Compaq 6500 Family manual Plugging In and Turning On, Touch Pad On-line Help

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Getting to Know Your Computer

1.With your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position, the touch pad is easily accessible by moving either your thumb or a finger down on to the touch pad.

2.Gently move your thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the cursor to move.

3.By default, the touch pad’s left button is equivalent to the left button on a conventional two-button mouse. The touch pad’s right button is equivalent to the right mouse button on a conventional two-button mouse.

Single-clicking/Single-tapping

Single-clickingis a common selection technique of a conventional mouse. The touch pad’s left and right (mouse) buttons provide the same single-clickingfunction. A selection technique unique to the touch pad is single-tapping. Instead of single clicking on the left mouse button, single-tapon the touch sensitive touch pad to make the selection. When you tap the touch pad it is the same as clicking the touch pad’s left button.

Double-clicking/Double-tapping

The double-clickingtechnique found on a conventional mouse is also supported by the touch pad’s (mouse) buttons. Another selection technique unique to the touch pad is Double-tapping. Double-tappingallows you to select objects or execute applications. Instead of double-clickingon the left touch pad button, double-tapon the touch sensitive touch pad to make the selection. When you double-tapthe touch pad, it is the same as double-clicking the touch pad’s left button.

Touch Pad On-line Help

Your notebook computer’s touch pad is equipped with many advanced features. For more detailed instructions on using and controlling the touch pad, refer to the On-line Help provided by Synaptics. To access the On-line Help, do the following:

1.Click the TouchPad Enhancement icon located on the Windows Taskbar.

2.Then click the [Help] button.

Plugging In and Turning On

The first time you use your Compaq Armada 6500 notebook computer you should fully charge the battery. The battery is fully charged when the Universal AC Adapter is connected to the system and the Battery Charging LED (Figure 2-1, callout 1) is Off. Refer to the “Power” section of the Compaq Armada 6500 HTML On-line Help for more information on battery maintenance and use.

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Contents Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide June Table of Contents Configuring Your Notebook System Software & RestorationMemory Upgrades TroubleshootingAcronyms Acronyms MeaningSpecial Notices ViiViii Documentation Kit Quick Setup GuideReference Guide Html On-line Help Documentation KitRelated Documentation Compaq Web Sites Features Getting to Know Your ComputerFront and Right Side Components Components, Controls, and IndicatorsComponent Description Front and Right Side View Front and Left Side Components Front and Left Side View Back Components Back ViewBottom Components Bottom ViewControlling Power GoalActionUsing the Touch pad Touch padPlugging In and Turning On Touch Pad On-line HelpConnecting the Universal AC Adapter Turning on the Notebook Computer Using the Battery Preparing the Battery for UseBattery Removal and Installation Replacing the Battery8a Removing Battery 8b Removing Battery Installing the Battery 9a Installing the Battery9b Installing the Battery Country Select Utility Using Your ModemUser Responsibility How to Use Country Select More InformationInstalling Optional Software System Software & RestorationApplication Description Installing Documentation and ApplicationsSoftware Title Software Description Utilities Make Boot DiskettesUtilities Utility Description AMI Diagnostics Using AMI Diagnostics on CDSystem Software & Restoration Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette Using the Compaq QuickRestore CD QuickRestore PreparationQuickRestore Procedures System Software & Restoration System Software & Restoration Running System Setup Configuring Your NotebookSystem Setup Utility Updating Your Notebook Computers Configuration Menu Configurable FeaturesLaunching Submenus Helpful HintsAlternate Key Function Feature Settings Comments Main MenuField Settings Comments \O Device Configuration SubmenuAdvanced Menu EPP Enhanced Security Menu Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password Setting/Changing a User Password Deleting a Supervisor or User Password Power Menu Password on UndockFeatureSettingsComments Boot Menu Feature Action Comments Exit MenuMemory Upgrades Installing Additional Memory Removing Memory Compartment CoverInstalling Memory Removing Memory Removing MemoryTroubleshooting Compaq Web SiteTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause ActionRequested partition does Troubleshooting Software or hardware LCD Troubleshooting PC Card Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting GTX6300MD System Specifications Technical SpecificationsFeature Specification Technical Specifications EnvironmentCompaq Customer Support Preparing for a Technical Support CallWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersLocation Country Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Country Code Italy IndiaIsrael JapanNorway NetherlandsNew Zealand PolandTaiwan SwedenSwitzerland ThailandWorldwide Telephone Numbers VenezuelaRegulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series NumbersModifications Federal Communications Commission NoticeCables Avis Canadien Canadian NoticeEuropean Notice Airline Travel Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeEnergy Star Compliance Power Cords Battery NoticeBattery Recycling and Disposal Laser Safety Cdrh RegulationsLaser Information FCC Regulations Part Modem NoticesFCC Rules and Regulations Part Canadian Department Of Communications Industry Canada IC NoticeSafety Notices British Approvals Board for Telecommunications Babt Package ContentsPower Requirements Statutory NoticesSuitability for Use Guard Tone Ringer Equivalence Number RENHook Flash Speaker ControlTiming Pulse DialingRepeat Attempts Use as an Extension on an Approved Pabx Bell NoiseDialing Modes Additional FeaturesIdentification of Ports Available FacilitiesTo the customer International NoticeTo Telephone Sales Telecom Network Approvals Modem ApprovalsArea Country Approval Number Europe Asia PacificRegulatory Notices Index Index Index-2Index-3 Index-4