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Compaq Notebook Series Hardware and Software GuideDocument Part Number Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition May Reference Number M2000 Document Part Number Contents 1 Hardware 3 Power 2 TouchPad and KeyboardTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 4 MultimediaConnecting an S-Video Device 5 Wireless Select Models Only 6 Security 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software A Specifications Index Hardware Top ComponentsKeys Component fn key Combines with other keys to performsystem tasks. For example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness TouchPad Power Controls Lights Mute light Chapter 5, “Wireless Select Wireless Select Models Only and Volume ButtonsModels Only.” Antennae Select Models Only Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Front Components Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Rear Components Left-Side Components Ports and Jacks PC Card Slot and Button Right-Side Components Component Description Bottom Components Mini PCI and Memory Compartments Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Additional Components Hardware Optical Discs Labels TouchPad TouchPad and KeyboardIdentifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences » Select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Among the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties window are Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys Hotkey Quick Reference Default FunctionOpens default Internet browser Switches the image among displays Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkeys on an External Keyboard Open Help and Support Center fn+f1 Using Hotkey CommandsStart Help and Support Open Print Window fn+f2 Open Internet Explorer fn+f3 Switch Image fn+f4 Initiate Standby fn+f5 Decrease Brightness fn+f7 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Increase Brightness fn+f8 Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12 Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10 Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f11 Keypads Display System Information fn+esc Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Using an External Numeric Keypad Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work Power Sources PowerSelecting a Power Source Recommended Power Source PowerTask Switching Between Battery and External Power 3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Power Control and Light Locations fn+f5 Initiate standby hotkey Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews Standby Hibernation Leaving Your Work Interference with Drive Media Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Turning the Notebook On or Off Result Initiating or Resuming from StandbyIn Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation In Windows XP Home, selectStart Turn Off Computer.* Then hold In Windows XP Professional Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Using Power Schemes Power PreferencesPrompting for a Standby Password Setting Other Power Preferences Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports Managing Low-Battery Conditions Displaying Charge Reports Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Calibrating a Battery Pack When to Calibrate Charging the Battery Pack How to CalibrateDischarging the Battery Pack The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Battery Pack Power Conserving Power as You Work Replacing a Battery Pack Selecting Power Conservation Settings Removing a Battery Pack To remove a battery pack 1. Turn the notebook upside down2. 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 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Multimedia Internal Speakers Volume Controls Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack External Audio Devices Using the Audio-In Microphone Jack Connecting an S-Video Device Select Models OnlyConnecting the Audio External Video Devices Connecting the Video Select Models Only Displaying a Video Image CD and DVD ProceduresInserting or Removing a Disc To remove a disc while the notebook is turned off Using Media Activity Hotkeys 1. Select Start My Computer Setting AutoPlay Preferences3. Select Properties Protecting Playback Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Multimedia Software Programs SW Setup Observing the Copyright Warning Installing Software Changing DVD Region Settings Enabling AutoPlay Using the Operating System Using WinDVDUsing Other DVD Software Properties Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Features Wireless Controls 802.11 Wireless Devices Select Models Only Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a Public WLAN Using Wireless Security Features Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device Troubleshooting Devicesa. 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 Turning On the Devices Then Turning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Features Security To Protect Against Use This Security FeatureSecurity Cable.” Setup Utility and Windows Passwords QuickLock Protects access to computer contents when Coordinating Passwords Choosing a Password Setup Utility Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password Entering an Administrator Password Setup Utility Power-On Password Setting a Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Setup Utility Device Security 2. Select Security Device Security, and then press enter » Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support Antivirus Software1. Select Start Help and Support Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Connecting a Powered Device Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsDevice Connections Connecting a USB Device Connecting a 1394 Device Select Models Only Digital Memory Cards Connecting a Communication Deviceand Recoveries and System Software.” Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting a Digital Memory Card Removing a Digital Memory Card PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated Stopping or Removing a PC Card Drives Using the IDE Drive LightAdding 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 6. Replace the hard drive cover a. Place the cover over the hard drive bay7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws 7-16 Memory Increasing Memory Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 6. Turn the notebook upside down 7-19 8. Remove a memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Software Updates Preparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Installing a ROM Update 3. At the download area Software Recoveries Using System RestoreSetting a Restore Point 1. Select Start Help and Support System Restore Setup Utility Repairing or Reinstalling SoftwareOpening the Setup Utility Restoring to a Restore Point Changing the Language of the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Displaying System Information Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility 2. Select Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10 Using Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Specifications Operating EnvironmentFactor Metric Input Power Rated Input PowerRating Feature Expansion Port Input/Output SignalsSupport Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page