Laptop User Manual

2–6 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Selecting a Guide
This section describes the guides on the Documentation Library
CD and suggests ways to quickly find a topic within a guide.
For information about using documentation symbols, text styles,
and paths, see the Preface, “Using This Guide.”
For Information About These Topics Select This Guide
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Using the external hardware features
identified in Chapter 3 of this guide
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Running the notebook on a
battery pack
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Upgrading memory
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Power and environmental
specifications
Hardware Guide
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Using Standby and Hibernation and
selecting power preferences
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Using CD and DVD software
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Updating or restoring Compaq software
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Using the Setup and Support utilities
Software Guide
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Caring for the notebook and drives
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Preparing the notebook for transport
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Traveling with the notebook
internationally
Maintenance, Shipping
and Travel
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Solving notebook problems yourself
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Getting help from Compaq
Troubleshooting
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Governmental and safety information
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Protecting the notebook from static
electricity
Regulatory and Safety
Notices
Ergonomic and safety information Safety & Comfort
Guide
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