HP Compaq NC8230 manuals
Compaq NC8230
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Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
- getting started
- hardware setup
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- step 1: identify the hardware required for setup
- step 2: insert the battery pack
- step 3: connect the modem
- connecting the modem to an rj-11 jack
- connecting the modem with an adapter
- external power
- step 5: charge the battery pack
- step 6: open the notebook
- step 7: turn on the notebook
- welcome to windows
- select your regional preferences
- accept the license agreements
- help protect your notebook
- register online
- create user accounts
- protect your notebook
- protect the notebook from viruses
- protect the notebook from power surges
- use the notebook safely
- turn off the notebook properly
- notebook tour
- top components
- bottom components
- troubleshooting
- Quick Troubleshooting
- Is the Notebook Unable to Start Up
- Is the Notebook Screen Blank
- Is Software Functioning Abnormally
- Is the Notebook Unresponsive
- Is the Notebook Overheating
- Help and Support Center
- Contact Customer Care
- or Telephone
- Safeguarding Your Data
- Altiris Local Recovery
- System Restore Points
- Setting a Restore Point
- Repairing or Reinstalling Applications
- Reinstalling Applications from Discs
- Repairing the Operating System
- Reinstalling the Operating System
- Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software
Compaq NC8230
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- Table Of Contents
- electrostatic discharge
- Regulatory Agency Series Numbers
- Modifications
- Canadian Notice
- Japanese Notice
- Battery Notice
- Energy Star Compliance
- Laser Safety
- Modems
- Telecommunications Device Approvals
- Canadian Modem Regulatory Statements
- European Union Notice
- New Zealand Modem Regulatory Statements
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
- Grounding Methods
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
- getting started
- using this guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Setting Up the Hardware
- Installing the Battery Pack
- Connecting the Notebook to External Power
- Opening the Notebook
- Turning On the Notebook
- Setting Up the Software
- Using the Notebook Safely
- Selecting Regional Settings
- Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses
- Installing Optional Software
- Installing Software in Windows XP Home
- Accessing Notebook Documentation
- Opening the Documentation Library CD
- Using the Documentation Library CD
- finding a topic within a guide
- troubleshooting
- Quick Solutions Checklist
- Is the Notebook Turned On?
- Is the Notebook Overheated?
- Is an External Device Not Working?
- Is Software Functioning Abnormally?
- Contacting Compaq
- Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider
- Display Components
- Pointing Device Components
- Top Components
- Keyboard and Drive Lights
- Power and Volume Controls
- Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys
- Function and Keypad Keys
- Front Panel Components
- Rear Panel Components
- Vents and Jacks
- Left Side Components
- Right Side Components
- Underside Components
- Labels
- Additional Standard Components
- Cord and Cables
- Adapters and Accessories
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
- getting started
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Setting Up the Hardware
- Setting Up the Software
- Installing Optional Software
- Selecting Regional Settings
- Video Memory Size
- Setting Power Options
- Setting Up Wireless LAN
- Setting Up Bluetooth
- Safeguarding the Notebook
- Preventing Power Surges
- Regulatory and Safety Information
- Using the Documentation Library CD
- Getting Help
- Windows XP
- Contacting Technical Support
- Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
- Pointing Device Components
- Top Components
- Left-Side Components
- Right-Side Components
- Front Components
- Rear Components
- Bottom Components
- Lights
- Labels
Compaq NC8230
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- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Top Components
- Pointing Devices
- Buttons
- Keys
- Front Components
- Rear Components
- Right-Side Components
- Left-Side Components
- Bottom Components
- Additional Hardware Components
- Additional Components
- Power Control and Light Locations
- Power Sources
- Standby and Hibernation
- Hibernation
- Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown
- drive media
- Default Power Settings
- Initiating or Resuming from Standby
- Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation
- Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures
- Accessing the Power Options Window
- Setting or Changing a Power Scheme
- processor performance controls
- Battery Packs
- Identifying Battery Packs
- Inserting a Primary Battery Pack
- Removing a Primary Battery Pack
- Charging Battery Packs
- charging a new battery pack
- Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack
- Managing Low-Battery Conditions
- when external power is available
- when a charged battery pack is available
- Calibrating a Battery Pack
- discharging the battery pack
- recharging the battery pack
- Conserving Battery Power
- selecting power conservation settings
- Temperature
- Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
- Keyboard
- Using the TouchPad
- Using the Pointing Stick (Select Models Only)
- Mouse Properties
- Hotkeys
- Hotkey Quick Reference
- Using Hotkey Commands
- Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8)
- Keypads
- Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
- numeric keypad
- using an external keypad
- Quick Launch Buttons
- Using Quick Launch Buttons Software
- ambient light sensor
- Info Center
- Audio Features
- Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
- Adjusting the Volume
- Video Features
- Using the S-Video-Out Jack
- Connecting a Monitor or Projector
- Multimedia Software
- Installing Software
- Enabling AutoPlay
- using the operating system
- Drive Care
- IDE Drive Light
- Primary Hard Drive
- Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive
- MultiBay II Drive
- MultiBay II Hard Drive
- removing a hard drive module
- MultiBay II Optical Drive
- removing an optical drive
- inserting an optical disc
- Removing an Optical Disc (With Power)
- Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)
- Displaying Optical Disc Contents
- PC Card Insertion
- PC Card Removal
- SD Card Insertion
- SD Card Removal
- What Is a Memory Module?
- Expansion Memory Module Slot
- Primary Memory Module Slot
- Hibernation File
- What Is USB?
- USB Device Connection
- USB Legacy Support
- Internal Modem
- Connecting a Modem Cable
- Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
- Modem Region Selection
- solving travel connection problems
- Preinstalled Communication Software
- wireless local area network
- a Corporate WLAN
- Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home
- Using a WLAN Connection
- Using Wireless Security Features
- identifying a wlan device
- Troubleshooting Wireless Devices
- Bluetooth (Select Models Only)
- Device Power States
- Turning On the Devices
- Turning Off and Disabling the Devices
- Infrared Communications
- Setting Up an Infrared Transmission
- Mobile Printing
- Security Features
- Security Preferences in Computer Setup
- HP and Windows Passwords
- HP and Windows Password Guidelines
- HP Administrator Passwords
- Setting HP Administrator Passwords
- Entering HP Administrator Passwords
- Entering a Power-On Password
- Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart
- DriveLock
- Setting a DriveLock Password
- Entering a DriveLock Password
- Changing a DriveLock Password
- Removing DriveLock Protection
- Disabling a Device
- System Information
- Antivirus Software
- Firewall Software
- Critical Security Updates for Windows XP
- using the smart card reader
- Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader
- Removing a Smart Card
- Embedded Security for ProtectTools
- Credential Manager for ProtectTools
- BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
- Smart Card Security for ProtectTools
- Optional Security Cable
- computer setup
- Computer Setup Access
- Computer Setup Defaults
- Computer Setup Menus
- Security Menu
- Tools Menu
- Software Updates
- Obtaining the Support Software Disc
- Software Updates and the HP Web Site
- Downloading Other HP Software
- System Recovery
- Using System Restore Points
- creating a system restore point
- Repairing or Reinstalling Applications
- Hard Drive
- Reinstalling the Operating System
- Software
- notebook care
- Cleaning an Optional External Mouse
- Preparation for Travel and Shipping
- Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook
- Operating Environment
- Rated Input Power
- Default Boot Sequence
- Bootable Devices in Computer Setup
- MultiBoot Results
- MultiBoot Preferences
- Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt
- Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences
- hp client management solutions
- Configuration and Deployment
- Software Management and Updates
- Altiris PC Transplant Pro
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
- getting started
- Table Of Contents
- Setting Up the Hardware
- Setting Up the Software
- Setting Up the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
- Selecting Screen Settings
- Using the Notebook Safely
- Using the Documentation Library CD
- Contacting Technical Support
- Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
- Pointing Device Components
- Top Components
- Left Side Components
- Right Side Components
- Front View Components
- Rear Panel Components
- Bottom Components
- Lights
Compaq NC8230
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- Introduction
- Installation – factory preinstalled images
- Preparing for the preinstalled image for use on multiple models
- Appendix A: System ROM versions
- Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information
- Appendix B: SoftPaqs
- Appendix C: Known anomalies
- Appendix D: Questions and answers
- For more information
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
- Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- specifications
- product description
- Features
- Resetting the Computer
- External Components
- left-side components
- right-side components
- rear panel components
- bottom components
- Design Overview
- Computer Setup
- Accessing Computer Setup
- Selecting from the File Menu
- Selecting from the Security Menu
- Selecting from the Tools Menu
- Selecting from the Advanced Menu
- 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
- Troubleshooting Flowcharts
- flowchart 2.1—initial troubleshooting
- flowchart 2.2—no power, part
- flowchart 2.3—no power, part
- flowchart 2.4—no power, part
- flowchart 2.5—no power, part
- flowchart 2.6—no video, part
- flowchart 2.7—no video, part
- flowchart 2.9—no operating system (os) loading
- flowchart 2.13—no os loading, diskette drive
- Software Updates
- Accessing Computer Information
- Obtaining the Support Software CD
- downloading other software
- System Recovery
- Safeguarding Your Data
- Using System Restore Points
- Reinstalling Applications
- Repairing the Operating System
- Reinstalling the Operating System
- Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software
- Serial Number Location
- Computer Major Components
- computer feet
- Miscellaneous Plastics Kit
- Miscellaneous Cable Kit
- Mass Storage Devices
- Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
- Sequential Part Number Listing
- Tools Required
- Service Considerations
- Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
- Packaging and Transporting Precautions
- Workstation Precautions
- Grounding Equipment and Methods
- typical electrostatic voltage levels
- removal and replacement procedures
- Serial Number
- Disassembly Sequence Chart
- Disassembly Sequence Chart (Continued)
- Table Of Contents
- Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
- Hard Drive
- Computer Feet
- MultiBay II Device
- External Memory Module
- Bluetooth Board
- Keyboard
- Switch Cover
- RTC Battery
- Thermal Plate
- Heat Sink
- Processor
- TPM Security Module
- Internal Memory Module
- TouchPad
- Mini PCI Communications Module
- Display Assembly
- Top Cover
- Modem Board
- System Board
- System Board Frame
- Push Button Module
- Serial Connector Module
- Audio Board
- hard drives
- system dma
- system interrupts
- system memory map
- connector pin assignments
- universal serial bus
- external monitor
- power cord set requirements
- general requirements
- screw listing
Compaq NC8230
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- Table Of Contents
- Using the optical drive
- Inserting an optical disc
- Removing an optical disc (with power)
- Removing an optical disc (without power)
- Using the audio features
- microphone) jack
- Adjusting the volume
- video features
- Using the external monitor port
- Using the S-Video-out jack
- Identifying preinstalled multimedia software
- Using multimedia software
- Preventing playback disruptions
- Changing DVD region settings
- Observing the copyright warning
Compaq NC8230
Table of contents
- maintenance and service
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- product description
- Features
- Resetting the Notebook
- External Components
- rear panel components
- standard keyboard components
- bottom components
- Design Overview
- Computer Setup
- selecting from the file menu
- selecting from the security menu
- selecting from the tools menu
- selecting from the advanced menu
- Troubleshooting Flowcharts
- flowchart 2.1—initial troubleshooting
- flowchart 2.2—no power, part
- flowchart 2.3—no power, part
- flowchart 2.4—no power, part
- flowchart 2.5—no power, part
- flowchart 2.6—no video, part
- flowchart 2.7—no video, part
- flowchart 2.9—no operating system (os) loading
- flowchart 2.13—no os loading, diskette drive
- Serial Number Location
- Notebook Major Components
- Miscellaneous Plastics Kit
- Miscellaneous Cable Kit
- Mass Storage Devices
- Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
- Sequential Part Number Listing
- Tools Required
- Service Considerations
- Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
- Packaging and Transporting Precautions
- Workstation Precautions
- Grounding Equipment and Methods
- removal and replacement procedures
- Serial Number
- Disassembly Sequence Chart
- Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly
- Hard Drive
- Notebook Feet
- MultiBay II Device
- External Memory Module
- Bluetooth Board
- Keyboard
- Switch Cover
- RTC Battery
- Thermal Plate
- Heat Sink
- Processor
- TPM Security Card
- Internal Memory Module
- TouchPad
- Mini PCI Communications Card
- Display Assembly
- Top Cover
- Modem Board
- System Board
- System Board Frame
- Push Button Module
- Serial Connector Module
- Audio Board
- specifications
- hard drives
- system dma
- system interrupts
- system memory map
- connector pin assignments
- universal serial bus
- external monitor
- conductor power cord set
- general requirements
- screw listing