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    Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide
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    and Windows are HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Compaq Notebook Series Reference Guide First Edition (December 2002) Reference Number: 2100/2500/N1050v
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    of the leak. • Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening the notebook case or touching an uninsulated modem
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    IN THIS HP PRODUCT OR MAY BE FOUND ONLINE. Operating system and software applications by Microsoft are licensed to you under the Microsoft License Agreement contained in the Microsoft documentation or displayed on your screen when Microsoft Software Products are launched. For a PC supplied with
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    software may have been developed by a third party software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the software support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP SOFTWARE. Customer may transfer rights in the software in the software are software software
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    or as "Restricted notebook software" as defined in HP standard software agreement for the product involved. SUPPORT POLICY FOR MICROSOFT OPERATING SYSTEMS SERVICE PACK. HP will provide end user support for HP PCs that use Microsoft Operating Systems, including its latest service packs. This support
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    Your Notebook 1 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 2 Series 2100 and N1050v 2 Series 2500...5 Status Lights ...8 Setting Up Your Notebook 10 Step 1: Insert the battery 10 Step 2: Connect AC power 11 Step 3: Connect a phone line 12 Step 4: Turn on the notebook 13 Step 5: Set up Windows 13
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    module 57 To remove a RAM expansion module 59 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 61 To replace the hard disk drive 61 To replace the hard disk drive holder 62 To prepare a new hard disk drive 63 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 65 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 66 Audio problems 66 CD-ROM and DVD
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    Display problems 68 Hard disk drive problems 69 Heat problems 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card (PCMCIA) problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Reference Guide 1
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    3 Keyboard status lights. 4 Power button. Turns the notebook on and off. 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and on-off button. 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, and battery. 2 Reference Guide 7 Hard disk drive. 8 Infrared port (select models only). 9 Wireless
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    the modem cable. 22 PC Card and CardBus slot and button. 23 IEEE 1394 port (select models only). 24 Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out (headphones). 25 Volume control. 26 Audio mute button and audio mute light. 27 Floppy disk drive (select models only). Reference Guide 3
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 28 Hard disk drive. 29 Battery latch. 30 RAM (memory) cover. 31 Reset button. 32 Docking port (select models only). 33 Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 4 Reference Guide
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    2 One-Touch buttons. 3 Keyboard status lights. 4 Power button. Turns the notebook on and off. 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, plus on-off button. 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard disk activity, and battery. 7 Infrared port (select models only). 8 Wireless on-off button
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    other parallel device. 19 External monitor port. 20 S-video out jack. 21 Kensington lock slot (security connector). 22 RJ-11 jack. Connects a modem cable. 23 IEEE 1394 port (select models only). 24 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons. 25 Floppy disk drive (select models only). 6 Reference Guide
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 26 Hard disk drive. 27 Battery latch. 28 Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 29 RAM (memory) cover. 30 Docking port (select models only). 31 Reset button. Reference Guide 7
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    lights on the front of the notebook. 1 Power mode. • On: the notebook is on (even if the display is off). • Blinking: the notebook is in Standby. • Off: the notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard disk drive activity. On: notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. 3 Battery status. • Green: the AC
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
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    , see the Safety & Comfort Guide on this CD. When you set up your notebook for the first time, you'll charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on the notebook, and run the Windows setup program. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of
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    Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support that came with the notebook.) 1. Plug the AC adapter into the notebook. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The notebook battery then starts charging. When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a of the phone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack in the side of the notebook. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem" in this
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    , the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour or up to 3 hours to charge it fully. Step 5: Set up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard disk drive
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    Basic Operation Reference Guide 15
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    Fn+F12. -orAllow the system to time out. Powers off the notebook. • Saves significant power. • Turns off the display and other components. • Maintains current session in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves maximum power. • Saves current session to disk, then shuts down
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    press ESC to display the Boot menu. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER. If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility. See "Configuring the Notebook" in the "Troubleshooting and Maintenance" chapter
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    Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn sensitive pointing device). 3 TouchPad on-off button and indicator light. 4 Scroll pad. The scroll pad scrolls vertically to display the contents of the active window. 18 Reference Guide
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    display on both. Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). Initiates Hibernation. Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Increases the audio
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    To use the One-Touch buttons Your notebook includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or Web site with a single press 4 If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab. 20 Reference Guide
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    F1 Windows key+F Windows key+M Shift+Windows key+M Windows key+R Does this Runs Windows Explorer. Runs Windows Help. Runs Windows Find: Search. Minimizes all displayed windows. Returns all minimized windows to original size. Runs the Windows Run dialog box. To use the ALT GR key Non-U.S. keyboards
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    DVD while the notebook is reading it, or the notebook could stop responding and you could lose data. To avoid damage to the disk or drive, be sure to the module to close it. If your notebook loses power, you can manually open the drive to remove a CD. Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed
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    DVD movies If your notebook came with a DVD, or other DVD readable drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. Select Start > All Programs > Multimedia > DVD Player > InterVideo WinDVD. For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the Control Panel
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    up password protection You can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS Setup utility. See details on the BIOS Setup Utility in the "Troubleshooting and Maintenance" chapter. For complete protection
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    with Norton AntiVirus software. Because new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program virus definitions from time to time. Norton AntiVirus updates are on the Web at www.symantec.com. You can also get detailed instructions from the program's online Help. Reference Guide 25
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    Your Notebook To lock the hard disk drive The notebook enables you to lock its internal hard disk drive to help keep your information secure. Hard disk drive lock does not protect a second hard disk drive installed in the module bay. When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current BIOS user
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    the notebook by its display. • Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation. • Maintain your battery for best performance. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in this guide. Reference Guide 27
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    saver or other software that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay. • Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts. • If you are using AC power and have no
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    Batteries and Power Management Reference Guide 29
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    timeouts to suit your working habits. How the notebook manages power automatically Your notebook automatically enters Hibernation and Standby, and turns off the hard disk and display based on values set in Windows. When this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other input activity occurs for
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    to Never. See Windows Help for details. If you want to save the settings as a power scheme, select Save As and enter a name for the scheme. Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely. Reference Guide 31
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    and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery status light Check the battery status light on the notebook. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed battery status information (see Windows Help
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    suggestions to make your battery power last as long as possible: • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in Standby when
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    Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power • If your notebook has a wireless on-off button, turn off the wireless function when you're not using it. Press the wireless on-off button to turn off the light. • If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you're not using it.
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    Modem and Network Connections Reference Guide 35
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    browsing the World Wide Web • Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages • Windows Fax Console software for sending and receiving faxes For best performance, you can connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 or V.92 interoperable modems. Check with
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    connect to a service provider. The an external surge protector can prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical specific conditions. Those command strings normally start with "AT". For a list of AT commands for the built-in modem, see the "Reference Information" chapter in this guide
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    connect to a LAN: 1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3. Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit
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    the entire time. To prepare for connections Before you can connect your notebook to a particular 802.11 wireless network, you have to configure the notebook for the specific wireless connection. Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network You can connect to an access point that gives you access to
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    can also display an icon in the taskbar when connected to a network. 4. On the Wireless Networks tab, view the wireless networks available The notebook automatically connects to the first preferred network within range if wireless communication is turned on. Creating a New Notebook-to-Notebook
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    to make this a notebook-to-notebook (ad hoc) network. notebook wireless networking. In Wireless Configuration software to control the individual wireless functions. 1. If the notebook isn't on, turn it on. 2. If you normally press the wireless on-off button on the front of the notebook to turn wireless
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    the notebook, press the wireless on-off button. This also turns off Bluetooth communication if it was enabled. -or- Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar and select Disable. Suspending or shutting down the notebook also turns off the wireless function. 42 Reference Guide
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    both functions are active. You must use the Wireless Configuration software to control the individual wireless functions. 1. If your notebook isn't on, turn it on. 2. If you normally press the wireless on-off button on the front of the notebook to turn Bluetooth communication on and off, press the
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    reside on other network notebooks. 2. To turn off Bluetooth communication without turning off your notebook, press the wireless on-off button. This settings: • Give your notebook a unique name that will identify it to other Bluetooth users. • Set the notebook type to Laptop. • Select the Guide
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    notebooks must support that protocol. Check the other notebook's Bluetooth documentation. • FTP. Files can be copied into and out of shared directories (folders) by both notebooks. This service . 3. Use Windows Explorer or other software to copy or move files between your notebook and other device
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    Add-On Devices Reference Guide 47
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    Devices Connecting PC Cards The notebook PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the notebook. The notebook supports standard Type II and III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). To insert or remove a PC Card Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card with
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    problems. If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it. 2. Press the eject button to pop the button out, and then press it in to eject the PC Card. Location of PC so that it will operate properly with your notebook and the software you plan to use. Reference Guide 49
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    notebook. Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port on the notebook or port replicator. Series 2100 and N1050v 1 External microphone connector (pink) 2 Audio out (headphones) connector (green) Series 2500 1 Audio device into either audio port on the notebook, any device connected to the
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    port on the back of the notebook. 3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on. 4. Press the power button to turn on the notebook. Switching the display to the external monitor • Press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor, both. • If you need
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    display you want, and select Primary. To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only) If your notebook has an IEEE 1394 port, you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. Attach the device cable to the IEEE 1394 port. Windows
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    . You can then print from your applications as you would to any other printer. Transferring files through an infrared connection You can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by using Wireless Link. See the Windows online help for instructions on using Wireless Link. Reference Guide 53
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    void your warranty (See the printed Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support document included with the notebook.) You can dock or undock the notebook in any power state: on, off, Standby, or Hibernation. Make sure, however, that the notebook is not entering into or resuming from Standby or
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    replicator using power from the notebook battery. 2. Remove the rubber cover from the docking connector on the bottom of the notebook. 3. Align the notebook with the a device is connected to an audio port on the notebook, any device connected to the corresponding port on the port
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    Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To undock from the port replicator 1. Press down the undock button on the right side of the port replicator. 2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator. 56 Reference Guide
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    shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Notebook > Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, and remove the cover. Reference Guide 57
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    -On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) 4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30 degree angle until it is fully inserted. Then press down at both sides until both latches snap closed. Series 2100 and 1050v Series 2500 5. Replace the cover. 6. Insert the battery. To remove the
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    shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, and remove the cover. Reference Guide 59
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    Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) 4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board pops up. Series 2100 and 1050v Series 2500 5. Pull the board out of the connector. 6. Replace the cover. 7. Insert the battery. 60 Reference Guide
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    slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly. 7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs. If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any software. Reference Guide 61
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    Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove the holder parts from the old hard drive drive case, then slide the drive out of the holder. 2. Notice that the hard drive new hard drive. Work alternately at each end
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    install a new hard disk drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to work with your notebook. If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your notebook, use the QuickRestore System Recovery CD that came with your notebook. Reference Guide 63
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reference Guide 65
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    the Windows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and Support. • Select on the question mark One-Touch key located at the top of the keyboard. • See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the notebook. • Contact your dealer. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. Audio problems If no sound
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    such as the QuickRestore System Recovery CD. • Make sure the CD-ROM/DVD drive is selected as the boot device. See the "Basic Operation" chapter in this guide to change the boot sequence. • Restart the notebook. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. If a DVD plays erratically • Dirt or smudges
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    Troubleshooting Your Notebook • Restart the system: remove the disc from the drive, and select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. • If you created the CD on a DVD/CD-RW combo-type drive in the error message box. Display problems If the notebook is on, but the screen is blank • Move the mouse
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    detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the System Devices menu. • If you're using a TV connected to the S-video port, you must activate the TV. Hard disk drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Heat problems Your notebook normally gets warm during routine operation. If the notebook gets abnormally hot • Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath it. • Make sure the air vents on the
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Keyboard and pointing device problems Use these suggestions for mouse doesn't work • The TouchPad must be disabled for the mouse scroll feature to work. In the BIOS Setup utility, make sure the External Pointing Devices option in the System Devices
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    and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Local area network (LAN) problems If the built-in network adapter doesn 100 meters (330 feet). • Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager. Select Start > Control Panel 72 Reference Guide
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    out of memory • Make sure drive C is not running low on free space. • If you are having memory problems while running MS-DOS programs, use the MS-DOS or Application and Software troubleshooter in Windows Help. Select Start >Help and Support. • The full amount of RAM in your notebook is not available
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    Troubleshooting Your Notebook If you have call-waiting, disable it-your telephone company can provide instructions. If the modem dials but doesn't connect • Make sure you' machine or modem. • The modem at the other end may have a problem. Try dialing to a different modem. If the modem isn't detected •
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    an audio mute light, make sure it is turned off. If it's on, press the audio mute button software, try using Class 1. • Close any other communications programs. • If you're faxing by printing from an application, make sure you've selected the fax printer. • Try turning off power management features
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    Troubleshooting Your Notebook PC Card (PCMCIA) problems If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC Card • Remove and reinsert the PC Card. • Restart the notebook. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. • Try the card in another notebook to see whether the card functions properly. • Zoomed Video
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    problems If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. If the notebook keeps beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is low. Save your work, shut down Windows
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    . • If available, try another battery and AC adapter. If the notebook has a short operating time • Conserve power using any of the suggestions listed in the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in this guide. • If you are running an application that has an automatic save feature (such as MS Word
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    power and battery power are not set to Never. Printing problems Hint You will usually be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help. Select Start > Help and Support printer driver for notebook infrared port is located on the front of the notebook
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    Troubleshooting Your Notebook Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn't work • Make sure you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions connection is secure. • Use the Modem troubleshooter in Windows Help. Select Start > Help and Support. • In Control Panel, open Phone
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    If available, try another battery. If the notebook won't boot from the floppy disk drive • Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected as the boot device. • If you're using a USB floppy drive, use the BIOS Setup utility to make sure Legacy USB Support is enabled. If your notebook also has a built-in
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    on your display. As soon as the hardware has been reinitialized, the Windows desktop will appear. Wireless problems If you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • If your notebook includes Bluetooth capabilities, make sure wireless 802.11
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    Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If you cannot connect to a particular notebook on the network • Make sure the notebook is properly Wireless Configuration, then select the Bluetooth button if it's not turned on. If no Bluetooth button is shown, your notebook does not support Guide 83
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Notebook Configuring the Notebook The BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation. To run the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the notebook system configuration,
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    for BIOS Setup. Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Sets the video memory size allocated from total installed memory (RAM). Shows the extended memory size. Displays the serial number as shown on the back of the unit. Displays an identifier used for repair service. Displays the
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Notebook Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password Set Administrator Password Require Password on Boot Internal hard disk drive clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings. The password can have Guide
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Notebook To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility Note The notebook comes with either 32MB or 16MB of video memory. Changing your video memory to 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB may change the performance of your notebook, depending on your
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    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating Software Your notebook includes two features that allow you to install individual software applications or to restore the entire contents of your hard drive: • QuickRestore System Recovery CD, included with
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    Reference Information Reference Guide 89
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    this from Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel, from most communications software, or by using terminal mode in your software. You should have a good understanding of modems and how they operate before , on when answering. Included for compatibility only; returns result code. 90 Reference Guide
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    be negotiated in transmit direction (default=4096). i (2048 to 4096) sets maximum size of history buffer to be negotiated in receive direction (default=4096). Reference Guide 91
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    1 and 2 (default), 1=enable Short Phase 1 only, 3=disable. 0=modems decide whether to use short startup procedures, 2=use full startup procedures on all subsequent connections. 92 Reference Guide
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    in normal mode (speed buffering). Terminate any test in progress. Initiate local analog loopback. Display current configuration and stored profiles. PTT testing of signal level: 00-09=DTMF dial 0-9, 0A of modulation connection (+MCR: and Receive Rate Only: are transmitted). Reference Guide 93
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    (default), 1=enable. 0=disable adaptive reception (default), 1=enable. Set loss-of-carrier delay in units of 100 ms (n=0 to 255). Set active service class: 0=data mode (default), 1=Fax Class 1, 1.0=Fax Class 1.0 mode, 8=voice mode. Set DTE inactivity timeout n seconds after which modem goes on
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    rate. Disable (a=0) or enable (a=1) speakerphone. Set beep duration (1 to 500 x 0.01 sec). Start voice transmission and reception. Send voice tones. Start voice transmission. AT* Commands *B Display black-listed numbers. *D Display delayed numbers. Reference Guide 95
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    (Conexant) Meaning OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT 1200 NO DIAL TONE BUSY NO ANSWER DELAYED BLACKLISTED FAX DATA LINE IN USE 96 Reference Guide
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    Power Cords The power cord supplied with the notebook AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power dealer or Sales and Service office. For any power cord with a Vac (2.5 A) Reference Guide 97
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    lithium-ion or nickel-metal-hydride battery, and may require special handling at end-of-life. Laser Safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the notebook are certified as a Class 1 laser devices according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and
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    harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized service center. • Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit. in the fluorescent lamp of the liquid-crystal display, and may require special handling at end-of-life. Reference
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    power of the IEEE 1394, 802.11 and Bluetooth internal wireless radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless The internal wireless radio operates believe the internal wireless radio is safe wireless devices such as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless
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    batteries and AC adapter), try the following: • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Relocating the notebook with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the notebook AC adapter to another power TV Interference Problems. This the first printing of this manual, the telephone number was (
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    compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. The REN is used to determine the problem is resolved. You should only perform repairs to the equipment specifically discussed in the troubleshooting section of the user guide. Connection to party line service
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    of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a notebook or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any of Communications. This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number, REN, is an indication of 1.0. Reference Guide 103
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    wireless radio complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows point. In event of problems, you should contact your is dependent on internal software settings. Contact your Guide
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    Geräte bei Anschluss an jeder beliebigen Telefonbuchse funktionieren. Sollten Probleme auftreten, wenden Sie sich zunächst an den Gerä Telephone Networks). Die Kompatibilität zum Netz ist von internen Software-Einstellungen abhängig. Wenden Sie sich an den Gerä réseau téléphonique. Reference Guide 105
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    singoli terminali alla rete telefonica pubblica commutata (PSTN) e alla rete wireless in radio frequenza. Tuttavia, a causa delle differenze esistenti tra i compatibilità della rete dipende dalle impostazioni interne del software. Rivolgersi al fornitore dell'apparecchiatura qualora sia necessario
  • Compaq Presario 2500 | Reference Guide - Page 113
    or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. PTC200 2.11.1 (6) & (7) Compliance Testing (Functional tests) This equipment is not capable, under shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. Reference Guide 107
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    problem should not be referred to the Telecom Faults Service. Associated Software software or PC equipment associated with this device. The application software shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications for any single manual call initiation. Guide
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    : Regulatory Model Number: Product Options: Presario 2100 series, Presario 2500 series, Evo 1050V series CRVSA-02T1-75 Includes all options for analog modems (Conexant) and 802.11b RF devices (Ambit) conforms to the following product specifications Safety: IEC 60950: 1991 +A1,A2,A3,A4 / EN 60950
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    display BIOS settings, 85 brightness, 19, 28, 33 dual display, 52 dual monitor, 52 extending life, 28 external, 51 memory, 85 port, 3, 6 secondary, 51 troubleshooting, 68 docking port, 4, 7 docking to port replicator, 54 drive lock, 26 drives hard drive holder, 62 hard drive lock, 26 replacing hard
  • Compaq Presario 2500 | Reference Guide - Page 117
    49 installing battery, 10 hard disk drive, 61 hard drive holder, 62 RAM, 57 Internet Service Provider, 36 Kensington lock, 25, 55 keyboard ergonomic precautions, 10 non US, 21 opening, 57 status lights, 2, 5 troubleshooting, 71 Keypad Lock, 2, 5 LAN connecting to, 38 troubleshooting, 72 wireless, 39
  • Compaq Presario 2500 | Reference Guide - Page 118
    52 timeouts, computer, 31 TouchPad location, 2, 5 troubleshooting, 71 troubleshooting audio, 66 battery, 77 CD/DVD drive, 67 display, 68 hard disk drive, 69 infrared communications, 70 keyboard, 71 LAN, 72 memory, 73 modem, 73 overheating, 70 parallel, 80 PC Card, 76 performance, 76 pointing devices
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