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Singapore, and Taiwan. Compaq is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered of their respective companies. REFERENCE GUIDE COMPAQ NOTEBOOK SERIES First Edition March 2000 Part Number 174886-001 Compaq Computer Corporation - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 2
and manually conserve power by setting up the Power Management capabilities of your notebook. • Internal Modem (available on select models ) Supports fax and data communications functions that allow your notebook to be connected to a network environment through normal telephone cables. • System BIOS - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 3
Other basic components of the notebook system are: • 3.5-inch, 1.44MB (Megabytes) diskette drive • ATA3 IDE hard drive, Ultra DMA/33 supported • 24X CD-ROM drive • 32MB or 64MB of system memory, expanding up to 160MB or 192MB SDRAM with a 128-MB memory module upgrade (model dependent) • Internal - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 4
Taking a Look at the Notebook Right-Side View Figure 1-1. Right-Side View 1. Hard Drive Inside is the hard drive of your notebook, often referred as drive C. (See "Hard Drive" in Chapter 2 for more information.) 2. Infrared Port This infrared port complies with IrDA 1.0 and ASK standards. It allows - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 5
notebook. WARNING: 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations information.) 5. Battery Pack Inside is the battery pack, which supplies power to your notebook when external - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 6
View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1-3. Rear View 1. Microphone Connector ( ) Connects to an external microphone for use in place of the notebook's builtin microphone. 2. Audio Output Connector ( ) Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier or an audio recording device. 3. USB - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 7
Display Latch The display latch keeps the notebook firmly closed. 2. Diskette Drive This is the 3.5-inch diskette drive of your notebook, often referred as drive A. (See "Diskette Drive" in Chapter 2 for more information.) Top-Open View To open the notebook, press the display latch toward the right - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1-6. Top-Open View 1. Display This is the display of your notebook. CAUTION: Do not place heavy objects on top of the notebook when it is closed as this can damage the display. Getting Started 1-7 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 9
to-RAM mode.) Battery Charge Indicator • Lights green when the battery is fully charged with the AC adapter connected. • Lights orange when the battery is being charged. • Blinks red when the battery is low. CD-ROM Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is accessing the CD-ROM drive. Hard - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 10
outlet to the AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Charge Indicator ( ) on the notebook glows orange, the AC adapter is charging the battery. 3. To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the Battery Charge Indicator glows green. CAUTION: Whenever you - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 11
status of major notebook devices including the system board, memory, video, keyboard, and disk drive. Some status messages from POST will appear on the screen. If the POST has detected a mismatch between the actual hardware configuration and the configuration information stored in CMOS RAM, you will - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 12
Booting with Windows 98 The notebook comes to you with the hard drive pre-formatted. However, you may have to install the operating system. For details on how to install an operating system, please consult the Microsoft operating system manual that comes with your notebook. Use the following steps - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 13
. 2. First make sure all hard drive in-use indicators are off, then remove any diskette or CD-ROM from the drive. 3. If you are using an operating system such as Microsoft Windows 98 that has the "Shut Down" command, simply select the command and the notebook will turn off automatically. Otherwise - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 14
's components such as the diskette drive, hard drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, and TouchPad. It also introduces power management and gives you tips in care and maintenance. Diskette Drive Your notebook comes with a diskette drive designated as drive A. A diskette drive allows you to load new programs - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 15
out of the drive, remove the diskette and store it properly. Formatting Diskettes A diskette must be formatted before it can store any data. For information on how to format a diskette, please consult your operating system manual. CAUTION: 1. Never turn off or reset the notebook while the diskette - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 16
Hard Drive Your notebook comes with a hard drive designated as drive C. A hard drive, also called a fixed disk, is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic storage platters. Compared with a diskette, a hard drive can retrieve and record data much faster and has a much larger storage - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 17
the manual eject hole — (see Figure 2-3) and push firmly to release the tray. 3. Pull the tray out until the tray is fully extended, then remove the CD-ROM. Keyboard Your notebook keyboard has all the functions of a standard AT-enhanced keyboard plus some keys specific to your notebook. 2-4 Using - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 18
keys are multi-purpose keys which perform functions defined by individual programs. Hot key functions are assigned to [Fn]+[F5] through [Fn]+[F12] by your notebook. (See "Hot Keys" later in this chapter for information.) Using the - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 19
Keys At the lower right corner of the keyboard are four cursor-control keys and!\→^.These keys, also called arrow keys, control cursor movement. On the right side of the keyboard are [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], and [End] keys, which control the screen or cursor movement. Left to the arrow keys are the - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 20
on an external keyboard instead. Windows 95 Keys On the Windows 95 keyboard, you can find one Windows Logo key ( ä ) and one Application Logo key ( ). The two keys are used with other keys to perform software-specific functions. (See your Microsoft operating system manual.) Using the Notebook 2-7 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 21
(for non-TFT panel only). increase display contrast (for non-TFT panel only). F10 toggles between Battery Low Warning beep on and off. F11 toggles the display panel on and off. F12 activates the "Suspend-to-RAM" or "Suspend-to-Disk" mode according to the setting of SCU. 2-8 Using the Notebook - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 22
TouchPad - Your notebook integrates a TouchPad pointing device, compatible with the Microsoft Mouse and PS/2-type mouse, which allows you to take advantage of software , "tapping" on the TouchPad as an alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer be valid. Using the Notebook 2-9 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 23
Management controls notebook subsystems. When a subsystem is inactive for a period of time, called "time-out," it is automatically shut down or slowed down to reduce power consumption. The subsystem will be active again when next accessed. The subsystems under power management are: • Hard Drive - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 24
settings for suspend mode can be set up in the Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) program. The notebook suspends to RAM (memory) or disk (hard drive) depending on the "Suspend Controls" setting in the SCU program. Manual Power Management You can manually initiate Suspend mode at any time in one of - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 25
tape to remove the dust and grease on its surface. • Occasionally clean the notebook with a battery pack by following the instructions described in "Important Notes on Using Battery Pack" in Chapter 3. Traveling • Before traveling with your notebook, it is recommended that you backup your hard disk - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 26
Operations This chapter provides information on using the battery to get optimal performance when operating your notebook on battery power. AC Adapter CAUTION: 1. The AC adapter is designed for use with your notebook only. Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter. 2. The - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 27
WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the notebook manufacturer's optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer's instructions. If you often use the battery power for a long period of time while traveling - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 28
pack, then slide the locking latch (Figure 3-1 ) on the side of the notebook to unlock and lift (Figure 3-1 ê) the battery pack out of the compartment. Figure 3-1. Removing the Battery Pack 4. Install new battery pack into the compartment. Make sure the release latch is in the locked position - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 29
charged battery. • After the notebook has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery. • Do not leave the battery completely discharged for too long as this may affect the battery's performance. Problem Solving - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 30
outlet first, then from the notebook. • To prevent data loss that may be caused by low battery, develop the habit of frequently saving your data to the hard drive or a diskette. • Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Maintaining • When you install a new battery, fully charge and discharge - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 31
: if you are using the audio subsystem, PC Card, hard or diskette drives, the battery may quickly deplete its charge. Always respond to the Low Battery warning by suspending your notebook to disk, turning off the notebook, or connecting the notebook to AC adapter. If you do not take any action - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 32
notebook provide instructions on how to install some of the devices. External Connections Connectors on the rear and side panels of the notebook allow you to connect external devices. See Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-3 for connector locations monitor's manual for instructions. 2. Make sure the notebook is - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 33
serial mouse, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the "COM Ports" item is set properly in the Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) program. (See "Components Menu" in Chapter 5 for information.) 2. Make sure the notebook is not turned on or connected to AC power. 3. Plug the mouse cable into the serial - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 34
is powered by its own internal battery or external AC power. Connecting an Infrared (IR )Device The IR port (Figure 1-1 #2) on the right side of the notebook allows you to connect an IR device for wireless communications. In addition to following the instructions supplied with the device, take note - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 35
are memory cards, fax/modem cards, and PCMCIA Type III 1.8-inch hard drive. Contact your Compaq authorized dealer or reseller for a list of third party PC Cards qualified for this notebook. The PC Cards that conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard can be used with your notebook. CardBus is also supported - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 36
notebook by changing the CPU or adding memory for a maximum of 160MB (for 32MB models) or for a maximum of 192MB (for 64-MB models). If your model does not have the modem option, you can have it installed. However, to avoid damage during the installation procedure, consult your Compaq authorized - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 37
Configuration Utility This chapter provide instructions on how to configure your system using the Setup Configuration Utility (SCU). Introduction The SCU program allows you to configure the system BIOS settings. Those settings are vital for your notebook to identify the types of installed devices - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 38
Startup Memory Disks Components Power Exit Floppy Drive A = 1.44 Mb Floppy Drive B = None Hard Drive C = 2067 MB Hard Drive D = 0 MB Hard Drive E = 0 MB Hard Drive F = 0 MB Serial Port 1 = COM1, 3F8, IRQ 4 Serial Port 2 = COM2, 2F8, IRQ 3 Parallel Port = LPT1, Addr 378, IRQ 7 CPU Clock = 350 MHz - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 39
, as shown below, contains some basic configuration and password settings of the system. Startup Date and Time √ Fast Boot Boot Device Set Admin password Set User Password Setup Configuration Utility 5-3 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 40
Disk C ( ) CD-ROM Drive ( ) Diskette A ( ) Hard Disk C (•) CD-ROM Drive ( ) Diskette A The default setting is Diskette A ¡ Hard Disk C ¡ CD-ROM Drive. NOTE: If you set all booting options to the same device (say, Hard Disk C), then the notebook will try to boot from that device only. 5-4 Setup - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 41
, you can enter the old password and leave the following fields blank. 2. The administrator password is required for booting and e ntering SCU, so the "Verify password when..." setting can not be changed. Set User Password This item lets you set up user-level password. When this item is selected - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 42
The user disk" status. 5. When setting the user password, if you do not specify any "Verify password when..." condition (i.e. no item is checked), the password will not be set up. Memory Menu The Memory pull-down menu, as shown below, allows you to change the settings for memory usage. Memory - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 43
drive and hard drive of your system, as well as a "Virus Alert" option. Disks √ Internal FDC Diskette Drives √ Internal HDC IDE Settings _ Virus Alert The followings describe in sequence all the items of the Disks HDC" item sets if an internal hard drive is present. When this item is selected - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 44
hard disk drive in your system. When this item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. ( ) Standard ( ) Fast PIO ( ) Multiword DMA (•) Ultra DMA-33 ( ) Disabled (•) Enabled ( ) Disabled (•) Enabled The "HDD Timing" item sets the data transmit mode of the hard drive the hard disk boot - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 45
to RS-232 (the serial port); COM B is assigned to IR function. You can further select the IR mode in "Mode Setting for COM B" item. Setup Configuration Utility 5-9 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 46
ECP) ( ) DMA 0 ( ) DMA 1 (•) DMA 3 EPP Type: EPP 1.7 Your system supports EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) standards which turn the standard parallel port into an underline (_) indicates Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. 5-10 Setup Configuration Utility - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 47
help save power. Power √ Enable Power Saving Timeout Settings Suspend Controls _ Ring Resume Resume Timer Advance CPU Controls The followings describe in sequence all the items of the Power in APM/ACPI configurations which could possibly override these settings. Setup Configuration Utility 5-11 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 48
15 Min, and Always On. Disk Timeout The "Disk Timeout" item sets the time-out period for the hard drive to power down if it is not in use during the set period. The hard disk will power up again when next down. The available options are Enabled and Disabled. 5-12 Setup Configuration Utility - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 49
item in the "Suspend Controls" submenu. It can be Suspend-to-RAM or Suspend-to-Disk. When Suspend-to-RAM mode is initiated, several Suspend-to-Disk mode is initiated, the system preserves all the running application programs as a file in a "suspend-to-disk partition" on the hard disk and then - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 50
Suspend Controls The "Suspend Controls" item lets you micromanage several suspend features. When this item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. Power Button Function: Lid Switch Function: Power On/Off Blank LCD ( ) Suspend To Disk (•) Suspend To RAM The followings describe in - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 51
the items of this submenu. Clock Control Mechanism This item sets the CPU activity under normal condition. The available ). Note that although this item sets the usage of CPU resource, the CPU can still reach its full speed if the CPU The default setting is Enabled. Setup Configuration Utility 5-15 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 52
system. Exit without saving the changes you have made. Load factory default values for all the items. Restore previous values for all the items. Show BIOS version information. 5-16 Setup Configuration Utility - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 53
instructions on required drivers and useful programs for Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional systems. Descriptions of available options are also provided, so that you can utilize the feature functions of your notebook. NOTE: 1. The CD-ROM may have been updated after this manual - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 54
.inf". 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. NOTE: According to dual-view specification, you will find two unidentified monitors on your device list after installing the VGA driver. You have to manually adjust your monitor type as laptop 1024X786 (13.3" panel) or 800X600 - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 55
Insert the driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 5. When you are prompted to select drivers, specify the path "d:\PCMCIA\" and choose the file "PCMCIA.inf". 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Installing the Audio Driver The audio driver enables your notebook to produce - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 56
use the 0VMAKFIL utility. The 0VMAKFIL.EXE utility program allows you to create the suspend-to-disk partition in your hard drive, which is required for the Suspend-to-Disk function of your notebook. You can locate the file under the \Utility directory on the CD-ROM. To utilize the program, follow - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 57
mode • Notebook Keyboard Microsoft Windows compatible keyboard, numeric keypad, 12 function keys, a special Fn (Function) key • Diskette Disk Drive 3.5-inch, 135TPI, double sided, total formatted capacity 1.44MB, with 3 mode 1.2MB support • Hard Drive Enhanced-IDE, 2.5-inch, 5.0-GB, 6.0-GB or higher - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 58
CRT/LCD VGA controller, supports TFT/DSTN LCD panel specifications along with ExCA extension and PC CARD standard, one PC Card slot for one Type I, Type II or Type III application supporting CardBus • Audio Subsystem Supports 3D sound and wavetable capacity, fully compatible with Microsoft Windows - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 59
be divided into two basic categories: hardware and software. Hardware problems can be further divided into being of an electrical or a mechanical nature. You will know you have a hardware problem if, for example, the screen is blank, the notebook cannot recognize the disk drives, or you get an error - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 60
the integrity of your hard disk drive. Problem: The date and/or time is incorrect. • Correct the date and time using the SCU program or your operating system. • If the date and time are still incorrect, contact your Compaq authorized service provider to replace the RTC battry. B-2 Troubleshooting - Compaq Notebook 100 | Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide - Page 61
the audio driver is installed. • Check if software-dependent volume control is set too low. Problem: Distorted sound is produced. • Ensure the volume control is not set too high or too low. In most cases, high settings can cause the audio electronics to distort the sound. Troubleshooting B-3
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