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Document Part Number: 260623-001
November 2001
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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Compaq shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information
in this document 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.
Users Guide
Evo Notebook N180
First Edition November 2001
Document Part Number: 260623-001
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Contents
1 Introduction
Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD . . . . . . . . . . 13
Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning Off Your Notebook PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protecting Your Notebook During an
Electrical Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Your Notebook at a Glance
Front of Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Common Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lower Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lights and Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Function Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Left and Right Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Components on Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Components on Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Components on Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Components on the Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
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3 Using Your Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning Your Notebook On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse. . . . . . . . . . 38
Tapping and Double-Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Edge Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons. . . . . . . . 311
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Identifying Your Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Using the Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
4 Common Tasks
S-Video Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Switching Between Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting and Enabling S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adding and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installing Hardware Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Upgrading Your Notebooks Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Connecting a Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Connecting a Network Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
5 Using the CD or DVD Drive
CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Manually Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Modular Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Modular Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Audio CDs and Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510
Using the DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510
On-Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
Identifying Your DVD Region Setting . . . . . . . . . . 512
CD-RW Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Installing CD-RW Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Accessing CD-RW Software
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Using CD-RW Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
6 Caring for Your Battery
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Storing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Battery Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Calibrating the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Maximizing Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
What Is Power Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
7 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Updating Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Obtaining Update Information and Software . . . . . . 71
Downloading Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Installing Software Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Restoring Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 76
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Virus Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Monitoring Computer Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Caring for the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel . . . . . . 710
Traveling with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
8 Solutions
Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Backup Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using Backup Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Compaq Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Accessing Compaq Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using Online Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Finding Solutions Quickly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Solution Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Battery and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811
Mass-Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812
Games and Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814
Keyboard and TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815
Memory and PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817
Glossary
Index
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1
Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq notebook
computer, you have joined the worldwide community of mobile
computer users. After your notebook is set up and connected to
the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information,
entertainment, and services online.
To help you access the information you need on your notebook,
this chapter covers the following main topics:
Where Can I Find Information?, 1-2
Symbols and Graphics, 1-5
Safety, 1-6
This Users Guide is designed for both experienced computer
users and beginners. This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the
information you want as quickly as possible. Its also designed to
familiarize you with the following:
Features youll want to try
during the first few days or
weeks.
Keeping your notebook running
smoothly.
Solving common problems
as they occur.
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Where Can I Find Information?
All the information youll need to use the basic features of your
new notebook is available in the documents included with your
notebook. Some of these documents are printed and some are
provided on the Documentation Suite CD.
Documentation
Your new notebook computer comes with documentation
containing helpful reference material. If you have access to the
Internet, you can also view these and other documents on the
Compaq Web site. See the Using Online Help and Support
section in Chapter 8 for specific Web site information.
The Warranty Statement and setup card are included in
your kit.
The Users Guide and Safety and Comfort Guide can be found
on CD.
Note
Additional documents may vary by region.
Setup Card
This card shows you how to set up your notebook. For more
information about the hardware that came with your new
notebook, see Your Notebook at a Glance later in this guide.
Users Guide
This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your notebook and
get acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
Common computer tasks
The Internet
Notebook maintenance
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Solutions for computer problems
Compaq service and support tools
S
Did you know...
The Users Guide and the Safety and Comfort
Guide is available on the Compaq Web Site. See the “Using
Online Help and Support” section in Chapter 8 for specific Web
site information.
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect your equipment from
damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort
while using your notebook.
Warranty Certificate
The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during
the warranty period. Keep the warranty in a safe place for future
reference.
Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD
For information about using the CD drive, including instructions
for inserting or removing a CD, refer to Chapter 5, Using the CD
or DVD Drive.
To view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD:
1. Insert the Documentation Suite CD into the CD drive.
2. Select a guide from the Documentation Suite menu.
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3. If Adobe Acrobat Reader information is displayed and you
are asked to respond, follow the instructions on the screen to
accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement.
(Acrobat Reader is a software application that enables you to
view and print the documents on the Documentation Suite
CD. You will also use Acrobat Reader to view and print some
documents available on the Internet.)
4. For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to
view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD,
click the Help button near the top of the Adobe Acrobat
Reader window.
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Symbols and Graphics
Symbols
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and in the electronic documentation:
Å
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Ä
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of
information.
S
Did you know...
Text set off in this manner provides important
information that may help you solve a problem.
J
Tip
Text set off in this manner provides helpful hints that make
using your notebook easier and faster.
See also
Text set off in this manner refers to another document
or another page in this document that has related information.
Note
Text set off in this manner provides commentary, sidelights,
or interesting points of information.
Graphics
The illustrations shown and features described in this document
may differ slightly from those provided with your notebook
computer.
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Safety
Å
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and Comfort Guide.
S
Did you know...
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.
Turning Off Your Notebook PC
Windows 2000To shut down your Notebook properly,
complete the following steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click Shut
Down... The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the Shut down option and click OK.
Did you know...
If the notebook does not turn off automatically,
press and hold the Power
ª
button until the notebook shuts down.
Compaq does not recommend turning off your computer this way
under normal circumstances.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.
Windows XP ProfessionalTo shut down your Notebook
properly, complete the following steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. The Windows
Start menu is displayed.
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3. Click the Turn Off Computer button. The Turn off
computer dialog box is displayed.
4. Select the Turn Off button.
Note
If the notebook does not turn off automatically, press and
hold the Power
ª
button until the notebook shuts down. Compaq
does not recommend turning off your computer this way under
normal circumstances.
5. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.
Protecting Your Notebook During an
Electrical Storm
During an electrical storm, you should take the following
precautions to protect your notebook from damage. You should
immediately disconnect your notebook from the power source.
J
Tip
After your notebook is disconnected from AC power, you can
run your notebook on battery power.
If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power cords
from the wall outlets.
Disconnect your notebook from the wall outlets.
Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.
If a telephone line from your notebook is plugged directly
into the wall jack (without going through a surge protector),
disconnect the line from the wall jack.
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2
Your Notebook at a Glance
Before you begin using your new notebook computer, youll want
to look at some of the basic components.
To help you locate your notebooks components, this chapter
covers the following main topics:
Front of Your Notebook, 2-2
Left and Right Panels, 2-8
Back Panel, 2-10
Underside, 2-11
To open your notebook, push the Display Release Latch
1
and
gently lift up the lid.
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Front of Your Notebook
Open your notebook and take a look at these components.
See also
Turning Your Notebook On and Off in Chapter 3 of
this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your
notebook.
Common Features
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1 Display
2 Series Number
3 Keyboard
4 Speakers
5 TouchPad
6 Left TouchPad Button
7 Easy Scroll
8 Right TouchPad Button
9 Power Button
- Display Release Latch
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Lower Front Panel
See also
Using Keyboard and Pointing Device in Chapter 3
of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad.
1 Power Light 2 Battery Charge Light
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Lights and Easy Access Buttons
See also
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons in
Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Easy Access
buttons to suit your needs.
J
Tip
Pressing the volume down and volume up buttons at the
same time mutes the sound. Repeat to restore the sound.
1 AC Adapter Light 7 Digital Audio Button
2 Caps Lock Light 8 Volume Down Button
3 Instant Internet Access Button 9 Volume Up Button
4 Instant E-Mail Button - Num Lock Light
5 Search Button q Scroll Lock Light
6 Power Button
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Button
Button
Description
Default Button Action
M
Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to
play MP3 music.
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.
ƒ
Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access
for sending and reading your e-mail.
a
Search Provides you with instant access to
news and information on the
Internet. Search for topics including
shopping, images, music, and
videos.
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Function Key Combinations
Preset function key combinations use the Fn key and a function
key to access or execute frequently used system functions.
Keys Description
Fn+F1 Compaq Help and Support Web site launch key*
Fn+F2
Help launch key†
Fn+F3 Switch between the display and external monitor in the
following order:
Display
External monitor
Display and external monitor
TV
Fn+F4
Sleep
Fn+F7 Brightness control down
Fn+F8
Brightness control up
Fn+F9 CD or DVD play/pause
Fn+F10
CD or DVD stop
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Fn+F11 CD or DVD previous track
Fn+F12
CD or DVD next track
*Connects instantly to Compaq for product information, helpful hints,
performance updates, service, and more.
Launches Compaq Help and Support and provides access to
Web-based service and support information.
Keys Description
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