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Compaq EH65V, EH63V manual Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide

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Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide Reference Guide Software Product License Agreement Important Safety InformationMeets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Reference Guide Reference Guide Contents Modem and Network Connections Batteries and Power ManagementAdd-On Devices Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reference Information 133 Support and Service 125Index 157 Getting Started with Your Notebook What’s in the box? Taking InventoryTo find more information To buy accessoriesFront View Identifying Parts of the ComputerBack View Bottom View Battery status Power modeStatus Lights Hard disk drive activityIdentifying Parts of the Computer Install the battery Setting Up Your ComputerTo remove the battery Connect AC power Connect a phone line Turn on the computer Set up WindowsHint What to do next To connect to the InternetBasic Operation To turn the computer on and off Operating Your ComputerTo reset the computer To use the touch pad To change the boot deviceScrolling with the scroll pad Moving and selectingThis hot key Does this To use the Fn hot keysTo reprogram a One-Touch button To use the One-Touch buttonsTo use the embedded keypad To use the Windows and Applications keysThis key combination Does this Changing display settings To adjust the displayTo use the ALT GR key Changing the brightnessUsing an external monitor To adjust the volumeTo increase or decrease the volume To mute the audioCould stop responding and you could lose data Using CDs or DVDsTo create or copy CDs To play DVD moviesBios Setup Utility To set up password protectionSecuring Your Computer Windows XPTo attach a security cable To lock your computerTo protect against viruses Disk drive To lock the hard disk driveTo protect your hard disk drive Taking Care of Your ComputerTo maintain your computer To extend the life of the display To safeguard your dataTo clean your computer Batteries and Power Management How the computer manages power automatically Managing Power ConsumptionInformation that was not saved will be lost Unsaved data if the computer’s battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesManaging CPU power Power mode Does this… Use when… To enter this mode… Standby To manage power manuallyHibernate OffTo check battery status Using Battery PowerTo recharge the battery To respond to a low-battery warningTo get the most from your batteries Using Battery Power Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To connect the modem Connecting to the Internet Signing up with an Internet Service ProviderSpecial restrictions in certain countries To dial in to a network To disconnect from the InternetTo change your modem settings To start Outlook Express To send and receive e-mailTo send an e-mail message To receive e-mail messagesTo send and receive faxes To connect to a LAN Connecting to a LANConnecting to an Existing Wireless Network Making Wireless Network ConnectionsTo prepare for connections Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network AdHoc Turning on communication and making a connection To turn wireless communication on and offTurning off communication and ending a connection To turn Bluetooth communication on and off Making Wireless Bluetooth ConnectionsTurning on Bluetooth communication Turning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connections Sharing files with another Bluetooth device FTP To send or receive files using BluetoothSending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP To connect to a Bluetooth printer or serial device To make a dial-up connection via a Bluetooth phone Add-On Devices To insert or remove a PC Card Connecting PC CardsInserting a PC Card Lose data Removing a PC CardTo identify connectors for external devices Connecting External DevicesLocating connectors on the computer Locating connectors on the port replicator To connect an external keyboard or mouse To connect a printer or other parallel deviceTo connect a USB device To connect an audio device Switching the display to the external monitor Connecting an external monitorAdjusting monitor resolution and other settings To use an external monitorTo use a TV set as a monitor Using dual display modeTo connect a TV set To connect a serial device To connect an Ieee 1394 deviceTo activate the TV display To play DVD movies on the TVTo connect an infrared device Using the infrared portDisabling the infrared port Printing to an infrared printerTo dock to the port replicator To use a port replicatorConnecting External Devices To undock from the port replicator To install a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAMTo remove a RAM expansion module 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 ComputerIf no sound is audible If sound does not recordIf you can’t boot from a CD or DVD in the CD/DVD drive CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf a DVD plays erratically If a DVD movie stops playing in the middleIf the computer cannot read a CD or DVD If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movieIf a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen If a DVD doesn’t play with two displaysIf the computer is on, but the screen is blank Display ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read If an external display does not workIf one or more display pixels look bad Hard Disk Drive ProblemsIf the computer’s 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 files are corruptedIf the pointer is difficult to control Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the touch pad doesn’t work If the touch pad moves the pointer or cursor while you typeIf you can’t type the euro symbol LAN ProblemsIf you can’t update or reinstall One-Touch software If the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t workMemory Problems If the modem seems slow Modem ProblemsIf the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected If the modem dials incorrectlyIf the modem isn’t detected If the modem dials but doesn’t connectIf the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem connects, but transferred data is badPC Card Pcmcia Problems If an I/O card stops communicating properly Performance ProblemsIf a PC card modem is not working If the computer pauses or runs sluggishlyIf the operating system hangs when you dock or undock Port Replicator ProblemsIf the computer stops responding If a connection isn’t workingIf the battery doesn’t charge Power and Battery ProblemsIf the computer turns off immediately after it turns on If the computer keeps beepingIf the computer doesn’t suspend to Standby mode as expected If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correctIf the computer doesn’t automatically hibernate as expected If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print Printing ProblemsIf the left edge of printed output is missing If an infrared printer doesn’t printIf a serial mouse doesn’t work Serial, Parallel, and USB ProblemsIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it on Startup ProblemsIf the computer won’t boot from battery power If the serial or parallel port is not workingIf the computer won’t boot from the floppy disk drive Wireless ProblemsIf the computer stops responding after booting If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communicationIf you can connect, but the network is slow If your computer cannot detect a certain Bluetooth device If your computer cannot detect any Bluetooth devicesTo run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test Testing the HardwareTesting the Hardware To run the Bios Setup utility Configuring the ComputerMain Menu Setting Description DefaultSecurity Menu System Devices MenuExit Menu Boot MenuTo recover the factory installation of your hard disk Reinstalling and Updating SoftwarePC Identification and Bios passwords To update the BiosTo update Windows drivers Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get support or serviceTo get help from the Web We will not be able to help with questions aboutBusiness Support Home SupportTo receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Limited Warranty Statement Product Duration of Limited Warranty Reference Information Hardware Specifications Bluetooth PAN Wireless LANKeyboard Pointing DevicesExpandability Security FeaturesEnvironmental LimitsCommand Function Conexant AT Commands ConexantModem Reference Information Modem Reference ConexantG,h,i +GMI +MCR FAX Class ECC CommandsAT* Commands Voice CommandsRegisters Conexant Register Function Conexant Range/units DefaultSelected Result Codes Conexant Code MeaningPower Cords Safety InformationCountry or Region Rated Voltage and Current Part Number Ergonomics Battery Safety LED Safety Laser SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Mercury SafetyConnections 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 ZealandRussia International EMC Index Reference Guide QuickRestore System Recovery CD USB