Compaq Personal Computer manual Left Panel and Back Panel Components

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Getting Started with Your Notebook

Left Panel and Back Panel Components

1	AC adapter jack	7	RJ-11 jack: connects the modem
			cable

2	Universal serial bus (USB) ports	8	PC Card and CardBus slot and
			button (select models only;
			location varies by model)

3	RJ-45 jack: connects a network	9	IEEE 1394 port
	cable		(select models only)

4	S-Video out jack	- Audio jacks (left to right): external
	(select models only)		microphone, audio out
			(headphones)

5	External monitor port	q Volume control

6	Cable lock slot (security	w Audio mute button and audio
	connector)		mute light

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Contents Startup Guide Page Contents Index Battery Packs and Power ManagementTroubleshooting Important Safety Information Getting Started with Your NotebookIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components Left Panel and Back Panel Components Bottom Panel Components Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Insert the Battery PackConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Using the Documentation CD Set Up WindowsBasic Operation Operating Your NotebookDefault Power Settings Power mode To enter this mode FunctionTo Reset the Notebook To Change the Boot DeviceTouchPad on-off button and indicator light To Use the TouchPadTo Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad To Use the Function Hot Keys This hot key Does thisTo Write to DVD Media Select Models Only Using CDs or DVDsTo Play DVD Movies To Connect a TV to Your Notebook Select Models Only Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery PowerTo Check Battery Status From the Windows taskbarTo Respond to a Low-Battery Warning To Recharge the Battery PackTo Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Battery Packs and Power Management Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your NotebookDisplay Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is BlankIf the Screen Is Difficult to Read If an External Display Does Not WorkHard Drive Problems Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin If Files Are CorruptedIf the Notebook Stops Responding Performance ProblemsIf the TouchPad Does Not Work Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns OnIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Configuring Your Notebook To Run the Bios Setup UtilityMain Menu Using System Recovery Features Updating Software and Drivers from the WebSafeguarding Your Data Operating System OS CD Repair OS CD Reinstall Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Software ApplicationsIndex Documentation Library CD 1-12 drivers Startup Guide Index-3 Index-4 Startup Guide