b Getting Started Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series Document Part Number: 274041-001 July 2002 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, identify the exterior components of the computer, obtain and install the latest versions of Compaq software, and get additional information and help. © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. 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. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel 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. The information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. 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Getting Started Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series First Edition July 2002 Document Part Number: 274041-001 Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­5 After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­6 2 A Look at the Notebook Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­1 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­7 Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­11 3 How to Get Information, Updates and Help Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subscribing to the Compaq Support Software CD . . Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . Obtaining Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Support Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­1 3­2 3­2 3­3 3­4 3­5 3­6 3­7 3­7 3­7 Index Getting Started iii 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware 1. Record the operating system Product Key printed on the Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the notebook. The Product Key is essential when you: Set up the software. Start the notebook for the first time. Update or troubleshoot your operating system. Getting Started 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 Documentation Library CD, included with the notebook. To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: I Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The plug is an important safety feature. I Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. I Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. I Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Mobile Expansion Unit. 2. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 3. Connect the notebook 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. 1­2 Getting Started Hardware and Software Setup When power is turned on, the battery light: Remains on while the battery pack is charging. Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4. Open the notebook by sliding the display latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2. Getting Started 1­3 Hardware and Software Setup 5. Turn on the notebook by sliding and momentarily holding, then releasing, the power switch 1. When power is turned on: The power/standby 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. You are prompted to begin software setup. 1­4 Getting Started Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Read the following guidelines, then set up the software. ÄI I I I CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers install during initial setup: Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. I Do not shut down the notebook. I 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 notebook configuration. If you are prompted to select a language or operating system, choose carefully. Ä CAUTION: 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. Getting Started 1­5 Hardware and Software Setup After Software Setup After the initial setup is complete, you may want to Install any optional applications. You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. I I To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Start > All Programs > Setup Compaq Software > Next. Select the check box for components you want to install; clear the components you do not want to install. Follow the instructions on the screen. After initial setup is complete, select Start > Run. On the command line, type: C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s requirements of To view the descriptions and space the utilities, Startpreloaded Compaq utilities without installing > All Programs > Setup Compaq Software > Next. After viewing the utility information, select Cancel. Compaq Help and Support provides links to the Compaq Web site where you can: I I I Download the latest software and drivers for your notebook. Open an online service event with a Compaq support specialist. Get information about your notebook, including reference guides, specifications, white papers, part numbers, and customer advisories. 1­6 Getting Started Hardware and Software Setup To access Compaq Help and Support, select Start > Compaq Info Center > Compaq Help and Support. For information about choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment, refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook. Getting Started 1­7 2 A Look at the Notebook Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Component Function Allow airflow to cool internal components. Releases the display to open the notebook. Adjust or mute the system volume. Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth MultiPort, 802.11b Wireless LAN Multiport, and future wireless technologies. 1 2 3 4 Vents Display release latch Volume buttons (2) MultiPort Getting Started 2­1 A Look at the Notebook Top Components Top Components Light, Button, or Component Function I I I 1 Standby button Turns on the notebook if it is off. Initiates and exits Standby. When pressed with the Fn key, initiates Hibernation. 2 Easy Access buttons (4) Four buttons that provide quick access to the Internet. Refer to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" chapter in the Hardware Guide for information about these buttons. 2­2 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Top Components (Continued) Light, Button, or Component Function Inputs single-channel sound to the notebook; can be used whether the notebook is open or closed. Turns off the notebook display if the notebook is closed while on. On: The main hard drive or any IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or optical device is being accessed. On: A floppy drive in the optional Mobile Expansion Unit is being accessed. On: Num lock is on and the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. On: Caps lock is on. On: Scroll lock is on. On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. On: Power is turned on. Blinking: The notebook is in Standby. 3 Microphone 4 5 Display switch IDE drive light 6 Floppy light 7 Num lock light 8 9 - Caps lock light Scroll lock light Battery light q Power/Standby light The power/standby light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a critical low-battery condition while Hibernation is disabled. Getting Started 2­3 A Look at the Notebook Top Components (Continued) Light, Button, or Component Function Functions like the right mouse button on an external mouse. Moves the mouse cursor, selects, and activates. Functions like the left mouse button on an external mouse. w e r Right TouchPad button TouchPad Left TouchPad button 2­4 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Right Side Components Right Side Components Component Function Turns the notebook on or off or exits Standby. Connects stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Connects a single-sound channel microphone. Ejects a PC Card from the PC Card slot. Supports 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. Connects USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable. 1 2 Power switch Stereo speaker/headphone jack Microphone jack PC Card eject button PC Card slot Universal serial bus (USB) connector 3 4 5 6 Getting Started 2­5 A Look at the Notebook Right Side Components (Continued) Component Function Connects an optional External MultiBay to the notebook using the External MultiBay-Powered USB Cable. Links another IrDA-compliant device for wireless communication. Connects the network cable. 7 External MultiBay connector 8 9 Infrared port RJ-45 jack (network models only) A network cable is included with network models. Connects the modem cable to an internal modem. - RJ-11 jack (internal modem models only) A modem cable is included with internal modem models. 2­6 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Left Side Components Left Side Components Component Function Connects an external monitor or overhead projector. Connects any one of the following: I I I 1 2 External monitor connector AC power connector AC Adapter Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger Optional Aircraft Power Adapter 3 4 5 Universal serial bus (USB) connector Vent Security cable slot Connects USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant devices. Allows airflow to cool internal components. Allows an optional security cable to be attached to the notebook. Getting Started 2­7 A Look at the Notebook Bottom Components Bottom Components Component Function Release the optional external battery pack. Connects the notebook to an optional Mobile Expansion Unit. Identifies the notebook; needed when you call Compaq customer support. Release the primary battery pack from the primary battery bay. or remove. Do not openfor factory use This door is only. 1 2 3 External battery release latches (2) Expansion connector Serial number 4 5 Primary battery release latches (2) ROM Access Door 2­8 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Bottom Components (Continued) Component Function Provides airflow to cool internal components. Covers the memory expansion compartment that contains one memory expansion slot for a memory expansion board. Contains the Product Key, which may need to be entered before using some Windows operating systems. Produces sound. 6 7 Fan Memory expansion compartment cover 8 Certificate of Authenticity label 9 Speaker The appearance and position of labels vary by model. Getting Started 2­9 A Look at the Notebook Rear Panel Components Rear Components Component Function Connects a parallel device. Connects a serial device. 1 2 Parallel connector Serial connector The notebook serial port is disabled when the notebook is connected to an optional Mobile Expansion Unit. 3 Compo ...