compaq evo notebook n800c series User Manual

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1.4 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 1-6.
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Figure 1-2. Front and Right Side Components
Table 1-6
Front and Right Side Components
Item Component Function
1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
2 Power/Suspend light On: Power is turned on.
Off: Power is turned off.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend 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 lithium ion (Li ion) 
battery pack.
6 Hard drive bay Supports the removable primary hard drive. 
The hard drive is secured to the computer 
by one screw.
7 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent...

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The computer rear panel and left side components are shown in 
Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-7.
Figure 1-3. Rear Panel and Left Side Components
Table 1-7
Rear Panel and Left Side Components
Item Component Function
1 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, the computer shuts down if an 
overheating condition occurs. Do not block the cooling vent. 
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4 External monitor 
connectorConnects an external monitor or overhead 
projector.
5 S-Video connector Connects a television, VCR, camcorder, or 
overhead projector.
6 USB connectors (2) Connect USB devices.
7 RJ-11 modem jack Connects the modem cable to an internal 
modem. A modem cable is included with 
internal modem models.
8 RJ-45 network jack Connects the network cable. A network 
cable is not included with the computer.
9 DC power jack Connects...

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The computer keyboard components are shown in Figure 1-4 and 
described in Table 1-8.
Figure 1-4. Keyboard Components
Table 1-8
Keyboard Components
Item Component Function
1
F1 through F12 
function keysPerform preset functions.
2
Num lock key 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 Displays the Windows Start menu.
7
Fn key Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey 
functions.
Table 1-8
Keyboard Components (Continued)
Item Component...

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The computer top components are shown in Figure 1-5 and 
described in Table 1-9.
Figure 1-5. Top Components
Table 1-9
Top Components
Item Component Function
1 Display lid switch Turns off the computer display if the 
computer is closed while on.
2 Power light On: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend mode. 
The power light also blinks if a battery pack 
that is the only available power source 
reaches a low-battery condition.
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5 Power button Turns on the computer. Use the operating 
system Shut Down command to turn off the 
computer.
6 Digital audio button Launches Windows Media Player to play 
MP3 music.
7 Volume control buttons Adjust the volume of the stereo speakers.
8 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
9 Drive indicator light Turns on when the hard drive, CD-, or 
DVD-ROM drive is accessed.
10 Microphone Allows for audio input.
11 TouchPad Moves the mouse cursor,...

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The external components on the bottom of the computer are 
shown in Figure 1-6 and described in Table 1-10.
Figure 1-6. Bottom Components 
Table 1-10
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal 
components.
CAUTION: 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 
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4 Mini PCI communications 
compartmentContains the mini PCI modem 
card.
5 MultiBay Accepts a diskette drive, optical 
drive, hard drive, or battery pack.
6 MultiBay  release  switch Releases the MultiBay device from 
the connector.
7 Serial number Identifies the computer; needed 
when you call Compaq customer 
support.
8 Memory expansion 
compartmentCovers the memory expansion 
compartment that contains two 
memory expansion slots for 
memory...