348383-001.book Page i Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM b Hardware Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 348383-001 December 2003 This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware features, including connectors for external devices. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which can be helpful when traveling with the notebook.
348383-001.book Page ii Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel and SpeedStep are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
48383-001.book Page iii Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Contents 1 Notebook Features TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
348383-001.book Page iv Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Contents 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Identifying Battery Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3–3 Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack. . . . . . . 3–4 Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Charging a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
348383-001.book Page v Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Contents MultiBay Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7 Identifying the MultiBay Activity Light . . . . . . . . . . 4–7 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9 MultiBay Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10 Inserting an Optical Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
348383-001.book Page vi Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Contents 7 External Devices Connecting a Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an Optional External MultiBay. . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a 1394 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
348383-001.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM 1 Notebook Features TouchPad Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling and double-clicking. 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
348383-001.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Top Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 When the notebook is: Power button* ■ Off, press and release to turn on the notebook. ■ In Standby, press and release to exit Standby. ■ In Hibernation, press and release to exit Hibernation.
348383-001.book Page 3 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Component Description 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. 3 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. 4 Quick Launch buttons (3) Enable you to access common functions with a single keystroke. ■ QuickLock button (left)—Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display.
348383-001.book Page 4 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Component Description 6 Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. 7 Display release latch recesses (2) Secure the display when it is closed. Memory compartment (not shown; located under the keyboard) Contains one primary memory slot and one expansion slot.
348383-001.book Page 5 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Lights Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 Num lock On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. 2 Caps lock On: Caps lock is on. 3 Scroll lock On: Scroll lock is on. 4 Wireless On/Off On: An optional integrated wireless device has been enabled. 5 Power/Standby On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
348383-001.book Page 6 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Component Description 6 Battery On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. Off: AC power is applied with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is applied.
348383-001.book Page 7 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Left-Side Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 Audio line-out jack Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. 2 Microphone jack Connects optional external monaural or stereo microphones. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 MultiBay Holds a MultiBay device.
348383-001.book Page 8 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Right-Side Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. 2 Secure Digital (SD) slot Accepts SD Memory Cards. 3 PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 4 RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. 5 Bluetooth compartment Holds an optional wireless Bluetooth device.
348383-001.book Page 9 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Front Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional Infrared Data Association (IrDA)-compliant device. 2 Mute button Mutes the system volume when pressed. The button lights up when volume is muted. 3 Volume control buttons Increase and decrease system volume.
348383-001.book Page 10 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Component Description 5 Speakers (2) Produce system sound. 6 Wireless antennae (2) Transmit wireless data. Å WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
348383-001.book Page 11 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Rear Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 Enables airflow to cool internal components. Exhaust vent Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing can block airflow.
348383-001.book Page 12 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Component Description 5 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television or an overhead projector. 6 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor or an overhead projector. 7 1394 connector Connects a device that requires high bandwidth, such as an optional digital camera or other video or audio device. 8 RJ-45 network jack Connects a network cable.
348383-001.book Page 13 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Bottom Components Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 Keyboard access screws (2) Enable you to remove the keyboard to access system memory. 2 Intake vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing can block airflow.
348383-001.book Page 14 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Component Description 3 Holds an optional wireless LAN device. Mini PCI compartment Ä The FCC does not allow unauthorized Mini PCI devices to be used in this notebook. Installing an unsupported MiniPCI device can prevent your notebook from operating properly and can result in a warning message. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the unauthorized device.
348383-001.book Page 15 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Notebook Features Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside of the battery compartment provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel abroad with the notebook. ■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N).
348383-001.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM 2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using a Pointing Device Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling and double-clicking. 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
348383-001.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Using an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using one of the connectors on the back panel.
348383-001.book Page 3 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Hotkeys and shortcut keys, which are preset combinations of the fn key and another key, execute frequently used system functions. Identifying fn and Function Keys Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component 1 Function keys (5) 2 fn key ■ A hotkey is a combination of the fn key and one of the function keys.
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348383-001.book Page 5 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among display devices connected to the external monitor connector or the S-Video-out jack on the notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing the fn+f4 hotkey multiple times will toggle the image between the notebook display and an external display.
348383-001.book Page 6 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8) Press fn+f8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. The display indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery pack. Battery pack locations are indicated by number: Location 1 is the primary battery pack. Location 2 is the optional MultiBay battery pack.
348383-001.book Page 7 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Quick Launch Buttons The 3 Quick Launch buttons enable you to perform common functions with a single keystroke. Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Component Description 1 QuickLock button Disables the keyboard and pointing device and clears the display. Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a password and select preferences.
348383-001.book Page 8 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Keypads The notebook has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
348383-001.book Page 9 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light turns on. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions. embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external ✎ The keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional port replicator.
348383-001.book Page 10 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently, according to whether num lock mode is on or off. For example: ■ When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ■ When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. When the num lock mode on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook turns on.
348383-001.book Page 11 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Pointing Devices and Keyboard 4. Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot check box: ❏ To enable num lock mode on an external keypad, select the field. ❏ To disable num lock mode on an external keypad, clear the field. 5. Press f10. 6. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.
348383-001.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power When the notebook is connected to external AC power, the notebook runs on AC power. When a charged battery pack is in the notebook and the notebook is not connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC power source.
8383-001.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs If you will not be using the notebook for 2 weeks or more, remove the battery pack and store it as described in “Storing a Battery Pack” (later in this chapter) to prolong its life. For more information about leaving your work, refer to the “Power” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation CD. compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used ✎ Only with the notebook.
348383-001.book Page 3 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert a battery pack, turn the notebook upside down, then slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated. Your model might vary slightly from this illustration.
348383-001.book Page 4 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off the notebook before removing the battery pack. To insert an optional MultiBay battery pack, turn the notebook upside down, then slide the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated. Your model might vary slightly from this illustration.
348383-001.book Page 5 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs To remove a MultiBay battery pack, turn the notebook upside down. Then slide and hold the MultiBay release latch 1 as you pull the battery pack 2 from the MultiBay. Your model might vary slightly from this illustration. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the MultiBay when no device is in the MultiBay, insert the weight saver to protect the bay opening.
348383-001.book Page 6 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Charging a Battery Pack All battery packs inserted into the notebook charge whenever the notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the ✎ An notebook, but it cannot be used to charge a battery pack. A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in use, but it will charge faster when the notebook is off.
348383-001.book Page 7 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators might be inaccurate.
348383-001.book Page 8 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack This section explains several ways you can determine the amount of charge in your battery pack. Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. See “Accessing Charge Information” later in this chapter.
348383-001.book Page 9 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Accessing Charge Information To access information about the status of any battery pack in the notebook, do one of the following: ■ Select the Power icon on the taskbar. ■ Press fn+f8. ■ Access the Power Meter tab: ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Power Meter tab. ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options icon > Power Meter tab.
348383-001.book Page 10 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Displaying Charge Information on a MultiBay Battery Pack You can determine the percentage of a full charge remaining in a battery pack that is not inserted into the MultiBay by using the battery Quick Check feature. MultiBay battery packs have battery Quick Check. Primary battery packs do not. To display the percentage of a full charge remaining in a MultiBay battery pack, press the Quick Check button 1 on the MultiBay battery pack.
348383-001.book Page 11 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Managing Low-Battery Conditions Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed in the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect lights. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions This section explains how to identify low and critical low-battery conditions.
348383-001.book Page 12 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the Power/Standby light turns off. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, do one of the following: ■ Connect the AC adapter.
348383-001.book Page 13 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Calibrating a Battery Pack This section describes when and how to calibrate a battery pack. When to Calibrate Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions: ■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate.
348383-001.book Page 14 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Discharging the Battery Pack Before you begin a full discharge, disable Hibernation. To disable Hibernation: 1. Open the Power Options window: ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Clear the Enable Hibernation check box.
348383-001.book Page 15 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs To fully discharge a battery pack: 1. Select the Power icon on the taskbar, or access the Power Schemes tab: ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab. ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab. 2.
348383-001.book Page 16 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs 3. Access the Power Schemes tab: ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Power Schemes tab. ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab. 4. Refer to the settings you recorded earlier. Re-enter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column. 5.
348383-001.book Page 17 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described below extends the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Conserving Power as You Work To conserve power as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
348383-001.book Page 18 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the notebook to conserve power: ■ Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings: ❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display icon > Screen Saver tab. ❏ In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Screen Saver tab.
348383-001.book Page 19 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Storing a Battery Pack If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place.
348383-001.book Page 20 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Battery Packs Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Å WARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F) or dispose of a battery pack in water or fire.
348383-001.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM 4 Drives Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included in the procedures to which they apply. Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent loss or damage to the notebook or a drive: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it. Excessive force can damage drive connectors. When you insert a drive, use only enough force to seat the drive.
348383-001.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 10:50 AM Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to store and access data. ■ A standard drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the notebook MultiBay or optional Advanced Port Replicator. ■ A diskette drive can also be added. ■ A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB connector on the notebook or optional Port Replicator.
