contents Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Taking Inventory What’s in the box?To find more information ProductsIdentifying Parts of the Computer Front ViewBack View Bottom View Status Lights Page Setting Up Your Computer Install the batteryPage Connect AC power Connect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the computerTo connect to the Internet What to do nextBasic Operation Operating Your Computer To turn the computer on and offTo reset the computer To change the boot device To use the touch padPage To use the Fn hot keys Appropriate second key, and then release both keysTo play DVD movies You can also use Windows Media Player to play DVD moviesPage Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the batteryPage Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion moduleReplacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drivePage Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Display ProblemsHard Disk Drive Problems Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsPerformance Problems Power and Battery ProblemsStartup Problems Testing the Hardware To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic testPage Configuring the Computer To run the Bios Setup utilityReinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskPage Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get support or serviceTo get help from the Web Page To receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Limited Warranty Statement Support and Service Limited Warranty Statement Page Reference Information Hardware Specifications RAMLAN Reference Information Hardware Specifications Safety Information Power CordsErgonomics Battery Safety Laser Safety LED SafetyMercury Safety Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationRegulatory Information Startup Guide Canada European Union Japan New Zealand Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071Specifications listed on the following Russia InternationalEMC Index Opening USB