To change the boot device, To use the touch pad | Compaq PKX301T

Basic Operation

Operating Your Computer

To change the boot device

The computer normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card.

1.Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.

2.When the logo screen appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER.

If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 46.

To use the touch pad

The touch pad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the touch pad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the touch pad.

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Compaq PKX301T manual To change the boot device, To use the touch pad

Contents

Compaq Notebook Series Startup Guide Page Important Safety Information Software Product License Agreement Startup Guide Page Page Contents Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Taking Inventory What’s in the box? To find more information Products Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Back View Bottom View Status Lights Page Setting Up Your Computer Install the batteryPage Connect AC power Connect a phone line Set up Windows Turn on the computer To connect to the Internet What to do next Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To turn the computer on and off To reset the computer To change the boot device To use the touch padPage To use the Fn hot keys Appropriate second key, and then release both keys To play DVD movies You can also use Windows Media Player to play DVD moviesPage Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To check battery status To respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the batteryPage Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drivePage Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer Display Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Performance Problems Power and Battery Problems Startup Problems Testing the Hardware To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic testPage Configuring the Computer To run the Bios Setup utility Reinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskPage Support and Service To get help from the Web To get support or serviceGetting Assistance for Your Computer Page To receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Limited Warranty Statement Support and Service Limited Warranty Statement Page Reference Information Hardware Specifications RAM LAN Reference Information Hardware Specifications Safety Information Power Cords Ergonomics Battery Safety Laser Safety LED Safety Mercury Safety Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Regulatory Information Startup Guide Canada European Union Japan New Zealand Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 Specifications listed on the following Russia International EMC Index Opening USB