Compaq AMC20493-KT5 manual To use the One-Touch buttons, To program a One-Touch button

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To use the One-Touch buttons

Basic Operation

Operating Your Notebook

To use the One-Touch buttons

Your notebook includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or Web site with a single press.

Press a One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, or Web site.

To program a One-Touch button

1.Select Start > All Programs > Utilities > One Touch.

2.On the One-Touch tab, select the button you want to reprogram.

3.Type a label for the button, then select the application, document, folder, or Web site you want the button to open.

4.If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab.

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Contents Reference Guide Compaq Notebook SeriesReference Guide Second Edition March Part Number cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Important Safety Informationiv Reference Guide Software Product License AgreementOWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws vi Reference Guide Basic Operation ContentsGetting Started with Your Notebook Add-On Devices Batteries and Power ManagementModem and Network Connections Reference Information Troubleshooting and MaintenanceIndex x Reference GuideGetting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the NotebookFront panel and right panel components Reference Guide 4 Reference Guide Left panel and back panel componentsPC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 6 Reference Guide Bottom panel componentsReset button Battery latch4 RAM memory cover 5 Docking port select models only 6 Reset button 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover no user parts inside3 Battery status 1 Power modeStatus lights 2 Hard drive activity1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your NotebookStep 1 Insert the battery Step 2 Connect AC power Step 3 Connect a phone line Step 4 Turn on the notebook Step 5 Set up WindowsBasic Operation Operating Your Notebook Default power settingsOperating Your Notebook To change the boot device To reset the notebookTo use the TouchPad 3 TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightDoes this To use the function hot keysThis hot key To program a One-Touch button To use the One-Touch buttonsTo use the ALT GR key To use the Windows and Applications keysUsing CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDsTo insert or remove a CD or DVD could stop responding and you could lose dataTo create or copy CDs To play DVD moviesSecuring Your Notebook To set up password protectionTo lock your notebook Securing Your NotebookTo protect against viruses To attach a security cableyou match the drive password, you can change the notebook and drive When you enable the hard drive lock, the current BIOS user passwordpassword. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data To lock the hard driveTo protect your hard drive Taking Care of Your NotebookTo maintain your notebook Taking Care of Your NotebookTo extend the life of the display To safeguard your dataTo clean your notebook Batteries and Power Management How the notebook manages power automatically Managing Power ConsumptionManaging Power Consumption information that was not saved will be lostunsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesTo check battery status Using Battery PowerUsing Battery Power From the battery status lightTo get the most from your batteries To respond to a low-battery warningTo recharge the battery Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use Modem and Network Connections your telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line Using the ModemUsing the Modem Special restrictions in certain countries To change your modem settingsConnecting to a Local Area Network LAN Connecting to a Local Area Network LANMaking Wireless Network Connections select models only Making Wireless Network Connections select models onlyConnecting to an existing wireless network To prepare for connectionsCreating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc purchase a license before using the wireless function To turn wireless communication on and offthe individual wireless functions Turning on communication and making a connectionTurning off communication and ending a connection To turn Bluetooth communication on and off Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyMaking Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only authorization before turning on your notebook wireless networkingTurning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connectionsSending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP To send or receive files using BluetoothSharing files with another Bluetooth device FTP Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Connecting External DevicesConnecting External Devices To insert or remove a PC CardRemoving a PC Card audio recorder To connect an audio deviceof these jacks may damage the notebook audio ports on your notebookTo use an external monitor Connecting an external monitorAdjusting monitor resolution and other settings To connect an IEEE 1394 device select models only Using dual display modeTo connect an infrared device select models only Using the infrared portPrinting to an infrared printer Transferring files through an infrared connectionTo use a port replicator select models only corresponding port on the port replicator is ignored To dock to the port replicator2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator To undock from the port replicator56 Reference Guide To install a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM MemoryInstalling Additional RAM Memory back of the notebook5. Replace the cover 6. Insert the battery of the notebook To remove a RAM expansion module7. Insert the battery 60 Reference Guide5. Pull the board out of the connector 6. Replace the cover Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive To replace the hard drive holder To prepare a new hard drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance Audio problems Troubleshooting Your NotebookTroubleshooting Your Notebook If no sound is audibleIf you can’t boot from a CD or DVD CD-ROM and DVD problemsIf you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie If you hear a loud high-pitched whine feedback from the speakersIf a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen Display problemsIf the notebook can’t find Wordpad.exe after inserting a CD If the notebook is on, but the screen is blankHeat problems Hard drive problemsIf the notebook hard drive doesn’t spin If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noiseKeyboard and pointing device problems Infrared problemsIf you have problems with infrared communications If the pointer is difficult to controlIf a PS/2 scroll mouse doesn’t work Local area network LAN problemsIf the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN If you can’t browse the Network Neighborhood or My Network PlacesModem problems Memory problemsIf a message says you are out of memory If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAMIf the modem dials incorrectly If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem isn’t detectedIf the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem causes an ERROR messageIf the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the modem doesn’t faxPerformance problems PC Card PCMCIA problemsIf the notebook doesn’t recognize a PC Card If a network PC card stops communicating properlyIf the notebook stops responding Power and battery problemsIf the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on If the notebook keeps beepingIf the notebook has a short operating time If the battery does not chargeIf the Time Remaining for the battery is not correct If the notebook doesn’t enter Standby mode as expected Printing problemsIf the notebook doesn’t enter Hibernation as expected If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t printIf a serial mouse doesn’t work Serial, parallel, and USB problemsIf a serial modem does not work properly If the serial or parallel port is not workingIf the notebook doesn’t respond when you turn it on Startup problemsIf the notebook won’t boot from battery power If the notebook will not boot from the diskette driveIf you cannot connect to a particular notebook on the network Wireless problemsIf you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication If you can connect, but the network is slow If your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devicesIf your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth device Configuring the Notebook Configuring the NotebookTo run the BIOS Setup utility Setting 84 Reference GuideDefault Main MenuExit Menu Boot MenuSecurity Menu To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating SoftwareTo replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD Reference Information Modem Reference Information Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users OnlyModem Reference Conexant Modem Reference Informatione,f,g,h,i e,f,g,h 92 Reference GuideCommand 94 Reference Guide ECC CommandsFAX Class +VTS=string Voice CommandsAT* Commands Selected Result Codes Conexant Modem Reference Information S-Registers Conexant96 Reference Guide RegisterSafety Information Safety InformationPower cords Laser safety Battery safetyMercury safety LED safetyExposure to radio frequency radiation U.S.A Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesApplicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CanadaEuropean Union Italy Indoor or outdoor use in a public area requires a user license 106 Reference Guide JapanJapan Telecommunications Approval PTC200 2.11.1 6 & 7 Compliance Testing Functional tests New ZealandConexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 PTC200 General WarningInternational RussiaDeclaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN SafetyProduct Name Regulatory Model110 Reference Guide IndexQuickRestore System Recovery 112 Reference Guide