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Compaq Presario 2500 - Notebook PC Reference Manual

Compaq Presario 2500 - Notebook PC Reference Manual (118 pages)

Notebook Series

Brand: Compaq | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.45 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
7
Getting Started with Your Notebook

11
- Identifying Parts of the Notebook
  12
- Setting up Your Notebook
  20
  - Step 1: Insert the Battery
    20
  - Step 2: Connect AC Power
    21
  - Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
    22
  - Step 4: Turn on the Notebook
    23
  - Step 5: Set up Windows
    23
Basic Operation

24
- Operating Your Notebook
  25
  - Default Power Settings
    25
  - To Reset the Notebook
    26
  - To Change the Boot Device
    26
  - To Use the Touchpad
    27
  - To Use the Function Hot Keys
    28
  - To Use the One-Touch Buttons
    29
  - To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
    30
  - To Use the ALT GR Key
    30
- Using Cds or Dvds
  31
  - To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
    31
  - To Play DVD Movies
    32
  - To Create or Copy Cds
    32
- Securing Your Notebook
  33
  - To Set up Password Protection
    33
  - To Lock Your Notebook
    33
  - To Attach a Security Cable
    34
  - To Protect against Viruses
    34
  - To Lock the Hard Drive
    35
- Taking Care of Your Notebook
  36
  - To Protect Your Hard Drive
    36
  - To Maintain Your Notebook
    36
  - To Safeguard Your Data
    37
  - To Extend the Life of the Display
    37
  - To Clean Your Notebook
    37
Batteries and Power Management

38
- Managing Power Consumption
  39
  - How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically
    39
- Using Battery Power
  41
Modem and Network Connections

44
Add-On Devices

55
Troubleshooting and Maintenance

72
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
  73
  - Audio Problems
    73
  - CD-ROM and DVD Problems
    74
    
    Troubleshooting and Maintenance
    74
    
    Troubleshooting Your Notebook
    75
  - Display Problems
    75
  - Hard Drive Problems
    76
  - Heat Problems
    76
  - Infrared Problems
    77
  - Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
    77
  - Local Area Network (LAN) Problems
    78
  - Memory Problems
    79
  - Modem Problems
    79
  - PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
    82
  - Performance Problems
    82
  - Power and Battery Problems
    83
  - Printing Problems
    85
  - Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
    86
  - Startup Problems
    87
  - Wireless Problems
    88
- Configuring the Notebook
  90
  - To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
    90
  - To Change Video Memory Settings Using BIOS Setup Utility
    93
- Reinstalling and Updating Software
  94
  - To Replace a Damaged Quickrestore System Recovery CD
    94
Reference Information

95
- Modem Reference Information
  96
  - Modem Reference (Conexant)
    96
  - Modem Reference Information
    99
- Safety Information
  103
  - Power Cords
    103
  - Battery Safety
    104
  - Laser Safety
    104
  - LED Safety
    105
  - Mercury Safety
    105
  - Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
    106
- Regulatory Information
  107
  - Canada
    109
  - Regulatory Information
    110
  - European Union
    110
  - Japan
    112
  - New Zealand
    113
  - Russia
    114
  - International
    114
Index

116
- Laser Safety
  117

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