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Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook SeriesDocument Part Number Reference Number M2000 Document Part Number Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition May 1 Hardware Contents 2 TouchPad and Keyboard 3 PowerTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys 4 Multimedia Disposing of a Used Battery PackConnecting an S-Video Device 6 Security 5 Wireless Select Models Only 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Index A Specifications Top Components HardwareKeys Component Combines with other keys to perform fn keysystem tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness TouchPad Power Controls Lights Mute light Wireless Select Models Only and Volume Buttons Chapter 5, “Wireless SelectModels Only.” Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Antennae Select Models Only Front Components Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Rear Components Ports and Jacks Left-Side Components PC Card Slot and Button Right-Side Components Description Component Mini PCI and Memory Compartments Bottom Components Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Hardware Additional Components Optical Discs Labels TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPadIdentifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad » Select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Setting TouchPad Preferences Among the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties window are Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys Default Function Hotkey Quick ReferenceOpens default Internet browser Switches the image among displays Using Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkeys On the Internal KeyboardUsing Hotkeys on an External Keyboard Using Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center fn+f1Start Help and Support Open Internet Explorer fn+f3 Open Print Window fn+f2 Switch Image fn+f4 Initiate Standby fn+f5 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Decrease Brightness fn+f7Increase Brightness fn+f8 Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10 Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f11 Display System Information fn+esc Keypads Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work Using an External Numeric Keypad Power Power SourcesSelecting a Power Source Power Recommended Power SourceTask 3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Switching Between Battery and External Power fn+f5 Initiate standby hotkey Power Control and Light Locations Standby Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews Hibernation Interference with Drive Media Leaving Your Work Turning the Notebook On or Off Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from Standby ResultIn Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By In Windows XP Home, select Initiating or Restoring from HibernationStart Turn Off Computer.* Then hold In Windows XP Professional Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Power Preferences Using Power SchemesPrompting for a Standby Password Setting Other Power Preferences Charging a Battery Pack Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Displaying Charge Reports Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions When to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery Pack How to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackDischarging the Battery Pack The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Power as You Work Conserving Battery Pack Power Selecting Power Conservation Settings Replacing a Battery Pack To remove a battery pack 1. Turn the notebook upside down Removing a Battery Pack2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack 3. Tilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the battery bay Inserting a Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Internal Speakers Multimedia Volume Controls External Audio Devices Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack Connecting an S-Video Device Select Models Only Using the Audio-In Microphone JackConnecting the Audio External Video Devices Connecting the Video Select Models Only CD and DVD Procedures Displaying a Video ImageInserting or Removing a Disc To remove a disc while the notebook is turned off Using Media Activity Hotkeys Setting AutoPlay Preferences 1. Select Start My Computer3. Select Properties Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Protecting Playback Multimedia Software Observing the Copyright Warning Programs SW Setup Installing Software Enabling AutoPlay Changing DVD Region Settings Using WinDVD Using the Operating SystemUsing Other DVD Software Properties Wireless Features Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Controls 802.11 Wireless Devices Select Models Only Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home Using Wireless Security Features Connecting to a Public WLAN Troubleshooting Devices Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Devicea. Select Start My Computer c. Select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager Network Adapters Bluetooth Wireless Devices Select Models Only Dial-up networking-Connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet Wireless Device Power States The 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices have 2 power states Enabled Then Turning On the Devices Turning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Security Features Use This Security Feature To Protect AgainstSecurity Cable.” QuickLock Setup Utility and Windows Passwords Protects access to computer contents when Choosing a Password Coordinating Passwords Setup Utility Administrator Password Entering an Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password Setup Utility Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Setting a Power-On Password 2. Select Security Device Security, and then press enter Setup Utility Device Security Antivirus Software » Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support1. Select Start Help and Support Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a Powered DeviceDevice Connections Connecting a USB Device Connecting a 1394 Device Select Models Only Connecting a Communication Device Digital Memory Cardsand Recoveries and System Software.” Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting a Digital Memory Card Removing a Digital Memory Card PC Cards 2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC Card Stopping or Removing a PC Card Using the IDE Drive Light DrivesAdding a Drive to the System Caring for Drives Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 3. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab, lift the cover 1 upward and away from the notebook 7-15 a. Place the cover over the hard drive bay 6. Replace the hard drive cover7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws 7-16 Increasing Memory Memory Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-19 6. Turn the notebook upside down 8. Remove a memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws Software Updates Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Accessing Notebook Product Information Preparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq 3. At the download area Using System Restore Software RecoveriesSetting a Restore Point 1. Select Start Help and Support System Restore Repairing or Reinstalling Software Setup UtilityOpening the Setup Utility Restoring to a Restore Point Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Changing the Language of the Setup Utility Displaying System Information 2. Select Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility Using Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Operating Environment SpecificationsFactor Metric Rated Input Power Input PowerRating Expansion Port Input/Output Signals FeatureSupport Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page