Compaq PKX301T manual To change the boot device, To use the touch pad

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Basic Operation

Operating Your Computer

To change the boot device

The computer normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card.

1.Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

2.When the logo screen appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER.

If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 46.

To use the touch pad

The touch pad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the touch pad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the touch pad.

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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 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 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