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b Hardw are and Soft w are Gu ide Com pa q No te boo k S erie s Doc ument P art Number: 3 83110-001 May 200 5 This guide explains ho w to identify , access, and use the hardware and software features a vailable on your notebook. ...
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Hard war e and Softwar e Guide iii Cont ent s 1 Hardware Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
iv Ha rdwa re an d So f t wa re G u id e Cont ent s 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . ...
Conte nts Hard war e and Software Gui de v Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3–15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16 Calibrating a Batt ...
vi H ardwa re an d So f t wa re G u id e Cont ent s 5 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Wireless Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . 5–3 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Hom ...
Conte nts Hard war e and Softwar e Guide vii 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Connecting a Powered Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2 Connecting a 1394 Device (Select Models Onl ...
vii i Ha rdwa re an d So f t wa re G u id e Cont ent s Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Opening the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Changing the Language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . 8–10 Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . 8–10 Displa ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–1 1 Ha rd w ar e To p C o m p o n e n t s Keys Component Description 1 Function ke ys (12) P erform s ystem and application tasks. When combined with fn, the function ke ys perform additional tasks as hotke ys. 2 Windows logo k ey Display s the Microsoft® Windows® Star t menu. (Continued) ...
1–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Har dw are 3 fn ke y Combines with other ke ys to perform system tasks. F or example, pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness. 4 K eypad k eys (15) Can be used like the k eys on an e xter nal numeric ke ypad. 5 Windows applications k ey Display s a shor tcut menu for items beneath the pointer . Component Desc ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–3 To u c h P a d Component Description 1 T ouchP ad* Mov es the pointer . 2 Left T ouchP ad button* Functions like the left b utton on an e xter nal mouse. 3 Right T ouchP ad button* Functions like the right button on an e xter nal mouse. 4 T ouchP ad vertical and horizontal scrolling regions* Scrolls u ...
1–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Har dw are Pow e r C o n t r o l s Component Description 1 Displa y switch* If the notebook is closed while on, initiates standby . 2 P ower/standby b utton* When the notebook is ■ Off , press to tur n on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate hiber nation. ■ In standby , briefly press to resume fro ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–5 Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 2 Wireless light (select models only)* On: One or more optional internal wireless de vices, such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth® de vice (select models only), are tur ned on. 3 P ower/standby light † On: Notebook is tur ned on. Blink ...
1–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Har dw are Component Description 4 Mute light On: V olume is muted. 5 Num lock light On: Num lock or the embedded numeric ke ypad is on. *F or information about establishing a wireless connection, ref er to Chapter 5, “Wireless (Select Models Only). ” † The notebook has 2 powe r/standby lights. The po wer/ ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–7 Wireless (Selec t Mod els Only) an d Vo l u m e Button s Component Description 1 Wireless button (select models only) T ur ns the wireless functionality on or off but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. F or inf or m ...
1–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Har dw are Antenn ae (Sel ec t Models O nly) Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receiv e wireless device signals . Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this de vice is below the FCC radio frequency e xposure limits. Ne vert heless, the de vice should be used in such a ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–9 Fr ont C ompon ents Lights Component Description 1 P ower/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in standby . Off: Notebook is off . 2 IDE (Integrated Driv e Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light ...
1– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Har dw are Speak ers , Ja c ks and Dis pl ay R elea se Bu t ton Component Description 1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 Displa y release button Opens the notebook. 3 A udio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. 4 A udio-out (headphone) jack Con ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–11 Rear C om po ne n ts Component Description Exhaust vent* Provides airflo w to cool inter nal components. Ä T o prev ent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surf ace, such as a printer , or a soft surf ace, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to b lock airflow . *The notebo ...
1– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Har dw are Le ft -Side Compo nent s P or ts and Ja c ks Component Description 1 P ower connector Connects the A C adapter cable. 2 Monitor por t Connects an optional V GA monitor or projector . 3 Expansion P or t 2 (select models only)* † Connects the notebook to an optional docking de vice. 4 RJ-45 ( ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–13 PC Card Slot and Bu t ton Component Description 1 PC Card slot Suppor ts an optional T ype I or T ype II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. ...
1– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Har dw are Right - Sid e Com ponen ts Component Description 1 USB por ts (1 or 2 depending on the notebook model)* Connect optional USB de vices. 2 Memor y Reader (select models only) Suppor ts an optional digital memory card. † 3 1394 por t (select models only) Connects an optional 1394a de vice such ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–15 Component Description 6 S-Video-out jack (select models only) Connects an optional S-Video de vice such as a tele vision, VCR, camcorder , projector , or video capture card. 7 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterre ...
1– 1 6 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Har dw are Bot tom C ompon ents Mini PCI and Memor y C ompar tmen ts Component Description 1 Mini PCI compar tment Holds an optional wireless LAN de vice. Ä T o prev ent an unresponsive system and the displa y of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI de vice authorized f or use in your notebook b ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–17 Ba y s, Battery Lat ch an d V ent s Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds a batter y pack. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a batter y pack from the batter y ba y .* 3 Exhaust vents (4) † Pro vide airflow to cool internal components. Ä T o prev ent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do n ...
1– 1 8 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Har dw are Addition al Com ponen ts Har dw are The components included with your notebook v ary by region, country , notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. The follo wing sections identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Component Description 1 Batt ...
Hard war e Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 1–19 Opt ica l D iscs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or D VDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The software applications packaged in the Required for Setup bag are not preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on ho w you want to use your notebook, you may want to install some or all of t ...
1– 2 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Har dw are Labels The labels af fix ed to the notebook provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or trav el internationally with the notebook. ■ Service T ag—Pro vides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. Y ou may need the pro ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–1 2 T ouchP a d and K e yboard To u c h Pa d Iden tifying T ouc hP ad Com ponents The T ouchP ad includes the follo wing components: 1 To u c h P a d 3 Right T ouchP ad button 2 Left T ouchP ad button 4 T ouchP ad vertical and horizontal scrolling regions ...
2–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide T ouchP ad and K ey board Using t he T ouc hP ad The T ouchP ad provides the na vigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse: ■ T o mo ve the pointer , slide your finger across the T ouchPad surface in the direction you want to mo ve the pointer . ■ T o e xecute the click functions ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–3 Set ting T ouc hP ad Preferences In the W indows Mouse Properties windo w you can ■ Adjust basic pointing de vice settings such as click speed, pointer speed and shape, and mouse trails. ■ Configure the right and left T ouchPad b uttons for right-handed or left-handed use. These b ...
2–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide T ouchP ad and K ey board Among the preferences av ailable in the T ouchP ad Properties windo w are ■ T ouchP ad T apping, which enables you to tap the T ouchPad once to select an item or twice to double-click an item. T o access T ouchPad T apping settings, select Ta p p i n g . ■ Edge Motion, which sets th ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–5 Hot k e y s Iden tifying H otk e y s Hotke ys are preset combinations of the esc key 1 , the fn key 2 , and one of the function ke ys 3 . The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent hotk ey functions. Hotke y functions and procedures are described in the following sections. ...
2–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide T ouchP ad and K ey board Hot k e y Quick Ref ere nce The follo wing table identifies the default hotk ey functions. The function of the fn+f5 hotke y can be changed. For instructions, refer to the “Setting Other Po wer Preferences” section in Chapter 3, “Po wer . ” Default Function Hotkey Opens Help and ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–7 Using Hotk ey Pr ocedures Using Hotk e y s O n th e Internal K ey board T o use a hotk ey command on the notebook k eyboard, use either of the follo wing procedures: ■ Briefly press fn , and then briefly press the second ke y of the hotke y command. ■ Press and hold do wn fn , bri ...
2–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide T ouchP ad and K ey board Using Hotk e y C omm ands Open H elp and Sup port C enter (fn+f1 ) The fn+f1 hotke y opens the Help and Support Center . In addition to providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about your notebook, such as model and serial n ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–9 Open Print Window (fn+f2) In W indows, the fn+f2 hotke y opens the print options window of the acti ve W indows application. Open Intern et Expl orer (fn+f3) The fn+f3 hotke y opens Internet Explorer . ■ Until you hav e set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotke y ope ...
2– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e T ouchP ad and K ey board S witch Im age (fn+f4 ) The fn+f4 hotke y switches the image among display devices connected to the system. For e xample, if an optional monitor is connected to the notebook through the monitor port, each time you press the fn+f4 hotkey the image will switch among the notebook ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–11 Initiate Stan db y (fn+f5) The fn+f5 hotkey is set b y default to initiate standby . When standby is initiated, your w ork is sav ed in random access memory (RAM), the screen clears, and po wer is conserved. While the notebook is in standby , the po wer/standby lights blink. ■ T o ...
2– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e T ouchP ad and K ey board Initiate Q uic kLoc k (fn+f6) The fn+f6 hotkey initiates the QuickLock security feature. QuickLock protects your work b y displaying the operating system Log On windo w . While the Log On window is displayed, the notebook cannot be accessed un til a W indo ws user password or a ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–13 Media Ac tivity H otk e ys (fn+f9 through fn+f1 2) The follo wing 4 media activity hotk eys can control the play of an audio CD or a D VD. T o control the play of a video CD, use the media acti vity controls in your video CD player . P l ay , P ause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD (fn ...
2– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e T ouchP ad and K ey board Disp lay S y stem Informa tion (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays information about system hardw are components and software v ersion numbers. » T o clear the display , press esc. In the fn+esc display , the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–15 Using t he Embedded Num eric K ey pad The embedded numeric ke ypad consis ts of 15 keys that can be used like the ke ys on an external numeric ke ypad. When the embedded numeric ke ypad is turned on, each keypad ke y performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper -right co ...
2– 1 6 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e T ouchP ad and K ey board T urning t h e Embedded N umeri c K e ypad On and Off When the embedded numeric ke ypad is off, press fn+num lk 1 to turn the ke ypad on. The num lock light 2 is turned on. When the embedded numeric ke ypad is on, press fn+num lk to turn the ke ypad off. The num lock light is t ...
T ouchP ad and K ey b oar d Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 2–17 S witchin g t he Functions of Ke ypad K e ys Y ou can temporarily switch the functions of an embedded numeric ke ypad key between its standard function and its k eypad function. ■ T o use a key on the ke ypad as a ke ypad key while the k eypad is turned of f, press and hold fn whil ...
2– 1 8 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e T ouchP ad and K ey board Using an External N umeric K e ypad ✎ The embedded numeric ke ypad cannot be used while an optional external numeric k eypad is connected to the notebook. Most ke ys on most external numeric ke ypads function differently depending on whether num lock mode is on or of f. For e ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–1 3 Pow e r Pow e r S o u r c e s Selec ting a P o w er Source Use the follo wing table to select a recommended power source for the way you plan to use the notebook. ...
3–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r T ask Recommended P ower Sour ce W ork in most software applications ■ Charged batter y pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the fo llowing devices: ❐ A C adapter ❐ Optional docking de vice ❐ Optional combination power adapter Charge or calibrate a batter y pack in the ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–3 S witchin g Bet ween Bat ter y and External Po w e r The notebook runs on external po wer whenever e xternal po wer is av ailable to the notebook. This conserves the charge in an inserted battery pack. External po wer can be supplied through the A C adapter or through an optiona l docking device or an o ...
3–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r P o wer Control and Li ght Loca tions The follo wing illustration is provided as a quick reference to the locations of the po wer controls and lights on the notebook. The function of each of these items is summarized in Chapter 1, “Hardware. ” Instructions for using these items are provided in this ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–5 Standb y , Hiberna tion and Shu tdo wn Ov er vie w s Standb y Standby reduces po wer to system components that are not in use. When standby is initiated, your w ork is sav ed in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and the po wer/standby lights blink. Saving your w ork before initiating st ...
3–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Hib er nati on Ä CAUTION: If the conf igurati on of the notebook s ystem is c hanged during hibernati on, it ma y not be possible to r esume from hibe rnation . When the notebook is in hibernati on: ■ Do not add or re mov e a memory module. ■ Do not re mov e or replace the har d dri ve. ■ Do not ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–7 Leav ing Y our W ork If you plan to r esume shortly —Initiate standby for shorter times and hibernation for longer times or for po wer conservation. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge v aries by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery ...
3–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Po w e r Standb y , Hiberna tion and Shu tdo wn Procedures This section explains the def ault standby , hibernation, and shutdo wn procedures. For information about changing the function of some of the po wer features on your notebook, refer to the “Power Preferences” section later in this chapter . The cont ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–9 Initia ting or Resuming from Standby Ta s k Procedure Result Initiate standby . With the notebook on, use any of the f ollowing procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotke y . ■ Close the notebook. ✎ When the notebook is closed, the display presses the display switch, which then initiates standby. ■ In ...
3– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Initia ting or Restorin g from Hiberna tion Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. Hibernation is enabled by def ault. T o verify that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control P anel > Perf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > Hibernate tab . If the E ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–11 Using Emerg ency Shu tdo wn Procedur es If the notebook does not respond to the standard W indows shutdo wn procedure for your operating system, try the following emergenc y shutdo wn procedures in the sequence provided: ■ Press ctrl+alt+del . Then ❏ In W indows XP Home, select Shut Down > T ur ...
3– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r P o wer Pr eferences Using P o wer Schemes A po wer scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses while running on external po wer or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to initiate standb y or hibernation after a period of inacti vity you specify . » T o select a preset po w ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–13 Set ting O th er P ow er Preferences Y ou can change the function of the po wer/standby b utton, the fn+f5 hotke y , and the display switch. By default, when the notebook is on: ■ Briefly pressing the po wer/standby b utton initiates hibernation. ■ Pressing the fn+f5 hotke y , called the sleep butt ...
3– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Batte r y P ack C hargin g a Ba t ter y P a c k T o prolong battery life and optimize the accurac y of battery charge displays: ■ If you are charging a ne w battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external po wer through the AC adapter . ❏ When you charg ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–15 A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is of f or in use, but the battery pack char ges faster while the notebook is of f. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is ne w , has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. The batter ...
3– 1 6 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Disp laying C harg e Reports T o display battery char ge information on the screen, use the operating system Po wer Meter feature. T o access the Po wer Meter display: ■ Select Start > Control P anel > Perf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > Po wer Meter tab . –or– ■ ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–17 Iden tifying Low-Bat ter y Con ditions When a battery pack that is the only po wer source for the notebook reaches a low-battery condition, a text w arning message is displayed, and the battery light blinks. If a lo w-battery condition is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in the battery p ...
3– 1 8 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Resolving Lo w-B at ter y C onditions Ä CAUTION: T o pre vent pr oblems when r estor ing fr om hibernation: If the notebook has r eached a cr itical low- battery condition and has begun to initiate hiber nation , do not rest ore po wer until hiber nation is comple te. When hibernati on is comp ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–19 Calib rating a B a t tery P ac k When to C alibra te Even if a battery pack is hea vily used, calibration should be necessary only once a month. Y ou do not ha ve to calibrate a ne w battery pack before first use. Calibration does not usually incr ease battery run time, but it can increase the accuracy ...
3– 2 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Ho w to Calibrate T o calibrate a battery pack, you must fully char ge, fully discharge, and then fully rechar ge the battery pack. Ch arging t he Ba t ter y P a ck Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on. T o charge the battery pack: Å W ARNIN G: Do not char ge the notebook battery p ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–21 If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge process described belo w and hav e set energy-sa ving timeouts, expect the follo wing performance from your system during the discharge: ■ Any unsa ved w ork from your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and ...
3– 22 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Recharging t he B at ter y P ac k 1. Connect the notebook to external po wer and maintain the connection until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light is turned of f. Y ou can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, b ut the battery pack will charge faster if the ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–2 3 Conser ving Ba t ter y P ac k P o wer T o e xtend the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge, use the follo wing battery conservation settings and procedures. Conse rving P o w er as Y ou W or k T o conserv e power as you work: ■ Pre vent de vices you are not using from d ...
3– 24 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Po w e r Selecting P o w er Con servation Settings T o set the notebook to use less po wer: ■ Select a short wait for the screen sa ver and select a screen sav er with minimal graphics and motion. T o select a screen sav er and a screen sav er wait time: Select Start > Control P anel > Appearance ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–25 Remo ving a B at ter y P ac k Although battery packs v ary by model, the remov al procedure is the same for all models. T o remo ve a battery pack: 1. T urn the notebook upside down. 2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack. 3. T ilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the bat ...
3– 26 Ha rdwa re a n d Sof t ware G ui de Po w e r Inser ting a B at ter y P ac k Although battery packs v ary by model, the insertion procedure is the same for all models. T o insert a battery pack: 1. T urn the notebook upside down. 2. Lo wer the battery pack 1 into the battery bay and rotate it 2 until it is seated. ...
Po w e r Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 3–2 7 Storing a B at ter y P ac k Ä CAUTION: T o pre ven t damage to a batter y pack , do not expo se it to high temper atur es for e xtended peri ods of time. If the notebook will be unused and disconnected from external po wer for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack in a location that is ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–1 4 Multim edia Internal Speak ers The internal speakers, identif ied in the follo wing illustration, play sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, dri ve media, the Internet, and other sources. If an external de vice, such as headphones, is connected to the audio-out jack, the internal spea ...
4–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Multimedia V olum e Controls Y ou can adjust v olume with the volume b uttons on the notebook or the volume control softw are av ailable in your operating system and in some multimedia applications. The volume mute b utton on the notebook ov errides all software v olume settings. ■ T o access the operating sys ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–3 External Audio D e vices Using t he Audio - Ou t (Hea dphon e) Jac k Å W ARNIN G: T o reduce the r isk of personal inj ury , adjust the v olume befo re putting on headphones. Ä CAUTION: T o pre ven t possible damage to an e xternal de vi ce, do not plug a monaur al (single sound channel) plug into t ...
4–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Multimedia Using t he Audio -In (Mi c rophone) Ja ck The audio-in jack, identified in the follo wing illustration, connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. The audio-in jack is sometimes called a micr ophone jack. It is recommended that you use an electret condenser microphone with a 3.5- ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–5 Plug the stereo end of the audio cable into the audio-out (headphone) jack on the notebook. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio-in jack on the external de vice. For more information about the notebook audio-out jack, refer to the “Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack” section earlier in ...
4–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Multimedia Disp laying a Video Ima ge T o display an image on the notebook display or a video de vice display , both the notebook and the video de vice must be turned on. » T o switch the image between the notebook display and the video de vice display , repeatedly press the fn+f4 hotkey . Pressing the fn+f4 ho ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–7 ■ T o remo ve a disc while the notebook is turned of f: a. Insert the end of a small object like a paper clip into the release access 5 in the front bezel of the dri ve. b . Press the paper clip gently into the release access until the media tray is released. c. Pull the tray outward, remo ve the di ...
4–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Multimedia Using Medi a Ac tivity Hotk e ys Media acti vity hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn ke y 1 and 4 of the function ke ys. Y ou can use these hotke ys to control the play of an audio CD or a D VD that is inserted in the optical dri ve. T o control the play of an inserted video CD, use the media ac ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–9 Set ting AutoPlay Pref erences AutoPlay is the operating system feature that determines ho w the notebook responds when you access files on a remo vable storage de vice such as a D VD-R OM dri ve, a D VD/CD-R W Combo Dri ve, or a D VD+R W/R and CD-R W Combo Drive. AutoPlay default settings v ary by no ...
4– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Multimedia Protectin g P l ay bac k T o pre vent the loss of playback or playback quality: ■ For optimal playback quality , sa ve your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a D VD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from an optional docking de vice befor e or after playing a disc, n ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–11 Multim edia Sof t war e The multimedia software included with your notebook is determined by your re gion and notebook model. The follo wing list describes the capabilities of some of the multimedia software that may be included with your notebook. ■ W indows Media Player—Plays audio CDs and D VD ...
4– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Multimedia ■ InterV ideo W inDVD Creator Plus—Pro vides the ability to create, edit, and burn mo vies to a D VD or video CD. This software is located on the InterV ideo W inDVD Cr eator CD, included with select notebooks. ■ Sonic RecordNo w!—Enables you to create copies of data and audio CDs and ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–13 Installin g Soft ware T o install softw are included with the notebook from a CD: 1. Insert an appropriate optical dri ve into the notebook MultiBay II as instructed in the “Inserting or Remo ving a Disc” in this chapter . 2. Connect the notebook to a reliable electrical outlet. 3. Close any open ...
4– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Multimedia Enabli ng Aut oP l a y AutoPlay is an option in W indows that turns the Autorun feature on or of f. Autorun starts a program or plays a title on a disc as soon as it is inserted into the dri ve and the dri ve door is closed. By default, AutoPlay is enabled on the notebook. T o disable AutoPla ...
Multimedia Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 4–15 Using t he O peratin g S ystem T o change settings through the operating system: 1. Open De vice Manager by selecting Start > My Computer . Right-click in the windo w and select Properties > Hardwar e tab > Device Manager . 2. Select D VD/CD-ROM driv es, right-click the D VD dri ve for which ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–1 5 Wirel es s (Selec t Models O nly) Wirel es s Fea tu res If your notebook is equipped with an 802.11 wireless de vice and/or a Bluetooth wireless de vice, you hav e a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) in corporate of fices, your home, and publ ...
5–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Wirel es s C on tro l s Y our notebook has a wireless b utton that can enable and disable 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless de vices and wireless lights to indicate the state of the wireless de vices. By default, the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless de vices and wireless lights are turne ...
Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–3 802. 1 1 Wirel ess De vi ces (Selec t Models Onl y) W ith an 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (commonly referred to as wireless network, wireless LAN, or WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked b y a wireless router or ...
5–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Set ting Up a WL AN in Y our Hom e Microsoft W indows XP supports WLAN conf iguration with the Zero Client Configuration feature. T o set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the follo wing equipment: ■ A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) 1 and high-s ...
Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–5 Conn ectin g to a WL AN in Y our Home T o connect to a WLAN connection in your home: ■ V erify that all dri vers required b y your 802.11 wireless de vice are installed and that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802 .11 wireless devi ...
5–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Connec tin g to a Public WLAN Contact your ISP or search the W eb for a list of public WLANs near you. W eb sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Hotspot Locator , Hotspotlist, and Geektools. When you are within range of a public WLAN, a W ireless Network Connection interacti ...
Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–7 Ident ify ing an 8 0 2. 1 1 Wi re less De vic e Y ou may need to kno w the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless de vice installed in your notebook. T o identify an integrated 802.11 wireless de vice: 1. Display the names of the network de vices on your notebook: a. Select Start ...
5–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Bluetooth Wireless D e vices (Selec t Models O nly) A Bluetooth wireless de vice provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic de vices such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook ...
Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–9 ■ Dial-up networking—Connects Bluetooth de vices to the Internet. ■ Bluetooth serial port—T ransfers data ov er the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish ...
5– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Wirel es s D e vi ce P o wer Sta t es The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless de vices, in conjunction with the W ireless Assistant software utility . By def ault, an y 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless de vice and the wireless light 2 are turn ...
Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–11 The 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless de vices hav e 2 power states: ■ Enabled ■ Disabled Y ou can enable and disable the wireless de vices with the wireless button. Y ou can also enable and disable the wireless devices in the Setup utility . ✎ Y ou cannot use the wireless b ut ...
5– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Tu r n i n g O n t h e D e v i c e s ✎ If you want your wireless de vices to be turned on when you turn on your notebook, you must turn them on before you shut do wn or restart the notebook. If And Then ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN (802.11) and Bluetooth ...
Wir eless (Select Models Onl y) Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 5–13 T urning Of f and Dis ablin g t he De vices If And Then ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned on ■ Wireless light is on Y ou w ant to disable both de vices Press the wireless button. Y ou w ant to tur n off one or both de vices 1. Right-click the ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–1 6 Sec urit y Securit y Feature s ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not pre vent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer , personal information, a nd data from a v ariety of risks. Depending on h ...
6–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security T o Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use of the computer ■ QuickLoc k ■ P ower-on pass word in the Setup utility* Unauthorized access to the Setup utility ( f10 ) Administrator pass word in the Setup utility* Unauthorized star tup from an optical or diskette driv e De vice secu ...
Secur ity Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–3 Qui c kLoc k QuickLock protects your computer by displaying the W indows operating system Log On windo w . While the Log On windo w is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a W indows user password or W indows administrator passw ord is entered. Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you ...
6–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security ■ A Setup utility administrator password and a W indows administrator password ha ve dif ferent functions. A W indows administrator password cannot be used to access the Setup utility , and a Setup utility administrator password cannot provide administrator -le vel access to your computer contents. ? ...
Secur ity Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–5 Coo rdi nating P ass wo rd s A Setup administrator password and a W indows administrator password ha ve dif ferent functions. A W indows administrator password cannot be used to access Setup, and a Setup administrator password cannot pro vide administrator-le vel access to your computer contents. Setup ...
6–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Setup U tilit y Administra tor P a ssw ord The Setup utility administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identif ication information in the Setup utility . After this password is set, it must be entered to access the Setup utility . The administrator password ■ Is not interch ...
Secur ity Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–7 Set ti ng an Admin istra tor Passw ord An administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in the Setup utility . T o manage this passw ord: 1. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the computer , and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lo wer-left corner of the ...
6–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Security Setup U tilit y P o w er- On P as sw ord The Setup utility po wer-on passw ord prev ents unauthorized use of the computer . After this password is set, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. A po wer-on password ■ Is not displayed as it is set, ...
Secur ity Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–9 Set ting a P o wer-O n P a ssw ord A po wer-on password is set, changed, or deleted in the Setup utility . T o manage the passw ord: 1. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the computer , and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lo wer-left corner of the screen. 2 ...
6– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Security Setup U tilit y De vice Sec urit y From the De vice Security menu in the Setup utility , you can disable or enable an optical dri ve or a diskette dri ve. T o disable or reenable system de vices in the Setup utility: 1. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the computer , and then ...
Secur ity Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–11 Antivirus Soft ware When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose the computer to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally . Anti virus software can detect most viruses, destroy ...
6– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Security Critical Sec urit y Upd a tes for Win dow s X P Ä CAUTION: T o protec t your comput er from s ecur ity breaches and computer v iruse s, it is r ecommended that you inst all ev ery critical update fr om Micr osoft as soon as y ou r ecei ve an alert . Y ou should also run W indow s Update on a m ...
Secur ity Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 6–13 Fi r ewa l l S o f t wa r e When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your computer , and your data. T o protect your pri vac y , it is recommended that you use f irew all software. Fire walls monitor all ...
6– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Security Opt ional Secur ity Cable ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not pre vent a product from being mishandled or stolen. T o install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the ke y 1 into the cable lock 2 . 3. Inse ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–1 7 H ardw are Upgra d es and Repl ac emen ts De vice C onnec tions Connec tin g a P ow ered De vice T o connect the notebook to an optional e xternal de vice that has a po wer cord: 1. Be sure the de vice is turned off. 2. Connect the de vice to the jack or jack on the notebook specified b y the de vice manufactu ...
7–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements Conne cting a USB De v ice USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) is a hardware interf ace that can be used to connect an external de vice such as a USB keyboard, mouse, dri ve, printer , scanner , or hub to the notebook or an optional docking de vice. A hub is a connecting de vice tha ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–3 Conn ecting a 1 3 9 4 De v ice (Selec t Mod els Onl y) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage de vice to the notebook. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Y ou may h ...
7–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements Conn ecting a Commu nicat ion De vice Basic instructions for connecting the modem and setting up Internet service with an Internet service provider (ISP) are provided in the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. For information about using the Netw ork S ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–5 Y ou can set the notebook to open the f iles on a digital memory card in ways you specify . F or example, you could set a digital memory card to open with a s lide sho w of the photographs it contains. For instructions, refer to the “Setting AutoPlay Preferences” section ...
7–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements Insertin g a Digital Me mor y Card Ä CAUTION: T o pre vent damage to digi tal memory card connec tors: ■ Use minimal f orce w hen inser ting a digital memory car d into the Memory Readerlot. ■ Do not mov e or transport the notebook while a digital memory car d is insert ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–7 Re mo ving a Digi tal Me mory Card T o remo ve a digital memory card: 1. Close all applications and complete all acti vities that are using the card. (T o stop a data transfer , select the cancel button in the W indo ws Copying windo w .) 2. Select the My Computer icon on th ...
7–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements PC C a rd s Ä CAUTION: T o pres erve support for all P C Car ds, do not install all of the softwa re or an y of the enablers pr ov ided by a single P C Car d manufac turer . If y ou are instru cted by the doc umentation included w ith a PC C ard to install de vice dr iv ers ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–9 Inser ting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: T o pre vent damage t o the PC Car d connectors: ■ Use minimal f orce w hen inser ting a PC C ard into a P C Car d slot. ■ Do not mo ve or tr ansport the notebook while a P C Card is inserted . 1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the c ...
7– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements Sto pping o r Re mo ving a PC Card Ä CAUTION: T o prevent loss of work or an unrespons iv e system , sto p a PC Ca rd b ef ore re m ovi n g it. ✎ Stopping a PC Card, e ven if it is not in use, conserves po wer . T o stop or remo ve a PC Card: 1. Close all applica ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–11 Driv es Adding a Driv e to t he Sy stem The internal hard dri ve and optical dri ve are standard features of the notebook. The type of optical dri ve v aries by notebook model. An optional dri ve can be added to the system by connecting it, as instructed in the dri ve docum ...
7– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements Carin g for Dri ves Ä CAUTION: T o pre ven t damage to the notebook or a dri ve and lo ss of wo rk : ■ Do not re mov e the internal har d dri ve e xcept for r e pair or r eplacement . F or instruc tions, r efer to the “Replacing the Internal Hard Drive” secti ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–13 Repl ac in g t h e Intern al H ard Driv e The hard dri ve in the hard dri ve bay is the internal hard dri ve. Remov e the internal hard driv e only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: T o prev ent an unresponsive s ystem and loss of work , do not begin this pr ocedure un ...
7– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements 3. T o remo ve the hard driv e cov er and expose the hard dri ve tab, lift the cov er 1 upward and aw ay from the notebook 2 . 4. T o remo ve the hard driv e, pull upward on the hard dri ve tab 1 to release the hard dri ve, and then lift the hard dri ve 2 out of the ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–15 5. T o insert the replacement hard dri ve, tilt the connector edge of the hard dri ve 1 do wnward, and then lo wer the hard dri ve into the hard dri ve bay until it is seated 2 . ...
7– 1 6 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements 6. Replace the hard dri ve co ver . a. Place the cov er ov er the hard driv e bay . b . Slide the cov er 1 slightly tow ard the right side of the notebook until the cov er is seated 2 . 7. T ighten the 2 hard dri ve security scre ws. ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–17 Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. Depending on your notebook model, either one or both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module. Inc reasing M emor y Y ou can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook by adding memory modules to v a ...
7– 1 8 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements Remo ving or Ins ertin g a Memor y Modul e Å W ARNIN G: T o pre vent e xposure to elec tri cal shock, access only the memory compartment during this pr ocedure . The memory compartment, the battery bay , and the har d dri ve ba y are the onl y user -accessible inte ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–19 6. T urn the notebook upside down. 7. Loosen the 2 memory compartment scre ws 1 , and then lift up and remov e the memory compartment cov er 2 . ...
7– 2 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements 8. Remov e a memory module. T o remo ve a memory module: a. Pull aw ay the retention clips on each side of the module 1 . (The module tilts upward.) b . Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot 2 . c. T o protect a memory modul ...
Hard war e Upgr ades and Replacements Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 7–21 T o insert a memory module: a. Align the ke yed (notched) edge of the module with the ke yed area in the memory slot 1 . If you are inserting a single memory module into a v acant memory compartment, insert the module into the lo wer slot. (The follo wing illustration shows ...
7– 22 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Hard war e Upgrades and R eplacements 9. T o close the memory compartment, align the tabs on the memory compartment cov er with the cov er slots on the notebook, and then slide the cov er ov er the memory compartment until it is seated 1 . 10. T ighten the 2 memory compartment scre ws 2 . 11. Replace the ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–1 8 Soft w are Upda tes and Reco v eries an d Sys t e m Sof t w are Soft w are Upd a tes For optimal notebook performance and to mak e sure your notebook remains compatible with ne wer technologies, install the latest versions of the softw are provided with your notebook as they become a v ailable. As with any oth ...
8–2 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware Preparing for a Soft w are Upd ate If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing an y software updates, particularly a R OM update. Accessing N otebook Product Informa tion T o access the updates for your ...
Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem So ftware Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–3 Accessing N otebook ROM Inf orma tion T o determine whether an a vailable R OM update is a later R OM version than the R O M version currently installed on the notebook, you need to kno w the version of the currently installed R OM. » T o display R OM inf ...
8–4 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware Do wnloa ding an d Installin g an Upd ate Most software at the http://www .compaq.com/consumersupport W eb site is packaged in compressed f iles called SoftP aqs. Some R OM updates may be packaged in compressed files called R OMP aqs. Most do wnload packag ...
Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem So ftware Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–5 Do wnloading a ROM Upda te: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer . Record the product name and BIOS version displayed in System Information. 2. Access the http://www .compaq.com/consumersupport W eb site, and then select the sugges ...
8–6 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware Installing a ROM Upda te R OM installation procedures vary . F ollow an y instructions that are displayed on the screen after the do wnload is complete. If no instructions are displayed: 1. Open W indows Explorer . T o open Windo ws Explorer from the Start ...
Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem So ftware Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–7 3. At the do wnload area: a. Write do wn the date, name, or other identifier of the SoftPaq you plan to do wnload. (Y ou may need this information to locate the update later , after it has been do wnloaded to the hard driv e.) b . Follo w the online instru ...
8–8 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware Soft w are Reco veries Us ing S y stem Re sto re System Restore is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software b y restoring your software to an earlier time, called a r estore point, when your software wa ...
Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem So ftware Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–9 Rest ori n g to a Res to re P oin t T o restore the notebook to a restore point: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to reliable e xternal po wer through the A C adapter . 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore . 3. Select Restore my ...
8– 1 0 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware C hangin g t he Lan gua ge of t he Setu p Utilit y The follo wing procedure explains ho w to change the language of the Setup utility . If the notebook is not in the Setup utility , be gin at step 1. If the notebook is in the Setup utility , begin ...
Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem So ftware Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–11 Disp laying S y stem Information The follo wing procedure explains ho w to display system information in the Setup utility . If the Setup utility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup utility is open, be gin at step 2. 1. T o open the Setup utility , ...
8– 1 2 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware Restoring Defa ult Set ting s in th e Setup Utilit y The follo wing procedure explains ho w to restore the Setup utility default settings. If the notebook is not in the Setup utility , be gin at step 1. If the notebook is in the Setup utility , be ...
Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem So ftware Hard war e and Softwar e Guide 8–13 Using Adv anced Setu p Utilit y Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup utility features recommended for adv anced users only , refer to the Help and Support Center by select ...
8– 1 4 Ha rdwa re a n d So ft ware G ui d e Softwar e Updates and Reco ver ies and S ystem S oftware C losing t he Setu p Utilit y Y ou can close the Setup utility with or without sa ving changes. ■ T o close the Setup utility a nd save your changes from the current session, use either of the follo wing procedures: ❏ Press f10 , and then foll ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide A–1 A Spec ific ations Opera ting Envir onment The operating en vironment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook in extreme en vironments. Fac t or Me t ri c U.S . T emperature Operating 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F ...
A–2 Hard war e and Software Gui de Spe cificat ions Rated Inp ut P o w er The po wer information in this section may be helpful if you plan to trav el internationally with the notebook. The notebook operates on DC po wer , which can be supplied by an A C or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be po wered from a stand-alone DC power sourc ...
Specific atio ns Hard war e and Softwar e Guide A–3 Expansion P ort In pu t/Ou tpu t Sign als The expansion port signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to the expansion port on your notebook. This port is illustrated in the “Left-Side Components” section of Chapter 1, ? ...
Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–1 Inde x 1394 port 1–14 , 7–3 A AC adapter 1–18 AC power vs. battery power 3–1 administrator password 6–4 , 6–6 airport security devices 7–12 altitude specifications A–1 antennae 1–8 antivirus software 6–11 application recovery disc 1–19 applications key, Windows 1–2 applications, reins ...
Index–2 Har dw are and S oftware Gui de Index Bluetooth device, wireless light 1–5 Bluetooth label 1–20 boot order 8–13 buttons display release 1–10 mute 1–7 , 4–2 PC Card eject 1–13 , 7–10 power 1–4 , 3–8 , 3–13 TouchPad 1–3 volume 1–7 , 4–2 wireless 1–5 , 1–7 See also battery pack release latch; display switch; k ...
Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–3 connectors drive 7–12 power 1–12 See also jacks; ports conservation, power 3–22 copyright warning 4–12 cord, power identifying 1–18 See also cables country-specific modem adapter 1–18 critical low-battery condition 3–17 D default settings, restoring in the Setup utility 8–12 device disa ...
Index–4 Har dw are and S oftware Gui de Index DVD region settings 4–14 DVDs hotkeys 4–8 inserting, removing 4–6 playing 4–8 , 4–10 setting AutoPlay preferences 4–9 writing to 4–10 See also recovery discs E eject buttons optical drive 4–6 PC Card 7–10 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7–12 , 7–18 emergency shutdown procedures 3? ...
Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–5 hotkey commands access Help and Support Center 2–8 control media activity (play, pause, stop, etc.) 2–13 , 4–8 , 8–3 decrease display brightness 2–12 display system information 2–14 increase display brightness 2–12 initiate QuickLock 2–12 initiate standby 3–9 , 3–13 open Internet Ex ...
Index–6 Har dw are and S oftware Gui de Index L labels Bluetooth 1–20 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1–20 Modem Approval 1–20 Regulatory 1–20 Service Tag 1–20 wireless certification 1–20 WLAN 1–20 language, changing in Setup utility 8–10 latch, battery pack release, location 1–17 lights battery 1–9 , 3–15 , 3–16 cap ...
Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–7 mouse, external setting preferences 2–3 USB 7–2 MultiMediaCard 7–4 mute button 1–7 , 4–2 mute light 1–6 , 4–2 N network cable 1–12 network documentation 7–4 network jack 1–12 Network Service Boot 8–13 Norton AntiVirus 6–11 notebook model, family, type, and serial number 2–8 , ...
Index–8 Har dw are and S oftware Gui de Index ports 1394 1–14 , 7–3 expansion port 1–12 external monitor 1–12 , 2–10 USB 1–12 , 1–14 , 7–2 See also connectors; jacks power conserving 3–6 , 3–22 control and light locations 3–4 schemes 3–12 setting preferences 3–12 sources 3–1 switching between AC and battery 3–3 See a ...
Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–9 ROM determining current version of 8–3 downloading and installing 8–4 obtaining updates 8–4 ROMPaq 8–4 S scanner 7–3 screen saver 3–23 scroll lock key 2–7 scrolling regions, TouchPad 1–3 , 2–2 Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card) 7–4 security cable lock, connecting 6–14 security c ...
Index–10 Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index speakers external 4–3 internal 1–10 , 4–1 specifications operating environment A–1 rated input power A–2 standby avoiding when using discs, diskettes 3–7 , 4–10 initiated during critical low-battery condition 3–17 initiating 3–9 password 3–12 power/standby light 1–5 , 1–9 resum ...
Index Hard war e and Softwar e Guide Index–11 viruses, antivirus software 6–11 volume buttons 1–7 volume, adjusting 4–2 W Windows applications key 1–2 Windows category vs. Windows classic view 2–3 Windows firewall 6–2 Windows logo key 1–1 Windows passwords 6–4 wireless button 1–7 wireless certification label 1–20 wireless devi ...
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Compaq Presario M2000デバイスの取扱説明書はどのようなものですか？
取扱説明書は、ユーザーマニュアル又は単に「マニュアル」とも呼ばれ、ユーザーがCompaq Presario M2000を使用するのを助ける技術的文書のことです。説明書は通常、全てのCompaq Presario M2000ユーザーが容易に理解できる文章にて書かれており、その作成者はその分野の専門家です。
Compaqの取扱説明書には、基本的な要素が記載されているはずです。その一部は、カバー/タイトルページ、著作権ページ等、比較的重要度の低いものです。ですが、その他の部分には、ユーザーにとって重要な情報が記載されているはずです。
1. Compaq Presario M2000の説明書の概要と使用方法。説明書にはまず、その閲覧方法に関する手引きが書かれているはずです。そこにははCompaq Presario M2000の目次に関する情報やよくある質問、最も一般的な問題に関する情報を見つけられるはずです。つまり、それらはユーザーが取扱説明書に最も期待する情報なのです。
2. 目次。Compaq Presario M2000に関してこのドキュメントで見つけることができる全てのヒントの目次
3. Compaq Presario M2000デバイスの基本機能を使うにあたってのヒント。 Compaq Presario M2000のユーザーが使い始めるのを助けてくれるはずです。
4. トラブルシューティング。Compaq Presario M2000に関する最も重要な問題を診断し、解決するために役立つ体系化された手続き
5. FAQ。よくある質問
6. 連絡先。一人では問題を解決できない場合に、その国におけるCompaq Presario M2000のメーカー/サービスへの連絡先に関する情報。
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