Compaq EVO NOTEBOOK N410C Manual de usuario

Getting Started

Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series

Document Part Number: 274041-001

July 2002

This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,

identify the exterior components of the computer, obtain and

install the latest versions of Compaq software, and get additional

information and help.

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Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, ROMPaq and SoftPaq are trademarks of

Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other

countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel

Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names

mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any

kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq

products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying

such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional

warranty.

Getting Started

Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series

First Edition July 2002

Document Part Number: 274041-001

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Contents

1 Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

2 A Look at the Notebook

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Right Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

3 How to Get Information, Updates and Help

Using the Documentation Library CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Viewing Guides on the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Subscribing to the Compaq Support Software CD . . 3–2

Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Downloading Software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Downloading Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . . 3–6

Obtaining Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Using the Support Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Index

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Getting Started 1–1

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

1. Record the operating system Product Key printed on the

Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the

notebook. The Product Key is essential when you:

❏Set up the software.

❏Start the notebook for the first time.

❏Update or troubleshoot your operating system.

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1–2 Getting Started

Hardware and Software Setup

ÅWARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the

Regulatory and

Safety Notices Guide

on the

Documentation Library

CD, included with

the notebook.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the

equipment:

■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The plug is an

important safety feature.

■Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

that is easily accessible at all times.

■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power

cord from the electrical outlet.

■Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional

Mobile Expansion Unit.

2. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

3. Connect the notebook to an external outlet.

Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector 1. Plug

the power cord into the AC Adapter 2and into an electrical

outlet 3.

✎Power cords and electrical outlets vary by country.

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Hardware and Software Setup

Getting Started 1–3

When power is turned on, the battery light:

❏Remains on while the battery pack is charging.

❏Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

4. Open the notebook by sliding the display latch to the right 1

and raising the display 2.

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Hardware and Software Setup

5. Turn on the notebook by sliding and momentarily holding,

then releasing, the power switch 1.

When power is turned on:

❏The power/standby light 2turns on.

❏The battery pack in the primary battery bay and the

external battery pack (if attached) begin to charge and the

battery light 3turns on. You are prompted to begin

software setup.

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Hardware and Software Setup

Getting Started 1–5

Setting Up the Software

Read the following guidelines, then set up the software.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers

install during initial setup:

■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

■Do not shut down the notebook.

■Do not remove or insert a drive.

■When you begin software setup, online instructions guide

you through the setup process.

■After you have begun software setup, you must complete the

entire process. Setup time varies by notebook configuration.

■If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,

choose carefully.

ÄCAUTION: The languages and operating systems that you do

not

choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be restored

during initial setup. An operating system available during initial

setup is enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is

deleted, the enhancements are also deleted.

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1–6 Getting Started

Hardware and Software Setup

After Software Setup

After the initial setup is complete, you may want to Install any

optional applications.

You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq

utilities at any time after initial setup is complete.

■To install a third-party application, refer to the documentation

included with the application.

■To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Start > All

Programs > Setup Compaq Software > Next. Select the check

box for components you want to install; clear the components

you do not want to install. Follow the instructions on the

screen.

After initial setup is complete, select Start > Run. On the

command line, type:

C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s

✎To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded

Compaq utilities without installing the utilities, Start > All

Programs > Setup Compaq Software > Next. After viewing the

utility information, select Cancel.

Compaq Help and Support provides links to the Compaq Web site

where you can:

■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

Getting Started 1–7

To access Compaq Help and Support, select Start > Compaq Info

Center > Compaq Help and Support.

For information about choosing a workspace and creating a safe

and comfortable work environment, refer to the Safety & Comfort

Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the

notebook.

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