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REFERENCE GUIDE

COMPAQ NOTEBOOK SERIES

First Edition March 2000

Part Number 174886-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

Getting Started 1-1

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter introduces the features and components of the notebook and tells

you how to get the notebook up and running.

Features

Your notebook incorporates desktop computer capabilities into a compact

notebook-sized package.

Among the distinguished features are:

•Support for AMD K6-2, K6-2+, or K6-3 series microprocessor

Provides an advanced central processor for excellent ability of code

execution.

•Built-in audio system

Supports audio capabilities with 3D audio and acoustic effects.

•PCMCIA slot with CardBus support

Single slot supports one Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Card. This slot

accepts CardBus Cards that provide high-speed data transmission and

networking.

•Fast Infrared (IR) port support

With the IR port, wireless communications are possible between your

notebook and an IR device.

•Universal Serial Bus (USB) port support

The USB standard gives you the benefits of having one single interface for

multiple interfaces when low-to-medium speed peripherals are concerned.

•Power Management

You can automatically and manually conserve power by setting up the

Power Management capabilities of your notebook.

•Internal Modem (available on select models )

Supports fax and data communications functions that allow your notebook to

be connected to a network environment through normal telephone cables.

•System BIOS (Basic Input/Output) that supports the years beyond 2000

1-2 Getting Started

Other basic components of the notebook system are:

•3.5-inch, 1.44MB (Megabytes) diskette drive

•ATA3 IDE hard drive, Ultra DMA/33 supported

•24X CD-ROM drive

•32MB or 64MB of system memory, expanding up to 160MB or 192MB

SDRAM with a 128-MB memory module upgrade (model dependent)

•Internal 256KB L2 (only on models with a K6-3 processor) or internal 128KB

L2 (only on models with a K6-2+ processor) cache memory

•External 512KB cache memory only on models with a K6-3 processor

•Color TFT or HPA display with SVGA resolution (model dependent)

•Notebook keyboard

•TouchPad pointing device

•Built-in microphone and stereo speaker set

•Input/output connectors for external expansion

•AC adapter

•Standard NiMH or optional Li-ion rechargeable battery pack

Getting Started 1-3

Taking a Look at the Notebook

Right-Side View

Figure 1-1. Right-Side View

1. Hard Drive

Inside is the hard drive of your notebook, often referred as drive C. (See

“Hard Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)

2. Infrared Port

This infrared port complies with IrDA 1.0 and ASK standards. It allows you

to connect your notebook to an IR device wirelessly. (See “Connecting an

Infrared Device” in Chapter 4 for important notes.)

3. CD-ROM Drive

This is the CD-ROM drive of your notebook, often configured as drive D.

(See “CD-ROM Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)

4. Volume Control )!!!!!*

This controls the volume of the sound coming from the notebook.

1-4 Getting Started

Left-Side View

Figure 1-2. Left-Side View

1. Cable Lock Anchor ( )

This rectangular hole can be used as an anchor point for a security cable.

Use a cable to lock your notebook to an appropriate location for security.

2. Power Button )!!!!!*

Pressing this button turns the notebook power ON or OFF.

3. RJ-11 Connector ( ) (available on select models)

With the RJ-11 connector, the standard telephone line can be connected to

your notebook.

WARNING:

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5. Avoid using the telephone function during an electrical storm. There

may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity

of the leak.

4. PC Card Slot

Open the display to access the PC Card slot. (See “Installing a PC Card”in

Chapter 4 for more information.)

5. Battery Pack

Inside is the battery pack, which supplies power to your notebook when

external power is not connected. (See Chapter 3 for more information.)

Getting Started 1-5

Rear View

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 1-3. Rear View

1. Microphone Connector ( )

Connects to an external microphone for use in place of the notebook’s built-

in microphone.

2. Audio Output Connector ( )

Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier or an

audio recording device.

3. USB Port ( )

The 4-pin Universal Serial Bus port is for connecting an USB device. (See

“Connecting an USB Device”in Chapter 4 for more information.)

4. Parallel Port ( )

This 25-pin port is for connecting a parallel device such as a parallel printer

or pocket LAN. (See “Connecting a Serial or Parallel Device”in Chapter 4

for more information.)

5. Serial Port ( )

This 9-pin port is for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse,

modem, or printer. (See “Connecting a Serial or Parallel Device”in Chapter

4 for more information.)

6. VGA Port ()

This 15-pin analog port is for connecting an external monitor.

7. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port ( )

This 6-pin mini-DIN port is for connecting a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

8. Power Connector ()

This is for connecting the AC adapter.

1-6 Getting Started

Front View

Figure 1-4. Front View

1. Display Latch

The display latch keeps the notebook firmly closed.

2. Diskette Drive

This is the 3.5-inch diskette drive of your notebook, often referred as drive

A. (See “Diskette Drive”in Chapter 2 for more information.)

Top-Open View

To open the notebook, press the display latch toward the right, then lift the

display.

Figure 1-5. Opening the Notebook

Getting Started 1-7

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Figure 1-6. Top-Open View

1. Display

This is the display of your notebook.

CAUTION: Do not place heavy objects on top of the notebook when it

is closed as this can damage the display.

1-8 Getting Started

2. Indicators Panel

These are the indicators that show the status of your notebook.

AC Power Indicator

•Turns on when the notebook is using AC power.

•Blinks when the notebook, using AC power, is in Suspend-to-RAM

mode. (See “Introducing Power Management”in Chapter 2 for

information on Suspend-to-RAM mode.)

Battery Power Indicator

•Turns on when the notebook is operating on battery power.

•Blinks when the notebook, using battery power, is in Suspend-to-

RAM mode. (See “Introducing Power Management”in Chapter 2 for

information on Suspend-to-RAM mode.)

Battery Charge Indicator

•Lights green when the battery is fully charged with the AC adapter

connected.

•Lights orange when the battery is being charged.

•Blinks red when the battery is low.

CD-ROM Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is

accessing the CD-ROM drive.

Hard Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is accessing

the hard drive.

Diskette Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is

accessing the diskette drive.

Num Lock Indicator turns on when the Num Lock function is activated.

Caps Lock Indicator turns on when the Caps Lock function is

activated.

Scroll Lock Indicator turns on when the Scroll Lock function is

activated.

3. Microphone

This is the built-in microphone of your notebook.

4. Keyboard

This keyboard provides all the functions of a full-size 101/102-key keyboard.

(See “Keyboard”in Chapter 2 for information.)

5. TouchPad

This is the pointing device of your notebook. (See “TouchPad”in Chapter 2

for information.)

6. Stereo Speaker Set

This is the built-in speaker set of your notebook.

Getting Started 1-9

Getting the Notebook Running

Connecting to AC Power

1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector ➊on the rear

of the notebook.

2. Plug the AC cord ➋into the AC adapter and into the an electrical outlet➌.

Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter

When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights

up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the

AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Charge Indicator (

) on the notebook glows orange, the AC adapter is charging the battery.

3. To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the

Battery Charge Indicator glows green.

CAUTION: Whenever you disconnect the AC adapter, always unplug it

from the electrical outlet first before you unplug it from the notebook. A

reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or notebook.

When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the notebook using

battery power only.

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