Compaq Laptop User's Manual
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1. Pause Break Insert NumLK Delete ScrLK WARNING Misuse of your personal computer or failure to establish a safe and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious injury Refer to your Safety and Comfort User s Guide for more information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment To reduce the risk of electrical shock connect your computer only toa grounded outlet CAUTION A the disc over the center guide on the CD DVD tray until the When inserting a disc into the CD DVD drive be sure to press disc snaps into place You can damage the disc or your computer if the disc is not installed properly Refer to your A Using Your CD DVD Drive User s Guide for further information Safety amp Comfort Guide This guide describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits of computer users In addition it contains product safety information applicable to all Compaq products Warranty Information Located in your Documentation Portfolio your warranty details the Compag commitment to service during the warranty period Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference Adding Memory Upgrading Your Notebook The Compaq Presario 800 Series Mobile Internet PC features one memory expansion slot located on the bottom of the unit and accessible through the memory expansion door To installa memory expansion board2. All memory expansion boards are asymmetrically keyed notched to ensure correct positioning and can be used in either memory expansion slot e With the computer turned off locate and remove unscrew the memory expansion hatch on the bottom of your Notebook e Insert the memory expansion board into an empty memory expansion slot at a 45 degree angle e Push the memory expansion board down until the board is seated in the plastic retention clips Close the memory expansion hatch e Run Computer Setup The memory is checked and displayed on start up Troubleshooting If you encounter minor problems with your Notebook display or software refer to 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 Remove any diskettes from the drive before turning on your Notebook Additional troubleshooting solutions can be found on your Beyond Setup Guide Serial and Model Numbers Located on the underside of your Notebook Write these numbers in the space below for quick reference in case you need to call for technical assistance MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MS C 0 A NUMBER Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Options Some options are not
3. USING SCANDISK Examines your hard drive for surface errors and file folder problems e At the Windows taskbar click Start Programs then Accessories e Click System Tools then ScanDisk e Select the drive s to check and the type of test you want to run e Click Start to begin Click Close when finished Right Side Components SOCAN lene 1 2 1 IR Port 2 AC Adapter Connector CHECKING THE HARD DISK SPACE You can view a chart of the available hard drive space e At the desktop level click My Computer e Right click on the hard disk icon of your choice e Inthe drop down menu click Properties e View the hard disk space information Underside Components 1 Battery 2 Memory Compartment 3 Model and Serial Number INSTALLING SOFTWARE FROM DISK CD To Initiate the installation process insert the disk CD into the respective drive Click Next e Follow the on screen installation instructions if a diskette or CD won t install e Close all programs click Start Settings and Control Panel from the taskbar e Double click the Add Remove Programs icon e The properties window is displayed Click Install QUICKRESTORE SUPPORT Compaq enables you to restore your system at any time with the QuickRestore method QuickRestore provides various options e Selective Restore allows you to select specific Compaq drivers or applications you want to reinstall w
4. HIBERNATION STANDBY POWER BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY STANDBY SLEEP PANEL TOGGLE ON OFF POWER ON PASSWORD TO SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK BATTERY FIXING A LOW BATTERY CONDITION SCROLL BUTTON INTERNET ZONE BUTTONS MORE INTERNET ZONE BUTTONS Hibernation is a state of no power consumption When your Notebook enters the Hibernation mode the memory contents are saved to the hard disk and your Notebook is powered off Standby puts your Notebook in low power mode It is still on but the display appears blank When your Notebook is on pressing the Power button places your Notebook in Hibernation mode e Press and release the Power button once to enter Hibernation mode e Press and hold down the Power button about four seconds to shut down your Notebook To put your Notebook on Standby e Press the Fn Fq4 keys or e Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then Shut Down then Standby e To wake your Notebook press any key One of the Power Saving measures include turning the LCD off when not in use with the notebook still running To turn off the panel press the Fn F6 keys Repeat to turn on the panel Sets a password to secure the information stored on the hard disk e Turn on your Notebook e After the Compaq logo is displayed a cursor appears in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds While the cursor is visible press the F1o key e Select the Security opti
5. available in all regions Compaq provides all of the necessary options and accessories for your Notebook such as e Compaq Memory e Battery e AC Adapter e Auto Adapter e Carrying Case e Wireless PC Card e Port Replicator e CD RW Drive For more detailed information on purchasing these or other options refer to the Options Catalog or visit the Compaq website at http www compag com Where to Find Additional Jnformation Consult the extensive list of Compag common solutions in the Beyond Setup Guide Topic See this source Technical www Compaq com consumersupport Support Compaq Knowledge Center Help button or icon See warranty for support numbers and information Frequently Asked Beyond Setup Guide Documentation Questions Additional Support for Your Notebook http www compaq com support This document is to be used as an immediate reference only Compaq Knowledge Center is not available in all regions COMPAG Getting Started Presario 800 Series Mobile Internet PC
6. es anytime anywhere The DVD Player is simple and fun to use Insert a DVD into the DVD drive After a few seconds the DVD Player Control Panel opens and playback begins Only available on models that include a DVD drive PLAYING AUDIO CDs e Insert the CD into the drive CD play should start automatically If CD play does not start e On the Windows taskbar click Start Programs Accessories Entertainment and CD Player e Once the CD Player opens click the Play button e To stop playing the CD click the Stop button e To eject the CD click Eject Instant Internet Access Connects you to a personalized Web page filled with local weather news sports and more DJ Instant E mail One touch access for sending and reading e mail Retail Central Instant connection to your computer store and other consumer companies J Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to play MP3 music PROGRAMING INTERNET BUTTONS Reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences e At the Windows taskbar click Start select Settings then Control Panel e Click on the Easy Access Buttons icon e Follow the on screen instructions USING THE DISKETTE DRIVE Connecting the Diskette Drive e To use the diskette drive connect the cable of the diskette drive to any one of the USB port on the left side of your Notebook Inserting and Ejecting a Diskette e To insert a diskette in
7. he 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 RESETTING YOUR NOTEBOOK If the system becomes unstable you can reset your Notebook by pressing and holding the Power key down for 4 seconds ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESSS CONTRAST If your display is too faint bright the brightness controls may be set improperly You can adjust the brightness by pressing Fn F7 to decrease it or Fn F8 to increase it STEP 4 K Unfold to discover a Quick Reference Quick Tips Options and Features of your 800 Serie Rear Components 1 1 External Monitor VGA Port 2 Security Slot External CD DVD or CD RW Drive 1 CD or DVD Media Eject Button 2 CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole A DVD or CD RW are available on select models CHANGING THE DISPLAY RESOLUTION On the taskbar click Start Settings then Control Panel e Double click Display the dialog box opens Click Settings e Under Screen area click the Resolution Slider and drag it to the desired resolution e Click OK to accept settings Left Side Components 1 USB Port 2 CD DVD CD RW Drive Port 3 PC Card Slot Type II 4 PC Card Eject Button 5 Ethernet Port 6 Modem Port 7 1394 Port 8 USB Port External Diskette Drive Z N d y S f i j H i Ji A i jw H A RL i J a A 1 1 Eject Button
8. ithout reformatting your hard disk e User Backup allows you to back up all information and files on the C drive partition and store them ina separate hard disk partition e User Restore restores the C drive partition from your last User Backup e Factory Restore restores your Notebook to its original factory installed software state NOTE All data files and installed applications will be overwritten Back up your data files first e Make Emergency Diskette creates a diskette that contains specific information about your Notebook s configuration The Recovery CD is required CONNECTING THE CD DVD DRIVE To connect the CD or DVD drive to your Notebook complete the following steps e Turn off your Notebook e Connect the cable of the CD or DVD drive to the CD or DVD drive port on the left side of your Notebook KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK INSERTING REMOVING A DISC To load a disc into the disc drive e Press the Eject button the drive e Remove a disc from its protective case holding the disc by its center hole and outer edge to avoid touching the surface To load a disc into the disc drive e Press the Eject button on the drive e Remove a disc from the tray gently pushing down on the center spindle while pulling up on the outer edges e Push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place USING THE DVD PLAYER Your Notebook s DVD drive lets you watch all of your favorite movi
9. on e Move to Set Supervisor Password press Enter and follow the on screen instructions e Close all programs e On the Windows taskbar click Start then click Shut Down e Select the Shut Down option e Click the OK button After a few seconds your Notebook turns off TO TURN ON YOUR NOTEBOOK e Press the Power button To determine the amount of remaining battery power follow these steps e Double click the Battery Charge or the AC Power icon located on the Windows taskbar e Check the battery lights or status panel gauge depending on your Notebook type A battery having less than 10 percent of its power remaining is in a low battery condition When your Notebook loses all battery power it enters Hibernation mode You must allow your Notebook to finish saving and shut off automatically before trying to correct the low battery condition The Scroll button is the equivalent of the Up and Down buttons of the Scroll bar on the side of your display screen To view other areas of a document or browser window press the Scroll bar in the desired direction The Internet Zone buttons located above your Notebook s keyboard automatically connect you to the Internet These buttons allow you one touch access to your most frequently used Internet activities O My Presario Instant connection to Compaq for getting the most out of your computer and the Internet J PAL Just as the mouse t
10. to the diskette drive hold the diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing towards the drive and gently push the diskette into the drive To remove a diskette press the Eject button on the diskette drive AOW TO MUTE AUDIO e Press Fn F5 keys to mute the audio e Repeat to unmute 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States Brazil Canada Japan Singapore Taiwan and the United Kingdom Compaq is registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office First Edition January 2001 2 09 7 15 371d Welcome Congratulations As the owner of a new Presario Notebook computer you have joined the world wide community of mobile computer users This card offers information to guide you through a successful Notebook setup vats in the Box Before you start check that your box contains the following items 800 Series Internet Notebook Adapter Battery Power Cord Modem Cord Getting Started and Documentation Suite CD Documentation Portfolio not shown Diskette Drive not shown O ON DAUBWDHN CD DVD CD RW Drive not shown Country specific Getting Started EGES Features at a Glance 1 Display Release Latch 2 Display 3 Power Button 4 Keyboard 5 TouchPad 6 Speakers 7 Left TouchPad Button 8 Scroll Button z BAL g Right TouchPad Button a ENA
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