Compaq 1600 Series User Manual

Including:• Model-Specific Features• Upgrade InformationMobile Internet PC Features Guide1600 Series

2-2Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCFront of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following buttons, lights, and controls are located on the front of yourcomp

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-3Internet Zone Buttons and LightsInternet Zone Buttons and Lights1AC Adapter Light7Instant Search Button2Caps Loc

2-4Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCFront of Your ComputerFront Components1Previous Track Button7Battery Gauge2Next Track Button8Disqplay2 On/Off Bu

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-5Using Your Keyboard to Access the InternetThe Compaq Internet Zone buttons provide quick, easy access to the Int

2-6Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCReprogramming Your Internet Zone ButtonsYou can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal pre

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-7Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the left panel of your computer:Lef

2-8Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCRight Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the right panel of your computer:R

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-9Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the back panel of your computer:Bac

2-10Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCBottom of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the bottom of your computer:Bottom of

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-11Inserting the BatteryTo insert your battery into the battery compartment, complete the following steps: 1. Push

Table of ContentsiContentsCHAPTER 1Using This GuideText Conventions...

2-12Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCRemoving the BatteryTo remove the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Save your files. 2. If the AC adapt

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-13Plugging In Your Computer to AC PowerTo connect your computer to AC power, follow the instructions on the Compa

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Mobile Internet PC Features3-1Chapter 3Mobile Internet PC FeaturesTurning On Your Mobile Internet PCTo turn on your computer, press the Power › button

3-2Mobile Internet PC FeaturesFull Off (Main Power Off) ModeIf you need to install or replace components in your computer, you must turn yourcomputer

Mobile Internet PC Features3-3Recovering from a Locked SystemOccasionally you may encounter a nonworking keyboard or a frozen screen. Torestart your c

3-4Mobile Internet PC FeaturesUsing the Numeric KeypadTo use the embedded numeric keypad, press Fn+NumLk. This key combinationswitches the keys to num

Mobile Internet PC Features3-5Using the Scroll ButtonIf you are using a program that has a vertical scroll bar, the scroll button beneathyour touchpad

3-6Mobile Internet PC FeaturesUnderstanding Your Status DisplayThe icons on your computer status display show what is happening in yourcomputer. If yo

Mobile Internet PC Features3-7Using the Function KeysUse the function keys on the keyboard to perform repeated tasks quickly. Thefunction keys are loc

iiTable of ContentsSpare or Extra Batteries ... 2-12Pluggin

3-8Mobile Internet PC FeaturesUser-Programmable KeysThe F1 and F2 keys can also be set up to open your most often-used software,thereby saving you tim

Mobile Internet PC Features3-9Adjusting the VolumeYou can change the speaker volume on your Internet PC. Press the µ button toincrease the volume. Pre

3-10Mobile Internet PC FeaturesFor a list of the buttons used to operate Disqplay2, please see the table below.Button FunctionsFunction Icon Descripti

Mobile Internet PC Features3-11Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2To play an audio CD using Disqplay2, press the Disqplay2 On/Off R button for 1second t

3-12Mobile Internet PC FeaturesIf there is a data (non-audio) CD in the CD drive, a Data CD message will appearon the status display. Disqplay2 will n

Mobile Internet PC Features3-13Setting Up Your TV-Out ConnectionYour Mobile Internet PC comes with a composite TV-Out connector on the backpanel. An S

3-14Mobile Internet PC Features 9. Click the OK button to confirm the change or after 15 seconds, the originalsettings will be restored. 10. Click the

Mobile Internet PC Features3-15Setting Up Your Television FormatTo properly view images, you must set your computer to your country’s standardfor tele

3-16Mobile Internet PC FeaturesSwitching Between DisplaysYou can switch between your television and your display or external monitor bypressing Fn+F3.

Learning About Your Modem4-1Chapter 4Learning About Your ModemYour Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V.90 data/fax modem. Before using yourmodem to c

Table of ContentsiiiSwitching Between Displays ...3-16Write-Prote

4-2Learning About Your Modem56K ITU V.90 StandardIf you are able to connect to an ISP using the V.90 standard, the modem will beable to download files

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC5-1Chapter 5Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCAdding More MemoryMemory upgrades of 32, 64, or 128 megabytes (MB) of ra

5-2Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCInstalling Memory Expansion Modules`CAUTION: It is recommended that you use Compaq memory modules whenexpanding me

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC5-3Installing the Memory Expansion Module 8. Replace the memory compartment door. 9. Reinsert the screw.

5-4Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCWhat Are PC Cards?PC Cards (formerly known as PCMCIA Cards) are removable devices that increasethe storage or comm

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC5-5Inserting a PC CardTo insert a PC Card into your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Guide the PC Card, lab

5-6Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCRemoving a PC CardIf your computer is turned on, click on the PC Card O icon on the WindowsTaskbar to stop card ac

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC5-7Compaq-Compatible PC CardsInternet PCs are compatible with many PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards on themarket today.

5-8Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCPC Card SoftwareSome types of PC Cards require card-specific device drivers. Contact your PCCard manufacturer for

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC5-9Vendor-Provided PC Card SoftwarePC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software:Card-specific devi

Using This Guide1-1Chapter 1Using This GuideThank you for buying a Compaq Mobile Internet PC. This Features Guide will helpyou to familiarize yourself

5-10Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC

Index-1IndexAAC adapter 2-1AC powerconnecting 2-13unplugging 2-13Bbattery 2-1charging 2-12charging time 2-12compartment 2-8extra batteri

Index-2playing CDs 3-11previous track button 3-10repeat all 3-12repeat track 3-12stop button 3-10turning off 3-9using 3-9download speeds

Index-3Nnumeric keypad 3-4PPC cards 0-4CardBus 0-4card-specific device driver 0-9Compaq Netelligent PC Card 0-7compatible 0-7compatible ne

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OREDITORIAL ERRORS OR

1-2Using This GuideSpecial MessagesThe following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide.*HINT: Helpful hints that will make using your c

Using This Guide1-3Understanding Your Service and Support OptionsYour Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you inidenti

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Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-1Chapter 2Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCChecking Your ConnectionsYour Computer ConnectionsConnections1AC Ada