Home » Compaq Manuals » Laptops » Compaq Presario 2500 » Manual Viewer

Compaq Presario 2500 Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 76

Hard drive problems, Heat problems, If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin

View all Compaq Presario 2500 manuals

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 76 highlights

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't 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 disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. If files are corrupted • Open My Computer, and the disk you want to scan. Select File > Properties. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the Tools tab. • Run the virus-scanning program. • If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD. 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 bottom and sides of the notebook are clear. • Keep in mind that games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100 percent can increase the notebook temperature. Reference Guide 69

Section	Page
Important Safety Information	3
Software Product License Agreement	4
Contents	7
Getting Started with Your Notebook	11
Identifying Parts of the Notebook	12
Front panel and right panel components	12
Left panel and back panel components	14
Bottom panel components	16
Status lights	18
Setting Up Your Notebook	20
Step 1: Insert the battery	20
Step 2: Connect AC power	21
Step 3: Connect a phone line	22
Step 4: Turn on the notebook	23
Step 5: Set up Windows	23
Basic Operation	24
Operating Your Notebook	25
Default power settings	25
To reset the notebook	26
To change the boot device	26
To use the TouchPad	27
To use the function hot keys	28
To use the One-Touch buttons	29
To use the Windows and Applications keys	30
To use the ALT GR key	30
Using CDs or DVDs	31
To insert or remove a CD or DVD	31
To play DVD movies	32
To create or copy CDs	32
Securing Your Notebook	33
To set up password protection	33
To lock your notebook	33
To attach a security cable	34
To protect against viruses	34
To lock the hard drive	35
Taking Care of Your Notebook	36
To protect your hard drive	36
To maintain your notebook	36
To safeguard your data	37
To extend the life of the display	37
To clean your notebook	37
Batteries and Power Management	38
Managing Power Consumption	39
How the notebook manages power automatically	39
Using Battery Power	41
To check battery status	41
To respond to a low-battery warning	42
To recharge the battery	42
To get the most from your batteries	42
Modem and Network Connections	44
Using the Modem	45
To change your modem settings	46
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)	47
Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only)	48
To prepare for connections	48
To turn wireless communication on and off	50
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only)	52
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off	52
To prepare for Bluetooth connections	53
To send or receive files using Bluetooth	54
Add-On Devices	55
Connecting External Devices	56
Connecting PC Cards	56
To insert or remove a PC Card	56
To connect an audio device	58
To use an external monitor	59
To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only)	60
To connect an infrared device (select models only)	61
To use a port replicator (select models only)	62
Installing Additional RAM (Memory)	65
To install a RAM expansion module	65
To remove a RAM expansion module	67
Replacing the Hard Drive	69
To replace the hard drive	69
To replace the hard drive holder	70
To prepare a new hard drive	71
Troubleshooting and Maintenance	72
Troubleshooting Your Notebook	73
Audio problems	73
CD-ROM and DVD problems	74
Display problems	75
Hard drive problems	76
Heat problems	76
Infrared problems	77
Keyboard and pointing device problems	77
Local area network (LAN) problems	78
Memory problems	79
Modem problems	79
PC Card (PCMCIA) problems	82
Performance problems	82
Power and battery problems	83
Printing problems	85
Serial, parallel, and USB problems	86
Startup problems	87
Wireless problems	88
Configuring the Notebook	90
To run the BIOS Setup utility	90
To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility	93
Reinstalling and Updating Software	94
To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD	94
Reference Information	95
Modem Reference Information	96
Modem Reference (Conexant)	96
Safety Information	103
Power cords	103
Battery safety	104
Laser safety	104
LED safety	105
Mercury safety	105
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	106
Regulatory Information	107
U.S.A.	107
Canada	109
European Union	110
Japan	112
New Zealand	113
Russia	114
International	114