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  • Page 1 Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: European Notice

    European Notice Equipment with CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the European Community, and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms or Regulations (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): →...
  • Page 3 Modem Statements Safety is important when you are operating your computer. Follow the guidelines in this section to enjoy your computing experience. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Page 4 About the Battery Attention: The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.

  • Page 5: Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries

    Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Getting Started...1-1 Features... 1-1 Taking a Look at the Notebook ... 1-2 Right-Side View ... 1-2 Left-Side View... 1-3 Rear View ... 1-3 Front View... 1-4 Top-Open View... 1-4 Getting the Notebook Running... 1-6 Connecting to AC Power...
  • Page 8 Touchpad ...2-7 Using the Touchpad...2-7 Changing the Configuration ...2-8 Scroll Button...2-8 Introducing Power Management ...2-8 Automatic Power Management...2-9 Manual Power Management ...2-9 Suspend-to-File...2-9 Taking Care of Your Notebook ...2-10 Maintenance...2-10 Traveling ...2-10 Chapter 3 Caring for Your Battery ... 3-1 AC Adapter...3-1 Battery Pack ...3-1 Recharging the Battery Pack ...3-1...
  • Page 9 Boot Sequence ... 5-4 Advanced Menu ... 5-4 Ir Mode... 5-5 SaveToFile Warning Message ... 5-5 Keyboard Numlock ... 5-5 Pointing Device ... 5-5 Resolution Expansion ... 5-6 Security Menu ... 5-6 System Password ... 5-6 Power Menu ... 5-7 Enable Power Management...
  • Page 10 Appendix A Specifications ...A-1 CPU, Memory, and Main Components ... A-1 Interfaces and Controllers ... A-2 Power Source... A-2 Environmental Specifications ... A-2 Appendix B Troubleshooting ... B-1 Troubleshooting Approach ... B-1 Common Problems ... B-1 Glossary Index...
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure 1-1. Right-Side View ... 1-2 Figure 1-2. Left-Side View... 1-3 Figure 1-3. Rear View ... 1-3 Figure 1-4. Front View... 1-4 Figure 1-5. Opening the Cover ... 1-4 Figure 1-6. Top-Open View... 1-5 Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter ... 1-6 Figure 2-1.

  • Page 12: Preface

    Preface This manual is divided into chapters and appendices. The chapters contain all elemental information for operating your notebook. The appendices are for your further reference. Besides, a detailed Index is also included. Chapter 1, Getting Started, gives an overview of your notebook, introducing the features and components of the system.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started In this Chapter Features, 1-1 Taking a Look at the Notebook, 1-2 Getting the Notebook Running, 1-6 Warranty Certificate, 1-8 Safety and Comfort, 1-8 Registration, 1-8 NOTE: For the latest information on the motherboard and CPU installed in your notebook, please contact with your dealer for details.

  • Page 14: Taking A Look At The Notebook

    * 4X-6X DVD-ROM / CD-RW drive as an option. Tips: Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario. Getting Started 1-2 • LAN Card The LAN function allows your notebook to be connected to a network environment.

  • Page 15: Left-Side View

    NOTE: When connecting the LAN cable, make sure that you attach the ferrite core* to the cable. Follow the steps below: 1. Open the ferrite core. 2. Wind your LAN cable around the core for one circle and close the core, leaving 3 ~ 5 cm between the core and the connector end.

  • Page 16: Front View

    Tips: To open the cover, press the cover latch toward the right (Figure 1-5 ), and then lift the cover (Figure 1-5 CAUTION: Do not place heavy objects on top of the notebook when it is closed as this could cause damage to the LCD display.

  • Page 17: Figure 1-6. Top-Open View

    My Presario – Getting Started Figure 1-6. Top-Open View 1. LCD Display This is the liquid crystal display of your notebook. 2. Easy Access Buttons These one-touch buttons allow you to launch specific application fast. (See “Keyboard” in Chapter 2 for more information.) 3.

  • Page 18: Getting The Notebook Running

    CAUTION: Whenever you disconnect the AC adapter, always unplug from the electrical outlet first before you unplug from the notebook. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or notebook. NOTE: 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...

  • Page 19: Using Battery Power

    Tips: You can also adjust the brightness of the display to attain display clarity. To adjust brightness, press [Fn]+[F7] or [Fn]+[F8]. NOTE: The SCU program allows you to enter the configuration information and store it in CMOS RAM. The configuration information is needed by the notebook to identify the installed devices.

  • Page 20: Warranty Certificate

    the notebook on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the notebook off and on rapidly may damage the system circuit. NOTE: Your computer is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Using The Notebook

    Using the Notebook Using the Notebook Using the Notebook Using the Notebook In this Chapter Floppy Disk Drive, 2-1 Hard Disk Drive, 2-2 CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, 2-3 Keyboard, 2-4 Touchpad, 2-7 Introducing Power Management, 2-8 Taking Care of Your Notebook, 2-10 My Presario –...

  • Page 22: Inserting And Ejecting Diskettes

    CAUTION: 1. Never turn off or reset the notebook while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is ON, as it may cause data loss. 2. Always store your diskettes in a safe, clean container, protecting them from the dust and magnetic fields. CAUTION: 1.

  • Page 23: Cd/Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive

    NOTE: 1. The Compact Disc (CD) and Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) are the most common way to store information, and the DVDs hold more data than the CDs. However, in this manual they are both referred as CDs for the sake of convenience. 2.

  • Page 24: Manually Releasing A Cd

    4. Do not wipe the lens with rough surfaced materials (such as paper towel). Instead, use a cotton swab to wipe the lens gently. FDA regulations require the following statement for all equipments with Laser devices build-in: “Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in...

  • Page 25: Cursor-Control Keys

    NOTE: 1. When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter, you could either turn Num Lock off or hold down [Fn] and press the key without turning Num Lock off. 2. If the “Keyboard Numlock” item in the SCU program is set to Disabled, you could not use the numeric keypad on the...

  • Page 26: Hot Keys

    NOTE: Button functions may vary by model and by region. Using the Notebook 2-6 Hot Keys Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed at any time to activate special functions. Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way.

  • Page 27: Touchpad

    NOTE: If you swap the left and right buttons, “tapping” on the touch- pad as an alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer be valid. My Presario – Getting Started Retail Central provides an instant connection to your computer store and a variety of leading consumer companies.

  • Page 28: Changing The Configuration

    but instead hold it down. You can then drag the active file around the screen by moving your finger around the pad. When you have placed the file where you want it, for example in a new directory, release the left button.

  • Page 29: Automatic Power Management

    My Presario – Getting Started Automatic Power Management Local Power Management Local Power Management controls notebook subsystems. When a subsystem is inactive for a period of time, called “time-out,” it is automatically shut down or slowed down to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 30: Taking Care Of Your Notebook

    Using the Notebook 2-10 Taking Care of Your Notebook Maintenance • Avoid placing the notebook in locations with high humidity, extreme temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, or heavy dust. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the notebook when it is closed, as this may damage the LCD.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Caring For Your Battery

    Caring for Your Battery Caring for Your Battery Caring for Your Battery Caring for Your Battery In this Chapter AC Adapter, 3-1 Battery Pack, 3-1 Low Battery Signals and Actions, 3-3 Maximizing Battery Operating Time, 3-4 CAUTION: 1. The AC adapter (model LE-9702B-01+, or model PPP03SD ) is designed for use with your notebook only.

  • Page 32: Important Notes On Using Battery Pack

    CAUTION: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the notebook manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions. Battery Operations 3-2 2. Carefully put the notebook upside down. Slide the battery lock outward to the "unlock"...

  • Page 33: Low Battery Signals And Actions

    CAUTION: 1. If the “Low Battery Warning Beep” item is disabled in the SCU program, the notebook will not beep. 2. If the suspend-to-file partition does not exist or the “Suspend -to-File” item is not set in the SCU, the notebook will not be able to suspend to disk.

  • Page 34: Maximizing Battery Operating Time

    Battery Operations 3-4 Maximizing Battery Operating Time The battery operating time depends on your power management settings. Your notebook components and the applications that you use also affect the operating time. This section of “Caring for Your Battery” shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to operate under battery power.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 System Expansion

    System Expansion System Expansion System Expansion System Expansion In this Chapter External Connections, 4-1 Internal Installation, 4-2 My Presario – Getting Started This chapter introduces the optional devices for your notebook and to install some of the devices. External Connections I/O connectors on the notebook’s rear and side panels allow you to connect external devices to your notebook.

  • Page 36: Connecting An Usb Device

    Tips: For the connection of IEEE 1394 devices, please follow the instructions supplied with the devices. Tips: See the documentation supplied with your PC card for further instructions. System Expansion 4-2 • Make sure the “Ir Mode” items are set properly in the SCU program.

  • Page 37: Memory Upgrade

    CAUTION: Keep the protection card in the slot when no PC card is installed. Note: Do not make any hardware change by yourself. * Only available on specific models. My Presario – Getting Started Follow these steps to insert a PC card: 1.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility

    Setup Setup Setup Setup Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility In this Chapter Introduction, 5-1 Main Menu, 5-3 Advanced Menu, 5-4 Security Menu, 5-6 Power Menu, 5-7 Exit Menu, 5-11 NOTE: 1. The SCU screen shots shown in this chapter are for your reference only.

  • Page 40: Moving Around And Making Selections

    Setup Configuration Utility 5-2 The SCU screen can be divided into four areas: • On the top line of the screen is the menu bar, which lists the titles of the available menus. Each menu title contains a pull-down menu, which displays items for settings. •...

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    My Presario – Getting Started button. To cancel the changes, press [Esc] or select the Cancel button. Main Menu The Main pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the basic configuration settings of the system. Main Date and Time IDE Settings √...

  • Page 42: Fast Boot

    NOTE: If you set all booting options to the same device (say, Hard Disk C), then the notebook will try to boot from that device only. Setup Configuration Utility 5-4 Fast Boot The “Fast Boot” item, when enabled, speeds up the booting procedure by bypassing the memory test.

  • Page 43: Ir Mode

    My Presario – Getting Started Ir Mode The “Ir Mode” item sets the communications compatibility mode for the IR port. When this item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. IR Mode IR Mode Settings ( ) ASK ( ) IrDA 1.0 (•...

  • Page 44: Resolution Expansion

    NOTE: If you disable this option, the numeric keypad on the notebook keyboard will not function even if the Num Lock indicator is on. However, an externally-connected keyboard is not affected by this feature. Setup Configuration Utility 5-6 Resolution Expansion The “Resolution Expansion”...

  • Page 45: Power Menu

    My Presario – Getting Started Power Menu The Power pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the Power Management settings which help save power. Power √ √ √ √ Enable Power Management _ Max Performance √ √ √ √ Balanced Power Saving _ Max Power Saving _ Customize Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech...

  • Page 46: Customizing Power Management Features

    NOTE: To know the pre-defined settings for the above three options, you can select the next option to view the settings in the submenu. Setup Configuration Utility 5-8 Customizing Power Management Features To customize Power Management features, select “Customize” from the Power pull-down menu.
  • Page 47 My Presario – Getting Started Saving starts the time-out for the Suspend mode. If the notebook remains in Standby mode until the time-out period for Suspend mode has been reached, the notebook enters Suspend mode. The Suspend mode is determined by the next item, “Suspend Data to.”...

  • Page 48: Intel® Speedstep™ Tech

    NOTE: When using a PCMCIA modem card or internal modem, you must keep a modem- related program running to enable this feature. NOTE: This menu item will not appear if the CPU does not support Geyserville feature. Setup Configuration Utility 5-10 Descriptions of the available options are: Options Descriptions...

  • Page 49: Exit Menu

    My Presario – Getting Started Exit Menu The Exit pull-down menu, as shown below, displays ways of exiting SCU. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit SCU so that the settings can take effect. Exit Save Change and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance In this Chapter What is Preventive Maintenance?, 6-1 Backing Up Your Files, 6-1 Deleting Unwanted Files, 6-2 Optimizing the Computer Hard Disk, 6-3 Note: Information in this chapter is specific to Microsoft Internet Explorer, the standard Internet browser included with your computer.

  • Page 52: Deleting Unwanted Files

    Caution: When deleting files, make sure you don’t delete any files that are necessary for system or program operation, including the following file extensions: .exe, .dll, or .ini. Caution: Files that are emptied from the Recycle Bin cannot be retrieved. Tips: When you delete mail in Microsoft Outlook, the mail is stored in the Deleted Items folder...

  • Page 53: Deleting The Internet History File

    Note: The History area allows you to designate the number of days that the History list keeps track of your pages. Note: If you haven’t defragmented the hard disk for a while, the operation may take an hour or longer. My Presario –...

  • Page 55: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications NOTE: The specifications are subject to change without notice. CPU, Memory, and Main Components Intel Mobile Pentium III series CPU Note: For the latest information on the CPU supported by your notebook, please ask your dealer. 128MB SDRAM on-board, expandable to 256MB with one 3.3V 144pin-DIMM of SDRAM module Cache Memory 256KB on-die L2 cache memory ROM BIOS...

  • Page 56: Interfaces And Controllers

    Interfaces and Controllers VGA Controller High performance flat panel CRT/LCD VGA controller, supports TFT/DSTN LCD panel; resolution up to 1280 x 1024 on an external CRT monitor PC Card Slot Compliant with PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.1 specifications along with ExCA extension and PC CARD standard, one PC card slot for type II application, supporting CardBus and Zoomed Video port Audio Subsystem Supports 3D sound and wavetable capacity, fully compatible with MS Windows Sound System...

  • Page 57: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting This appendix is designed to help you find and solve minor problems that you may encounter using the notebook. Troubleshooting Approach The problems that you might encounter can be divided into two basic categories: hardware and software. Hardware problems can be further divided into being of an electrical or a mechanical nature.
  • Page 58 Problem: The floppy disk drive cannot read or write a diskette. The diskette is not yet formatted, or could be corrupted. If you can’t write to a diskette, the diskette may be write-protected. Check to ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole. If you can’t write to a diskette, the diskette may be full.
  • Page 59 Problem: Bad pixels on the LCD screen. The following is a table of LCD pixel inspection standard, which can offer you the necessary information to examine the LCD screen. Any condition that does not violate the standard is considered to be normal.

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Glossary This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. 1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals with extremely fast data transfer rates, such as video cameras. back up To copy files in case the original files are lost or damaged.
  • Page 62 standard language for documents designed for viewing on the Web with a browser. They are easily identified by the file extension .htm or .html. See file extension. hyperlink An embedded link to another document or Web site. When you position the cursor over a hyperlink (colored text or image), a small hand is displayed.
  • Page 63 scroll To gradually move information across the screen when a document or Web page is too long or too wide to view all at once. search engine A program, accessed on the Internet, that allows you to search large databases for information, using keywords or phrases.

  • Page 65: Index

    Index AC adapter, 3-1, A-2 Connecting to the AC power, 1-6 Arrow keys, 2-5 ASK, 1-2, 5-5 Audio output connector, 1-4 Audio subsystem, A-2 Troubleshooting, B-2 Battery, See Battery pack Battery Low, See Low battery Battery pack, 1-3, 3-1, A-2 Low Battery signals and actions, 3-3 Important notes, 3-2 Indicator, 1-5...
  • Page 66 IDE, 2-3, 5-3 Infrared, See IR port IR port, 1-3 Selecting the mode, 5-5 IrDA, 1-2, 5-5 Keyboard, 1-5, 2-4, A-1 External keyboard, 4-1 LCD display, 1-5, A-1 On and Off, 2-6 Troubleshooting, B-1 Li-ion battery, See Battery pack Local Power Management, 2-9 Low Battery, 3-3 Enabling/disabling beep, 5-8 Signals and actions, 3-3...
  • Page 67 Manually initiating, 2-9 Setting resume on modem ring, 5-10 Setting resume on time, 5-11 Status, 5-11 System expansion, 4-1 Taking care of your notebook, 2-10 Temperature, A-2 Time, 5-3 Touchpad, 1-5, A-1 Using, 2-7 Traveling with your notebook, 2-10 Troubleshooting, B-1 Turning off the notebook, 1-7 Typewriter keys, 2-4 USB port, 1-3...

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