b Hardware Guide Compaq EvoTM Notebook N400c Series Part Number: 231967-001 April 2001 This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the computer's hardware and software, identifying computer components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices, and adding upgrades and accessories. © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Deskpro Registered in U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and 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. 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Hardware Guide First Edition (April 2001) Part Number: 231967-001 Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting up the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 Setting Up the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­6 After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­7 2 A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­1 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 Top Components (continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­4 Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­6 Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­12 Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­13 3 Keyboard and Pointing Devices Using the TouchPad (TouchPad Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­1 Using the Pointing Stick (Pointing Stick Models). . . 3­2 Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­3 Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­3 Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­4 Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­5 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­9 Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­9 Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­10 Converting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Hardware Guide iii Contents Standard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­10 Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup . . . . . . . . 3­10 Using the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­11 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­1 Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­2 Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Replacing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack . . . . . . 4­6 Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­10 Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­10 5 Drives Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­1 Removing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­1 Inserting a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­6 Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot . . . . . . . 5­6 Enabling Bootable Media and Devices for MultiBoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­7 Using the Default Search Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­8 Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence . . . . . . . 5­10 Selecting a MultiBoot Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­10 Changing the Startup Sequence in Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­11 Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence . . . . . . . . . . 5­11 Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt . . . . . . . . . . 5­12 Responding to the Express Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . 5­12 Changing the Startup Sequence in Compaq Computer Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­13 6 Audio and Video Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­1 Connecting a Stereo Speaker/Headphone . . . . . . . . . 6­2 Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­3 iv Hardware Guide Contents Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Video Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Video Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­3 6­4 6­5 6­6 7 External Device Connections Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Serial Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Infrared Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Connection Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting USB Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching a Mobile Expansion Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Docking Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Modem or NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­1 7­2 7­2 7­3 7­3 7­4 7­5 7­5 7­6 7­6 7­6 7­7 7­7 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Before Removing or Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . 8­1 Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­2 Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­3 Removing A Memory Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . 8­10 Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC . . . . . . . . . 8­11 Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­16 Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­16 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­17 Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­18 Conserving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­19 Installing Additional Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­20 Attaching the Mobile Expansion Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­20 Hardware Guide v Contents Docking Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . Disconnecting the External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . Upgrading the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding a Second Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Wireless Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­20 8­21 8­21 8­22 8­22 8­22 8­22 9 Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9­1 Index vi Hardware Guide 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting up the Hardware 1. Record the Product Key for your operating system. It is essential for the software setup. When you start the computer for the first time, you may be prompted to enter the product key. You also may need to enter it to update or troubleshoot your operating system. The Product Key is located on the Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer. 2. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. Hardware Guide 1­1 Hardware and Software Setup Å WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD, included with the computer. To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: s Do not set up the computer while it is docked in an optional docking base. s Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important safety feature. s Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. 1­2 Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup 3. Connect the computer to an external outlet. Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector 1. Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3. Power cords and electrical outlets vary by country. Hardware Guide 1­3 Hardware and Software Setup 4. Open the computer by sliding the display latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2. 1­4 Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup 5. Turn on the computer by sliding and momentarily holding, then releasing, the power switch 1. When power is turned on: s s The power/suspend light 2 turns on. The battery pack in the primary battery bay and the external battery pack (if attached) begin to charge and the battery light 3 turns on. The battery light: Remains on while the battery packs are charging. Turns off when the battery packs are fully charged. s You are prompted to begin software setup. Hardware Guide 1­5 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Read the following guidelines, then set up the software: Äs s s s CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers install during initial setup: Do not unplug the computer from the electrical outlet s Do not shut down the computer. s Do not remove or insert a drive. When you begin software setup, online instructions guide you through the setup process. After you have begun 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 systems 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. s You may be prompted to accept the Product Key. 1­6 Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup After Software Setup After the initial setup is complete, you may want to: s Install any 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. 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 /s requirements of preloaded To view the descriptions and space the utilities, select the Setup Compaq utilities without installing Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After viewing the utility information, select Cancel. s Calibrate the battery pack. Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately report the amount of charge in the battery pack until the battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and instructions, refer to the "Power Management" section in the Compaq Utilities guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the computer. For information about choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment, refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the computer. Hardware Guide 1­7 Hardware and Software Setup Ås WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. s Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange all cords and cables so no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. s Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging a cord ...