compaq evo n620c User Manual

							Hardware and Software Setup
Getting Started1–7
✎Do not attempt to install the preloaded wireless MultiPort 
software before the wireless MultiPort has been enabled and the 
drivers have been installed.
Notebook Support and Safety Tips
After setting up the software, locate the support and safety 
information included with your notebook.
■Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included 
with your notebook to contact an authorized dealer, reseller, 
or service provider or visit 
www.compaq.com to:
❏Download the latest software and drivers for your 
notebook.
❏Open an online service event with a Compaq support 
specialist.
❏Get information about your notebook, including 
reference guides, specifications, white papers, part 
numbers, and customer advisories.
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Hardware and Software Setup
■Read suggestions for creating a safe and comfortable work 
environment. Ergonomic and safety information about the 
notebook is provided on this CD in the Safety & Comfort 
Guide.
ÅWARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer on this CD to Regulatory 
and Safety Notices. To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, 
fire, or damage to the equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important 
safety feature.
■Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet 
that is easily accessible at all times.
■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them 
so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them.
■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power 
cord from the electrical outlet.
■Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the 
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
Confirming Hibernation Settings
Hibernation is enabled at the factory, and Compaq recommends 
that you do not disable Hibernation. To verify that Hibernation is 
enabled:
■In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > 
Control Panel > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Make 
sure that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected.
■In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance 
and Maintenance icon> Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. 
Make sure that the Enable Hibernation check box is selected.
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							Getting Started2–1
2
A Look at the Notebook
Display Components
Identifying display components
Display Component Descriptions
1Display release latch Opens the notebook.
2MultiPort  Supports an optional USB-enabled 
wireless device such as a Bluetooth 
or 802.11b wireless LAN.
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							2–2Getting Started
A Look at the Notebook
Pointing Device Components
Pointing Stick Model
Identifying pointing stick components
Pointing Stick Component Descriptions
1EasyPoint IV 3D Pointing 
StickMoves the pointer and selects or 
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right pointing stick 
buttonsFunction like the left and right buttons 
on an external mouse.
3Scroll pointing stick button Functions like the scroll button on an 
exter nal mouse.
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							A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started2–3
TouchPad Model
Identifying TouchPad components
TouchPad Component Descriptions
1TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or 
activates items on the screen. Can be 
set to perform other mouse functions, 
such as scrolling, selecting, and 
double-clicking.
2Left and right TouchPad 
buttonsFunction like the left and right buttons 
on an external mouse.
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A Look at the Notebook
Dual Pointing Device Model
Identifying dual pointing device components
Dual Pointing Device Component Descriptions
1Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or 
activates items on the screen.
2Left and right pointing stick 
buttonsFunction like the left and right mouse 
buttons on an external mouse.
3TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or 
activates items on the screen. Can be 
set to perform other mouse functions, 
such as scrolling, selecting, and 
double-clicking.
4Left and right TouchPad 
buttonsFunction like the left and right buttons 
on an external mouse.
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							A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started2–5
Top Components
Speakers and Memory Compartment
Identifying the speakers and memory compartment
Speakers and Memory Compartment Descriptions
1Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
2Memory expansion 
compartmentContains 2 memory expansion slots 
for optional memory expansion 
boards.
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							2–6Getting Started
A Look at the Notebook
Lights
Identifying lights on the edges of the keyboard panel
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Getting Started2–7
Lights on the Edges of the Keyboard Panel
1Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
2Scroll lock light  On: Scroll lock is on.
3Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded 
numeric keypad is enabled.
4Power/Standby light On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
✎The power/standby light also 
blinks when a battery pack 
that is the only available 
power source reaches a 
critical low-battery condition 
while Hibernation is 
disabled.
5Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the 
only available power source has 
reached a low-battery condition.
6IDE (Integrated Drive 
Electronics) drive lightOn: One of the following drives is 
being accessed:
■Hard drive in the hard drive bay.
■Optional hard drive, optical drive, 
Zip drive, or SuperDisk drive in 
the MultiBay.
7Diskette drive light On: A standard diskette drive in the 
MultiBay or optional external diskette 
drive bay is being accessed.
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A Look at the Notebook
Buttons, Keys and Switches
Identifying buttons, keys, and switches on the keyboard 
panel
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