Compaq EVO NOTEBOOK N410C Manuel utilisateur
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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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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
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
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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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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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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