Compaq 307502-001 manual Using This Guide

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Using This Guide

This preface explains how to interpret the symbols, text styles, and paths in your notebook documentation.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings and cautions contain important information that can protect you, your work, and your system.

Notes contain additional information about a topic. Some notes provide basic information for inexperienced users. Others provide technical information for advanced users.

The following icons identify warnings, cautions, and notes.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Style Explanation Keys Text StylesFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Setting Up the NotebookInserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Turning Off the Notebook Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Selecting Regional Settings Selecting Screen SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Obtaining Modem and Network Information Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesInstalling Optional Software Inserting the Documentation Library CD Using the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu For Information About These Topics Select This Guide Selecting a GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Preparing to Call Technical Support Using Compaq Help & SupportContacting Compaq Obtaining Support Telephone NumbersTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Hardware Components DisplayDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and SpeakersPower/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent Top Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and VentTop Top Panel Lights Panel LightsTop Power Controls Power ControlsTop Keys KeysConnectors and Infrared Port Rear Panel Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and Vent Jacks, Fan and VentLeft Side Left SideVolume Buttons and Audio Jacks Right Side Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Optical Drive and PC Card SlotBattery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Underside Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Underside Memory Compartment and Vent Memory Compartment and VentUnderside Labels LabelsAdditional Standard Components Software Restore and Documentation CDsAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Cables and CordAdditional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackSee also keys latches switch, display IndexSee also AC adapter adapter Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1security Regulatory and Safety4Troubleshooting guide Software Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 StandbyWorldwide Telephone