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Compaq EH63V, EH65V manual Status Lights, Power mode, Hard disk drive activity, Battery status

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Getting Started with Your Notebook

Identifying Parts of the Computer

Status Lights

The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock.

The following diagram shows the main status lights on the front of the computer.

1.Power mode.

•On: the computer is on (even if the display is off).

•Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode.

•Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.

2.Hard disk drive activity.

•On: computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

3.Battery status.

•Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.

•Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

•Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.

•Off: the AC adapter is not connected.

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Compaq EH63V, EH65V manual Status Lights, Power mode, Hard disk drive activity, Battery status

Contents

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 Taking Inventory What’s in the box?To buy accessories To find more informationIdentifying Parts of the Computer Front ViewBack View Bottom View Power mode Battery statusStatus Lights Hard disk drive activityIdentifying Parts of the Computer Setting Up Your Computer Install the batteryTo remove the battery Connect AC power Connect a phone line Turn on the computer Set up WindowsHint To connect to the Internet What to do nextBasic Operation Operating Your Computer To turn the computer on and offTo reset the computer To change the boot device To use the touch padMoving and selecting Scrolling with the scroll padTo use the Fn hot keys This hot key Does thisTo use the One-Touch buttons To reprogram a One-Touch buttonTo use the embedded keypad To use the Windows and Applications keysThis key combination Does this To adjust the display Changing display settingsTo use the ALT GR key Changing the brightnessTo adjust the volume Using an external monitorTo increase or decrease the volume To mute the audioUsing CDs or DVDs Could stop responding and you could lose dataTo play DVD movies To create or copy CDsTo set up password protection Bios Setup UtilitySecuring Your Computer Windows XPTo lock your computer To attach a security cableTo protect against viruses To lock the hard disk drive Disk driveTo protect your hard disk drive Taking Care of Your ComputerTo maintain your computer To safeguard your data To extend the life of the displayTo 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 To manage power manually Power mode Does this… Use when… To enter this mode… StandbyHibernate OffUsing Battery Power To check battery statusTo 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 disconnect from the Internet To dial in to a networkTo change your modem settings To send and receive e-mail To start Outlook ExpressTo send an e-mail message To receive e-mail messagesTo send and receive faxes Connecting to a LAN To connect to a LANConnecting to an Existing Wireless Network Making Wireless Network ConnectionsTo prepare for connections Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network AdHoc To turn wireless communication on and off Turning on communication and making a connectionTurning 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 Removing a PC Card Lose dataTo 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 Connecting an external monitor Switching the display to the 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 an Ieee 1394 device To connect a serial deviceTo activate the TV display To play DVD movies on the TVUsing the infrared port To connect an infrared deviceDisabling the infrared port Printing to an infrared printerTo use a port replicator To dock to the port replicatorConnecting External Devices To undock from the port replicator Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion moduleTo remove a RAM expansion module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk driveTo replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Audio ProblemsIf no sound is audible If sound does not recordCD-ROM and DVD Problems If you can’t boot from a CD or DVD in the CD/DVD driveIf a DVD plays erratically If a DVD movie stops playing in the middleIf you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie If the computer cannot read a CD or DVDIf a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen If a DVD doesn’t play with two displaysDisplay Problems If the computer is on, but the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read If an external display does not workHard Disk Drive Problems If one or more display pixels look badIf the computer’s hard drive doesn’t spin If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noiseHeat Problems Infrared ProblemsIf you have problems with infrared communications If files are corruptedKeyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to controlIf the touch pad doesn’t work If the touch pad moves the pointer or cursor while you typeLAN Problems If you can’t type the euro symbolIf you can’t update or reinstall One-Touch software If the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t workMemory Problems Modem Problems If the modem seems slowIf the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected If the modem dials incorrectlyIf 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 connects, but transferred data is badPC Card Pcmcia Problems Performance Problems If an I/O card stops communicating properlyIf a PC card modem is not working If the computer pauses or runs sluggishlyPort Replicator Problems If the operating system hangs when you dock or undockIf the computer stops responding If a connection isn’t workingPower and Battery Problems If the battery doesn’t chargeIf 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 Printing Problems If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t printIf 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 Startup Problems If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it onIf the computer won’t boot from battery power If the serial or parallel port is not workingWireless Problems If the computer won’t boot from the floppy disk driveIf 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 any Bluetooth devices If your computer cannot detect a certain Bluetooth deviceTesting the Hardware To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic testTesting the Hardware Configuring the Computer To run the Bios Setup utilitySetting Description Default Main MenuSystem Devices Menu Security MenuBoot Menu Exit MenuReinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskTo update the Bios PC Identification and Bios passwordsTo update Windows drivers Support and Service To get support or service Getting Assistance for Your ComputerTo get help from the Web We will not be able to help with questions aboutHome Support Business SupportTo receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Limited Warranty Statement Product Duration of Limited Warranty Reference Information Hardware Specifications Wireless LAN Bluetooth PANKeyboard Pointing DevicesSecurity Features ExpandabilityEnvironmental LimitsAT Commands Conexant Command Function ConexantModem Reference Information Modem Reference ConexantG,h,i +GMI +MCR ECC Commands FAX ClassVoice Commands AT* CommandsRegister Function Conexant Range/units Default Registers ConexantSelected Result Codes Conexant Code MeaningPower Cords Safety InformationCountry or Region Rated Voltage and Current Part Number Ergonomics Battery Safety Laser Safety LED SafetyMercury Safety Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationRegulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesRegulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity U.S.AResponsible Party Trade nameEuropean Union Regulatory Information Japan Japan Telecommunications ApprovalNew Zealand Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071Russia International EMC Index Reference Guide QuickRestore System Recovery CD USB