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2178CL, 2186AF, 2182US, 2182AT, 2182AF, 2181AF Getting Started with Your Notebook, Reference Guide
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Troubleshooting
Install
Error codes
Configuring the Notebook
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line
Audio problems
Reset button
Setting Up Your Notebook
Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
Default power settings
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Contents
Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide
Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide First Edition December
Reference Number 2100/2500/N1050v Part Number
notebook must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a
Important Safety Information
line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008
Software Product License Agreement
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OWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws
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Getting Started with Your Notebook
Contents
Basic Operation
Modem and Network Connections
Batteries and Power Management
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Add-On Devices
Reference Information
Index
Getting Started with Your Notebook
Reference Guide
Series 2100 and N1050v
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
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Getting Started with Your Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
13 AC adapter jack 14 Universal serial bus ports USB
Battery latch
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Reset button
Getting Started with Your Notebook
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Series
Getting Started with Your Notebook
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Getting Started with Your Notebook
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Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Getting Started with Your Notebook
26 Hard disk drive 27 Battery latch
31 Reset button
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Status Lights
1 Power mode
3 Battery status
2 Hard disk drive activity
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active
Step 1 Insert the battery
Setting Up Your Notebook
Setting Up Your Notebook
Step 2 Connect AC power
Setting Up Your Notebook
Step 3 Connect a phone line
Setting Up Your Notebook
Setting Up Your Notebook
Step 5 Set up Windows
Step 4 Turn on the notebook
Hint
Basic Operation
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Operating Your Notebook
Default power settings
Operating Your Notebook
To change the boot device
To reset the notebook
Operating Your Notebook
To use the TouchPad
Operating Your Notebook
Operating Your Notebook
To use the function hot keys
Basic Operation
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To program a One-Touch button
To use the One-Touch buttons
Operating Your Notebook
To use the ALT GR key
To use the Windows and Applications keys
Operating Your Notebook
To insert or remove a CD or DVD
Using CDs or DVDs
Using CDs or DVDs
could stop responding and you could lose data
To create or copy CDs
To play DVD movies
Using CDs or DVDs
To lock your notebook
To set up password protection
Securing Your Notebook
Securing Your Notebook
To protect against viruses
To attach a security cable
Securing Your Notebook
hard disk drive
When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current BIOS user password
To lock the hard disk drive
Securing Your Notebook
To maintain your notebook
Taking Care of Your Notebook
To protect your hard disk drive
Taking Care of Your Notebook
To extend the life of the display
To safeguard your data
To clean your notebook
Taking Care of Your Notebook
Batteries and Power Management
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Managing Power Consumption
Managing Power Consumption
How the notebook manages power automatically
information that was not saved will be lost
unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely
Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes
Managing Power Consumption
To respond to a low-battery warning
Using Battery Power
To check battery status
Using Battery Power
To get the most from your batteries
To recharge the battery
Using Battery Power
Using Battery Power
Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use
Modem and Network Connections
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Using the Modem
Using the Modem
telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line
Special restrictions in certain countries
To change your modem settings
Using the Modem
Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN
Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN
Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network
Making Wireless Network Connections select models only
Making Wireless Network Connections select models only
To prepare for connections
Creating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc
Making Wireless Network Connections select models only
the individual wireless functions
To turn wireless communication on and off
purchase a license before using the wireless function
Turning on communication and making a connection
Turning off communication and ending a connection
Making Wireless Network Connections select models only
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off
authorization before turning on your notebook wireless networking
Turning off Bluetooth communication
To prepare for Bluetooth connections
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only
Sending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP
To send or receive files using Bluetooth
Sharing files with another Bluetooth device FTP
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models only
Add-On Devices
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices
Connecting PC Cards
To insert or remove a PC Card
Removing a PC Card
Connecting External Devices
of these jacks may damage the notebook
To connect an audio device
audio recorder
replicator
Adjusting monitor resolution and other settings
Connecting an external monitor
Switching the display to the external monitor
To use an external monitor
To connect an IEEE 1394 device select models only
Using dual display mode
Connecting External Devices
Note select models only
Using the infrared port
To connect an infrared device select models only
Printing to an infrared printer
To use a port replicator select models only
Connecting External Devices
To dock to the port replicator
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices
To undock from the port replicator
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Add-On Devices
Installing Additional RAM Memory
Installing Additional RAM Memory
To install a RAM expansion module
back of the notebook
Installing Additional RAM Memory
5. Replace the cover 6. Insert the battery
of the notebook
To remove a RAM expansion module
Installing Additional RAM Memory
5. Pull the board out of the connector 6. Replace the cover
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Installing Additional RAM Memory
7. Insert the battery
To replace the hard disk drive
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive holder
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To prepare a new hard disk drive
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting Your Notebook
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
Audio problems
If no sound is audible
If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie
CD-ROM and DVD problems
If you can’t boot from a CD or DVD
If you hear a loud high-pitched whine feedback from the speakers
If a DVD doesn’t play with two displays
Display problems
If a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen
If the notebook can’t find Wordpad.exe after inserting a CD
If the notebook hard drive doesn’t spin
Hard disk drive problems
If an external display does not work
If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise
If you have problems with infrared communications
Heat problems
Infrared problems
If the notebook gets abnormally hot
If the TouchPad doesn’t work
Keyboard and pointing device problems
If the pointer is difficult to control
If the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you type
If you can’t browse the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places
Local area network LAN problems
If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LAN
If you can’t log in to Netware servers
If a message says you are out of memory
Memory problems
Modem problems
If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAM
If the modem dials but doesn’t connect
If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected
If the modem dials incorrectly
If the modem isn’t detected
If the modem connects, but transferred data is bad
If the modem causes an ERROR message
If the modem dials but you can’t hear it
If the modem doesn’t fax
If the notebook doesn’t recognize a PC Card
PC Card PCMCIA problems
Performance problems
If a network PC card stops communicating properly
If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on
Power and battery problems
If the notebook stops responding
If the notebook keeps beeping
If the notebook has a short operating time
If the battery doesn’t charge
If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correct
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
If the notebook doesn’t enter Hibernation as expected
Printing problems
If the notebook doesn’t enter Standby mode as expected
If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print
If a serial modem doesn’t work properly
Serial, parallel, and USB problems
If a serial mouse doesn’t work
If the serial or parallel port is not working
If the notebook won’t boot from battery power
Startup problems
If the notebook doesn’t respond when you turn it on
If the notebook won’t boot from the floppy disk drive
If the notebook takes a long time to resume after being suspended
Wireless problems
If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
If you cannot connect to a particular notebook on the network
If your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices
If your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth device
If you can connect, but the network is slow
To run the BIOS Setup utility
Configuring the Notebook
Configuring the Notebook
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Main Menu
System Devices Menu
Configuring the Notebook
Exit Menu
Boot Menu
Security Menu
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To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility
Configuring the Notebook
To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD
Reinstalling and Updating Software
Reinstalling and Updating Software
Reference Information
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Modem Reference Conexant
Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
Modem Reference Information
Modem Reference Information
Reference Information
Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
Command
Modem Reference Information
Command
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Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
Reference Information
Reference Information
Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
Command
Modem Reference Information
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ECC Commands
FAX Class
Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
Command
Voice Commands
Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only
AT* Commands
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Modem Reference Information S-Registers Conexant
Selected Result Codes Conexant
Default
Power Cords
Safety Information
Safety Information
Laser Safety
Battery Safety
Safety Information
Mercury Safety
LED Safety
Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Safety Information
Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
U.S.A
Connections to Peripheral Devices
Applicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity U.S.A
Canada
Regulatory Information
European Union
Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
Italy Indoor or outdoor use in a public area requires a user license
Japan Telecommunications Approval
Japan
Regulatory Information
Reference Information
New Zealand
PTC200 2.11.1 6 & 7 Compliance Testing Functional tests
Regulatory Information
International
Russia
Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
Safety
Reference Information
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Index
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QuickRestore System Recovery
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