compaq evo n620c User Manual

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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.
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Contents
1 Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1–1
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1–4
Setting Up the Wireless MultiPort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1–5
Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1–6
Notebook Support and Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1–7
Confirming Hibernation Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1–8
2 A Look at the...

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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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3–3
Updating Compaq Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3–4
Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD . . . . . .  3–5
Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3–5
Downloading...

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Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware
ÄCAUTION: Setup must begin by connecting the notebook to AC power. 
To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or 
damage to the components during initial setup:
■Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional 
Port Replicator.
■Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been 
connected to external AC power.
■Do not run the notebook on battery power. Use external AC 
power...

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1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, 
then connect the notebook to external AC power.
Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector 1. 
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2 and into an 
electrical outlet 3. (Power cords and outlets vary by country.)
Connecting the notebook to external power
2. Open the notebook by sliding the display release latch to the 
right 1 and raising the display 2.
Opening the notebook...

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3. Turn on the notebook by sliding and releasing the power 
switch 1.
Turning on the notebook
When the notebook is turned on:
■The power/standby light 2 turns on.
■The battery pack in the battery bay begins to charge and the 
battery light 3 turns on. The battery light remains on while 
the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery 
pack is fully charged.
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Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Software
The initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen as soon as the 
notebook is connected to external power.
Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding 
through the online instructions, read the following setup 
information.
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CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file 
corruption or damage to the components during initial setup:
■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
■Do...

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Setting Up the Wireless MultiPort
✎If you ordered your notebook with a wireless MultiPort, your 
notebook was shipped with the wireless MultiPort module 
preinstalled.
Preinstalled wireless MultiPort Module
The wireless MultiPort is disabled by default. To set up the 
wireless MultiPort:
1. Press 
Fn+F2 to enable the wireless MultiPort and install 
preloaded wireless MultiPort drivers.
✎Do not attempt to install wireless MultiPort drivers before the 
initial...

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For instructions on using the wireless MultiPort, refer to the 
wireless user documentation included on the Documentation 
Library CD shipped with your notebook:
■For a Bluetooth wireless device, refer to:
❏Software Reference Guide (Bluetooth for Windows) or
❏Software Reference Guide (Bluetooth for XP).
■For an 802.11b wireless device, refer to User’s Guide 
(Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200).
Installing Optional Applications
You can install third-party...