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Hardware Guide

Identifying External Hardware

Right Side Components

Battery bay

Holds the battery pack.

Optical drive bay

Holds CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD or
DVD/CD-RW drive.

Infrared port

Provides wireless communication
between the notebook and an
optional IrDA-compliant device.

1394 Connector

Connects an optional 1394 device.

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Page 1: ...rt Number 272633 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 ...

Page 2: ... trademarks of their respective companies Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constit...

Page 3: ... Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys 1 6 Function and Keypad Keys 1 7 Front Panel Components 1 8 Rear Panel Components 1 9 Connectors 1 9 Vents and Jacks 1 10 Left Side Components 1 11 Right Side Components 1 12 Underside Components 1 13 Memory and Mini PCI Compartments 1 13 Labels 1 14 Additional Standard Components 1 15 Documentation and Restore CDs 1 15 Cord and Cables 1 16 Adapters and Acces...

Page 4: ...ttery Pack Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3 1 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3 2 Charging the Battery Pack 3 3 Charging a New Battery Pack 3 4 Charging an In Use Battery Pack 3 4 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3 4 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen 3 5 Managing Low Battery Conditions 3 6 Identifying Low Battery Conditions 3 6 Resolving Low Battery Conditions 3 7 Cali...

Page 5: ...ette 4 8 Using Drive Media 4 9 Avoiding Standby and Hibernation 4 9 Displaying Media Contents 4 9 Caring for Drive Media 4 11 Finding More Drive Software Information 4 11 5 Audio and Video Adjusting Volume 5 1 Using the Volume Buttons 5 1 Using the Volume Control Icon 5 2 Using the Internal Speakers 5 3 Connecting an Audio Device 5 4 Identifying Audio Jacks 5 4 Using the Microphone Jack 5 5 Using ...

Page 6: ...al Cable Lock 6 6 Finding Communication and Security Information 6 6 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades 7 1 Using PC Cards 7 1 Selecting a PC Card 7 1 Configuring a PC Card 7 2 Inserting a PC Card 7 2 Stopping and Removing a PC Card 7 3 Increasing Memory 7 4 Displaying Memory Information 7 4 Removing or Inserting a Memory Board 7 5 Replacing the Hard Drive 7 10 Finding Mini PCI and MultiPort I...

Page 7: ...ay Components Display Components 1 Display release latch Opens the notebook 2 MultiPort 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 ...

Page 8: ...ouble click 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external 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 to the Documentation Library CD Hardware Guide Chapter 2 Pointing Device and Keyboard in the section Setting Pointing Device Pre...

Page 9: ... 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 The battery pack is charging Blinking The battery pack has reached a low battery condition ...

Page 10: ...e internal keypad is on 2 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on 3 IDE Integrated Drive Electronics drive light On The hard drive CD or DVD drive is being accessed For more information about using num lock the internal keypad or an external keypad refer to the Documentation Library CD Hardware Guide Chapter 2 Pointing Device and Keyboard in the section Keypads ...

Page 11: ...topped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used press and hold for 4 seconds to turn off the notebook 2 Volume buttons 2 Adjust mute or restore system volume To mute or restore volume press both volume buttons at the same time 3 Display switch Turns off the notebook display if the notebook is closed while it is on This table describes default settings For information about changin...

Page 12: ...s Buttons 4 Provide quick access to Internet or network destinations 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 ...

Page 13: ...ction keys F2 through F4 and F7 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys 2 Fn key Combines with other keys to perform system tasks For example pressing the Fn F7 hotkeys decreases screen brightness and pressing the Fn F8 hotkeys increases screen brightness 3 Keypad keys 15 Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad For more information about using hotkeys or keypad keys refer t...

Page 14: ...1 8 Hardware Guide Identifying External Hardware Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Stereo speakers 2 Produce stereo sound ...

Page 15: ...power connector Connects an AC Adapter 2 USB connectors 2 Connect optional USB devices 3 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector 4 Keyboard mouse connector Connects an optional PS 2 keyboard or mouse 5 Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer ...

Page 16: ...ideo device such as a television or VCR 3 Vents for fan 2 Allows airflow to cool internal components ÄTo prevent overheating do not obstruct the vent Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a fabric such as bedding or clothing to block airflow 4 S video out jack Connects an optional S video device such as a television VCR or camcorder 5 RJ 45 network jack Connects a ne...

Page 17: ... internal components ÄTo prevent overheating do not obstruct the vent Do not allow a hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a fabric such as bedding or clothing to block airflow 3 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot 4 PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Card 5 Diskette drive Slot for a standard 3 5 inch di...

Page 18: ...ght Side Components 1 Battery bay Holds the battery pack 2 Optical drive bay Holds CD ROM CD RW DVD or DVD CD RW drive 3 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA compliant device 4 1394 Connector Connects an optional 1394 device ...

Page 19: ...and Mini PCI Compartments 1 Mini PCI personal computer interface compartment Supports an optional mini PCI board such as a modem board A modem board is included with some notebook models 2 Memory compartment Contains 2 memory slots for PC2100 compliant memory boards As shipped the memory compartment may contain 1 or 2 memory boards ...

Page 20: ...ate or troubleshoot the operating system 3 MultiPort agency approvals label models that ship with a wireless device only Lists the countries in which the wireless device has been approved 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...

Page 21: ...onents included with most notebook models Documentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard Components Documentation and Restore CDs 1 Documentation Library CD Includes the following guides Hardware Guide Software Guide Modem and Networking Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only Maintenance Shipping and Travel Troubleshooting Regulatory and Safety Notices 2 Restore CDs Contain the software p...

Page 22: ...cal 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 network jack The network cable has an 8 pin RJ 45 network connector at each end Power cords vary in appearance by region ...

Page 23: ... and Accessories 1 AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power 2 Country specific modem adapter included by region as required Adapts the modem cable to a non RJ 11 telephone jack 3 Japan specific outlet adapter Japan only Connects the AC Adapter to a 2 prong electrical outlet AC Adapters vary in appearance by region ...

Page 24: ...fter you release the TouchPad wait a few seconds and the cursor will stop moving Use the left 2 and right 3 TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right 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 windows as well as most a...

Page 25: ...ct or twice to double click an object Edge motion which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad Palm Check which helps prevent moving the cursor unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you type Other features such as mouse trails and mouse speed preferences are available To discover them look through the tabs in the Mouse Propert...

Page 26: ...inations of the Fn key 1 and one of the function keys or the esc key 2 The icons on the function keys F2 through F4 and F7 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on your notebook Shortcut keys access information about your notebook and provide a means to access Compaq help and support Identifying hotkeys and shortcut keys ...

Page 27: ...eys see Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands later in this chapter Default Function Hotkey Access Compaq Help and Support Fn F1 Turn a device in the optional MultiPort on or off Fn F2 Initiate Standby Fn F3 Switch display and image Fn F4 Decrease screen brightness Fn F7 Increase screen brightness Fn F8 Play or pause a CD Fn F9 Stop a CD Fn F10 Play the previous track on a CD Fn F11 Play the next track...

Page 28: ...example to use the Fn F8 hotkeys to increase screen brightness press scroll lock scroll lock F8 The key combination does not function on a USB keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands Access Compaq Help and Support Compaq Help and Support provides links to the Compaq Web site where you can Download the latest software and drivers for your notebook Open an online service event with a Compaq suppor...

Page 29: ...ff press the Fn F2 hotkeys to turn the device on When a device in the MultiPort is on press the Fn F2 hotkeys to turn the device off To send or receive messages turn the device on To conserve power turn the device off The status light on the MultiPort device is on when power is on and off when power is off Identifying the MultiPort status light The Fn F2 hotkeys are enabled by default but can be d...

Page 30: ...arrow keys to select Device Security then press enter 4 Select MultiPort Fn F2 The status of the device in the MultiPort is displayed at the bottom of the screen 5 To change the status of the device in the MultiPort press the Fn F2 hotkeys The device in the MultiPort will remain in whichever status is selected at the time that the Fn F2 hotkeys are disabled 6 To disable the Fn F2 hotkeys set the s...

Page 31: ...F3 hotkeys see the Software Guide Chapter 1 Power Management on this CD Switch Display and Image Fn F4 The Fn F4 hotkeys switch the image among display devices connected to the notebook For example if an external monitor is connected to the notebook pressing Fn F4 switches the image among the notebook display the external monitor display and a simultaneous display on both the notebook and the exte...

Page 32: ...ause the CD If you have paused a CD in the CD drive by pressing the Fn F9 hotkeys press the Fn F9 hotkeys again to resume the play Stop a CD Fn F10 If a CD is playing in the CD drive press the Fn F10 hotkeys to stop the CD Play Previous Track of a CD Fn F11 Press the Fn F11 hotkeys to select the previously played track of a CD that is playing in the CD drive Play Next Track of a CD Fn F12 Press th...

Page 33: ...s are set up each button opens your default Web browser and connects you to the default destination represented by the icon on the button Identifying the Easy Access buttons Button Name Default Assignment 1 Internet Opens your default Web browser to a personal Web page you can customize 2 Email Opens your default email application 3 Search Launches a search Web page that helps you find destination...

Page 34: ...n follow the instructions on the screen Learning More About the Digital Player A digital player application is included with your notebook Instructions for using the application are provided in the digital player Help file To access the Help file open the digital player window then select Help on the menu bar Use any one of the following methods to open the digital player window Press the digital ...

Page 35: ...s can be grouped into schemes When you select a scheme only the button assignments within that scheme are active Button assignments and schemes are set up changed or deleted in the Easy Access buttons window To access the Easy Access buttons window select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Easy Access Buttons icon For more information about using button assignments and schemes open th...

Page 36: ...ad Using the Internal Keypad The notebook keyboard contains 15 keys that can be used like the keys on an external keypad When the internal keypad is turned on each key on the internal keypad performs the functions indicated by the icon in the upper right corner of the key The standard functions of the internal keypad keys can still be accessed while the keypad is turned on Identifying the internal...

Page 37: ...ternal 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 the internal keypad off The num lock light 2 turns on under two conditions The internal keypad is on or An optional external keypad with num lock turned on is connected to the system Identifying the Fn and num lk keys and the num lock light ...

Page 38: ...Fn key is released the keypad keys return to their keypad functions Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently when num lock mode is on than when num lock mode is off For example When num lock mode is on most keypad keys type numbers When num lock mode is off most keypad keys function like arrow page up or page down keys When num lock mode on an external keypa...

Page 39: ...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 press F1 2 Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Device Options then press enter 3 Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot field To start up an external keypad with num lock mode turne...

Page 40: ... power if the AC Adapter is disconnected from the notebook Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how you work Keeping a battery pack in the notebook enables the battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected to external AC power and also protects your work in case of a power outage On the other hand a battery pack in the notebook slowly discharges when...

Page 41: ... turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack To insert a battery pack slide the battery pack into the battery 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 the battery pack ...

Page 42: ...pack charges whether or not the notebook is in use but charges faster when the notebook is off Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is much warmer or cooler than room temperature A battery pack normally charges in the notebook in about 2 hours While the battery pack is charging the battery light on the notebook is on The light turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Identifying the b...

Page 43: ...battery charge display may be inaccurate Charging an In Use Battery Pack To prolong battery life charge the battery pack only at room temperature Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of the battery charge display calibrate the battery pack If a battery pack has not been used for 1 month or more calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it For calibration instr...

Page 44: ...b Interpreting Charge Displays Most charge displays report battery status in both percent and time Estimated charge time remaining is only displayed when running on battery power Status is not displayed when on AC power The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues...

Page 45: ...itical Low Battery Condition If a low battery condition is not resolved the notebook enters a critical low battery condition the default is 3 percent of a full charge but is programmable by the user In a critical low battery condition If Hibernation is enabled and the notebook is on or in Standby the notebook initiates Hibernation If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in Standby the...

Page 46: ...ter to an external power source to resolve a low battery condition When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available Turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation insert a charged battery pack while the notebook is off or in Hibernation then turn on the notebook When No Power Source Is Available Initiate Hibernation Or save your work then shut down the notebook When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation If ...

Page 47: ...w to Calibrate Calibration requires 3 steps 1 Fully charge the battery pack 2 Fully discharge the battery pack 3 Fully recharge the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery 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 t...

Page 48: ...ance from your system during the discharge process The monitor will not turn 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 the battery light turns off indicat...

Page 49: ...ack 1 Leave the notebook connected to external AC power until the the battery pack is fully recharged The battery light turns off You can 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 To acce...

Page 50: ... devices you are not using that are not connected to an external power source Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using Use the Fn F7 and Fn F8 hotkeys to quickly lower and raise screen brightness as you need it Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers or use the volume buttons to quickly raise and lower system volume as you need it Turn off a device connected to the S video...

Page 51: ...gged for more than 2 weeks remove and store the battery pack ÄCAUTION To prevent damage to a battery pack do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time High temperatures which may be present in parked cars or some workplaces 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 Use the following ...

Page 52: ...s reached the end of its useful life do not dispose of it in general household waste In North America you can dispose of a battery pack by using the Compaq battery recycling program This program provides you with a postage paid battery pack mailer preaddressed to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled For more information call the telephone number listed for your location in the Worl...

Page 53: ...aq 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 see the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD Finding More Power Information For more information about using Standby and Hibernation conserving power setting power prefer...

Page 54: ...book For example a USB or 1394 drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB or 1394 connector on the notebook Hard drive functions can also be added with an optional microdrive PC Card For information about connecting a USB drive or other standard device see Chapter 6 External Device Connections in this guide For information about PC Cards see Chapter 7 Hardware Upgrades in the section Usin...

Page 55: ...es are often used to store or transport data A diskette drive is sometimes called a floppy disk drive or floppy drive Optical drives include CD and DVD drives Optical drives are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies DVD drives have the higher capacity The notebook can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table Optical drives vary by model Terms for D...

Page 56: ...s guide in the section Replacing the Hard Drive For information about other ways to use more than one hard drive in the system see Adding a Drive to the System earlier in this chapter Avoid exposing a notebook and its hard drive to devices with magnetic fields Products with magnetic fields include video and audio tape erasure products monitors and speakers Security devices with magnetic fields inc...

Page 57: ...4 4 Hardware Guide 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 ...

Page 58: ...d until it is fully extended 2 3 Position a CD or one sided DVD over the tray label side up 4 Gently press the disc onto the tray spindle 3 until the disc snaps into place Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc to position it over the tray spindle then press it downward into position 5 Close the media tray 4 Inserting a CD or DVD in...

Page 59: ...utward until it is fully extended 2 3 Remove the disc from the tray 3 by gently pushing down on the spindle while pulling up on the outer edges of the disc If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case Removing a CD or DVD from an optical drive when power is avai...

Page 60: ...p into the release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press gently on the paper clip until the media tray is released then pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2 3 Remove the disc from the tray 3 If the media tray is not fully extended tilt the disc as you remove it Handle the disc by the edges not the flat surfaces 4 Close the media tray 5 Place the disc in a protective case R...

Page 61: ...t clicks into place The media eject button extends when the diskette is correctly inserted Identifying the media eject button on a diskette drive Removing a Diskette To remove a diskette from the diskette drive 1 Press the media eject button on the drive to eject the diskette 2 Pull the diskette from the drive 3 Place the diskette in a protective case ...

Page 62: ...f Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive is in use 1 Briefly press the power button to exit Standby or Hibernation 2 Restart the notebook For more information about Standby and Hibernation see the Software Guide Chapter 1 Power Management on this CD Displaying Media Contents Autorun sometimes called autoplay or auto insert notification is a feature of the operating system A...

Page 63: ...when autorun is enabled press the shift key as you insert the CD Displaying the Contents of a Medium If autorun is disabled and the contents of a medium are not displayed when you insert it you can display the contents manually 1 Select Start Run then type explorer x where X the drive designation of the drive containing the medium 2 Press enter A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that ...

Page 64: ...urity wand Clean a CD or DVD only with a disc cleaning kit Disc cleaning kits are available from most electronics retailers Finding More Drive Software Information All the software 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 d...

Page 65: ...in some applications For information about application volume features refer to the application documentation Using the Volume Buttons To adjust volume using the volume buttons To decrease volume press the decrease volume button 1 To increase volume press the increase volume button 2 To mute or restore volume press both buttons at the same time Identifying the volume buttons ...

Page 66: ... and Audio Devices 2 Select the Volume tab 3 Select the check box for Place Volume Icon in the Task Bar 4 Select the OK button To adjust volume using the volume control icon select the icon on the taskbar then To increase or decrease volume click the slide bar then drag it upward or downward To mute or restore volume select or clear the Mute check box ...

Page 67: ...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 jack the internal speakers are disabled Identifying the internal speakers ...

Page 68: ... The microphone jack 1 supports a single sound channel monaural external microphone The audio out jack 2 sometimes called the line out jack connects a headset headphones or powered stereo speakers It is also used to connect the audio functions of an audio video device such as a television or VCR Identifying audio jacks ...

Page 69: ...ophone the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved Using the Audio Out Jack ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones or a headset ÄCAUTION To prevent possible damage to an external device do not plug a single sound channel monaural plug into the audio out jack When connecting a device to the audio out jack 2 Use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug For...

Page 70: ...age than a composite video connection Connecting an S Video Device Connecting the Audio The S video out jack supports video signals only If you are setting up a configuration that combines audio and video functions such as playing a movie from a DVD to a television you will need a standard audio cable available from most television computer or electronics retailers Plug either end of the audio cab...

Page 71: ...l need a standard S video cable available from most television computer or electronics retailers Plug either end of the S video cable into the notebook S video out jack Plug the other end of the cable into the video input not the video output jack on the external device Identifying the S video out jack on the notebook ...

Page 72: ... or On the ATI Displays tab in Windows press the TV Power button then select the OK button To access the ATI Displays tab select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes icon Display icon Select the Settings tab press the Advanced button then select the ATI Displays tab The 3 methods for turning a video device on and off are interchangeable For example if you turned off a connected device in Wind...

Page 73: ... 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 select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes icon Display icon Select the Settings tab press the Advanced button then select the ATI Displays tab 2 Select the TV Header then select the Format tab 3 Sel...

Page 74: ...facturer s Web site To connect a standard external device to the notebook 1 If you are connecting a powered device be sure the device is turned off 2 Connect the device to a jack or connector on the notebook 3 If you are connecting a powered device plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet 4 Turn on the device If a properly connected external monitor or other display device does...

Page 75: ...ices Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system Powered hubs must be connected to external power Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB connector on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub The USB connectors support USB 1 1 and earlier devices Some USB devices may require additional support software which is usually inc...

Page 76: ... Computer Setup Computer Setup is a non Windows utility For more information about using Computer Setup see the Software Guide Chapter 4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics on this CD 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 press...

Page 77: ...its per second Mbps The infrared port supports low speed connections up to 115 kilobits per second Kbps as well as high speed connections up to 4 Mbps Infrared performance may vary with the performance of infrared peripherals the distance and angle between infrared devices and the applications used Infrared signals are sent through an invisible beam of infrared light and require an unobstructed li...

Page 78: ...Be sure that the optical drive media tray is closed Shield the ports from direct sunlight flashing incandescent light and energy saving fluorescent light Be sure that no signals from a remote control or other wireless device such as a cell phone aims at either port During the transmission do not move either device and do not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam Avoiding Standby While Usin...

Page 79: ...curity Information For information about modem or network connections refer on this CD to the Modem and Networking guide For information about modem commands including instructions for using them see the Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide on this CD For information about using a wireless communication device refer to the documentation included with the device For more information a...

Page 80: ... Travel guide on this CD 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 both Type I and Type II 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Cards PC Cards can be used to add modem sound card memory storage and digital camera functions to the notebook PC Smart C...

Page 81: ...rivers for your operating system Do not install other software such as card services socket services or enablers that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer Inserting a PC Card ÄCAUTION To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors Use minimal pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted 1 Hold the PC Card label sid...

Page 82: ...s power even when it is not in use To conserve power stop a PC Card when you are not using it 1 To stop a PC Card 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 the PC Card press the PC Card eject button 1 3 Gently pull out the card 2 Removing a PC Card ...

Page 83: ...ile If you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file To display the amount of RAM in the system select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System General tab To display the amount of free space on your hard drive Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop then select your hard drive ...

Page 84: ...he battery pack before installing a memory board ÄCAUTION To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic components Before beginning this procedure discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object For more information about preventing electrostatic damage see the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD 1 Be sure that you have followed the instruction...

Page 85: ...7 6 Hardware Guide 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 ...

Page 86: ...ide 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 The notebook supports upgrades for PC2100 compliant 128 Megabyte 256 Megabyte or 512 Megabyte DDR memory boards ...

Page 87: ...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 ...

Page 88: ...8 Align the tabs on the memory compartment cover with the cover slots on the notebook 9 Tilt the cover downward until it is seated 1 10 Reinsert and tighten the screw that secures the cover to the notebook 2 Closing the memory compartment ...

Page 89: ... from the hard drive bay Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on in Standby or in Hibernation To verify that the notebook is off and not in Hibernation 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...

Page 90: ...Guide 7 11 5 To remove the hard drive slide the drive about 0 25 inch 6 35 mm while it is still in the hard drive bay to disconnect the connectors then pull the drive out of the bay Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay ...

Page 91: ...dware Guide Hardware Upgrades 6 To insert the hard drive set the drive into the bay then slide it approximately 0 25 inch 6 35 mm until the connectors are seated Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay ...

Page 92: ...t installing removing or operating an optional mini PCI or MultiPort device refer to the documentation included with the device If your notebook shipped with an installed mini PCI or MultiPort device this documentation is included with the notebook For information about the light on a MultiPort device turning a MultiPort device on and off with hotkeys or enabling or disabling a MultiPort device in...

Page 93: ...ons Operating Environment Dimension U S Metric Height 1 5 in 3 8 cm Width 12 9 in 32 8 cm Depth 10 5 in 26 67 cm Factor U S Metric Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Nonoperating 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 10 000 ft 3 048 m Nonoperating 30 000 ft 9 144 m ...

Page 94: ...Power Rating Operating voltage 100 240 VAC RMS Operating current 1 5 A RMS Operating frequency range 50 to 60 Hz AC When powered by a DC source 18 5V MAX This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vms ...

Page 95: ...eling on a CD 4 10 disabled 4 10 setting preferences 4 10 B battery bay inserting battery pack into 3 2 removing battery pack from 3 2 battery charge information displays in Windows 3 5 increasing accuracy of 3 4 interpreting 3 5 battery light 1 3 battery packs 3 1 to 3 14 calibrating 3 8 to 3 10 charging 3 3 to 3 5 charging a new pack 3 4 charging an in use battery 3 4 displaying charge informati...

Page 96: ...nal connecting 5 6 6 1 switching image to 2 8 caps lock light 1 4 card and socket services PC Card optional 7 2 card See board memory PC Card optional CD audio hotkeys for 2 9 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 4 9 canceling autorun while inserting 4 10 inserting 4 5 removing power available 4 6 removing power unavailable 4 7 See also CD drive optional media drive CD drive optional avo...

Page 97: ...dimensions notebook 8 1 disc defined 4 2 inserting 4 5 removing 4 6 See also CD DVD media drive disc drive See CD drive optional drives DVD drive optional disk drive optional avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 4 9 defined 4 2 high capacity 4 2 disk diskette avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 4 9 defined 4 2 displaying contents of 4 9 inserting 4 8 removing 4 8 See also media ...

Page 98: ... Access buttons 2 10 to 2 12 changing default email application 2 11 custom assignments and schemes 2 12 using default settings 2 10 electrostatic discharge ESD 7 5 email using Easy Access button to open 2 10 enablers PC Card optional 7 2 environmental specifications 8 1 ESD electrostatic discharge 7 5 Explorer Internet accessing 2 11 as default browser 2 10 external devices optional connecting di...

Page 99: ...uring critical low battery condition 3 6 initiating 1 5 high capacity disk drive 4 2 hotkey commands decrease brightness 2 9 increase brightness 2 9 initiate Standby 2 8 play next on audio CD 2 9 play or pause audio CD 2 9 play previous on audio CD 2 9 Quick Reference 2 4 stop audio CD 2 9 switch image 2 8 turn MultiPort device on or off 2 6 See also hotkeys hotkeys 2 3 to 2 9 disabling Fn F2 2 6 ...

Page 100: ...1 7 hotkeys 2 3 to 2 9 internal keypad 2 13 Microsoft logo 1 6 shortcut 2 3 to 2 9 Windows application 1 6 See also latch display release power button switch display keyboard external optional disables numeric keypad on notebook 2 13 entering hotkey commands from 2 5 USB 6 3 L label Certificate of Authenticity 1 14 MultiPort agency approvals 1 14 serial number 1 14 system 1 14 language choosing in...

Page 101: ...cting 5 5 6 1 microphone jack 5 4 Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 11 Microsoft logo keys 1 6 modem cable 1 16 country specific adapter 1 17 Modem and Networking guide 1 15 Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only 1 15 monitor external optional switching display to or from 2 8 monitor external optional connector 1 9 MultiBoot 4 11 MultiPort status light 2 6 turning device on or off 2 6 MultiPort ...

Page 102: ... services 7 2 inserting 7 2 PC SmartCard Reader optional 7 1 stopping and removing 7 3 Types I and II 7 1 using 7 1 to 7 3 zoomed video 7 1 peripherals connecting disconnecting 6 1 See also connector s jack port infrared specific types of devices pointing device s on TouchPad models 2 1 to 2 2 setting preferences 2 2 port infrared 1 12 6 4 See also connector s jack power conservation settings 3 12...

Page 103: ...5 Quick Reference to commands 2 4 sleep button Windows 2 8 slot s memory 7 4 PC Card optional 7 1 security cable 6 6 socket services PC Card optional 7 2 software autorun autoplay auto insert notification 4 9 Computer Setup 2 6 6 3 default email 2 10 infrared 6 4 Internet Explorer 2 10 Outlook Express 2 10 Power Meter Windows 3 5 Windows Product Key Number 1 14 Software Guide 1 15 speakers externa...

Page 104: ...rovals label 1 14 operating environment specifications 8 1 Troubleshooting guide 1 15 Type I and II PC Cards 7 1 U USB adding a drive 4 1 connectors 1 9 devices connecting 6 2 drive defined 4 2 legacy support 6 3 V VCR optional 6 1 audio out jack 5 4 connecting 5 5 6 1 switching image to 2 8 vents rear panel 1 10 video capture board 2 8 video device optional composite video vs S video 5 6 connecti...

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