Compaq Presario V2200 - Notebook PC User Manual

bStartup GuideCompaq Notebook SeriesDocument Part Number: 370700-001June 2004This guide explains how to set up your notebook and begin using it. It al

1–6 Startup GuideGetting Started with Your NotebookStatus LightsThe notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status,

Getting Started with Your NotebookStartup Guide 1–7The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks.1

1–8 Startup GuideGetting Started with Your NotebookSetting Up Your NotebookÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfo

Getting Started with Your NotebookStartup Guide 1–9Step 2: Connect AC Power ÄCAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other ap

1–10 Startup GuideGetting Started with Your NotebookStep 3: Connect a Phone Line1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a

Getting Started with Your NotebookStartup Guide 1–11Step 4: Turn On the NotebookPress the power button above the left side of the keyboard. The notebo

1–12 Startup GuideGetting Started with Your NotebookStep 5: Set Up WindowsYour notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its

Startup Guide 2–12Basic OperationOperating Your NotebookYou can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. However, alternative methods m

2–2 Startup GuideBasic OperationDefault Power SettingsYou can also customize how these power modes work. See the “Battery Packs and Power Management”

Basic OperationStartup Guide 2–3To Reset the NotebookOccasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding and you will not be able to turn off th

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2–4 Startup GuideBasic OperationTo Use the TouchPadThe TouchPad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the TouchPad to avoid moving the pointer

Basic OperationStartup Guide 2–5To Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPadThe Tap to Click function of your TouchPad is enabled by default. To d

2–6 Startup GuideBasic OperationTo Use the Function Hot KeysThe combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—f

Basic OperationStartup Guide 2–7Using CDs or DVDsTo Play DVD MoviesIf your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD-readable drive, it also includ

2–8 Startup GuideBasic OperationTo Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only)You can use a TV as an external monitor for your notebook. To con

Startup Guide 3–13Battery Packs and Power ManagementUsing Battery PowerFor information about how your notebook regulates power consumption and how you

3–2 Startup GuideBattery Packs and Power ManagementTo Check Battery StatusFrom the battery status light» Check the battery status light on the noteboo

Battery Packs and Power ManagementStartup Guide 3–3To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningThe notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power dro

3–4 Startup GuideBattery Packs and Power ManagementTo Get the Most from Your Battery PacksFollow these suggestions to make your battery power last as

Battery Packs and Power ManagementStartup Guide 3–5In addition, follow these suggestions to extend the life of your battery packs: Do not leave batte

Startup Guide iiiContents1 Getting Started with Your NotebookImportant Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1Identifying P

3–6 Startup GuideBattery Packs and Power ManagementDisposing of a Used Battery PackÅWARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pa

Startup Guide 4–14TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Your NotebookThis chapter contains solutions to many types of problems you might have with your noteb

4–2 Startup GuideTroubleshootingDisplay ProblemsIf the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad. This will wake the

TroubleshootingStartup Guide 4–3Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect t

4–4 Startup GuideTroubleshootingIf the TouchPad Does Not Work Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn on the light. Do not touch the TouchPad while

TroubleshootingStartup Guide 4–5Power and Battery Pack ProblemsIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns OnBattery power is probably extrem

4–6 Startup GuideTroubleshootingStartup ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Connect the AC adapter. Reset the notebook by

TroubleshootingStartup Guide 4–7Configuring Your NotebookThe BIOS Setup utility helps you configure your notebook operation.To Run the BIOS Setup Util

4–8 Startup GuideTroubleshootingThe following tables describe BIOS settings for the BIOS version at publication. If your BIOS is a different version,

TroubleshootingStartup Guide 4–9Updating Software and Drivers from the WebSoftware and driver updates for your notebook are available for download. Fo

iv Startup GuideContentsUsing CDs or DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7To Play DVD Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–10 Startup GuideTroubleshootingSafeguarding Your DataSoftware or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguar

TroubleshootingStartup Guide 4–11Operating System (OS) CD RepairTo repair the operating system without deleting your personal data, use the standard M

4–12 Startup GuideTroubleshootingOS CD ReinstallIf other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the notebook, you can reinstall the operating sys

TroubleshootingStartup Guide 4–1311. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press enter. A caution is displayed that forma

Startup Guide Index–1Index1394 port location 1–4AAC adapterconnecting 1–9jack location 1–4Acrobat Reader 1–12adjustingbrightness 2–6volume 2–6audioadj

Index–2 Startup GuideIndexconfiguringnotebook 4–7configuring the notebook 4–7connectingAC power 1–9phone line 1–10TV (as an external monitor) 2–8conne

IndexStartup Guide Index–3Pparts of the notebookback panel 1–4bottom panel 1–5left panel 1–4status lights 1–6PC Card slot location 1–4performance, tro

Index–4 Startup GuideIndexTtelephone line connection 1–101394 port location 1–4toggling built-in keypad 2–6TouchPad 1–3functions 2–5troubleshooting 4–

Startup Guide 1–11Getting Started with Your NotebookImportant Safety InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

1–2 Startup GuideGetting Started with Your NotebookÄCAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to

Getting Started with Your NotebookStartup Guide 1–3Front Panel and Right Panel Components1Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive a

1–4 Startup GuideGetting Started with Your NotebookLeft Panel and Back Panel Components 1AC adapter jack7RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable2Universa

Getting Started with Your NotebookStartup Guide 1–5Bottom Panel Components ÄCAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning me