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A Look at the Notebook

Getting Started

2–13

Bottom Components

Identifying bottom components

The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label 

9

 may vary 

by model and configuration.

Bottom Components

1

MultiBay recess

Provides a grip area for removing an 
optional MultiBay device from the 
MultiBay.

2

MultiBay release latch

Releases an optional MultiBay device 
from the MultiBay.

3

System label

Provides regulatory information about 
the notebook.

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Содержание Evo N610c Series

Страница 1: ...ument Part Number 279359 001 July 2002 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software identify the exterior components of the notebook find and install the latest versions of Compaq software and find additional information and support ...

Страница 2: ...ed herein may be 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 cons...

Страница 3: ...the Notebook Display Components 2 1 Pointing Device Components 2 2 Pointing Stick Model 2 2 TouchPad Model 2 3 Dual Pointing Device Model 2 4 Top Components 2 5 Speakers and Memory Compartment 2 5 Lights 2 6 Buttons Keys and Switches 2 8 Left Side Components 2 9 Right Side Components 2 10 Front Panel Components 2 11 Rear Panel Components 2 12 Bottom Components 2 13 Additional Standard Components 2...

Страница 4: ...hnical Support 3 3 Updating Compaq Software 3 4 Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD 3 5 Preparing to Update Software 3 5 Displaying ROM Information in Computer Setup 3 6 Downloading Software from Compaq 3 6 Downloading System ROM 3 7 Downloading Other SoftPaqs 3 8 Restoring Software 3 9 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System 3 10 Index ...

Страница 5: ... or damage to the components during initial setup Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power Run the notebook on external AC power not on battery power throughout initial setup Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port Replicator 1 Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet then connect the notebook to exter...

Страница 6: ...er 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 notebook to external power 2 Open the notebook by sliding the display release latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2 Opening the notebook ...

Страница 7: ...n the notebook When the notebook is turned on The power standby light 2 turns on 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 You are prompted to begin software setup ...

Страница 8: ... electrical outlet Do not shut down the notebook Do not remove or insert a drive After you begin initial software setup you must complete the entire process Setup time varies depending on notebook configuration If you are prompted to select a language or operating system choose carefully and keep in mind the following facts The languages and operating system that you do not choose will be deleted ...

Страница 9: ...mpaq Software icon is on the desktop Select Setup Compaq Software icon Next Select the check box for the application you want to install Clear check boxes for preloaded software you do not want to install In Windows XP Professional select Start All Programs Setup Compaq Software icon Next Select the check box for the application you want to install Clear check boxes for preloaded software you do n...

Страница 10: ...t the notebook is provided on this CD in the Safety Comfort Guide ÅWARNING This is a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules For more Class B information refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices To reduce the risk of personal injury electric shock fire or damage to the equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug It is an important safety feature Plug the pow...

Страница 11: ...utting down the notebook For more information about using Hibernation refer to the Software Guide Power chapter on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook To verify that Hibernation is enabled In Windows 2000 Professional select Start Settings Control Panel Power Options icon Hibernate tab Make sure that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected In Windows XP Professional ...

Страница 12: ...e Notebook Display Components Identifying display components 1 Display release latch Opens the notebook 2 MultiPort Supports an optional USB enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth 802 11 wireless LAN or PC Smart Card Reader module ...

Страница 13: ...inting stick components 1 EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse 3 Scroll pointing stick button Functions like the scroll button on an external mouse ...

Страница 14: ...Pad components 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse ...

Страница 15: ...n the screen 2 Left and right pointing stick buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse 3 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse ...

Страница 16: ...2 5 Top Components Speakers and Memory Compartment Identifying the speakers and memory compartment 1 Stereo speakers 2 Produce stereo sound 2 Memory expansion compartment Contains 2 memory expansion slots for optional memory expansion boards ...

Страница 17: ...2 6 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebook ...

Страница 18: ...ble power source reaches a critical low battery condition while Hibernation is disabled 5 Battery light On A battery pack is charging Blinking A battery pack which is the only available power source has reached a low battery condition 6 IDE Integrated Drive Electronics drive light On One of the following drives is being accessed Hard drive in the hard drive bay Optional hard drive CD drive DVD dri...

Страница 19: ...tinations or to software applications or data files in the system 3 Power switch Turns the notebook on or off or resumes from Hibernation 4 Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Display release latch recesses 2 Secure the display when it is closed 6 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu This table describes default settings For more information abou...

Страница 20: ...nts Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow blanket rug or thick clothing may block airflow 2 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive 3 PC Card slots 2 Support optional Type I or Type II 32 bit CardBus or 16 bit PC Cards 4 PC Card eject buttons 2 Top button Ejects an optional PC Card from the top PC Card slot Bottom button Ejects an optional PC Card from the bottom PC Card slot ...

Страница 21: ...ight Side Components Identifying right side components 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook 2 MultiBay Supports an optional MultiBay device such as a drive or battery pack 3 RJ 11 jack Connects the modem cable ...

Страница 22: ...h as a pillow rug or thick clothing may block airflow 3 Volume buttons 2 Adjust system volume To mute or restore volume press both volume buttons at the same time 4 Stereo speaker headphone line out jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones headset or television audio Internal speakers are muted when a headphone is connected to the line out jack 5 Microphone Inputs single channel s...

Страница 23: ...o connect a keyboard and a mouse at the same time use an optional Y adapter 3 Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device such as an external diskette drive bay 4 USB connectors 2 Connect optional USB devices 5 RJ 45 jack Connects a network cable 6 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector 7 Serial connector Connects an optional serial devic...

Страница 24: ...e of Authenticity label 9 may vary by model and configuration Bottom Components 1 MultiBay recess Provides a grip area for removing an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay 2 MultiBay release latch Releases an optional MultiBay device from the MultiBay 3 System label Provides regulatory information about the notebook ...

Страница 25: ... 7 Hard drive bay Secures the primary hard drive in the hard drive bay 8 Modem agency approvals label Lists the countries in which the modem has been approved for use You will need this information to use the modem while traveling internationally 9 Certificate of Authenticity label Contains your Product Key number which will be needed to update or troubleshoot your operating system Mini PCI Periph...

Страница 26: ...dware configuration ordered The following illustration and table identify the standard external components included with most notebook models This illustration does not include printed documentation or components such as the hard drive and primary battery pack which ship inside notebook bays identified in previous sections Identifying additional standard components ...

Страница 27: ... specific modem adapter included with internal modem models by region as required Adapts the modem cable to a non RJ 11 telephone jack 4 Network cable Connects the notebook to an Ethernet network jack The network cable has an 8 pin RJ 45 connector at each end 5 AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power 6 Weight saver Protects the MultiBay and reduces notebook weight when a MultiBay device is not in...

Страница 28: ...Guidelines Advanced Users Only Maintenance Shipping and Travel Troubleshooting Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety Comfort Guide 9 QuickRestore kit Contains the software preinstalled on the notebook Bag containing 2 spare pointing stick caps pointing stick and dual pointing device models only Replace worn pointing stick cap Additional Standard Components Continued ...

Страница 29: ...using keyboard features and drives connecting external equipment and upgrading the notebook Feature guides on these topics Software Guide describes Compaq software including details about power and security features Modem and Networking guide provides details about modem connections and equipment Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only contains modem commands and programming information Maint...

Страница 30: ...rt the Documentation Library CD into the CD drive If autorun is enabled the reference library menu will appear on the screen this may take a few seconds If autorun is enabled go to step 2 If autorun is disabled select Start Run Type X CompaqPortable exe where X is your CD drive designation then select the OK button 2 Select the guide you want to read from the reference library menu 3 If prompted a...

Страница 31: ... on the bottom of the notebook See Chapter 2 A Look at the Notebook for the location of the serial number label Purchase date on your invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages that have displayed Type of printer connected Operating system version number and registration number To view these numbers access the Control Panel System General tab Configuration or diagnostic inf...

Страница 32: ...e Prepare for any software update by identifying your notebook type series or family and model Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook The notebook system ROM Read Only Memory stores the BIOS Basic Input Output System The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports su...

Страница 33: ... Compaq authorized dealer reseller or service provider Preparing to Update Software To access software updates from the Compaq Web site the following information will be needed The product category is Notebook The product family name and series number are printed in the lower left corner of the display bezel More complete model information is provided on the serial number label on the bottom of th...

Страница 34: ...n instructions press F1 2 Select the File menu System Information The system ROM information is displayed 3 To exit Computer Setup without changing any settings use the arrow keys to select File Ignore Changes and Exit then follow the instructions on the screen After Computer Setup closes the notebook restarts in Windows Downloading Software from Compaq Most software at the Compaq Web site is pack...

Страница 35: ...wn the notebook Do not remove or insert a drive To download and install a system ROM 1 Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook For home and small office products or corporate products visit http www compaq com support 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the system ROM you want to download 3 At the download area a Write down the information date...

Страница 36: ... compaq com support 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update 3 At the download area select the software you want and follow the downloading instructions on the Web page 4 When the download is complete open Windows Explorer 5 In Windows Explorer select My Computer the hard drive designation usually drive C Compaq 6 In the Compaq folder select the name or numbe...

Страница 37: ...the original factory settings Software you installed after the initial software setup including drivers applications or utilities will be erased For information about using a QuickRestore CD to start up the notebook refer to the documentation included with the QuickRestore kit ÄCAUTION To prevent an unsuccessful restoration use QuickRestore only while the notebook is connected to reliable external...

Страница 38: ...enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives and PC Cards ÄCAUTION Replacing an operating system enhanced by Compaq with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all Compaq enhancements In some cases the loss of these enhancements may result in an unresponsive system In other cases complete USB support ...

Страница 39: ...6 battery release latch 2 14 buttons standby 2 8 volume 2 11 See also key latch switch C cable AC Adapter 1 2 DC 2 12 modem 2 16 modem vs network 2 16 network 2 16 cap replacing pointing stick 2 17 caps lock light 2 7 CD Compaq Support Software CD 3 5 Documentation Library 3 1 QuickRestore kit 3 9 CD drive optional 2 7 Certificate of Authenticity label 1 4 commands modem 3 1 Compaq Help and Suppor...

Страница 40: ...l closing 2 8 opening 1 2 docking base optional using during initial setup 1 1 Documentation Library CD documents provided 2 17 viewing 3 2 drives diskette drive light 2 7 IDE drive light 2 7 replacing with weight saver 2 16 DVD drive optional 2 7 E EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Stick See pointing device electrostatic discharge 3 2 ergonomic information 1 6 external diskette drive bay optional 2 7 exte...

Страница 41: ...Certificate of Authenticity 1 4 modem agency approvals 2 14 serial number 2 14 system 2 13 language choosing during initial setup 1 4 latch battery release 2 14 display release 1 2 MultiBay release 2 13 See also buttons key switch light battery 1 3 2 7 caps lock 2 7 diskette drive 2 7 IDE drive 2 7 num lock 2 7 power standby 1 3 2 7 scroll lock 2 7 M Maintenance Shipping and Travel guide 3 1 manua...

Страница 42: ... pointing device replacing pointing stick cap 2 17 power connector DC connecting AC Adapter 1 2 devices supported 2 12 power cord 1 2 2 15 power switch default functions 2 8 turning on the computer with 1 3 power standby light 2 7 problems and solutions addressed in Troubleshooting guide 3 1 Product Key number 2 14 PS 2 connector See keyboard pointing device PS 2 connector Q QuickRestore kit 2 17 ...

Страница 43: ...ing system See also software updates Software Guide 3 1 software updates downloading from Compaq 3 6 standby button default functions 2 8 SuperDisk drive optional 2 7 support accessing Compaq Help and Support 1 6 S video jack 2 12 switch display 2 8 power 1 3 2 8 See also buttons key latch system information obtaining 3 3 system label 2 13 system ROM Read Only Memory defined 3 4 determining curren...

Страница 44: ...Index 6 Getting Started Index W weight saver 2 16 Windows application key 2 8 worldwide telephone numbers 3 3 Z Zip drive optional 2 7 ...

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