Compaq PKX301T manual Contents

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Contents

 

Getting Started with Your Notebook

9

Taking Inventory

10

What’s in the box?

10

To find more information

11

Identifying Parts of the Computer

12

Front View

12

Back View

13

Bottom View

14

Status Lights

15

Setting Up Your Computer

17

Step 1: Install the battery

17

Step 2: Connect AC power

19

Step 3: Connect a phone line

20

Step 4: Turn on the computer

21

Step 5: Set up Windows

21

To connect to the Internet

22

What to do next

22

Basic Operation

23

Operating Your Computer

24

To turn the computer on and off

24

To reset the computer

25

To change the boot device

26

To use the touch pad

26

To use the Fn hot keys

28

To play DVD movies

29

Batteries and Power Management

31

Using Battery Power

32

To check battery status

32

To respond to a low-battery warning

33

To recharge the battery

33

Add-On Devices

35

Installing Additional RAM

36

To install a RAM expansion module

36

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

37

To replace the hard disk drive

37

Startup Guide

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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 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 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