Compaq Evo N200 Installation instructions

Hardware Guide

Evo Notebook N200 Series

Document Part Number: 232048-002

November 2001

This guide identifies computer hardware features and provides

procedures for using them. It also includes instructions for setting

up the computer, information about connecting external devices,

and computer specifications.

232048-002.book Page 1 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq

Information Technologies Group, L.P.

Microsoft 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.

Hardware Guide

Second Edition November 2001

First Edition September 2001

Document Part Number: 232048-002

232048-002.book Page 2 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Hardware Guide iii

Contents

1 Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Installing Optional Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

2 A Look at the Computer

TouchPad, Display Release Latch, and Microphone . . . 2–1

Top Components: Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Top Components: Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Top Components: Keys and Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Left Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Right Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Bottom Components: Bays and Compartments . . . . . . . 2–9

Bottom Components: Speaker, Latches, and Vents . . . 2–10

Bottom Components: Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

3 Keyboard and Pointing Device

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Using Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Hotkey Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Hotkey Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Switch Display and Image (Fn+F4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Adjust System Volume (Fn+F5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Initiate QuickLock (Fn+F6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Set Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7) . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Display Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 3–5

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F9 and Fn+F11). . . . 3–5

232048-002.book Page iii Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

iv Hardware Guide

Contents

Using the Fn Key Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys . . . 3–8

Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Using the Easy Access Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Using Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Using Custom Assignments and Schemes . . . . . . . 3–10

4 Battery Packs

Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Replacing or Adding a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Replacing a Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Attaching an External Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Removing an External Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Storing a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

5 Removable Drives

Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Caring for Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Removing and Inserting a Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 5–2

Playing Media with an Optional Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Changing the Startup Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

6Audio

Identifying Audio Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Using the Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Using the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

232048-002.book Page iv Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Hardware Guide v

7 External Device Connections

Connecting a Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Connecting the Modem Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Using a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Enabling USB Legacy Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Linking to an Infrared Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Configuring the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Using Suspend with Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

8 Hardware Upgrades

Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Inserting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Turning Off Power to a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Displaying RAM and Hibernation File Information 8–4

Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 8–5

9 Specifications

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Computer Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Rated Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Index

232048-002.book Page v Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Hardware Guide 1–1

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

ÄCAUTION:

Setup must begin with connecting the computer to AC power.

To prevent file corruption, possible damage to components, and ensure

that correct device drivers load:

■Allow sufficient air circulation around the computer and the

AC Adapter during use and while charging the battery pack to

ensure adequate cooling of the device. Prevent direct exposure

to radiant heat sources.

■Run the computer during setup on external AC power, not on

battery power.

■Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional

Mobile Expansion Unit.

232048-002.book Page 1 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

1–2Hardware Guide

Hardware and Software Setup

1. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet,

then connect the computer to external AC power.

Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1

on the right side of the computer. Plug the power cord into the

AC Adapter 2and into an electrical outlet 3. (Power cords

and outlets vary by country.)

Connecting the computer to external power

2. Open the computer by sliding the display release latch to the

right 1and raising the display 2.

Opening the computer

232048-002.book Page 2 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Hardware and Software Setup

Hardware Guide 1–3

3. Turn on the computer by sliding and releasing the power

switch 1.

Turning on the computer

When hardware setup is complete:

■The power/suspend light 2is on because the computer is on.

■The battery light 3is on because the battery pack is charging.

The battery pack began to charge as soon as the computer

was connected to external power. The battery light remains

on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the

battery pack is fully charged.

■You are prompted to begin software setup.

232048-002.book Page 3 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

1–4Hardware Guide

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Software

The initial setup prompt appears on the screen when the computer

is turned on.

Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding

through the online instructions, read the following setup

information:

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct device

drivers install during initial setup:

■Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet.

■Do not shut down the computer.

■Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the

entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.

■If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,

choose carefully.

❏The languages and operating system that you do not

choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be

restored during initial setup.

❏An operating system available during initial setup is

enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is

deleted, the enhancements are also deleted.

■During the setup process, you must accept the End User

License Agreement to continue.

Installing Optional Applications

You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq

utilities at any time after initial setup is complete.

■To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation

included with the application.

■To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup

Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the

instructions on the screen.

232048-002.book Page 4 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Hardware and Software Setup

Hardware Guide 1–5

If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup

is complete, select Start > Run. On the command line, type:

C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload

✎To display descriptions and space requirements of preloaded

Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup

Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After

viewing the utility information, select Cancel, then select Exit

Setup.

After Software Setup

After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:

■Calibrate the battery pack.

Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully

charged to run the computer, the amount of charge in the

battery pack may not be reported accurately until the battery

pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and

instructions, refer on this CD to the Utilities guide,“Power

Management”section.

■Set the power switch, suspend button, or display switch to

initiate Hibernation.

Hibernation is an energy-saving feature and safeguard that

saves all information in RAM (random access memory) to a

hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the

computer. When you exit Hibernation, your work returns to

the screen where you left off. To replace a battery pack that is

the sole power source, you must either initiate Hibernation or

shut down the computer.

Although Hibernation can be initiated from the Microsoft

Windows 2000 Professional operating system Shut Down

menu, it may be more convenient in either the Windows 2000

Professional or the Microsoft Windows XP Professional

operating system to initiate it from a button or switch. For

232048-002.book Page 5 Friday, September 21, 2001 5:05 PM

Other manuals for Evo N200

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Compaq Laptop manuals

Compaq

Compaq Armada m700 - Notebook PC Manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario V5000 Series Manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario 1850 User manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario V3200 - Notebook PC User manual

Compaq

Compaq Armada 1100 Reference manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario 305 Manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario R3000 - Notebook PC User guide

Compaq

Compaq Compaq 800c User manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario R3000 - Notebook PC Installation instructions

Compaq

Compaq Compaq Notebook Series User manual

Compaq

Compaq XL280 User manual

Compaq

Compaq XL240 Operating manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario X1100 - Notebook PC Instruction and safety manual

Compaq

Compaq N1000 Manual

Compaq

Compaq nc2400 - Notebook PC User manual

Compaq

Compaq Armada 3500 User instructions

Compaq

Compaq Armada 7700 Quick reference guide

Compaq

Compaq N400c - Evo Notebook - PIII 700 MHz Quick start guide

Compaq

Compaq nw9440 - Mobile Workstation User manual

Compaq

Compaq EVO NOTEBOOK N410C User instructions

Compaq

Compaq Armada 1500 Installation and operating instructions

Compaq

Compaq AMC20493-KT5 User manual

Compaq

Compaq Presario V6700 - Notebook PC User manual

Compaq

Compaq Armada 110 Quick reference guide

Popular Laptop manuals by other brands

HP ze2401xt - Pavilion Notebook PC datasheet

Velocity

Velocity NoteMagix M10 quick start guide

Dell

Dell Alienware 17 R2 Service manual

Toshiba

Toshiba A105-S2236 Specifications

HP ENVY 17 Maintenance and service guide

Winbook

Winbook LM user guide

Dell

Dell Inspiron 1464 Setup guide

Dell

Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 quick start guide

HP PROBOOK 4520S Maintenance and service guide

Dell

Dell Latitude ATG D620 Service manual

Sony

Sony VAIO PCG-FX270 Specifications

Dell

Dell Latitude 7310 Service manual

Dell

Dell Precision GU806 Quick reference guide

Sony

Sony VAIO PCG-R505JLK user guide

Lenovo

Lenovo THINKPAD X32 Setup guide

HP Compaq tc4200 Software guide

Toshiba

Toshiba mini NB300 specification

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet Manual