Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1900 del fabbricante Compaq
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3/8” spine allowed - adjust according to binding xxl Mobile Internet PC F eatures Guide 1900 Series Including: • Model-Specific Features • Upgrade Information The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents i Contents CHAPTER 1 Using This Guide Text Conventions............................................................................................................... .... 1-1 Special Messages .........................................
ii Table of Contents Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................... 2-16 Battery Charging Time...........................................................................
Table of Contents iii Using Your SuperDisk Drive ................................................................................................... 3- 9 Inserting a Diskette ............................................................................
iv Table of Contents Sharing Printers ............................................................................................................... ..... 5-5 Setting Up Printer Sharing ................................................................
Using This Guide 1-1 Chapter 1 Using This Guide Thank you for buying a Compaq Mobile Internet PC. This Features Guide will help you to familiarize yourself with the features of your Internet PC, as well as information on how to upgrade your computer.
1 -2 Using This Guide Special Messages The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide. * HINT: Helpful hints that will make using your computer easier and faster. + NOTE: Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC.
Using This Guide 1-3 Understanding Your Service and Support Options Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in identifying and solving common computer problems. If you need further technical support, visit the Compaq Web site at: www.
1 -4 Using This Guide.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-1 Chapter 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections The following graphic shows your computer connections.
2 -2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Mobile Internet PC Components on the front of your computer include the following: Front of Your Computer Front Components 1 Display 7 Power Ligh.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-3 Internet Zone Buttons and Status Lights Internet Zone Buttons and Status Lights 1 AC Adapter Light 5 Retail Central Button 2 Num Lock Light 6 Instant E-Mail But.
2 -4 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet The Compaq Internet Zone buttons provide quick, easy access to the Internet. Internet Zone The Internet Zone, located at the top of your Internet PC keyboard, automatically connects you to the Internet.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-5 Internet Zone Button United States All Other Countries Outside the United States $ $ $ $ My Presario is your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service, and more.
2 -6 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Keys You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences. The Easy Access Internet Zone ¸ icon is located on the Windows Taskbar.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-7 Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the left panel of your computer: Left Panel of Your Computer Left Panel Components.
2 -8 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the right panel of your computer: Right Panel of Your Computer Right Panel Compo.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-9 Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the back panel of your computer: Back Panel of Your Computer Back Panel Components.
2 -10 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the bottom of your computer: Bottom of Your Computer Bottom Components 1 Wedge Conne.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-11 The Wedge (available on select models) The Wedge adds features to your Internet PC. For example, your Internet PC can read CDs, DVDs (available on select models), and play audio CDs. You can also save files to 3.
2 -12 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Attaching the Wedge to Your Computer To attach the Wedge to your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Line up your computer with the alignment hooks on the Wedge. 2. Pivot your computer down and press it firmly into place on the Wedge.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-13 Detaching the Wedge from Your Computer To detach the Wedge from your computer, complete one of the following steps: • Turn off the computer using the standard Windows shutdown method. • Press the Power ¹ button to initiate Hibernation mode.
2 -14 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Inserting the Battery To insert the battery, complete the following steps: 1. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your computer. 2. Close the computer cover. 3. Slide the battery into the compartment until you hear a click.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-15 Removing the Battery To remove the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Save your files. 2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your computer. 3. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding the switch on the bottom of the unit in the direction of the arrow.
2 -16 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Charging the Battery Charge the battery by connecting your computer to AC power. The battery receives a charge whether your computer is on or off and keeps charging until the battery is either fully charged or the AC power is disconnected.
Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2-17 Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power To connect your computer to AC power, follow the instructions on the Compaq Hardware Setup poster. Refer to the Government Approvals section of the Mobile Internet PC Reference Manual for worldwide power cord information.
2 -18 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-1 Chapter 3 Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC To turn on your computer, press the Power › button, which is located at the top of the keyboard.
3 -2 Mobile Internet PC Features Recovering from a Locked System Occasionally you may encounter a nonworking keyboard or a frozen screen. To restart your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Press and hold down the Power › button for at least four seconds.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-3 Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Standard Off Mode To turn off your computer properly, complete the following steps: 1.
3 -4 Mobile Internet PC Features Using the Numeric Keypad To use the embedded numeric keypad press Fn+F5 . This key combination switches the keys to numbers until you press Fn+F5 again.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-5 Using the Scroll Button If you are using a program that has a vertical scroll bar, the scroll button beneath your touchpad will allow you to scroll up and down a page. To change the function of the scroll button, complete the following steps: 1.
3 -6 Mobile Internet PC Features Using the Function Keys Use the function keys on the keyboard to perform repeated tasks quickly. The function keys are located on the top row of the keyboard. The Fn key activates a function key. The Fn key is located in the lower-left area of the keyboard.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-7 The following keys have already been assigned: Function Keys Function Keys Icon Description F1 $ My Presario* F2 * Online MarketPlace* F3 c Switches between the display.
3 -8 Mobile Internet PC Features Adjusting the Volume You can change the speaker volume on your Internet PC. Press the µ button to increase the volume. Press the ´ button to decrease the volume. Pressing the ´ and µ buttons at the same time will turn on and turn off the mute feature.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-9 Features of Your SuperDisk Drive The SuperDisk drive is designed to read, write, and format the following sizes of diskettes: • 720 kilobytes (KB) • 1.44 MB • 120 MB Key features of the SuperDisk drive include the following: • Storage capacity of 120 MB of data on a single, 3.
3 -10 Mobile Internet PC Features Ejecting a Diskette Because the SuperDisk drive has a motorized Diskette Eject button, your computer must be turned on in order to eject a diskette. Do not turn off your computer until the diskette has been ejected. The diskette will not eject if the computer is still writing to the diskette.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-11 Creating a Startup SuperDisk Diskette You can start your computer from the SuperDisk drive, which is your A: drive, if you have a diskette containing the necessary system files. To create a Startup SuperDisk diskette, you must copy the Windows system files to the diskette.
3 -12 Mobile Internet PC Features Formatting a SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk diskettes are preformatted so you can use them immediately. If you need to reformat a SuperDisk diskette, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer G icon.
Mobile Internet PC Features 3-13 SuperDisk Copy Disk SuperDisk Copy Disk allows you to duplicate 1.44-MB diskettes and SuperDisk diskettes quickly and easily. 1. Insert the source diskette (the diskette you wish to copy from) into the SuperDisk drive.
3 -14 Mobile Internet PC Features Enabling and Disabling the SuperDisk Accelerator You have the ability to enable and disable the Staging Area of the SuperDisk Accelerator. To enable the Staging Area, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the SuperDisk Accelerator P icon on the Windows Taskbar.
Learning About Your Modem 4-1 Chapter 4 Learning About Your Modem Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V.90 data/fax modem. Before using your modem to connect to the Internet, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).
4 -2 Learning About Your Modem 56K ITU V.90 Standard If you are able to connect to an ISP using the V.90 standard, the modem will be able to download files at a maximum speed of 56 kilobits per second (Kbps), over standard telephone lines. Download speeds will vary with telephone line conditions.
Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network (Available only with a Port Replicator) Your Compaq Internet PC optional Port Replicator is equipped with a 10/100 Mbps network interface adapter and driver.
5 -2 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Installing the Network Protocols To install the necessary network protocols, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start , point to Settings , then click Control Panel . 2.
Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-3 7. Select the Identification Tab in the Network window and complete the following steps: a. Enter a name for the computer. This name must be unique, different from the name of every other computer in the network.
5 -4 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Sharing Folders To prevent others on the network from accessing sensitive files on your computer, you can set the access level on a folder by adjusting the shared files properties. The shared properties can be changed to meet your file security needs.
Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-5 Sharing a Folder To share the folder, complete the following steps: 1. Locate the folder using Microsoft Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click the folder name. 3. Click Sharing . 4. Click Shared As . The folder name is displayed automatically in the Share Name box.
5 -6 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Connecting to a Shared Printer To connect to a shared network printer, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers .
Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5-7 Mapping a Network Drive * HINT: The Network Neighborhood K icon will not appear on the Windows desktop until the network protocols are installed.
5 -8 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network.
Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-1 Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Adding More Memory Memory upgrades of 32, 64, or 128 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) are available for your computer. Contact your Compaq retailer, seller, or authorized dealer for information on memory or refer to your accessories catalog.
6 -2 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Lifting the Keyboard 6. Hold the keyboard 2 out of the way. 7. Locate the memory expansion slot. Installing the Memory Expansion Module.
Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-3 8. Insert the new memory module. ` CAUTION: When installing memory expansion modules, apply gentle, even pressure when inserting the memory module. Excessive pressure can damage the memory module. + NOTE: Make sure the memory module is properly seated and snapped into place.
6 -4 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC PC Card Types PC Card types vary as follows: • Type I cards are usually memory cards and are the thinnest at 3.3 mm. • Type II cards, such as modem cards, are 5.0 mm thick. • Type III cards, typically hard disk drives, are the thickest at 10.
Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-5 Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card If your computer is turned on, click the PC Card O icon on the Windows Taskbar to stop card activity before you remove the card. A popup window prompts you to remove the card.
6 -6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Ejecting a PC Card Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Internet PCs are compatible with many PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards on the market today. Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact your PC Card manufacturer for information.
Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 6-7 Using Network PC Cards Your Internet PC can support many types of Ethernet-based and Token Ring-based network cards.
6 -8 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Vendor-Provided PC Card Software PC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software: Card-specific device driver – If needed, install a card-specific device driver in Windows. It is important to be certain you are installing only a card-specific device driver.
Index-1 Index A AC adapter 2-1 AC power connecting 2-17 unplugging 2-17 access depends on password 5-5 file 5-4 full 5-5 read-only 5-5 Add Printer Wizard 5-6 B battery 2-1 charging 2-16 charging time .
Index-2 diskette drive 3-8 display 2-2 download speeds 4-2 drives hard 2-7 F fan vent 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 file sharing enabling 5-2 folders sharing 5-4 formatting a diskette 3-12 function keys using 3-6 H h.
Index-3 M mapping a network drive 5-7 memory adding 6-1 caution 6-1, 6-3 electrostatic discharge 6-1 illustration 6-2 installing 6-1, 6-2 specifications 6-1 messages printer offline 5-6 Mobile Interne.
Index-4 printer sharing disabling 5-6 protocol IPX/SPX 5-2 TCP/IP 5-2 R removing the battery 2-15 restarting the computer 3-2 S Scandisk 3-2 securing your computer security slot 2-7 serial number 2-10.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Compaq 1900 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Compaq 1900 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Compaq 1900 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Compaq 1900 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Compaq 1900, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Compaq 1900.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Compaq 1900. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Compaq 1900 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
