Compaq PKX301T manual To find more information, Products

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Getting Started with Your Notebook

Taking Inventory

	To find more information
	The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related
	products.

Source		Description and Location

Startup Guide		This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions,
		basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.

Reference Guide		The Reference Guide is shipped on the Documentation Library CD that comes with
		your computer, and provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the
		computer.

Microsoft Windows		This is shipped with your computer and contains information about using the version
manual		of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.

Compaq Consumer		www.compaq.com/consumersupport
Support Web site
		To select another language, see www.compaq.com.

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Contents Compaq Notebook Series Startup Guide Page Software Product License Agreement Important Safety InformationStartup Guide Page Page Contents Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook What’s in the box? Taking InventoryProducts To find more informationFront View Identifying Parts of the ComputerBack View Bottom View Status Lights Page Install the battery Setting Up Your ComputerPage Connect AC power Connect a phone line Turn on the computer Set up WindowsWhat to do next To connect to the InternetBasic Operation To turn the computer on and off Operating Your ComputerTo reset the computer To use the touch pad To change the boot devicePage Appropriate second key, and then release both keys To use the Fn hot keysYou can also use Windows Media Player to play DVD movies To play DVD moviesPage Batteries and Power Management To check battery status Using Battery PowerTo recharge the battery To respond to a low-battery warningPage Add-On Devices To install a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAMTo replace the hard disk drive Replacing the Hard Disk DrivePage Troubleshooting and Maintenance Display Problems Troubleshooting Your ComputerKeyboard and Pointing Device Problems Hard Disk Drive ProblemsPower and Battery Problems Performance ProblemsStartup Problems To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test Testing the HardwarePage To run the Bios Setup utility Configuring the ComputerTo recover the factory installation of your hard disk Reinstalling and Updating SoftwarePage Support and Service To get help from the Web To get support or serviceGetting Assistance for Your Computer Page To receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Limited Warranty Statement Support and Service Limited Warranty Statement Page Reference Information RAM Hardware SpecificationsLAN Reference Information Hardware Specifications Power Cords Safety InformationErgonomics Battery Safety LED Safety Laser SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Mercury SafetyRegulatory Information Startup Guide Canada European Union Japan Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New ZealandRussia International Specifications listed on the followingEMC Index Opening USB