User manual HP EVO N620C

[. . . ] b Getting Started Compaq Evo Notebook N620c Series Document Part Number: 316625-001 January 2003 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. © 2003 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L. P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, ROMPaq, and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, 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. [. . . ] Provides regulatory information about the notebook. 2 MultiBay release latch 3 System label Getting Started 2­15 A Look at the Notebook Bottom Component Descriptions (Continued) 4 Serial number Identifies the notebook. may need this number You call Compaq customer if you support. 5 Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional port replicator. The docking connector has a plastic cover that must be opened before docking. Provide airflow to cool internal components. do ÄTo prevent overheating, not not obstruct vents. Do allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining printer, or a soft surface, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. 6 Intake vents 7 Hard drive bay 8 Modem agency approvals label Secures the primary hard drive in the hard drive bay. Lists the countries in which the modem has been approved for use. You will need this information to use the modem while traveling internationally. 9 Certificate of Authenticity label Contains your Product Key number, which will be needed to update or troubleshoot your operating system. Contains the mini PCI modem card. - Mini PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) compartment q Battery release latch w Battery bay Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Holds the primary battery pack. 2­16 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Additional Standard Components The components included with the notebook vary according to geographical region and to the notebook hardware configuration ordered. The following illustration and table identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. not show printed This illustration doesthe hard drive and documentation or components such as primary battery pack, which ship inside notebook bays identified in previous sections. Identifying additional standard components Getting Started 2­17 A Look at the Notebook Additional Standard Component Descriptions 1 Power cord 2 Modem cable Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. cable has a The modem connector at 6-pin RJ-11 each end. 3 Country-specific modem adapter (included with internal modem models by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 4 Network cable Connects the notebook to an Ethernet network jack. cable has an The networkconnector at 8-pin RJ-45 each end. 5 AC adapter 6 Weight saver Converts AC power to DC power. Protects the MultiBay and reduces notebook weight when a MultiBay device is not inserted. Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet. 7 Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) 2­18 Getting Started A Look at the Notebook Additional Standard Component Descriptions (Continued) 8 Documentation Library CD Contains the following guides: Hardware Guide Software Guide Modem and Networking Modem Command Guidelines Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Troubleshooting Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety and Comfort Guide Cross-Platform Third-Party Agere Softmodem AT Command Set Third-Party Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Networking User Guide Software Reference Guide (Bluetooth for Windows) Software Reference Guide (Bluetooth for Windows XP) User's Guide (Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200) 9 QuickRestore kit - Bag containing 2 spare pointing stick caps (pointing stick and dual pointing device models only) Contains the software preinstalled on the notebook. Replaces worn pointing stick cap. Getting Started 2­19 3 How to Get Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD Included with the notebook is the Documentation Library CD, which contains detailed information and instructions for using your notebook: Hardware Guide--contains information specific to your notebook. It includes an illustrated reference to all exterior components and detailed steps for replacing battery packs, using keyboard features and drives, connecting external equipment, and upgrading the notebook. Feature guides on specific topics: Software Guide--describes notebook software, including details about power and security features. Modem and Networking guide--provides details about modem connections and equipment. Modem Command Guidelines--contains modem commands and programming information. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide--details steps for notebook maintenance and guidelines for using the notebook internationally. [. . . ] When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. In Windows Explorer, select My Computer > the hard drive designation (usually, drive C) > Compaq. In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the update. Select the file that includes an . exe extension, for example, Filename. exe. [. . . ]