Compaq 370698-001 manual To Safeguard Your Data, To Extend the Life of the Display

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Basic Operation

To Safeguard Your Data

■Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping.

■Back up your work regularly. Copy files to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other media, or to network drives.

■Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check your files and operating system.

■Check your disk using the Tools tab in the Disk Properties window.

To Extend the Life of the Display

■Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).

■If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.

■Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay.

■Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts.

■If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook in Standby mode when not in use.

To Clean Your Notebook

■You can clean the notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of the case.

■Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth, then gently wipe the display.

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Contents Reference Guide Page Page Page Contents Battery Packs and Power Management Add-On Devices Modem and Network ConnectionsIndex TroubleshootingIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Getting Started with Your NotebookFront Panel and Right Panel Components Left Panel and Back Panel Components Bottom Panel Components Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Insert the Battery Pack Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Getting Started with Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook Basic OperationPower mode To enter this mode Function Default Power SettingsTo Change the Boot Device To Reset the NotebookTo Use the TouchPad TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightTo Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad This hot key Does this To Use the Function Hot KeysTo Use the One-Touch Buttons This key combination Does this To Use the Windows and Applications KeysTo Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD Using CDs or DVDsTo Play DVD Movies To Write to DVD Media Select Models Only To Create or Copy CDsSecuring Your Notebook To Set Up Password ProtectionTo Lock Your Notebook To Attach an Optional Security Cable To Lock the Hard Drive To Protect Against VirusesTo Protect Your Hard Drive Taking Care of Your NotebookTo Maintain Your Notebook To Clean Your Notebook To Safeguard Your DataTo Extend the Life of the Display Basic Operation Managing Power Consumption Battery Packs and Power ManagementWhen this occurs Result is To resume How the Notebook Manages Power AutomaticallyTo Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes To Check Battery Status Using Battery PowerTo Recharge the Battery Pack To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningTo Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Battery Packs and Power Management Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Modem and Network Connections Using the ModemTo Connect the Modem Special Restrictions in Certain Countries To Change Your Modem Settings Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Using a Wireless LAN Adapter Select Models Only Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models Only Turning On Communication and Making a Connection To Turn Wireless Communication On and OffTurning Off Communication and Ending a Connection Modem and Network Connections To Insert or Remove a PC Card Connecting External DevicesInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card To Connect an Audio Device To Connect a TV to Your Notebook Select Models Only Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other SettingsUsing Dual Display Mode To Connect a 1394 Device Select Models Only To Install a RAM Expansion Module Installing Additional RAM MemoryAdd-On Devices To Remove a RAM Expansion Module Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveTo Replace the Hard Drive Holder To Prepare a New Hard Drive Add-On Devices Troubleshooting Your Notebook TroubleshootingIf No Sound Is Audible Audio ProblemsIf Sound Does Not Record If You Hear Loud, High-Pitched Feedback from the SpeakersIf You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf You Get a Region Code Error When Playing a DVD Movie If a DVD Plays ErraticallyIf the Notebook Cannot Read a CD or DVD Display ProblemsIf a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is BlankIf an External Display Does Not Work Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining NoiseIf Files Are Corrupted Heat ProblemsIf the Notebook Gets Abnormally Hot If the Pointer Is Difficult to Control Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the TouchPad Does Not Work If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You TypeIf the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN Local Area Network LAN ProblemsIf You Cannot Log In to Netware Servers If a Network Connection Responds SlowlyIf a Message Reports That You Are Out of Memory Memory ProblemsIf Memory Does Not Increase After Adding RAM If the Notebook Beeps But Does Not Start After Adding RAMIf the Modem Seems Slow Modem ProblemsIf the Modem Does Not Dial or No Dial Tone Is Detected If the Modem Dials, But Does Not Connect If the Modem Dials IncorrectlyIf the Modem Is Not Detected If the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It If the Modem Causes an Error MessageIf the Modem Connects, But Transferred Data Is Bad If the Modem Does Not FaxIf the Modem Clicks Repeatedly, But Does Not Connect PC Card Pcmcia ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card If a Network PC Card Stops Communicating ProperlyIf a PC Card Modem Is Not Working Performance ProblemsIf the Notebook Pauses or Runs Sluggishly If the Notebook Stops Responding Power and Battery Pack ProblemsIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not CorrectIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected Printing ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected If a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not PrintIf a Serial Mouse Does Not Work Serial, Parallel and USB ProblemsIf a Serial Modem Does Not Work Properly If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not WorkingIf the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette DriveIf You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication Wireless ProblemsIf You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow To Run the Bios Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookMain Menu System Devices Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Using System Recovery FeaturesSafeguarding Your Data Operating System OS CD Repair OS CD Reinstall Restoring Software Applications Reinstalling DriversIndex Index Reference Guide Index-3 Index-4 Reference Guide Index-5 Index-6