Compaq 1800 Series User Manual

3/8” spine allowed - adjust according to bindingxxlMobile Internet PC Features Guide1800 SeriesIncluding:• Model-Specific Features• Upgrade Informatio

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

1-4Using This Guide

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

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 PCInternet ZoneButton United StatesAll Other Countries Outsidethe United States****Online MarketPlace takes you to

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-7Reprogramming Your Internet Zone ButtonsYou can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal pre

2-8Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCLeft Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the left panel of your computer:Lef

Table of ContentsiContentsCHAPTER 1Using This GuideText Conventions...

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-9Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the right panel of your computer:R

2-10Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCBack Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the back panel of your computer:Ba

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-11Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PCThe following components are located on the bottom of your computer:Bottom of

2-12Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCInserting the BatteryTo insert your battery into the battery compartment, complete the following steps: 1. Push

Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC2-13Removing the BatteryTo remove the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Save your files. 2. If the AC adapt

2-14Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCPlugging In Your Computer to AC PowerTo connect your computer to AC power, follow the instructions on the Compa

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

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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

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 FeaturesSetting Up Your Television FormatTo properly view images, you must set your computer to your country’s standardfor tele

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Mobile Internet PC Features3-15Switching Between DisplaysYou can switch between your television and your display or external monitor bypressing Fn+F3.

3-16Mobile Internet PC FeaturesUsing Your SuperDisk DriveFor optimum performance, use Imation SuperDisk diskettes with your SuperDiskdrive.Inserting a

Mobile Internet PC Features3-17Manually Ejecting a DisketteIf you need to eject a diskette when the power is off, complete the following stepsto manua

3-18Mobile Internet PC FeaturesCreating a Startup SuperDisk DisketteYou can start your computer from the SuperDisk drive, which is your A:\ drive, ify

Mobile Internet PC Features3-19Formatting a SuperDisk DisketteSuperDisk diskettes are preformatted so you can use them immediately.If you need to refo

3-20Mobile Internet PC FeaturesSuperDisk Copy DiskSuperDisk Copy Disk allows you to duplicate 1.44-MB diskettes and SuperDiskdiskettes quickly and eas

Mobile Internet PC Features3-21To disable the Staging Area, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the SuperDisk Accelerator P icon on the Windo

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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

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

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Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network5-1Chapter 5Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkYour Compaq Internet PC may be equipped with

5-2Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkInstalling the Network ProtocolsTo install the necessary network protocols, complete the following s

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network5-3 7. Select the Identification Tab in the Network window and complete thefollowing steps:a. Enter a

5-4Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkSharing FoldersTo prevent others on the network from accessing sensitive files on your computer,you

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network5-5Sharing a FolderTo share the folder, complete the following steps: 1. Locate the folder using Micros

5-6Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkConnecting to a Shared PrinterTo connect to a shared network printer, complete the following steps:

Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network5-7Mapping a Network Drive*HINT: The Network Neighborhood K icon will not appear on the Windows desktop

5-8Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC6-1Chapter 6Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCAdding More MemoryMemory upgrades of 32, 64, or 128 megabytes (MB) of ra

6-2Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 3. Remove the battery from its compartment. 4. Turn your computer over and locate the memory compartment door. 5.

Table of ContentsvRemoving a PC Card ...6-5C

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC6-3What Are PC Cards?PC Cards (formerly known as PCMCIA Cards) are removable devices that increasethe storage or comm

6-4Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCInserting a PC CardTo insert a PC Card into your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Guide the PC Card, lab

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC6-5Removing a PC CardIf your computer is turned on, click on the PC Card O icon on the WindowsTaskbar to stop card ac

6-6Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCCompaq-Compatible PC CardsInternet PCs are compatible with many PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards on themarket today.

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC6-7PC Card SoftwareSome types of PC Cards require card-specific device drivers. Contact your PCCard manufacturer for

6-8Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCVendor-Provided PC Card SoftwarePC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software:Card-specific devi

Index-1IndexAAC adapter 2-1AC powerconnecting 2-14unplugging 2-14accessdepends on password 5-5file 5-4full 5-5read-only 5-5Add Printer W

Index-2720 KB 3-15drive 2-8eject button 2-8, 3-16ejecting 3-16formatting 3-19handling 3-21manually ejecting 3-17storing 3-21write prot

Index-3Jjackheadphone 2-9microphone 2-9KK56flex 4-1keyboard 2-2Instant Answer 2-6Instant E-Commerce 2-6Instant E-Mail 2-5Instant Interne

Index-4type I 6-3type II 6-3type III 6-3types 6-3PCMCIA See PC Cardspoint-to-point connection 4-2portsEthernet 2-9modem 2-9mouse/keyb

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Index-5VV.90 standard 4-1, 4-2volumeadjusting 3-9control 3-9Wworkgroup 5-3write protecting 3-18

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

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