Compaq Notebook Series
Hardware and Software Guide
Document Part Number
Reference Number M2000 Document Part Number
Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition May
1 Hardware
Contents
Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys
3 Power
2 TouchPad and Keyboard
TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
4 Multimedia
Connecting 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
Component
Hardware
Top Components
Keys
fn+f7 decreases screen brightness
fn key
Combines with other keys to perform
system tasks. For example, pressing
TouchPad
Power Controls
Lights
Mute light
Chapter 5, “Wireless Select
Wireless Select Models Only and Volume Buttons
Models 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
TouchPad and Keyboard
Identifying 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
Switches the image among displays
Hotkey Quick Reference
Default Function
Opens default Internet browser
Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard
Using Hotkey Procedures
Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard
Open Help and Support Center fn+f1
Using Hotkey Commands
Start Help and Support
Open Internet Explorer fn+f3
Open Print Window fn+f2
Switch Image fn+f4
Initiate Standby fn+f5
Decrease Brightness fn+f7
Initiate QuickLock fn+f6
Increase Brightness fn+f8
Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f11
Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12
Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9
Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10
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 Sources
Power
Selecting a Power Source
Recommended Power Source
Power
Task
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
Result
Initiating or Resuming from Standby
In Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By
In Windows XP Professional
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation
In Windows XP Home, select
Start Turn Off Computer.* Then hold
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures
Using Power Schemes
Power Preferences
Prompting 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
Charging the Battery Pack
How to Calibrate
Discharging 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
3. Tilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the battery bay
Removing a Battery Pack
To remove a battery pack 1. Turn the notebook upside down
2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack
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
External Video Devices
Using the Audio-In Microphone Jack
Connecting an S-Video Device Select Models Only
Connecting the Audio
Connecting the Video Select Models Only
Displaying a Video Image
CD and DVD Procedures
Inserting 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 Preferences
3. 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
Properties
Using the Operating System
Using WinDVD
Using Other DVD Software
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
c. Select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager Network Adapters
Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device
Troubleshooting Devices
a. Select Start My Computer
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
To Protect Against
Use This Security Feature
Security 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
» Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support
Antivirus Software
1. Select Start Help and Support
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
Firewall Software
Optional Security Cable
Connecting a Powered Device
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements
Device Connections
Connecting a USB Device
Connecting a 1394 Device Select Models Only
Digital Memory Cards
Connecting a Communication Device
and 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
Drives
Using the IDE Drive Light
Adding 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
7-16
6. Replace the hard drive cover
a. Place the cover over the hard drive bay
7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws
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
1. Select Start Help and Support System Restore
Software Recoveries
Using System Restore
Setting a Restore Point
Restoring to a Restore Point
Setup Utility
Repairing or Reinstalling Software
Opening the Setup Utility
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
Metric
Specifications
Operating Environment
Factor
Input Power
Rated Input Power
Rating
Feature
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals
Support
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