HP n400c manual

Hardware Guide

Compaq Evo™ Not ebook N400c Series

Part Number: 231967-001

April 2001

This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the computer’s hardware and software, identifying computer components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices, and adding upgrades and accessories.

Contents

Hardware Guide April Page Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup 2 A Look at the Computer 3 Keyboard and Pointing Devices 4 Battery Packs 5 Drives 6 Audio and Video 7 External Device Connections 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-ons 9 Specifications Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting up the Hardware Page Page Page Page Setting Up the Software After Software Setup Page A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components Top Components Top Components (Continued) Top Components (continued) Page Right Side Components Right Side Components (Continued) Left Side Components Left Side Components (Continued) Bottom Components Bottom Components (Continued) Rear Panel Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard Components (Continued) Page Keyboard and Pointing Devices Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models) Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models) Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Fn Key Hotkeys Shortcut Keys Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures Turning Wireless Devices On or Off (Fn+F2) Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4) Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5) Initiate Quick Controls (Fn+F6) Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) View Battery Charge (Fn+F8) Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+10) Display System Information (Fn+esc) Stretch Text (Fn+T) Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric Keypad Disabling the Numeric Keypad Converting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup Using the Easy Access Buttons Page Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Replacing a Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery Pack Page Page Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack Page Page Page Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery Pack Drives Caring for Drives Removing a Hard Drive Page Page Page Page Inserting a Hard Drive Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Enabling Bootable Media and Devices for MultiBoot Using the Default Search Sequence Page Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Selecting a MultiBoot Utility Changing the Startup Sequence in Computer Setup Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt Responding to the Express Boot Menu Compaq Computer Security Page Audio and Video Using Audio Features Connecting a Stereo Speaker/Headphone Connecting a Microphone Adjusting Volume Using Video Features Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-OutJack Changing the Video Mode External Device Connections Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Video Device Connecting a Serial Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Infrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared Port Connecting USB Equipment Attaching a Mobile Expansion Unit Connecting a Docking Base Connecting a Modem or NIC Connecting to Wireless Devices Page Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Before Removing or Installing Components Upgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Installing a Memory Expansion Board in the Memory Expansion Compartment Page Page Installing a Memory Expansion Board on the System Board Page Page Page Removing A Memory Expansion Board Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC Page Page Page Page Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving Energy Installing Additional Device Drivers Attaching the Mobile Expansion Unit Docking Bases Using an External Diskette Drive Connecting the External Diskette Drive Disconnecting the External Diskette Drive Upgrading the Hard Drive Adding a Second Battery Pack Adding Wireless Devices Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Agency Series Numbers (Continued) Computer Dimensions Operating Environment Operating Environment (Continued) Rated Power Input Port and COM Port Settings Port and COM Port Settings (Continued) Modem Specifications Index