Compaq 1800 Series manual Understanding Your Status Display, Icon Functions

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Understanding Your Status Display

The icons on your computer status display show what is happening in your computer. If you press any of the buttons around the status display (except the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons), it will light up for a few seconds so that you can see the icons more clearly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Icon Functions

 

Function

 

Icon

 

 

 

Displays when...

 

 

Power

 

›

 

Main power is on. Disqplay2 will not play when your computer is

 

 

 

turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

ç

 

Your battery is charging.

 

Charging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeat

 

œ

 

The current track that is playing will be repeated once it ends.

 

 

 

(Disqplay

2

only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeat

 

•

 

The current CD that is playing will be repeated once it ends.

 

All

 

 

(Disqplay2 only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The battery is inserted. The amount of power remaining in the

 

Battery

 

å

 

battery is displayed in 25 percent increments. The battery gauge

 

Gauge

 

 

 

will start blinking when your battery has less than 10 percent of

 

 

 

 

 

power remaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep

 

n

 

The computer is in Sleep mode. Disqplay2 will not play when your

 

 

 

 

 

computer is in Sleep mode.

 

 

Disqplay2

 

R

 

Disqplay2 is turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track/

 

 

 

A CD is inserted. The first two digits indicate the track number, the

 

 

b

 

next four digits indicate the time left playing in the track. If the

 

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track/Time display is blinking, the CD is paused. (Disqplay2 only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Guide Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Iii Learning About Your Modem Index Vi Table of Contents Text Conventions Using This GuideGlossary TroubleshootingSpecial Messages Locating HelpComments about this Guide Understanding Your Service and Support Options4Using This Guide Checking Your Connections Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCFront Components Front of Your Mobile Internet PCInternet Zone Buttons and Lights 4Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Internet Zone Buttons Using Your Keyboard to Access the InternetUnited States All Other Countries Outside Disabling and Enabling the Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming Your Internet Zone ButtonsLeft Panel Components Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCRight Panel Components Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCBack Panel Components Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCBottom Components Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PCInserting the Battery Spare or Extra Batteries Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Battery Charging TimeUnplugging the Computer from AC Power Plugging In Your Computer to AC PowerTurning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Mobile Internet PC FeaturesStandard Off Mode Turning On Your Mobile Internet PCFull Off Main Power Off Mode Recovering from a Locked Program or SystemRecovering from a Locked Program Recovering from a Locked System Using the Numeric Keypad Understanding Your Computer Status Lights Using the Scroll ButtonIcon Functions Understanding Your Status DisplayUsing the Function Keys Function Keys User-Programmable KeysUsing Disqplay2 Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume Using Windows Button Functions Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2 Using Repeat All Using Repeat TrackConnecting and Enabling TV-Out Setting Up Your TV-Out ConnectionAdjusting the Television Screen Setting Up Your Television FormatSwitching Between Displays Features of Your SuperDisk DriveIntroducing Your SuperDisk Drive available on select models Inserting a Diskette Using Your SuperDisk DriveEjecting a Diskette Manually Ejecting a Diskette Write-Protecting a Diskette Creating a Startup SuperDisk DisketteFormatting a SuperDisk Diskette Enabling and Disabling the SuperDisk Accelerator SuperDisk Copy DiskSuperDisk Accelerator Icon Handling and Storing Diskettes22Mobile Internet PC Features Learning About Your Modem Performance FeaturesIdentifying Your Modem Understanding Point-to-Point Connections 56K ITU V.90 StandardHardware Requirements Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkSetting Up a Network Hardware InstallationSelect Microsoft Installing the Network ProtocolsDo not use any blank spaces in the Computer name box File Security Sharing FoldersCreating a Shared Folder Sharing Printers Setting Up Printer SharingSharing a Folder Disabling Printer Sharing Connecting to a Shared Printer\My Documents\Shared Files Mapping a Network Drive8Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Installing Memory Expansion ModulesAdding More Memory 2Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC PC Card Types What Are PC Cards?Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Using Network PC CardsPC Card Software Configuring PC CardsVendor-Provided PC Card Software Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6

1800 Series specifications

The Compaq 1800 Series, introduced in the late 1990s, was a significant line of portable computers that catered to the growing demand for mobile computing. This series was designed to provide a blend of performance, portability, and a range of features that appealed to both business professionals and tech enthusiasts.

One of the key features of the Compaq 1800 Series was its robust design, which ensured durability while maintaining a sleek profile. The laptops came equipped with a 15-inch active matrix display, offering bright colors and good visibility, making it ideal for presentations and multimedia use. The machines were powered by Intel processors, particularly the Pentium III and Pentium 4, which delivered commendable performance for the applications of that era.

In terms of memory and storage, the Compaq 1800 Series supported substantial RAM configurations, often accommodating up to 1 GB, which allowed users to run multiple applications smoothly. Storage options included hard drives with capacities of up to 30 GB, providing ample space for documents, multimedia files, and software.

The series also emphasized connectivity, featuring multiple ports, including USB, serial, and parallel ports, along with PC Card slots for expansion. This made it easier for users to connect various peripherals such as printers, mice, and external storage devices, thus increasing the laptop's functionality. Additionally, built-in network options included 10/100 Ethernet and modem capabilities, allowing for internet connectivity in both home and office environments.

Another standout characteristic of the Compaq 1800 Series was its user-friendly interface and software bundle, which included the Windows operating system along with various productivity applications. This made it convenient for users to get started right out of the box.

Battery life was also a consideration for the 1800 Series, as it aimed to provide several hours of usage on a single charge, making it suitable for users who needed to work remotely or while traveling.

Overall, the Compaq 1800 Series represented a significant step forward in laptop technology during its time, combining reliable hardware, user-friendly design, and essential features to meet the demands of a diverse user base. Its legacy persists as a reminder of the evolution of portable computing and the growing importance of mobile technology in everyday life.
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