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HP X1018CL, X1020US, X1027AP, X1021AP, X1026AP, X1023AP Connecting the Notebook to External Power

Models: X1078AP X1086AP X1062AP X1042AP X1089AP X1070AP X1028AP X1050US

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Connecting the Notebook to External Power

Startup

Connecting the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external AC power:

1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector 1.

2.Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, then into an electrical outlet 3.

When the notebook is receiving external power, the battery light 4 turns on.

Connecting the notebook to external power (Power cords and outlets vary by region and country.)

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June Startup and Reference GuideCompaq Notebook Series Document Part Number9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications Index Contents1 Startup 2 Hardware 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives and Drive Media 6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and UpgradesStartup PartSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack Opening the notebook Opening the NotebookTo open the notebook 2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the displayConnecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the battery light Charging a New Battery PackTurning On the Notebook Installing Basic Software Setting Up the SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Turning Off the Notebook Setting Regional and Display PreferencesProtecting the Notebook Against Viruses Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesUsing the Notebook Safely Startup and Reference Guide-Part Part ReferenceStartup and Reference Guide-Part Hardware ContentsDisplay DisplayStartup and Reference Guide-Part Top TouchPad TouchPadTop Keys and Antenna Keys and AntennaFn key Top Power Controls Power ControlsTop Lights LightsTop Audio Buttons and Speakers Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelRear Panel Connectors and Jacks Connectors and JacksRear Panel Startup and Reference Guide-Part VentRear Panel Vent Provides airflow to cool internal componentsLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideBays and Memory Compartment UndersideUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside Docking Connector and Vent Docking Connector and VentsLabels Cables and Cord Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackFor Information About These Topics Select This Guide Restoration and Documentation CDsSetting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys KeyboardContents TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPadStartup and Reference Guide-Part TouchPadIdentifying TouchPad Components Identifying TouchPad componentsSetting TouchPad Preferences Using the TouchPadIdentifying Hotkeys HotkeysHotkeys Hotkey ProceduresHotkey Quick Reference Default FunctionOpen Internet Explorer Fn+F3 Hotkey CommandsSwitch Image Fn+F4 Open Help and Support Window Fn+F1Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9 Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6Decrease Brightness Fn+F7 Increase Brightness Fn+F8Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12 KeypadStop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10 Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11Turning the Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys3-10 KeyboardStartup and Reference Guide-Part Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby PowerContents Using Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Understanding Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresTask Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off ProcedureResult Initiating or Resuming from StandbyProcedure TaskResult Initiating or Restoring from HibernationProcedure TaskSetting Power Control Preferences Startup and Reference Guide-Part Using Battery PowerIdentifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Identifying the battery and power/standby lightsCharging a Battery Pack Switching Between Battery and External PowerObtaining Accurate Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackDisplaying Charge Information Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsResolving Low-Battery Conditions Charging the Battery Pack Calibrating a Battery PackWhen to Calibrate How to CalibrateThe monitor will not turn off automatically Recharging the Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 4-20 PowerStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents Drives and Drive MediaWrite Understanding Drive and Drive Media TermsOptical Drive ReadCaring for Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightIdentifying the IDE drive light Inserting a Disc Inserting or Removing a DiscRemoving a disc from the optical drive when power is available Removing a Disc With PowerRemoving a disc from the optical drive when power is not available Removing a Disc Without PowerPlaying a Disc Displaying Media ContentsObserving the Copyright Warning Protecting PlaybackReplacing the Internal Hard Drive Setting the Boot Order6. Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screws 5. Turn the notebook underside upRemoving the hard drive retaining screws Startup and Reference Guide-Part Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bayInserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Startup and Reference Guide-Part Replacing the hard drive retaining screwConnecting an Audio Device Connecting an S-Video Device MultimediaContents Adjusting Volume Using the Internal SpeakersAdjusting Volume Connecting an Audio Device Using the Internal SpeakersIdentifying the internal speakers The notebook has 2 audio jacks Connecting the Audio Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Video Changing the Color Television Format Turning a Video Device On and OffPlaying a DVD or Video CD Using Multimedia SoftwareUsing Windows Media Player Using WinDVDManaging DVD Region Settings Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsTo select Disk-at-once settings Internationally Accessing Communication Software CommunicationsContents Modem Connecting the Modem Using the Modem While TravelingModem Selecting Connectors Connecting the ModemConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Displaying the Current Country Configuration Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyAdding a Country Configuration Check the Line Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Dialing Mode Check the Dial Tone Check the Telephone NumberFinding AT Command Information Accessing Communication SoftwareNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Infrared Accessing the Network at StartupTurning a Network Connection Off and On Linking to an infrared device Setting Up an Infrared TransmissionAvoiding Standby While Using Infrared Contents Hardware Options and UpgradesConnecting a USB Device Connecting a Powered DeviceSelecting a PC Card Using a PC CardInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card 2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seatedStopping and Removing a PC Card Using the SD Card Light Using an SD Card or MMCTo insert an SD Card or MMC Inserting an SD Card or MMCInserting an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMCDisplaying Memory Information Increasing Memory2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook Removing or Inserting a Memory Module3. Disconnect the power cord 4. Remove the battery pack the notebookOpening the memory compartment 5. Turn the notebook underside up7. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 9. Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw Connecting an optional cable lock Connecting an Optional Cable Lock8-16 Hardware Options and UpgradesStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents Software Updates, Restorations and UtilitiesAccessing Notebook Product Information Preparing for a Software UpdateUpdating Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an UpdateDownloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring to a System Restore Point Setting a System Restore PointBacking Up and Restoring Data Repairing the Operating System Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Using the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityExiting the Setup Utility Using the Help and Support Window Using the Support UtilitiesObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Dimension SpecificationsNotebook Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Finding More Environmental Information Startup and Reference Guide-Part SpecificationsIndex Page Page Page Page Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping and TravelModem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide Advanced Users Only guidePage Regulatory and Safety Notices Regulatory and Safety NoticesSafety & Comfort Guide See also software Index-11 IndexIndex-12 IndexStartup and Reference Guide Reference Number Document Part Number Startup and Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition June