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1. 1 Save your work and exit all open programs 2 Shut down the Windows operating system by selecting the Start menu from the taskbar Select the Turn Off Computer icon then select the Turn Off button Your Notebook will turn itself off 3 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Power Button Functionality When your Notebook is on pressing the Power button places your Notebook in Hibernation mode Did you know Hibernation is a state of no power consumption When your Notebook enters this mode the contents of the memory are saved to the hard disk and your Notebook powers off The settings for the Power button are as follows E Press and release the Power button once to enter Hibernation mode m Press and hold down the Power button to shut down your Notebook Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 5 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Using Battery Power WARNING Your Notebook contains a lithium ion battery pack Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and chemical burns Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts dispose of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 140 F 60 C Replace only with the Compag battery pack specified for your Notebook Did you know The battery charges whether your Notebook is on or off It continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected
2. This feature is not available on all operating system platforms 6 12 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Fixing a Low Battery Condition Tip If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended S period of time Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use A low battery condition exists when the battery has less than 10 percent of its power remaining This section will show you how to correct a low battery condition and what to do if your Notebook loses all battery power When your Notebook loses all battery power it begins Hibernation a process that cannot be interrupted If Hibernation has begun you must allow your Notebook to finish saving your information and shut off automatically before you try to correct the low battery condition The availability of an AC wall outlet will determine which solution you should use to correct a low battery condition Use one of the following options E Connect the AC Adapter M Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One E Suspend Your Work Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 13 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Connect the AC Adapter This solution allows you to continue working without being interrupted and simultaneously charges the drained battery You don t have to turn off your Notebook before connecting th
3. 0 3 15 Power On Password 0 cee eeeee 3 15 Common Tasks S Video Connection cece eee 4 2 Switching Between Displays 4 2 Connecting and Enabling S Video 4 3 Software and Hardware 0 cece eee eee 4 5 Adding and Removing Software 4 5 Installing Hardware Devices 4 6 Upgrading your Notebook s Memory 4 6 NMIOGCI POA E E 4 10 Connecting a Modem Cable 4 10 Connecting a Network Cable 4 12 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Contents 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive CD Or DVD DIYO 6 so cis 2 tinha 84 eo dwedmn nes 5 2 Ins rting a DISC oo tsa s wees Conde ree dese od 5 2 Removine a DISC casa nce s ead eaes onde baked 5 3 Manually Ejecting a Disc 005 5 4 Audio CDs and DVD Video Discs 5 5 Playing Audio CDs 0 0 0 0 eee eee 5 5 Playing Non DVD Video Discs 5 6 DVDS EEEE EEEE EEEE TEETE EE 5 7 Using the DVD Player 005 5 7 On Screen Controls 000 0c ee eee 5 7 Identifying Your DVD Region Setting 5 8 CD RW Basics 2 4 2 36405066 02 tenes ar cence 5 10 Installing CD RW Software 5 10 Accessing CD RW Software User Information 6 5c eo nde ae ew eee ware ELp 5 11 Using CD RW Software 20055 5 12 Pr
4. Q Tip The battery will lose its charge if not used for a long time Inserting and Removing the Battery To insert the main battery into the battery compartment follow these steps 1 Turn your Notebook bottom side up 2 Slide the Battery Release Switch outward Lift up the battery door 3 Position the battery so that the battery label faces downward 4 Insert the battery front edge first into the keyed battery compartment 3 6 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook 5 Gently push down on the battery door until it snaps into place See also Components on Underside in Chapter 2 of this guide for help in locating the Battery Release Switch To remove the battery complete the following steps 1 Save your files 2 If the AC adapter is not connected turn off your Notebook 3 Turn your Notebook bottom side up and slide the Battery Release Switch on the underside of your Notebook outward Lift up the battery door 4 Slide the battery out of the battery compartment Q Note The battery door will not close easily if the battery is inserted incorrectly Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 7 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Charging the Battery iS See also Battery Care in Chapter 6 of this guide To charge the battery insert the battery in the battery compartment and connect your Notebook to AC power Leave your Notebook plugged into the electri
5. Audio CDs and DVD Video Discs In this section you ll learn how to play audio and video discs with your Notebook This section covers E Playing Audio CDs E Playing Non DVD Video Discs Playing Audio CDs Did you know You can also use the function keys to play an audio CD These keys are shown in Function Key Combinations in Chapter 2 of this guide To play an audio CD insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive After a few seconds the Windows Media Player opens and the disc automatically starts playing If disc play does not start automatically complete the following Steps 1 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Windows Media Player 2 Click the Play button to begin playing the CD 3 Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD To remove the disc from the drive click the Eject button on the CD or DVD drive Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 5 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing Non DVD Video Discs To play a video disc insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive After a few seconds the disc automatically starts playing If disc play does not start automatically complete the following steps 1 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Windows Media Player 2 Select File and then Open from the Windows Media Player menu 3 Click the Look in tab 4 Locate and double click the CD Drive icon You should see a list of files and file folders 5 Double click
6. Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 15 Presario 700 Series 7 Preventive Maintenance Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping the vents free from dust promotes longevity and higher performance If Notebook components are not cleaned periodically the probability of system failure increases The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions for the maintenance and care of your Notebook This chapter covers the following main topic mM External Care of Your Notebook 7 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 7 1 Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance External Care of Your Notebook This section covers Cleaning the Exterior of your Notebook Cleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the Display Screen Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the External Mouse Caring for Your Notebook Cleaning the Exterior of your Notebook CAUTION When you shut down your Notebook the power turns off However some electrical currents may still be flowing through the Notebook To completely disconnect power from the Notebook unplug the power and modem cables from the wall outlets and remove the battery Use a damp lint free cloth to clean the keyboard the Notebook s exterior and other external parts on your Notebook CAUTION Do not use household cleaning solvents because they will damage the finish on your Notebook 7 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance C
7. When you are prompted to fill out the e mail form ensure that you include the following information before submitting the form mM Product name and model Serial number Date of purchase Brief description of the problem Your e mail address Your online service request will be handled using e mail between you and your assigned Compaq support specialist Gi Did you know If your Notebook is unable to connect to the Internet for online technical support you can contact Compaq by telephone See your Warranty Statement for details Helpful Hints If you encounter minor problems with your Notebook display or software see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action Ensure that your Notebook is plugged into the AC adapter and that the adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet Ensure that your Notebook is turned on and the Power light or icon is lit Adjust the brightness and contrast controls of the display E Remove any floppy disks from the floppy drive before turning on your Notebook Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 8 5 Presario 700 Series Solutions Finding Solutions Quickly 8 6 To help you find a solution quickly see the Solution Tables section The information in the tables is divided into three columns 1 Symptom Describes the symptom or warning that indicates a problem 2 Problem Identifies one or more reasons why the symptom occu
8. WE Battery Calibration 6 6 mM Power Management 6 10 After you have read this chapter you will be able to complete the following tasks E Increase the length of battery operating time E Correct a low battery condition WE Store your battery M Recycle your battery Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 1 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Battery Care Using the Battery When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient the battery becomes the lifeline of your Notebook In this section you will become familiar with the following m Using the Battery WE Storing the Battery M Recycling the Battery WARNING If your Notebook contains a lithium battery pack improper handling of the battery pack may result in fire and chemical burns Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts dispose of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 140 F 60 C Replace only with the Compag battery pack specified for your Notebook See also Using Battery Power in Chapter 3 of this guide for inserting removing and charging your battery Tip For safety reasons when operating under AC power Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed This ensures that you have a charged battery when you need it 6 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Checking Battery Power To determine the amount of remaining battery power double clic
9. Your Notebook computer allows you to listen to your favorite music ai and on selected models watch your gt favorite movies almost anywhere you go f y To help you understand what options lie at your fingertips and how to use these options this chapter covers the following main topics mM CD or DVD Drive 5 2 mM Audio CDs and DVD Video Discs 5 5 mM DVDs 5 7 mM CD RW Basics 5 11 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 1 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD Drive In this section you will learn how to insert and remove CDs and DVDs This section covers E Inserting a Disc M Removing a Disc E Manually Ejecting a Disc Inserting a Disc To load a disc into the disc drive complete the following steps CAUTION Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc and could potentially damage the drive 1 Press the Eject button located on the front of the drive 2 Remove a disc from its protective case holding the disc by its center hole and outer edge to avoid touching the surface 3 Place the disc label side up unless it is a double sided DVD into the round area of the tray Gently press the disc down onto the center spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place lt Se ge 5 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive CAUTION Before closing the disc tray ensure that the disc
10. 4 Click OK and close the Control Panel window Avoid pressing these keys when pressing the Backspace or Enter keys Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 8 17 Solutions Memory and PC Cards Insufficient memory message is displayed All available memory is used by open programs and memory is needed for the desired task Close one or more programs and retry If this does not solve the problem restart Windows to recover additional memory Your Notebook does not recognize the PC Card PC Card is not fully inserted in the slot or is upside down The PC Card device driver is not installed PC Card may not be supported by Windows Remove the card and gently reinsert it Refer to the manufacturer s documentation for details Install the device driver Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact the PC Card manufacturer Review the PC Card packaging to verify that the PC Card is compatible or contact the manufacturer directly Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts Some of these terms are used in this guide 1394 port A type of connector anti virus software A for plugging in peripherals such program that detects and in as digital camcorders with many cases repairs the damage extremely fast d
11. Did you know Returning to information saved in Hibernation takes longer than returning to information saved in Sleep but is faster than returning to your information manually after restarting your Notebook CAUTION Although Sleep mode maintains system information and open files you will lose any unsaved information if you turn off your Notebook before you end the Sleep mode Starting and Ending Power Modes The following table shows you how to start and end the various power modes of your Notebook Did you know Your Notebook automatically goes into Hibernation if your battery is low or after one hour of Sleep When your notebook is on AC power it does not go into Hibernation Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 11 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Put your Notebook to Sleep manually Wake your Notebook from Sleep manually Put your Notebook into Hibernation manually Wake your Notebook from Hibernation manually Press the Fn F4 keys To use Windows to put your Notebook to Sleep click the Start button and select the Standby option from the shut down menus Press any key Press the Power button once To use Windows to put your Notebook into Hibernation click the Start button and select the Hibernate option from the shut down menus Press the Power O button once Power light blinks Power light stays on Power light is off Power light stays on
12. folder Visualizing the hierarchy is useful for copying and moving files You can open the folder that contains the file you want to move or copy click and drag the file to a new folder and then drop it in To find Windows Explorer click the Start button and point to Programs You can create a shortcut to Windows Explorer Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary Windows taskbar The gray bar running along the bottom of the screen when your computer completes startup The Start button is on the left side of the taskbar and the systray a tray with icons and the computer clock is on the right Programs that are running but minimized into icons are displayed in the middle of the taskbar wizard Part of a program that guides you through a complex process such as signing up with an Internet service provider or posting a Web site to a server Most programs on CD ROMs have wizards to guide you through the installation process World Wide Web A system of Internet servers that support documents formatted in HTML See also HTML X XGA Extended Graphics Array A video display standard that offers greater resolution and color depth than VGA as well as better graphics performance than SVGA See also SVGA 21 Glossary Z zipped file A file that has been squeezed to a smaller size by compression software such as WinZip An archive group of related files that are zipped toge
13. mouse button Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key then the Alt key and then the Delete key simultaneously to close a program that is locked not responding Use Ctrl Alt Delete a second time to shut down a computer that is locked Unsaved data is erased from memory When the computer restarts it displays an error message that Windows was not properly shut down and it scans the hard disk for errors cursor The blinking vertical line on the screen that indicates where the next character displays when you type D data Information that can be processed by a computer See also digital database A collection of similar data that is designed for easy retrieval of information Glossary dedicated line A telephone line that is always connected to the modem inside the computer to provide constant access to the Internet A separate telephone line is used for phone calls See also modem default The option that the software automatically chooses for you when you do not indicate a choice yourself For example when you print a document the Print dialog box asks which pages to print the default is All and how many copies to print the default is 1 You can change the settings and you can designate the new settings as the default defragmenting The rearrangement of files and unused space on your hard disk
14. the floppy Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 8 13 Presario 700 Series Solutions Games and Internet Game frequently stops responding or locks up Minimum hardware or software requirements set by manufacturer are not met Game was not set up properly when installed Review the game packaging or call the game s manufacturer to verify the minimum hardware and software requirements Re install the program noting any settings and default selections that pertain to your Notebook and restart the game Cannot connect to the Internet Internet service provider ISP account is not set up properly Modem is not set up properly Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for assistance Reconnect the modem verifying the telephone line to wall jack connection Refer to the Compaq Getting Started poster Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions If no dial tone is Verify that all found another telephone handsets telephone handset on the same line are on the same line is on the receiver not on the receiver Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 8 15 Presario 700 Series Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad Keyboard commands or keystrokes are not recognized by your Notebook Fn Num Lk or Shift Num Lk does not turn the internal NumLock on When typing some of the letter keys return numbers to the scree
15. using keywords or phrases See also database secure Web site A Web site that encrypts data to protect it from unauthorized use When you purchase items over the Internet you are asked to type your name mailing address e mail address and credit card information on an electronic form Sending information to a secure Web site is comparable to giving it over the telephone when you order from a catalog But never send your social security number over the Internet Criminals can steal your identity with your social security number See also encrypt Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary serial port A small connector on the back of the computer or keyboard for plugging in a thin cable attached to a serial device such as a mouse Serial devices transfer data one bit at a time through a data wire The serial cable has two wires for bidirectional communication sending and receiving information simultaneously See also digital and parallel port shareware Software you can try before you buy After a trial period usually 30 days the program uninstalls unless you pay for it You can download shareware from the Internet See also software shortcut An icon on the Windows desktop that you double click to launch a program 17 Glossary shortcut menu A menu that pops up when you right click an icon on the Windows desktop or taskbar the vacant part of the desktop a select
16. Auto play 3 South East Asia T 4 Australia Spanish America pien Russia East Europe Africa I Tool bar E China W Status bar Remaining times until permanent 2 I Player 4 Select the desired region in the Current regions section 5 Click OK to return to the WinDVD Player Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 9 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Did you know You can only change the region code for the DVD drive five times The fifth setting change you make becomes the permanent region on the player Each time you make a change to the drive s region setting the remaining number of changes allowed on the DVD drive is displayed 5 10 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive CD RW Basics If your Notebook has a CD RW drive and the Easy CD Creator Kit you can create your own audio and data CDs This section covers E Installing CD RW Software M Accessing CD RW Software E Using CD RW Software E Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Installing CD RW Software Did you know The CD RW drive allows you to create your own CDs You can buy two types of media CD RW and CD R CD RW refers to compact discs or drives that are readable and writable CD RW discs can hold more than 450 times the information that can be stored on a floppy disk and CD R media can be played on most of the newer CD players CD ROM and DVD ROM drives CD R media
17. Notebook Removing the Password To remove a power on password complete the following steps l 2 Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook Access F10 Setup as described in Setting the Password type your current password and press the Enter key From the Main option on the menu bar use your arrow keys to move to the Security menu bar item The cursor should be in the Set Supervisor Password field Press the Enter key Type your current password and press the Enter key In the spaces to enter your new password and confirm the new password press the Enter key Press the Enter key at the Setup Notice screen to continue Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected Press the Enter key then select Yes to save your changes and exit Q Tip Pressing the F9 key at any point within the setup returns e your Notebook to the default settings Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 17 Presario 700 Series 4 Common Tasks Now that your Notebook computer is set up and running you may want to explore and learn about some of the common tasks performed by your Notebook To help you take advantage of your Notebook s common features this chapter covers the following main topics mM S Video Connection 4 2 mM Software and Hardware 4 5 E Modem 4 10 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 4 1 Presario 700 Series Common Tasks S Vid
18. Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Using CD RW Software CDs are created using the Easy CD Creator Kit available on select models Various uses of the CD RW drive are shown in the following table Audio Create personal music CDs with your favorite music tracks and MP3 WMA files Data Create a data CD to store data such as files or folders from the hard disk This feature is useful for backing up important files or sharing data with other people Direct CD Write files directly to a CD R CD RW just like you copy files to a disk drive Drag and drop files from one drive to another in Microsoft Explorer without accessing Easy CD Creator CD Copier Create an entire copy of a CD or a backup of data files Jewel Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to Case indicate the title and contents of a CD Labels are sold Creator separately zB Note Confirm that the Easy CD Creator software has been installed before you begin creating CDs Did you know After installation of CD RW software you will be prompted to restart your Notebook You must restart your Notebook before you can begin using the software Did you know You must close all other Windows programs before installing CD RW software Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 13 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Did you know n extreme cases some errors may render your disc unusable If this occu
19. Steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Shut down the Windows operating system by selecting the Start menu from the taskbar select the Turn Off Computer icon then select the Turn Off button zB Note f the Notebook does not turn off automatically press and hold the Power button until the Notebook shuts down This is not recommended under normal circumstances 3 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the modem line from the wall jack 1 6 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Introduction Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm During an electrical storm you should take the following precautions to protect your Notebook from damage You should immediately disconnect your Notebook from the power source Q Tip After your Notebook is safely disconnected from AC power e you can run your Notebook on battery power Ifyou are not using a surge protector unplug all power cords from the wall outlets E Disconnect your Notebook from the wall outlets Turn off the power button on all surge protectors E Ifa telephone line from your Notebook is plugged directly into the wall jack without going through a surge protector unplug the line from the wall jack Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 1 7 Presario 700 Series 2 Your Notebook at a Glance Before you begin using your new Notebook computer you ll want to look at some of the basic components To help you locat
20. and pop up at a 45 angle 6 Grasp the edges of the memory module and remove it from its socket 7 Insert the upgrade memory module into the socket at a 45 angle and gently push down on the sides of the upgrade memory module until it snaps securely into place 48 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks Did you know The memory module socket and memory module are keyed When inserting the memory module into its socket ensure that the module is correctly aligned with the socket 8 Replace the memory compartment cover and secure it with the retaining screw Press down on the dimples located at both edges of the cover nearest the retaining screw to snap it in place Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 4 9 Presario 700 Series Common Tasks Modem The physical connection of a computer to the Internet is typically through a telephone line Your computer contains hardware called a modem that sends and receives information over a standard telephone line On screen instructions are provided that you must follow when you set up your modem Did you know High speed Internet access may be available in your area Check with your ISP or local telephone company for more information Did you know Your Notebook has a built in Ethernet connection which is the most common way to connect to high speed Internet access Connecting a Modem Cable 4 10 A modem cable which
21. drive If you have software that does not automatically begin the installation process you can install the software by using the Microsoft Windows Add Remove Programs utility Installing Software from a CD or Floppy Disk To install software from a floppy disk or from a CD that does not automatically install complete the following steps 1 Close all programs 2 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel 3 Double click the Add or Remove Programs icon to open the Add or Remove Programs dialog box 4 Click Add New Programs Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 4 5 Presario 700 Series Common Tasks 5 Click the CD or Floppy button 6 Insert the CD or floppy disk into the proper drive when prompted by Windows and click the Next button Windows finds the CD or floppy disk and begins the installation process Installing Hardware Devices To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to your Notebook complete the following steps 1 Turn off your Notebook 2 Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it 3 Turn on your Notebook Most hardware devices are plug and play compliant Windows will locate the proper device driver or prompt you to insert the media provided by your hardware manufacturer Follow the on screen instructions and use any floppy disk or CD that has been provided by your hardware manufacturer You may need to restart your Notebook
22. drivers are not set up correctly Ensure that the device has been turned on Ensure that the device is connected to the 1394 port Refer to the instructions provided with the device to set up the drivers correctly in Windows Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions Battery and Power Battery gauge is not accurate Battery charging indicator does not display and battery does not charge Battery charge does not last as long as expected Battery charge does not last as long as expected Battery needs calibrating Battery was exposed to temperature extremes Battery is not fully drained Power Management is disabled See Calibrating the Battery in this guide for details Keep the battery within the recommended temperature ranges See Battery Care in this guide Calibrate the battery See Calibrating the Battery in this guide Reset the power management options See Calibrating the Battery in this guide Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 8 11 Solutions Mass Storage Did you know Mass Storage media include CDs CD RWs DVDs DVD CD RWs floppies and the hard disk CD DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start DVD player performance is poor when running other programs simultaneously Display is corrupted when playing some DVD movies The DVD driv
23. games multimedia and tutorials are interactive programs interface A means of communication between two entities A person and a computer interface through a monitor keyboard and mouse Two computers interface through a network or Internet connection Internet A worldwide collection of computer networks that are interconnected so that users can share electronic information Internet Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Internet keyboard A keyboard that resembles a typewriter keyboard but is equipped with special buttons programmed to connect to the Internet Internet phone A video telephone that allows you to make long distance calls over the Internet ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet To use the service you need the service provider s software a user name a password and access phone numbers Through a modem you can log on to the ISP browse the World Wide Web and send and receive e mail joystick A lever that moves in all directions to control the movement of a pointer or objects on the screen It is used for computer games in which you drive fly or shoot objects displayed by the monitor Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary JPEG Pronounced J peg A file format for graphics especially photographs displayed on the Internet It is easily identi
24. has a 6 pin RJ 11 connector at each end must be connected to an analog telephone line Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks but are not compatible with the modem Immediately disconnect an accidental connection to a digital line 1 Plug the modem cable into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the modem cable into an analog jack Did you know To use the modem outside the country in which you purchased the computer you may need to use a country specific modem adapter and select a country specific modem configuration Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ 45 jack 3 For international use plug the modem cable into the country specific modem adapter as shown in the following figure 4 Plug the country specific modem adapter into the wall jack Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 4 11 Presario 700 Series Common Tasks Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8 pin RJ 45 connector at each end 1 Plug the network cable into the RJ 45 port on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a network jack 4 12 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 9 Using the CD or DVD Drive Who would ever have thought that your home entertainment center could fit in your lap or on a desktop
25. online assistance allowing you to post questions or issues to the Compaq Customer Communities or to open a service request online for a Compaq support specialist To post your question to the Compaq Customer Communities open Compaq Help and Support and click Join the Compaq Customer Communities You may want to visit the following Compaq Web sites www compaq com Support for desktops and mobiles consumersupport printers scanners monitors and iPAQ Internet products http web14 compaq Original drivers updates and fixes also com falco sp_list asp known as Softpaqs Online documentation including original product manuals and user guides Original product warranty statements www compaq com Keyword search site where novices to communities technical experts collaborate to share knowledge information and assistance www compaq com E mail a support specialist athome support consumeremail hAtm Did you know In the Compaq Customer Communities you will find collaborative assistance from other users like yourself You can search the community for existing discussions applicable to your questions or issues or you can post a new question for a response from the community Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions If you require warranty support or technical assistance you can open a Service request online by clicking Open an online service event with a Compag Support Specialist
26. snaps onto the spindle in the center of the tray You can damage the disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly 4 Push the tray back into the drive until the drive locks into place Removing a Disc To remove a disc from the drive complete the following steps 1 Press the Eject button on the drive 2 Remove a disc from the tray gently pushing down on the center spindle while pulling up on the outer edges Avoid touching the surface of the disc 3 Push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 3 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Manually Ejecting a Disc Did you know If your Notebook power is off you will not be able to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive To remove a disc without powering up your Notebook you must eject the disc from the drive manually If you need to eject a disc when the power is off complete the following steps to eject the disc manually 1 Make sure the power is off and any external power sources are disconnected 2 Insert a small rod or pin such as a paper clip approximately 1 16 inch in diameter and at least 3 8 inch in length into the Manual Eject Hole and push firmly as shown in the preceding figure 3 Remove the disc from the tray 4 Gently push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place 5 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive
27. support for all the help you ll need Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 8 1 Presario 700 Series Solutions Basic Solutions Before you consult our extensive list of common solutions try these helpful hints If you still need help this section tells you how to quickly find the solution In this section E Backup Utilities E Compaq Help and Support Helpful Hints E Finding Solutions Quickly Backup Utilities Using Backup Devices To retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged you should back up your files regularly with a backup utility A backup utility will protect your data from accidental loss because of a hardware or media failure by creating a duplicate copy of the data on your hard drive on another storage device such as a floppy disk a tape drive or another hard drive In the event that the original data on your hard drive is accidentally erased or overwritten or becomes inaccessible because of a hard drive malfunction you can easily restore your data from the backed up copy Backup utilities allow you to back up all the files on your Notebook or select specific files and folders For a partial backup of selected files or folders save to floppy disks For a complete hard drive backup use backup devices such as tape drives external hard drives or other high capacity backup devices Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions Compaq Help and Support Your Notebook is equ
28. the Internet drive A device that reads and sometimes writes to storage media Examples are the CD drive DVD drive LS Compaq drive floppy drive and hard drive driver Software that enables the operating system to recognize and operate devices installed in or attached to the computer such as a printer All drives that use removable media and all peripheral devices have drivers You can download updated drivers from the manufacturer s Web site See also peripheral Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary drop down menu A list of options that drops down when you click a menu on the menu bar or the down arrow on a dialog box DSL Digital Subscriber Line A telephone line that carries both voice and data signals it allows you to talk on the phone and browse the Internet at the same time The data part of the line which is continuously connected to the Internet allows high speed high capacity data transfer Your local telephone company provides the necessary equipment a DSL modem a network interface card and a splitter DSL modem A modem that connects to the Internet using digital subscriber line service through an existing copper telephone line DVD Digital Versatile Disc A CD sized disc that stores full length movies music videos and multimedia computer games with three dimensional graphics Both single sided and double sided discs are available Glossary E encr
29. the folder that contains the CD movie files 6 Select a movie file and click the Open button A viewing window for the movie is displayed and the movie starts playing Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive DVDs In this section you ll learn how to play DVD discs with your Notebook This section covers mM Using the DVD Player E On Screen Controls E Identifying Your DVD Region Setting Your Notebook s DVD drive reserves the best seat in the house for you so you can watch all your favorite movies anytime anywhere The DVD player is simple and fun to use Did you know DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc DVDs look like CDs but they store movies DVDs store about 28 times more information than video CDs Using the DVD Player Did you know The DVD drive will take a few seconds to start playback because it must first determine the type of media being played a Tip For the best playback quality close all open applications S while playing a DVD zB Note The DVD player is available only on selected models Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 7 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive On Screen Controls The on screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access the features of the WinDVD Player After the WinDVD Player is launched and active use the controls shown on the WinDVD Player panel to navigate through the DVD titles The WinDVD Player cont
30. the vents on the chassis and blown out through the exhaust fan It is important to keep the vents on the chassis free of dust and debris Brush any dust away from the vents with a damp cloth but do not attempt to dismantle the Notebook to clean dust from the inside of the Notebook If you dismantle your Notebook you may permanently damage the components on your Notebook The computer is designed to run demanding applications that require PC Cards CD ROM drives and large amounts of RAM while maintaining full processor performance As a result of increased power consumption it is normal for the computer to feel warm to hot when being used for extended periods This computer complies with international safety standards for temperatures of user accessible surfaces Your Notebook computer is designed as a durable product However when you transport it Compaq recommends that you put it in a portable notebook carrying case To enhance the life of your system follow these Do s and Don ts 7 6 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Do s Don ts Preventive Maintenance Carry and store your Notebook in a portable notebook carrying case Keep floppy disks and modular disk drives away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on your floppy disks and on your hard drives Keep your Notebook away from extreme temperatures for example in parked cars near heaters or near open windows Extreme tem
31. 00 beeen te eens 1 7 Your Notebook at a Glance Front of Your Notebook nananana annann 2 2 Common Features 05 4244 68 aces neds darewads 2 2 Lower Front Pane 520440420600 sanden saed a 2 3 Easy Access Buttons and Lights 2 4 Function Key Combinations 2 6 Left and Right Panels 000005 2 7 Components on Left Side 0 2 7 Components on Right Side 05 2 8 Back Panel 263 320 he serene desi ceeedas een seacae 2 9 Components on Back 0 0 0 0000 eee eee 2 9 LIMOS SIUC lt x 5 ee eS srt Hee ee nek oe eens 2 10 Components on Underside 2 10 Presario 700 Series Contents 3 Using Your Notebook vi POWer ON enccenegoereeeeua sey ee tied ace eee os 3 2 Plugging and Unplugging AC Power 3 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 3 4 Using Battery Power 0 0000 cae 3 6 Using Keyboard and Pointing Device 3 9 Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse 3 9 Tapping and Double Tapping 3 10 Edge MOUOM 255204 seudeurddatcsscesdseese 3 12 Easy Access Buttons 0 0 ccc eee ees 3 13 Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons 3 13 SOn DIVOS eerta ennn se eedegas oe ea anees 3 14 Identifying Your Storage Drives 3 14 DECUINY soo cae 4a case eee heen tess eheas 3 15 Using the Security Slot
32. Access Light Power Button See also Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Easy Access buttons to suit your needs Tip Pressing the volume down and volume up buttons at the S same time mutes the sound Repeat to un mute the sound 2 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to J play MP3 music Instant Internet Provides your daily start point to the gt Access Internet It connects you to a personalized Web page filled with local weather news sports and financial information A Instant E mail Provides you with one touch access for sending and reading your e mail O Search Provides you with instant access to N news and information on the Internet Search for topics including shopping images music and videos Compaq Web Connects instantly to Compaq for a Site product information helpful hints performance updates service and Fn F1 more Help and Launches Compaq Help and Support Support and provides your Notebook with one touch access to Fn F2 Web based service and support information ON Tip Key combinations such as the example Fn F1 used in these S solutions mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key press the F1 key and then release both keys simultaneously Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 2 5 Presario 700 Series Yo
33. COMPAQ Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Document Part Number 253697 XX1 August 2001 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group L P Microsoft MS DOS and Windows 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 The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series First Edition August 2001 Document Part Number 253697 XX1 1 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Contents Introduction Where Can I Find Information 1 2 Documentation sese seer 0 cece eens 1 2 Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD 1 3 Symbols and Graphics 0 0 00 eee eee eee 1 5 Symos 452 404 taririnka EEE eeee nd oa eee 1 5 raphi Ss sseeg a aeei e deea E E E cee E 1 5 DANCY 34446 ne oe ede aes eee eee et eee 1 6 Turning off your Notebook PC 1 6 Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm 2 0 05
34. Click The Right TouchPad button works as the context menu or special drag button Move the pointer over the item and press the Right TouchPad button to get context sensitive options Easy Scroll Button The Easy Scroll button is the equivalent of the right left up and down buttons of the scroll bars on the side and bottom of your screen To view other areas of a document or browser window press the Easy Scroll button in the desired direction D Note The Easy Scroll button is only functional with some software applications Tapping and Double Tapping Your TouchPad has a tapping feature that works like the left mouse button If enabled you can tap once on the TouchPad to select an object and tap twice to double click To turn on the tapping feature complete the following steps 1 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel Q Note All references in this guide to Control Panel menu items will use the Classic View not the Category View After opening Control Panel select Switch to Classic View 3 10 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook 2 Double click the Mouse icon d to open the Mouse Properties dialog box Mouse Properes Scrolling Tap Zones A More Features A Button Actions Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware 4 Touch Edge Motion Synaptics TouchPad Properties Version 5 4 9 254pr01 Synaptics TouchPad V5 6 on PS 2 Port l Tap and Dr
35. Games and Internet nonan annann 8 14 Keyboard and TouchPad 8 16 Memory and PC Cards 0 000000 8 18 Glossary Index Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 1 Introduction Congratulations As the owner of a new Compaq Notebook computer you have joined the worldwide community of mobile computer users After your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet you can explore vast regions of information entertainment and services online To help you access the information you need on your Notebook this chapter covers the following main topics E Where Can I Find Information 1 2 WE Symbols and Graphics 1 5 WE Safety 1 6 The Mobile Internet PC User s Guide is designed for both experienced computer users and beginners This easy to scan guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible It s also designed to familiarize you with the following E Features you ll want to try during the first few days or weeks E Keeping your Notebook running smoothly E Solving common problems as they occur Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 1 1 Presario 700 Series Introduction Where Can Find Information All the information you ll need to use the basic features of your new Notebook is available in the documents included with your Notebook Some of these documents are printed and some are provided on the Documentation Suite CD Document
36. Notebook Setting the Password To set the power on password complete the following steps 1 Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook 2 After the Compaq logo is displayed a cursor is shown in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds While the cursor is visible press the F10 key CAUTION F10 Setup is for experienced users only Changing settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook CAUTION Write your password down in a secure location If you forget or lose your password a Compaq service technician must reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files 3 From the Main option on the menu bar use your arrow keys to move to the Security menu bar item The cursor should be in the Set Supervisor Password field Press the Enter key 4 Set your personal password and press the Enter key You must confirm the password and press the Enter key again 5 Press the Enter key at the Setup Notice screen to continue 6 Move to Password on boot Use the or keys to select Enabled 7 Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar 8 Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected Press the Enter key 9 Select Yes to save your changes and exit Your power on password is now set Every time you turn on your Notebook resume working from hibernation mode or access F10 Setup you must enter this password 3 16 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your
37. PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Back Panel Take a look at the back of your Notebook This is where you connect external hardware such as a printer or external monitor See also Installing Hardware Devices in Chapter 4 of this guide for more information on attaching external devices Components on Back AC Adapter Connector Keyboard Mouse Port 1394 Port on select models USB Port 1 S Video TV Output Port USB Port 2 External Monitor VGA Port 10 100 Ethernet Port Printer Parallel Port Modem Port Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 2 9 Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Underside The memory compartment main battery battery release switch and the pop up feet are located on the underside of your Notebook Tip Before contacting Compaq Customer Support you will need S the serial number from the underside of your Notebook Components on Underside Pop up Feet Main Battery Compartment Expansion Memory Modem Compartment Compartment Hard Drive Access Panel Battery Release Switch See also Using Battery Power in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information about the Battery Release Switch 2 10 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 3 Using Your Notebook Your Notebook computer is designed for easy setup use and upgrading In this chapter you Il become familiar with your Notebook f
38. ag F Locking Drags Touch Sensitivity 30 Light Touch Heavy Touch PalmCheck 4 Minimum ES Maximum Helps to prevent accidental pointing while typing Disable this Device Defaults www synaptics com 3 Click the Touch tab 4 Select Tap to Click to turn on the tapping feature 5 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box Did you know To help prevent accidental pointing while typing drag the PalmCheck slider toward maximum Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 11 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Edge Motion Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll when your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad When this feature is turned on the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger To turn on Edge Motion complete the following steps 1 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel 2 Double click the Mouse icon d to open the Mouse Properties dialog box 3 Click the Edge Motion tab Mouse Properties Scoling TapZones MoreFeatures Q Button Actions Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Touch Edge Motion Synaptics TouchPad Properties Version 5 4 9 254pr01 Synaptics TouchPad 5 6 on PS 2 Port Edge Motion V When Dragging Always When Scrolling m Edge Motion Speed 3 V Control edge motion speed with finger pressure Defaults www Synaptics com 4 Select When Dragging Always and When Scro
39. ata transfer caused by a computer virus rates The 1394 standard synchronizes audio and video files by delivering data at a guaranteed rate in real time See also peripheral application Software installed on a computer See also program B A backup Copy of a file that is kept in case the original is lost or damaged Backups can be kept on the hard disk a floppy diskette an LS Compag drive or Acrobat Reader Software created by Adobe Systems that allows you to view an electronic document with the exact layout even a CD intended by the author The Acrobat Reader can be bit The smallest possible piece downloaded free of charge from of computer information a the Adobe Web site single digit See also software See also digital Presario 700 Series Glossary boot To start or restart the computer During the startup process information necessary for the computer to operate is loaded into memory See also main memory browser Software that searches for displays and downloads text graphics sound and video from the Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are two popular browsers bug A mistake in the design of computer software or hardware Because of their complexity many have minor bugs As soon as the manufacturer becomes aware of the problem modifications are made to correct it bulletin board An electronic notice board on the Internet where people can post notic
40. ation Your new Notebook computer came with documentation containing helpful reference material If you have access to the Internet you can also view these and other documents on the Compaq Web site See the Online Help and Support section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information E The Warranty Statement and Poster are included in your kit E The Mobile Internet PC User s Guide and Safety and Comfort Guide can be found on CD zB Note Additional documents to those described here may vary per region Getting Started Poster This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook When you finish fold the poster and store it with your documents for future use For more information about the hardware that came with your new Notebook see Your Notebook at a Glance later in this guide 1 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Introduction Mobile Internet PC User s Guide This easy to scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook and get acquainted with its features It also introduces E Common computer tasks E The Internet E Notebook maintenance WE Solutions for computer problems E Compaq service and support tools O Did you know The Mobile Internet PC User s Guide and the Safety and Comfort Guide are also available on the Compaq Web Site See the Online Help and Support section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information Safety and Comfort Guide This document explain
41. authorized Compaq partners or their agents See also Government Approvals section of the Safety and Comfort Guide for more information on recycling Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 5 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Battery Calibration All batteries lose their charge if they have not been used for a long period of time In this section you will become familiar with the following E Calibrating the Battery E Maximizing Battery Operating Time Calibrating the Battery Recalibrating the battery simply means recharging the battery to its maximum capacity and resetting the battery gauge to display the level of charge accurately You may notice that the battery gauge does not correctly display the battery charge level when you first receive your Notebook or if you have not used your Notebook for a long period of time If the battery gauge becomes inaccurate you must recalibrate your battery To recalibrate the battery complete the following steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter 2 Allow the battery to charge until the Battery Charge light turns off showing that the battery is fully charged 3 After the Battery Charge light turns off unplug the AC adapter 4 Turn on or restart your Notebook Tip Do not plug in the AC adapter during the process or you will S have to start over with step 1 6 6 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery zB Not
42. batteries 6 4 Surge protectors 3 3 Suspending work 6 15 S Video 4 2 4 3 Switches battery release 2 10 Symbols and graphics 1 5 T TouchPad button location 2 2 cleaning 7 4 components 2 2 edge motion 3 12 tapping 3 10 using 3 9 Troubleshooting See also Compaq Help and Support audio 8 7 battery 8 11 CD drive 8 12 diskette 8 13 DVD 8 12 memory 8 18 power 8 11 video 8 7 U Underside components 2 10 Upgrades memory 4 6 V Video discs playing 5 5 Volume troubleshooting 8 7 W Warranty certificate 1 3 Writing files to CD R CD RW 5 12 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series
43. cal outlet until the Battery Charge light is no longer illuminated This ensures that the battery is fully charged zB Note f you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use 3 8 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Using Keyboard and Pointing Device In this section you ll learn how to select click and double click with the TouchPad E Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse E Tapping and Double Tapping E Edge Motion See also External Care of Your Notebook in Chapter 7 of this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean See also Installing Hardware Devices in Chapter 4 of this guide to learn how to attach an external mouse Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse Just like the mouse the TouchPad lets you draw lines or point to items on the Windows desktop Try dragging the pointer across the screen by gently dragging your finger across the TouchPad Left Click To left click press the Left TouchPad button It is located directly below the TouchPad The Left TouchPad button works as the select or drag button To double click an item move the pointer over the item and press the Left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 9 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Right
44. can be written to only once However you can write to CD RW media using multiple recording sessions until you close out the disc CD RW media can be used to make backups of your personal CDs or hard disk These discs are reusable and can be erased and rewritten to numerous times zB Note CD RW software is only available on selected models Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 5 11 Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Did you know You must close all other Windows programs before installing CD RW software To install CD RW Software complete the following steps 1 After the CD is inserted the CD RW software installation dialog box is displayed Click the Next button to begin the installation process 2 Select the Complete option to install CD RW software Click the Next button to continue the installation process 3 At the screen advising you that installation is about to start click the Install button to begin copying files to your system 4 When the installation is complete click Finish Accessing CD RW Software User Information The CD RW software included with your Notebook comes with step by step instructions and a complete user s manual called Online Help to answer any questions you might have about the functionality of the software with your CD RW Drive To access Online Help click Help from the toolbar then select Contents and Index from the drop down list 5 12 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide
45. con to open the Display Properties dialog box 4 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to open the S3 Gamma Plus Properties dialog box 5 Click the S3 Display tab Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 4 3 Presario 700 Series Common Tasks Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 andS3 Graphics Iwist x Troubleshoot met S3Display tl 53Gamma Plus E 2into Plus oe or AR Are ie 6 Click the TV icon to enable S Video TV output 7 Click Apply to accept the changes then click OK to exit both dialog boxes 8 If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows click OK for the new settings to take effect Did you know The resolution of your Notebook display is much greater than the resolution of your TV Image quality on the TV varies from application to application 4 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks Software and Hardware Discover how easy it is to add and remove software attach new hardware devices or reinstall deleted hardware drivers With easy to follow instructions you can completely and safely install or remove software programs and hardware devices with no worries This section covers mM Adding and Removing Software Installing Hardware Devices Adding and Removing Software Software can be installed from a CD or a floppy disk or downloaded from a Web site Many software CDs automatically begin the installation process when placed in the CD
46. con and a drive letter beginning with the letter C Partition C contains the files the computer uses to start up The other partitions contain no pre installed files hardware The physical components of a computer the parts you can physically touch See also software Glossary HTML The standard language for documents designed for viewing on the Internet with a browser Tags embedded in the documents mark the location of other electronic files including text graphics audio and video files Click on the links to jump from one document to another Documents formatted for a browser can be identified by the file extension htm or html See also hyperlink http This protocol commands the Web server to locate the Web site you requested and transmit the Web site to your computer hyperlink An embedded link to another document When you pass the cursor over a link usually highlighted text or an image a small hand with a pointed index finger is displayed When you click the link the document to which it points is automatically transferred to your computer no matter where on the Internet the file is stored See also HTML icon A small picture that represents a menu command file program tool or peripheral interactive A computer program that responds to you as if you were having a conversation You give instructions the computer performs an action or requests additional information Computer
47. e AC adapter Your Notebook automatically switches to AC power when you connect the AC adapter Did you know When the AC adapter is connected the battery will charge whether your Notebook is on or off and will continue to charge until the battery is fully charged or AC power is disconnected Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One 6 14 If you cannot connect the AC adapter but you have a charged battery you can change to battery power and continue working To replace the drained battery with a charged one complete the following steps 1 Save your work 2 Turn off your Notebook or initiate Hibernation 3 Replace the drained battery with the charged one 4 Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook 5 Resume your work When AC power becomes available plug in the AC adapter and replace your Notebook s battery with the drained battery to recharge it Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Suspend Your Work If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have a charged replacement battery start Hibernation by pressing the Power button When a power source AC or battery becomes available press the Power button to turn your Notebook on and resume your work Gi Did you know After your Notebook has entered Hibernation mode it will not turn on until it is plugged into an AC adapter or the drained battery is replaced with a charged one
48. e Steps 5 through 8 prevent your Notebook from entering Sleep mode These steps also allow the battery to drain faster 5 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel 6 Click the Power Options icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog box Tip You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging 7 Click the Power Schemes tab and select the Portable Laptop scheme Power Cuties Aropeniies Power schemes Alarms Power Meter I Advanced Hibemate Ja Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for E thi computer Mote that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Fortable Laptop Settings for Portable Laptop power scheme Plugged in Running on when computer iz j batteries if lt l i Turn off monitor After 3 hours Hever Turm off hard disks After 15 mins EJ After 10 mins System standby Never After 15 mins E Ea ED E System hibernates Never After 1 hour Cl cu a T Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 7 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery 8 From the Running on batteries column a b en d In the Turn off monitor drop down list select Never In the Turn off hard disks drop down list select Never In the System standby drop down list select Never In the System hibernates drop down list select Never 9 Let the battery drai
49. e software When you register the software you transmit the product key to the manufacturer to enter in a customer database Later when you call for technical support you are asked for the product key The technician matches it against the database to determine whether you qualify for support You should keep a record of all product keys to protect your investment They are comparable to the serial numbers on hardware See also software Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary program Software that you install on a computer for word processing drawing manipulating photos reconciling your bank statement calculating your taxes composing music or playing games It is occasionally referred to as an application See also software O QuikDock A device that provides ports for external devices allowing you to dock and remove your Notebook while your hardware remains connected to the QuikDock Available on selected models only 15 Glossary R RAM Random Access Memory The main memory of the computer It holds a copy of the operating system any programs that are running on the computer and any data that is being processed RAM is temporary memory turning off the computer clears RAM The more RAM your computer has the faster the programs respond See also main memory and ROM right click To push down and quickly release the right mouse button to display a shortcut me
50. e special meaning in this guide and in the electronic documentation WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information Did you know Text set off in this manner provides important information that may help you solve a problem Tip Text set off in this manner provides helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster See also Text set off in this manner refers to another document or another page in this document that has related information Note Text set off in this manner provides commentary sidelights or interesting points of information Graphics The illustrations shown and features described in this document may differ slightly from those provided with your Notebook computer Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 1 5 Presario 700 Series Introduction Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment read the Safety and Comfort Guide Did you know To protect your equipment from power surges plug all power cords into a high quality surge protector If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem buy a surge protector with a telephone jack Turning off your Notebook PC To shut down your Notebook properly complete the following
51. e takes longer to start because it must determine the type of media being played before it can start DVD playback requires large amounts of processing power therefore the system cannot process other tasks simultaneously at maximum performance Copyright material at beginning of movie causes momentary corruption Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD drive determine the type of media being played If disc still does not start refer to the Online Help and Support section found earlier in this chapter To provide maximum performance close all other programs while playing DVD media It may also be necessary to restart Windows to free all resources Wait a few seconds for video corruption to clear up If it does not clear up then stop and restart the DVD movie Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions Floppy drive is The floppy disk is Remove the floppy continually active improperly inserted diskette and reinsert it as follows 1 Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the drive facing up 2 Push the floppy all the way into the drive until it stops Floppy drive cannot Floppy diskette isnot Format the floppy read a floppy formatted diskette by following these steps 1 Opena My Computer window 2 Select the 3 Floppy A drive 3 Click File and point to Format 4 Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting
52. e your Notebook s components this chapter covers the following main topics Front of Your Notebook 2 2 Left and Right Panels 2 7 Back Panel 2 9 Underside 2 10 To open your new Notebook push the Display Release Latch and gently lift up the lid Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 2 1 Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Front of Your Notebook Open your Notebook and take a look at these components See also Turning Your Notebook On and Off in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook Common Features Display Release Tab Left TouchPad Button Display Display Release Latch Power Button Easy Scroll Button Keyboard Right TouchPad Button TouchPad 2 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Lower Front Panel See also Using Keyboard and Pointing Device in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad j epsdadatstabadstsdszstasss WT ae TouchPad Easy Scroll Button Left TouchPad Button Right TouchPad Button Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 2 3 Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Easy Access Buttons and Lights AC Adapter Light Digital Audio Button Num Lock Light Volume Down Button Instant Internet Access Button Volume Up Button Instant E Mail Button Caps Lock Light Search Button Hard Drive
53. eatures This chapter helps you to use your Notebook right out of the box by covering the following main topics Power On 3 2 Using Keyboard and Pointing Device 3 9 Easy Access Buttons 3 13 Storage Drives 3 14 Security 3 15 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 1 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Power On This section helps you get your Notebook set up and running M Plugging and Unplugging AC Power E Turning Your Notebook On and Off E Using Battery Power WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your Notebook Use only the Compaq adapter that came with your Notebook or a Compaq replacement part CAUTION High voltages can enter your Notebook through the phone line connected to the modem To protect your Notebook during electrical storms use a telephone line surge protector ES See also The Government Approvals section in the Safety and Comfort Guide for worldwide power information 3 2 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Do s Ensure that you can reach the electrical outlet easily Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when you want to disconnect AC power from your Notebook E When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug Don ts E Do not leave the AC adapter p
54. editing music When you play a tune on a synthesizer keyboard connected to a computer the music program translates what you play into a written score 12 N navigate To move through a Web site or online document by clicking the hyperlinks embedded in the text or images See also hyperlink Netscape Navigator A Web browser developed by the Netscape Communications Corporation See also browser network Two or more computers linked together to share resources such as programs files and printers See also NIC newsgroup A discussion group on the Internet where people can post or read messages on thousands of topics such as professional basketball environmental protection or Himalayan cats newsreader A program that lets you read and post messages to newsgroups Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary news server A server that receives the Usenet news feed all the individual messages collected from 100 000 news servers around the world You access the news server through your Internet Service Provider See also Usenet and newsgroup NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card or other device used to connect a computer to a local area network See also network O online To be communicating with another computer through a modem or network You are online when you log on and establish a connection You are offline when you lose or terminate a connection See also mod
55. em and network online Help A manual that displays on the screen while you are actually working in a program and need help It can be accessed through the Help menu at the top of the screen Help for Windows can be accessed from the Start button on the taskbar Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series online shopping Ordering products on the Internet You can purchase books flowers music CDs toys groceries stocks airline tickets and used cars among other things OS Operating System The interface that permits a person and a computer to talk to one another Microsoft Windows the most popular operating system displays icons menus and dialog boxes to find out what you want You use a mouse and keyboard to reply See also Microsoft Windows and interface 13 Glossary P parallel port A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a parallel cable attached to a parallel device such as a printer Data is transferred one byte at a time through eight data wires one for each bit in the byte All eight bits travel side by side and arrive at the same time A parallel port is faster than a serial port which lets data through one bit at a time See also digital and serial port path A sequence of information that directs the operating system to a file For example C Windows Clouds bmp is the path to a bitmap file named Clouds It is located in a folder named Windows wh
56. eo Connection With an S Video connection you can play games on a bigger screen or watch DVD movies on TV instead of on a Notebook display This section helps you complete the following tasks E Switching Between Displays Function Key method E Connecting and Enabling S Video Manual method Switching Between Displays You can switch between your television and your display or external monitor by pressing Fn F3 The order in which they change is FN F3 FN F3 2X FN F3 3X FN F3 4X icd ext monitor Icd only ext monitor only Icd only tv only lcd ext monitor tv only Icd only ext monitor only QD Note You must connect the S Video cable before powering on the system Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks Connecting and Enabling S Video Did you know Your TV may not have an S Video connector See your local electronics store dealer for an S Video adapter To connect your Notebook and your television you need an S Video cable to plug into your TV VCR or other device These cables can be purchased from a retail TV store or a computer store zB Note You must connect the S Video cable before powering on the system To connect and enable S Video complete the following steps 1 Connect your Notebook and your television with an S Video cable 2 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel 3 Click the Display i
57. er and subfolders Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series G game port A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a joystick See also joystick GIF Pronounced giff A file format for graphics displayed on the Internet It is easily identified by the file extension gif See also JPEG graphical interface Communication between a person and a computer by means of images With a pointing device such as a mouse you click an icon to tell the computer what you want See also icon graphics Pictures or illustrations including drawings pie charts bar graphs street maps architectural and engineering designs fashion designs musical scores cartoons animated images and photographs A graphics card enables the monitor to display these items on the screen See also SVGA and XGA Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary al hard disk Internal storage media for permanent storage of system files software and data files The hard disk consists of flat round platters Each side of each platter has a head that floats on a thin cushion of air over the surface of the rapidly spinning disk and picks up reads magnetically stored data or records writes data onto the disk hard drive The drive that reads and writes to the hard disk If you have a large hard drive it may be divided into several partitions Each partition is designated by a different i
58. es for others with similar interests Professional organizations and clubs often have bulletin boards for members to share information and opinions byte Eight bits of data eight individual electronic on off signals strung together to make a message that the computer can interpret Most information is organized into bytes One byte of data is usually required to represent a single character that you can see on the screen a letter number punctuation mark or other symbol For example the byte 01001000 represents the capital letter H See also bit C cable modem A modem that allows you to access the Internet through your cable television provider Continuously connected to the Internet the cable modem allows high speed high capacity data transfer Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series CD Compact Disc Media used in a CD ROM drive The disc is a circular piece of plastic that stores digital data on one side using laser technology CD ROM A compact disc with read only data You cannot erase or record over the data CD RW Acompact disc with rewritable data You can write to the disc using a rewritable or recordable CD drive chat An Internet feature that allows you to exchange typed messages with another person or a group of people in real time A message you type instantly displays on the other person s computer click To push down and quickly release either the left or right
59. eventing Buffer Underrun Errors 5 13 6 Caring for Your Battery Battery Cate cv sthees addin chee ddatsuhedetawtad 6 2 Storing the Battery 0 0 eee 6 4 Recycling the Battery 0 000000 6 5 Battery Calibration 0 0 0 0c eee eee 6 6 Calibrating the Battery 000 6 6 Maximizing Battery Operating Time 6 8 Power Management 0 cece eee eee 6 10 What Is Power Management 6 10 Fixing a Low Battery Condition 6 13 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide vii Presario 700 Series Contents vill 7 Preventive Maintenance External Care of Your Notebook 7 2 Cleaning the Exterior of your Notebook 7 2 Cleaning the Keyboard 005 7 3 Cleaning the Display Screen 7 4 Cleaning the TouchPad 05 7 4 Cleaning the External Mouse 7 5 Caring for Your Notebook 0 7 6 8 Solutions Basic Solutions 0 0 0 0 c ec eee ees 8 2 Backup UOM rersrers ee on 6 ae ee oe nn 8 2 Compaq Help and Support 8 3 Helpful Hits secs eseecsassrre ous Shae dues seeders 8 5 Finding Solutions Quickly 0 8 6 Solution Tables 46 06 6s40000085 anaana 8 7 Audio and Video 00 cece 8 7 Battery and Power 0 0 cece ees 8 11 Mass Storage 0 ees 8 12
60. fied by the file extension jpg JPEG files which store more information per pixel than GIF files are used for complex high resolution images See also GIF and pixel L LAN Local Area Network Two or more computers that are connected locally to share resources See also network left click To push down and quickly release the left mouse button to select an item link See hyperlink log on To gain access toa computer network or the Internet by entering a user name and password See also network Glossary M main memory Physical memory chips RAM inside the computer Every program you launch and every file you open must be copied from a storage disk disc or floppy into main memory The amount of main memory in your computer determines how many programs you can run and how much data you can process at one time Memory is measured in megabytes 1 million bytes or characters of information Most personal computers come with a minimum of 32 megabytes of main memory the minimum recommendation for Windows programs You can insert extra memory visit the following Web site for more information www compag com consumersupport See also RAM and byte microprocessor A silicon chip inside your computer that processes the instructions and data from input devices such as the keyboard and mouse and communicates them to output devices such as the monitor speakers and printer 10 Microsoft Interne
61. for the new hardware to be recognized Upgrading your Notebook s Memory Did you know Memory is a volatile media also known as RAM Random Access Memory Your Notebook uses memory as a scratch pad for all of its internal processes When your Notebook is turned off the contents of its memory are lost To avoid losing information that is temporarily stored in your Notebook s memory always save your work often to non volatile media such as a floppy or your Notebook s hard drive 46 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Common Tasks You can easily upgrade your Notebook s memory to take full advantage of the latest applications and games Your Notebook can be upgraded to 384 MB of memory using PC 133 memory modules available from any Compaq retailer CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage many electronic components including memory upgrade modules Ensure that you are suitably grounded before upgrading your Notebook s memory To upgrade your Notebook s memory follow these steps 1 Ensure that you have the memory upgrade available 2 Turn off your Notebook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Turn your Notebook bottom side up 4 Remove the retaining screw from the memory compartment cover and lift the cover Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 4 7 Presario 700 Series Common Tasks 5 Gently pry outward the tabs that hold the memory module in place The memory module will dislodge
62. h a damp cloth Remember before using your Notebook always wash your hands D a if they are dirty 7 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the External Mouse WARNING Always disconnect the power from your Notebook and disconnect any other peripherals before attempting to clean your Notebook or any of its components Tip Give your Notebook a safe home If your Notebook is consistently exposed to direct sunlight consider moving it The heat from the sun shining on the display screen can reduce its performance and cause glare If you are using an external mouse and the precision control of the mouse pointer becomes difficult cleaning the mouse can substantially improve its performance To clean the external mouse complete the following steps 1 Turn the mouse over and rotate the circular plate about 1 4 inch counter clockwise until it pops loose Most mice have an arrow to indicate the direction to turn the plate 2 Remove the ball from your mouse and clean it with s an antistatic wipe or a lint free cotton cloth 3 Spray the inside of the mouse with compressed air in an aerosol can to remove loose debris and dust 4 Replace the ball and the bottom plate Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 7 5 Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance Caring for Your Notebook Did you know Your Notebook computer is cooled by air that is drawn in through
63. ich is located on the C drive PC card A removable device that is designed to plug into a PCMCIA slot to accommodate devices such as a modem fax and rotating storage media 14 peripheral An external device connected to a computer Examples are a monitor keyboard mouse printer scanner joystick and digital camera pixel One of the individual dots or picture elements that compose a graphical image See also graphics playlist Tracks chosen to play from a CD or DVD plug and play A feature introduced with Windows 95 to simplify the use of some peripheral devices After the device has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions you can plug it into the computer while the computer is running The operating system automatically recognizes the new device In order to connect a non plug and play device you must first shut down the computer See also peripheral Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series pop up menu A list of options that pops up when you right click an icon on the desktop or taskbar the vacant part of the desktop a selection in a document or a file in Windows Explorer See also right click processor Short for microprocessor The brains of the computer See also microprocessor product key A unique series of letters and numbers that is assigned to each software package you buy You are asked to enter the product key when you install th
64. ion in a document or a file in Windows Explorer The options on the pop up menu are the most commonly used commands that relate to the item you right clicked See also right click sleep mode A low power state that saves electricity when the computer is not in use software The invisible code stored in digital bits and bytes It consists of a set of instructions that tell the hardware what tasks to perform See also digital and program 18 surf To jump from place to place on the Internet searching for topics of interest by clicking hyperlinks Instead of searching for specific information surfing is an undirected type of Web browsing You amuse yourself by clicking whatever catches your fancy surge protector A device that protects a computer from fluctuations in power A surge protector regulates the flow of electricity to the computer and prevents high voltage surges from damaging the equipment SVGA Super Video Graphics Array A video display standard that offers greater resolution and color depth than VGA The resolution clarity and sharpness of an image is determined by the number of pixels that can be displayed per square inch Color depth is determined by the number of colors from 256 to 16 million that can be displayed simultaneously The number of both pixels and colors is limited by the amount of video memory on the SVGA system See also pixel Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presa
65. ipped with Compaq Help and Support an integrated help and assistance tool from Microsoft and Compaq that provides the following services Easy access to your Notebook s built in product information Preventive care and maintenance assistance for your Notebook Links to online support and technical assistance Accessing Compaq Help and Support To access Compaq Help and Support press Fn F2 or double click the Help and Support icon on your Windows Start Menu The Help and Support window is displayed Q Tip You can also access Compaq Help and Support by clicking the Start button and pointing to Compaq Help and Support Use Compaq Help and Support when you need M Answers to questions about your hardware or software Help installing new peripherals or software applications A resolution to a hardware or software problem or error E Help restoring your Notebook s settings and undoing unsuitable changes E Access to the latest drivers updates downloads and online documentation WE Access to online help and support from a qualified Compaq support specialist Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 8 3 Presario 700 Series Solutions Using Online Help and Support for Additional Assistance 8 4 If you are unable to resolve the problem on your Notebook using the troubleshooting and diagnostic features of Compaq Help and Support additional assistance is available online Compaq Help and Support provides integrated access to
66. isc 5 3 video discs 5 5 5 6 CD RW drive buffer underrun errors 5 13 Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 10 Cleaning procedures display screen 7 4 Index exterior 7 2 external mouse 7 5 keyboard 7 3 TouchPad 7 4 Compaq Help and Support 8 3 Components backpanel 2 9 display release latch 2 1 function keys 2 6 Internet Zone buttons and lights 2 4 left panel 2 7 lower front panel 2 3 right panel 2 8 D Display cleaning 7 4 components 2 2 external monitor 2 6 hibernation 3 5 release latch 2 1 switching between 4 2 troubleshooting 8 9 Drives location 2 7 storage 3 14 DVD drive on screen controls 5 7 playing 5 7 region settings 5 8 troubleshooting 8 12 working with discs 5 1 E Easy CD Creator 5 10 Edge motion 3 12 Ejecting CD or DVD 5 3 manually 5 4 Electrical safety 1 6 Ethernet connection 4 10 External device connectors 2 9 External mouse cleaning 7 5 F F10 Setup 3 16 3 17 Feet pop up 2 10 Front panel components 2 2 Function keys 2 6 G Getting Started Poster 1 2 H Headphone jack 2 7 Help contacting Compaq 8 5 Help launch key 2 6 Hibernation mode 6 12 Installing hardware devices 4 6 software 4 5 Installing memory 4 6 Internet Zone buttons 3 13 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series K Kensington lock See Security Keyboard cleaning 7 2 7 3 function keys 2 6 Keys function 2 6 L Left pa
67. k the Battery Status or Power Meter icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 3 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Storing the Battery Your Notebook uses a Li Ion lithium ion battery If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time 2 weeks you must take precautions to ensure that your battery is stored correctly E Use your Notebook until the battery is drained to 50 percent E Remove the battery and store it separately Q Tip You may store your battery within the following temperature S range 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 45 C To extend its operating life store the battery in a cool dry place DPA Tip Temperature plays an important role in recharging your battery To gain maximum capacity allow both the battery and your Notebook to cool to 68 F 20 C which is room temperature before recharging the battery 6 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Recycling the Battery In North America dispose of lithium ion Li Ion batteries by taking advantage of the Compaq battery recycling program You will be provided with a postage paid battery pack mailer pre addressed to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste Dispose of or recycle them by using a public collection system or returning them to Compaq your
68. l Panel 2 Double click Sounds and Audio Devices 3 Select Place volume control icon in the taskbar and click OK Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions Press any key Screen is blank Display only fills part of the screen Your Notebook is in Sleep mode This is identified when the Power light is flashing The external monitor display is selected Your resolution settings are not set properly Press the Fn F3 keys to switch between the LCD display external monitor TV Out available on selected models and simultaneous display 1 Use the Start menu to open the Control Panel Double click Display Click the Settings tab In the Screen area click the slider and drag it to the desired resolution Click OK to accept the new settings then close the Control Panel window Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 8 9 Solutions Characters are garbled or the display flashes when your Notebook is connected to an external monitor The external monitor s resolution is set too high for your Notebook Restart your Notebook and reset the Display settings for a lower resolution See the solution for Display only fills part of the screen for more details The digital camcorder or 1394 device is not working The device is not on The device is not connected The device
69. leaning the Keyboard You should clean the keyboard periodically to rid it of dust lint and any other foreign particles that may become trapped beneath the keys Use a can of compressed air with a straw extension attached to blow air in and around the keys Cleaning the keyboard prevents keys from sticking and jamming It also makes typing a more pleasant experience CAUTION Do not use liquids of any kind on the keyboard because they may permanently damage your keyboard CAUTION Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner for cleaning the keyboard because you may deposit normal household debris on the surfaces rather than remove it Tip Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to cotton L swabs because cotton can add rather than remove lint Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 7 3 Presario 700 Series Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the Display Screen The surface of your display screen may look fuzzy or smudged You can use a soft damp lint free cloth to wipe the screen clean If the display screen requires any additional cleaning use an antistatic screen cleaner or pre moistened antistatic wipes CAUTION Never spray water or any other cleaning fluids or chemicals directly on the screen You may permanently damage your Notebook Cleaning the TouchPad Grease and dirt on the TouchPad can cause your cursor to jump around on the display screen To avoid this problem periodically clean the TouchPad wit
70. lling to turn on Edge Motion 5 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box 3 12 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Easy Access Buttons The Easy Access buttons located above your Notebook s keyboard automatically connect you to the Internet These buttons give you one touch access to Internet activities or to software applications Until your Internet or network services are configured all buttons launch the Internet Setup Wizard After your Internet network services are set up each button opens your default Web browser and connects to pre programmed applications Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons Se See also Easy Access Buttons and Lights in Chapter 2 of this guide for descriptions of each button and its default action You can reprogram the Easy Access buttons to reflect your personal preferences To reprogram your Easy Access buttons complete the following Steps 1 Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel 2 Double click the Easy Access buttons icon and follow the instructions provided Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 13 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Storage Drives Your Notebook stores your files and programs in the storage drives This section helps you in the following area E Identifying Your Storage Drives Identifying Your Storage Drives Your floppy drive hard drive and CD DVD CD RW or DVD CD RW d
71. lugged into the electrical outlet when it is not connected to your Notebook E Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one accidentally steps on or trips over them Surge Protectors Using surge protectors and line conditioners can substantially reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protecting your Notebook from power source problems During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system damage Protect your Notebook and peripherals by connecting them to a surge suppressor which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your Notebook Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 3 Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Why Use AC Power When I ve Got a Battery When you re not on the go you ll want to use your Notebook s AC adapter as your power source This ensures that the battery is always charged When your Notebook does not have a charged battery you should save your work and turn off your Notebook before unplugging it from the AC power supply O Did you know When a charged battery is in your Notebook you can simply unplug it from AC power Your Notebook automatically switches to battery power Turning Your Notebook On and Off To turn on your Notebook press the Power button which is located at the top of the keyboard To turn off your Notebook properly complete the following Steps
72. n Cursor does not respond to Touchpad Program in use has stopped responding to commands The internal keyboard NumLock is disabled when an external PS 2 keyboard or keypad is present The NumLock feature is turned on TouchPad needs to be cleaned Use the TouchPad to shut down the Windows operating system Your Notebook will turn itself off If your Notebook does not shut down press and hold down the Power button until your Notebook turns off Use the keypad on the external keyboard or unplug the external keyboard to use the internal keypad feature Press the Fn or Shift key while pressing the Num Lk key to turn Num Lock off Wipe the TouchPad with a damp cloth and then wipe it dry Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions Cursor does not respond to Touchpad Cursor does not respond Program in use has stopped responding to commands The TouchPad sensitivity settings may need adjustment The PageUp PageDown Home or End keys were accidentally pressed while typing Use the keyboard or mouse to shut down the Windows Operating System If your Notebook does not shut down press and hold down the Power button until your Notebook turns off Restore the default TouchPad settings 1 Use the Start menu to open the Control Panel 2 Double click Mouse 3 Click the Touch tab and then the Defaults button
73. n until your Notebook reaches Hibernation and turns off 10 Plug in the AC adapter and restart your Notebook 11 Return to the Power Options Properties dialog box and re enter your power savings settings to the desired level Battery Charging Time Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery charge the type of battery and the activity of your Notebook while charging Tip Your Notebook s batteries charge much faster if the S Notebook is off while charging Maximizing Battery Operating Time The battery operating time depends on your power management settings Your Notebook components the options and the applications that you use also affect the operating time This section shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to operate under battery power Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery The display processor CD DVD drive and hard drive use the most battery power To maximize the battery operating time perform one or more of the following actions Press Fn F7 to reduce the display brightness and to select a short wait for your screen saver Select a screen saver that does not generate a lot of graphics or motion Reduce audio volume or use headphones Exit modem programs when you are not using them Remove PC Cards when you are not using them Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off y
74. nel components 2 7 Li Ion battery storage 6 4 lock Kensington See Security Low battery condition 6 13 Lower front panel 2 3 M Maintenance guidelines 7 1 Manual ejection 5 4 Mass storage sources 3 14 Memory location 2 10 troubleshooting 8 18 upgrading 4 7 Microphone jack 2 7 Model and serial number 2 10 Mouse cleaning 7 5 Movies playing 5 7 N Non DVD video discs 5 6 p Parallel port 2 9 Password defined 3 15 removal 3 17 setting 3 16 PC card Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Index troubleshooting 8 18 PC card slot 2 7 Pop up feet 2 10 Ports 2 9 Power See also AC adapter Battery button 3 5 disconnecting from 1 6 electrical safety 1 6 1 7 indicator 2 2 management 6 10 modes 6 11 surge protectors 3 3 troubleshooting 8 11 turning on and off 1 6 3 4 Power surge 1 7 3 3 Power on password 3 15 R Recycling batteries 6 5 Restore utilities 8 2 S Safety and Comfort Guide 1 3 Safety issues 1 6 Scroll button 3 10 Security 3 15 Serial number location 2 10 Service and support launch key 2 6 Setup poster 1 2 Sleep mode entering 6 11 function key 2 6 Software adding and removing 4 5 Index Solution tables See also Compaq Help and Support audio and video 8 7 battery and power 8 11 keyboard and TouchPad 8 16 mass storage 8 12 memory and PC cards 8 18 Standby 6 11 Storage drives identifying 3 14 Storing
75. nthesized musical sounds found in games CD ROMs and presentation packages minimize To shrink a running program window into an icon on the Windows taskbar Click the icon to restore the program window See also Microsoft Windows Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary modem A device in the computer that converts data from digital format to analog format so that it can be transferred through a standard telephone line to another computer The modem in the receiving computer converts the data back to digital format See also digital mouse A device that you move across the top of your desk or a mousepad to move the pointer or cursor on the screen Click to select an item double click to launch a program and right click to see a shortcut menu mouse pointer The arrow on the screen that moves with the mouse 11 Glossary MP3 The file extension for MPEG audio layer 3 sound files This format compresses sound data from a stereo music CD to one half of its original size without sacrificing sound quality Because of their small size MP3 files can easily be transferred over the Internet You can download individual songs or entire CDs in MP3 format to your computer The format is easily identified by the file extension mp3 multimedia Two or more media formats used together such as text graphics animation audio or video music software Programs for composing and
76. nu of the most commonly used commands for the item you clicked See also pop up menu ROM Read Only Memory Memory that contains the basic instructions for the microprocessor ROM is permanent memory turning off the computer does not erase it Since you cannot change or write to ROM it is referred to as read only See also microprocessor 16 S scanner A device that creates digital images of printed documents and photographs Software allows you to save and edit the images on the computer See also digital and software screen saver A moving picture or pattern that displays on the screen when you stop using your computer for a specified period of time Originally designed to protect the monitor screen savers are now used for amusement scroll To gradually move information across the screen when a document or Web page is too long or too wide to view all at once Scroll bars are located along the right side and across the bottom of a window When scroll arrows are present at the ends of the bars you know that some information is off the screen Click on one of the arrows to scroll the information into view Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series scroll mouse A mouse witha scroll wheel between the two mouse buttons for automatic scrolling through long documents or Web pages search engine A program accessed on the Internet that allows you to search large databases for information
77. our Notebook when you are not using it Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 6 9 Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery Power Management Did you know Notebooks have power saving features that protect your data and conserve battery and monitor life What Is Power Management This section explains the following main topics mM Understanding Power Management WE Starting and Ending Power Modes Understanding Power Management Power management lets you reduce your Notebook power consumption Your Notebook has two power management modes E Hibernation is an energy saving feature and safeguard that saves information to the hard drive then turns off your Notebook When you resume from Hibernation your information returns to the screen where you were previously working Your Notebook hibernates when the Power button is pressed when the battery has little power left or when your Notebook operating on battery power is in Sleep mode for more than one hour WE Sleep also called Standby is an energy saving feature that reduces power to system components that are not being used When Sleep is initiated your information is saved in Random Access Memory RAM and the screen is cleared Your Notebook is still on but the display is blank When you resume from Suspend your information returns to the screen where you were previously working 6 10 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Caring for Your Battery
78. peratures can damage your Notebook or cause it to perform poorly Use your Notebook only on a solid flat surface and make sure that no walls or objects are close enough to the vents to reduce airflow Bump or drop your Notebook Put objects on top of it Even if your Notebook is stored in a durable carrying case it is not made to support extra weight Leave the CD DVD drive door open when it is not in use The door can be damaged Handle liquids around your Notebook Exposure to almost any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty Expose your Notebook to dusty or dirty environments Dust and dirt can clog internal components and mechanisms Place the Notebook on surfaces that may block the vents on the side or bottom of the unit such as towels carpeting and so on Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 7 7 Presario 700 Series 8 Solutions You turn on your Notebook and it won t start You try to print and nothing happens You get an error message that prevents you from getting your work done and there s no one around who knows what to do Help In this chapter you ll learn easy ways to increase computer performance and solve some basic computer problems This chapter covers the following main topics HM Basic Solutions 8 2 E Backup Utilities 8 2 E Compaq Help and Support 8 3 mM Solution Tables 8 7 If you cannot solve a problem yourself you can contact Compaq
79. rio 700 Series T taskbar See Windows taskbar U upload To send information to another computer on the Internet UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply A device that provides a short term backup power supply as well as surge protection URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a Web Site such as www compag com Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Glossary USB port Universal Serial Bus port A connector for plugging in multiple ultra high speed peripherals USB ports are gradually replacing serial ports and parallel ports and eliminating the need for so many connectors and cables Multiple USB peripherals can be linked together in a chain to share the same port Windows 98 included a built in driver for USB peripherals Windows Millennium and Windows XP support a new USB standard that is 40 times faster than the previous standard See also serial port parallel port and peripheral Usenet Users Network A worldwide network of computers set up to transmit messages to newsgroups See also newsgroup 19 Glossary V V 90 standard A standard adopted in 1998 to resolve two competing technologies for 56Kbps modems If your modem does not conform to the V 90 standard you can visit the manufacturer s Web site and download a software upgrade V 92 standard A standard adopted in 2000 to improve the V 90 standard in three ways reduced startup time time needed to establi
80. rive are designated with letters of the alphabet as well as with icons sy Standard 3 inch Floppy Drive To determine your drive letters complete the following steps 1 Use the Start menu to access the My Computer icon amp The icons for each drive and corresponding drive letters are displayed in the My Computer window under the O listing for Hard Disk Drives and Devices with Removable Storage Local Hard Drive 2 Use the icons to the right to identify CD DVD CD RW or your drives DVD CD RW Drive 3 14 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using Your Notebook Security To protect your files and programs your Notebook provides several security features This section will cover mM Using the Security Slot Mm Power On Password Using the Security Slot To use the security slot found on the side of your Notebook complete the following steps 1 Insert a locking device such as a Kensington lock into the security slot 2 Turn the locking device clockwise 90 degrees To remove the locking device turn the locking device counter clockwise 90 degrees and remove the device from the slot Power On Password You can set a power on password that will secure the information you store on the hard disk When turning on your Notebook this password must be entered before you can access your files Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 3 15 Presario 700 Series Using Your
81. rols are designed to look like controls on a stand alone DVD player so the controls may seem familiar Keep in mind that not all options are available with all DVD titles Only the author of a title can include features If a feature is not available with a particular title it will be grayed out and inaccessible Identifying Your DVD Region Setting Did you know When attempting to play a DVD that does not match the drive s region setting you will see the message Playback of content from this region is not permitted To close the player without changing the drive s region setting click Cancel To change the region setting and play the DVD disc select the current region and click OK 5 8 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Most DVD discs have a region setting that limits the playback of the disc to specific geographical regions The region code on the DVD drive must match the region code on the DVD disc To change the DVD drive region complete the following steps 1 With a DVD disc in the drive open the WinDVD Player 2 Click the Properties icon on the lower left corner of the player to open the Properties dialog box 3 Click the General tab Properties General Audio Display Parental Control r Current regions p Player settings 1 USA Canada Default DYD drive E 2 Weet Europe Japan South Africa M
82. rred 3 Solution Describes how you should try to fix the problem If the listed solution does not fix your problem try another solution for the symptom or try the solution a second time If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it contact a Compaq authorized service provider Refer to your Warranty Statement for details Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solution Tables In this section you will find information on Audio and Video Battery and Power Mass Storage Games and Internet Keyboard and TouchPad Memory and PC Cards Audio and Video Solutions No sound Volume has been muted Sound is too low Volume is set too low Your Notebook is in Sleep mode This is identified when the Power light is flashing On the taskbar click the Volume gt icon then deselect the Mute check box Press any key Click the Volume gt icon on the taskbar then click the Volume slider and drag it up or press the Volume Up button Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Solutions Sound is distorted Volume icon is missing from the Windows taskbar Volume is set too high The Place volume control icon in the taskbar option has not been selected Click the Volume gt icon on the taskbar then click the Volume slider and drag it down or press the Volume Down button 1 Use the Start menu to open the Contro
83. rs it may be necessary to start over with a new disc and then properly dispose of the old disc A buffer underrun is an error that occurs when the flow of data to the CD Recorder is interrupted When a buffer underrun occurs the CD creation process is halted The following suggestions may help prevent buffer underruns E Close other programs and disable tasks or applications running in the background such as screen savers and virus software E Ensure that the temporary files created during CD recording are created on the local hard disk not in a directory on a network drive zB Note To change the location where the temporary files are stored click Tools from the Easy CD Creator menu select Options and then follow the on screen instructions E Do not attempt to record CDs from files on a network If the desired files are on a network copy them to your local hard disk before recording the CD zB Note A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical drive systems CD ROM CD RW or DVD ROM drives 5 14 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 6 Caring for Your Battery When you re on the go AC wall outlets are not always available and sometimes you ll want to use battery power This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Notebook computer has the power necessary to continue running This chapter covers the following main topics E Battery Care 6 2
84. s how to protect your equipment from damage protect yourself from injury and ensure your comfort while using your Notebook Warranty Certificate The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during the warranty period Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 1 3 Presario 700 Series Introduction Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD For information about using the CD drive including instructions for inserting or removing a CD refer to Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive To view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD 1 Insert the Documentation Suite CD into the CD drive 2 Select a guide from the Documentation Suite menu 3 If Adobe Acrobat Reader information is displayed and you are asked to respond follow the instructions on the screen to accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement Acrobat Reader is a software application that enables you to view and print the documents on the Documentation Suite CD You will also use Acrobat Reader to view and print some documents available on the Internet 4 For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD click the Help button near the top of the Adobe Acrobat Reader window 1 4 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Introduction Symbols and Graphics Symbols The following words and symbols hav
85. sh connection new internet call waiting feature letting you know that someone is trying to call you without losing the modem connection and increased maximum upload speed improve video conferencing and general uploading video phone See Internet phone 20 virus A set of software instructions written to harm computers A virus can cause unusual messages to display on the screen destroy information on the hard disk or cause your hard disk to crash Some viruses affect your computer immediately others are set to activate on a certain date See also anti virus software W WAV A file format used to store sounds WAV sound files can be identified by the file extension wav Microsoft and IBM developed the format for Windows programs that support sound Web See World Wide Web Web browser See browser window A framed area that displays on the Windows desktop after you select an item or open a program Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Windows desktop The main screen you see when your computer completes startup The desktop displays icons small pictures that represent items in the operating system such as My Computer and Recycle Bin shortcuts to programs installed on your computer and shortcuts to folders or files See also shortcut Windows Explorer A file management program that lets you see the hierarchy of folders on your computer and all the files and subfolders in each
86. so programs can run faster desktop See Windows desktop dialog box A small window that requests information from the user before a command can be carried out Add New Hardwar This wizard installs the software for a new hardware device Before continuing close any open programs To begin installing the software for your new device click Next digital A system that uses electronic signals to transfer data in the form of bits A bit is represented by a single digit Computers use only two digits either a 0 or a 1 in various combinations See also bit and byte directory See folder discussion group A group discussion on a topic of mutual interest held on the Internet Instead of meeting ina classroom students may meet for group discussions on the Internet disk High capacity storage media such as the hard disk inside the computer and the removable media used in a Zip drive or Jaz drive Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series floppy Low capacity removable storage media made of flexible plastic film encased in a hard plastic shell Since the plastic film is flexible the 3 5 inch diskette is sometimes referred to as a floppy diskette floppy drive The drive that reads and writes to a diskette double click To push down and quickly release the left mouse button two times in rapid succession to open an item download To receive files from another computer on
87. t Explorer A Web browser developed by the Microsoft Corporation See also browser Microsoft Windows The most popular computer operating system in the world It is characterized by the use of windows and icons Each running program and open file has its own window Instead of memorizing commands you click icons to communicate with the computer Clicking the minimize button shrinks a program to an icon on the taskbar Clicking the icon redisplays the program as a window You can have several windows open at the same time and toggle from one to another by using Alt Tab Press and hold down the Alt key press the Tab key and then release both keys A palette with an icon for each program is displayed Click the icon for the program you want See also Windows desktop Windows Explorer and Windows taskbar Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series MIDI Pronounced middy Musical Instrument Digital Interface An interface that allows the computer to record sounds created by a synthesizer and then manipulate the data to produce new sounds such as changing the key of a composition See also interface and digital MIDI connector A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a synthesizer keyboard MIDI format A file format used to store electronic music sounds It can be identified by the file extension mid A sound card that supports MIDI files allows the computer to generate the sy
88. ther can be transmitted as an e mail attachment much faster than individual files An archive takes up less storage space on your disk It can be identified by the file extension zip An archive contains a self extracting program with the file extension exe for executable Double click the executable file and a wizard guides you through the process of unzipping the files See also wizard 22 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series 1394 troubleshooting 8 10 A AC adapter connecting 6 6 connector 2 9 plugging unplugging 3 3 Air vent location 2 10 Audio features digital audio 2 4 troubleshooting 8 7 B Back panel components 2 9 Backup procedure 8 2 Battery calibrating 6 6 care of 6 2 charging 3 8 4 3 6 8 checking 6 3 connecting AC adapter 6 14 draining 6 7 inserting 3 6 Li Ion 6 5 location 2 10 low condition 6 13 operating time 6 8 power management 6 10 power usage 3 4 recycling 6 5 Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Index release switch 2 10 3 7 removing 3 7 replacing 6 14 storing 6 4 suspending work 6 15 troubleshooting 8 11 Brightness 2 6 Buffer underrun 5 13 Burning CDs 5 10 C CD 2 6 basics 5 1 inserting 5 2 CD or DVD drive See also DVD drive audio CDs 5 5 CD RW 5 10 function key 2 6 identifying DVD region 5 8 inserting disc 5 2 manually ejecting disc 5 4 playing audio CDs 5 5 removing d
89. ur Notebook at a Glance Function Key Combinations 2 6 The following FN function keys have already been assigned F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Compaq Support Web site launch key Help launch key Switch between the display and external monitor in the following order M Display WE External monitor M Display and external monitor E TV Sleep Unassigned Unassigned Brightness control down Brightness control up CD or DVD play pause CD or DVD stop CD or DVD previous track CD or DVD next track Mobile Internet PC User s Guide Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Left and Right Panels Take a look at the left and right sides of your Notebook The PC card slot and the removable floppy drive are located on the left side panel The microphone jack headphone jack and optical drive are located on the right side panel Did you know PC Cards are credit card sized removable options that expand the capability of your Notebook Components on Left Side Security Lock Slot Air Vent PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot Type I Il or II Floppy Drive Floppy Eject Button Mobile Internet PC User s Guide 2 7 Presario 700 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Components on Right Side Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Optical Drive 2 8 Optical Drive Activity Light Optical Drive Eject Button Manual Eject Hole Mobile Internet
90. ypt To translate data into a secret code You must have access to a secret key or password to read an encrypted file See also secure Web Site Ethernet The most widely installed local area network technology An Ethernet LAN local area network typically uses coaxial cable or special upgrades of twisted pair wires The most commonly installed Ethernet systems provide transmission speeds up to 10Mbps and are called IOBASE T Devices are connected to the cable and compete for access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection protocol Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer F fax modem A modem that allows your computer to transmit and receive faxes The fax modem can transmit documents to fax machines and other computers with fax modems It can broadcast a fax to several sites at once A dual purpose modem functions as both a regular modem that transmits files as attachments and a fax modem that transmits printed documents file extension A dot and two or three letters after a file name that indicate the program in which the file was created For example doc indicates that the file was created in Microsoft Word floppy disk See floppy folder Represented by an icon that looks like a yellow manila folder a folder contains other folders subfolders and files Both MS DOS and early versions of Microsoft Windows used the term directory and subdirectories for fold

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