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Display problems	68
Hard disk drive problems	69
Heat problems	70
Infrared problems	70
Keyboard and pointing device problems	71
Local area network (LAN) problems	72
Memory problems	73
Modem problems	73
PC Card (PCMCIA) problems	76
Performance problems	76
Power and battery problems	77
Printing problems	79
Serial, parallel, and USB problems	80
Startup problems	81
Wireless problems	82
Configuring the Notebook	84
To run the BIOS Setup utility	84
To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility	87
Reinstalling and Updating Software	88
To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD	88
Reference Information	89
Modem Reference Information	90
Modem Reference (Conexant)	90
Safety Information	97
Power Cords	97
Battery Safety	98
Laser Safety	98
LED Safety	99
Mercury Safety	99
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation	100
Regulatory Information	101
U.S.A	101
Canada	103
European Union	104
Japan	106
New Zealand	107
Russia	108
International	108
Index	110

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Contents Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide Ii Reference Guide Important Safety Information Iv Reference Guide Software Product License AgreementReference Guide Vi Reference Guide Contents Batteries and Power Management Index Getting Started with Your Notebook Series 2100 and N1050v Identifying Parts of the NotebookIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Mini-PCI cover no user parts inside Series Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Battery status Power modeStatus Lights Hard disk drive activityIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Insert the battery Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC power Connect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the notebookHint Basic Operation Power mode To enter this mode Function Default power settingsStandby -Power Operating Your NotebookTo change the boot device To reset the notebookTo use the TouchPad This hot key Does this To use the function hot keysTo program a One-Touch button To use the One-Touch buttonsTo use the Windows and Applications keys To use the ALT GR keyThis key combination Does this Could stop responding and you could lose data Using CDs or DVDsTo create or copy CDs To play DVD moviesSecuring Your Notebook To set up password protectionTo lock your notebook WindowsTo protect against viruses To attach a security cableHard disk drive To lock the hard disk driveTaking Care of Your Notebook To protect your hard disk driveTo maintain your notebook To safeguard your data To clean your notebookTo extend the life of the display Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption How the notebook manages power automaticallyInformation that was not saved will be lost Unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesUsing Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To get the most from your batteries To recharge the batteryUsing Battery Power Modem and Network Connections Telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line Using the ModemSpecial restrictions in certain countries To change your modem settingsConnecting to a Local Area Network LAN Making Wireless Network Connections select models only Connecting to an Existing Wireless NetworkTo prepare for connections Creating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc Purchase a license before using the wireless function Individual wireless functionsTurning on communication and making a connection Turning off communication and ending a connection To turn Bluetooth communication on and off Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyTurning on Bluetooth communication FunctionTurning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connectionsTo send or receive files using Bluetooth Sharing files with another Bluetooth device FTPSending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Connecting PC Cards To insert or remove a PC CardInserting a PC Card Connecting External Devices Audio recorder Series 2100 and N1050v External microphone connector pinkThese jacks may damage the notebook ReplicatorSwitching the display to the external monitor Connecting an external monitorAdjusting monitor resolution and other settings To use an external monitorTo connect an Ieee 1394 device select models only Using dual display modeTo connect an infrared device select models only Using the infrared portPrinting to an infrared printer Transferring files through an infrared connectionTo use a port replicator select models only To dock to the port replicator To undock from the port replicator Installing Additional RAM Memory To install a RAM expansion moduleBack of the notebook Series 2100 To remove a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM Memory To replace the hard disk drive Replacing the Hard Disk DriveTo replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance Audio problems Troubleshooting Your NotebookIf no sound is audible If sound does not recordIf you can’t 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 erraticallyDisplay problems If an external display does not work Hard disk drive problemsIf the notebook hard drive doesn’t spin If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noiseInfrared problems Heat problemsIf you have problems with infrared communications If the notebook gets abnormally hotIf the pointer is difficult to control Keyboard and pointing device problemsIf the TouchPad doesn’t work If the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you typeIf the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN Local area network LAN problemsIf you can’t log in to Netware servers If a network connection responds slowlyModem problems Memory problemsIf the modem dials incorrectly If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem isn’t detectedIf the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem causes an Error messageIf the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the modem doesn’t faxPerformance problems PC Card Pcmcia problemsIf the notebook stops responding Power and battery problemsIf the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on If the notebook keeps beepingIf the battery doesn’t charge If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correctIf the notebook has a short operating time Printing problems If a serial mouse doesn’t work Serial, parallel, and USB problemsIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly If the serial or parallel port is not workingStartup problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication Wireless problemsIf your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices If your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth deviceIf you can connect, but the network is slow To run the Bios Setup utility Configuring the NotebookMain Menu Setting Description DefaultSecurity Menu To change video memory settings using Bios Setup utility To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD Reinstalling and Updating SoftwareReference Information Command Conexant Modem Reference InformationModem Reference Conexant G ,h ,i G,h +MCR ECC Commands +FMR AT* CommandsCode Meaning Register Function Conexant Range/units DefaultSafety Information Power CordsCountry or Region Rated Voltage and Current Laser Safety Battery SafetyMercury Safety LED SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Connections to Peripheral Devices Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CanadaResponsible Party Trade nameEuropean Union Regulatory Information Japan Telecommunications Approval JapanConexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New ZealandPTC200 7.5.2 3 4 Ringer Sensitivity Russia InternationalEMC Index QuickRestore System Recovery USB

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