229045-002.book Page 1 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM b Hardware Guide Evo Notebook N600c Series Document Part Number: 229045-002 November 2001 This guide identifies computer hardware features and provides procedures for using them. It also includes instructions for setting up the computer, information about connecting external devices, and computer specifications. 229045-002.book Page 2 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq and the Compaq logo Registered in U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. 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Hardware Guide Second Edition November 2001 First Edition June 2001 Document Part Number: 229045-002 229045-002.book Page iii Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware. 1–1 Setting Up the Software . 1–4 Installing Optional Applications. 1–4 After Software Setup . 1–5 2 A Look at the Computer Display Components . 2–1 Pointing Device Components (Pointing Stick Models) . 2–2 Pointing Device Components (TouchPad Models). 2–3 Pointing Device Components (Dual Models) . 2–4 Top Components: Speakers, Mini PCI Compartment. 2–5 Top Components: Lights. 2–6 Top Components: Buttons, Keys, Switches . 2–8 Left Side Components. 2–10 Right Side Components. 2–11 Front Panel Components . 2–12 Rear Panel Components . 2–13 Bottom Components . 2–14 Additional Standard Components . 2–16 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device . 3–1 Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models) . 3–1 Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models). 3–2 Hardware Guide iii 229045-002.book Page iv Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Contents Using the Dual Pointing Device (Dual Models). 3–3 Setting Pointing Device Preferences . 3–4 Replacing the Pointing Stick Cap. 3–5 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . 3–6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference . 3–7 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures. 3–8 Turn a MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2) . 3–8 Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4) . 3–9 Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5). 3–10 Initiate Quick Controls (Fn+F6) . 3–10 Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) . 3–11 View Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . 3–11 Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F10) . 3–12 Display System Information (Fn+esc) . 3–12 Stretch Text (Fn+T) . 3–12 Using the Fn Key Sequentially . 3–13 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad. 3–14 Enabling the Numeric Keypad . 3–14 Disabling the Numeric Keypad . 3–14 Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys . 3–15 Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . 3–15 Using the Easy Access Buttons. 3–16 Using Default Settings . 3–16 Using Custom Assignments and Schemes . 3–17 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs. 4–1 Using a New Battery Pack . 4–2 Replacing a Battery Pack . 4–2 Replacing a Primary Battery Pack . 4–3 Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack . 4–4 Storing a Battery Pack. 4–5 Recycling a Used Battery Pack . 4–5 iv Hardware Guide 229045-002.book Page v Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Contents 5 Removable Drives Adding a Drive to the System . 5–1 Caring for Drives. 5–2 Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive . 5–2 Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive. 5–6 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter. 5–6 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay . 5–9 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay . 5–11 Inserting and Removing Drive Media. 5–12 Inserting a CD, CD-RW or DVD . 5–12 Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (Power) . 5–13 Removing a CD, CD-RW or DVD (No Power) . 5–14 Inserting a Diskette or Disk . 5–15 Removing a Diskette or Disk . 5–15 Using Drive Media . 5–15 Displaying Media Contents . 5–15 Initiating Suspend or Hibernation. 5–16 6 Audio and Video Using Audio Features . 6–1 Identifying Audio Features. 6–1 Using the Microphone Jack . 6–2 Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack . 6–3 Adjusting Volume. 6–3 Using Video Features . 6–4 Using the Composite Video-Out Jack . 6–4 Changing the Video Mode . 6–5 7 External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device . 7–1 Connecting a Modem Cable . 7–2 Connecting a Network Cable . 7–3 Hardware Guide v 229045-002.book Page vi Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Contents Connecting an External Diskette Drive Bay . 7–4 Connecting a USB Device. 7–4 Using a USB Device. 7–6 Enabling USB Legacy Support. 7–6 Linking to an Infrared Device . 7–7 Configuring the Infrared Port . 7–8 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . 7–8 Using Suspend with Infrared . 7–9 Planning a Docking System . 7–10 Docking Considerations . 7–10 Docking Alternatives . 7–10 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . 7–11 8 Hardware Upgrades Adding and Using PC Cards . 8–1 Selecting a PC Card slot . 8–1 Configuring a PC Card . 8–2 Inserting a PC Card. 8–3 Removing a PC Card . 8–4 Turning Off Power to a PC Card . 8–5 Upgrading Memory. 8–6 Viewing Memory and Hibernation File Information 8–6 Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 8–7 9 Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . 9–1 Computer Dimensions. 9–2 Operating Environment. 9–2 Rated Input Power. 9–3 Modem Specifications. 9–3 Index vi Hardware Guide 229045-002.book Page 1 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware CAUTION: Setup must begin with connecting the computer to AC power. Ä To prevent file corruption, possible damage to components, and ensure that the correct drivers load during initial setup: I Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional docking base. I Do not remove the battery pack until the computer has been connected to external AC power. I Run the computer on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup. Hardware Guide 1–1 229045-002.book Page 2 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Hardware and Software Setup 1. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, then connect the computer to external AC power. Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1. Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.) Connecting the computer to external power 2. Open the computer by sliding the display release latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2. Opening the computer 1–2 Hardware Guide 229045-002.book Page 3 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Hardware and Software Setup 3. Turn on the computer by sliding and releasing the power switch 1. Turning on the computer When the computer is turned on: I The power/suspend light 2 turns on. I The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the battery light 3 turns on. The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. I You are prompted to begin software setup. Hardware Guide 1–3 229045-002.book Page 4 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software The initial setup prompt appears on the screen as soon as the computer is connected to external power. Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and initial setup information: CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct device Ä drivers install during initial setup: I Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. I Do not shut down the computer. I Do not remove or insert a drive. I Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration. I If you are prompted to select a language or operating system, choose carefully. ❏ The languages and operating system that you do not choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be restored during initial setup. ❏ An operating system available during initial setup is enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is deleted, the enhancements are also deleted. I During the setup process, you must accept the End User License Agreement to continue. Installing Optional Applications You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. I To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. 1–4 Hardware Guide 229045-002.book Page 5 Friday, September 21, 2001 11:16 AM Hardware and Software Setup I To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the screen. If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup is complete, select Start > Run. On the command line, type: C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded ✎ Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next.