Compaq Presario 1400 - Notebook PC, 1400 User manual

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Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1400 Series
Second Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 183105-002
CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
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mbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safet
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Left and Ri
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ht Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Chapter 3 Usin
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Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Displa
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Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Stora
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e Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Securit
y
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Notebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Chapter 5 Usin
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the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Audio Files, Audio CDs, and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Video Displa
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Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfin
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Search En
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ines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Chapter 7 Carin
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for Your Batter
y
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Batter
y
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Batter
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Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Power Mana
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ement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Chapter 8 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Backup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Hard Disk Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hard Disk Space Mana
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ement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
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stem Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Basic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Frequentl
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Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Solutions Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
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Con
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ratulations! As the owner of a new Presario
TM
Notebook
computer,
y
ou have
j
oined the world-wide communit
y
of
mobile computer users. Once
y
our Notebook is set up and
connected to the Internet,
y
ou can explore vast re
g
ions of
information, entertainment, and services online.
The Beyond Setup Guide is desi
g
ned for both experienced
computer users and be
g
inners. This eas
y
-to-scan
g
uide helps
y
ou find the information
y
ou want as quickl
y
as possible. It’s
also desi
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ned to familiarize
y
ou with the followin
g
:
Features
y
ou’ll want to
tr
y
durin
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the first few
da
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s or weeks
Keepin
g
y
our Notebook
runnin
g
smoothl
y
Solvin
g
common problems
as the
y
occur
Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-2
Symbols and Graphics, 1-4
Safety, 1-5
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Where Can I Find
Information?
This section describes
the documentation that
came in the box with
y
our
new Notebook.
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, stop at the
following address for
information about products,
services, and special offers:
www.compaq.com
The Beyond Setup Guide is
also available on the Compaq
Web site:
www.compaq.com/mypresario
Printed Documents
Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containin
helpful reference information.
If
ou have access to the Internet,
ou can also view
these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/mypresario.
Note:
Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.
Easy Setup Poster
This poster shows
ou how to set up
our Notebook. When
ou finish, fold the poster and store it with
our documents
for future use. For more information about the hardware that
came with
our new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a
Glance” later in this
uide.
Beyond Setup Guide
This eas
-to-scan
uide explains how to set up
our Notebook
and
et acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
Common computer tasks
The Internet
Notebook maintenance
Solutions for computer problems
Compaq service and support tools
Note:
Some features described in this guide may not be available on all
models or in all geographic regions.
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect
our equipment from
dama
e, protect
ourself from in
ur
, and ensure
our
comfort while usin
our Notebook.
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Warranty Certificate
The warrant
y
details the Compaq commitment to service
durin
g
the warrant
y
period. Keep the warrant
y
certificate in a
safe place for future reference.
Presario Operating System Manual
The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to
communicate with
y
our Notebook usin
g
the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operatin
g
s
y
stem. It also introduces:
File Mana
g
ement, which covers creatin
g
, savin
g
, deletin
g
,
renamin
g
, and movin
g
files
Customizin
g
the Windows desktop
Usin
g
the Windows online Help
Note:
The illustrations shown and the features described in this document
may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.
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Graphics
Symbols
The followin
words and s
mbols have special meanin
in
this
uide and in the electronic documentation:
Important information that
ma
y
help
y
ou solve a
problem.
Helpful hints that make
usin
g
y
our Notebook easier
and faster.
Another document or
another pa
g
e in this
document that has related
information.
Failure to follow directions
ma
y
result in bodil
y
harm or
loss of life.
Failure to follow directions
ma
y
result in equipment
dama
g
e or data loss.
Graphics
The illustrations shown and the features described in
this document ma
differ sli
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our Presario
Notebook computer.
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Caution:
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Safety
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the
Safety and
Comfort Guide.
To protect your equipment from
power surges, plug all power
cords into a high-quality surge
protector. If you have a
dedicated telephone line for the
modem, buy a surge protector
with a telephone jack.
After your Notebook is
safely disconnected from
AC power and the phone line,
you can run your Notebook
on battery power.
Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source
To shut down
y
our Notebook properl
y
, complete the
followin
g
steps:
1. Close all open pro
g
rams.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click
Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialo
g
box is displa
y
ed.
3. Select the Shut Down option.
Note:
If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold
the
Power
button until it shuts down.
4. Unplu
g
the power cord from the wall outlet and unplu
g
the
modem line from the wall
j
ack.
Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical
Storm
Durin
g
an electrical storm, take the followin
g
precautions to
protect
y
our Notebook from dama
g
e:
Immediatel
y
disconnect
y
our Notebook from the power
source.
If
y
ou are not usin
g
a sur
g
e protector, unplu
g
all power
cords from the wall outlets.
Disconnect
y
our Notebook from the wall outlets.
Turn off the power button on all sur
g
e protectors.
If a telephone line from
y
our Notebook is plu
gg
ed directl
y
into the wall
j
ack (without
g
oin
g
throu
g
h a sur
g
e
protector), unplu
g
the line from the wall
j
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Before
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ou be
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in usin
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y
our new Presario Notebook
computer,
y
ou’ll want to look at some of the basic
components.
To open
y
our Notebook, slide the
1
Display Release Latch
to the left and
g
entl
y
lift the lid.
Front of Your Presario
Notebook, 2-2
Left and Right Panels, 2-6
Back Panel, 2-7
Underside, 2-8
Your
Notebook
at a Glance
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Common Features
1
Display
5
Speaker Ports
2
Series Number
6
Left TouchPad Button
3
Keyboard
7
4-Way Internet Scroll Buttons
4
TouchPad
8
Right TouchPad Button
Front of Your
Presario
Notebook
Open
y
our Notebook and
take a look at these
components:
Common Features
Internet Zone Buttons
and Li
g
hts
Function Ke
y
s
Status Displa
y
and CD/
DVD/MP3 Controls
“Turning Your Notebook On
and Off” later in this guide to
learn more about how to start
and shut down your Notebook.
“TouchPad” later in this guide
for more information on using
the TouchPad.
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Reprogramming Your Internet
Zone Buttons in Chapter 3 of
this guide to learn how to
program the Internet zone
buttons to suit your needs.
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Note:
Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.
1
Instant Internet Access Button
3
Retail Central
2
Instant E-mail
4
Power Button
Button
Button
Description
Default Button Action
¦
Instant Internet
Access
Provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a personalized
Web page filled with local weather, news,
sports, and financial information.
¤
Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access for
sending and reading your e-mail.
Retail Central Provides instant connection to your
computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.
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To access these features,
press and hold down the
Fn
key, press the numbered
function key, and then release
both keys simultaneously.
When the MP3 button is lit, the
F9
-
F12
function keys control
the MP3 player. When the MP3
button is not lit, the
F9
-
F12
function keys control the CD or
DVD player.
Function Keys
The followin
ke
s are assi
ned:
* A DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select models.
Button Description
F1 User-programmable favorite program launch key
F2 User-programmable favorite program launch key
F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the
following order:
Display
External Monitor
Display and External Monitor
TV Out
F4 Sleep
F5 Contrast control down (on select models)
F6 Contrast control up (on select models)
F7 Brightness control down
F8 Brightness control up
F9 CD, DVD, or MP3 play/pause
F10 CD, DVD, or MP3 stop
F11 CD, DVD, or MP3 previous track
F12 CD, DVD, or MP3 next track
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Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3
Controls
Note:
To mute sound, press the volume down (-) and volume up (+)
buttons simultaneously.
1
Power Light/Sleep Mode
Light
8
Previous Track Button
2
Battery Charge Light/Low
Battery Light
9
Microphone Connector
3
AC Adapter Light
-
Play/Pause Button
4
Num Lock Light
q
Headphone Connector
5
Caps Lock Light
w
Next Track Button
6
MP3 Button
e
Volume Up Button
7
Volume Down Button
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Left and
Right Panels
Take a look at the left
and ri
g
ht sides of
y
our
Notebook. This is where
the batter
y
and PC Card slot
are located.
PC Cards are credit card-sized
removable options that
expand the capability of
your Notebook.
Components on Left Side
Components on Right Side
1
PC Card Slot (Type I or II)
2
PC Card Eject Button
1
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
Drive
3
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
Manual Eject Hole
2
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
Eject Button
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Back Panel
Take a look at the back of
y
our Notebook. This is
where
y
ou connect external
hardware such as a printer or
external monitor.
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide for
more information on attaching
external devices.
Components on Back
Note:
An Ethernet Port may not be available on all models or in all
geographic regions.
Fan Vent
#
S-Video Out
Security Slot
$
External Monitor (VGA) Port
!
Modem Connector
%
2 USB Ports
"
Ethernet Port
&
AC Adapter Connector
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Underside
Here is whats on the
underside of
y
our Notebook.
This is where the memor
y
compartment and the
modem are located.
Before calling Compaq
Customer Support you
will need the serial number
from the underside of
your Notebook.
Components on Underside
1
Battery Compartment Door
4
Battery Release Switch
2
Model and Serial Number
5
Memory Compartment
3
Mini PCI Type IIIB
Compartment
6
Business Card Holder
/