Compaq Evo N620c User manual

Getting Started

Compaq Evo Notebook N620c Series

Document Part Number: 316625-001

January 2003

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,

identify the exterior components of the notebook, find and install

the latest versions of Compaq software, and find additional

information and support.

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

Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other

countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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 or for the incidental or consequential damages in connection

with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. 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.

Getting Started

First Edition January 2003

Reference Number: N620c

Document Part Number: 316625-001

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Contents

1 Hardware and Software Setup

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

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

Setting Up the Wireless MultiPort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Notebook Support and Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Confirming Hibernation Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

2 A Look at the Notebook

Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Pointing Stick Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

TouchPad Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Dual Pointing Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Speakers and Memory Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Buttons, Keys and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

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iv Getting Started

Contents

3 How to Get Information, Help and Updates

Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Updating Compaq Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD . . . . . . 3–5

Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Downloading Software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Downloading System ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Downloading Other SoftPaqs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Restoring Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 3–10

Index

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Getting Started 1–1

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

ÄCAUTION: Setup must begin by connecting the notebook to AC power.

To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or

damage to the components during initial setup:

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

Port Replicator.

■Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been

connected to external AC power.

■Do not run the notebook on battery power. Use external AC

power throughout initial setup.

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1–2 Getting Started

Hardware and Software Setup

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

then connect the notebook to external AC power.

Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector 1.

Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2and into an

electrical outlet 3. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.)

Connecting the notebook to external power

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

right 1and raising the display 2.

Opening the notebook

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Hardware and Software Setup

Getting Started 1–3

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

switch 1.

Turning on the notebook

When the notebook is turned on:

■The power/standby light 2turns on.

■The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the

battery light 3turns on. The battery light remains on while

the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery

pack is fully charged.

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1–4 Getting Started

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Software

The initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen as soon as the

notebook is connected to external power.

Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding

through the online instructions, read the following setup

information.

ÄCAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file

corruption or damage to the components during initial setup:

■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

■Do not shut down the notebook.

■Do not remove or insert a drive.

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

the entire process. Setup time varies depending on notebook

configuration.

■If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully

and keep in mind that the languages you do not choose will

be deleted from the system and cannot be restored during

initial setup.

■During the setup process, you must accept the

End User License Agreement to continue.

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Hardware and Software Setup

Getting Started 1–5

Setting Up the Wireless MultiPort

✎If you ordered your notebook with a wireless MultiPort, your

notebook was shipped with the wireless MultiPort module

preinstalled.

Preinstalled wireless MultiPort Module

The wireless MultiPort is disabled by default. To set up the

wireless MultiPort:

1. Press Fn+F2 to enable the wireless MultiPort and install

preloaded wireless MultiPort drivers.

✎Do not attempt to install wireless MultiPort drivers before the

initial software setup is complete.

2. Install preloaded wireless MultiPort software according to the

instructions in “Installing Optional Applications” later in this

chapter.

To configure the wireless MultiPort, contact your network

administrator.

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1–6 Getting Started

Hardware and Software Setup

For instructions on using the wireless MultiPort, refer to the

wireless user documentation included on the Documentation

Library CD shipped with your notebook:

■For a Bluetooth wireless device, refer to:

❏Software Reference Guide (Bluetooth for Windows) or

❏Software Reference Guide (Bluetooth for XP).

■For an 802.11b wireless device, refer to User’s Guide

(Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200).

Installing Optional Applications

You can install third-party applications or preloaded 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 application, select Start > Software

Setup. A setup wizard loads, and a list of applications is

displayed. Select the application you want to install, and

follow the instructions on the screen.

✎To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded

Compaq utilities without installing them, select Start > Software

Setup, and, after viewing the utility information, select Cancel.

■To install preloaded wireless MultiPort software, select

Start > Software Setup. A setup wizard loads, and a list of

applications is displayed. Select the application for the

wireless option you ordered with your notebook:

❏For Bluetooth wireless, select Bluetooth MultiPort

Module by Compaq.

❏For 802.11b wireless, select Compaq Wireless LAN

W200 Client Manager.

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