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  • HP Evo n800v | Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series - Page 1
    Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 265656-001 June 2002 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the notebook
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    Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, and Presario are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in
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    Components 1-13 Underside Components 1-14 Memory and Mini PCI Compartments 1-14 Bay Components 1-15 Vent and Docking Components 1-16 Labels 1-17 Additional Standard Components 1-18 Documentation and Restore CDs 1-18 Cord and Cables 1-19 Adapters and Accessories 1-20 Hardware Guide iii
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    Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Identifying Battery Packs 3-2 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack 3-3 Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack 3-4 Charging a Battery Pack 3-5 Charging a New Battery Pack 3-6 Charging an In-Use Battery Pack 3-6 Charging a Primary and
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    Hard Drive Adapter 4-5 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 4-8 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 4-10 Inserting and Removing Drive Media 4-11 Inserting a CD or DVD 4-11 Removing a CD or DVD (With Power 4-12 Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power 4-13 Inserting a Diskette or Disk 4-14 Removing
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    Device 5-8 Turning a Video Device On and Off 5-9 Changing the Color Television Format 5-10 Finding CD and DVD Software Information 5-11 6 External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device 6-1 Connecting a USB Device 6-2 Using a USB Device 6-3 Enabling USB Legacy Support 6-3 Linking to
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    Contents Increasing Memory 7-4 Displaying Memory Information 7-4 Removing or Inserting a Memory Board 7-5 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 7-10 Finding Mini PCI and MultiPort Information 7-12 8 Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers 8-1 Notebook Dimensions 8-2 Operating Environment
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    Display Components Display Components 1 Microphone 2 MultiPort 3 Display release latch Inputs single-channel sound. Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth MultiPort, 802.11b Wireless LAN MultiPort, and future wireless technologies. Opens the notebook. Hardware Guide
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    mouse. 3 Scroll button Scrolls up, down, left, or right through most application and Internet browser windows. *For information about modifying pointing device functions, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Setting Pointing Device Preferences." 1-2 Hardware
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    and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. *For information about modifying pointing device functions, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section, "Setting Pointing Device Preferences." Hardware
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    Lights Top Components: Power Lights 1 AC Adapter light On: AC power is being supplied through the AC Adapter. 2 Power/standby light On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. 3 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available
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    the following drives is being accessed: ■ Hard drive in the hard drive bay. ■ Optional hard drive, Zip drive, SuperDisk drive, or any type of CD or DVD drive in the MultiBay. *For more information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external keypad, refer in this guide to the "Pointing
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    , mute, or restore system volume. To mute or restore volume, press both volume buttons at the same time. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the function of the power button, display switch, or Fn+F3 hotkeys, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "Power" section
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    , or to software applications or data files on a drive. The icon on each button represents the default destination. Buttons can be programmed to different destinations. 2 Microsoft logo keys (2) Display Windows Start menu. 3 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for item beneath the pointer
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    Keypad Keys 1 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. For example, in Windows and many applications, pressing F1 opens a Help file. When combined with the Fn key, about using hotkeys or keypad keys, refer in this guide to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. 1-8 Hardware
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    Identifying External Hardware Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Hardware Guide 1-9
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    . 2 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. 3 USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices. 4 DC power connector Connects an AC Adapter or an optional DC Cable, Aircraft Power Adapter, or Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. 1-10 Hardware Guide
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    . Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a fabric, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. 3 S-video-out jack Connects an optional S-video device such as a television
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    an audio/video device such as a television or VCR. Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. Supports an optional MultiBay device such as a drive or a battery pack. ■ If a MultiBay drive is included with your notebook
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    of 3) 3 Hard drive bay 4 Battery bay Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Allows airflow to hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a fabric, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. Holds the primary hard drive. Holds the primary battery pack. Hardware Guide
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    PC21000-compliant memory boards. As shipped, the memory compartment may contain 1 or 2 memory boards. 2 Mini PCI (peripheral component interconnect) compartment Supports an optional mini PCI board such as a modem board. (A modem board is included with some notebook models.) 1-14 Hardware Guide
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    Bay Components 1 Hard drive bay retaining screw Secures the primary hard drive in the hard drive bay. 2 Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. 3 Battery bay recess Provides a grip area for removing a primary battery pack from the battery bay. 4 MultiBay
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    the vent. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. 2 Docking latch recesses (2) Help secure the notebook to a port replicator. 3 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator. 1-16 Hardware Guide
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    only) for use. You may need this information to use the wireless device while traveling. 4 Serial number* Identifies the notebook. You will need this number if you call Compaq customer support or download software from the Compaq Web site. *The appearance and position of labels varies by model
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    The primary hard drive ships inside the hard drive bay. An optional MultiBay drive may ship inside the MultiBay. Documentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard Components: Documentation and Restore CDs 1 Documentation Library CD Includes the following guides: ■ Hardware Guide ■ Software Guide
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    Connects the AC Adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 2 Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. ✎ The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 telephone connector at each end. 3 Network cable (select models only) Connects the notebook to an Ethernet
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    models only) Replaces a worn pointing stick cap. 5 Weight saver (may ship in MultiBay) Can replace an optional MultiBay device to protect the MultiBay and reduce notebook weight *AC Adapters vary in appearance by region. 1-20 Hardware Guide
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    buttons on an external mouse. Use the arrows on the scroll button 4 as you would the arrows on the scroll bars on the edges of windows. The scroll button moves the viewing area up, down, right, and left in Internet browser
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    Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices on Dual Device Models Only The notebook is set at the factory to enable you to use the pointing stick and TouchPad components buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Identifying dual device components 2-2 Hardware Guide
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    with either the pointing-stick or the TouchPad. You can set the notebook to respond to some, none, or all dual device components through the window: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse icon. ❏ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP OK button. Hardware Guide 2-3
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    . To discover them, look through the tabs in the Mouse Properties window. To learn more about a feature, select the question mark in the upper right corner of the window, then select the feature. To select a setting, follow the instructions on the screen, then select the OK button. 2-4 Hardware
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    one of the function keys 2. The icons on the function keys F2 through F4 and F7 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook. Identifying hotkeys Hardware Guide 2-5
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    a device in the MultiPort on or off. Initiate Standby. Switch display and image. Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. Play or pause an audio CD. Stop an audio CD. Play the previous track on an audio CD. Play the next track on an audio CD. Hotkey Fn+F2 Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F7 Fn
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    . The status light on the MultiPort device is on when power is on and off when power is off. Identifying the MultiPort status light Hardware Guide 2-7
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    is a non-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "Setup and Diagnostic Utilities" section. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower
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    ways. The following 5 video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the Fn+F4 hotkeys: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-video-in jacks) Hardware Guide 2-9
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    of the notebook screen. Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD (Fn+F9) If an audio CD is inserted into the CD drive, press the Fn+F9 hotkeys to play the CD. If an audio CD is playing in the CD drive, press the Fn+F9 hotkeys to pause the CD. If you have paused an audio CD in the CD drive by
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    data file on a drive with a keystroke. Using the Default Settings Until your Internet or network services are set up, . After your Internet or network services are set up, each button opens destinations on the Internet. 4 Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player. *The factory default Web browser
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    on the screen. Learning More About Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player application is a feature of the operating system. Instructions for using Windows Media Player are provided on this CD in the Software Guide, "CD and DVD Software," and in the Windows Media Player Help file. To access
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    data file on a drive. For example, an on a notebook or network drive. Button assignments window. To access the Easy Access buttons window: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Easy Access Keyboard icon. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows Access button window, then use
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    Keypads The notebook has an internal numeric keypad and supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Internal Keypad The notebook keyboard contains is turned on. Identifying the internal keypad keys 2-14 Hardware Guide
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    internal keypad is off, press Fn+num lk 1 on the notebook to turn the internal keypad on. When the internal keypad is on, press Fn+num lk on the notebook (or the num lock key on an external keypad) to turn replicator. Identifying the Fn and num lk keys and the num lock light Hardware Guide 2-15
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    lock mode on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the notebook turns off. The num lock light on the notebook also turns on when the internal keypad is on. If the external keypad is connected num lock on the external keypad also turns off the internal keypad. 2-16 Hardware Guide
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    this CD to the Software Guide, "Setup and Diagnostic Utilities" section. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions
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    . For example, if the notebook contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC Adapter, the notebook will switch to battery power if the AC Adapter is disconnected from the notebook. Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on
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    Packs Identifying Battery Packs The notebook supports up to 2 battery packs: ■ A primary battery pack 1 is an 8-cell lithium ion battery pack that can be used only in the battery bay. One primary battery pack is included with the notebook. ■ A MultiBay battery pack 2 is an optional 8-cell prismatic
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    bay until it is seated 1. To remove a battery pack, slide and hold the battery release latch 2 toward the rear of the notebook as you pull the battery pack from the battery bay 3. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. Inserting or removing a primary battery pack Hardware Guide 3-3
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    or removing a MultiBay battery pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the MultiBay when no device is in the MultiBay, insert the weight saver to protect the bay opening. The weight saver can be inserted or removed while the notebook is on, off, in Standby, or in Hibernation. 3-4 Hardware Guide
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    an AC Adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. ✎ An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the notebook, but cannot be used to charge a battery pack. Battery packs charge whether or not the notebook is in use, but charge faster when the notebook is off. Charging may
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    Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to AC power through the AC Adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially charged, but not fully charged, can run the notebook, but battery charge displays may be inaccurate. Charging an In-
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    pack instead of simply charging it. For calibration instructions, refer to "Calibrating a Battery Pack," later in this section. Displaying Charge Information on the Screen Accessing Charge Displays To access information about the status of any battery pack in the notebook: ■ Select the Power Meter
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    if you stop playing a DVD. Most charge displays identify battery packs by location. ■ Location 1 is the battery bay. ■ Location 2 is the MultiBay. In some displays, a lightening bolt icon may be displayed beside a battery pack location. The icon indicates that the battery pack in that location is
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    percent of a full charge remaining in a battery pack that is not inserted into the notebook by using the battery Quick Check feature. MultiBay battery packs have battery Quick Check. Primary battery packs do not. To display the percent of a full charge remaining in a MultiBay battery pack, press the
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    Power Options window do not affect lights. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Low-Battery Condition When a battery pack that is the sole power source available to the notebook reaches a low-battery condition (10 percent of a full charge), the battery light blinks. Critical Low-Battery Condition If
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    low-battery condition (1 percent of a full charge) and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until Hibernation is complete. Hibernation is complete when the power/standby light turns off. When External Power Is Available Select 1 of the following options: ■ Connect the AC Adapter. ■ Plug
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    pack while the notebook is in use or off, but the battery pack will charge faster while the notebook is off. To charge the battery pack: 1. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 2. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. (The battery light turns on
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    off automatically. ❏ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the notebook is idle. ❏ System-initiated Standby will not occur. ❏ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur until the battery has discharged to a critical low-battery condition. To fully discharge a battery pack: 1. When
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    use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge faster if the notebook is off. 2. If the notebook is off, turn it on when the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light turns off. 3. Access the Power Schemes tab: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select
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    volume as you need it. ■ Turn off a device connected to the S-video connector by using the Fn+F4 hotkeys or by turning off support for the device in Windows. ■ Run the notebook on external power while formatting a diskette. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down
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    and Themes > Display icon > Screen Saver tab. ■ Follow the instructions on this CD in the Software Guide, "Power" section, to: ❏ In the operating system, select a Power Scheme with low power-use settings. ❏ In SpeedStep, select the Battery Optimized mode or Maximum Battery Mode (Windows 2000
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    Battery Pack If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store any battery packs. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery , accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place
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    with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider and request information about battery pack disposal. For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal and the complete text of governmental agency notices, refer on this CD to the Regulatory
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    hard drive. ■ The MultiBay supports a 9.5-mm hard drive (inserted into a MultiBay hard drive adapter) and the following 12.7-mm standard removable drives: ❏ CD-ROM drive ❏ CD-RW drive ❏ DVD-ROM drive ❏ DVD-RAM drive ❏ DVD/CD-RW drive ❏ Diskette drive ❏ SuperDisk drive ❏ Zip drive Hardware Guide
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    Drive CD-ROM drive CD-RW drive DVD-ROM drive DVD-RAM drive DVD/CD-RW drive Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Write No Yes No Yes Yes Terms for Drive Media A diskette, disk, or disc that can be inserted or removed from a drive is referred to as a drive medium. In this guide a diskette is used in a diskette
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    apply to all drives at all times. Cautions that concern specific procedures are included with the procedures provided later in this section. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of work: ■ Do not remove the primary hard drive (the hard drive in the hard drive bay) except
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    Drives Using the IDE Drive Light The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light turns on when any type of drive except a diskette drive is being accessed. Identifying the IDE drive light 4-4 Hardware Guide
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    Drives Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter A hard drive must be inserted into a MultiBay hard drive adapter before it can be used in the MultiBay. A hard drive assembly (a hard drive inserted into a MultiBay adapter) is inserted into and removed from the
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    Drives 2. Lower the drive into the adapter 1, then slide the drive connectors on the drive toward the drive connectors in the adapter 2 until the connectors engage and the drive is seated. Inserting a hard drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-6 Hardware Guide
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    Drives Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 1. Slide the adapter release latches on the front and rear of the adapter toward the outside of the adapter. Sliding the adapter release latches Hardware Guide 4-7
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    of the adapter. 3. Remove the drive from the adapter 2. Removing a hard drive from a MultiBay hard drive adapter Removing a Drive from the MultiBay Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, stop the drive before you remove it. To stop the drive: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional
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    drive as instructed in the preceding caution. 3. Slide and hold the MultiBay release latch 1 toward the front of the notebook as you pull the drive or drive assembly (a hard drive inserted into a MultiBay hard drive adapter) out of the MultiBay 2. When a drive or drive assembly is correctly removed
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    hard drive adapter) facing into the MultiBay, slide the drive or drive assembly into the MultiBay until it is seated 2. When a drive or drive assembly is correctly inserted into the MultiBay, the notebook beeps 3 times. Inserting a hard drive assembly into the MultiBay 4-10 Hardware Guide
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    Removing Drive Media Inserting a CD or DVD 1. Be sure the notebook is on. 2. Press the media release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2. 3. Position a CD 4. Inserting a CD or DVD into an optical drive Hardware Guide 4-11
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    Drives Removing a CD or DVD (With Power) If power is available: 1. Be sure the notebook is on. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2. 3. Remove the disc from the tray 3 by gently pushing down on the spindle
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    Drives Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power) If the notebook is turned off or if no power is available, the release button on the drive will not work. To remove a disc from an optical drive without using the release button: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip into the release access 1 in the front
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    extends when the medium is correctly inserted. Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive Removing a Diskette or Disk To remove a diskette or disk from a diskette, SuperDisk, or Zip drive: 1. Press the media eject button on the drive to eject the medium. 2. Pull the medium from the
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    system. Autorun displays the contents of a drive medium on the screen whenever you insert the medium into a drive and, if you are using an optical drive, close the tray. A drive medium is any storage device that can be inserted into a drive; for example, a diskette, disk, CD, or DVD. Autorun
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    OK button. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the Desktop. 2. Right-click a drive. 3. Select Properties > AutoPlay tab, then follow the instructions on the screen. Canceling Autorun on an Audio CD To prevent an audio CD from opening when autorun
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    the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive. To display the drive designation of every drive in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Caring for Drive Media Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive media: ■ Do not open the metal shutter of a diskette or touch the
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    you need to play, create, or copy to or from drive media, including all the types of CDs and DVDs supported by the notebook, is included with the notebook. In addition, you can use security utilities to disable or partially disable most drives. A MultiBoot feature enables advanced users to set the
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    5 Audio and Video Adjusting Volume Volume can be adjusted by using the volume buttons, the Windows volume control icon, or the volume adjustment volume, press the increase volume button 2. ■ To mute or restore volume, press both buttons at the same time. Identifying the volume buttons Hardware
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    and Video Using the Volume Control Icon In Windows 2000 Professional, the Windows volume control icon is displayed on the taskbar. To display the icon in Windows XP Home or Windows XP then drag it upward or downward. ■ To mute or restore volume, select or clear the Mute check box. 5-2 Hardware
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    Audio and Video Using the Internal Speakers The internal speakers play sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, drive media, the Internet, and other sources. If an external device, such as a headset, is connected to the audio-out jack, sometimes called the line-out
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    Audio and Video Using the Internal Microphone The internal microphone has a standard sensitivity of -45 decibels. For best sound quality, use the internal microphone only while the notebook display is open. Identifying the internal microphone 5-4 Hardware Guide
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    Audio and Video Connecting an Audio Device Identifying Audio Jacks The notebook has 2 audio jacks: ■ The microphone jack 1 supports a single-sound channel (monaural) external microphone. (The microphone built into the notebook is the internal microphone.) ■ The audio-out jack 2, sometimes called the
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    Audio and Video Using the Microphone Jack When connecting a microphone to the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved. When an external microphone is connected to the notebook, the internal microphone is disabled. Using the Audio-Out Jack Å WARNING: To speakers are disabled. 5-6 Hardware Guide
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    composite-video-out jack on a port replicator at the same time. If video devices are connected to both jacks while the notebook is docked, neither video device will work properly. Identifying an S-video jack (video-in or video-out) and a composite-video jack (video-in or video-out) Hardware Guide
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    (not the video output) jack on the external device. ✎ If the S-video-out jack on the notebook is not accessible while the notebook is docked, you can connect the device to the S-video-out jack on the optional port replicator. Identifying the S-video-out jack on the notebook 5-8 Hardware Guide
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    press the Fn+F4 hotkeys to switch the image among the notebook display, all connected displays, and simultaneous displays. When the image is switched to a connected video device, the device turns on. or ■ On the ATI Displays tab in Windows, press the TV Power button, then select the OK button. To
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    may use NTSC, PAL, or PAL-M. Region-specific formats are set at the factory for most notebooks, but the region setting can be changed on any notebook. To change the color television format: 1. Access the ATI Displays tab: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel
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    Video Finding CD and DVD Software Information All the software you need to play, copy, or create audio and video CDs and DVDs is included with the notebook. For information about using audio and video software, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "CD and DVD Software" section. Hardware Guide
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    and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ Web site. To connect a standard external device to the notebook: 1. If you are connecting a powered device, be If a properly connected external monitor or other display device does not display an image, try pressing the Fn+F4
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    , drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information and software installation instructions, refer to the documentation included with the device. Identifying the 2 USB connectors on the notebook 6-2 Hardware Guide
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    this CD to the Software Guide, "Setup and Diagnostic Utilities" section. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions
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    notebook is IrDA-compliant and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant. The IrDA connection speed standard is 4 megabits per second (Mbps). The infrared port supports an unobstructed line of sight path. Linking to an infrared device 6-4 Hardware Guide
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    transmission. (The notebook infrared port is fully enabled whenever the notebook is on.) ■ no signals from a remote control or other wireless device, such as a cell phone, aims infrared transmission. If the notebook is in Standby, an The transmission resumes when the notebook exits Standby. To exit
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    including instructions for using them, refer on this CD to the Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) guide. For information about using a wireless communication device, refer to the documentation included with the device. For more information about securing the notebook, refer on this CD to
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    software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide. Using PC Cards A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The notebook supports
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    able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by
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    Unplug or Eject icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. ❏ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select the Show Hidden Icons icon on the taskbar.) 2. To release
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    The notebook has two memory slots. Each slot supports a PC2100-compliant 128-Megabyte, 256-Megabyte, or 512-Megabyte memory board. Displaying Memory Information When RAM increases, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file. If you experience problems with
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    only in the memory compartment during this procedure. The hard drive bay and the memory and mini PCI compartments are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized service provider. Å WARNING
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    Hardware Upgrades 5. Turn the notebook underside up. 6. Loosen the screw that secures the memory compartment cover 1, then tilt up and remove the cover 2. Opening the memory compartment 7-6 Hardware Guide
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    Pull away the retention clips on each side of the board 1. (The board tilts upward.) b. Grasp the edges of the memory board, then gently pull it out of the memory slot 2. c. To protect a removed memory board, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. Removing a memory board Hardware Guide 7-7
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    a memory board: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the board with the keyed area in either slot 1. b. Press the board into the slot from a 45-degree angle until it is seated 2. c. Push the board downward until the retention clips snap into place 3. Inserting a memory board 7-8 Hardware Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook 1. 9. Tilt the cover downward until it is seated 2. 10. Tighten the screw that secures the cover to the notebook 3. Closing the memory compartment Hardware Guide 7-9
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    briefly press the power button. If your work returns to the screen, shut down the notebook. 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the notebook and close the display. 3. Turn the notebook underside up. 4. Remove the hard drive retaining screw. Removing the hard drive retaining screw 7-10 Hardware Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades 5. To remove a hard drive, pull the drive out of the bay. Removing a primary hard drive from the hard drive bay 6. To insert a hard drive, slide the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated. Inserting a primary hard drive into the hard drive bay Hardware Guide 7-11
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    in a safe place.) Replacing the hard drive retaining screw Finding Mini PCI and MultiPort Information For information about installing, removing, or operating a mini PCI or MultiPort device, refer to the documentation included with the device. If your notebook shipped with an installed mini PCI or
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    product displays the assigned agency series number. To ensure continued safe and reliable operation, use the notebook only with the products listed below: Product Agency Series Number Notebook PP2130 Port Replicator PR1000, PR1005 Battery pack PB2130-A, PB2130-B, PB2130-C AC Adapter
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    Specifications Notebook Dimensions Dimension Height Width Depth U.S. 1.5 in. 12.9 in. 10.5 in. Operating Environment Factor U.S. Temperature Operating 50° to 95° F Nonoperating 14° to .7 cm 26.75 cm Metric 10° to 35° C -10° to 60° C 10 to 90% 5 to 95% 3,048 m 9,144 m 8-2 Hardware Guide
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    This notebook has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. For additional governmental agency information, refer on this CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. Factor Specification Temperatures Operating 32° to 167° F (0° to 75° C) Storage -40° to
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    More Environmental Information The specifications in this section contain information about exposing the notebook to environmental extremes. For similar information about storing battery packs, refer in this guide to the "Battery Packs" section, "Storing a Battery Pack." For general information
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    adapter for AC power cord. See AC Adapter for connecting AC Adapter to electrical outlet (Japan only) 1-20 for hard drive 4-5 for modem 1-20 agency series numbers 8-1 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) connecting 3-11 connector for 1-10 tasks supported by 3-5 altitude specifications 8-2 application
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    , resolving 3-11 running notebook on 3-1 switching to and from 3-1 See also battery packs Battery Quick Check 3-9 battery release latch 1-15 bay. See battery bay; compartment; hard drive bay; MultiBay; MultiPort beeps MultiBay drive insertion 4-10 MultiBay drive removal 4-9 biometric identification
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    drives CD-RAM drive (optional), CD-ROM drive (optional) defined 4-2 supported 4-1 See also CD drive (optional); drives CD-RW. See CD charge sequence 3-6 Compaq utilities. See software compartment memory 1-14, 7-6 mini PCI 1-14 See also battery bay; hard drive bay; MultiBay composite-video device
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    specific modem adapter 1-20 critical low-battery condition identifying 3-10 restoring from 3-11 D DC cable (optional) 1-10 DC power connector 1-10 device drivers for external devices 6-1 PC Card 7-2 USB 6-2 dimensions, notebook 8-2 disc defined 4-2 displaying contents of 4-15 inserting 4-11 removing
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    4-15 drivers. See device drivers drives adding 4-1 caring for 4-3 IDE drive light 4-4 insertion or removal beeps 4-9 media for, defined 4-2 playing media in 4-15 replacing with weight saver 1-20 shipping 4-3 supported 4-1 types and terms, defined 4-2 USB 6-2 See also specific types of drives dual
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    10 inserting into MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-5 locations supported 4-1 MultiBay vs. primary 4-1 MultiBay, defined 4-2 primary, defined 4-1 removing from hard drive bay 7-10 removing from MultiBay 4-8 removing from MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-5 retaining screw 7-10, 7-12 Index-6 Hardware Guide
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    drives hard drive bay device supported 4-1 IDE drive light 1-5 HDD. See hard drive headphones, headset (optional) audio-out jack 5-5 connecting 5-6, 6-1 Hibernation avoiding while playing media 4-15 exiting 3-11 file, space requirements of 7-4 identifying 7-10 initiated during critical low-battery
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    1-15 display release 1-1 docking 1-16 MultiBay release 1-15 See also button(s); key(s); switch, display LCD display, switching image to 2-9 light AC Adapter 1-4 battery 1-4 caps lock 1-5 IDE drive 4-4 MultiPort status 2-7 power/standby 1-4 line-out jack (audio jack) 5-5 Index-8 Hardware Guide
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    and Travel guide 1-18 media, drive avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 4-15 caring for 4-17 displaying contents of manually 4-17 displaying contents of with autorun 4-15 software 4-18 types and terms 4-2 memory board, inserting or removing 7-5 boards supported 7-4 displaying amount of
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    from 3-4 removing drive from 4-8 using weight saver in 1-20 MultiBay battery pack (optional), defined 3-2 See also battery packs; battery power MultiBay drive defined 4-2 See also drives MultiBay hard drive adapter (optional) 4-5 MultiBay hard drive, defined 4-1 See also drives; hard drive MultiBoot
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    -video-out jack on 5-7 docking connector 1-16 docking retraint latch recess for 1-16 drives supported by 4-1 PS/2 connector on 1-6 power rated input 8-3 switching between AC and battery 3-1 See also battery power power button 1-6 power connector, DC 1-10 power cord 1-19 Power Meter (Windows
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    Index MultiPort agency approvals label 1-17 Regulatory and Safety Notices 8-3 system label 1-17 removable drive, defined 4-2 See also drives; specific types of drives reset (emergency shut down) 1-6 Restore CDs 1-18 RJ-11 telephone jack identifying 1-11 modem cable 1-19 RJ-45 network jack
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    with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 3-11 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 3-11 battery pack temperature considerations 3-17 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 1-18 MultiPort agency approvals label 1-17 operating environment specifications 8-2 Troubleshooting guide 1-18
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    1-1 MultiPort status light 2-7 turning on and off 2-7 Z Zip drive (optional) defined 4-2 IDE drive light 1-5 inserting disk into 4-14 inserting into MultiBay 4-10 locations supported 4-1 removing disk from 4-14 removing from MultiBay 4-8 See also drives zoomed video 7-1 Index-14 Hardware Guide
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Hardware Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 265656-001
June 2002
This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which may be
helpful when traveling with the notebook.