compaq evo notebook n1005 series User Manual

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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
Fn key Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey 
functions.
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3 Windows logo keys Display the Windows Start menu.
4 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.
5 Cursor control keys Move the cursor around the screen.
6 Embedded numeric 
keypadConverts keys to numeric keypad.
7
Num lock key Turns on the numeric lock function.
On: Num lock is on and the embedded 
numeric keypad is enabled.
Table 1-6...

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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...

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The external components on the bottom of the computer are 
shown in Figure 1-6 and described in Table 1-8.
Figure 1-6. Bottom Components 
Table 1-8
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Hard drive retention screw Secures the hard drive to the 
computer.
2 Hard drive bay Supports the primary hard drive. 
The hard drive is secured to the 
computer by one screw.
3 Mini PCI communications 
compartmentContains the mini PCI modem 
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4 RJ-11 modem jack Connects the modem cable to an 
internal modem. A modem cable is 
included with internal modem 
models.
5 RJ-45 network jack Connects the network cable. A 
network cable is not included with 
the computer.
6 Connector cover Protects the parallel, external 
monitor, external keyboard/mouse, 
and USB connectors.
7 Certificate of Authenticity label Contains the Product Key, which 
may need to be entered before 
using some Windows...

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1.6 Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features 
of the computer. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog,” 
to identify replacement parts and Chapter 5, “Removal and 
Replacement Procedures,” for disassembly steps. The system 
board provides the following device connections:
■Memory expansion board
■Hard drive
■Display
■Keyboard/TouchPad or pointing stick
■Audio
■AMD Athlon and Duron processors
■Fan
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Troubleshooting
ÅWARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should 
repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures 
are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. 
Because of the complexity of the individual boards and 
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the 
component level or make modifications to any printed wiring board. 
Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indication of 
component...

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Troubleshooting
■Compaq Diagnostics—A system information and diagnostic 
utility that is used within your Windows operating system. 
Use this utility whenever possible to:
❏Display system information.
❏Test system components.
❏Troubleshoot a device configuration problem in 
Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or 
Windows XP Home.
Using Computer Setup
Information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from 
the File, Security, or Advanced menus:
1. Turn on or...

Troubleshooting
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Selecting from the File Menu
Table 2-1
File Menu
Select To Do This
System Information■View identification information about the 
computer, a docking base, and any battery 
packs in the system.
■View specification information about the 
processor, memory and cache size, and 
system ROM.
Save to Floppy Save system configuration settings to a diskette.
Restore from Floppy Restore system configuration settings from a 
diskette.
Restore Defaults Replace...