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Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Restoring Software A QuickRestore CD kit is included with the computer. If necessary, you can restore any or all of the software for the operating system and language you selected during initial setup from the CD. ✎ Note If you are restoring Windows NT 4.0 operating system, refer to the Hardware Guide, "Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons" section, for information about reinstalling CardWare. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers install during the restore process: Do not restore software while the computer is docked in a docking base. Plug the computer into an electrical outlet and do not unplug it. Do not shut down the computer. Do not remove or insert a drive. Users Guide 7-5

Section	Page
Introduction	7
Where Can I Find Information?	8
Documentation	8
Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD	9
Symbols and Graphics	11
Symbols	11
Graphics	11
Safety	12
Turning Off Your Notebook PC	12
Protecting Your Notebook During an ElectricalStorm	13
Your Notebook at a Glance	14
Front of Your Notebook	15
Common Features	15
Lower Front Panel	16
Lights and Easy Access Buttons	17
Function Key Combinations	19
Left and Right Panels	21
Components on Left Side	21
Components on Right Side	22
Back Panel	23
Components on Back	23
Underside	24
Components on the Underside	24
Using Your Notebook	25
Power On	26
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power	26
Turning Your Notebook On and Off	28
Using Battery Power	29
Using Keyboard and Pointing Device	31
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse	32
Tapping and Double-Tapping	33
Edge Motion	34
Easy Access Buttons	35
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons	35
Storage Drives	36
Identifying Your Storage Drives	36
Security	36
Using the Security Slot	37
Power-On Password	37
Common Tasks	40
S-Video Connection	41
Switching Between Displays	41
Connecting and Enabling S-Video	42
Software and Hardware	44
Adding and Removing Software	44
Installing Hardware Devices	45
Upgrading your Notebook’s Memory	45
Modem	49
Connecting a Modem Cable	49
Connecting a Network Cable	51
Using the CD or DVD Drive	52
CD or DVD Drive	53
Inserting a Disc	53
Removing a Disc	54
Manually Ejecting a Disc	54
Audio CDs and Non-DVD Video Discs	55
Playing Audio CDs	55
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs	56
DVDs	57
Using the DVD Player	57
On-Screen Controls	58
Identifying Your DVD Region Setting	59
CD-RW Basics	61
Installing CD-RW Software	61
Accessing CD-RW Software User Information	62
Using CD-RW Software	63
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors	64
Caring for Your Battery	65
Battery Care	66
Using the Battery	66
Storing the Battery	67
Recycling the Battery	68
Battery Calibration	69
Calibrating the Battery	69
Maximizing Battery Operating Time	71
Power Management	72
What Is Power Management?	72
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition	75
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel	78
Updating Your System	78
Obtaining Update Information and Software	78
Downloading Software Updates	79
Installing Software Updates	80
Restoring Software	82
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	83
Virus Protection	84
Monitoring Computer Temperature	84
Caring for the Computer	85
Caring for Drives	86
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel	87
Traveling with the Computer	87
Regulatory Information	89
Solutions	90
Basic Solutions	91
Backup Utilities	91
Using Backup Devices	91
Compaq Help and Support	92
Accessing Compaq Help and Support	92
Using Online Help and Support	93
Helpful Hints	94
Finding Solutions Quickly	95
Solution Tables	96
Audio and Video	96
Battery and Power	100
Mass-Storage	101
Games and Internet	103
Keyboard and TouchPad	104
Memory and PC Cards	106
Glossary	107