compaq evo n610c and evo n600c User Manual

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The Evo Notebook N600c right side and rear panel components 
are shown in Figure 1-4 and described in Table 1-6.
Figure 1-4. Right Side and Rear Panel Components—
Evo Notebook N600c
Table 1-6
Right Side and Rear Panel Components
Item Component Function
1 MultiPort Connects wireless communication devices, 
such as an optional Bluetooth or 802.11b 
MultiPort module, and other options.
2 DC power jack Connects any one of the following:
■AC adapter
■Optional automobile power 
adapter/charger
■Optional aircraft power adapter
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3 Keyboard/mouse 
connectorConnects an external keyboard or 
PS/2-compatible external mouse. To connect 
a keyboard and a mouse at the same time, 
use an optional Y-adapter.
4 Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.
5 Docking connector Connects the computer to the optional 
expansion base, convenience base, or port 
replicator.
6 Serial connector Connects a serial device.
7 External monitor 
connectorConnects an external monitor or overhead 
projector.
8 S-Video connector Connects a television, VCR, camcorder, or 
overhead projector.
9RJ-45 jack (network 
models only)Connects the network cable. A network cable 
is not included with the computer.
10 USB connectors (2) Connect USB devices.
11 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
ÄTo prevent damage, the notebook 
shuts down if an overheating 
condition occurs. Do not block the 
cooling vent. Avoid placing the 
notebook on a blanket, rug, or other 
flexible surface that may cover the 
vent area.
12 Hard drive Supports the removable primary hard drive.
13 PC Card slots Support 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
14 PC Card eject buttons Eject PC Cards from the PC Card slots.
Table 1-6
Right Side and Rear Panel Components (Continued)
Item Component Function
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The keyboard components of the Evo Notebook N610c and 
Evo Notebook N600c are shown in Figure 1-5 and described in 
Table 1-7.
Figure 1-5. Keyboard Components
Table 1-7
Keyboard Components
Item Component Function
1
F1 through F12 
function keysPerform preset functions.
2 Embedded numeric 
keypadConverts keys to a numeric keypad.
3 Cursor control keys Move the cursor around the screen.
4 Windows 
application keyDisplays a menu when using a Microsoft 
application. The menu is the same one that is 
displayed by pressing the right mouse button.
5 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
6
Fn key Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey 
functions.
7 Caps lock key Turns on the caps lock function.
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The components on the top of the Evo Notebook N610c and 
Evo Notebook N600c are shown in Figure 1-6 and described in 
Table 1-8.
Figure 1-6. Top Components
Table 1-8
Top Components
Item Component Function
1 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded 
numeric keypad is enabled.
2 Scroll lock light On: Scroll is on.
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3 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
4 Standby button Turns on the notebook if it is off.
Initiates and exits Standby.
When pressed with the 
Fn key, initiates 
Hibernation.
5 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
6 Easy Access buttons (4) Provide quick access to the Internet. Refer 
to the 
Hardware Guide that ships with the 
notebook for information about these 
buttons.
7 Power switch Turns on the notebook. To turn off the 
notebook, use the operating system 
Shut Down command.
8 Pointing stick Moves the mouse cursor.
9 Right pointing stick 
buttonFunctions like the right mouse button on an 
external mouse.
10 TouchPad Moves the mouse cursor.
11 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right mouse button on an 
external mouse.
12 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left mouse button on an 
external mouse.
13 Left pointing stick button Functions like the left mouse button on an 
external mouse.
Table 1-8
Top Components (Continued)
Item Component Function
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The Evo Notebook N610c bottom components are shown in 
Figure 1-7 and described in Table 1-9.
Figure 1-7. Bottom Components—Evo Notebook N610c 
Table 1-9
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Media Bay Accepts a diskette drive, CD- or DVD-ROM 
drive, or secondary battery pack.
2 Media Bay release latch Releases the Media Bay device from the 
connector.
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3 Serial number Identifies the notebook; needed when you 
call Compaq customer support.
4 Docking connector Connects the notebook to the optional 
expansion base, convenience base, or port 
replicator.
5 Air vents (2) Allow airflow to cool internal components.
6 Fan Provides airflow to cool internal 
components.
7 Hard drive Supports the removable primary hard drive.
8 Hard drive security 
screwSecures the hard drive.
9 Mini PCI compartment 
coverCovers the memory expansion 
compartment that contains two memory 
expansion slots for memory expansion 
boards.
10 Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery 
compartment.
11 Battery compartment Holds the battery pack.
Table 1-9
Bottom Components (Continued)
Item Component Function
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The Evo Notebook N600c bottom components are shown in 
Figure 1-8 and described in Table 1-10.
Figure 1-8. Bottom Components—Evo Notebook N600c 
Table 1-10
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Media Bay Accepts a diskette drive, optical drive, or 
secondary battery pack.
2 Media Bay release latch Releases the Media Bay device from the 
connector.
3 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
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4 Fan Provides airflow to cool internal 
components.
5 Certificate of 
Authenticity labelContains the Product Key, which may need 
to be entered before using some Windows 
operating systems.
6 Hard drive security 
screwSecures the hard drive.
7 Memory expansion 
compartment coverCovers the memory expansion 
compartment that contains two memory 
expansion slots for memory expansion 
boards.
8 Docking recess latch Secures the computer to an optional 
expansion base, convenience base, or port 
replicator.
9 Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery 
compartment.
10 Battery compartment Holds the battery pack.
11 Serial number Identifies the computer; needed when you 
call Compaq customer support.
Table 1-10
Bottom Components (Continued)
Item Component Function
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1.6 Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features 
of the notebook. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog,” to 
identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, “Removal and 
Replacement Procedures,” for disassembly steps. The system 
board provides the following device connections:
■Memory expansion board
■Hard drive
■Display
■Keyboard/TouchPad or pointing stick
■Audio
■Intel Pentium 4 and Pentium III processors
■Fan
■PC Card
■Modem or modem/NIC
The notebook uses an electrical fan for ventilation. The fan is 
controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on 
automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These 
conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system 
power consumption, power management/battery conservation 
configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. 
Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on 
the left side of the notebook.
Ä
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the notebook, allow at least a 
7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides of the notebook.
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