Compaq N610c Series manual Hardware and Software Setup, Setting Up the Hardware

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Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

ÄCAUTION: Setup must begin with connecting the notebook to AC power. To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup:

Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power.

Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.

Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port Replicator.

1.Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, then connect the notebook to external AC power.

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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 ComponentsIdentifying pointing stick components Pointing Device ComponentsPointing Stick Model Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad ModelIdentifying dual pointing device components Dual Pointing Device ModelIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Top ComponentsSpeakers 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