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1. Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 7 1700 Series Common Tasks Using Anti Virus Software A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on your Notebook and then spreads from one file to another Viruses can damage data cause computers to malfunction and display annoying or offensive messages Some viruses may go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are activated on a certain date or time Protect your Notebook from a virus by Using an anti virus scanning program to scan for viruses on your drives or diskettes This scanning program is located in the Start menu If you need help using the program select Help in the menu bar Backing up your files periodically to diskettes a separate hard drive or a high capacity storage drive Write protecting diskettes A virus cannot infect a write protected diskette Obtaining all software from reputable sources and checking the software for viruses before installing it Using your anti virus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet 4 8 Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series Common Tasks E Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files These programs warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus E Updating your anti virus program periodically to keep up with new viruses Recognizing a Computer Virus
2. 0 000000 6 11 Saving Energy 0 0 ce eee eee eee 6 11 What is Power Management 6 12 7 Service Preventive Maintenance 0 000002 ee eee 7 2 Cleaning Your Notebook s Exterior 7 2 Cleaning the Keyboard 004 7 3 Cleaning the Display Screen 7 4 Cleaning the TouchPad 0 7 4 Cleaning the External Mouse 7 5 Caring for Your Notebook 7 6 Backup Utilities 2 2 0 2 eee eee eee 7 1 Using Backup Devices 0 005 7 1 Hard Disk Errors 0 0 0 eee eee eee 7 8 Using ScanDisk 1 0 0 0 eee eee eee 7 8 Using Disk Cleanup 00000008 7 9 Deleting Stored Files 0 000 7 10 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 7 10 Hard Disk Space Management 7 11 Checking the Hard Disk Space 7 11 Deleting Unnecessary Files 7 12 Using the Recycle Bin 0 7 12 Regulatory Information 0 0 5 7 13 vi User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Contents 8 Solutions Basic Solutions 0 0 00 cece eee eee eee 8 2 Helpful Hants 4 ii eccriene tnan 8 2 Finding Solutions Quickly 8 3 Frequently Asked Questions 0 8 4 General Questions 0 0 0 0 cece eee 8 4 Display Questions 0 0 0 0 ee eee
3. 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon The Printers and Other Hardware window is displayed 3 Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Select the Touch tab and click the Tap to Click check box to turn on the tapping feature 5 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box 6 Close the Control Panel window User Guide 3 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Edge Motion Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll when your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad When this feature is turned on the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To turn on Edge Motion complete the following steps 1 From the Windows desktop click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon 3 Click the Edge Motion tab 5 Select When Dragging Always and When Scrolling to turn on Edge Motion Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box Windows XP Home To turn on Edge Motion complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon The Printers and Other Hardware window is displayed Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box is displayed Click the Edge Moti
4. Playback of content from this region is not permitted To close the player without changing the drive s region setting click Cancel To change the region setting and play the DVD disc select the current region and click OK Most DVD discs have a region setting that limits the playback of the disc to specific geographical regions The region code on the DVD drive must match the region code on the DVD disc To change the DVD drive region complete the following steps 1 With a DVD disc in the drive open the DVD Player 2 Click the DVD Options icon on the lower left corner of the player The DVD Options dialog box opens 5 20 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive 3 Click the General tab x General Audio Display Parental Control r Current regions r Player settings 1 USA Canada Default DVD drive fD gt 2 West Europe Japan South Africa IZ Auto play C 3 South East Asia C 4 Australia Spanish America m View 5 Russia East Europe Africa J Tool bar C B China I Status bar Remaining times until permanent E V Player Cancel Apply Help 4 Select the desired region in the Current regions section 5 Click OK to return to the DVD Player Did you know You can only change the region code for the DVD drive five times The fifth setting change you make becomes the permanent region on the player
5. Q QuikDock 2 10 2 11 R Recording audio CDs 5 23 buffer underruns 5 28 Recycle bin using 7 12 Recycling batteries 6 4 Regulatory and Safety Notices guide 1 4 Regulatory information agency series numbers 7 13 on Documentation Suite CD 1 4 Release latch display 2 1 2 2 Removable drives location 2 7 Right panel components 2 7 Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 using 5 23 S Safety and Comfort Guide 1 4 Safety issues 1 7 Saving energy 6 11 ScanDisk 7 8 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Index Scroll button 3 10 Scroll lock light 2 3 Search button 2 3 Security power on password 3 21 removing the password 3 22 setting the password 3 21 using the security slot 3 20 Security slot location 2 6 using 3 20 Self starting feature disabling 5 8 Serial number location 2 10 Serial ports 2 11 Series number 2 2 Setup poster 1 2 Sleep mode entering 6 13 function key 2 5 Software adding and removing 4 8 installing 4 9 Solution tables audio and video 8 12 battery and power 8 16 keyboard and TouchPad 8 29 mass storage 8 22 memory and PC cards 8 33 Sound features See Audio features SPDIF 2 11 Speakers 2 2 Standby 6 13 Storage drives diskette drive 3 20 identifying 3 19 Storing batteries 6 4 Surge protectors 3 3 Suspending work 6 11 S Video adjusting TV screen 4 4 connecting 4 2 enabling 4 2 port 2 9 QuikDock 2 11 Switches battery release 2 10 modular media bay rel
6. Caring for Your Notebook Do s Did you know Your Notebook is cooled by air that is drawn in through the vents on the chassis and blown out through the exhaust fan It is important to keep the vents on the chassis free of dust and debris Brush any dust away from the vents with a damp cloth but do not attempt to dismantle the Notebook to clean dust from the inside of the Notebook If you dismantle your Notebook you may permanently damage the components on your Notebook Your Notebook is designed as a durable product However when you transport it Compaq recommends that you put it in a portable notebook carrying case To enhance the life of your system follow these Do s and Don ts Carry and store your Notebook in a portable notebook carrying case Keep diskettes and modular disk drives away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on your diskettes and your hard drives Keep your Notebook away from extreme temperatures for example in parked cars near heaters or near open windows Extreme temperatures can damage your Notebook or cause it to perform poorly Use your Notebook only on a solid flat surface and make sure no walls or objects are close enough to the vents to reduce airflow 7 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Don ts E Bump or drop your Notebook E Put objects on top of it Even if your Notebook is stored in a durable carrying case it i
7. E Setting up accessibility options E Using keyboard shortcuts E Accessing the Windows Help and Support Center Warranty Certificate The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during the warranty period Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference Documents on the Documentation Suite CD This section describes the guides available on the Documentation Suite CD then explains how to view and print them User Guide This easy to scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook and get acquainted with its features It also introduces E Common computer tasks E Notebook maintenance Solutions for computer problems E Compaq service tools User Guide 1 3 Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction Safety and Comfort Guide This document explains how to protect your equipment from damage protect yourself from injury and ensure your comfort while using your Notebook Did you know The User Guide and the Safety and Comfort Guide are also available on the Compaq Web site at www compaq com Regulatory and Safety Notices This guide provides the regulatory and safety notices required by governmental agencies These agencies worldwide use agency series numbers to identify products The agency series numbers for your new Notebook are provided in the Service chapter of this guide In addition the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide provides simple instructions for discharging s
8. Each time you make a change to the drive s region setting the remaining number of changes allowed on the DVD drive is displayed User Guide 5 21 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Video Display Options You already know how to play DVDs and video CDs This section shows you how to adjust the display options while watching videos on your Notebook G Tip For more information about your DVD player click on the Help E button Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel You can show or hide the DVD Player panel when the DVD Content Picture window is set to full size E To view the DVD Player panel right click anywhere on the DVD Content Picture and select View then Player E To hide the DVD Player panel right click anywhere on the DVD Content Picture and select View then Player Zooming the View To enlarge the DVD Player picture window to full window size double click anywhere on the picture To return to a smaller window double click anywhere on the picture 5 22 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive CD RW Basics If your Notebook has a CD RW drive you can create your own audio and data CDs This section covers Installing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and DirectCD Using Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Accessing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 User Information Installing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and DirectCD Note The Roxi
9. User Guide 8 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions No sound Sound is too low Sound is distorted Audio CD or DVD does not play Volume icon is missing from the Windows taskbar Your Notebook is in Sleep mode This is identified when the Power light is flashing Volume is set too low Volume is set too high See CD or DVD in Mass Storage later in this chapter The Show volume control on the taskbar option has not been selected Press any key Click the Volume lt icon on the taskbar and click the Volume slider and drag it up or press the Volume Up button Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click the Volume slider and drag it down or press the Volume Down button 1 On the taskbar click the Start button and point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double click Sounds and Multimedia 4 Select Show volume control on the taskbar and click OK 8 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions D Did you know Video is also referred to as the display Ee 8 Tip Key combinations such as the example Fn F8 used in these solutions mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key press the F8 key and then release both keys simultaneously Screen is blank Screen saver is enabled Your Notebook is in Sleep mode This is identified when the Power light is flashing The extern
10. driver Software that enables the operating system to recognize and operate devices installed in or attached to the computer such as a printer All drives that use removable media and all peripheral devices have drivers You can download updated drivers from the manufacturer s Web site See also peripheral drop down menu A list of options that drops down when you click a menu on the menu bar or the down arrow on a dialog box User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary DSL Digital Subscriber Line A telephone line that carries both voice and data signals it allows you to talk on the phone and surf the Internet at the same time The data part of the line which is continuously connected to the Internet allows high speed high capacity data transfer Your local telephone company provides the necessary equipment a DSL modem a network interface card and a splitter DSL modem A modem that connects to the Internet using digital subscriber line service through an existing copper telephone line DVD Digital Versatile Disc A CD sized disc that stores full length movies music videos and multimedia computer games with three dimensional graphics Both single sided and double sided discs are available E encrypt To translate data into a secret code You must have access to a secret key or password to read an encrypted file Ethernet The most widely installed local area network technology An
11. launch and every file you open must be copied from a storage disk disc or diskette into main memory The amount of main memory in your computer determines how many programs you can run and how much data you can process at one time Memory is measured in megabytes 1 million bytes or characters of information Most personal computers come with a minimum of 32 megabytes of main memory the minimum recommendation for Windows programs You can insert extra memory visit the following Web site for more information www compag com See also RAM and byte microprocessor A silicon chip inside your computer that processes the instructions and data from input devices such as the keyboard and mouse and communicates them to output devices such as the monitor speakers and printer Microsoft Internet Explorer A Web browser developed by the Microsoft Corporation See also browser Microsoft Windows The most popular computer operating system in the world It is characterized by the use of windows and icons Each running program and open file has its own window Instead of memorizing commands you click icons to communicate with the computer Clicking the minimize button shrinks a program to an icon on the User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary taskbar Clicking the icon redisplays the program as a window You can have several windows open at the same time and toggle from one to another by using Alt Ta
12. A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or programs Your Notebook can become infected with a virus when you open a contaminated program or file Some signs indicating that your Notebook may be infected include E Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing on your screen Hard drive memory or software error messages Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason Strange responses to commands Sharp decrease in performance or program speed Removing a Computer Virus If you suspect your Notebook has been infected with a virus find and remove the virus immediately using an anti virus program After you have followed the instructions provided by the anti virus program complete the following steps 1 Turn off your Notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds 2 Turn on your Notebook and rescan for the virus Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 9 1700 Series Common Tasks Software and Hardware Discover how easy it is to add and remove software attach new hardware devices or reinstall deleted hardware drivers With easy to follow instructions you can completely and safely install or remove software programs and hardware devices with no worries This section covers M Adding and Removing Software E Installing Hardware Devices Adding and Removing Software Software can be installed from a CD a diskette or downloaded from a Web site Many software CDs
13. CD Q Note A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical drive systems CD ROM CD RW or DVD ROM drive 5 30 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Accessing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 User Information The Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 software included with your Notebook comes with step by step instructions and a complete user s manual called Online Help to answer any questions you might have about the functionality of the software with your CD RW Drive To access Online Help while using the Easy CD Creator click Help from the toolbar then select Contents and Index from the drop down 1 User Guide 5 31 Evo Notebook N160 Series 6 Caring for Your Battery When you re on the go AC wall outlets are not always available and sometimes you ll want to use battery power This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Notebook has the power necessary to continue running After you have read this chapter you will be able to complete the following tasks E Increase the length of battery operating time E Correct a low battery condition E Store your battery E Recycle your battery User Guide 6 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Battery Care When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient the battery becomes the lifeline of your Notebook In this section you will become familiar with the follow
14. Ethernet LAN local area network typically uses coaxial cable or special upgrades of twisted pair wires The most commonly installed Ethernet systems provide transmission speeds up to 10Mbps are called 10BASE T Devices are connected to the cable and compete for access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection protocol Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary F G fax modem A modem that GIF Pronounced giff A file allows your computer to format for graphics displayed on transmit and receive faxes The the Internet They are easily fax modem can transmit identified by the file extension documents to fax machines and gif See also JPEG other computers with fax modems It can broadcast a fax to several sites at once A dual purpose modem functions as both a regular modem that transmits files as attachments and a fax modem that transmits printed documents graphical interface Communication between a person and a computer by means of images With a pointing device such as a mouse you click an icon to tell the computer what you want See also icon graphics Pictures or illustrations including drawings pie charts bar graphs street maps architectural and engineering designs fashion designs musical scores cartoons animated images and file extension A dot and two or three letters after a file name that indi
15. Web site Launch application of WinCinema family GOGBOEeEBE User Guide 5 17 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Setting the Play Features The DVD Player has two modes or play settings the DVD mode and the File mode Use the DVD mode to play a standard DVD Use the File mode to play movie or MPEG files To play content from the File mode complete the following steps 1 Click the Open icon on the DVD Player control panel The list of files is displayed 2 Select the file you want to view 3 Click OK and return to the DVD player Not all of the following features are available on all DVDs E If the DVD Player is in the File mode the Subtitle 7 button is disabled E Ifthe DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your disc does not have Subtitle language options the Subtitle gt button is disabled E Ifthe DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your DVD has Subtitle language options the Subtitle button is enabled When a DVD is inserted into the CD or DVD drive the features available on the DVD player are displayed When a particular feature is not available the respective button does not respond when clicked 5 18 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing a DVD Movie ona TV Did you know DVD movies can only be viewed on one display at a time If two or more displays are active Notebook display plus TV for example the movie will
16. When I ve Got a Battery When you re not on the go you ll want to use your Notebook s AC adapter as your power source This ensures that the battery is always charged When your Notebook does not have a charged battery you should save your work and turn off your Notebook before unplugging it from the AC power supply i Did you know When a charged battery is in your Notebook you can simply unplug it from AC power Your Notebook automatically switches to battery power Turning Your Notebook On and Off To turn on your Notebook press the Power button which is located at the top of the keyboard Windows 98 and Windows 2000 J CD To turn off your Notebook WH WTF F properly complete the following steps F6 LT 1 Save your work and exit all open programs 2 Click the Start button then click Shut Down and select the Shut down option 3 Click the OK button After a few seconds your Notebook will turn off Q Note f your Notebook is not responding press and hold down the Power button until your Notebook shuts down 3 4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Windows XP Home To turn off your Notebook properly complete the following steps 1 2 Save your work and exit all open programs Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar The Windows Start menu is displayed Click the Turn Off Computer button The Turn off computer dial
17. automatically begin the installation process when placed in the CD drive If you have software that does not automatically begin the installation process you can install the software by using the Microsoft Windows Add Remove Programs utility Installing Software from a CD or Diskette Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To install software from a diskette or from a CD that does not automatically install complete the following steps 1 Close all programs 2 From the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 3 Double click the Add Remove Programs i icon 4 The Add Remove Program dialog box is displayed 5 Click Add New Programs 4 10 Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series Common Tasks 6 7 Click the CD or Floppy button Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive when prompted by Windows and click the Next button Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and begins the installation process Windows XP Home To install software from a diskette or from a CD that does not automatically install complete the following steps 1 8 Make sure the drive you will need is inserted into the Modular Media Bay For information about inserting or removing a drive refer to the Modular Media Bay section of Chapter 5 Close all programs Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click the Add or Remove Prog
18. click the right corner of the TV button Click the Format tab On the Format tab make sure Select by country is selected Scroll to find your country then select it Click OK to exit both dialog boxes If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows click OK for the new settings to take effect Your television format is now set and the television image should be stable Did you know The resolution of your Notebook display is much greater than the resolution of your TV Image quality on the TV varies from application to application Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 5 1700 Series Common Tasks Adjusting the Television Screen After you have enabled your television you may need to adjust the size or location of the image on your screen Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To make adjustments to your display complete the following steps 1 a From the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties dialog box and then click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button to open the ATI Radeon Mobility Properties dialog box and then click the Displays tab Click the right corner of the TV button 1 To change the brightness contrast or color saturation click the Attributes tab and then click and drag the sliders to the desired settings 1 To change the position and screen size click the Adjustmen
19. eee 8 7 Questions About Sound 000 eee 8 8 Questions About Movies 0000 ee ee 8 8 Questions About Peripherals 8 9 Questions About Upgrades 8 9 Error Messages tics nate i Onea a heat E 8 10 Solution Tables 0 0 0 cee eee eee ee 8 12 Audio and Video 0 0 0 0 cece ee eee 8 12 Battery and Power 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee 8 16 Mass Storage 2 cee ee eee 8 22 ntemmet seseina eta Gl ee ia a eas es 8 28 Keyboard and TouchPad 8 29 Memory and PC Cards 0000 8 33 Glossary Index User Guide vii Evo Notebook N160 Series 1 Introduction As the owner of a new Compaq Notebook you have joined the worldwide community of mobile computer users Once your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet you can explore vast regions of information entertainment and services online The User Guide is designed for both experienced computer users and beginners This easy to scan guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible It s also designed to familiarize you with the following E Features you ll want to try during the first few days or weeks E Keeping your Notebook running smoothly E Solving common problems as they occur User Guide 1 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction Where Can Find Information All the information you ll need to use the basic features
20. files and unused space on your hard disk so programs can run faster desktop See Windows desktop User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary dialog box A small window that requests information from the user before a command can be carried out This wizard installs the software for a new hardware device Before continuing clase any open programs Tobesinietaling the softvaro tor you now device cick lent digital A system that uses electronic signals to transfer data in the form of bits A bit is represented by a single digit Computers use only two digits either a 0 or a 1 in various combinations See also bit and byte directory See folder disk High capacity storage media such as the hard disk inside the computer and the removable media used in a Zip drive or Jaz drive diskette Low capacity removable storage media made of flexible plastic film encased in a hard plastic shell Since the plastic film is flexible the 3 5 inch diskette is sometimes referred to as a floppy disk diskette drive The drive that reads and writes to a diskette double click To push down and quickly release the left mouse button two times in rapid succession to open an item download To receive files from another computer on the Internet drive A device that reads and sometimes writes to storage media Examples are the CD drive DVD drive LS Compaq drive diskette drive and hard drive
21. of the slider to increase resolution 8 Click OK Your settings in the Multiple Monitors and Radeon Mobility P AGP 4x Properties dialog box are saved and the dialog box closes 9 Click OK The settings in the Display Properties dialog box are saved and the dialog box closes 3 16 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Easy Access Buttons The Easy Access buttons located above your Notebook s keyboard automatically connect you to the Internet These buttons give you one touch access to your most frequently used Internet activities Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons See also Front of Your Notebook in Chapter 2 of this guide for descriptions of each button and its default action You can reprogram the Easy Access buttons to reflect your personal preferences Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To reprogram your Easy Access buttons complete the following steps 1 On the taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click Easy Access Buttons and follow the instructions provided Windows XP Home To reprogram your Easy Access buttons complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon The Printers and Other Hardware window is displayed 3 Click the Easy Access Buttons 1 icon and follow the instructions provided
22. of your new Notebook is available in the documents included with your Notebook Some of these documents are printed and some are provided on the Documentation Suite CD These documents and others you may find useful are also available on the Internet If you have access to the Internet you can view these documents by visiting the Compaq Web site at www compag com support Note The illustrations shown and the features described in your Notebook documentation may differ slightly from your Notebook See also The Compaq Web site is available worldwide As you explore the Internet stop at the following address for information about products services and special offers www compaq com Printed Documents In addition to the poster and manual listed below your Notebook packing box may also include additional printed reference information specific to your Notebook model or geographic region Getting Started Poster This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook When you finish fold the poster and store it with your documents for future use For more information about the hardware that came with your new Notebook refer to Your Notebook at a Glance later in this guide 1 2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction Operating System Manual This manual explains how to set up troubleshoot and learn more about your new Notebook s operating system In addition it provides instructions for
23. the Start button Turn Off Computer then hold down the Shift key as you click on Hibernate Power light is off Wake your Notebook Press the Power Power light from Hibernation button once stays on manually User Guide 6 15 Evo Notebook N160 Series 7 Preventative Maintenance Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping the vents free from dust promotes longevity and higher performance If Notebook components are not cleaned periodically the probability of system failure increases The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions for the maintenance and care of your Notebook User Guide 7 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Preventive Maintenance This section covers Cleaning Your Notebook s Exterior Cleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the Display Screen Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the External Mouse Caring for Your Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook s Exterior CAUTION When you shut down your Notebook the power turns off However some electrical currents may still be flowing through the Notebook To completely disconnect power from the Notebook unplug the power and modem cables from the wall outlets and remove the battery Using a damp lint free cloth clean the keyboard the Notebook s exterior and other external parts on your Notebook CAUTION Do not use household cleaning solvents because they will damage the fi
24. the Open button A viewing window for the movie is displayed 7 Click the Play button on the window to begin playing the movie Windows XP Home lIf disc play does not start automatically complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click the Windows Media Player icon The Windows Media Player dialog box is displayed 3 Click the down arrow button beside the Playlist field in the upper right corner of the Windows Media Player dialog box A drop down list displays the contents of the disc 5 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive 4 Click the title or chapter name of the selection you want to play 5 Click the Play button to begin playing the CD 6 Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD Q Tip To identify a button on the bottom of the Windows Media e Player dialog box rest the cursor over the button Text that identifies the button is displayed DVDs In this section you ll learn how to play DVD discs with your Notebook This section covers E Using the DVD Player E Setting the Play Features E Playing a DVD Movie on a TV E Identifying Your DVD Region Setting Using the DVD Player Q Note The DVD player is available only on selected models Did you know Digital Versatile Discs DVDs look like CDs but they store movies DVDs store about 28 times more information than video CDs Did you know The
25. the Self Starting Feature Q Note This feature is only available on selected operating systems To disable the self starting feature complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the System icon to open the System Properties dialog box Click the Device Manager tab and then double click CD ROM from the list of devices Select your CD DVD drive from this list Click Properties to open the CD DVD System Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab and ensure that the check box next to Auto Insert Notification is clear Click OK to close the dialog box User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing Non DVD Video Discs To play a video disc insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive After a few seconds the disc automatically starts playing Windows 98 and Windows 2000 If disc play does not start automatically complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Windows Media Player 2 Once the player opens select File and then Open from the menu 3 Click the Browse button 4 Locate and double click the CD Drive icon You should see a list of files and file folders 5 Double click the folder that contains the CD movie files 6 Select a movie file and click
26. the back then pull out the device 5 After you remove the device insert another device 6 Your notebook automatically detects that the modular media bay device has been swapped or 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray Select Safely Remove Hardware The Safely Remove Hardware Dialog box appears User Guide 5 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Select the device to remove and click Stop The Stop a hardware device dialog box prompts you to confirm the device to be stopped Click OK A message appears telling you that it is safe to remove the hardware Slide and hold the modular media bay release switch toward the back then pull out the device After you remove the device insert another device Close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box Your notebook automatically detects that the modular media bay device has been swapped Windows 2000 Professional To switch from one drive to another complete the following steps 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows system tray The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box is displayed Select the device to unplug and click the Stop button 3 Confirm the device to stop and click the OK button When Windows notifies you that it is safe to unplug the device click the OK button Slide and hold the modular media bay release switch toward the back and pull out
27. the drive After you remove the drive insert the other drive Close the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box Your Notebook will automatically detect that the drive in the modular media bay has been swapped User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Windows 98 CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information shut down your Notebook before inserting or removing a drive from the modular media bay Do not insert or remove a drive while the Notebook is on in Sleep mode or in Hibernation mode To switch from one drive to another complete the following steps 1 Shut down your Notebook QY Tip Ifyou are not sure whether your Notebook is shut down or in e Hibernation mode turn your Notebook on by pressing the power button then shut down the Notebook by using the Windows 98 shut down procedure 2 Slide and hold the modular media bay release switch toward the back and pull out the drive 3 After you remove the drive insert the other drive 4 Turn on your Notebook Audio CDs and Video Discs In this section you ll learn how to play audio and video discs with your Notebook This section covers E Playing Audio CDs Playing Non DVD Video Discs User Guide 5 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Playing Audio CDs Did you know You can also use the function keys to play an audio CD These keys are shown in Function Key
28. the problem A First you must have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP or access to the Internet through a Local Area Network LAN Your modem must also be configured correctly and you must have a cable connecting the modem port to the phone jack Also ensure that you have an Internet browser installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Q The keyboard does not respond when I press the keys What should I do A Press and hold the Power button to power off your Notebook then restart or call Compaq customer support for assistance 8 4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Q Why is my Notebook slow when not on the network or when coming out of Hibernation mode A If the internal Ethernet hardware network card is set up to connect to a network Windows tries to access the network through the Ethernet hardware If a connection does not exist then startup is delayed or loss of functionality can occur One way to overcome these problems is to use the Hardware Profile feature of Windows This feature allows you to create two different Hardware Profiles that are selectable upon start up one with the internal Ethernet hardware enabled and one with the internal Ethernet hardware disabled See also Notebook operating system manual for information on how to create additional hardware profiles User Guide 8 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Questions
29. until the battery charge light turns off 3 After the battery charge light turns off unplug the AC adapter 4 Turn on or restart your Notebook Tip Do not plug in the AC adapter during the process or you will S have to start over with Step 1 Steps 5 through 8 prevent your Notebook from entering Sleep mode These steps also allow the battery to drain faster 5 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 6 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon The Performance and Maintenance dialog box is displayed 7 Click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box is displayed G Tip You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging 8 Click the Power Schemes tab User Guide 6 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery 9 On the Power Schemes tab select the following options in the Running on batteries column a Inthe Turn off monitor drop down list select Never b Inthe Turn off hard disks drop down list select Never c Inthe System standby drop down list select Never 10 Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches Hibernation and turns off 11 Plug in the AC adapter and restart your Notebook 12 Follow steps 5 through 8 to return to the Power Options Properties dialog box then replace your settings Battery Charging Time Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery cha
30. you want to record and then click Add on the toolbar Repeat until the Data CD Layout contains all the files and folders you want to record 5 Click the record button The CD Creation Process dialog box opens 6 Click OK to start recording DirectCD DirectCD allows you to write files directly onto CD Recordable or CD ReWritable CDs To begin using DirectCD complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and then click Project Selector 2 On the Welcome screen click make a data CD When the data CD options display click DirectCD The Easy CD Creator window opens 3 The DirectCD Wizard dialog box opens 4 Follow the on screen instructions to begin writing the CD 5 28 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive CD Copier Did you know Roxio Easy CD Creator is designed to assist you in reproducing material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor The CD Copier is used to back up almost any kind of CD To make a backup copy of a CD complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs Rox
31. 160 Series Caring for Your Battery Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One If you cannot connect the AC adapter but you have a charged battery you can change to battery power and continue working To replace the drained battery with a charged one complete the following steps 1 Save your work 2 Turn off your Notebook or initiate Hibernation 3 Replace the drained battery with the charged one 4 Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook 5 Resume your work When AC power becomes available simply plug in the AC adapter and replace your Notebook s battery with the drained battery to recharge it User Guide 6 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Suspend Your Work If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have a charged replacement battery start Hibernation by pressing the Power button When a power source AC or battery becomes available press the Power button to turn your Notebook on and resume your work i Did you know After your Notebook has entered Hibernation mode it will not turn on until it is plugged into an AC adapter or the drained battery is replaced with a charged one Power Management Did you know The Notebook has power saving features that protect your data and conserve battery and monitor life Saving Energy Congratulations You are no longer a new user Now you know how to use some of the fun b
32. 2 Select the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive 3 Click File and point to Format 4 Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 8 23 Solutions Not reading drive Abort Retry Fail message is displayed A non formatted diskette is inserted Windows XP Home Format the diskette using the following steps 1 Insert diskette into the diskette drive 1 Click the Start button 2 Click My Computer 3 Click the diskette you want to format 4 Click File 5 Click Format 6 Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette Diskette is damaged Replace the diskette with a new one 8 24 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Diskette drive is continually active Diskette drive cannot read a diskette The diskette is improperly inserted Diskette is damaged Diskette is not formatted Remove the diskette and reinsert it as follows 1 Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the drive facing up 2 Push the diskette all the way into the drive until it stops Replace the diskette with a new one Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Format the diskette by following these steps 1 From the desktop double click the My Computer icon 2 Select the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive 3 Click File and point to Format 4 Select the de
33. AUTION Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc and could potentially damage the drive CAUTION Before closing the disc tray ensure that the disc snaps onto the spindle in the center of the tray You can damage the disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly 1 Press the Eject button located on the front of the drive 2 Remove a disc from its protective case holding the disc by its center hole and outer edge to avoid touching the surface 5 2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive 3 Place the disc label side up unless it is a double sided DVD into the round area of the tray Gently press the disc down onto the center spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive until the drive locks into place Removing a Disc To remove a disc from the drive complete the following steps 1 Press the Eject button on the drive 2 Remove a disc from the tray gently pushing down on the center spindle while pulling up on the outer edges Avoid touching the surface of the disc 3 Push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place User Guide 5 3 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Manually Ejecting a Disc Did you know Jf your Notebook power is off you will not be able to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive To remove a disc without powering up your Notebook you mus
34. Access Button 6006 Search Easy Access Button AC Adapter Light Num Lock Light Caps Lock Light Scroll Lock Light See also Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Easy Access buttons to suit your needs 2 4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to J play MP3 music e Instant Internet Provides your daily start point to the A Easy Access Internet It connects you to a Button personalized Web page filled with local weather news sports and financial information A E mail Easy Provides you with one touch access Access Button for sending and reading your e mail O Search Easy Provides you with instant access to Access Button news and information on the Internet Search for topics including shopping images music and videos User Guide 2 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Function Keys Preset function key combinations use the Fn key and a function key to access or execute frequently used system functions The following keys have already been assigned Fn F1 Compaq Web site launch key Fn F2 Windows Help Fn F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the following order HM Display E External monitor M Display and external monitor HM S Video Fn F4 Sleep Fn F5 Contrast control down Not functional with al
35. COMPAQ User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Document Part Number 255103 002 November 2001 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq the Compaq logo and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group L P Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 in this document 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 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Second Edition November 2001 Document Part Number 255103 002 Contents 1 Introduction Where Can I Find Information 1 2 Printed Documents 0 0000 c eee eee 1 2 Documents on the Documentation Suite CD 1 3 Symbols and Graphics 0 0 0 ee eee eee eee 1 6 SYMDOIS c s ci0u wei iee oes ea ia ia eda 1 6 AG i 21 0 61 onc ee ra taena Ka oa ENEE 1 6 Salet wins taG a i ala we asad ets 1 7 Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source 0 00000 eee 1 7 Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm 0 0 0 0 00 cee 1 8 2 Your Notebook a
36. D 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary plug and play A feature introduced with Windows 95 to simplify the use of some peripheral devices Once the device has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions you can plug it into the computer while the computer is running The operating system automatically recognizes the new device In order to connect anon plug and play device you must first shut down the computer See also peripheral pop up menu A list of options that pops up when you right click an icon on the desktop or taskbar the vacant part of the desktop a selection in a document or a file in Windows Explorer See also right click processor Short for microprocessor The brains of the computer See also microprocessor product key A unique series of letters and numbers that are assigned to each software package you buy You are asked to enter the product key when you install the software When you register the software you transmit the product key to the manufacturer to enter in a customer database Later when you call for technical support you are asked for the product key The technician matches it against the database to determine whether you qualify for support You should keep a record of all product keys to protect your investment They are comparable to the serial numbers on hardware See also software program Software that you install on a c
37. DVD drive will take a few seconds to start playback because it must first determine the type of media being played User Guide 5 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Tip For the best playback quality close all open applications while playing a DVD Your Notebook s DVD drive reserves the best seat in the house for you so you can watch all your favorite movies anytime anywhere The DVD Player is simple and fun to use You have several options for starting the DVD Player E Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive After a few seconds the DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins Ifa DVD disc is already inserted in the drive you can open the DVD Player control panel and begin playback by using either of the following methods m Double click the InterVideo WinDVD icon on the Desktop or T Select Start from the Windows taskbar point to Programs then point to InterVideo WinDVD 5 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive On Screen Controls The on screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access the features of the DVD Player After WinDVD is launched and active use the controls shown on the WinDVD panel to navigate through the DVD titles The WinDVD controls are designed to look like controls on a stand alone DVD player so the controls may seem familiar Keep in mind that not all options are available with all DVD tit
38. Disk utility User Guide 8 9 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions See also Hard Disk Errors in Chapter 7 of this guide for information about hard disk errors To repair the hard disk using the ScanDisk Utility complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button point to Programs Accessories System Tools 2 Click ScanDisk to open the ScanDisk dialog box Q I receive a non system disk or disk error message What is wrong A If you have a non system disk or disk error message check the following Mm Check the diskette drive to see if you have a diskette in the drive When drive activity stops remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the startup process Ifa diskette is not in the drive the system files may have been damaged Refer to the operating system manual for information about restoring your system 8 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Solution Tables In this section Audio and Video Battery and Power Mass Storage Internet Keyboard and TouchPad Memory and PC Cards Audio and Video No sound Volume has been Windows 98 and muted Windows 2000 On the taskbar click the Volume icon and clear the Mute check box Windows XP Home 1 On the taskbar click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 4 Click Adjust the System Volume 5 Clear the Mute check box
39. User Guide 3 17 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Storage Drives This section covers E Identifying Your Storage Drives E Using the Diskette Drive Did you know On select models Compaq provides a backup utility or system save that allows you to save your data and applications to a partitioned drive located on your hard disk To determine the total hard disk size add the size of both the C and D drives together Y Tip To prevent damage to the diskette and the information stored on it wait until diskette drive activity is complete before removing the diskette 3 18 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Identifying Your Storage Drives Your diskette drive hard drive and CD DVD CD RW or DVD CD RW drive are designated with letters of the alphabet as well as with icons Standard 3 1 2 inch Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To Diskette Drive determine your drive letters complete the following steps 1 From the Windows desktop double click the My Computer 3 icon The icons for each drive and corresponding drive letters are displayed in the My Computer window Local Hard Drive Use the icons to the right to identify CD DVD CD RW or your drives DVD CD RW Drive Windows XP Home To determine the drive designations that your Notebook uses to identify your drives complete the following steps 1 Click
40. When you start or restart your Notebook Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 prompts you with a Web CheckUP option Web CheckUP connects to the Roxio Web site on the Internet and searches for Roxio software programs that can be updated on your Notebook 5 24 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive To access the main menu of Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 from the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs then to Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and then click Project Selector The Easy CD Creator 5 main menu is displayed Format a directCD disc so you can drag files to a CD using Windows Explorer Sn share or archive your computer files such as images documents spreadsheets and presentations on CD in the most compatible format take two Creating Audio CDs An audio CD is used only for playing music not for data storage The Easy CD Creator 5 allows you to record CDs and audio files You can even create your own greatest hits audio CD that contains tracks from multiple artists XY Tip Ifyou are using the Basic edition of Roxio Easy CD e Creator 5 and would like to upgrade to the Platinum edition contact your nearest software retailer or run Web CheckUP User Guide 5 25 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive To create an audio CD complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and then click Project Se
41. _ Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet To use the service you need the service provider s software a user POSTAS name a password and access interface A means of phone numbers Through a communication between two modem you can log on to the entities A person and a ISP surf the World Wide Web computer interface through a and send and receive e mail monitor keyboard and mouse Two computers interface through a network or Internet J connection Internet A worldwide JPEG Pronounced J peg A file collection of computer networks format for graphics especially that are interconnected so that photographs displayed on the UBELS an share electronic Internet It is easily identified by information the file extension jpg Internet Explorer See JPEG files which store more Microsoft Internet Explorer information per pixel than GIF files are used for complex high resolution images See also GIF and pixel 8 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary L LAN Local Area Network Two or more computer that are connected locally to share resources See also network left click To push down and quickly release the left mouse button to select an item link See hyperlink log on To gain access to a computer network or the Internet by entering a user name and password See also network M main memory Physical memory chips RAM inside the computer Every program you
42. about Displays Q How can I change the display settings on my Notebook Windows 98 and Windows 2000 A Right click the Windows desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box is displayed Select the Settings tab and make changes as necessary Click OK when you finish to apply the settings Windows XP Home A Display settings can be changed on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box To access this tab complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon then click the Display icon 3 Click the Settings tab Make changes as necessary Click OK when you finish to apply the settings Q My display monitor is blank What should I do A Your Notebook might be in either Sleep Standby or Hibernation mode Try pressing any key to wake your Notebook from Sleep Standby mode If this does not correct the problem press the Power button once to resume from Hibernation mode 8 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Questions About Sound Q There is no sound coming from my Notebook What s wrong A You can control the sound coming from your Notebook speakers by pressing the volume up and volume down buttons Windows 98 and Windows 2000 If sound has been muted on your Notebook you can turn the sound back on by following these steps 1 Double click the Volume l
43. al monitor display is selected Press the Spacebar or click with the TouchPad Press any key Press the Fn F3 keys to switch between the LCD display external monitor TV Out available on selected models and simultaneous display User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 8 13 Solutions Display only fills part of the screen Your resolution settings are not set properly Windows 98 and Windows 2000 1 On the taskbar click the Start button and point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Inthe Screen area click the slider and drag it to the desired resolution 6 Click OK to accept the new settings then close the Control Panel window 8 14 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Display only fills part Your resolution Windows XP Home of the screen settings are not set 1 On the taskbar properly click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearances and Themes 4 Click Change the screen resolution 5 Click the Settings tab 6 Press and hold down the left mouse button as you drag the Screen resolution slider to the desired resolution 7 Click OK to accept the new settings Characters are The external Restart your garbled or the monitor s resolution Notebook and reset display flashes when is set too high for the Display settings your Notebook is your No
44. allel port and peripheral V V 90 standard A standard adopted in 1998 to resolve two competing technologies for 56Kbps modems If your modem does not conform to the V 90 standard you can visit the manufacturer s Web site and download a software upgrade video phone See Internet phone 16 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary virus A set of software instructions written to harm computers A virus can cause unusual messages to display on the screen destroy information on the hard disk or cause your hard disk to crash Some viruses affect your computer immediately others are set to activate on a certain date See also anti virus software W WAV A file format used to store sounds WAV sound files can be identified by the file extension wav Microsoft and IBM developed the format for Windows programs that support sound Web See World Wide Web Web browser See browser window A framed area that displays on the Windows desktop after you select an item or open a program Windows desktop The main screen you see when your computer completes startup The desktop displays icons small pictures that represent items in the operating system such as My Computer and Recycle Bin shortcuts to programs installed on your computer and shortcuts to folders or files See also shortcut Windows Explorer A file management program that lets you see the hierarchy of folders on your computer
45. also Using Battery Power in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information about the Battery Release Switch QuikDock With the QuikDock you can create a permanent work space or dock for your Notebook complete with external monitor keyboard mouse and printer QuikDock Features A QuikDock provides external ports for various connectors allowing you to dock and remove your Notebook while your hardware devices remain connected to the QuikDock The illustration and table below show where to connect external devices to the QuikDock Keyboard S Video Mouse Serial USB Printer USB Monitor SPDIF Digital Audio 1394 Composite Video AC Power 2 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 3 Using Your Notebook Your Notebook is designed for easy setup use and upgrading In this chapter you ll become familiar with your Notebook features Compaq User Guide 3 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Power On This section helps you get your Notebook set up and running E Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Turning Your Notebook On and Off E Using Battery Power E Optimizing Processor Speed WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your Notebook Use only the Compaq adapter that came with your Notebook or a Compaq replacement part CAUTION High voltage
46. ance call the Compaq customer support number for your region When drive activity stops remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the startup process Refer to the operating system manual for information about restoring your system User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Internet Cannot connect to the Internet Cannot connect to the Internet Easy Access buttons do not respond Internet service provider ISP account or network connection is not set up properly Modem is not set up properly Web browser is not set up properly If no dial tone is found another telephone handset on the same line is not on the receiver Messages are not cleared from answering service ISP or network connection is not established Verify Internet or network connection settings are correct or contact your ISP for assistance Reconnect the modem verifying the telephone line to wall jack connection Refer to the Compaq Getting Started poster Verify that your Web browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP Verify that all telephone handsets on the same line are on the receiver If you use an answering service that modifies your telephone s dial tone to inform you of messages clear all messages and try your call again Connect to your ISP or network and retry the Easy Access buttons User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Se
47. and all the files and subfolders in each folder Visualizing the hierarchy is useful for copying and moving files You can open the folder that contains the file you want to move or copy click and drag the file to a new folder and then drop it in To find Windows Explorer click the Start button and point to Programs You can create a shortcut to Windows Explorer User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 17 Glossary Windows taskbar The gray bar running along the bottom of the screen when your computer completes startup The Start button is on the left side of the taskbar and the systray a tray with icons and the computer clock is on the right Programs that are running but minimized into icons are displayed in the middle of the taskbar wizard Part of a program that guides you through a complex process such as signing up with an Internet service provider or posting a Web site to a server Most programs on CD ROMs have wizards to guide you through the installation process World Wide Web A system of Internet servers that support documents formatted in HTML See also HTML X XGA EXtended Graphics Array A video standard that provides a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels See also pixel Z zipped file A file that has been squeezed to a smaller size by compression software such as WinZip An archive group of related files that are zipped together can be transmitted as an e mail attachment muc
48. anging Resolution 005 3 13 Adjusting Brightness 020 5 3 15 Easy Access Buttons 00 0000 ce eee eee 3 17 Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons 3 17 Storage Drives vive ve be ee bese eee 3 18 Identifying Your Storage Drives 3 19 Using the Diskette Drive 3 20 SCULLY oreg harde e A E 3 20 Using the Security Slot 00 3 20 Power On Password 00 000 e eee 3 21 4 Common Tasks S Video Connection 0 0 0 0 4 2 Connecting and Enabling S Video 42 Setting Up Your Television Format 4 4 Adjusting the Television Screen 4 5 Switching Between Displays 4 5 iv User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Contents Anti Virus Software 0 2 eee eee eee 4 6 Using Anti Virus Software 004 4 6 Recognizing a Computer Virus 47 Removing a Computer Virus 4 7 Software and Hardware 00 0 0 e eee ee 4 8 Adding and Removing Software 4 8 Installing Hardware Devices 4 10 Using the CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD Dive sic sis parse eee ese aewkes eas 5 2 Inserting a Disc 1 eee ee eee 5 2 Removing a Disc 1 0 0 cece eee eee 5 3 Manually Ejecting a Disc 5 4 Modular Media Bay 0 0 0 00 eee eee 5 5 Using the Modular Ba
49. asic functions of your new Notebook like surfing the Web It s time to learn more about some advanced features such as power management Hibernation and Sleep modes What is Power Management This section explains the following E Understanding Power Management E Starting and Ending Power Modes 6 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Understanding Power Management Power management lets you reduce your Notebook power consumption Your Notebook has two power management modes E Hibernation is an energy saving feature and safeguard that saves information to the hard drive then turns off your Notebook When you resume from Hibernation your information returns to the screen where you left off Your Notebook hibernates when the Power button is pressed when the battery has little power left or when your Notebook operating on battery power is in Sleep mode for more than one hour E Sleep also called Standby is an energy saving feature that reduces power to system components that are not being used When Sleep is initiated your information is saved in Random Access Memory RAM and the screen is cleared Your Notebook is still on but the display is blank When you resume from Suspend your information returns to the screen where you left off CAUTION Although Sleep mode maintains system information and open files you will lose any unsaved information if you turn off your Notebook
50. ata You can write to the disc using a rewritable or recordable CD drive click To push down and quickly release either the left or right mouse button Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key then the Alt key and then the Delete key simultaneously to close a program that is locked not responding Use Ctrl Alt Delete a second time to shut down a computer that is locked Unsaved data is erased from memory When the computer restarts it displays an error message that Windows was not properly shut down and it scans the hard disk for errors cursor The blinking vertical line on the screen that indicates where the next character appears when you type D data Information that can be processed by a computer See also digital database A collection of similar data that is designed for easy retrieval of information dedicated line A telephone line that is always connected to the modem inside the computer to provide constant access to the Internet A separate telephone line is used for phone calls See also modem default The option that the software automatically chooses for you when you don t indicate a choice yourself For example when you print a document the Print dialog box asks which pages to print the default is All and how many copies to print the default is 1 You can change the settings and you can designate the new settings as the default defragmenting The rearrangement of
51. ation i Did you know Text set off in this way provides important information that may help you solve a problem Y Tip Text set off in this way provides helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster See also Text set off in this manner refers to another document or another page in this document that has related information WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information Graphics The illustrations shown and features described in this document may differ slightly from your Notebook 1 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment read the Safety and Comfort document Did you know To protect your equipment from power surges plug all power cords into a high quality surge protector If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem buy a surge protector with a telephone jack Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To shut down your Notebook properly complete the following steps 1 Close all open programs 2 On the Windows taskbar click Start then click Shut Down The Shut Dow
52. ause your cursor to jump around on the display screen To avoid this periodically clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth Remember before using your x r Notebook always wash your hands TA ee if they are dirty 7 4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the External Mouse WARNING Always disconnect the power from your Notebook and disconnect any other peripherals before attempting to clean your Notebook or any of its components G Tip Give your Notebook a safe home If your Notebook is consistently exposed to direct sunlight consider moving it The heat from the sun shining on the display screen can reduce its performance and cause glare If you are using an external mouse and the mouse pointer s precision control becomes difficult cleaning the mouse can substantially improve its performance To clean the external mouse complete the following steps 1 Turn the mouse over and rotate the circular plate about 1 4 inch counter clockwise until it pops loose Most mice have an arrow to indicate the 8 direction to turn the plate 2 Remove the ball from your mouse and clean it with an antistatic wipe or a lint free cotton cloth 3 Spray the inside of the mouse with compressed air in an aerosol can to remove loose debris and dust 4 Replace the ball and the bottom plate p User Guide 7 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance
53. b Press and hold down the Alt key press the Tab key and then release both keys A palette with an icon for each program is displayed Click the icon for the program you want See also Windows desktop Windows Explorer and Windows taskbar MIDI Pronounced middy Musical Instrument Digital Interface An interface that allows the computer to record sounds created by a synthesizer and then manipulate the data to produce new sounds such as changing the key of a composition See also interface and digital MIDI connector A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a synthesizer keyboard MIDI format A file format used to store electronic music sounds It can be identified by the file extension mid A sound card that supports MIDI files allows the computer to generate the synthesized musical sounds found in games CD ROMs and presentation packages minimize To shrink a running program window into an icon on the Windows taskbar Click the icon to restore the program window See also Microsoft Windows modem A device in the computer that converts data from digital format to analog format so that it can be transferred through a standard telephone line to another computer The modem in the receiving computer converts the data back to digital format See also digital mouse A device that you move across the top of your desk or a mousepad to move the pointer or cursor on the screen Click to se
54. before you end the Sleep mode Did you know Returning to information saved in Hibernation takes longer than returning to information saved in Sleep but is faster than returning to your information manually after restarting your Notebook User Guide 6 13 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Starting and Ending Power Modes The following table shows you how to start and end the various power modes of your Notebook Did you know Your Notebook automatically goes into Hibernation if your battery is low or after one hour of Sleep When it is on AC power it does not go into Hibernation See also Operating system manual for more information on changing Power Management settings Put your Notebook to sleep manually Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Press the Fn F4 keys Or click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Shutdown then Standby Windows XP Home Press the Fn F4 keys Or click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer then Stand By Power light blinks Wake your Notebook Press any key Power light from Sleep manually stays on 6 14 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Put your Notebook into Hibernation manually Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Press the Power O button once Or click the Start button Shutdown then Hibernate Windows XP Home Press the Power button once Or click
55. button on all surge protectors E Ifatelephone line from your Notebook is plugged directly into the wall jack without going through a surge protector unplug the line from the wall jack 1 8 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 2 Your Notebook at a Glance Before you begin using your new Notebook you ll want to look at some of the basic components To open your new Notebook lift the Display Release Latch and gently lift up the lid See also Turning Your Notebook On and Off in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook User Guide 2 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Front of Your Notebook Open your Notebook and take a look at these components Common Features ba Display Easy Scroll Power Button Right TouchPad Button Keyboard TouchPad Speakers Series Number Left TouchPad Button Display Release Latch 2 2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance See also TouchPad in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information on using the TouchPad Lower Front Panel Power Light Battery Charge Light User Guide 2 3 Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Lights and Easy Access Buttons Volume Down Button 7 Volume Up Button Digital Audio Button Power Button 0 Instant Internet Easy Access Button E mail Easy
56. cate the program in which the file was created For example doc indicates that the file was created in Microsoft Word photographs A graphics card floppy disk See diskette enables the monitor to display folder Represented by an icon these items on the screen that looks like a yellow manila See also XGA and SXGA folder a folder contains other folders subfolders and files Both MS DOS and early versions of Microsoft Windows used the term directory and subdirectories for folder and subfolders 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary H hard disk Internal storage media for permanent storage of system files software and data files The hard disk consists of flat round platters Each side of each platter has a head that floats on a thin cushion of air over the surface of the rapidly spinning disk and picks up reads magnetically stored data or records writes data onto the disk hard drive The drive that reads and writes to the hard disk If you have a large hard drive it may be divided into several partitions Each partition is designated by a different icon and a drive letter beginning with the letter C Partition C contains the files the computer uses to start up The other partitions contain no preinstalled files hardware The physical components of a computer the parts you can physically touch See also software HTML The standard language for documents designed for v
57. d Q Note f you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use User Guide 3 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Optimizing Processor Speed Q Note This feature is only available on selected models Some Notebook models use the Pentium III Processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology This technology gives you the capability to optimize your Notebook s processor speeds based on the power source in use The default SpeedStep icons for each power source are as follows Windows taskbar indicates the Notebook is powered by external AC power The default setting for Notebooks powered by AC power is Maximum Performance mode es The checkered flag icon in the system tray on the Windows taskbar indicates the Notebook is powered by battery power The default setting for Notebooks powered by battery power is Battery Optimized Performance mode The non checkered flag icon in the system tray on the Did you know When Maximum Performance mode is selected the processor operates at full 100 percent speed When Battery Optimized Performance mode is selected the processor operates at approximately 80 percent of Maximum Performance mode To change the setting for either power source AC power or battery es chi BES 10 31 PM right click
58. d of its life Volume is set too low to hear the warning beep ora CD is Reset the power management options See Calibrating the Battery in this guide Replace the battery See Recycling the Battery in this guide for battery recycling information Adjust volume if necessary Evo Notebook N160 Series did not beep playing and the alarm does not interrupt play to issue a warning beep User Guide 8 17 Solutions Your Notebook is beeping and the Low Battery warning displays or the battery gauge is below 10 percent Your Notebook has entered a Low Battery stage If possible immediately connect your Notebook to AC power If connecting to AC power is not possible you have the following choices m Save your files and perform a normal Windows shut down E Initiate Hibernation by pressing the Power button E Let your Notebook go into Hibernation automatically if enabled You forgot your power on password Your Notebook will not turn on Your Notebook will not start without entering the power on password Power button on your Notebook has not been pressed Take your Notebook to your local Compaq authorized service provider See the Warranty Statement for details Press the Power button on your Notebook 8 18 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Your Notebook will not turn on Your Notebo
59. e Maintenance Hard Disk Space Management This section covers E Checking the Hard Disk Space E Deleting Unnecessary Files E Using the Recycle Bin Checking the Hard Disk Space In Windows you can see a chart of the available hard drive space Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To check your hard drive space complete the following steps 1 Double click the My Computer amp icon The My Computer window is displayed 2 Right click the hard drive where you want to check available file space then select Properties The System Properties dialog box is displayed which shows the free and used space on the drive Windows XP Home To check your hard drive space complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click the My Computer icon The My Computer dialog box is displayed 3 Right click the hard drive where you want to check available file space 4 On the drop down list click Properties Information about the used and free space on your hard drive is displayed 7 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Deleting Unnecessary Files By deleting unnecessary files from the hard drive you free drive space and help improve your Notebook s performance Use the Windows Disk Cleanup utility to delete temporary Windows files and temporary Internet files empty the Recycle Bin and delete unneeded electronic mail files CAUTION If you do not int
60. e the following steps 1 Turn off your Notebook 2 Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it 3 Turn on your Notebook Most hardware devices are plug and play compliant Windows will locate the proper device driver or prompt you to insert the media provided by your hardware manufacturer Follow the on screen instructions and use any diskette or CD that has been provided by your hardware manufacturer If no diskette or CD has been provided refer to the operating system manual for information about the location of drivers on your Notebook s hard drive You may need to restart your Notebook for the new hardware to be recognized 4 14 Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive Your Notebook supports the entertainment as well as the data storage functions of CD and DVD drives To help you use the many features of CD and DVD drives this chapter provides information about E Inserting and removing CD or DVD discs E Playing audio CDs E Playing both DVD and non DVD videos Adjusting the display options with the DVD Control Panel E Creating audio data and backup CDs User Guide 5 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD Drive This section covers E Inserting a Disc E Removing a Disc M Manually Ejecting a Disc Inserting a Disc To load a disc into the disc drive complete the following steps C
61. e until the Battery Charge icon turns off showing that the battery is fully charged 3 After the battery charge light or the icon turns off unplug the AC adapter 4 Turn on or restart your Notebook Q Tip Do not plug in the AC adapter during the process or you will e have to start over with Step 1 Steps 5 through 8 prevent your Notebook from entering Sleep mode These steps also allow the battery to drain faster 5 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel 6 Double click the Power Options W icon on the Control Panel The Power Options Properties dialog box opens Y Tip You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging 7 Click the Power Schemes tab 8 From the Running on batteries column a Inthe Turn off monitor drop down list select Never b In the Turn off hard disks drop down list select Never c Inthe System standby drop down list select Never 9 Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches Hibernation and turns off 6 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery 10 Plug in the AC adapter and restart your Notebook 11 Return to the Power Options Properties dialog box under Control Panel and re enter your power savings settings to the desired level Windows XP Home To recalibrate the battery complete the following steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter 2 Allow the battery to charge
62. ease 2 10 Symbols and graphics graphics 1 6 symbols 1 6 T Television format 4 4 1394 2 9 2 11 TouchPad button location 2 2 cleaning 7 4 Edge Motion 3 12 tapping 3 10 using 3 9 Troubleshooting audio 8 12 battery 8 16 CD drive 8 22 diskette 8 23 DVD 8 22 memory 8 33 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Index power 8 16 video 8 12 U Underside components 2 10 Upgrades questions 8 9 troubleshooting 8 20 USB port 2 9 2 11 User Guide 1 3 Using DVD player 5 10 V Video discs playing 5 7 Video display options 5 20 Virus defined 4 6 recognizing 4 7 removing 4 7 Volume buttons 2 3 controlling 8 8 troubleshooting 8 12 W warranty certificate 1 3 Welcome 1 1 Windows Help key 2 5 Writing files to CD R CD RW 5 22 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series
63. ed with a postage paid battery pack mailer pre addressed to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste Dispose of or recycle them by using a public collection system or returning them to Compaq your authorized Compaq partners or their agents See also Government Approvals section of the Safety and Comfort Guide for more information on recycling Battery Calibration All batteries lose their charge if they have not been used for a long period of time In this section you will become familiar with the following E Calibrating the Battery E Maximizing Battery Operating Time E Fixing a Low Battery Condition Calibrating the Battery You may notice that the battery gauge does not correctly display the battery charge level when you first receive your Notebook or if you have not used your Notebook for a long period of time If the battery gauge becomes inaccurate you must recalibrate your battery Recalibrating the battery simply means recharging the battery to its maximum capacity and resetting the battery gauge to display the level of charge accurately User Guide 6 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To recalibrate the battery complete the following steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter 2 Allow the battery to charg
64. end to delete files that are selected for deletion cancel the request by clicking No when prompted To use Windows Disk Cleanup complete the following steps 1 Click Start then select Programs Accessories System Tools then Disk Cleanup The Select Drive dialog box is displayed 2 Select the drive you want to clean up and click OK The Disk Cleanup dialog box is displayed 3 Click the check box beside each file type you want to delete 4 For more information about each file type you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box 5 Click OK then click Yes to confirm The selected files are deleted User Guide 7 13 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Using the Recycle Bin Did you know You can also double click on the Recycle Bin icon and open the folder to select items that you want to keep When you delete files from your Notebook they are not completely eliminated from your hard drive They are temporarily stored in a system folder referred to as the Recycle Bin You can recover these files if necessary To delete files that are in the Recycle Bin follow this process 1 On your desktop right click the Recycle Bin icon 2 Click the Empty Recycle Bin option and the Confirm File Delete dialog box is displayed 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion If program files are stored in the Recycle Bin folder your Notebook identifies them and prom
65. ends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use A low battery condition exists when the battery has less than 10 percent of its power remaining This section will show you how to correct a low battery condition and what to do if your Notebook loses all battery power User Guide 6 9 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery When your Notebook loses all battery power it begins Hibernation a process that cannot be interrupted If Hibernation has begun you must allow your Notebook to finish saving your information and shut off automatically before trying to correct the low battery condition The availability of an AC wall outlet will determine which solution you should use to correct a low battery condition Use one of the following options E Connect the AC Adapter E Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One E Suspend Your Work Connect the AC Adapter This solution allows you to continue working without being interrupted and simultaneously charges the drained battery You don t have to turn off your Notebook before connecting the AC adapter Your Notebook automatically switches to AC power when you connect the AC adapter i Did you know The battery will charge whether your Notebook is on or off and will continue to charge until the battery is fully charged or AC power is disconnected 6 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N
66. ess information necessary for the computer to operate is loaded into memory See also main memory browser Software that searches for displays and downloads text graphics sound and video from the Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are two popular browsers bug A mistake in the design of computer software or hardware Because of their complexity many have minor bugs As soon as the manufacturer becomes aware of the problem modifications are made to correct it byte Eight bits of data eight individual electronic on off signals strung together to make a message that the computer can interpret Most information is organized into bytes One byte of data is usually required to represent a single character that you can see on the screen a letter number punctuation mark or other symbol For example the byte 01001000 represents the capital letter H See also bit C cable modem A modem that allows you to access the Internet via your cable television provider Continuously connected to the Internet it allows high speed high capacity data transfer CD Compact Disc Media used in a CD ROM drive The disc is a circular piece of plastic that stores digital data on one side using laser technology User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary CD ROM A compact disc with read only data You cannot erase or record over the data CD RW A compact disc with rewritable d
67. g button Press the Right TouchPad button to get context sensitive options Scroll Button The Scroll button is the equivalent of the right left up and down buttons of the scroll bars on the side and bottom of your screen To view other areas of a document or browser window press the Scroll button in the desired direction Note The Scroll button is only functional with some software applications Tapping and Double Tapping Your TouchPad has a tapping feature that works like the left mouse button If enabled you can tap once on the TouchPad to select an object and tap twice to double click Q Tip To get additional help for setting advanced TouchPad S features click the button or select Help from the Mouse Properties dialog box 3 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To turn on the tapping feature complete the following steps 1 4 From the Windows desktop click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties dialog box Select the Touch tab and click the Tap to Click check box to turn on the tapping feature Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box Did you know To help prevent accidental pointing while typing drag the PalmCheck slider toward maximum Windows XP Home To turn on the tapping feature complete the following steps
68. h faster than individual files An archive takes up less storage space on your disk It can be identified by the file extension zip An archive contains a self extracting program with the file extension exe for executable Double click the executable file and a wizard guides you through the process of unzipping the files See also wizard 18 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 1394 2 9 2 11 A AC adapter connecting 6 6 connector 2 9 light 2 3 plugging 3 3 troubleshooting 8 19 unplugging 3 3 AC power QuikDock 2 11 Accessing Easy CD Creator 5 User Information 5 29 Adobe Acrobat Reader 1 4 Agency series numbers 7 13 Air vent 2 6 Anti virus software recognizing a virus 4 7 removing a virus 4 7 using 4 6 Audio CDs 5 23 Audio features digital audio 2 3 questions about 8 8 troubleshooting 8 12 B Back panel components 2 9 Index Backup procedure CDs 5 25 using backup devices 7 7 Battery calibrating 6 5 care of 6 2 charge light 2 3 charging 3 7 6 8 checking 6 3 compartment 2 8 connecting AC adapter 6 10 draining 6 6 finger slot 3 7 improper handling 6 2 inserting 3 6 Li Ion 6 4 location 2 7 low condition 6 9 NiMH 6 4 operating time 6 8 optimizing speed 3 8 power management 6 11 power usage 3 4 purchasing spare batteries 6 8 recycling 6 4 release switch 2 10 3 7 removing 3 7 replacing 6 10 saving energy 6 11 User Guide Evo Noteboo
69. han 140 F 60 C Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook See also Components on Underside in Chapter 2 of this guide for help in locating the Battery Release Switch Did you know The battery charges whether your Notebook is on or off It continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected See also The battery will lose its charge if not used for a long time Inserting and Removing the Battery To insert the battery into the battery compartment position the battery so that the side with the label is turned up and slide the battery into the compartment until it snaps into place ie See also Battery Care in Chapter 6 of this guide 3 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook To remove the battery complete the following steps 1 Save your files 2 If the AC adapter is not connected turn off your Notebook 3 Slide and hold the Battery Release Switch on the underside of your Notebook toward the back 4 Use the Finger Slot on the battery to pull the battery out 5 Release the Battery Release Switch Charging the Battery To charge the battery insert the battery in the battery compartment and connect your Notebook to AC power Leave your Notebook plugged into the electrical outlet until the Battery Charging icon is no longer displayed This ensures that the battery is fully charge
70. ick OK to start recording 8 When the CD Creation Process is complete click OK Q Note Ifyou have tracks on other music CDs that you want to record repeat steps 3 5 for each music CD from which you want to record During the actual recording process Easy CD Creator prompts you to reinsert the appropriate music CD for the track being recorded Did you know To test the drive performance Compaq recommends using the Emulate Only option located in the Options window when recording a new CD R or using your Notebook for the first time This allows you to perform a test run before actually recording Creating Data CDs A data CD is ideal for backing up important files such as personal documents and files on your hard disk The data CD is designed for data storage only and cannot be played on your home stereo like an audio CD Did you know When you have finalized a CD R disc no additional tracks can be added to the disc User Guide 5 27 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive To create a data CD complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs Roxio Easy Creator 5 and then click Project Selector 2 On the Welcome screen click make a data CD When the data CD options display click data CD project The Easy CD Creator window opens 3 Insert a blank CD into your CD Recorder 4 Under Select source files select the data file or folder
71. ide 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary O path A sequence of information that directs the operating system to a file For example OS Operating System The C Windows Clouds bmp is the interface that permits a person and a computer to talk to one another Microsoft Windows the most popular operating system displays icons menus and dialog boxes to find out what you want You use a mouse and keyboard to reply See also Microsoft Windows and interface P parallel port A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a parallel cable attached to a parallel device such as a printer Data is transferred one byte at a time through eight data wires one for each bit in the byte All eight bits travel side by side and arrive at the same time A parallel port is faster than a serial port which lets data through one bit at a time See also digital path to a bitmap file named Clouds It is located in a folder named Windows which is located on the C drive PC card A removable device that is designed to plug into a PCMCIA slot to accommodate devices such as a modem fax and rotating storage media peripheral An external device connected to a computer Examples are a monitor keyboard mouse printer scanner joystick and digital camera pixel One of the individual dots or picture elements that compose a graphical image See also graphics playlist Tracks chosen to play from a CD or DV
72. iewing on the Internet with a browser Tags embedded in the documents mark the location of other electronic files including text graphics audio and video files Click on the links to jump from one document to another Documents formatted for a browser can be identified by the file extension htm or html See also hyperlink http This protocol commands the Web server to locate the Web site you requested and transmit the Web site to your computer hyperlink The embedded link to another document When you pass the cursor over a link usually highlighted text or an image a small hand with a pointed index finger is displayed When you click the link the document to which it points is automatically transferred to your computer no matter where on the Internet the file is stored See also HTML User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary l Internet keyboard A keyboard that resembles a typewriter keyboard but is icon A small picture that equipped with special buttons represents a menu command programmed to connect to the file program tool or peripheral Internet interactive A computer Internet phone A video program that responds to you as telephone that allows you to if you were having a make long distance calls over conversation You give the Internet instructions the computer performs an action or requests additional information Computer games multimedia and tutorials are interactive ISP
73. ing E Using the Battery E Storing the Battery E Recycling the Battery WARNING If your Notebook contains a lithium battery pack improper handling of the battery pack may result in fire and chemical burns Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts dispose of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 140 F 60 C Replace only with the Compag battery pack specified for your Notebook See also Using Battery Power in Chapter 3 of this guide for inserting removing and charging your battery Using the Battery Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery power If an AC wall outlet is not available you will want to use battery power This section will help you E Determine the amount of remaining battery power E Determine what affects the length of battery operating time 6 2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Checking Battery Power To determine the amount of remaining battery power follow these steps 1 Double click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar 2 Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge depending on what type of Notebook you have Storing the Battery If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time you must take precautions to ensure that your battery is stored correctly Refer to the following battery s
74. io Easy CD Creator 5 Applications 2 Click CD Copier The CD Copier window opens 3 Click the Source and Destination tab 4 Under Copy from select the drive containing the original CD 5 Under Record to select the drive containing the blank CD This is the CD recordable drive 6 Click Copy to begin recording a copy of your CD User Guide 5 29 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Did you know In extreme cases some errors may render your disc unusable If this occurs it may be necessary to start over with a new disc and then properly dispose of the old disc A buffer underrun is an error that occurs when the flow of data to the CD Recorder is interrupted When a buffer underrun occurs the CD creation process is halted The following suggestions may help prevent buffer underruns E Close other programs and disable tasks or applications running in the background such as screen savers and virus software E Ensure that the temporary files created during CD recording are created on the local hard disk not in a directory on a network drive Q Note To change the location where the temporary files are stored click Tools select Options from the menu and then follow the on screen instructions E Do not attempt to record CDs from files on a network If the desired files are on a network copy them to your local hard disk before recording the
75. ive Click the Start button Click My Computer Click the diskette you want to format Click File Click Format Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette After the format is complete you should be able to save your information 8 28 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette Diskette is write protected Diskette is full or file is too big File save command was not properly executed Diskette is damaged Slide the write protection tab on the diskette to the unlocked position Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce the file size When saving information to the diskette drive verify that you are using the correct drive Replace the damaged diskette User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Hard drive error message is displayed Non system disk or disk error message is displayed Part of the hard drive failed A diskette that does not contain system files needed to start your Notebook is in the diskette drive System files are damaged Insert an emergency diskette that has been created for your operating system in the diskette drive 1 Restart your Notebook This operation rebuilds the system files on your hard disk 2 When the operation is complete restart your Notebook For further assist
76. k N160 Series Index storing 6 3 suspending work 6 11 troubleshooting 8 16 Brightness adjusting 3 15 control buttons 2 5 Buffer underrun 5 28 Burning CDs 5 21 Buttons AC adapter 2 3 caps lock 2 3 CD 2 5 Compaq Web site 2 4 contrast control 2 5 digital audio 2 3 2 4 display and external monitor 2 5 Easy Access 2 3 2 4 3 17 instant e mail 2 3 instant Internet access 2 3 PC card eject 2 6 power button 2 3 scroll 2 3 3 10 search 2 3 2 4 sleep 2 5 TouchPad 2 2 volume 2 3 Windows Help 2 4 C Calibrating battery 6 6 Caps lock light 2 3 CD basics 5 1 Documentation Suite 1 4 inserting 5 2 CD Copier using 5 27 CD drive 2 7 eject button 2 7 function key 2 5 CD or DVD drive See also DVD drive audio CDs 5 7 CD RW 5 21 identifying DVD region 5 18 inserting disc 5 2 location 2 7 manually ejecting disc 5 4 modular media bay 5 5 playing audio CDs 5 7 removing disc 5 3 troubleshooting 8 23 video discs 5 7 5 9 CD RW drive buffer underrun errors 5 28 eject button 2 7 installed 2 7 Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 21 5 29 Cleaning procedures display screen 7 4 exterior 7 2 external mouse 7 5 keyboard 7 3 TouchPad 7 4 Compaq Web site launch key 2 5 Components backpanel 2 6 2 9 display release latch 2 1 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Index Easy Access buttons and lights 2 3 front 2 2 function keys 2 5
77. key You must confirm the password and press the Enter key again 5 Using the arrow keys move to Password on boot and use the the or keys to select Enabled 6 Using the arrow keys select Exit from the menu bar 7 Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected Press the Enter key 8 Select Yes to save your changes and exit Your power on password is now set Every time you turn on your Notebook resume working from hibernation mode or access F10 Setup you must enter this password Removing the Password To remove a power on password complete the following steps 1 Access F10 Setup as above enter your current password and press the Enter key 3 22 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook 2 From the Main option on the menu bar use the arrow keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key 3 Enter the current power on password and press the Enter key 4 In the spaces to enter your new password and confirm new password press the Enter key 5 At the notice advising that changes have been saved press the Enter key to continue 6 Using the arrow keys move to Password on boot and use the the or keys to select Disabled 7 Using your arrow keys select Exit from the menu bar 8 Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected Press the Enter key 9 Select Yes to save your changes and exit User Guide 3 23 Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 Common Task
78. l display types Fn F6 Contrast control up Not functional with all display types Fn F7 Brightness control down Fn F8 Brightness control up 2 6 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Fn F9 CD play pause Fn F10 CD stop Fn F11 CD previous track Fn F12 CD next track Left Panel Take a look at the left side of your Notebook This is where the PC Card slot and hard drive are located See also PC Cards are credit card sized removable options that expand the capability of your Notebook Components on Left Side Security Slot PC Card Eject Button Air Vent Hard Drive PC Card Slot Type or Il User Guide 2 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Right Panel Take a look at the right side of your Notebook This is where the battery and the CD DVD CD RW DVD CD RW or diskette drive are located See also CD RW Basics and Using the Modular Media Bay in Chapter 5 of this guide for more information Components on Right Side with CD DVD CD RW or DVD CD RW Drive Installed Battery Compartment CD or DVD Media Eject Removable CD DVD Euan CD RW or DVD CD RW CD or DVD Manual Drive in Modular Media Bay Eject Hole A CD DVD CD RW or DVD CD RW drive is available on selected models 2 8 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Components on Right Side with Diskette Drive Ins
79. lect an item double click to launch a program and right click to see a shortcut menu 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary mouse pointer The arrow on N the screen that moves with the mouse MP3 The file extension for navigate To move through a MPEG audio layer 3 sound Web site or online document by clicking the hyperlinks embedded in the text or images See also hyperlink files This format compresses sound data from a stereo music CD to one half of its original size without sacrificing sound Netscape Navigator A Web quality Because of their small browser developed by the size MP3 files can easily be Netscape Communications transferred over the Internet Corporation See also browser You can download individual songs or entire CDs in MP3 format to your computer The format is easily identified by the file extension mp3 network Two or more computers linked together to share resources such as programs files and printers See also NIC NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card or other device used to connect a computer to a local area network See also network multimedia Two or more media formats used together such as text graphics animation audio or video music software Programs for composing and editing music When you play a tune ona synthesizer keyboard connected to a computer the music program translates what you play into a written score User Gu
80. lector 2 On the Welcome screen click make a music CD When the music CD options display click music CD project The Easy CD Creator window opens 3 If you are recording tracks from an existing music CD insert the music CD into your CD drive and continue with the next step To begin recording WAV or MP3 files continue with the next step Did you know You can record any combination of tracks WAV or MP3 files to an Audio CD 4 Under Select source files select the CD ROM drive containing the music CD a list of the tracks on the CD displays under the Select source files heading If you are recording WAV or MP3 files select the folder where your files are located Did you know If information about the music CD is located on your hard disk the CD title artist name and the name of each track are displayed If this information does not appear and you have access to the Internet click the CDDB Internet button on the toolbar to download the information from the online CDDB Music Service 5 Select the track WAV or MP3 file you want to record and then click Add on the toolbar Repeat until the Audio CD Layout contains all of the tracks and files that you want to record 5 26 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive 6 Click the record button The CD Creation Process dialog box opens 7 When prompted remove your audio CD and insert a blank CD into your CD Recorder and cl
81. les Only the author of a title can include features If a feature is not available with a particular title it will be grayed out and inaccessible User Guide 5 13 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive The following table identifies the buttons that help you operate the WinDVD player Opens the Playlist window letting you select a i E specific order and group of files Select from vob dat mpg and ac3 files You cannot select a file while a movie is playing Opens the Properties window In order minimizes maximizes and closes the WinDVD video window Ejects the disc Stops playback Starts playback Pauses the current playback Advances frame by frame while in Pause mode Loops current title or chapter 5 14 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive la a w dal all x H Jumps to the previous chapter Jumps to the next chapter Plays the disc in fast reverse mode Plays the disc in fast forward mode Expands the view for additional controls Resumes playback of video from a menu screen Opens the audio and video adjustment window Opens the online help system Increases or decreases audio output User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 5 15 Using the CD or DVD Drive qi a geg Ae o2 on fre kellelfee lels MENU p TITLE CHAPTER 7 Allows smoo
82. lower front panel 2 3 QuikDock 2 11 release latch 2 2 right panel 2 7 2 8 Contrast controls 2 5 D Data CDs 5 25 Defragmenting of hard drive 7 10 Deleting files 7 12 Digital audio 2 3 DirectCD 5 26 Disconnecting Notebook from power source 1 7 Disk Cleanup 7 9 Diskette drive location 2 8 using 3 20 Display brightness 3 15 cleaning 7 4 external monitor 2 5 hibernation 3 5 QuikDock 2 11 release latch 2 1 2 2 resolution 3 13 settings 3 13 switching between 4 5 5 17 troubleshooting 8 14 video display options 5 20 Documentation 1 2 Documentation Suite CD 1 4 Drives location 2 7 storage 3 18 DVD drive display options 5 20 eject button 2 7 location 2 7 on screen controls 5 11 playing 5 10 playing on TV screen 5 17 region settings 5 18 setting play features 5 16 troubleshooting 8 22 working with discs 5 1 E Easy Access buttons reprogramming 3 17 Easy CD Creator 5 application 5 21 installing 5 21 user information 5 29 using 5 22 Easy scroll 2 2 Edge Motion 3 12 Ejecting CD or DVD 5 3 Electrical safety 1 7 Electrical storm 1 7 Error messages 8 10 Ethernet port 2 9 External device connectors 2 9 2 11 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Index External monitor port 2 9 External mouse cleaning 7 5 F F10 Setup 3 21 3 22 Files deleting 7 10 Fixing a low battery condition 6 9 Frequently asked questions display questions 8 7 error messages 8 10 ge
83. m persists and you can t resolve it contact a Compaq authorized service provider Refer to your Warranty Statement for details Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Questions about Displays Questions About Sound Questions About Movies Questions About Peripherals Questions About Upgrades Error Messages General Questions See also Microsoft Windows operating system manual for more information ie See also Other documentation that comes with your Notebook or peripheral devices Examples include Microsoft Windows manuals third party software manuals and hardware documentation such as printer manuals Q Where can I find more information about my Notebook A In the printed documentation that came with your Notebook Also visit the Compaq support Web site at www compag com support User Guide 8 3 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Q What is a computer virus and how can I remove it A A computer virus is a program that can cause damage to your Notebook Your Notebook usually comes with pre installed third party virus scan software to remove computer viruses However because new viruses constantly emerge you should check with your software vendor about software upgrades These upgrades are usually available on the Internet ie See also Anti Virus Software in Chapter 4 of this guide for more information about anti virus software Q I can t connect to the Internet What s
84. n Windows dialog box is displayed 3 Select the Shut down option and click OK Q Note Zf the Notebook does not turn off automatically then press and hold the Power button until the Notebook shuts down 4 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the modem line from the wall jack Windows XP Home To shut down your Notebook properly complete the following steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar The Windows Start menu is displayed User Guide 1 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction 3 Click the Turn Off Computer button The Turn off computer dialog box is displayed 4 Select the Turn Off button zB Note If the Notebook does not turn off automatically then press and hold the Power button until the Notebook shuts down 5 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the modem line from the wall jack Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm During an electrical storm you should take the following precautions to protect your Notebook from damage You should immediately disconnect your Notebook from the power source Q Tip After your Notebook is safely disconnected from AC power and the phone line you can run your Notebook on battery power Ifyou are not using a surge protector unplug all power cords from the wall outlets E Disconnect your Notebook from the wall outlets Turn off the power
85. ndows XP Home To change the display resolution complete these steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon The Appearance and Themes dialog box is displayed 3 Click the Change the screen resolution task The Display Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Click the Settings tab 5 On the Settings tab press and hold down the left mouse button as you drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to decrease resolution or to the right to increase resolution Y Tip You can also click on the left side of the slider to decrease resolution or on the right side of the slider to increase resolution 6 Click OK to accept the new settings The Monitor Settings confirmation dialog box is displayed 7 Select Yes to save your new settings or No to return to your former settings 8 Close the Appearance and Themes window 3 14 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Adjusting Brightness G Tip You can also adjust the display brightness by pressing Fn F7 S to decrease the brightness or Fn F8 to increase the brightness Did you know Key combinations such as the example Fn F7 used above mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key press the F7 key and then release both keys simultaneously Windows 98 and Windows 2000 If your display is too faint or too bright the brightness cont
86. neral questions 8 4 movie questions 8 8 peripheral questions 8 9 sound questions 8 8 upgrade questions 8 9 Front panel components 2 2 Function keys 2 5 G Getting Started Poster 1 2 H Hard drive defragmenting 7 10 deleting files 7 10 7 12 errors 7 8 hard drive space 7 11 location 2 6 recycle bin 7 12 ScanDisk 7 8 space management 7 11 Headphone jack 2 9 Help accessing online 1 3 Help accessing online 1 3 Hibernation mode 6 13 l Installing DirectCD 5 21 downloaded program file 4 9 Easy CD Creator 5 5 21 hardware devices 4 10 software 4 8 Instant e mail 2 3 Instant Internet access 2 3 Internet Easy Access buttons 3 17 K Keyboard cleaning 7 2 7 3 components 2 2 function keys 2 5 port 2 11 QuikDock 2 11 Keys function 2 5 L Left panel components 2 6 Lights keyboard 2 3 Li Ion battery storage 6 4 Low battery condition 6 9 Low power mode 6 12 Lower front panel 2 3 M Maintenance guidelines 7 1 Manual ejection 5 4 Mass storage User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Index sources 3 18 Media eject button 2 7 Memory location 2 10 troubleshooting 8 33 Microphone jack 2 9 Microsoft Windows using online Help 1 3 Model and serial number 2 10 Modem port 2 9 Modes power 6 13 Modular media bay location 2 7 release switch 2 10 Monitor See also Display standby 8 7 Mouse cleaning 7 5 QuikDock 2 11 Movies playing 5 10 questions 8 8 MPEG files
87. nish on your Notebook 7 2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the Keyboard You should clean the keyboard periodically to rid it of dust lint and any other foreign particles that may become trapped beneath the keys Use a can of compressed air with a straw extension attached to blow air in and around the keys Cleaning the keyboard prevents keys from sticking and jamming It also makes typing a more pleasant experience CAUTION Do not use liquids of any kind on the keyboard because they may permanently damage your keyboard CAUTION Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner for cleaning the keyboard because you may deposit normal household debris on the surfaces rather than remove it Tip Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to cotton x swabs because cotton can add rather than remove lint User Guide 7 3 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the Display Screen The surface of your display screen may look fuzzy or smudged You can use a soft damp lint free cloth to wipe the screen clean If the display screen requires any additional cleaning use an antistatic screen cleaner or pre moistened antistatic wipes CAUTION Never spray water or any other cleaning fluids or chemicals directly on the screen You may permanently damage your Notebook Cleaning the TouchPad Grease and dirt on the TouchPad can c
88. o Easy CD Creator 5 is only available on selected models i Did you know The compact disc CD is the most common way to store information to use on your Notebook CD RW refers to Compact Discs or Drives that are Readable and Writable CD RW discs can hold more than 450 times the information that can be stored on a floppy disk i Did you know You must close all other Windows programs before installing Easy CD Creator 5 User Guide 5 23 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive To install Roxio Easy CD Creator and DirectCD complete the following steps 1 After the CD is inserted the Easy CD Creator 5 Basic installation dialog box displays Click the Next button to begin the installation process 2 Select the Complete option to install both Easy CD Creator and DirectCD Click the Next button to continue the installation process Did you know You can tailor the installation of Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 software by selecting the Customize option 3 At the screen advising you that installation is about to start click the Install button to begin copying files to your system 4 When the installation is complete click Finish Using Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Did you know After installation of Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 you will be prompted to restart your Notebook You must restart your Notebook before you can begin using Easy CD Creator 5 Did you know
89. of media being played before it can start The disc is dirty DVD playback requires large amounts of processing power therefore the system cannot process other tasks simultaneously at maximum performance Reinsert the CD with the label facing up and verify that the disc is securely snapped down on the spindle Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD drive determine the type of media being played If disc still does not start refer to the solution for related problems Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit available in most computer stores To provide maximum performance close all other programs while playing DVD media It may also be necessary to restart Windows to free all resources User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cannot eject CD or DVD Display is corrupted when playing some DVD movies Power is not on Copyright material at beginning of movie causes momentary corruption Manually eject the disc see Using the CD or DVD Drive in this guide or turn on your Notebook Wait a few seconds for video corruption to clear up If it does not clear up then stop and restart the DVD movie Not reading drive Abort Retry Fail message is displayed A non formatted diskette is inserted Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Format the diskette using the following steps 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop
90. og box is displayed Click the Turn Off button The operating system closes and your Notebook turns off Q Note f your Notebook is not responding press and hold down the Power button until your Notebook shuts down Power Button Functionality When your Notebook is on pressing the Power button places your Notebook in Hibernation mode Did you know Hibernation is a state of no power consumption When your Notebook enters this mode the contents of the memory are saved to the hard disk and your Notebook powers off The settings for the Power button are as follows E Press and release the Power button once to enter Hibernation mode E Press and hold down the Power button to shut down your Notebook User Guide 3 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Q Note You should only press and hold down the Power button to shut down your Notebook if it is locked up or not responding Compaq does not recommend that you turn off your Notebook using this method under normal circumstances To turn off your Notebook properly refer to the procedure in the Turning Your Notebook On and Off section Using Battery Power WARNING Your Notebook contains a lithium ion battery pack Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and chemical burns Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts dispose of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher t
91. ok will Power plug is not properly connected to AC adapter or wall outlet AC adapter is not properly connected to back of your Notebook Battery is fully discharged or not installed Keyboard controller needs to be reset Wall outlet is bad Reconnect the power cord to AC adapter and wall outlet Reconnect the AC adapter to the back of your Notebook Connect AC adapter to your Notebook and a wall outlet or insert a charged battery 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the back of your Notebook 2 Remove the battery and wait 30 seconds 3 Re install AC adapter and battery Test the outlet by Evo Notebook N160 Series not turn on connecting a different electrical device to the outlet User Guide 8 19 Solutions Your Notebook is not responding to keyboard or TouchPad One of the following messages is displayed Operating System Not Found or Non system disk or disk error Wrong memory modules were used in upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location Your Notebook has locked up A program you are using is not certified for Windows by Microsoft A diskette that does not contain system files needed to start your Notebook is in the diskette drive Contact your Compaq authorized service provider to verify the type of memory modules to use and where to install them See the Warranty Statement for details Restart
92. omputer for word processing drawing manipulating photos reconciling your bank statement calculating your taxes composing music or playing games It is occasionally referred to as an application See also software User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 13 Glossary Q QuikDock A device that provides ports for external devices allowing you to dock and remove your Notebook while your hardware remains connected to the QuikDock R RAM Random Access Memory The main memory of the computer It holds a copy of the operating system any programs that are running on the computer and any data that is being processed RAM is temporary memory turning off the computer clears RAM The more RAM your computer has the faster the programs respond See also main memory and ROM right click To push down and quickly release the right mouse button to display a shortcut menu of the most commonly used commands for the item you clicked See also pop up menu ROM Read Only Memory Memory that contains the basic instructions for the microprocessor ROM is permanent memory turning off the computer does not erase it Since you cannot change or write to ROM it is referred to as read only See also microprocessor S scanner A device that creates digital images of printed documents and photographs Software allows you to save and edit the images on the computer See also digital and software screen save
93. on Mobility Properties dialog box and then click the Displays tab 5 Click the top left corner of the TV button to enable S Video S Video is enabled if the button next to Primary is blue 6 Click Apply to accept the changes and then click OK to exit both dialog boxes 7 If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows click OK for the new settings to take effect Windows XP Home To connect and enable S Video complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon The Appearance and Themes dialog box is displayed 3 Click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Click the Settings tab 5 On the Settings tab click the Advanced button The Multiple Monitors and Radeon Mobility P AGP 4x Properties dialog box is displayed 6 Click the Displays tab 7 On the Displays tab click the top left corner of the TV button to enable S Video S Video is enabled if the button next to Primary is blue 8 Click Apply to accept the changes and then click OK to exit both dialog boxes Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 3 1700 Series Common Tasks 9 If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows click OK for the new settings to take effect At this time the display may be rolling To correct this problem use the following procedure to set your TV format Setting Up Your Television Format To view image
94. on tab 5 On the Edge Motion tab select When Dragging Always and When Scrolling to turn on Edge Motion Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box Close the Appearance and Themes window 3 12 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Display Options In this section you will learn about E Changing Resolution Mm Adjusting Brightness Did you know Your Notebook s display is already set to its optimal resolution Compaq recommends changing the resolution setting only if you encounter problems Changing Resolution If the display only fills part of the screen or the default resolution does not suit your needs you may want to adjust the display resolution Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To change the display resolution complete these steps 1 On the taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display to open the Display Properties dialog box and then click the Settings tab 3 Under Screen area click the resolution slider and drag it to the desired resolution 4 Click OK to accept the new settings then close the Control Panel window User Guide 3 13 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Did you know At lower resolutions items on your screen such as icons appear larger At higher resolutions more items can be displayed on your screen but each item will appear smaller Wi
95. onding to commands Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Turn off your Notebook using your keyboard 1 Press the Ctrl and Esc keys simultaneously 2 From the Windows Start menu use the arrow keys to select Shut Down and press the Enter key 3 Select the Shut down option you may need to use the arrow keys to select it and press the Enter key After the shutdown is complete restart your Notebook 4 If your Notebook does not shut down press and hold down the Power button until your Notebook turns off 8 36 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cursor does not Program in use has Windows XP Home respond stopped responding Turn off your to commands Notebook using your keyboard 1 Press the Ctrl and Esc keys simultaneously Press Alt S Press U Press U again Gl es gt Y If your Notebook does not shut down press and hold down the Power button until your Notebook turns off User Guide 8 37 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cursor does not respond TouchPad has been set up to interpret TouchPad taps as clicks and this setting may need adjustment Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Adjust the TouchPad settings 1 On the taskbar click the Start button and point to Settings Click Control Panel and double click Mouse Click the Touch tab and clear the Tap to click option To adjust the PalmCheck Set
96. ook Q Tip Compaq recommends using ScanDisk using Disk Cleanup and defragmenting your hard drive at least once a week to optimize the performance of your Notebook The ScanDisk utility examines the hard drive for surface errors and file and folder problems ScanDisk corrects these problems so that Windows and other programs run efficiently 7 8 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Use ScanDisk from once a week to once a month depending on how often you use your Notebook Also use ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems To run ScanDisk complete the following steps 1 Click Start Programs and then Accessories 2 Click System Tools and then ScanDisk 3 Select the drive you want to check for errors 4 Select the type of test you want to run 5 Click Start to begin scanning your hard drive for errors 6 Click Close when finished Using Disk Cleanup Optimize your system by using the Disk Cleanup maintenance feature offered in Microsoft Windows When you use the Disk Cleanup tool you can free hard disk space on your Notebook by E Deleting temporary Internet files Deleting downloaded program files Emptying the Recycle Bin Deleting files from your temporary folder Deleting files created by other Windows tools Removing optional Windows components not in use Removing installed programs that you do not use Converting your hard disk to the FAT32 file system User G
97. playing 5 16 N NiMH battery storage 6 3 Non DVD video discs 5 9 Notebook back panel 2 9 caring for 7 6 cleaning 7 2 disconnecting 1 7 front 2 2 left side 2 6 maintenance 7 2 plugging and unplugging AC power 3 3 powering on 3 2 protecting from electrical storm 1 8 QuikDock 2 11 right side 2 7 safety 1 7 set up 3 2 surge protectors 3 3 Notebook components back side 2 9 front side 2 2 left side 2 6 QuikDock 2 11 underside 2 10 Num lock light 2 3 Numbers model and serial 2 10 O 1394 2 9 2 11 Online help accessing 1 3 Operating system manual 1 3 8 4 Operating system manual 1 3 P Parallel port 2 9 Password setting and removing 3 21 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Index troubleshooting 8 19 passwords 3 21 PC card eject button 2 6 slot 2 6 troublshooting 8 33 PC card slot 2 6 Peripheral questions 8 9 Playing audio CDs 5 7 DVDs 5 10 video discs 5 9 Ports 1394 2 9 Enternet 2 9 external monitor 2 9 modem 2 9 QuikDock 2 11 S Video 2 9 USB 2 9 Power See also AC adapter Battery button 3 5 electrical safety 1 7 1 8 indicator 2 2 management 6 12 power button 2 3 shutting down 1 7 surge protectors 3 3 troubleshooting 8 16 turning on and off 3 4 using battey power 3 6 Power modes 6 13 Power source disconnecting from 1 7 Power surge 1 8 3 3 Power on password 3 21 Printer port 2 9 QuikDock 2 11 troubleshooting 8 9 Processor speed 3 8
98. pts you to verify your intention to delete these files 7 14 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Regulatory Information Regulatory agencies worldwide use agency series numbers for product identification Each approved product displays the assigned agency series number To ensure continued safe and reliable operation use the computer only with the products listed below Product Agency Series Number Computer CM2080 Battery pack CM2081 AC Adapters ADP 60DB ADP 60DB Rev B PA 1600 01 PA 1600 02 LE 9702A 01 LE 9702B 01 Docking base CM2085 User Guide 7 15 Evo Notebook N160 Series 8 Solutions In this chapter you ll learn easy ways to increase computer performance and solve some basic computer problems E In Frequently Asked Questions FAQs you ll find answers to questions such as Where can I find the specifications for my Compaq Notebook How do I change my Notebook display resolution What types of upgrades are available for my Notebook E In Solution Tables you ll find common problems described in detail and several solutions to try and fix the problems If you can t solve a problem yourself you can contact Compaq support for all the help you ll need Basic Solutions Before you consult our extensive list of common solutions try these helpful hints If you still need help this section tells you how to quickly find the solution In
99. r A moving picture or pattern that appears on the screen when you stop using your computer for a specified period of time Originally designed to protect the monitor screen savers are now used for amusement 14 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary scroll To gradually move information across the screen when a document or Web page is too long or too wide to view all at once Scroll bars are located along the right side and across the bottom of a window When scroll arrows are present at the ends of the bars you know that some information is off the screen Click on one of the arrows to scroll the information into view scroll mouse A mouse witha scroll wheel between the two mouse buttons for automatic scrolling through long documents or Web pages search engine A program accessed on the Internet that allows you to search large databases for information using keywords or phrases See also database shareware Software you can try before you buy After a trial period usually 30 days the program uninstalls unless you pay for it You can download shareware from the Internet See also software shortcut An icon on the Windows desktop that you double click to launch a program shortcut menu A menu that pops up when you right click an icon on the Windows desktop or taskbar the vacant part of the desktop a selection in a document or a file in Windows Explorer The options on the pop
100. rams icon The Add or Remove Programs dialog box is displayed with the Currently installed programs panel Click the Add New Programs icon The Add or Remove Programs dialog box is displayed with a pane you can use to install a program from your hard drive a CD a diskette or the Microsoft Web site To install a program from a CD or diskette click the CD or Floppy button The Install Program from Floppy Disk or CD ROM dialog box is displayed Insert the CD or diskette containing the software you want to install into the drive Click Next then follow the instructions on the screen Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and begins the installation process Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 11 1700 Series Common Tasks Installing a Downloaded Program File G Tip Check the downloaded program file for viruses before installation Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive complete the following steps 1 2 3 Terminate your Internet connection Close all programs From the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Add Remove Programs icon to open the Add Remove Program dialog box Click Add New Programs Click the CD or Floppy button to open the Install Program from Floppy Disk or CD ROM window Click Next to open the Run In
101. rge the type of battery and the activity of your Notebook while charging Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Over time all batteries lose the ability to operate at full capacity and the battery will have to be replaced To purchase a new battery contact your Compaq authorized dealer or access the Compaq Web site at www directplus compag com Maximizing Battery Operating Time The battery operating time depends on your power management settings Your Notebook components the options and the applications that you use also affect the operating time This section shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to operate under battery power User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery The display processor CD DVD drive and hard drive use the most battery power To maximize the battery operating time perform one or more of the following actions E Reduce display brightness and select a short wait for your screen saver E Select a screen saver that does not generate a lot of graphics or motion Reduce audio volume or use headphones Exit modem programs when you are not using them Remove PC Cards when you are not using them Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off your Notebook when you are not using it Fixing a Low Battery Condition QY Tip Ifyou will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time Compaq recomm
102. ries Solutions Keyboard and TouchPad Did you know The TouchPad is your Notebook s mouse Use your finger on the touchpad to direct the cursor across the screen Keyboard commands or keystrokes are not recognized by your Notebook Program in use has stopped responding to commands Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Turn off your Notebook using the TouchPad 1 On the taskbar click the Start button 2 Click Shut Down 3 Select the Shut down option and click OK 4 After the shutdown is complete restart your Notebook If your Notebook does not shut down press and hold down the Power O button until your Notebook turns off User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Keyboard commands or keystrokes are not recognized by your Notebook Fn Num Lk or Shift Num Lk does not turn the internal NumLock on When typing some of the letter keys return numbers to the screen Cursor jumps to a Program in use has stopped responding to commands The internal keyboard NumLock is disabled when an external PS 2 keyboard or keypad is present The NumLock feature is turned on TouchPad needs to Windows XP Home Turn off your Notebook using the TouchPad 1 On the taskbar click the Start button 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off 4 After the shutdown is complete restart your Notebook If your Notebook does not shut do
103. rols may not be set properly To correct this condition complete the following steps 1 On the taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click Display and click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button to open the ATI Radeon Mobility Properties dialog box Click the Color tab Under Brightness click and drag the Desktop slider to the desired brightness Click OK to close the dialog box and click OK again to close the ATI Radeon Mobility Properties dialog box then close the Control Panel window Windows XP Home To adjust the brightness complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon The Appearance and Themes dialog box is displayed 3 Click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box is displayed User Guide 3 15 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook 4 Click the Settings tab 5 On the Settings tab click the Advanced button The Multiple Monitors and Radeon Mobility P AGP 4x Properties dialog box is displayed 6 Click the Color tab 7 On the Color tab press and hold down the left mouse button as you drag the Desktop brightness slider to the left to decrease brightness or to the right to increase brightness Y Tip You can also click on the left side of the slider to decrease S resolution or on the right side
104. s Now that your Notebook is set up and running you may want to explore and learn about some of the common tasks performed by your Notebook Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 1 1700 Series Common Tasks S Video Connection With an S Video connection you can play games on a bigger screen or watch DVD movies on TV instead of on a Notebook display This section helps you complete the following tasks Connecting and Enabling S Video Setting Up Your Television Format Adjusting the Television Screen Switching Between Displays Connecting and Enabling S Video Did you know Your TV may not have an S Video connector See your local electronics store dealer for an S Video adapter ie See also Playing a DVD Movie on a TV in Chapter 5 of this guide To connect your Notebook and your television you need an S Video cable to plug into your TV VCR or other device These cables can be purchased from a retail TV store or a computer store Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To connect and enable S Video complete the following steps 1 Connect your Notebook and your television with an S Video cable 2 From the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 3 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties dialog box and then click the Settings tab Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series Common Tasks 4 Click the Advanced button to open the ATI Rade
105. s in Chapter 2 of this guide To play an audio CD insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive After a few seconds the Windows Media Player opens and the disc automatically starts playing Windows 98 and Windows 2000 If disc play does not start automatically complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Windows Media Player 2 After the Windows Media Player opens click the Play button to begin playing the CD 3 Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD To remove the disc from the drive click the Eject button on the CD or DVD drive Windows XP Home TIf disc play does not start automatically complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar The Windows Start menu is displayed 2 Click the Windows Media Player icon The Windows Media Player dialog box is displayed 3 Click Copy from CD 4 Insert the audio CD you want to play into the CD drive User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive J Click the Play button to begin playing the CD 6 Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD XY Tip To identify a button on the bottom of the Windows Media Player dialog box rest the cursor over the button Text that identifies the button is displayed To remove the disc from the drive click the Eject button on the CD or DVD drive Disabling
106. s can enter your Notebook through the phone line connected to the modem To protect your Notebook during electrical storms use a telephone line surge protector See also The Getting Started Poster and the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide for worldwide power cord information 3 2 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Do s Don ts Ensure that you can reach the g electrical outlet easily Dan Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when you want to disconnect AC power from your Notebook a When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical outlet when it is not connected to your Notebook Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one accidentally steps on or trips over them Surge Protectors Using surge protectors and line conditioners can substantially reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protecting your Notebook from power source problems During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system damage Protect your Notebook and peripherals by connecting them to a surge suppressor which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your Notebook User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Why Use AC Power
107. s not made to support extra weight E Leave the CD DVD drive door open when it is not in use It can get damaged Handle liquids around your Notebook Exposure to almost any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty E Expose your Notebook to dusty or dirty environments Dust and dirt can clog internal components and mechanisms E Place the Notebook on surfaces that may block the vents on the side or bottom of the unit such as towels carpeting etc Backup Utilities Using Backup Devices To retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged you should back up your files regularly to diskettes or other backup media You can back up all the files on your Notebook or you can select specific files and folders Use diskettes to do a partial backup of selected files or folders Use backup devices such as tape drives or other high capacity backup devices to do a complete hard drive backup User Guide 7 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Hard Disk Errors This section covers E Using ScanDisk E Using Disk Cleanup E Deleting Stored Files a Defragmenting Your Hard Drive Using ScanDisk Y Tip In the ScanDisk dialog box you can select the option Automatically fix errors Did you know You can also optimize your disk space with other options For detailed information refer to the Operating System Guide included with your new Noteb
108. s properly you must set your Notebook to your country s standard for television transmission Windows 98 and Windows 2000 To set your television format complete the following steps 1 From the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties dialog box and then click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button to open the ATI Radeon Mobility Properties dialog box then click the Displays tab Click the right corner of the TV button Click the Format tab Make sure Select by country is selected Scroll to find your country then select it Click OK to exit both dialog boxes O ON DH Nn Ff If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows click OK for the new settings to take effect Windows XP Home To set your television format complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 4 4 Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series Common Tasks Click the Appearance and Themes icon The Appearance and Themes dialog box is displayed Click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box is displayed Click the Settings tab 5 On the Settings tab click the Advanced button The 10 11 12 Multiple Monitors and Radeon Mobility P AGP 4x Properties dialog box is displayed 6 Click the Displays tab 7 8 9 On the Displays tab
109. show as a black box or blank screen on one of the displays This is normal Tip Press and hold the Fn key and then press the F3 key to switch S the display from your Notebook to the TV Set up your S Video connection following the procedures in Chapter 4 Common Tasks of this guide 1 After your S Video connection is properly set up start the DVD player using one of the following methods 1 Insert a DVD disc into the drive After a few seconds the DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins L1 If the disc is already inserted in the DVD drive you can open the DVD Player control panel and begin playback by using either of these methods Double click the InterVideo WinDVD icon on the Desktop or Select Start from the Windows taskbar point to Programs then point to InterVideo WinDVD 2 Press the Fn F3 keys to switch the display from your Notebook to the attached TV Note You may need to press Fn F3 more than once to transfer the image to the TV Refer to Switching Between Displays in Chapter 4 of this guide for more information User Guide 5 19 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive 3 You can switch the display from the TV back to your Notebook at any time by pressing Fn F3 again Identifying Your DVD Region Setting Did you know When attempting to play a DVD that does not match the drive s region setting you will see the message
110. sired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Diskette is not formatted The wrong type of diskette is being used Windows XP Home Format the diskette by following these steps 1 Insert diskette into the diskette drive 1 Click the Start button 2 Click My Computer 3 Click the diskette you want to format 4 Click File 5 Click Format 6 Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette Check the type of drive you have and use the correct diskette type 8 26 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette Diskette is not formatted Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Format the diskette by following these steps 1 From the desktop double click the My Computer icon 2 Select the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive 3 Click File and point to Format 4 Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette 5 After the format is complete you should be able to save your information User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette Diskette is not formatted Windows XP Home Format the diskette by following these steps 1 Insert diskette into the diskette dr
111. stallation Program window Click Browse to locate and select the SETUP EXE or INSTALL EXE file for the downloaded software Click Open to begin the installation process 4 12 Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series Common Tasks Windows XP Home To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive complete the following steps 1 2 3 Terminate your Internet connection Close all programs Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click the Add or Remove Programs icon The Add or Remove Programs dialog box is displayed with the Currently installed programs pane Click the Add New Programs icon The Add or Remove Programs dialog box is displayed with a pane you can use to install a program from your hard drive a CD a diskette or the Microsoft Web site To install a program from your hard drive click the CD or Floppy button The Install Program from Floppy Disk or CD ROM dialog box is displayed Click Next The Run Installation Program dialog box is displayed Click the Browse button to locate and select the SETUP EXE or INSTALL EXE file for the downloaded software Click the Finish button then follow the instructions on the screen Evo Notebook N160 Series 4 13 1700 Series Common Tasks Installing Hardware Devices To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to your Notebook complet
112. t icon in the taskbar The Volume Control window is displayed 2 Make sure the Mute all box is not checked in the Volume Control Balance section Windows XP Home TIf sound has been muted on your Notebook you can turn the sound back on by following these steps 1 Select the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon 3 On the Volume tab clear Mute check box 4 Click the OK button User Guide 8 7 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Questions About Movies Q When I play a DVD movie on S Video the movie shows only on the display panel What should I do A You may need to press the Fn F3 keys more than once to transfer the image to the TV Q The DVD movie is too dim or too bright What should I do A Adjust the brightness setting and the Advanced Display properties IS See also Adjusting Brightness in Chapter 3 of this guide Questions About Peripherals Q My Notebook is connected to a printer but I am unable to print What s wrong A If the printer is attached directly to your Notebook make sure that the power cable is plugged into the wall and that the printer is turned on Check to make sure that the connector cable between your Notebook and the printer is properly attached Also ensure that you have the correct driver for your printer installed on your Notebook If yo
113. t a Glance Front of Your Notebook 0 0 00000 c eee 2 2 Common Features 0000 cece eee 2 2 Lower Front Panel 000000 c cece 2 3 Easy Access Buttons and Lights 2 3 Function Keys 0 0 0 cece eee eee 2 5 Len Panel c isrece ao eee ences E ees 2 6 Components on Left Side 00 2 6 Right Panel ii ccc ck cee cas ae eee a Pee iii 2 7 Components on Right Side with CD DVD CD RW or DVD CD RW Drive Installed 2 7 Components on Right Side with Diskette Drive Installed 0 2 8 User Guide iii Evo Notebook N160 Series Contents Back Panels ges advace gota eta ei ts acd See dara 2 9 Components on Back 20000 eee 2 9 Underside canecas dade d ne Ge Ed whe 2 10 Components on Underside 2 10 QUIDO ki ccc accegd boat et acca hates 2 11 QuikDock Features 0 0 0000 cee eee 2 11 3 Using Your Notebook Power Ont 0 eo cerr cce ote cee eee eee eee es 3 2 Plugging and Unplugging AC Power 3 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 3 4 Using Battery Power 00 0 0008 3 6 Optimizing Processor Speed 04 3 8 TouchPad see den ete Ghee See aoe Ro eae 3 9 Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse 3 9 Tapping and Double Tapping 3 10 Bdge Motion cts casa cla visa eda eee cha wes 3 12 Display Options 2 0 0 0 0 0 e eee eee eee 3 13 Ch
114. t a locking device such as a Kensington lock into the security slot 2 Turn the locking device clockwise 90 degrees To remove the locking device turn the locking device counter clockwise 90 degrees and remove the device from the slot Power On Password You can set a power on password that will secure the information you store on the hard disk When turning on your Notebook this password must be entered before you can access your files Setting the Password To set the power on password complete the following steps 1 Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook 2 After the Compaq logo is displayed a cursor is shown in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds While the cursor is visible press the F10 key User Guide 3 21 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook CAUTION F10 Setup is for experienced users only Changing settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook CAUTION Write down your password and store it in a secure location If you forget or lose your password a Compaq service technician must reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files 3 From the Main option on the menu bar use the arrow keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key Y Tip Pressing the F9 key at any point within the setup returns your S Notebook to the default settings 4 Set your personal password and press the Enter
115. t eject the disc from the drive manually If you need to eject a disc when the power is off complete the following steps to eject the disc manually 1 Make sure the power is off and any external power sources are disconnected 2 Insert a small rod or pin such as a paper clip approximately 1 16 inch in diameter and at least 3 8 inch in length into the Manual Eject Hole and push firmly as shown in the figure above 3 Remove the disc from the tray 4 Gently push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place 5 4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Modular Media Bay Your new Notebook provides you with the ability to interchange drives CD DVD CD RW DVD CD RW or diskette drive using a drive swapping design called a modular media bay Using the Modular Media Bay See also Components on Underside in Chapter 2 of this guide to locate the modular media bay release switch To change the drive in the modular media bay follow the instructions provided for your operating system Windows XP Home To switch from one drive to another complete the following steps 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray The devices that are installed display 2 Select the device to be removed 3 A message appears telling you that the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Slide and hold the modular media bay release switch toward
116. talled Battery Compartment Diskette Eject Button Removable Diskette Drive in Modular Media Bay A diskette drive is available on selected models User Guide 2 9 Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Back Panel Take a look at the back of your Notebook This is where you connect external hardware such as a printer or external monitor This is also where the microphone and the headphone jacks are located See also Installing Hardware Devices in Chapter 4 of this guide for more information on attaching external devices Components on Back Ethernet Port External Monitor VGA Port Modem Port 1394 Port USB Port AC Adapter Connector USB Port Headphone Jack S Video Port Microphone Jack Printer Parallel Port Available on selected models 2 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance Underside Here s what is on the underside of your Notebook This is where the memory compartment the battery release switch and the modular bay release switch are located QY Tip Before calling Compaq Customer Support you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook Components on Underside Memory Compartment Modular Media Bay Release Model and Serial Number sie Battery Release Switch QuikDock Port User Guide 2 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Your Notebook at a Glance See
117. tatic electricity from your fingers or other electrostatic conductors Handling drives and some other electrostatic sensitive components without first discharging static electricity could damage these components 1 4 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction Viewing or Printing a Guide on the CD For information about using the CD drive including instructions for inserting or removing a CD refer to Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive To view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD 1 Insert the Documentation Suite CD into the CD drive 2 Select a guide from the Documentation Suite menu 3 If Adobe Acrobat Reader information is displayed and you are asked to respond follow the instructions on the screen to accept the Adobe Acrobat Reader license agreement or to install Acrobat Reader 4 For information about closing Acrobat Reader or using it to view or print a document on the Documentation Suite CD click the Help button near the top of the Adobe Acrobat Reader window Did you know Acrobat Reader is a software application that enables you to view and print the documents on the Documentation Suite CD You may also need Acrobat Reader to view and print some documents available on the Internet User Guide 1 5 Evo Notebook N160 Series Introduction Symbols and Graphics Symbols The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the electronic document
118. tebook for a lower connected to an resolution See the external monitor solution for Display only fills part of the screen for more details User Guide 8 15 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Battery and Power Battery gauge is not accurate Battery charging indicator does not display and battery does not charge Battery charge does not last as long as expected Battery needs calibrating Battery is at the end of its life Battery was exposed to temperature extremes Battery is not fully drained Battery was exposed to extreme temperatures Battery has partially self discharged Calibrate the battery See Calibrating the Battery in this guide for details Allow time for the battery to return to room temperature Replace the battery See Recycling the Battery in this guide for battery recycling information Keep the battery within the recommended temperature ranges See Battery Care in this guide Calibrate the battery See Calibrating the Battery in this guide Keep the battery within the recommended temperature ranges See Battery Care in this guide Recharge the battery 8 16 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Battery charge does not last as long as expected Your Notebook has entered the Low Battery state but it Power Management is disabled Battery is at the en
119. th rewind and smooth fast forward Mutes the audio if it is checked Allows you to use the directional buttons just as you would the mouse button or Tab key The arrows represent clockwise from top Navigate right Navigate down Navigate left Center Select or Enter The numeric keypad provides you with a method of selecting numbers This is more likely to be used while playing a video CD than a DVD disc Any time that you enter a numeric value click the corresponding key on the numeric keypad and then click the check mark to accept that number Displays all of the menus available Root Audio Language Subtitles and so on on the DVD disc currently being played and allows you to select a menu to navigate Opens a submenu showing you all of the titles available on the DVD disc currently being played and allows you to select a new title to play back Opens a submenu showing you the chapter currently being played You can select another chapter from this menu 5 16 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Displays the subtitle menu If multiple language subtitles are available use this menu to select your choice When available selects the angle to view from a list of optional angles If Zoom is already active returns to normal view Pan the view around the screen to change the view WinDVD automatically remembers the last viewed location of a DVD Links to the Internet
120. the SpeedStep icon in the system tray and select your desired settings User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Note The SpeedStep Automatic mode allows the system to monitor the percentage of CPU usage and changes the speed based on that percentage To use this feature change the AC power and battery power to Automatic TouchPad In this section you ll learn how to select click and double click with the TouchPad E Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse Tapping and Double Tapping E Edge Motion ie See also Preventive Maintenance in Chapter 7 of this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean See also Installing Hardware Devices in Chapter 4 of this guide to learn how to attach an external mouse Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse Just like the mouse the TouchPad lets you draw lines or point to items on the Windows desktop Try dragging the pointer across the screen by gently dragging your finger across the TouchPad User Guide 3 9 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Left Click To left click press the Left TouchPad button It is located directly below the TouchPad The Left TouchPad button works as the select or drag button To double click an item move the pointer over the item and press the Left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession Right Click The Right TouchPad button works as the context menu or special dra
121. the Start button on the Windows taskbar The Windows Start menu is displayed Click My Computer The My Computer dialog box is displayed The drive designation for each drive in your computer is displayed in the right pane of the My Computer dialog box For example if your hard drive is displayed under Hard Disk Drives as Local Disk C then C is the drive designation of your hard drive Close the My Computer window User Guide 3 19 Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook Note Your Notebook is equipped with a modular media bay that allows you to swap storage drives CD DVD CD RW DVD CD RW or diskette drive in your Notebook CD DVD CD RW DVD CD RW or diskette drives are available only on selected models Refer to Modular Media Bay in Chapter 5 of this guide for information on swapping the drive Using the Diskette Drive To insert a diskette into the diskette drive hold the diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing toward the drive and gently slide the diskette into the drive To remove a diskette press the Eject button on the diskette drive Security This section will cover E Using the Security Slot HM Power On Password Using the Security Slot To use the security slot found on the back of your Notebook complete the following steps 3 20 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Using Your Notebook 1 Inser
122. this section Helpful Hints E Finding Solutions Quickly User Guide 8 1 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Helpful Hints If you encounter minor problems with your Notebook display or software refer to the following list of general suggestions before taking further action E Ensure that your Notebook is plugged into the AC adapter and that the adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet E Ensure that your Notebook is turned on and the Power light or icon is lit Adjust the brightness and contrast controls of the display E Remove any diskettes from the diskette drive before turning on your Notebook Check the vents to be sure they are clear of obstructions dust or debris Be sure the location and position of your Notebook is not causing the Notebook to overheat Use your Notebook only on a solid flat surface not on your lap Finding Solutions Quickly To help you find a solution quickly see the Solution Tables section The information in the tables is divided into three columns 1 Symptom Describes the symptom or warning that indicates a problem 2 Problem lIdentifies one or more reasons why the symptom occurred 3 Solution Describes how you should try to fix the problem If the listed solution does not fix your problem try another solution for the symptom or try the solution a second time User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions If a proble
123. tings click the slider and drag it to the right until the Maximum setting is reached Click OK and close the Control Panel window 8 38 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cursor does not TouchPad has been Windows XP Home respond set up to interpret Adjust the TouchPad TouchPad taps as settings ee andlig d 1 On the taskbar a nse click the Start Jysimeni button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware 4 Click Mouse 5 Click the Touch tab 6 Clear the Tap to click check box 7 To adjust the PalmCheck Settings press and hold down the left TouchPad button as you drag the Palm Check slider and drag to the Maximum setting 8 Click OK User Guide 8 39 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Memory and PC Cards Insufficient memory message is displayed All available memory is used by open programs and memory is needed for the desired task Close one or more programs and retry If this does not solve the problem restart Windows to recover additional memory Your Notebook does not recognize the PC Card PC Card is not fully inserted in the slot or is upside down The PC Card device driver is not installed PC Card may not be supported by Windows Remove the card and gently reinsert it Refer to the manufacturer s documentation for details Install the device driver Refer
124. to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact the PC Card manufacturer Review the PC Card packaging to verify that the PC Card is compatible or contact the manufacturer directly User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts Some of these terms are used in this guide 1394 port A type of connector for plugging in peripherals such as video cameras with extremely fast data transfer rates The 1394 standard synchronizes audio and video files by delivering data at a guaranteed rate in real time See also peripheral A Acrobat Reader Software created by Adobe Systems that allows you to view an electronic document with the exact layout intended by the author The Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web site See also software anti virus software A program that detects and in many cases repairs the damage caused by a computer virus application Software installed on a computer See also program backup Copy of a file that is kept in case the original is lost or damaged Backups can be kept on the hard disk a diskette an LS Compaq drive or even a CD bit The smallest possible piece of computer information a single digit See also digital User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Glossary boot To start or restart the computer During the startup proc
125. torage requirements NiMH Battery If your Notebook uses a NiMH nickel metal hydride battery and you will not be using your Notebook for a long period of time more than two weeks E Use your Notebook until the battery is drained completely E Remove the battery from your Notebook and store it separately User Guide 6 3 Evo Notebook N160 Series Caring for Your Battery Li Ion Battery If your Notebook uses a Li Ion lithium ion battery and you will not be using your Notebook for a long period of time more than two weeks Mm Use your Notebook until the battery is drained to 50 percent E Remove the battery and store it separately Tip For safety reasons when operating under AC Power Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed This ensures that you have a charged battery when you need it Tip Temperature plays an important role in recharging your battery To gain maximum capacity allow both the battery and your Notebook to cool to 68 F 20 C which is room temperature before recharging the battery Recycling the Battery G Tip You may store your battery within the following temperature s range 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 45 C To extend its operating life store the battery in a cool dry place In North America dispose of nickel metal hydride NiMH or lithium ion Li Ion batteries by taking advantage of the Compaq battery recycling program You will be provid
126. ts tab and click the appropriate buttons to adjust as necessary Click OK to exit both dialog boxes Windows XP Home To make adjustments to your display complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click the Appearance and Themes icon The Appearance and Themes dialog box is displayed Click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box is displayed Click the Settings tab Evo Notebook N160 Series 1700 Series Common Tasks 5 On the Settings tab click the Advanced button The Multiple Monitors and Radeon Mobility P AGP 4x Properties dialog box is displayed 6 Click the Displays tab 7 On the Displays tab click the right corner of the TV button 1 To change the brightness contrast or color saturation click the Attributes tab and then click and drag the sliders to the desired settings 1 To change the position and screen size click the Adjustments tab and click the appropriate buttons to adjust as necessary 8 Click OK to exit both dialog boxes Switching Between Displays You can switch between your television and your display or external monitor by pressing Fn F3 The order in which they change is Display External Monitor Display and External Monitor S Video Anti Virus Software Did you know Compaq provides anti virus scanning and free software updates for one year through an Internet connection
127. u still have trouble printing refer to the instructions that came with your specific printer model Q How do I know how much battery power I have A See the Battery Status icon in the System tray on the Windows taskbar See also Battery Care in Chapter 6 of this guide for more information on charging the battery User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Questions About Upgrades Q Can I download upgrades from the Compag Internet site A Yes You can download Compaq upgrades called Softpaqs such as video drivers diagnostics and flash ROM at www compag com support files Note You must know your Notebook model and serial numbers located on the underside of your Notebook Q Where do I get information about memory upgrades A See the following Web site www directplus compag com Error Messages Error messages are displayed on the screen to alert you when problems occur and when your input is required to resolve a problem Q I receive an Out of Memory message while a program is running What s wrong A Your Notebook operating system resources are low Close one or more programs to recover resources Note You may have to restart your Notebook to completely recover Windows memory Q I receive hard disk error messages What is wrong A A hard disk error message is displayed when part of the hard disk has failed The hard drive can be restored by using the Scan
128. uide 7 9 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Deleting Stored Files To free hard disk space remove unused files stored on your hard disk by completing these steps 1 Double click the My Computer amp icon on your Windows desktop 2 Right click the disk that you want to free space on 3 Click Properties then click Disk Cleanup on the General tab 4 Select the files you want to remove by clicking the adjacent check boxes 5 Click OK to confirm your request and then click OK to start the deletion process 7 10 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventative Maintenance Defragmenting Your Hard Drive The Disk Defragmenter utility rearranges files and unused space on your hard disk so that programs can run faster CAUTION Plug your Notebook into AC Power before defragmenting the hard drive CAUTION Do not turn off the Notebook during the defragmentation process Did you know Defragmenting your Notebook on a regular basis optimizes the speed of your Notebook To defragment your hard drive complete the following steps 1 Click Start Programs and then Accessories 2 Click System Tools then Disk Defragmenter A dialog box prompting you to select the drive you want to defragment is displayed 3 Select the drive you want to defragment 4 Click OK to begin defragmenting your selected hard drive User Guide 7 11 Evo Notebook N160 Series Preventativ
129. up menu are the most commonly used commands that relate to the item you right clicked See also right click sleep mode A low power state that saves electricity when the computer is not in use software The invisible code stored in digital bits and bytes It consists of a set of instructions that tell the hardware what tasks to perform See also digital and program User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series 15 Glossary surge protector A device that protects a computer from fluctuations in power A surge protector regulates the flow of electricity to the computer and prevents high voltage surges from damaging the equipment SXGA Super Extended Graphics Array A video display standard that provides a screen resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels See also pixel T taskbar See also Windows taskbar U upload To send information to another computer on the Internet UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply A device that provides a short term backup power supply as well as surge protection URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a Web site such as www compaq com USB port Universal Serial Bus port A connector for plugging in multiple ultra high speed peripherals USB ports are gradually replacing serial ports and parallel ports and eliminating the need for so many connectors and cables Multiple USB peripherals can be linked together in a chain to share the same port See also shareware par
130. wn press and hold down the Power O button until your Notebook turns off Use keypad on the external keyboard or unplug the external keyboard to use internal keypad feature Press the Fn or Shift key while pressing the Num Lk key to turn Num Lock off Wipe the TouchPad different location be cleaned with a damp cloth while typing and wipe it dry User Guide 8 33 Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cursor does not respond TouchPad needs to be cleaned The TouchPad sensitivity settings may need adjustment Wipe the TouchPad with a damp cloth and wipe it dry Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Restore default TouchPad settings 1 On the taskbar click the Start button and point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel and double click Mouse 3 Click the Touch tab and then the Defaults button 4 Click OK and close the Control Panel window 8 34 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cursor does not respond The TouchPad sensitivity settings may need adjustment Windows XP Home Restore default TouchPad settings 1 On the taskbar click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware 4 Click Mouse 5 Click the Touch tab 6 Click the Defaults button 7 Click OK User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Cursor does not respond Program in use has stopped resp
131. y 004 5 5 Audio CDs and Video Discs 0 5 7 Playing Audio CDs 0 0 0 0 eee eee 5 7 Playing Non DVD Video Discs 5 9 DVDS s 63 50434 rayame diaadte sta a e EAER cd 5 10 Using the DVD Player 0 5 10 On Screen Controls 0 0 0 0 00 cee eee 5 11 Setting the Play Features 5 16 Playing a DVD Movie on a TV 5 17 Identifying Your DVD Region Setting 5 18 Video Display Options 2 0000s 5 20 Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel 5 20 Zooming the View 0 ce eee eee eee 5 20 CD RW Basics 0 0 0 eee eee 5 21 Installing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and DirectCD os ci yen tsean eta E a 5 21 Using Roxio Easy CD Creator5 5 22 Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors 5 28 Accessing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 User Information 0000000 5 29 v Evo Notebook N160 Series Contents 6 Caring for Your Battery Battery Care oi sc 5 sep eed eee ee eee ete e es 6 2 Using the Battery 0 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee 6 2 Storing the Battery 0 0 0 0 0 0002 6 3 Recycling the Battery 004 6 4 Battery Calibration 0 0 0 0 cece eee ee eee 6 5 Calibrating the Battery 00 6 5 Maximizing Battery Operating Time 6 8 Fixing a Low Battery Condition 6 9 Power Management
132. your Notebook by pressing CTRL ALT DEL keys simultaneously or hold down the Power button until your Notebook turns off Verify that the program is certified by Microsoft refer to program packaging for this information If program is Microsoft certified then see the next problem When drive activity stops remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the startup process 8 20 User Guide Evo Notebook N160 Series Solutions Illegal Operation has Occurred error System files may have been damaged Insert a boot diskette or Windows Startup diskette to restart your Notebook Configuration file may be corrupted Insert an emergency diskette that has been created for your operating system in the diskette drive 1 Restart your Notebook This task rebuilds the system files on your hard drive 2 Restart your Notebook If possible save all data close all Evo Notebook N160 Series message is programs and displayed restart your Notebook User Guide 8 21 Solutions Mass Storage Did you know Mass Storage media include CDs CD RWs DVDs DVD CD RWs diskettes and the hard disk CD DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start DVD Player performance is poor when running other programs simultaneously The disc is inserted improperly The DVD drive takes longer to start because it must determine the type

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