Configuring the Notebook | Compaq AMC20493-KT5 manual

Configuring the Notebook

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Configuring the Notebook

Configuring the Notebook

The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation.

To run the BIOS Setup utility

The BIOS (basic input and output system) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs.

The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the notebook hardware, and so greatly affect how the notebook operates.

1.Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart.

2.When the logo screen appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.

3.The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the keyboard to navigate:

•Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move among menus.

•Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu.

•Press + or – to move through values for the current parameter, or press ENTER to change a setting.

4.After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit BIOS Setup.

5.If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system prompts you to run BIOS Setup, and marks the conflicting settings.

The following tables describe BIOS settings for the BIOS version at publication. If your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown.

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Contents

Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide Reference Guide Second Edition March Part Number Important Safety Information cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Software Product License Agreement iv Reference Guide OWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws vi Reference Guide Contents Getting Started with Your NotebookBasic Operation Batteries and Power Management Modem and Network ConnectionsAdd-On Devices Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reference Information x Reference Guide Index Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Front panel and right panel componentsIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Getting Started with Your Notebook Left panel and back panel components 4 Reference Guide PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons Reset button Bottom panel components6 Reference Guide Battery latch 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover no user parts inside 4 RAM memory cover 5 Docking port select models only 6 Reset button Status lights 1 Power mode3 Battery status 2 Hard drive activity 1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active Setting Up Your Notebook Step 1 Insert the batterySetting Up Your Notebook Step 2 Connect AC power Step 3 Connect a phone line Step 5 Set up Windows Step 4 Turn on the notebook Basic Operation Default power settings Operating Your NotebookOperating Your Notebook To reset the notebook To change the boot device 3 TouchPad on-off button and indicator light To use the TouchPad To use the function hot keys This hot keyDoes this To use the One-Touch buttons To program a One-Touch button To use the Windows and Applications keys To use the ALT GR key To insert or remove a CD or DVD Using CDs or DVDsUsing CDs or DVDs could stop responding and you could lose data To play DVD movies To create or copy CDs To lock your notebook To set up password protectionSecuring Your Notebook Securing Your Notebook To attach a security cable To protect against viruses password. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data When you enable the hard drive lock, the current BIOS user passwordyou match the drive password, you can change the notebook and drive To lock the hard drive To maintain your notebook Taking Care of Your NotebookTo protect your hard drive Taking Care of Your Notebook To safeguard your data To clean your notebookTo extend the life of the display Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power ConsumptionHow the notebook manages power automatically information that was not saved will be lost Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely Using Battery Power Using Battery PowerTo check battery status From the battery status light To respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the batteryTo get the most from your batteries Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem Using the Modemyour telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line To change your modem settings Special restrictions in certain countries Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Connecting to an existing wireless network Making Wireless Network Connections select models onlyMaking Wireless Network Connections select models only To prepare for connections Creating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc the individual wireless functions To turn wireless communication on and offpurchase a license before using the wireless function Turning on communication and making a connection Turning off communication and ending a connection Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyTo turn Bluetooth communication on and off authorization before turning on your notebook wireless networking To prepare for Bluetooth connections Turning off Bluetooth communication To 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 External DevicesConnecting PC Cards To insert or remove a PC Card Removing a PC Card of these jacks may damage the notebook To connect an audio deviceaudio recorder audio ports on your notebook Connecting an external monitor Adjusting monitor resolution and other settingsTo use an external monitor Using dual display mode To connect an IEEE 1394 device select models only Printing to an infrared printer Using the infrared portTo connect an infrared device select models only Transferring files through an infrared connection To use a port replicator select models only To dock to the port replicator corresponding port on the port replicator is ignored To undock from the port replicator 56 Reference Guide2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator Installing Additional RAM Memory Installing Additional RAM MemoryTo install a RAM expansion module back of the notebook 5. Replace the cover 6. Insert the battery To remove a RAM expansion module of the notebook 60 Reference Guide 5. Pull the board out of the connector 6. Replace the cover7. Insert the battery Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard driveReplacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive holder To prepare a new hard drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting Your NotebookAudio problems If no sound is audible If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie CD-ROM and DVD problemsIf you can’t boot from a CD or DVD If you hear a loud high-pitched whine feedback from the speakers If the notebook can’t find Wordpad.exe after inserting a CD Display problemsIf a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen If the notebook is on, but the screen is blank If the notebook hard drive doesn’t spin Hard drive problemsHeat problems If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise If you have problems with infrared communications Infrared problemsKeyboard and pointing device problems If the pointer is difficult to control If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN Local area network LAN problemsIf a PS/2 scroll mouse doesn’t work If you can’t browse the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places If a message says you are out of memory Memory problemsModem problems If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAM If the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials incorrectly If the modem isn’t detected If the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the modem causes an ERROR messageIf the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem doesn’t fax If the notebook doesn’t recognize a PC Card PC Card PCMCIA problemsPerformance problems If a network PC card stops communicating properly If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on Power and battery problemsIf the notebook stops responding If the notebook keeps beeping If the battery does not charge If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correctIf the notebook has a short operating time If the notebook doesn’t enter Hibernation as expected Printing problemsIf the notebook doesn’t enter Standby mode as expected If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print If a serial modem does not work properly Serial, parallel, and USB problemsIf a serial mouse doesn’t work If the serial or parallel port is not working If the notebook won’t boot from battery power Startup problemsIf the notebook doesn’t respond when you turn it on If the notebook will not boot from the diskette drive Wireless problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communicationIf you cannot connect to a particular notebook on the network If your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices If your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth deviceIf you can connect, but the network is slow Configuring the Notebook To run the BIOS Setup utilityConfiguring the Notebook Default 84 Reference GuideSetting Main Menu Boot Menu Security MenuExit Menu To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility Reinstalling and Updating Software To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CDReinstalling and Updating Software Reference Information Modem Reference Conexant Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users OnlyModem Reference Information Modem Reference Information e,f,g,h,i 92 Reference Guide e,f,g,h Reference Information ECC Commands FAX Class94 Reference Guide Voice Commands AT* Commands+VTS=string 96 Reference Guide Modem Reference Information S-Registers ConexantSelected Result Codes Conexant Register Safety Information Power cordsSafety Information Battery safety Laser safety LED safety Mercury safety Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory Information Regulatory InformationU.S.A Connections to Peripheral Devices Applicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details Canada Declaration of Conformity U.S.A European Union Italy Indoor or outdoor use in a public area requires a user license Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval106 Reference Guide Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New ZealandPTC200 2.11.1 6 & 7 Compliance Testing Functional tests PTC200 General Warning Russia International Product Name SafetyDeclaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN Regulatory Model Index 110 Reference Guide QuickRestore System Recovery 112 Reference Guide