compaq evo notebook n1000 series User Manual

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1.3 Clearing a Password
If the notebook you are servicing has an unknown password, 
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also clear 
CMOS:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3, 
“Preparing the Computer for Disassembly,” for more 
information).
2. Remove the RTC battery (refer to Section 5.7, “Disk Cell 
RTC Battery”).
3. Wait approximately five minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer....

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1.4 Power Management
The computer comes with power management features that 
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The computer 
supports the following power management features:
■Standby
■Hibernation
■Setting customization by the user
■Hotkeys for setting level of performance
■Smart battery that provides an accurate battery power gauge
■Battery calibration
■Lid switch suspend/resume
■Power/Suspend button
■Advanced Configuration and Power...

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1.5 Computer External Components
The external components on the front and right side of the 
computer are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-4.
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Figure 1-2. Front and Right Side Components
Table 1-4
Front and Right Side Components
Item Component Function
1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
2 Power/Standby light On: Power is turned on.
Off: Power is turned off.
Blinking: Computer is in Standby mode.
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3 Display release latch Opens the computer.
4 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the only 
available power source has reached a 
low-battery condition.
5 Battery bay Accepts an 8-cell Li ion battery pack.
6 Optical drive bay Accepts a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or 
DVD/CD-RW combination drive.
7 Infrared port Provides wireless communication 
between the computer and another 
infrared-equipped device using an...

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The computer rear panel and left side components are shown in 
Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-5.
Figure 1-3. Rear Panel and Left Side Components
Table 1-5
Rear Panel and Left Side Components
Item Component Function
1 Mono microphone jack Connects a mono microphone, disabling the 
built-in microphone.
2 Stereo speaker/
headphone jackConnects stereo speakers, headphones, 
headset, or television audio.
3 DC power jack Connects any one of the...

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4 Vents Allow airflow to cool internal components.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage, the computer shuts down if an 
overheating condition occurs. Do not block the cooling vent. 
Avoid placing the computer on a blanket, rug, or other flexible 
surface that may cover the vent area.
5 USB connectors (2) Connect USB devices.
6 Fan Provides airflow to cool internal 
components.
7 S-Video connector Connects a television, VCR, camcorder, or 
overhead projector.
8...

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The computer keyboard components are shown in Figure 1-4 and 
described in Table 1-6.
Figure 1-4. Keyboard Components
Table 1-6
Keyboard Components
Item Component Function
1
F1 through F12 
function keysPerform preset functions.
2
Num lock key Turns on the numeric lock function.
On: Num lock is on and the embedded 
numeric keypad is enabled.
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3 Embedded numeric 
keypadConverts keys to numeric keypad.
4 Cursor control keys Move the cursor around the screen.
5 Windows application 
keyDisplays a menu when using a Microsoft 
application. The menu is the same one that 
is displayed by pressing the right mouse 
button.
6 Windows logo keys Display the Windows Start menu.
7
Fn key Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey 
functions.
Table 1-6
Keyboard Components (Continued)
Item Component...

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The computer top components are shown in Figure 1-5 and 
described in Table 1-7.
Figure 1-5. Top Components
Table 1-7
Top Components
Item Component Function
1 Power light On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Computer is in Standby. The 
power light also blinks if a battery pack that 
is the only available power source reaches 
a low-battery condition.
2 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded 
numeric keypad is enabled.
3 Easy Access 
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4 Power button Turns on the computer. Use the operating 
system Shut Down command to turn off the 
computer.
5 Digital audio button Launches Windows Media Player to play 
MP3 music.
6 Volume control buttons Adjust the volume of the stereo speakers.
7 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
8 Drive indicator light Turns on when the hard drive, CD-, or 
DVD-ROM drive is accessed.
9 Display lid switch Turns off the computer display if the 
computer is...