User manual HP COMPAQ 800C

[. . . ] 266551-003. book Page i Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM b Getting Started compaq notebook series Document Part Number: 266551-003 April 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, begin using the notebook, troubleshoot problems, and contact Compaq if you need assistance. The last chapter introduces you to the exterior features of the notebook. 266551-003. book Page ii Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U. S. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ] Using security features, such as passwords, to protect against unauthorized access to the notebook. Using the MultiBoot, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities. Using a network connection. Software Guide I I I I Modem and Networking Continued 2­8 Getting Started 266551-003. book Page 9 Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting a Guide, continued For Information About These Topics I I I I I I I I I Select This Guide Modem Command Guidelines (Advanced Users Only) Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Using modem AT commands. Accessing the command sets for your notebook. Traveling with the notebook (including air and international travel). Governmental approvals and safety information. Protecting the notebook from static electricity. Troubleshooting Regulatory and Safety Notices Finding a Topic Within a Guide To find specific information within a guide: I Use the bookmarks or search features in Acrobat Reader. Select any plus sign (+) in the left pane of the Acrobat Reader window to display subheadings. Select File > Find to search quickly for a topic. For addtional information about Acrobat Reader search, navigation, or print procedures, select the Help button. Indexes list specific items under group headings, such as "lights", which may be helpful if you do not know the name of an item. Index listings direct you to the first page of a topic. You may find more information about the topic by scrolling through a few of the pages that follow. I Use the guide Index. Getting Started 2­9 266551-003. book Page 10 Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM Beginning to Use the Notebook 2­10 Getting Started 266551-003. book Page 1 Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM 3 Troubleshooting To solve a problem: 1. Refer to the Quick Solutions Checklist, next in this chapter. Refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, refer to "Contacting Compaq, " last in this chapter. Getting Started 3­1 266551-003. book Page 2 Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM Troubleshooting Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Notebook Receiving Power? If the AC Adapter light is off and the notebook cannot be turned on, adequate power may not be available to the notebook. I If the notebook is running on battery power or is connected to an external power source other than an electrical outlet, connect the notebook to an electrical outlet using the AC Adapter. Make sure the power cord and AC Adapter cable connections are secure. Verify that the electrical outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. I I When the AC Adapter light turns on, the notebook is receiving adequate power. when If the notebook turns aonbattery connected to external power but not when running on pack, recharge the battery pack. For more information about running the notebook on battery power, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" section. Identifying the AC Adapter light 3­2 Getting Started 266551-003. book Page 3 Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM Troubleshooting Is the Notebook Turned On? If the power/standby 1 light is off, the notebook may not be turned on. To turn on the notebook, briefly press the power button 2. If the power/standby light is on, the notebook is turned on. Identifying the power/standby light and the power button Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation? Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that may initiate while the notebook is turned on but not in use. I When Hibernation is initiated, the power/standby light 1 turns off and the notebook saves your work to the hard drive, then shuts down. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button 2. When Standby is initiated, the power/standby light 1 blinks and the notebook saves your work in Random Access Memory (RAM), then clears the screen. [. . . ] Supports an optional mini PCI board such as a modem board. (A modem board is included with some notebook models. ) 2 Mini PCI (personal computer interface) compartment 4­14 Getting Started 266551-003. book Page 15 Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:33 AM Identifying Exterior Hardware Bay Components Underside Components: Bay Components 1 2 3 Hard drive bay retaining screw Battery release latch Battery bay recess Secures the primary hard drive in the hard drive bay. Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Provides a grip area for removing a primary battery pack from the battery bay. [. . . ]