compaq evo n620c User Manual

3–10Getting Started
How to Get Information, Help and Updates
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating 
System
A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a 
QuickRestore CD is enhanced by Compaq. The Compaq 
enhancements add power and security features and provide 
supplementary support for external devices such as drives and 
PC Cards.
ÄCAUTION: Replacing an operating system enhanced by Compaq 
with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of 
all Compaq...

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A
AC adapter
connecting
 1–2
function
 2–18
adapter
AC power cord. See AC adapter
connecting AC adapter to 
electrical outlet
 2–18
connecting computer to AC 
power. See AC adapter
Adobe Acrobat Reader
 3–2
Aircraft Power Adapter (optional)
 
2–13
application key
 2–9
applications, installing
 1–6
AT commands
 3–1
Automobile Power 
Adapter/Charger (optional)
 2–13
autorun
 3–2
B
battery bay
device supported
 2–16
release latch
 2–16
battery light
 1–3, 2–7
battery packs...

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Compaq Support Software CD 3–5
Compaq telephone numbers
 3–3
Compaq Web site
obtaining worldwide telephone 
numbers
 3–3
updating software
 3–4
compartment
memory expansion, location
 
2–5
mini PCI
 2–16
See also battery bay; hard drive 
bay; MultiBay; MultiPort
Computer Setup, displaying ROM 
information with
 3–6
connectors
DC power
 1–2, 2–13
docking
 2–16
external monitor
 2–14
keyboard/pointing device
 2–13
parallel
 2–13
serial
 2–14
USB
 2–13
See also jack
cord, power...

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H
hard drive
bay location
 2–10, 2–16
IDE drive light
 2–7
Hardware Guide
 3–1
hardware setup
 1–1
help
accessing Compaq Help and 
Support
 1–7
helpline
 3–3
hibernation
 1–8
I
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 
light
 2–7
identifying components
bottom
 2–15
display
 2–1
front panel
 2–12
left side
 2–10
pointing device
 2–2, 2–3, 2–4
rear panel
 2–13
right side
 2–11
shipped with computer
 2–17
top (buttons, keys, and 
switches)
 2–8
top (lights)
 2–6
top (speakers and...

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power/standby 1–3, 2–7
scroll lock
 2–7
line-out jack
 2–12
locked system
reinstalling software
 3–9
resetting
 2–9
Lucent-Agere Command Set
 3–2
M
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 
guide
 3–1
manuals
 2–19, 3–1
memory expansion
 2–5
microphone
 2–12
microphone jack
 2–12
Microsoft logo key
 2–9
mini PCI (Peripheral Component 
Interconnect) compartment
 2–16
model, identifying notebook
 3–5
modem
agency approvals label
 2–16
cable
 2–18
card
 2–16
commands
 3–1...

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port
infrared
 2–12
See also connectors; jack
power connector, DC
connecting AC adapter
 1–2
devices supported
 2–13
power cord
connecting to electrical outlet
 
1–2
regulatory information
 1–8
standard component
 2–17
power switch
default functions
 2–9
resetting computer with
 2–9
turning on the computer with
 
1–3
power/standby light
 2–7
problems and solutions
 3–1
Product Key number
 2–16
PS/2 connector
 2–13
See also keyboard, external 
(optional)
Q
QuickRestore kit...

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space requirements 1–6
See also individual titles; 
operating system; software 
updates
Software Guide
 3–1
Software Setup utility
 1–6
software updates
CPQFlash file
 3–6
identifying software packages
 
3–6
ROMPaq
 3–6
SoftPaqs
 3–6, 3–8
updating system ROM from 
Internet
 3–6
speakers, stereo
 2–5
standby button
default functions
 2–9
resetting the computer with
 2–9
stereo speakers
 2–5
SuperDisk drive (optional) IDE 
light
 2–7
support, customer
 1–7
S-video-out jack...