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Compaq Presario M2300 - Notebook PC Hardware And Software Manual

Compaq Presario M2300 - Notebook PC Hardware And Software Manual (165 pages)

Compaq Notebook Series

Brand: Compaq | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.18 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Hardware

9
- Top Components
  9
  - Keys
    9
  - Touchpad
    11
  - Power Controls
    12
  - Lights
    13
  - Wireless (Select Models Only) and Volume Buttons
    15
  - Antennae (Select Models Only)
    16
- Front Components
  17
  - Lights
    17
  - Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button
    18
- Rear Components
  19
- Left-Side Components
  20
  - Ports and Jacks
    20
  - PC Card Slot and Button
    21
- Right-Side Components
  22
- Bottom Components
  24
  - Mini PCI and Memory Compartments
    24
  - Bays, Battery Latch and Vents
    25
  - Additional Components
    26
  - Hardware
    26
  - Optical Discs
    27
  - Labels
    28
2 Touchpad and Keyboard

29
- Touchpad
  29
- Hotkeys
  33
  - Identifying Hotkeys
    33
  - Hotkey Quick Reference
    34
  - Using Hotkey Procedures
    35
  - Using Hotkey Commands
    36
- Keypads
  42
  - Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
    43
    
    Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad on and off
    44
    
    Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys
    45
  - Using an External Numeric Keypad
    46
3 Power

47
- Power Sources
  47
  - Selecting a Power Source
    47
  - Switching between Battery and External Power
    49
- Power Control and Light Locations
  50
- Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews
  51
  - Standby
    51
  - Hibernation
    52
  - Leaving Your Work
    53
  - Interference with Drive Media
    53
- Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures
  54
- Battery Pack
  60
  - Charging a Battery Pack
    60
  - Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
    61
  - Managing Low-Battery Conditions
    62
  - Calibrating a Battery Pack
    65
    
    How to Calibrate
    66
    
    Charging the Battery Pack
    66
    
    Discharging the Battery Pack
    66
    
    Recharging the Battery Pack
    68
  - Conserving Battery Pack Power
    69
  - Replacing a Battery Pack
    70
    
    Removing a Battery Pack
    71
    
    Inserting a Battery Pack
    72
  - Storing a Battery Pack
    73
- Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
  73
4 Multimedia

74
- Internal Speakers
  74
- Volume Controls
  75
- External Audio Devices
  76
  - Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack
    76
  - Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
    77
- External Video Devices
  77
  - Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only)
    77
  - Displaying a Video Image
    79
- CD and DVD Procedures
  79
- Multimedia Software
  84
  - Observing the Copyright Warning
    85
  - Installing Software
    86
  - Enabling Autoplay
    87
  - Changing DVD Region Settings
    87
    
    Using the Operating System
    88
    
    Using Windvd
    88
    
    Using Other DVD Software
    88
5 Wireless (Select Models Only)

89
6 Security

102
- Security Features
  102
- Quicklock
  104
- Setup Utility and Windows Passwords
  104
  - Coordinating Passwords
    106
  - Choosing a Password
    106
- Setup Utility Administrator Password
  107
  - Setting an Administrator Password
    108
  - Entering an Administrator Password
    108
- Setup Utility Power-On Password
  109
  - Setting a Power-On Password
    110
  - Entering a Power-On Password
    110
- Setup Utility Device Security
  111
- Antivirus Software
  112
- Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
  113
- Firewall Software
  114
- Optional Security Cable
  115
7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements

116
- Device Connections
  116
- Digital Memory Cards
  119
  - Using the Memory Reader Light
    120
  - Inserting a Digital Memory Card
    121
  - Removing a Digital Memory Card
    122
- PC Cards
  123
  - Inserting a PC Card
    124
  - Stopping or Removing a PC Card
    125
- Drives
  126
  - Adding a Drive to the System
    126
  - Using the IDE Drive Light
    126
  - Caring for Drives
    127
  - Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
    128
- Memory
  132
  - Increasing Memory
    132
  - Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
    133
8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software

138
- Software Updates
  138
- Software Recoveries
  145
  - Using System Restore
    145
  - Repairing or Reinstalling Software
    146
- Setup Utility
  146
- Operating Environment
  152
- Rated Input Power
  153
- Expansion Port Input/Output Signals
  154

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