compaq evo n620c User Manual

							A Look at the Notebook
Getting Started2–9
Buttons, Keys, and Switches Descriptions
1Standby button Initiates and resumes from Standby.
2Easy Access Buttons (4) Programmable buttons that provide 
quick access to Internet or network 
destinations, or to software 
applications or data files in the 
system.
3Power switch Turns the notebook on or off or 
resumes from Hibernation.
4Applications key Displays shortcut menu for items 
beneath the pointer.
5Display release latch 
recesses (2)Secure the display when it is closed.
6Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
✎This table describes default settings. For information about 
changing power preferences, refer to the “Power” chapter in the 
Software Guide on this CD.
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Left Side Components
Identifying left side components
Left Side Component Descriptions
1Exhaust vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do not 
obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard 
surface, such as an adjoining printer, 
or a soft surface, such as bedding or 
clothing, to block airflow.
2Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
3PC Card slots (2) Support optional Type I or Type II 32-bit 
(CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
4PC Card eject 
buttons (2)Top button: Ejects an optional PC Card from 
the top PC Card slot.
Bottom button: Ejects an optional PC Card 
from the bottom PC Card slot.
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Right Side Components
Identifying right side components
Right Side Component Descriptions
1Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to 
the notebook.
2MultiBay Supports an optional MultiBay device, 
such as a drive or battery pack.
3RJ-11 jack  Connects the modem cable. 
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Front Panel Components
Identifying front panel components
Front Panel Component Descriptions
1Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device 
for wireless communication.
2Intake vent Allows airflow to cool internal 
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do 
not obstruct vents. Do not 
allow a hard surface, such as 
an adjoining printer, or a soft 
surface, such as bedding or 
clothing, to block airflow.
3Volume buttons (2) Adjust system volume. To mute or 
restore volume, press both volume 
buttons at the same time.
4Stereo speaker/headphone 
(line-out) jackConnects optional, powered stereo 
speakers, headphones, headset, or 
television audio.
5Microphone Inputs monaural sound. Can be used 
whether the notebook is open or 
closed.
6Microphone jack Connects an optional single-sound 
channel microphone.
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Rear Panel Components
Identifying rear panel components
 Rear Panel Component Descriptions
1
DC power connector Connects an AC adapter or an 
optional Automobile Power 
Adapter/Charger, Aircraft Power 
Adapter, or DC cable.
2Keyboard/pointing device 
(PS/2) connectorConnects an optional PS/2 device 
such as a keyboard or mouse.
✎To connect a keyboard and 
a mouse at the same time, 
use an optional Y-adapter.
3Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device, 
such as an external diskette drive bay 
or a printer.
4USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.
5RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable.
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6External monitor connector Connects an optional external 
monitor or overhead projector.
7Serial connector Connects an optional serial device.
8S-video-out jack Connects an optional S-video device, 
such as a television, VCR, 
camcorder, overhead projector, or 
video capture card.
Rear Panel Component Descriptions (Continued)
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Bottom Components
Identifying bottom components
✎The location of the Certificate of Authenticity label 9 may vary 
by model and configuration.
Bottom Component Descriptions
1
MultiBay recess Provides a grip area for removing an 
optional MultiBay device from the 
MultiBay.
2MultiBay release latch Releases an optional MultiBay device 
from the MultiBay.
3System  label Provides regulatory information about 
the notebook.
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4Serial number Identifies the notebook.
✎You may need this number if 
you call Compaq customer 
support.
5Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional 
port replicator. The docking connector 
has a plastic cover that must be 
opened before docking.
6Intake vents Provide airflow to cool internal 
components.
ÄTo prevent overheating, do 
not obstruct vents. Do not 
allow a hard surface, such as 
an adjoining printer, or a soft 
surface, such as bedding or 
clothing, to block airflow.
7Hard drive bay Secures the primary hard drive in the 
hard drive bay.
8Modem agency approvals 
labelLists the countries in which the 
modem has been approved for use.
✎You will need this information 
to use the modem while 
traveling internationally.
9Certificate of Authenticity 
labelContains your Product Key number, 
which will be needed to update or 
troubleshoot your operating system.
-Mini PCI (Peripheral 
Component Interconnect) 
compartmentContains the mini PCI modem card.
qBattery release latch Releases the primary battery pack 
from the battery bay.
wBattery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
Bottom Component Descriptions (Continued)
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Additional Standard Components
The components included with the notebook vary according to 
geographical region and to the notebook hardware configuration 
ordered.
The following illustration and table identify the standard external 
components included with most notebook models.
✎This illustration does not show printed documentation or 
components such as the hard drive and primary battery pack, 
which ship inside notebook bays identified in previous sections.
Identifying additional standard components
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Additional Standard Component Descriptions
1Power cord Connects the AC adapter to an 
AC electrical outlet.
2Modem 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.
3Country-specific modem 
adapter (included with 
internal modem models 
by region as required)Adapts the modem cable to a 
non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
4Network cable Connects the notebook to an 
Ethernet network jack.
✎The network cable has an 
8-pin RJ-45 connector at 
each end.
5AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
6Weight saver Protects the MultiBay and reduces 
notebook weight when a MultiBay 
device is not inserted.
7Japan-specific outlet 
adapter (Japan only)Connects the AC adapter to a 
2-prong electrical outlet.
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