Compaq N610c Series manual Bottom Components

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A Look at the Notebook

Bottom Components (Continued)

4

Serial number

Identifies the notebook.

 

 

You may need this number if

 

 

you call Compaq customer

 

 

support.

 

 

 

5

Docking restraint latch

Helps secure the notebook to a Port

 

recess

Replicator.

 

 

 

6

Intake vents

Provide airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

 

 

ÄTo prevent overheating, do

 

 

not obstruct vents. Using the

 

 

notebook on a soft surface,

 

 

such as a pillow, rug, or thick

 

 

clothing, may block airflow.

 

 

 

7

Hard drive bay

Secures the primary hard drive in the

 

 

hard drive bay.

 

 

 

8

Modem agency approvals

Lists the countries in which the

 

label

modem has been approved for use.

 

 

You will need this

 

 

information to use the

 

 

modem while traveling

 

 

internationally.

 

 

 

9

Certificate of Authenticity

Contains your Product Key number,

 

label

which will be needed to update or

 

 

troubleshoot your operating system.

 

 

- Mini PCI (Peripheral

Contains the mini PCI modem card.

 

Component Interconnect)

 

 

compartment

 

 

 

q Battery release latch

Releases the primary battery pack

 

 

from the battery bay.

 

 

w Battery bay

Holds the primary battery pack.

 

 

 

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Getting Started First Edition July Document Part Number Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Hardware and Software SetupOpening the notebook Connecting the notebook to external powerTurning on the notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Optional Applications Hardware and Software Setup Confirming Hibernation Setting Identifying display components Display ComponentsPointing Stick Model Pointing Device ComponentsIdentifying pointing stick components Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad ModelIdentifying dual pointing device components Dual Pointing Device ModelSpeakers and Memory Compartment Top ComponentsIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Identifying lights on top of the notebook LightsLights Buttons, Keys and Switches Identifying left side components Left Side ComponentsIdentifying right side components Right Side ComponentsIdentifying front panel components Front Panel ComponentsIdentifying rear panel components Rear Panel ComponentsIdentifying bottom components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Identifying additional standard components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components How to Get Information, Help and Updates Viewing Guides on the CD Contacting Technical Support Obtain the Compaq Support Software CD Updating Compaq SoftwareObtaining the Compaq Support Software CD Preparing to Update SoftwareDownloading Software from Compaq Displaying ROM Information in Computer SetupDownloading System ROM Downloading Other SoftPaqs Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Index Index-2 Getting Started Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Compaq Support Software CD Index-6 Getting Started