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    b Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370698-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections
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    warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Second Edition April 2005 First
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    Notebook 1-7 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot
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    Against Viruses 2-15 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 Taking Care of Your Notebook 2-16 To Protect Your Hard Drive 2-16 To Maintain Your Notebook 2-16 To Safeguard Your Data 2-17 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power
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    Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-12 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-13 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Display Problems 6-4 Hard
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    Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS
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    1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected. The following tables identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Reference Guide 1-1
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    buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) - Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
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    Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) 5 External monitor port 6 Cable lock slot (security connector) 7 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 8 PC Card
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device
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    off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with
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    Getting Started with Your 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 numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 1-6 Reference Guide
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    mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation CD that is included with the product. When you set up your notebook for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the
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    the power cord into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide
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    Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data jack. 3. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem." Reference
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    keyboard. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for several hours to fully charge
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    preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup. 1. Follow the Setup program instructions on the screen. If the program prompts you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code
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    Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. However, alternative methods may be required, depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time. This chapter describes several of these methods. Reference Guide 2-1
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    . Powers on the notebook. OFF-Power status light is off. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be these power modes work. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in this guide. 2-2 Reference Guide
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    of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook, then press the power button to restart. To Change the Boot Device The notebook normally boots from its internal hard drive. You can also boot the notebook from a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card
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    a standard mouse. 2 TouchPad (touch-sensitive pointing device). 3 TouchPad on-off button and indicator light. 4 Scroll pad. The scroll pad causes the contents of the active window to scroll vertically. 2-4 Reference Guide
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    The Tap to Click function of your TouchPad is enabled by default. To disable it, follow the instructions included here: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. The Mouse Properties 4. Select Apply > OK. The Tap to Click function is now disabled. Reference Guide 2-5
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    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 volume and cancels the mute setting. Decreases the audio volume. Mutes/unmutes the audio output. 2-6 Reference Guide
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    Basic Operation To Use the One-Touch Buttons Your notebook includes 5 One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or Web site by pressing a single label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab. Reference Guide 2-7
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    key+E Windows key+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. 2-8 Reference Guide
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    special characters appear on the lower-right corner of some keys on the keyboard. For example: 1 Shifted 2 Unshifted 3 ALT GR » To type then press the key containing the International character you want to display. ✎ If your keyboard does not have an ALT GR key, you can use the ALT key instead of
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    location of the CD or DVD drive varies by model. 1. Press the button on the face of the CD or DVD drive. If you are using this drive for the first time, be sure to remove close it. ✎ If your notebook loses power, you can manually open the drive to remove a CD. Insert a straightened paper clip into the
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    notebook is equipped 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 will be hard-coded on the DVD drive and
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    CD-RW Combo Drive, you must install your DVD burning software from the CDs included with your notebook before you can write to DVD media. When writing to DVD+R or DVD+RW media, observe the following guidelines: ■ Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface. ■ Ensure that the AC adapter is connected
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    prompt for a password when the notebook leaves Standby. ✎ To cancel password protection, repeat the preceding steps, but set an empty password. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows and through the BIOS Setup utility, see "Configuring Your Notebook" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter. To
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    1. Wrap the cable around a secure object. 2. Insert the cable into the security cable slot on the notebook. 3. Lock it with the cable lock key, then store the key in a safe place away from the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the
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    also get detailed instructions from the program's online Help. To Lock the Hard Drive The notebook enables you to lock its internal hard drive to help keep your information secure. Ä CAUTION: When you enable the hard drive lock, the current BIOS user password (or administrator password if that is
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    Avoid bumps or jolts. ■ Do not operate the notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain. ■ Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down before transporting it. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could destroy data or damage the
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    other media, or to network drives. ■ Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check your files and AC and battery pack operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. ■ Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook
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    performance. Your notebook is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits. Reference Guide 3-1
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    find on resuming that all your data has been saved, but some functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then turn the notebook off and restart it. 3-2 Reference Guide
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    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. Ä CAUTION: Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings or you will lose all unsaved data if the battery pack becomes completely depleted. Reference Guide
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    select the Power Meter tab to see the battery status. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional power information options. On the battery pack 1. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. Press the contact pad on the side
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    procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to work while your battery pack recharges. To Recharge the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm when plugged into an AC outlet. The notebook is
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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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    you have more than one, rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended
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    ■ In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact your service partner and request information about battery pack disposal. For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal and the complete text of governmental agency notices
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    , for browsing the World Wide Web ■ Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages ■ Windows Fax Console, 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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    may result in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your telephone line type before connecting your phone line. 4-2 Reference Guide
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    blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you your modem is in use, an external surge protector can prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical surges. Connect any approved surge protector to
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    using modem AT commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set up specific conditions. Those command strings normally start with "AT." For a list of AT commands for the built-in commands on the Advanced tab in the space for extra settings. 4-4 Reference Guide
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    LAN connection. To edit settings, open Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel. See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information. Two lights at the LAN port indicate the
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    cannot be used to connect the notebook to a mobile telephone service or a cordless telephone. Setting up a wireless network requires: ■ A notebook equipped with a WLAN adapter-The WLAN adapter can be integrated or a free-standing add-on, such as a PC Card. ■ A wireless access point-Wireless access
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    the functions of a typical "wired" network, but also provides for "roaming." Since your notebook connects to the network by radio rather than through cables, you can move from place to place cm (8 inches) during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed. Reference Guide 4-7
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    instructions to enable WLAN communications, refer to the Go Wireless booklet included with your notebook notebook notebook has wireless 802.11 capabilities, the wireless indicator light on the front of the notebook turns on when 802.11 communication is turned on. 1. If the notebook notebook notebook
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    that reside on other network notebooks. 2. To turn off the wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on -off button. -orRight-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar, then select Disable. Putting the notebook
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    Connecting External Devices To Insert or Remove a PC Card The notebook PC Card slot supports standard Type II and Type III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). ✎ The location and number of the PC Card slots vary by model series. Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card label side up and its connectors
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    Add-On Devices Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, select the
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    not compatible with two-terminal mono plugs. Connecting a mono plug into either of these jacks may damage the notebook. 1 External microphone connector (pink) 2 Audio out (headphones) connector (green) ✎ When you plug a device into the headphone port, the built-in speakers automatically turn
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    in jack on your television. ✎ Although your notebook has a 7-pin S-Video out jack, the notebook accepts either a 7-pin or 4-pin cable connection Apply to accept the changes. 5. If you are prompted to restart Windows, select Yes. Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other Settings 1. Select Start Guide
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    desktop by connecting an external monitor to your notebook. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select the second display, then select the option to extend the desktop Desktop requires video memory require extra video memory, so you may
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    has a 1394 port (also known as FireWire), 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 1394 port. Windows automatically recognizes the device. The 1394 port is a 4-wire port. If you want to connect
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    work, exit all applications, and then shut down the notebook. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord 4. Remove the battery pack. 5. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, then remove the cover. Reference Guide 5-7
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    Add-On Devices 6. Match your notebook to the following illustration. 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. 7. Replace the cover. 8. Insert the battery pack. 5-8 Reference Guide
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    in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. If your work returns to the screen, save your work, exit all applications, and then shut down the notebook. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord 4. Remove the battery pack. Reference Guide 5-9
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    the RAM cover, then remove the cover. 6. Match your notebook to the following illustration. Release the 2 latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board pops up. 7. Pull the board out of the connector. 8. Replace the cover. 9. Insert the battery pack. 5-10 Reference Guide
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    power cord 4. Remove the battery pack. 5. Turn the unit bottom-side up. 6. Match your notebook to the following illustration. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the 2 or 3 screw holes, then remove the screws. The number of screws varies by model. 7. Gently pull the hard drive out of the
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    Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a holder, you can remove the holder parts from the hard drive you are removing. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove the 4 screws from the sides of the holder
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    hard 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, follow the system recovery procedures described in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide. Reference
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    : ■ Use the Windows troubleshooters. Select Start > Help and Support. ■ Select the question mark One-Touch key located at the top of the keyboard. ■ See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the notebook. ■ Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet to contact customer service for help and
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    Troubleshooting Audio Problems If No Sound Is Audible ■ If your model has a volume control, press the + (plus) button to increase the volume. ■ Select the speaker icon on the taskbar (if present). Clear the Mute all check box if selected. If your model has an audio mute button, press it so the
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    Troubleshooting CD-ROM and DVD Problems If You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD ■ Make sure the CD or DVD is bootable. ■ 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 by selecting Start >
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    Troubleshooting If the Notebook Cannot Read a CD or DVD ■ For a single-sided CD or DVD, make sure the disc is placed in the drive with the label facing up. ■ Clean the disc. ■ Wait 5 to 10 seconds after closing the tray to give the notebook time to recognize the disc. ■ Restart the system: remove
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    is enabled. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If the Hard Drive Makes
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    necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the system recovery features described in this guide. 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
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    Troubleshooting Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ✎ Use these suggestions for built-in or external devices. If the Pointer Is Difficult to Control ■ Adjust the pointer controls by selecting Start > Control Panel >
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    Troubleshooting Local Area Network (LAN) Problems If the Built-In Network Adapter ■ Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter. ■ Open the hardware Device Network Places Select Start > Search > Notebooks or People to look for a notebook. If You Cannot Log In to Guide
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    You Are 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, select Start > Help and Support. Use the MS-DOS or Application and Software troubleshooter in Windows Help. ■ The full amount of RAM in your notebook is not
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    telephone company about fixing this type of problem. ■ If you are dialing internationally, line noise is often a problem that is difficult or impossible to eliminate. ■ If you have call-waiting, disable it. Your telephone company can provide instructions. Call-waiting can cause symptoms similar to
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    Troubleshooting If you have call-waiting, disable it. Your telephone company can provide instructions. If the Modem Dials, But Does Not 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 Is Not Detected Guide 6-11
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    Troubleshooting If the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It ■ If your model has an audio mute light, make sure it is turned off. If it is on, press the audio mute button. ■ Check the speaker volume setting. ■ In You must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line. 6-12 Reference Guide
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    (PCMCIA) Problems If the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card ■ Remove and reinsert the PC Card. ■ Restart the notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Try the card in another notebook to see whether the card functions properly. ■ Zoomed Video is not supported. ■ If the card
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    Troubleshooting If a PC Card Modem Is hard drive light on the front of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be paused or running slowly, Windows is likely spending excess time writing to its swap file on the notebook hard disk. If this occurs frequently, consider installing additional memory
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    Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter. If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that the light on the adapter is on. ■ If you are using a power strip, remove the AC adapter
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    gets too hot, it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time ■ Conserve power using any of the suggestions listed in the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in this guide. ■ If you are running an application
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    tab. Make sure the Hibernation timeouts for both AC power and battery power are not set to Never. Printing Problems ✎ You will be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help. Select Start > Help and Support. If a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not Print
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    Troubleshooting Serial, Parallel and USB Problems If a Serial Mouse Does Not Work ■ Make sure you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly. If not, repeat the procedure. ■ Make sure the port connection is secure. ■ Restart the notebook by
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    and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the battery charge by
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    Troubleshooting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette Drive ■ Make sure the diskette drive is selected as the boot device. See the "Basic Operation" chapter in this guide for directions. ■ If you are using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS Setup utility to make sure Legacy USB Support is
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    Problems If You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication ■ Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. ■ Make sure you are using the correct SSID and channel settings. ■ Make sure you are in range of an access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for an ad
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    Troubleshooting If You Have Trouble Connecting to Another Notebook in the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places ■ Wait a few minutes, then press F5 to refresh the list of notebooks on the network. ■ Select Start > Search > Notebooks or People to locate the notebook. If You Cannot Connect to a
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    Troubleshooting Configuring Your 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 and to tailor the operation of your
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    language for BIOS Setup. Sets the hard 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 System Devices Menu Setting Video Display Device External Pointing Device Legacy USB Support Wake On LAN an external pointing device is connected. Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and diskette disk drive during startup. Lets the notebook be turned on via the LAN port
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    Troubleshooting Security Menu Setting User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password Set Administrator Password Require Password on Boot Internal hard drive lock Description Shows if a user password is set. Shows if an administrator password is set. Press enter to set, change, or
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    Troubleshooting Boot Menu Setting Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Built-in LAN Description Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change the order. If the notebook has more than one device in a + category, you can select the one scanned. Built-in LAN provides diskless boot
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    Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for download. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several
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    point: 1. Select Start > Help & Support. Select the task Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Select System Restore. A System Restore window opens. 2. Follow the on-screen directions for setting a restore point. To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when
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    Troubleshooting Operating System (OS) CD Repair To repair the operating system without deleting your personal data, use the standard Microsoft OS CD that was shipped with the notebook. This CD contains the following preinstalled operating systems: ■ Microsoft Windows XP Home or Pro (depending on
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    again to start the notebook. 5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD. After a few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen opens. 6. Press enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 7. Press F8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup window is displayed. 8. Press
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    drive. The reinstallation process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete. ✎ When prompted for the product key, refer to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Reinstalling Drivers
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    3-6 installing 1-7 location 1-2 low-battery warning 3-5 recharging 3-5 release latch 1-4 saving power automatically 3-2 saving power manually 3-3 status lights 1-5 troubleshooting 6-15 battery power check status 3-4 low-battery warning 3-5 recharging 3-5 battery status lights 3-4 BIOS Setup Utility
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    10 reset 1-4 wireless on-off 1-2 C cable lock slot 1-3 CardBus slot location 1-3 CD-ROM drive copying/creating CDs 2-12 inserting CD 2-10 removing CD 2-10 troubleshooting 6-3 changing the boot device 2-3 cleaning the notebook 2-17 Click buttons 1-2 components back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 keyboard
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    10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-7 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L LAN (local area network) connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 using a wireless adapter 4-6 left panel components 1-3 locking hard drive 2-15 notebook
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    data 2-17 hard drive 2-16 R RAM cover 1-4 installing 5-7 removing 5-9 troubleshooting 6-9 recharging the battery pack 3-5 reinstalling operating system 6-31 software 6-32 removing CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Cards 5-2 RAM (memory) 5-9 repairing the operating system 6-30 reset button location 1-4 using
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    troubleshooting audio 6-2 battery packs 6-15 CD-ROM drive 6-3 display 6-4 DVD drive 6-3 hard drive 6-5 heat 6-6 keyboard 6-7 LAN 6-8 modem 6-10 parallel 6-19 PC Cards 6-13 performance 6-14 power 6-15 printing 6-17 RAM (memory) 6-9 serial 6-18 startup 6-19 USB 6-19 wireless 6-21 turning off notebook
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    Index turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 U updating drivers 6-28 software 6-28 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-19 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 V virus-protection software 2-15 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-7 on-off button
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Reference Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 370698-002
April 2005
This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and
troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on
battery pack and power management, external device
connections, and modem and network connections. The last
chapter provides additional reference material on modem
commands, safety, and regulatory information.