b Getting Started Evo Notebook N610c Series Document Part Number: 279359-001 July 2002 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. © 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. 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. 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 July 2002 Document Part Number: 279359-001 Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notebook Support and Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1­1 1­4 1­5 1­6 2 A Look at the Notebook Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­1 Pointing Device Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 Pointing Stick Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 TouchPad Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­3 Dual Pointing Device Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­4 Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Speakers and Memory Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­6 Buttons, Keys and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­8 Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­9 Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­11 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­12 Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­13 Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­15 Getting Started iii Contents 3 How to Get Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­1 Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­2 Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­3 Updating Compaq Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­4 Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD . . . . . . 3­5 Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­5 Displaying ROM Information in Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­6 Downloading Software from Compaq. . . . . . . . . . . . 3­6 Downloading System ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­7 Downloading Other SoftPaqs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­8 Restoring Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­9 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­10 Index iv Getting Started 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: Setup must begin with 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: I Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external AC power. I Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup. I Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port Replicator. 1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, then connect the notebook to external AC power. Hardware Guide 1­1 Hardware and Software Setup Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1. Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and 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 1 and raising the display 2. Opening the notebook 1­2 Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup 3. Turn on the notebook by sliding and releasing the power switch 1. Turning on the notebook When the notebook is turned on: I I The power/standby light 2 turns on. The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the battery light 3 turns on. The battery light remains on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. You are prompted to begin software setup. I Hardware Guide 1­3 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 caution and setup information: ÄI I CAUTION: 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. I Do not shut down the notebook. I Do not remove or insert a drive. After you begin initial software setup, you must complete the entire process. Setup time varies depending on notebook configuration. If you are prompted to select a language or operating system, choose carefully and keep in mind the following facts: I The languages and operating system 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. I During the setup process, you must accept the End User License Agreement to continue. 1­4 Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup Installing 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 application, access the Setup Compaq Software utility: In Windows 2000 Professional, the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop. Select Setup Compaq Software icon > Next. Select the check box for the application you want to install. (Clear check boxes for preloaded software you do not want to install.) In Windows XP Professional, select Start > All Programs > Setup Compaq Software icon > Next. Select the check box for the application you want to install. (Clear check boxes for preloaded software you do not want to install.) space To view the descriptions andwithoutrequirements of select the preloaded Compaq utilities installing them, Setup Compaq Software icon > Next. After viewing the utility information, select Cancel. Hardware Guide 1­5 Hardware and Software Setup Notebook Support and Safety Tips After setting up the software, locate the support and safety information included with your notebook. I View Compaq Help and Support by selecting Start > Compaq Info Center > Compaq Help and Support. This area provides links to the Compaq Web site where you can: 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, and customer advisories. I Read suggestions for creating a safe and comfortable work environment. Ergonomic and safety information about the notebook is provided on this CD in the Safety & Comfort Guide. Å WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices. To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: I Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important safety feature. I Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. I Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them. I Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. I Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. I Hibernation is enabled by default. Compaq recommends that you do not disable it. 1­6 Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup Confirming Hibernation Setting factory Hibernation is an energy-saving feature enabled at the protectsthat can be initiated by you or by the system. This feature your notebook by saving all information in RAM (random access memory) to a hibernation file on the hard drive and shutting down the notebook. For more information about using Hibernation, refer to the Software Guide, "Power" chapter on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook. To verify that Hibernation is enabled: I In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected. In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected. I Hardware Guide 1­7 2 A Look at the Notebook Display Components Identifying display components 1 Display release latch 2 MultiPort Opens the notebook. Supports an optional USB-enabled wireless device such as a Bluetooth, 802.11 wireless LAN, or PC Smart Card Reader module. Getting Started 2­1 A Look at the Notebook Pointing Device Components Pointing Stick Model Identifying pointing stick components 1 EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing Stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Functions like the scroll button on an external mouse. 2 Left and right pointing-stick buttons 3 Scroll pointing-stick button 2­2 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad components 1 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 2 Left and right TouchPad buttons Getting Started 2­3 A Look at the Notebook Dual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device components 1 Pointing stick 2 Left and right pointing-stick buttons Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an external mouse. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. 3 TouchPad 4 Left and right TouchPad buttons 2­4 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Top Components Speakers and Memory Compartment Identifying the speakers and memory compartment 1 Stereo speakers (2) 2 Memory expansion compartment Produce stereo sound. Contains 2 memory expansion slots for optional memory expansion boards. Getting Started 2­5 A Look at the Notebook Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebook 2­6 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Lights (Continued) 1 Caps lock light 2 Scroll lock light 3 Num lock light 4 Power/standby light On: Caps lock is on. On: Scroll lock is on. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. On: Power is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. The power/standby light also blinks when a battery pack, which is the only available power source, reaches a critical low-battery condition while Hibernation is disabled. 5 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack, which is the only available power source, has reached a low-battery condition. On: One of the following drives is being accessed: I I 6 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Hard drive in the hard drive bay. Optional hard drive, CD drive, DVD drive, Zip drive, or SuperDisk drive in the MultiBay. 7 Diskette drive light On: A standard diskette drive in the MultiBay or optional external diskette drive b ...