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Getting Started with
Your Notebook
Important Safety Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety
Notices on the Documentation Library CD provided with your product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
If provided with a three-conductor power cord having a three-pin attachment plug, plug the cord into a grounded
(earthed) outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety &
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web site at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the notebook must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008.
When using your notebook with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons.
Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).
Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Use only the power cord and battery packs indicated in this guide. Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Disconnect the modem cable before opening the notebook case or touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or internal component.
Do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network (LAN) receptacle.
Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected. The following illustrations identify the standard external components included with most notebook models.
Find the illustrations that match your notebook to identify your components.
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Front Panel and Right Panel Components
The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button
1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery
3
Power button: turns the notebook on and off
5 One-Touch buttons
7
PS/2 port
4
6
8
Keyboard status lights
Notebook open/close latch
CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive
9
Battery pack
-
Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) q
Infrared port (select models only) w
Hard drive
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The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
1
Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery
3
Power button: turns the computer on and off
5
One-Touch buttons
2
4
TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button
Keyboard status lights
6
Notebook open/close latch
7 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 8 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive
9
Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone q
Battery pack
-
Audio mute button, audio mute light, and volume control w
Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) e
Infrared port (select models only)
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Left Panel and Back Panel Components
The following table is describing the standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
1
AC adapter jack
2
Universal serial bus (USB) ports
3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable
4 S-Video out jack
5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device
6 Serial port (COM1): use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device
7
External monitor port
8
Cable lock slot (security connector)
9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable
PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; location varies by model) q
IEEE 1394 port
(select models only) w
Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out
(headphones) e Volume control t
Diskette drive
(select models only) r Audio mute button and audio mute light
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The following table describes the standard external components identified on the previous illustration.
AC adapter jack
RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable
2
2 USB ports
4
PS/2 port
5
Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device
7
S-Video out jack
6
External monitor port
9
RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable q PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; location varies by model)
8
Cable lock slot (security connector)
-
IEEE 1394 port
(select models only) w Diskette drive
(select models only)
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Bottom Panel Components
The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
1
Hard drive
2
Battery latch
3 RAM (memory) cover
5 Docking port
(select models only)
4 Reset button
6 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside)
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The following table describes the standard external components identified in the previous illustration.
1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch
4
RAM (memory) cover
3
Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside)
5 Docking port
(select models only)
6 Reset button
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Status Lights
The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as
Caps Lock and Num Lock.
The following table describes the main status lights as identified in the previous illustration.
1 Power mode
On—notebook is on (even if the display is off)
Blinking—notebook is in Standby
Off—notebook is off or in Hibernation
2
Hard drive activity
On—notebook is accessing the hard drive
3 Battery status
Green—AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged
Amber—AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is charging
Blinking—AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is missing or has a fault
Off—AC adapter is not connected
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The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks.
The following table describes the keyboard status lights as identified in the previous illustration.
1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active.
2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.)
3 Keypad Lock On: The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8).
Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard).
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Setting Up Your Notebook
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety &
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web site at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD that is included with the product.
When you set up your notebook for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the notebook, and run the Windows setup program.
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack
WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Do not dispose of battery packs in fire, or they can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of properly.
To install the battery pack:
1. Turn the notebook upside down.
2. Insert the connector end of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment, then slide the battery pack in until it latches.
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Step 2: Connect AC Power
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook
(or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your warranty .
1. Plug the AC adapter into the notebook.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging.
NOTE: When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter.
While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with the section “Step 3: Connect a Phone Line.”
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Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.)
2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into a telephone jack.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook.
For details about using the modem, including AT commands, see the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your notebook.
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Step 4: Turn On the Notebook
Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard.
The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically.
NOTE: If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. Charge times will vary.
WARNING: This notebook is designed to run demanding applications at full power. As a result of increased power consumption, it is normal for the notebook to feel warm or hot when used continuously. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Step 5: Set Up Windows
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Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically and includes opportunities to customize your setup.
1. Follow the Setup program instructions on the screen. If the program prompts you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook.
2. Check the modem country or region settings. Select
Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware >
Phone and Modem Options, then choose your country/region.
Using the Documentation Library CD
Information about using the notebook can be found on the
Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.
To view a guide:
1. Insert the Documentation Library CD into a CD or DVD drive. If autorun is enabled, the reference library menu is displayed on the screen (this may take a few seconds).
2. Select the guide you want to read from the reference library menu.
3. If prompted, accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement or install Acrobat Reader by following the instructions on the screen.
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