Compaq PKX301T manual Identifying Parts of the Computer, Front View

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Getting Started with Your Notebook

Identifying Parts of the Computer

Identifying Parts of the Computer

Front View

1.Computer open/close latch.

2.One-Touch buttons.

3.Keyboard status lights.

4.Power button. Turns the computer on and off.

5.Touch pad, scroll pad, click buttons, plus on-off button.

6.Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, battery.

7.Hard disk drive.

8.Infrared port (certain models).

9.Wireless on-off button and indicator light (certain models).

10.Battery.

11.CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive.

12.PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).

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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 To get support or service Getting Assistance for Your ComputerTo 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