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Compaq 1800 Series Laptop User Manual

1. nc iia i iaai a 1 2 8 1 2 Glossary MEME 1 2 I dL 1 2 Hense 1 2 Understanding Your Service and Support Options 1 3 Comments about this Guide essent netten nennen 1 3 CHAPTER 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections 2 1 Front of Your Mobile Internet PC 2 2 Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet 2 5 Internet Zone BUUONS i012 Sse a Dei e pd du 2 5 Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons 2 7 Disabling and Enabling the Internet Zone Buttons 2 7 Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC 2 8 Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC 2 9 Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC 2 10 Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PC nr 2 11 ii Table of Contents Inserting the Battery sine 2 12 Removing the Battery 3 1 hu lon doe edP ie Re 2 13 Charging the Battery vic ees eerte erect ertet reden ee a 2 13 Battery Charging TIME issena rte RE eei ia 2 13 Spare or Extra Batteries 2 13 Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power 2 14 Unplugging the Computer from AC Power 2 14 CHAPTER 3
2. 2 Gently push the card into the slot If the computer is turned on the computer automatically configures the PC Card and beeps when the card is ready to use Ly NOTE Your 1800 Series notebook will only accept one PC Card of any type at one time 4 CAUTION Do not force the card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Inserting a PC Card Upgrading Your Mobile Internet 6 5 Removing a PC Card If your computer is turned on click on the PC Card S icon on the Windows Taskbar to stop card activity before you remove the card A popup window prompts you to remove the card Then follow these steps to remove the PC Card 1 Push in on the recessed PC Card Eject button to extend it 2 Push the extended button back into the unit The PC Card pops out and if the computer is turned on the computer will beep 3 Gently grasp the card and pull it out completely Ejecting a PC Card 6 6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Compaq Compatible PC Cards Internet PCs are compatible with many PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards on the market today Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact your PC Card manufacturer for information The Compaq Web site lists many compatible PC Cards www compaq com athome support serv NOTE Before buying a non Compaq PC Card check the documentation that comes with it to be sure it conforms to standards set by the PCMCIA Using Network PC
3. Disqplay Disqplay is turned on Track A CD is inserted The first two digits indicate the track number the next four digits indicate the time left playing in the track If the Track Time display is blinking the CD is paused Disqplay only Mobile Internet PC Features 3 7 Using the Function Keys Use the function keys on the keyboard to perform repeated tasks quickly The function keys are located on the top row of the keyboard The Fn key activates a function key It is located in the lower left area of the keyboard To use a function key press the Fn key at the same time you press a function key amp M 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ELM LLLI LLLA LL o oon o Xs MO ER M OB i caps A 5 D F G H LE NE M E ES N ee A 2 NE cA VE N lt gt E um es qpuu B Mw cn t ON ew al ae ee eee ee 4 mt Function Keys and Fn Key 3 8 Mobile Internet PC Features User Programmable Keys The F1 and F2 keys can also be set up to open your most often used software thereby saving you time from having to locate these programs every time you want to use them Refer to the Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Key
4. The information in this guide is subject to change without notice COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OFTHIS MATERIAL This guide contains information protected by copyright No part of this guide may be photocop ied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the U S A Brazil Canada Japan Korea Singapore Taiwan and the U K Compaq and Presario are registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respec tive companies 120223 001 IL Including Model Specific Features Upgrade Information COMPAQ Mobile Internet PC Features Guide 1800 Series Purchase Date Store Name Computer Model No Computer Serial No Table of Contents i Contents CHAPTER 1 Using This Guide Text CONVENTIONS c c rec ctione tnde nn nd ere ev tette 1 1 Special Messages
5. PC Cards come in three different sizes Type 1 Type II and Type III PC Cards have the following things in common 2 standard bus sizes 16 bit PCMCIA or 32 bit CardBus 68 pin connectors e approximately the same size as a credit card but differences in thickness PC Cards are easy to install Other issues however especially software considerations can impact your ability to use them effectively The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA was formed in 1989 to set industry standards for the use of PC Card technology PCMCIA represents more than 500 companies in the computer industry As a member of PCMCIA s Board of Directors and Executive Committee Compaq is a driving force in the PC Card industry PC Card Types PC Card types vary as follows e Type I cards are usually memory cards and are the thinnest at 3 3 mm II cards such as modem cards 5 0 mm thick cards typically hard disk drives are the thickest at 10 5 mm e Extended Type I Type II and Type III PC Cards are the same height and width as standard size PC Cards They have added length or thickness at one end so they can accommodate external connectors or wireless PC Card antennas 6 4 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card into your computer complete the following steps 1 Guide the PC Card label side up through the lower door of the Card slot
6. click the Adjustments tab Click the OK button to exit out of the Advanced menu and the Display Properties menu Mobile Internet PC Features 3 15 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 e Display e External Monitor e Display and External Monitor e TV Out Introducing Your SuperDisk Drive available on select models Your SuperDisk formerly known as LS 120 drive is a 3 5 inch diskette drive capable of storing up to 120 megabytes MB of information It delivers highly effective file transfer backup and storage capacity while maintaining compatibility with current 1 44 MB diskette SuperDisk is the perfect technology to use for large graphic files project and file management Internet downloads digital photo libraries large presentations video and audio files and much more It is the perfect device to store large amounts of data without using all the storage capacity on your hard drive Features of Your SuperDisk Drive The SuperDisk drive is designed to read write and format the following sizes of diskettes e 720 kilobytes KB e 1 44MB e 120MB Key features of the SuperDisk drive include the following e Storage capacity of 120 MB of data on a single 3 5 inch diskette a capacity increase of more than 83 times the capacity of the standard 3 5 inch diskette e Motorized diskette ejection pr
7. 17 Manually Ejecting a Diskette If you need to eject a diskette when the power is off complete the following steps to manually eject the diskette 1 Make sure the power is off and any external power sources are disconnected 2 Insert a metal rod 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 below The diskette should pop out of the SuperDisk drive Manually Ejecting a Diskette 3 Remove the diskette from the drive If the diskette does not eject contact your local Compaq authorized dealer reseller or service provider 3 18 Mobile Internet PC Features Creating a Startup SuperDisk Diskette You can start your computer from the SuperDisk drive which is your A drive if you have a diskette containing the necessary system files To create a Startup SuperDisk diskette you must copy the Windows system files to the diskette Copying system files does not erase files already saved to the diskette To create a Startup SuperDisk diskette complete the following steps Turn on your computer if it is not already turned on Insert a SuperDisk diskette From the Windows desktop double click the My Computer amp icon Right click the 31 2 Floppy A amp y icon then select Format Select 120 3 MB for the Capacity Select Copy system files only for the Format type SU mos d Click the Sta
8. Headphone Jack Available on select models 2 10 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the back panel of your computer Back Panel of Your Computer Back Panel Components Mouse Keyboard Port TV Out Connector AC Adapter Connector VGAPort Printer Parallel Port Serial Port Port Replicator Connector USB Port Fan Vent Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 11 Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the bottom of your computer Bottom of Your Computer Bottom Components Pop Up Feet Memory Compartment Serial Number Speaker Ports 2 12 Introducing Your Mobile Internet Inserting the Battery To insert your battery into the battery compartment complete the following steps 1 Push down on the battery compartment door to remove the door Inserting the Battery 2 Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the label side turned up NOTE Only Compaq 1800 Series Mobile Internet PC batteries should be installed in your computer 3 Close the battery compartment door by gently pushing up on the door until it snaps into place Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 13 Removing the Battery To remove the battery complete the following steps 1 Save your files 2 Ifthe AC adapter is not connected turn off your computer 3 Remov
9. ITU See International Telecommunications Union J jack headphone 2 9 microphone 2 9 K K56flex 4 1 keyboard 2 2 Instant Answer 2 6 Instant E Commerce 2 6 Instant E Mail 2 5 Instant Internet 2 5 Instant Search 2 5 My Presario 2 5 numeric keypad 3 4 Online MarketPlace 2 6 Retail Central 2 6 L lights AC adapter 2 3 capslock 2 3 status 3 5 mapping a network drive 5 7 memory adding 6 1 compartment 2 11 illustration 6 2 installing 6 2 specifications 6 1 messages printer offline 5 6 Mobile Internet 2 2 model number 2 2 Index 3 modem 4 1 56K 4 1 cable 2 1 data fax 4 1 identifying 4 1 properties 4 1 My Presario 2 5 N name computer 5 3 user 5 3 workgroup 5 3 network configuring 5 1 hardware installation 5 1 hardware requirements 5 1 icon 5 2 installing protocols 5 2 setting up 5 1 network interface adapter 5 1 Network Neighborhood 5 7 network printer connecting to 5 6 numeric keypad 3 4 P password 5 3 PC cards 6 3 CardBus 6 3 card specific device driver 6 8 Compaq Netelligent PC Card 6 6 compatible 6 6 compatible network cards 6 6 configuring 6 7 definition 6 3 eject button 2 9 enablers 6 8 inserting 6 4 network cards 6 6 removing 6 5 slot 2 9 software 6 7 6 8 4 typeI 6 3 type 6 3 type 6 3 types 6 3 PCMCIA See PC Cards point to point connection 4 2 ports Ethernet 2 9 modem 2 9 mouse keyboard 2 10 printer parallel 2 10 serial 2 10 s
10. button The Repeat All ALL icon will appear on the status display and the track will start playing 3 Press any button to stop the CD from repeating Mobile Internet PC Features 3 13 Setting Up Your TV Out Connection Your Mobile Internet PC comes with a composite TV Out connector on the back panel An S Video connector can be found on your optional port replicator With a TV Out connection you can do the following e Play games on a bigger screen such as your television e Watch DVD movies on TV rather than a computer monitor e Play a video clip for recording on a VCR Connecting and Enabling TV Out To connect your computer and your television you will need a composite video cable RCA cable to plug into your TV VCR or other device These cables can be purchased in a retail TV store or a computer store To connect and enable TV Out complete the following steps 1 Before connecting your computer to your television turn on your computer 2 When you reach the Windows desktop connect your computer and your television with a composite video cable Right click the Windows desktop Click Properties Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button Click the Displays tab Click the green corner of the TV field box to enable TV Out TV Out is enabled if the button next to Primary is blue Dde JON oM Bes 8 Click the OK button to exit the Advanced menu and the Display Properties menu NOTE At th
11. recommended that you create a special folder for these files and share only that folder This feature provides the flexibility of allowing file sharing while keeping secure all other programs and sensitive files on your hard drive Creating a Shared Folder To create a shared folder on the hard drive complete the following steps 1 Double click the My Computer amp icon 2 Double click C or the letter that corresponds to your hard drive 3 On the window menu bar click File point to New and then click Folder New Folder is displayed in the window 4 Give the folder a name that indicates it is shared such as Shared Files 5 Move the files you wish to share into this folder Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5 5 Sharing a Folder To share the folder complete the following steps 1 m Locate the folder using Microsoft Windows Explorer Right click the folder name Click Sharing Click Shared As The folder name is displayed automatically in the Share Name box If you wish you may change the share name Type a comment in the Comment text box Typing a comment is optional Click the Access Type you wish to activate Read Only Others will only be able to read the files in the folder They will not be able to make changes to any files e Full Others on the network will have read and write access to the file or contents of the folder They will be able to change or possi
12. used in this guide Keyboard key names appear in bold type Home End Backspace Tab Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to perform a task appear in bold type with a plus between the key names Ctrl Home Drives appear as capital letters drive C Folder names appear with initial capital letters Favorites File names appear in italics with an initial capital letter Setup exe Command line statements appear in lower case bold type a install Names of icons appear in bold type followed by a picture of the icon My Computer S icon Menu items appear in bold type Programs Accessories 1 2 Using This Guide Special Messages The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide Y HINT Helpful hints that will make using your computer easier and faster Ly NOTE Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC CAUTION Failure to follow directions may result in equipment damage or loss of WARNING Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm or loss of life Locating Help Compaq provides you with several resources to help you learn about your Internet PC These resources include the following Glossary Computer terms that may be unfamiliar to you are identified in the glossary Index The index is a comprehensive list of the topics covered in this guide Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting section shows how to fix many common comp
13. 2 Click Map Network Drive The Drive text box automatically contains the next available drive letter 3 Click the down arrow located on the right side of the Path text box Select the path statement of the drive you wish to map Add the exact folder location to complete the path statement Your path statement should look similar to the following C My Documents Shared Files 4 Click the Reconnect at logon box If the folder is password protected you will be prompted for the password when you log onto the network 5 8 Connecting Your Mobile Internet to a Network Upgrading Your Mobile Internet 6 1 Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Adding More Memory Memory upgrades of 32 64 or 128 megabytes MB of random access memory RAM are available for your computer Contact your Compaq retailer seller or authorized dealer for information on memory or refer to your accessories catalog The memory specifications for your Mobile Internet PC are as follows e 144 SODIMMs small outline dual inline memory modules e SyncDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory 3 3 volt e PCI00 compliant only beginning this procedure make sure you are properly grounded discharged of static 2 CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before electricity by briefly touching a grounded unpainted metal object or surface Installing Memory Expansion Modules expanding memory The use of
14. 5 4 Creating a Shared Folder iere entree erc dente de 5 4 Sharing Folder ciini a e 5 5 Sharing Printers crece icc eimi gc m ee ete e ee 5 5 Setting Up Printer Sharing 5 5 Connecting to a Shared Printer 5 6 Disabling Printer Sharing 5 6 Mapping a Network Drive 5 7 CHAPTER 6 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Adding M re Memory 3 4 rri nii i eH Pe IH E ER E EI Pe EB ee 6 1 Installing Memory Expansion Modules 6 1 What Are PG Cards oed aed ect terree Fee i celere 6 3 PG Card aene nie trait i tu qaa a lr e sai 6 3 Inserting a PG Gard dee ette ue e ice HERR 6 4 Table of Contents Removing PC Card iii 6 5 Compaq Compatible PC Cards aae nennen nns 6 6 Using Network PC Cards nnns 6 6 PG Card Software n e n n n e n n e en n dics 6 7 Configuring PG Cards 6 7 Vendor Provided PC Card Software 6 8 Index vi Table of Contents Chapter 1 Using This Guide 1 1 Using This Guide Thank you for buying a Compaq Mobile Internet PC This Features Guide will help you to familiarize yourself with the features of your Internet PC as well as information on how to upgrade your computer Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the special text and messages used throughout this guide Text Conventions The examples below explain the specially formatted text
15. 6 connection speeds 4 2 connectors AC adapter 2 10 port replicator 2 10 TV out 2 10 D disabling printer sharing 5 6 diskette 3 15 3 16 1 44 MB 3 15 120MB 3 15 See SuperDisk 3 5 inch See 1 44 MB Index 2 720 3 15 drive 2 8 eject button 2 8 3 16 ejecting 3 16 formatting 3 19 handling 3 21 manually ejecting 3 17 storing 3 21 write protecting 3 18 diskette drive 3 15 display 2 2 display release latch 2 2 Disqplay buttons 3 10 data CDs 3 12 next track button 3 10 no disc message 3 11 on off button 3 10 play pause button 3 10 playing CDs 3 11 previous track button 3 10 repeat all 3 12 repeat track 3 12 stop button 3 10 turning off 3 9 using 3 9 download speeds 4 2 drives CD DVD 2 8 diskette 2 8 F fan vent 2 10 feet pop up 2 11 file sharing enabling 5 2 folders sharing 5 4 formatting a diskette 3 19 function keys using 3 7 H hard drive sharing 5 4 help 1 2 hibernation 3 1 hub 5 1 icons battery charging 3 6 battery charging status 2 4 battery gauge 3 6 Disqplay 2 4 3 6 network 5 2 PC card 6 5 power 3 6 power status 2 4 repeat 3 6 repeat all 3 6 sleep 3 6 sleep status 2 4 status display 3 6 track time 3 6 inserting the battery 2 12 Instant Answer 2 6 Instant E Commerce button 2 6 Instant E mail 2 5 Instant Internet Access 2 5 Instant Search 2 5 Intel VideoPhone compatibility with modem 4 1 International Telecommunications Union 4 1 Internet PC 2 2 Internet zone 2 5
16. Cards Your Internet PC can support many types of Ethernet based and Token Ring based network cards This support allows you to connect to other computers printers modems and the Internet The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started guide and the documentation that came with your network card will have more information about setting up to use a network or compatible network card Compaq Netelligent PC Card is one of the compatible network PC Cards you can use with your computer The Compaq Web site lists many compatible network cards www compaq com athome support serv note If your computer came with an integrated Ethernet controller you will not need a PC Card to connect to a network To determine whether you have an integrated Ethernet controller check the right panel of your computer to see if you have an Ethernet port Upgrading Your Mobile Internet 6 7 PC Card Software Some types of PC Cards require card specific device drivers Contact your PC Card manufacturer for additional information Configuring PC Cards The PC Card software needed to easily install and configure PC Cards in Windows is provided on your Internet PC You do not need to turn off your computer or initiate Sleep mode before inserting a PC Card When you insert a PC Card for the first time Windows identifies the new hardware and automatically determines the correct settings for the card to install the needed PC Card drivers You may be prompted to
17. Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC 3 1 Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly 3 1 Standard 3 1 Full Off Main Power Off Mode 3 2 Recovering from a Locked Program or System 3 2 Recovering from a Locked Program 3 2 Recovering from a Locked System s sss 3 3 Using the Numeric Keypad nnns 3 4 Using the Scroll occorre tet tetti cene ete reet ect teet 3 5 Understanding Your Computer Status Lights 3 5 Understanding Your Status Display 3 6 Using the Function Keys sse nnne 3 7 User Programmable Keys eite tette eterne Dee re endende 3 8 Adjusting The VollimB s eee t f er ehe Pie 3 9 Adjusting the Volume Using Windows 3 9 Table of Contents lii ADI To E nn on de Gad 3 9 Playing Audio CDs Using 3 11 Using Repeat e e 3 12 Using Repeat All tereti ertet 3 12 Setting Up Your TV Out Connection 3 13 Connecting and Enabling TV Out ss 3 13 Setting Up Your Television Format 3 14 Adjusting the Television Screen 3 14 Switching Between Displays ses
18. S based programs select No then click Next 5 Amessage appears reminding you to put it online before you try printing Click Next 6 Select the printer manufacturer and model and click Next NOTE If your printer manufacturer or model is not listed click Have Disk and follow the instructions shown 7 You may either accept the default printer name or change it If you want this to be the default printer select Yes then click Finish If you do not wish this to be the default printer select No then click Finish Disabling Printer Sharing You may occasionally find it necessary to restrict access to a shared network printer You can only disable printer sharing at the computer to which the printer is directly connected To disable printer sharing complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Printers 2 Right click the icon of the printer for which you wish to disable sharing Select Sharing 3 Select the Not Shared option then click OK Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5 7 Mapping a Network Drive D a HINT The Network Neighborhood 9 icon will not appear on the Windows desktop W until the network protocols are installed If you wish to automatically access a shared folder on another computer each time you turn on your computer and log onto the network complete the following steps 1 Right click the My Computer B icon
19. bly delete all the files in the shared folder Depends on Password You may designate a Read Only or a Full Access password Click OK Sharing Printers One of the advantages of installing a network is the ability to share expensive resources such as a printer Setting Up Printer Sharing To share a printer complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar click the Start button point to Settings then click Printers Right click the desired printer and select Sharing Select Shared As You may change the Share name add Comments and set a Password if desired Click OK In the Printers window an open hand holding the printer you shared on the network is displayed Close the Printers window 5 6 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Connecting to a Shared Printer To connect to a shared network printer complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Printers 2 Double click the Add Printer icon The Add Printer window is displayed Select Network Printer then click Next 3 To find the network printer click Browse The Browse for Printer window is displayed Select the printer you want to use then click OK The network printer path statement is displayed in the Add Printer window 4 If you would like to print from MS DOS based programs select Yes then click Next If you will not be printing from MS DO
20. cing the amount of power used by your computer With Disqplay you can e Insert an audio CD and it will automatically start playing e View the total playing time and number of tracks on an audio CD when it is stopped e View the track number and time remaining within the track e Fast forward or rewind within a CD track e Continuously repeat a track or repeat an entire disc once it has reached the end of the last track e Press a button except for Volume Up or Volume Down and your status display will light up for a few seconds so you can see the icons more clearly Disqplay will also turn itself off if your CD has stopped playing and no activity has occurred for a certain amount of time 3 10 Mobile Internet PC Features For a list of the buttons used to operate Disqplay please see the table below Button Functions Function Description Disqplay 4 Turns Disqplay on and off You must hold down the button for 1 On Off second to turn on or turn off Disqplay Previous Skips the CD to the previous track If you hold the button down for 1 Track second it will rewind through the song When the CD is paused pressing this button will start Repeat Track mode Next Skips the CD to the next track If you hold the button down for 1 Track second it will fast forward through the song that is playing When the CD is paused pressing this button will start Repeat All mode Play Starts or ends Play or Pause
21. ck OK The System Settings Change window is displayed Click Yes to restart your computer In the Microsoft Networking window complete the following steps a Enter a User name Your user name should be easy to remember since you will use it every time you log onto your network Enter a Password Typing a password is optional If you choose not to type a password leave the password box blank Click OK Document your user name and password for future reference Close the Control Panel window Repeat this procedure to add the next computer to the network 5 4 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Sharing Folders To prevent others on the network from accessing sensitive files on your computer you can set the access level on a folder by adjusting the shared files properties The shared properties can be changed to meet your file security needs CAUTION You should never share your Windows folder or any of its subfolders or files The accidental deletion of any Windows file can prevent your computer from operating properly If you choose to share your entire hard drive carefully consider the type of access you will allow File Security Microsoft Networking enables file sharing at the folder level that is all the files in a folder must be either shared or not shared You cannot share some files in a folder and keep others private at the same time If you want to share files on the network it is
22. d letters are typed in uppercase To turn Cap Lock on press the Caps Lock key Num Lock This feature is activated You can use the embedded keypad to enter numbers To turn on Num Lock mode press Fn NumLock Scroll Lock This feature is activated Text that takes up more than a full screen scrolls up the screen line by line To turn on Scroll Lock press the ScrLock key ID Mobile Internet PC Features Understanding Your Status Display The icons on your computer status display show what is happening in your computer If you press any of the buttons around the status display except the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons it will light up for a few seconds so that you can see the icons more clearly Icon Functions Function Icon Displays when Main power is on Disqplay will not play when your computer is turned on Battery Charging EB Your battery is charging Power Repeat The current track that is playing will be repeated once it ends Disqplay only Repeat The current CD that is playing will be repeated once it ends C gt ALL only The battery is inserted The amount of power remaining in the battery is displayed in 25 percent increments The battery gauge will start blinking when your battery has less than 10 percent of power remaining Sleep C The computer is in Sleep mode Display will not play when your computer is in Sleep mode Battery Gauge
23. e the battery compartment door by sliding it down 4 Use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out crush puncture or incinerate the battery or short the metal contacts Do not attempt 1 WARNING To reduce the risk of damage to the battery or personal injury do not to open or service the battery Charging the Battery Charge the battery by connecting your computer to AC power The battery receives a charge whether your computer is on or off and continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected The Battery Charging 0 icon is displayed when the battery is charging NOTE When you charge the battery the first time leave your computer plugged into the electrical outlet until the battery pack is fully charged and the Battery Charging icon is no longer displayed This measure ensures that your battery is completely charged Battery Charging Time Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery charge the type of battery and the activity of your computer while charging Spare or Extra Batteries To purchase extra batteries for your Compaq Internet PC contact an authorized dealer or the Compaq Web site at www compaq com athome 2 14 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power To connect your computer to AC power follow the instructions on the Compaq Hardware Setup poster Refer to the Government Approvals section of the Mobile Inter
24. ette it will be scanned for bad sectors after it is formatted Copy system files only Copies system files to a diskette that is already formatted without erasing the files on the diskette A diskette containing system files can be used to start your computer 5 Click the Start button Your computer will begin formatting the SuperDisk diskette A progress bar will indicate its completion status in percentage 3 20 Mobile Internet PC Features SuperDisk Copy Disk SuperDisk Copy Disk allows you to duplicate 1 44 MB diskettes and SuperDisk diskettes quickly and easily Insert the source diskette the diskette you wish to copy from into the SuperDisk drive From the Windows desktop double click the My Computer amp icon Right click the 3 Floppy A amp y icon then select SuperDisk Copy Disk Click the Start button Click Removable Drive A in the Copy from field and click the Start button 6 Click Removable Drive A in the Copy to field and click the Start button Your computer begins copying files from the source diskette UN de 7 When your computer prompts you remove the source diskette and insert the destination diskette the diskette you wish to copy to 8 Click OK Your computer begins writing files to the destination diskette 9 Click OK when the SuperDisk Copy Disk process is complete SuperDisk Accelerator available on select models SuperDisk Accelerator improves SuperDisk disk
25. ette performance for your SuperDisk drive SuperDisk uses a portion of your hard drive referred to as the Staging Area to temporarily store files before transferring them to the SuperDisk diskette This allows you to continue working on your computer as soon as the files are copied to the Staging Area Enabling and Disabling the SuperDisk Accelerator You have the ability to enable and disable the Staging Area of the SuperDisk Accelerator To enable the Staging Area complete the following steps 1 Right click the SuperDisk Accelerator icon on the Windows Taskbar If the Staging Area is disabled the Staging Disabled option will be checked 2 Click Staging Enabled Mobile Internet PC Features 3 21 To disable the Staging Area complete the following steps 1 Right click the SuperDisk Accelerator icon on the Windows Taskbar If the Staging Area is enabled the Staging Enabled option will be checked 2 Click Staging Disabled SuperDisk Accelerator Icon The SuperDisk Accelerator icon is located in you Windows Taskbar SuperDisk Accelerator icon changes color during different SuperDisk activity states The following table describes what each color represents SuperDisk Accelerator Icon Colors Color Light gray disk yellow shutter Description The Staging Area is enabled No SuperDisk write activity is taking place Files folders are being transferred to the SuperDisk diskette with the Staging Area e
26. is time the display on your television may be rolling To correct this problem you must set your TV format 3 14 Mobile Internet PC Features Setting Up Your Television Format To properly view images you must set your computer to your country s standard for television transmission To do this complete the following steps 1 SOF 095 c gy Right click the Windows desktop Click Properties Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button Click the Displays tab Click the top right corner of the TV field box Click the Format tab Make sure Select by country is selected Scroll to find your country then select it Click the OK button to exit the Advanced menu and the Display Properties menu If your computer 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 Adjusting the Television Screen After you have enabled your television you may need to adjust the size or location of your screen To make adjustments to your screen complete the following steps 1 Oy Right click the Windows desktop Click Properties Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button Click the Displays tab Click the top right corner of the TV field box a To change the brightness contrast or color saturation click the Attributes tab b Tochange the position and screen size
27. make simple setup choices Once you have completed setup for a PC Card each time you insert that card Windows remembers the correct settings and configures it automatically Depending on the card and the version of PC Card software you are using you may have to turn on PC Card drivers or install device drivers Your computer features easy to follow popup windows to guide you through the process 6 8 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Vendor Provided PC Card Software PC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software Card specific device driver If needed install a card specific device driver in Windows It is important to be certain you are installing only a card specific device driver Installing the wrong software can limit the card s ability to work properly If diskettes are not clearly labeled or the instructions are unclear call your PC Card vendor for more specific information Direct or point enabler An enabler is proprietary software which means it is designed to support only the card it comes with An enabler can prevent your computer from working with other PC Cards When an enabler is used you lose the benefits of your existing PC Card software You lose features such as Power Management Sleep Hibernation support for other PC Cards and the ability to hot plug to insert cards without restarting your computer Enabler software should only be installed by an experienced user In fact an enabler is
28. mode In combination with other Pause buttons this button will start Repeat Track or Repeat All mode Stop EM Stops the CD playing Volume e Turns down the volume of the CD Down Volume Turns up the volume of the CD Pressing the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons at the same time will turn on and turn off the mute feature Mobile Internet PC Features 3 11 Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay To play an audio CD using Disqplay press the Disqplay On Off 27 button for 1 second to turn on Disqplay then insert the CD into the CD drive The CD will automatically start playing Use the CD control buttons to navigate the CD If there is no CD in the CD drive a No Disc message will appear on the status display No Disc Message 3 12 Mobile Internet PC Features If there is a data non audio CD in the CD drive a Data CD message will appear on the status display Disqplay will not run data CDs Data CD Message Using Repeat Track To continuously repeat a track complete the following steps 1 While the track is playing press the Play Pause Pll button 2 Press the Previous Track 4 button The Repeat icon will appear on the status display and the track will start playing 3 Press any button to stop the track from repeating Using Repeat All To continuously repeat a CD complete the following steps 1 While the track is playing press the Play Pause Pll button 2 Press the Next Track gt
29. nabled The color progressively turns to gray as the Brown ER data is written to the diskette You can place your cursor over the icon to display the amount of data transfer remaining A file was successfully saved to a SuperDisk diskette and the file Yellow disk remains open Light gray disk T black shutter The Staging Area is disabled Handling and Storing Diskettes CAUTION Do not ship or move your computer with a SuperDisk diskette in the drive The diskette mechanism locks in place when a diskette is ejected to ensure the drive PA will sustain no damage during shipping or moving The mechanism remains unlocked and subject to damage when a diskette is loaded Use the cases provided with your SuperDisk diskettes for storing and transporting the diskettes 3 22 Mobile Internet PC Features Learning About Your Modem 4 1 Chapter 4 Learning About Your Modem Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K V 90 data fax modem Before using your modem to connect to the Internet you must establish an account with an Internet service provider ISP If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem please refer to the digital modem features guide Performance Features Your modem has several features that significantly enhance its performance These features include the following 56K ITU V 90 compliant Your modem is ready to operate using the International Telecommunications Union V 90 standard e K56flex complian
30. net PC Reference Manual for worldwide power cord information Unplugging the Computer from AC Power When your computer does not have a charged battery you should save your work and turn off the computer before unplugging it from AC power When a charged battery is in the computer you can simply unplug it from AC power The computer automatically switches to battery power WARNING Make sure you can easily reach the electrical outlet Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when you want to disconnect power from your computer Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical outlet WARNING Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one will accidentally step on or trip over them Do not pull on a cord or cable When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug 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 computer Chapter 3 Mobile Internet PC Features 3 1 Mobile Internet PC Features Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC To turn on your computer press the Power button which is located at the top of the keyboard Turning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Standard Off Mode To turn off your computer properly complete the following steps 1 Save any work you want to keep by clicking the File menu then clicking Save If the Save As window is displayed
31. non Compaq memory modules may cause potential i CAUTION It is recommended that you use Compaq memory modules when warranty issues To properly install memory modules complete the following steps 1 Turn off your computer using the Windows shutdown process CAUTION If you enter Hibernation mode instead of turning off your computer when adding memory you will lose data 2 Disconnect all power sources and external hardware from your computer 6 2 Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Remove the battery from its compartment 4 Turn your computer over and locate the memory compartment door 5 Usea Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the memory compartment door 6 Remove the memory compartment door 7 Slide and lock the memory expansion module in place when inserting the memory module Excessive pressure can damage the memory CAUTION When installing memory expansion modules apply gentle even pressure module is not seated you may see memory error messages or your computer may not LS NOTE Make sure the memory module is properly seated and snapped into place If it recognize the memory module Installing the Memory Expansion Module 8 Replace the memory compartment door 9 Reinsert the screw Upgrading Your Mobile Internet 6 3 What Are PC Cards PC Cards formerly known as PCMCIA Cards are removable devices that increase the storage or communications capability of your computer
32. ns You can set up your modem to call another modem directly This is known as a point to point connection During a direct modem to modem call the download and upload speeds are limited to 33 6 Kbps Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5 1 Chapter 5 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Your Compaq Internet PC may be equipped with a 10 100 Mbps network interface adapter and driver Refer to the Compaq Hardware and Software Setup poster for the exact location of the Ethernet connector Setting Up a Network You must physically connect the computers install the network protocols and enable file and print sharing Hardware Requirements To physically connect computers you must have the following e atleast two computers with RJ 45 Ethernet connectors e one 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub e Category 5 Ethernet cable per computer Hardware Installation Connect the computers by inserting the cable into the Ethernet connectors on each computer Refer to the hub manufacturer documentation for instructions on connecting the cables to the hub 5 2 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Installing the Network Protocols To install the necessary network protocols complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Network 5 icon 3 When the message Your network is not complete Do you want to continue is dis
33. or the computer stops responding Mobile Internet PC Features 3 3 Recovering from a Locked System Occasionally you may encounter a nonworking keyboard or a frozen screen To restart your computer complete the following steps 1 Press and hold down the Power button for at least four seconds This action will cause a manual shutdown 2 Press the Power button once to restart If your computer still does not restart complete the following steps 1 Remove the battery and unplug the AC power for at least 30 seconds 2 Reinsert the battery or reconnect AC power and press the Power button once to restart If files were open when the computer locked up ScanDisk a Microsoft Windows utility program will automatically run ScanDisk will determine if the improper shutdown caused any errors on the hard drive Errors may occur if the Microsoft Windows operating system was not able to properly close all files before the shutdown If no errors are found the restart process will continue If ScanDisk does detect errors follow the instructions shown to continue the restart process Work that was not saved prior to the lockup may be lost 3 4 Mobile Internet PC Features Using the Numeric Keypad To use the embedded numeric keypad press Fn NumLk This key combination switches the keys to numbers until you press Fn NumLk again When NumLock is activated the NumLock light is turned on You may also use the numeric keypad by
34. oviding easy operation e Faster transfer rate and access time than the 1 44 MB diskette drive delivering up to 5 times the performance when using a SuperDisk diskette 3 16 Mobile Internet PC Features Using Your SuperDisk Drive For optimum performance use Imation SuperDisk diskettes with your SuperDisk drive Inserting a Diskette To insert a 1 44 MB or SuperDisk diskette into the drive complete the following steps 1 Turn on your computer if it is not already turned on 2 Hold the diskette label side up and gently insert the diskette into the drive After you insert a diskette it will take a few seconds for the drive to read the diskette before you can use it NOTE The SuperDisk Drive Diskette Eject button is motorized and does not pop out after inserting a diskette Ejecting a Diskette Because the SuperDisk drive has a motorized Diskette Eject button your computer must be turned on to eject a diskette Do not turn off your computer until the diskette has been ejected The diskette will not eject if the computer is still writing to the diskette To eject a diskette complete the following steps 1 Push the Diskette Eject button The diskette will eject from the drive 2 Remove the diskette from the drive OR From the Windows desktop double click the My Computer amp icon 3 Right click the 31 Floppy A amp icon then select Eject The diskette will eject from the drive Mobile Internet PC Features 3
35. peaker 2 11 USB 2 10 VGA 2 10 power button 2 2 full off 3 2 main power off 3 2 turning off 3 1 turning on 3 1 print sharing enabling 5 2 printer connecting to a network 5 6 offline 5 6 printer sharing disabling 5 6 protocol IPX SPX 5 2 TCP IP 5 2 R restarting the computer 3 3 5 Scandisk 3 3 securing your computer security slot 2 8 serial number 2 11 serial numbers 1 3 share properties file 5 4 shared folder creating 5 4 sharing folders 5 4 hard drive 5 4 slots 2 9 security 2 8 speakers 2 2 startup diskette creating 3 18 status display 3 6 status lights 3 5 storage capacity 3 15 SuperDisk 2 8 3 15 3 16 copy disk 3 20 drive 2 8 features 3 15 SuperDisk Accelerator 3 20 disabling 3 20 enabling 3 20 icon 3 21 SuperDisk diskette creating a startup 3 18 T text conventions 1 1 touchpad 2 2 left button 2 2 right button 2 2 turning on and off your computer 3 1 TV out 3 13 adjusting television screen 3 14 connecting 3 13 displays 3 15 enabling 3 13 format 3 14 U upload speed 4 2 username 5 3 V 90 standard 4 1 4 2 volume adjusting 3 9 control 3 9 workgroup 5 3 write protecting 3 18 Index 5 6
36. played click Yes 4 In the Network window the Configuration tab is displayed a Click Add b Select Client and click Add Select Microsoft Select Client for Microsoft Networks then click OK e Select File and Print Sharing then click in both boxes to make check marks appear Click OK e 5 The Configuration tab in the Network window is displayed Click Add 6 In the Select Network Component Type window a Click Protocol b Click Add Select Microsoft Select IPX SPX compatible Protocol Click OK Click Add Click Protocol Click Add Select Microsoft Select TCP IP k Click OK e c Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network 5 3 7 Select the Identification Tab in the Network window and complete the following steps 11 a Enter a name for the computer This name must be unique different from the name of every other computer in the network The name may contain a maximum of 15 letters numbers and the following special characters 5 amp _ Do not use any blank spaces in the Computer name box Enter a Workgroup name If you would like all computers to have access to each other the Workgroup name must be the same for all of the computers on the network The name may contain a maximum of 15 letters numbers and the following special characters QG _ Do not use any blank spaces in the Workgroup name box Cli
37. pressing and holding the Fn key while using the embedded number keys on the notebook keyboard will not activate NumLock You must press the NumLock LS NOTE If an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected pressing Fn NumLk key on the external keyboard or numeric keypad to activate NumLock F12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d ous Lo Lux 1 O N e w E R T b ua 18 o8 POM i Er EN AMEN ZEN 7 1 s A 5 D F G H J K E Pon Here a Enter perpe pm T EC EJ EN pul AREA ES c EB bs A E N OCEN ce Numeric Keypad Mobile Internet PC Features 3 5 Using the Scroll Button If you are using a program that has a vertical scroll bar the scroll button beneath your touchpad will allow you to scroll up and down a page To change the function of the scroll button complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button from the Windows Taskbar Point to Settings then Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon Click the Button Actions tab Change the selection in the Rocker Switch column of the Buttons panel Understanding Your Computer Status Lights Status lights show what is happening in your computer Lights up when AC Adapter AC adapter is plugged in Caps Lock This feature is activated When use
38. rarely needed NOTE An enabler can disable your computer s ability to function with another PC Card As a precaution copy your important files to a diskette before installing an Ly enabler NOTE All Compag computers with PC Card slots already have PC Card software loaded Do not install vendor provided Card and Socket Services Index A AC adapter 2 1 AC power connecting 2 14 unplugging 2 14 access depends on password 5 5 file 5 4 full 5 5 read only 5 5 Add Printer Wizard 5 6 battery 2 1 charging 2 13 charging time 2 13 compartment 2 9 extra batteries 2 13 guage 2 4 buttons CD DVD eject 2 8 diskette eject 2 8 Disqplay on off 2 4 3 10 Instant E Mail 2 3 Instant Internet Access 2 3 Instant Search 2 3 Internet zone 2 5 left touchpad 2 2 mute 3 10 My Presario 2 3 next track 2 4 3 10 num lock 2 3 PC card eject 2 9 play pause 2 4 3 10 power 2 2 2 3 previous track 2 4 3 10 Index 1 right touchpad 2 2 scroll button 3 5 scroll lock 2 3 scroll up down 2 2 stop 2 4 3 10 volume down 2 4 3 9 3 10 volume up 2 4 3 9 3 10 category 5 Ethernet 5 1 CD DVD drive 2 8 manual eject hole 2 8 computer adjusting volume 3 9 back panel 2 10 bottom 2 11 connections 2 1 front 2 2 full off 3 2 left panel 2 8 main power off 3 2 name 5 3 password 5 3 right panel 2 9 scroll button 3 5 standard off 3 1 turning off 3 1 turning on 3 1 TV out 3 13 connecting to a network Printer 5
39. rt button The computer will begin to copy its system files to the diskette Once the files are copied to the diskette you will have a Startup SuperDisk diskette Write Protecting a Diskette The write protect tab on a standard 3 5 inch diskette or a SuperDisk diskette serves the purpose of not allowing you to save data to or delete data from the diskette The write protect tab functions the same way as on a standard 3 5 inch diskette If the hole is covered you can read and write to the diskette If the hole is open you can only read from the diskette Mobile Internet PC Features 3 19 Formatting a SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk diskettes are preformatted so you can use them immediately If you need to reformat a SuperDisk diskette complete the following steps 1 From the Windows desktop double click the My Computer amp icon Right click the 3 Floppy A amp icon then select Format Select 120 3 MB for the Capacity Select Quick Full or Copy system files only for the Format type Te 0p ES e Quick Deletes all the files from the disk but does not scan the disk for bad sectors The Quick format option only works on disks that have been previously formatted You should choose Quick format if you are sure that your diskette is not damaged e Full Prepares a diskette so that you can store information on it If the diskette has any files on it formatting will remove the files If you are formatting a 1 44 MB disk
40. s section in this guide for more information about programming the F1 and F2 keys The following keys have already been assigned Function Keys Function T Icon Description Keys FA User programmable favorite program launch key F2 User programmable favorite program launch key Switches between the display and external monitor in the following order e Display L1 2 e External Monitor e Display and External Monitor e TVOut F4 Sleep F7 Brightness control down F8 Brightness control up F9 1 CD or DVD play pause F10 CD or DVD stop F11 CD or DVD previous track F12 CD or DVD next track Mobile Internet PC Features 3 9 Adjusting the Volume You can change the speaker volume on your Internet PC Press the button to increase the volume Press the button to decrease the volume Pressing the and buttons at the same time will turn on and turn off the mute feature WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage reduce the speaker volume before putting on headphones Adjusting the Volume Using Windows To adjust the volume using Windows single click the Volume icon on the Windows Taskbar Use the slider bar to adjust the volume Click the Mute box to mute the volume Using Disqplay Your Compaq Internet PC features Disqplay technology Disqplay allows you to play CDs on your Internet PC while main power is turned off a convenient way to play CDs while greatly redu
41. s nnn 3 15 Introducing Your SuperDisk Drive available on select models 3 15 Features of Your SuperDisk Drive 3 15 Using Your SuperDisk Drive 3 16 Inserting a Diskette onere mee hehe e Peter hehehe 3 16 Ejecting a DISKett 3 ito rooted oet dedo eed os 3 16 Manually Ejecting a Diskette sss 3 17 Creating a Startup SuperDisk Diskette s snnnnnenensnsesesrrenenenrnrsnsrsrsrsrsnnnrnrnrnnsrsrsrnns 3 18 Write Protecting a Diskette sse 3 18 Formatting a SuperDisk Diskette 3 19 SuperDisk Copy Disk 3 20 SuperDisk Accelerator available on select 3 20 Handling and Storing Diskettes sse 3 21 iv Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 Learning About Your Modem Pertormance FeatUres sis erred E E RH iaa 4 1 Identifying Your Modem 4 1 56K ITU V 90 Standard 4 2 Understanding Point to Point Connections 4 2 CHAPTER 5 Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Setting UPa NetWOoIK e e ee d s 5 1 Hardware Requirements essent nnne nnne nnne nnns 5 1 Hardware Installation dade t eet trt E Ra 5 1 Installing the Network Protocols sse 5 2 Sharing Eolders s ire er to CURED NU Eaten 5 4 File SOGUIILY sco
42. t If your ISP uses K56flex protocol the modem will automatically use this protocol to establish a connection e Intel VideoPhone compatible refer to the Using the Intel VideoPhone section e data fax capable refer to the Sending and Receiving Faxes section Identifying Your Modem To learn more about the modem installed on your computer complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Modems amp icon In the Modem Properties window the names of the installed modems are displayed 4 2 Learning About Your Modem 56K ITU V 90 Standard If you are able to connect to an ISP using the V 90 standard the modem will be able to download files at a maximum speed of 56 kilobits per second Kbps over standard telephone lines Download speeds will vary with telephone line conditions When using the V 90 standard download speeds are faster than upload speeds The maximum download speed is 56 Kbps and the maximum upload speed is 33 6 Kbps Transmission rates will vary depending on telephone line conditions The V 90 and K56flex protocols are designed only to increase the download transmission rate from V 90 or K56flex compliant digital sources Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown may not reach 56 Kbps and will vary with telephone line conditions Understanding Point to Point Connectio
43. to provide you with the convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a button Instant Answer connects you to a Web page that is a central location for solving problems and answering questions Instant E Commerce takes you to an electronic shopping experience Compaq has worked with several companies to provide you with the convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a button In some regions the Featured Web site button replaces the Instant E Commerce button Retail Central provides an instant connection to your computer store and a variety of leading consumer companies Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 7 Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences The Easy Access Internet Zone icon is located on the Windows Taskbar It can also be reached by clicking the Start button then Programs and choosing Reprogram Easy Access Buttons To reprogram your Internet Zone buttons complete the following steps 1 From the Status bar right click the Easy Access Internet Zone icon and choose Reprogram Easy Access Buttons 2 From the Compaq Easy Access Button Settings window click the button you wish to change 3 Follow the instructions provided Disabling and Enabling the Internet Zone Buttons You may turn off all Internet Zone buttons from the Easy Access Button program When turned off no Internet Zone but
44. tons will operate The Easy Access Internet Zone 4 icon located on the Taskbar will appear with a red X on top You can still access the button functions if you click the Easy Access Internet Zone icon To disable the Internet Zone buttons complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar right click the Easy Access Internet Zone icon 2 Click Disable Easy Access Buttons To enable the Internet Zone buttons complete the following steps 1 From the Windows Taskbar right click the Easy Access Internet Zone icon 2 Click Enable Easy Access Buttons 2 8 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the left panel of your computer Left Panel of Your Computer Left Panel Components Security Slot CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole CDorDVD Drive O Diskette Drive CD or DVD Eject Button Diskette Eject Button A SuperDisk drive is available on some models Refer to the Mobile Internet PC Features section of this guide for more information about the optional SuperDisk drive Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 9 Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC The following components are located on the right panel of your computer Right Panel of Your Computer Right Panel Components Battery Compartment Microphone Jack PC Card Eject Button Modem Port PC Card Slot Ethernet Port
45. tton Keyboard Right TouchPad Button TouchPad Model Number Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 3 F10 F11 F8 F9 _ 0 En si UM m 4 6 7 8 9 0 Eum Nune x o P wo 9 4 Internet Zone Buttons and Lights Internet Zone Buttons and Lights AC Adapter Light Instant Search Button Caps Lock Light Online MarketPlace Button Instant Internet Access Button O Retail Central Button Instant E Mail Button Num Lock Light My Presario Instant Access Button Scroll Lock Light Q Power Button 2 4 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Computer Q Previous Track Button Battery Gauge Next Track Button Disqplay On Off Button Sleep Status Icon Volume Down Button Power Status Icon Volume Up Button Battery Charging Status Icon Play Pause Button Disqplay Status Icon Stop Button Refer to the Understanding the Status Display section in this guide for more details about the icons found on the display Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 5 Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet The Compaq Internet Zone buttons provide quick easy access to the Internet Internet Zone Buttons The Internet Zone buttons located at the top of the keyboard of your Mobile Internet PC automatically connect you to the Internet Before using these buttons you must have access to the Internet These buttons give you quick access to the most frequently
46. type in a file name and specify where you want to save the file then click the Save button Exit the program you are using by clicking the Close button in the top right hand corner of the window Maximize and close any windows shown on the Taskbar at the bottom of the screen Repeat steps 1 2 and 3 for each window you have open until only the Windows desktop remains active Click the Start button then click Shut Down Select the Shut down option Click the OK button After a few seconds your computer will turn off Ly NOTE Your computer cannot receive faxes when it is turned off or in Hibernation mode 3 2 Mobile Internet PC Features Full Off Main Power Off Mode If you need to install or replace components in your computer you must turn your computer off completely To do this complete the previous steps for putting your computer into Standard Off mode Unplug the computer electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery if installed Recovering from a Locked Program or System Recovering from a Locked Program To recover from a frozen software program complete the following steps 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete The Close Program window displays 2 Select the program that is not responding 3 Click the End Task button A message displays prompting you to close the program that is not responding 4 Click End Task NOTE Learn to save your work often Work that has not been saved may be lost when a program
47. used Internet activities These buttons are programmed to do the following Internet Zone All Other Countries Outside the United States Instant Internet Access provides your Instant Internet Access is your daily daily start point to the Internet It start point to the Internet It connects you connects you to personalized Web to a personalized Web page filled with page filled with local weather news local weather news sports and sports and financial information financial information Button United States Instant E Mail opens the Microsoft Outlook Express e mail program For AOL subscribers this button opens your AOL e mail account Instant E Mail provides one touch access for sending and reading your e mail My Presario is your instant connection to Compaq for product information helpful hints performance updates service and more My Presario is your direct link to the Compaq Help Web site for quick answers to your computing questions Instant Search accesses a default Web Instant Search opens a search engine site that helps you locate information on Web site that helps you locate the Internet information on the Internet 2 6 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Internet Zone All Other Countries Outside Button United States the United States Online MarketPlace takes you to an electronic shopping experience Compaq has partnered with several companies
48. uter related issues Using This Guide 1 3 Understanding Your Service and Support Options Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in identifying and solving common computer problems If you need further technical support visit the Compaq Web site at www compaq com Compaq Technical Support telephone numbers are listed in the Limited Warranty Statement NOTE Locate the model and serial numbers for your computer before you call technical support Write these numbers down for future use Comments about this Guide Compaq Computer Corporation welcomes comments and suggestions you may have concerning this guide Send correspondence to the following address COMPAQ COMPUTER CORP ATTN DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM MANAGER MAIL CODE 060504 20555 SH 249 HOUSTON TX 77070 NOTE This address is for comments and suggestions only It is not for the purpose of obtaining technical assistance 1 4 Using This Guide Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC 2 1 Chapter 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your Connections Your Computer Connections AC Adapter Modem Cable Battery 2 2 Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Front of Your Mobile Internet PC The following buttons lights and controls are located on the front of your computer Front of Your Computer Q Display Release Latch Q Speakers O Display Left TouchPad Button Power Button Scroll Up Down Bu

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