Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto N610c Series del fabbricante Compaq
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b Getting Star ted Ev o Notebook N610c Series Document P ar t Number : 279359-001 July 2002 This guide explains ho w to set up your hardware and softw are, identify the exterior components of the notebook, f ind and install the latest versions of Compaq softw are, and find additional information and support.
© 2002 Compaq Information T echnologies Group, L.P . Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, RomP aq, and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information T echnologies Group, L.P . in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.
Getting Star ted iii Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Installing Optional Applications .
iv Getting Star ted Contents 3 How to Get Information, Help and Updates Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Contacting Technical Support . . . . .
Hardware Guide 1–1 1 Har dware and Software Setup Setting Up the Har dware Ä CA UTION: Setup must begin with connecting the notebook to A C power . T o ensure that the correct drivers load and to p.
1–2 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup Plug the A C Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1 . Plug the po wer cord into the A C Adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3 . (Po wer cords and outlets vary b y country .) Connecting the notebook to external po wer 2.
Hardware and Softw are Setup Hardware Guide 1–3 3. T urn on the notebook by sliding and releasing the po wer switch 1 . T urning on the notebook When the notebook is turned on: ■ The po wer/standby light 2 turns on. ■ The battery pack in the battery bay begins to char ge and the battery light 3 turns on.
1–4 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup Setting Up the Software The initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen as soon as the notebook is connected to external po wer .
Hardware and Softw are Setup Hardware Guide 1–5 Installing Optional Applications Y ou can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. ■ T o install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application.
1–6 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup Notebook Suppor t and Safety Tips After setting up the software, locate the support and safety information included with your notebook. ■ V ie w Compaq Help and Support by selecting Start > Compaq Info Center > Compaq Help and Support.
Hardware and Softw are Setup Hardware Guide 1–7 Confirming Hibernation Setting ✎ Hibernation is an energy-sa ving feature enabled at the factory that can be initiated by you or b y the system.
Getting Star ted 2–1 2 A Look at the Notebook Displa y Components Identifying display components 1 Displa y release latch Opens the notebook. 2 MultiP or t Suppor ts an optional USB-enabled wireless de vice such as a Bluetooth, 802.11 wireless LAN, or PC Smar t Card Reader module.
2–2 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook P ointing De vice Components P ointing Stick Model Identifying pointing stick components 1 EasyP oint IV 3D P ointing Stick Mov es the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and right pointing-stick buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an e xter nal mouse.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–3 T ouc hP ad Model Identifying T ouchPad components 1 T ouchP ad Mov es the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perf or m other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clic king.
2–4 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook Dual P ointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device components 1 P ointing stick Mov es the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. 2 Left and right pointing-stick but t on s Function like the left and right mouse buttons on an e xter nal mouse.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–5 T op Components Speakers and Memory Compar tment Identifying the speakers and memory compartment 1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 Memor y e xpansion compar tment Contains 2 memory e xpansion slots f or optional memor y e xpansion boards.
2–6 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebook 279359-001.book Page 6 Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:15 AM.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–7 Lights (Continued) 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 2 Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on. 3 Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric ke ypad is enabled. 4 P ower/standb y light On: P ower is turned on.
2–8 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook Buttons, Ke ys and Switches Identifying buttons, ke ys and switches on the top of the notebook 1 Standby b utton Initiates and resumes from Standby .
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–9 Left Side Components Identifying left side components 1 Exhaust ve nt Allows airflo w to cool inter nal components. Ä T o prev ent ov erheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surf ace, such as a pillow , b lanket, rug, or thick clothing, ma y block airflow .
2–10 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook Right Side Components Identifying right side components 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional secur ity cable to the notebook. 2 MultiBa y Suppor ts an optional MultiBa y device , such as a drive or battery pack.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–11 Fr ont P anel Components Identifying front panel components 1 Infrared por t Links another IrD A-compliant de vice f or wireless communication. 2 Intake v ent Allows airflo w to cool inter nal components.
2–12 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook Rear P anel Components Identifying rear panel components 1 DC power connector Connects an A C Adapter or an optional A utomobile P ower Adapter/Charger , Aircraft P ower Adapter , or DC cable. 2 K eyboard/pointing de vice (PS/2) connector Connects an optional PS/2 de vice such as a ke yboard or mouse.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–13 Bottom Components Identifying bottom components ✎ The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label 9 may vary by model and conf iguration. Bottom Components 1 MultiBa y recess Provides a grip area f o r removing an optional MultiBa y device from the MultiBa y .
2–14 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook 4 Serial number Identifies the notebook. ✎ You may need this number if you call Compaq customer support. 5 Docking restr aint latch recess Helps secure the notebook to a P or t Replicator . 6 Intake v ents Provide airflo w to cool internal components.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–15 Additional Standar d Components The components included with the notebook v ary by geographical region and the notebook hardw are configuration ordered. The follo wing illustration and table identify the standard external components included with most notebook models.
2–16 Getting Star ted A Look at the Notebook Additional Standar d Components 1 P ower cord Connects the A C Adapter to an A C electrical outlet. 2 Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter . ✎ The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end.
A Look at the Notebook Getting Star ted 2–17 8 Documentation Library CD Contains the fo llowing guides: ■ Hardware Guide ■ Software Guide ■ Modem and Networking ■ Modem Command Guidelines (A.
Getting Star ted 3–1 3 Ho w to Get Inf ormation, 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: ■ H a rd w a re G u i d e —Contains information specific to your notebook.
3–2 Getting Star ted How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates ■ Re gulatory and Safety Notices —includes governmental agency information. ■ Safety & Comfort Guide —describes the best ways to set up a safe and comfortable work en vironment, including ergonomic and safety information.
How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Getting Star ted 3–3 Contacting T echnical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the documentation pro vided with the notebook, you may need to call technical support.
3–4 Getting Star ted How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Updating Compaq Software For optimal notebook performance and to mak e sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, Compaq recommends that you install the latest versions of Compaq software as the y become av ailable.
How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Getting Star ted 3–5 Obtaining the Compaq Suppor t Software CD The Compaq Support Softwar e CD provides the latest Compaq software and instructions for installing and using it. The CD includes de vice driv ers, R OM updates, and utilities.
3–6 Getting Star ted How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Displa ying ROM Inf ormation in Computer Setup Computer Setup is a non-W indows utility . For general information about using Computer Setup, refer to the “Setup and Diagnostics Utilities” chapter in the Softwar e Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.
How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Getting Star ted 3–7 Downloading System R OM Ä CA UTION: T o prev ent an unsuccessful installation, download and install the system ROM only while the notebook is connected to reliab le e xter nal pow er using the AC Adapter .
3–8 Getting Star ted How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates 6. In the Compaq folder , select the name or number of the software package containing the system R OM update. The system R OM installation begins. 7. T o complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Getting Star ted 3–9 Restoring Software The Quic kRestor e kit included with the notebook provides all the software that shipped preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook and instructions for restoring it.
3–10 Getting Star ted How to Get Inf or mation, Help and Updates Installing a Retail V er sion of an Operating System A W indows operating system provided on the notebook or on a QuickRestor e CD is enhanced by Compaq.
Getting Star ted Index–1 Inde x A AC Adapter connecting 1–2 function of 2–16 adapter for AC power cord. See AC Adapter Adobe Acrobat Reader 3–2 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 2–12 applica.
Index–2 Getting Started Inde x Computer Setup displaying ROM information with 3–6 connectors DC power 1–2 , 2–12 external monitor 2–12 keyboard/pointing device 2–12 keyboard/pointing device (PS/2) 2–12 parallel 2–12 serial 2–12 See also jack cord.
Inde x Getting Star ted Index–3 left side 2–9 pointing device (dual pointing stick/TouchPad models) 2–4 pointing device (pointing stick models) 2–2 pointing device (TouchPad models) 2–3 rear.
Index–4 Getting Started Inde x monitor, external (optional) 2–12 MultiBay diskette drive light 2–7 IDE drive light 2–7 release latch 2–13 using weight saver in 2–16 N network cable 2–16 .
Inde x Getting Star ted Index–5 S S (Status) registers 3–1 Safety & Comfort Guide 3–2 scroll lock light 2–7 serial connector identifying 2–12 serial number label 2–14 series, identifyi.
Index–6 Getting Started Inde x W weight saver 2–16 Windows application key 2–8 worldwide telephone numbers 3–3 Z Zip drive (optional) 2–7 279359-001.
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