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HP Armada 7300 Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 RMADA TATION Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS preface ... xi SING UIDE chapter 1 ETTING TARTED Contents of the Packing Box...1-1 Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot ...1-2 Installation Requirements...1-3 Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor...1-4 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse ...1-5 Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord...1-6 Docking the Computer...1-8 Turning On the System ...1-9...
  • Page 4 chapter 3 ETTING ONNECTED Connecting an External Device ... 3-1 Selecting a Connector... 3-1 Connecting an External Device to the System... 3-2 Using an External Device in the System ... 3-3 Audio Equipment ... 3-3 External Keyboard... 3-5 External Monitor or Overhead Projector... 3-5 Joystick or MIDI Device ...
  • Page 5 chapter 5 ECURING THE YSTEM Managing System Security ...5-1 Locking Components with the Keylock ...5-2 Locking and Unlocking the Keylock...5-3 Replacing a Missing Key...5-4 Attaching an Optional Cable Lock...5-5 chapter 6 HARGING ATTERY ACKS Charging a Battery Pack...6-1 Inserting a Battery Pack into a MultiBay...6-2 Removing a Battery Pack from a MultiBay...6-2 chapter 7 SING...
  • Page 6 chapter 10 NSTALLING AND EMOVING A Installing a Half-Height Bay Device ... 10-1 Removing a Half-Height Bay Device... 10-16 chapter 11 ETTING OWER Preparing to Convert a Desktop System to a Tower System ... 11-2 Inserting the Desktop Expansion Base into an Optional Tower Stand...
  • Page 7 appendix D ... D-1 PECIFICATIONS appendix E ... E-1 ONNECTOR SSIGNMENTS ...I-1 NDEX Contents ix...

  • Page 8: Using This Guide Xi

    preface SING Some or all of the following format conventions are used in this guide to distinguish elements of text: Names of keys are shown in bold type as they appear on the keyboard, for example, Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example, Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

  • Page 9: Etting Tarted

    chapter ETTING Contents of the Packing Box Before you begin, make sure you have removed everything from the box. In addition to the Quick Setup poster and documentation about the desktop expansion base, the box contains: Contents of the Packing Box Desktop expansion base Expansion base power cord 3-to-2-prong plug adapter...

  • Page 10: Removing The Keys From The Pc Card Slot

    Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot To remove the two desktop expansion base keys from the PC Card slot, follow these steps: 1. Open the PC Card door the bottom. 2. Slide the PC Card security post expansion base. 3.

  • Page 11: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements The desktop expansion base can be used with any of the Compaq Armada 7000 Families of Personal Computers. The expansion base and the computer can be set up as a desktop or tower system. A desktop system must include an external keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Desktop System Without An External Monitor

    Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor Desktop System without an External Monitor 1-4 Getting Started...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse To connect the keyboard and mouse to the desktop expansion base, follow these steps: 1. Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an electrical outlet. 2. Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse connectors 3.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Expansion Base Power Cord

    Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord To connect the desktop expansion base to electrical power, follow these steps: 1. Set the voltage select switch your electrical service provider. When 115 VAC is selected , the number 115 is visible on the red portion of the switch. When 230 VAC is selected , the number 230 is visible.
  • Page 15 2. Plug the power cord into the power connector expansion base, then into the electrical outlet . To plug the expansion base into an outlet in Japan, you NOTE: you must first plug the power cord into the 3-to-2-prong plug adapter included with the expansion base.

  • Page 16: Docking The Computer

    Docking the Computer WARNING: hands away from the rear of the computer when docking. CAUTION: a computer on for the first time while it is docked. To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer, if it is on. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

  • Page 17: Turning On The System

    Turning On the System To turn on power to the system (the desktop expansion base, computer, and connected external devices) Slide the power switch on the computer. Slide the power switch The power/suspend light the system is on. Turning On the System on the expansion base.

  • Page 18: Setting Up A Desktop System With An External Monitor

    Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor Desktop System with an Optional External Monitor 1-10 Getting Started...

  • Page 19: Installing The Monitor On A Monitor Support Cover

    Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Support Cover WARNING: damage to the monitor support cover, do not place a monitor with an unstable base or a monitor heavier than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the support cover. Place the monitor on a work surface next to the docking base.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor

    Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor To connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the desktop expansion base, follow these steps: 1. Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse connectors 2. If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, connect it to the remaining keyboard/mouse connector.

  • Page 21: Completing The Setup

    Completing the Setup To complete the setup of a desktop system with an external monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer, if it is on. 2. Close the computer, if it is open. 3. Follow the procedures in the previous section, “Setting Up the System Without an External Monitor,”...

  • Page 22: Dentifying Components

    chapter DENTIFYING Left Side Component Left Side Component Component Audio bass port IMPORTANT: The audio bass port molded into the desktop expansion base is an active component of the expansion base audio system. Do not place foreign objects in this opening. OMPONENTS Left Side Component Function...

  • Page 23: Front And Top Components

    Front and Top Components Front and Top Components Component Monitor support cover slots (2) Alignment guides (2) Alignment tray Stereo speakers (2) Docking connector Half-height bay Docking latch 2-2 Identifying Components Front and Top Components Function Position monitor support cover. Guide computer during docking.
  • Page 24 Front and Top Components Component MultiBay MultiBay device release latch MultiBay light Suspend button < Power/suspend light Continued Function Supports any MultiBay device that is supported by a computer MultiBay. Releases a device from the MultiBay. Turns on when A removable drive in the MultiBay is being accessed.

  • Page 25: Right Side Components

    Right Side Components Right Side Components Component Power/suspend light Computer eject button Infrared port Volume control 2-4 Identifying Components Right Side Components Function On: System is on. Off: System is off. Blinking: System is in Suspend. Releases computer from the expansion base.
  • Page 26 Right Side Components Component Headphone jack Microphone jack Mute button Power switch Keylock Desktop expansion base serial number Expansion slot covers (2) < PC Card door Continued Function Connects an optional stereo headphone or headset. Connects an optional single sound channel (monaural) microphone.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Components

    Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Component Parallel connector Keyboard/mouse connectors (2) Serial connector U-bolt USB connectors (2) RJ-45 jack Power connector 2-6 Identifying Components Rear Panel Components Function Connects an optional parallel device such as a parallel printer. Connect an optional PS/2-compatible device such as a keyboard, mouse, or keypad.

  • Page 28: Regional Differences

    Rear Panel Components Component Voltage select switch Security cable slot 25-pin connector < RJ-11 jack MIDI/game connector > External infrared transceiver connector Stereo line-in jack Stereo line-out jack Rear panel release latch External monitor connector Regional Differences The desktop expansion base connectors used for modem pass- through vary by region.

  • Page 29: Getting Connected

    chapter ETTING Connecting an External Device Selecting a Connector If the device documentation directs to you connect the device to a connector on the computer, you can connect the device to the connector with the same name on the desktop expansion base. For example, if your printer, keyboard, mouse, numeric keypad, external monitor, or overhead projector documentation instructs you to connect the device to a parallel, PS/2, serial, or external...

  • Page 30: Connecting An External Device To The System

    Connecting an External Device to the System To connect an external device to the system, follow these steps: 1. If the computer is docked turn it off. 2. If the external device is on, turn it off, then disconnect it from external power.

  • Page 31: Using An External Device In The System

    Using an External Device in the System Audio Equipment When the computer is docked, the computer speakers are disabled, and sound plays as follows through the desktop expansion base. Connector Headphone jack Microphone jack Stereo line-out jack Stereo line-in jack Identifying Audio Connectors on the Desktop Expansion Base Sound Playback Function...
  • Page 32 WARNING: volume control before putting on headphones. System volume settings Are stored in the computer. Must be set while the computer is docked. Do not affect system beeps. To turn system sound on or off, toggle the mute button 1. To adjust volume, press the top or bottom of the volume control 2.

  • Page 33: External Keyboard

    External Keyboard The hotkey commands used on the computer keyboard cannot be used on An external keyboard used with an Armada 7700 or lower computer model. An external keyboard used with an Armada 7800 computer model if a USB driver is loaded into the system and a USB connector is used to connect the keyboard to the system.

  • Page 34: Usb Equipment

    USB Equipment The two USB pass-through connectors on the desktop expansion base function only when a USB-equipped computer is docked. The connectors then function as powered hubs and can support any USB device or combination of USB devices that is supported by the computer.

  • Page 35: Connecting An Rj-11 Jack

    Connecting an RJ-11 Jack An RJ-11 jack can be connected to any standard (analog) telephone wall jack, hotel data line, or office fax machine or modem line in North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong. The connection requires a telephone cable such as the one included with some integrated modem-equipped computers.

  • Page 36: Establishing An Infrared Link

    Establishing an Infrared Link The pass-through infrared port 1 and the pass-through external infrared transceiver connector 2 on the desktop expansion base function only when an infrared-equipped computer is docked. Both support all the infrared capabilities of the computer. Compaq infrared computers are IrDA-compliant (4 Mbps NOTE: standard).

  • Page 37: Linking With The Infrared Port

    Linking with the Infrared Port When the computer is docked in the desktop expansion base The infrared port on the computer is disabled. The infrared port on the desktop expansion base is enabled. To position the infrared port for an infrared link to an IrDA- compliant device, do the following: Ensure that no objects block the line-of-sight path between the infrared ports.

  • Page 38: Linking With An Optional External Infrared Transceiver

    Linking with an Optional External Infrared Transceiver You can use an optional External Infrared Transceiver to Adjust the direction of infrared transmissions without moving the desktop expansion base. Increase the distance of infrared transmissions by the length of the transceiver cable. When an optional External Infrared Transceiver is connected to the desktop expansion base The infrared ports on the computer and the expansion base...

  • Page 39: Connecting To An Ethernet Network

    Connecting to an Ethernet Network To connect the system to a 10BaseT Ethernet network First, connect the system to the network with a network cable. Second, install the drivers for your operating system. To connect the system to a 100BaseTX Ethernet network, you must first install an optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Network Cable

    Connecting a Network Cable This connection requires an unshielded twisted pair cable with RJ-45 jacks at each end. Request the cable from your network administrator or authorized service provider. WARNING: damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the Ethernet RJ-45 jack.

  • Page 41: Installing Network Drivers

    If you are running Windows NT on an Armada 7800 computer model, you must install network drivers. If you are using an Armada 7700 or an Armada 7300 computer model, you must update the network drivers preinstalled on your computer.
  • Page 42 1. Connect the desktop expansion base to the network with a network cable. For connection instructions, refer to the previous NOTE: section, “Connecting a Network Cable.” 2. Dock the computer. 3. Turn on the system with the power switch on the computer or the power switch on the expansion base.

  • Page 43: Docking And Undocking

    chapter OCKING AND Preparing to Dock the Computer When the Computer Is Running Windows 95 If the computer is running Windows 95, you can dock while the computer is on, off, or in Suspend or Hibernation. Docking While the Computer Is On or in Suspend If the computer is docked while it is in Suspend, the desktop expansion base turns on the computer and your information returns to the screen.

  • Page 44: When The Computer Is Not Running Windows 95

    The Hibernation prompt asks whether you want to restart the computer and lose unsaved data or to abort the docking process and preserve unsaved data. To restart the computer, press To exit Hibernation and return your work to the screen, follow these steps: Press 2.

  • Page 45: Docking The Computer

    Docking the Computer WARNING: hands away from the rear of the computer when docking. CAUTION: is docked. Compaq recommends that you save and close all files and applications before docking. To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 46: Managing System Power

    Managing System Power Turning On the System If you dock a computer while it is off, you can turn the system on by Sliding the power switch on the computer. Sliding the power switch 1 on the desktop expansion base. Pressing the suspend button 2 on the desktop expansion base.

  • Page 47: Using The Suspend Button

    Using the Suspend Button The suspend button functions only when a computer is docked. You can use the suspend button on the expansion base as you do the suspend button on the computer in these ways: When the system is on, press the suspend button to initiate Suspend.

  • Page 48: Undocking The Computer

    Undocking the Computer Automatic Undocking of the Computer To undock the computer from the desktop expansion base using the motorized undocking mechanism, follow these steps: 1. Unlock the expansion base keylock if it is locked. For keylock information, refer to Chapter 5, “Securing NOTE: the System.”...
  • Page 49 Undocking the Computer from the Desktop Expansion Base If you press the computer eject button immediately after NOTE: shutting down a computer running Windows 95, there may be a slight delay before the computer is pushed away from the expansion base. Windows 95 uses this time to perform a safe shutdown of the system.

  • Page 50: Manual Undocking Of The Computer

    Manual Undocking of the Computer The motorized undocking mechanism requires electricity. If power becomes unavailable to the desktop expansion base while the computer is docked, you can release the computer from the expansion base by using the manual release latch behind the rear panel of the expansion base.
  • Page 51 Removing the Rear Panel To remove the rear panel, follow these steps: 1. Position the expansion base with the rear panel facing you. 2. Slide the rear panel release latch left to the open position. Sliding the Rear Panel Release Latch to Release the Rear Panel 3.
  • Page 52 Releasing the Computer from the Desktop Expansion Base 1. Slide the manual release latch to the right. Sliding the Manual Release Latch to the Right 2. Pull the computer away from the expansion base along the left alignment guide. 3. Replace the rear panel by inserting the tabs on the top of the rear panel into the slots in the top cover.

  • Page 53: Securing The System

    chapter ECURING THE Managing System Security The computer, the desktop expansion base, and most removable devices installed in them can be locked together with the keylock. The system can then be secured to a fixed or heavy object with an optional cable lock.

  • Page 54: Locking Components With The Keylock

    Locking Components with the Keylock Locking the keylock secures the system as follows: The motorized undocking mechanism is disabled. The computer is anchored to the expansion base by the docking latch. The MultiBay device release latches on any MultiBays and battery bays in the computer and the expansion base are disabled.

  • Page 55: Locking And Unlocking The Keylock

    Locking and Unlocking the Keylock To lock or unlock the system with the keylock, follow these steps: 1. If you are locking the system and want to secure a PC Card installed in the expansion base, position the PC Card security post so that it blocks access to the PC Card slots.

  • Page 56: Replacing A Missing Key

    2. Insert the key in the keylock. 3. Turn the key 120 degrees clockwise to lock the system. Turn the key 120 degrees counterclockwise to unlock the system. Desktop Expansion Base Keylock Replacing a Missing Key To replace a missing key, contact the Fort Lock Corporation: Fort Lock Corporation 3000 North River Road River Grove, IL 60171...

  • Page 57: Attaching An Optional Cable Lock

    Attaching an Optional Cable Lock To connect a Kensington Cable lock to the security cable slot 1, follow the instructions included with the lock. A Kensington MicroSaver Security System cable lock NOTE: (Model 64068) is available from Kensington Microware Ltd. or major resellers worldwide.

  • Page 58: Charging Battery Packs

    chapter HARGING Charging a Battery Pack A battery pack begins to charge as soon as it is inserted into a desktop expansion base MultiBay when The computer is not docked. The computer is docked and does not contain any other battery packs that are waiting to be charged.

  • Page 59: Inserting A Battery Pack Into A Multibay

    An Armada 7700 battery pack has a rectangular label that partially covers the top of the battery pack. An Armada 7300 battery pack has a large label that covers the top of the battery pack. 2. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

  • Page 60: Using Removable Drives

    chapter SING EMOVABLE Customizing the Device Bays The desktop expansion base has two standard half-height bays. Both can support any removable device that is supported by the computer. The right bay is converted to a MultiBay. A removable Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter is preinstalled in this bay.

  • Page 61: Caring For Removable Drives

    Caring for Removable Drives Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. CAUTION: removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

  • Page 62: Adding Drives To The System

    Adding Drives to the System Selecting Supported Drives A desktop expansion base MultiBay can accommodate Any drive that can be used in any computer in the Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers. Any secondary-capable hard drive that can be used in an LTE 5000 or LTE Elite computer model.

  • Page 63: Using Drive Adapters

    Secondary- capable hard drive *A hard drive that can be used in an Armada 7300 computer model can also be used with an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter: First insert the drive into an Armada 7300 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter, then insert the drive assembly into the Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter.

  • Page 64: Obtaining A Drive Adapter

    Numbers” in Appendix A. An Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter is included with the purchase of A CD-ROM drive that can be used in an Armada 7300 computer model. An Armada 7300 computer model that includes a CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 65: Using A Drive Adapter

    Using a Drive Adapter Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter To insert a hard drive into an Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter 1. If the hard drive is in a packing or storage tray, remove it from the tray and from any other packing materials. 2.
  • Page 66 Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter The Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter is available in two models. To insert or remove a drive from this adapter: First, determine whether you have a model with one release latch or two release latches. The one-latch model 1 has one release latch 2 on the right side.
  • Page 67 To insert a drive into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with one release latch 1. Hold the drive with the connector 1 on the right facing the front 2 of the adapter. 2. Slide the drive into the adapter 3 until the front of the drive is flush with the front of the adapter.
  • Page 68 To remove a drive from an Armada 7000 MultiBay Adapter with one release latch 1. Apply light pressure to both the top and bottom of the release latch on the right side of the adapter and pull it out slightly 1. 2.
  • Page 69 To insert a drive into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with two release latches 1. Slide the two release latches on the bottom of the adapter away from the center of the adapter until they click into the unlocked position 1.
  • Page 70 To remove a drive from an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with two release latches 1. Slide the two release latches on the bottom of the adapter away from the center of the adapter until they click into the unlocked position 1.
  • Page 71 LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier To insert a drive into an LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier 1. If the drive 1 is in a packing or storage tray, remove it from the tray and from any other packing materials. 2.

  • Page 72: Inserting A Drive Or Drive Assembly Into A Multibay

    Inserting a Drive or Drive Assembly into a MultiBay To insert a drive or drive assembly (a drive inserted into a drive adapter) into a desktop expansion base MultiBay, follow these steps: 1. Unlock the expansion base keylock. 2. If you are inserting a diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive, ensure that no diskettes or CDs are in the drive and that the CD-ROM drive tray is closed.

  • Page 73: Removing A Drive Or Drive Assembly From A Multibay

    Removing a Drive or Drive Assembly from a MultiBay To remove a drive or drive assembly (a drive inserted into a drive adapter) from a desktop expansion base MultiBay, follow these steps: 1. Save and close all files and applications on the drive you are removing.

  • Page 74: Inserting And Removing Pc Cards

    chapter NSERTING AND PC C ARDS Adding a PC Card to the System The desktop expansion base supports any PC Card that is supported by the computer. Refer to your computer documentation for information about Selecting a PC Card that is compatible with your system. Installing card and socket services or enablers.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Pc Card Slot

    Selecting a PC Card Slot PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The three types are about the same length and width, but vary in thickness. Type III cards are the thickest, at less than one-half inch (10.5 mm).
  • Page 76 4. If the PC Card security post 1 is blocking access to the PC Card slot, slide it to the right. 5. Align the PC Card with the horizontal alignment rails 2 on both sides of the PC Card slot. The 68-pin connector on the PC Card should be facing the expansion base.

  • Page 77: Removing A Pc Card

    Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card from the desktop expansion base, follow these steps: 1. Unlock the expansion base keylock. 2. Turn off the system. For information about removing a PC Card without NOTE: turning off the system, refer to your computer and PC Card documentation.

  • Page 78: Installing And Removing An Expansion Board

    chapter NSTALLING AND XPANSION Installing an Expansion Board CAUTION: computer in the Armada 7800 Family of Personal Computers, installing an optional video card in the expansion base can disable the Advanced Graphics Port functionality of the system. Use the following procedure to install a 32-bit PCI expansion board or a 16-bit or 8-bit full-length ISA expansion board.
  • Page 79 Before You Begin Before you begin, undock the computer and disconnect external equipment by following these steps: 1. Remove the external monitor and monitor support cover, if applicable. 2. Save all files and applications, then turn off the computer. 3. Unlock the desktop expansion base keylock. 4.
  • Page 80 Removing the Rear Panel To remove the rear panel, follow these steps: 1. Position the expansion base with the rear panel facing you. 2. Move the rear panel release latch left to the open position. Releasing the Rear Panel with the Rear Panel Release Latch 3.

  • Page 81: E Lectrostatic D Ischarge

    Removing the Expansion Slot Cover WARNING: allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: components. Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you are properly grounded. Refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge.” To remove the expansion slot cover, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 82 2. Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot cover to the expansion slot chassis. This screw will be used later to secure the newly installed expansion board. 3. Remove the expansion slot cover. Retain the expansion slot cover. You will need it if you NOTE: ever remove the expansion board from the expansion base.
  • Page 83 Inserting the Expansion Board To insert the expansion board onto the input/output (I/O) assembly, follow these steps: 1. There are four expansion board connectors. If you have removed the top slot cover, you can insert the expansion board into one of the two top expansion board slot connectors 1 and 2.
  • Page 84 2. Align the bracket 1 on the left side of the expansion board with the tabs 2 on the slot cover. If you are installing a full- length expansion board, align the edge of the board opposite the slot cover chassis 3 with the appropriate alignment rail 4. Aligning an Expansion Board Bracket with the Tabs on an Expansion Slot Cover Chassis 3.
  • Page 85 Replacing the Rear Panel To replace the rear panel, follow these steps: 1. Replace the rear panel by inserting the tabs on the top of the rear panel into the slots in the top cover. When the tabs are in the slots, pivot the bottom of the rear panel downward until it is seated.

  • Page 86: Removing An Expansion Board

    Removing an Expansion Board Use the following procedure to remove a 32-bit PCI expansion board or a 16-bit or 8-bit full-length ISA expansion board. Use a Torx T-15 screwdriver. NOTE: 1. Disconnect any exterior cables connected to the expansion board that you plan to remove. 2.
  • Page 87 5. If you are not installing another expansion board in the same expansion slot, replace the expansion board slot cover. (This is the slot cover that was removed when the expansion board was installed.) Attach it to the expansion slot cover chassis with the screw that you removed in step 3.

  • Page 88: Installing And Removing A Half -Height Bay Device

    chapter NSTALLING AND EIGHT Installing a Half-Height Bay Device This procedure explains how to install a standard half-height drive in a half-height bay. A half-height drive power cable is preinstalled inside the desktop expansion base. The procedures for installing an Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter or an LTE 5000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter are similar.
  • Page 89 Caring for Half-Height Drives Half-height drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. CAUTION: removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.
  • Page 90 Before You Begin Before you begin, undock the computer and disconnect external equipment by following these steps: 1. Save all files and applications, then turn off the computer. 2. Remove the external monitor and monitor support cover, if in place. 3.
  • Page 91 Removing the Rear Panel To remove the rear panel, follow these steps: 1. Position the expansion base with the rear panel facing you. 2. Slide the rear panel release latch left to the open position. Sliding the Rear Panel Release Latch to Release the Rear Panel 3.
  • Page 92 Removing the Top Cover WARNING: allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you are properly grounded. For more information, refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge.”...

  • Page 93: Top Cover

    3. Remove and retain the three screws from the top cover. Removing the Screws from the Top Cover 4. Using both hands, grasp the top outside edges of the top cover. 5. Lift the back edge of the top cover and swing it forward. The top cover pivots off the expansion base along the front edge.
  • Page 94 Removing the Drive Cage To remove the drive cage, follow these steps: 1. Remove and retain the three screws securing the metal drive cage shield to the expansion base. The screws are two sizes. Removing the Screws from the Drive Cage Shield 2.
  • Page 95 3. Lift the drive cage out of the expansion base. Removing the Drive Cage from the Desktop Expansion Base Inserting the Half-Height Drive into the Drive Cage To insert the drive into the drive cage, follow these steps: 1. Remove the half-height bay blank bezel by pressing lightly in its center as you pull its edges away from the drive cage.
  • Page 96 2. Remove the four screws from the drive. Removing the Screws from the Half-Height Drive 3. Place the drive cage over the half-height drive. 4. Attach the drive cage to the half-height drive by loosely replacing the four screws that you removed from the half- height drive.
  • Page 97 5. Align the front cover of the half-height drive with the front edge of the tab on the inside edge of the drive cage. Aligning the Half-Height Drive with the Drive Cage 6. Tighten the four screws that secure the drive cage to the half- height drive.
  • Page 98 Inserting the Drive Cage Assembly into the Desktop Expansion Base To insert the drive cage assembly (the drive cage attached to the half-height drive) into the expansion base, follow these steps: 1. Attach the cables on the back of the half-height drive to the connectors on the expansion base.
  • Page 99 4. Connect the half-height drive power cable included with the expansion base and any other cables required by the drive as directed in the documentation that came with the drive. 5. Tuck the cables attaching the drive cage assembly to the expansion base beneath the slots that will be used to reconnect the metal drive cage shield to the metal plate Tucking Cables Beneath the Drive Cage Shield Slots...
  • Page 100 7. Replace the three screws that secure the drive cage. The two matching screws go into the outside rails. Ensure that the right screw 1 secures the grounding strap grommet 2 to the drive cage shield. Replacing the Screws in the Drive Cage Shield Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-13...
  • Page 101 Replacing the Top Cover To replace the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Replace the desktop expansion base top cover by aligning its two front corners with the two front corners of the expansion base. Then push down in the center of the top cover assembly until it is seated.

  • Page 102: Removing A Half-Height Bay Device

    Removing a Half-Height Bay Device This procedure explains how to remove a standard half-height drive from the half-height bay. The procedures for removing an Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter or an LTE 5000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter are similar. Refer to the adapter documentation for specific instructions.
  • Page 103 2. Lift the front edge of the metal drive cage shield and swing it approximately 45 degrees upward. Then pull it toward you. The shield pivots along the four tabs extending into the metal plate at the rear of the drive cage shield. Removing the Drive Cage Shield from the Desktop Expansion Base 3.
  • Page 104 Removing the Half-Height Drive from the Drive Cage Assembly 1. Remove the four screws attaching the drive cage to the half- height drive (two screws on each side). Removing the Screws Attaching the Drive Cage to the Half-Height Drive 2. Remove the half-height drive from the drive cage. 3.
  • Page 105 Replacing the Drive Cage in the Desktop Expansion Base 1. Replace the half-height bay blank bezel by inserting the two tabs on each side of the bezel into the two slots on each side of the drive cage. (This bezel was removed when the half-height drive was installed.) Attaching the Half-Height Bay Blank Bezel to the Drive Cage 2.
  • Page 106 4. Replace the drive cage shield by inserting the four tabs along the back of the drive cage shield into the four slots on the metal plate. 5. Replace the three screws that secure the drive cage shield to the expansion base. The two matching screws go into the outside rails.

  • Page 107: Setting U P A Tower System

    chapter ETTING YSTEM Tower System For information about purchasing a tower stand, refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A for your nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. OWER Setting Up a Tower System 11-1...

  • Page 108: Preparing To Convert A Desktop System To A Tower System

    Preparing to Convert a Desktop System to a Tower System To prepare a desktop system for conversion to a tower system, follow these steps: 1. Save all files and applications, then turn off the system. 2. Remove the external monitor and monitor support cover, if applicable.

  • Page 109: Inserting The Desktop Expansion Base Into An Optional Tower Stand

    Inserting the Desktop Expansion Base into an Optional Tower Stand 1. Place the tower stand in a convenient location. 2. Set the expansion base into the tower stand left side down. 3. If you are converting from a desktop system, reconnect all cables, cords, and external devices to the expansion base.

  • Page 110: Docking The Computer In A Tower System

    Docking the Computer in a Tower System WARNING: hands away from the rear of the computer when docking. CAUTION: a computer on for the first time while it is docked. To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base in an optional tower stand, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 111 4. Place the computer left side down on the docking rail the tower stand. If the preset width of the tower stand is the correct setting for your computer, the weight of the computer will close the hinged panel the computer. NOTE: If the hinged panel does not close flush against the top of the computer, refer to “Adjusting the Width of the Tower...

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Width Of An Optional Tower Stand

    Adjusting the Width of an Optional Tower Stand You can adjust the width of a tower stand to the thickness of your computer with preset or custom settings. Width settings are retained by the tower stand. You will not need to adjust these settings again unless you want to dock a different-sized computer.
  • Page 113 Adjusting a Tower Stand to a Custom Width To adjust a tower stand to a computer model not listed on the width table, follow these steps: 1. Undock the computer. 2. Select a trial width setting by aligning the width selector on the width adjuster table .
  • Page 114 3. Place the computer left side down on the docking rail the tower stand. The weight of the computer should close the hinged panel and hold it firmly If the hinged panel does not close completely, raise the width selector. If the hinged panel closes but does not hold the computer firmly against the expansion base, lower the width selector.

  • Page 115: Completing The Setup

    Completing the Setup If you are setting up the system for the first time, complete the setup by following these steps: 1. Turn on the system by following the instructions under “Turning On the System” in Chapter 1. 2. Turn on the power switch on the external monitor. To undock the computer, follow the instructions under “Undocking the Computer”...

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    chapter ROUBLESHOOTING Problems that appear while using the desktop expansion base may originate in the computer, in software, or in an external device. Refer in this chapter to the Quick Solutions Checklist and to the troubleshooting tables on the following topics for help with problems specific to the desktop expansion base.

  • Page 117: Quick Solutions Checklist

    To access the troubleshooting section of your computer’s online Reference Guide, click StartÆ HelpÆContentsÆdouble- click Troubleshooting. If a problem persists, refer to Appendix A for information about contacting Compaq customer support. Quick Solutions Checklist Is the desktop expansion base connected to external power? Is the system turned on? Is the computer properly docked? If the problem is with an external device that has a power...

  • Page 118: Solving Audio Problems

    Solving Audio Problems Problem External audio device does not work. System beeps are not audible. System sound is not audible. Expansion base volume controls are set high, but volume from a connected external audio device is low. Volume controls on a connected external audio device are set high, but volume...

  • Page 119: Solving Battery Pack Charging Problems

    Solving Audio Problems Problem System volume settings are lost when a different computer is docked. Computer speakers are mute when computer is docked. Solving Battery Pack Charging Problems For information about battery pack charging sequence, battery pack status displays, storing battery packs, and running the computer from a battery pack, refer to your computer documentation.

  • Page 120: Solving Docking And Undocking Problems

    Solving Docking and Undocking Problems Solving Docking and Undocking Problems Problem Computer unexpectedly initiates Suspend or turns off when it is docked. Motorized docking mechanism does not activate. Motorized undocking mechanism does not activate. Cannot access manual release latch, because rear panel release latch does not work.

  • Page 121: Solving Expansion Board Problems

    Solving Expansion Board Problems Solving Expansion Board Problems Problem Expansion board does not work. Expansion board is not recognized by the system. Cannot access expansion board or expansion board slot because rear panel release latch does not work. 12-6 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Expansion board is not properly seated.

  • Page 122: Solving External Device Installation Problems

    Solving External Device Installation Problems Refer also in this chapter to the section(s) specific to the device, such as the “Solving Audio Problems” or “Solving External Monitor Problems” sections. If the device is connected to a USB connector, refer also to the “Solving USB Problems” section. Solving External Device Installation Problems Problem External device is...

  • Page 123: Solving External Keyboard Problems

    Solving External Keyboard Problems If the external keyboard is connected to a USB connector, refer also the “Solving USB Problems” table in this chapter. Solving External Keyboard Problems Problem External keyboard does not work. External keyboard connected to USB connector does not work.

  • Page 124: Solving External Monitor Problems

    Solving External Keyboard Problems Problem Hotkeys do not work on external keyboard; QuickLock/ QuickBlank cannot be initiated with Ctrl+Alt+L or exited with power-on password. Hotkey command did not work on an external keyboard used with an Armada 7800 computer model. External keyboard is locked.
  • Page 125 Solving External Monitor Problems Problem Screen is blank (continued) . Display is distorted. 12-10 Troubleshooting Continued Possible Cause External monitor is not receiving electrical power. Screen save is initiated. QuickLock/ QuickBlank is initiated. System is in Suspend. To exit Suspend, press Display is switched to the computer.

  • Page 126: Solving External Pointing Device Problems

    Solving External Pointing Device Problems If the external pointing device is connected to a USB connector, refer also to “Solving USB Problems” in this chapter. Solving External Pointing Device Problems Problem External pointing device does not work. Cursor skips or behaves abnormally when using an external...
  • Page 127 Solving External Pointing Device Problems Problem External pointing device connected to USB connector does not work (continued) . External pointing device connected to USB connector does not work during startup (before Windows 95 loads). 12-12 Troubleshooting Continued Possible Cause Computer is USB- equipped, but the operating system limits external devices...

  • Page 128: Solving Infrared Problems

    Solving Infrared Problems Problem Cannot link with another infrared- equipped device. Solving Infrared Problems Possible Cause Appropriate software is not running on both devices; settings are incorrect. Target device is not IrDA-compliant. A physical condition exists that affects the connection. Devices are too far apart.
  • Page 129 Solving Infrared Problems Problem Data transmission problem. Infrared port on computer does not work when computer is docked. Infrared ports on the docked computer and the expansion base do not work when optional external infrared transceiver is connected. 12-14 Troubleshooting Continued Possible Cause Interference from...

  • Page 130: Solving Modem Problems

    Solving Modem Problems Problem No dial tone. Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow. Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Modem software is not correctly configured. Telephone service is not connected to the telephone wall jack. Modem-equipped computer is not docked. Modem PC Card is not properly installed or configured.
  • Page 131 Solving Modem Problems Problem Modem does not connect at highest speed. Modem loses connection. 12-16 Troubleshooting Continued Possible Cause Line conditions in your area or in the area you are calling may not support the highest connect speeds. The service you are dialing might not support higher connect rates.
  • Page 132 Solving Modem Problems Problem Possible Cause Cannot enable Call Hotkey commands Progress when cannot be used. computer is docked. Call Progress volume is too loud. Cellular telephone Environmental connection doesn’t factors are interfering work (North with the cellular America only). telephone connection.

  • Page 133: Solving Pc Card Problems

    Solving PC Card Problems Problem PC Card does not work. Computer does not beep when PC Card is inserted or removed. PC Cards are not secured when expansion base is locked. PC Cards cannot be removed. PC Card is not recognized by the system.

  • Page 134: Solving Printer Problems

    Solving Printer Problems If you experience problems printing, run a printer self-test as instructed in your printer documentation. If the self-test is successful, the problem is not printer-specific. Problem Printer will not turn on. Printer will not print. Solving Printer Problems Possible Cause The signal cable may not be...

  • Page 135: Solving Removable Drive Problems

    Solving Printer Problems Problem Printer prints garbled information. Solving Removable Drive Problems CAUTION: of errors or failures. Solving Removable Drive Problems Problem System does not recognize a removable drive. 12-20 Troubleshooting Continued Possible Cause Correct printer driver is not installed. Cable is not connected properly.
  • Page 136 Solving Removable Drive Problems Problem Possible Cause Cannot start from Bootable diskette is a diskette. not in diskette drive. Diskette is not bootable. Bootable diskette is not first in the MultiBoot (startup) sequence. Diskette startup ability is disabled. Hard drive Hard drive has bad error occurs.

  • Page 137: Solving Usb Problems

    Solving USB Problems If the USB (Universal Serial Bus) device you are troubleshooting is an external keyboard or an external pointing device, refer also to “Solving External Keyboard Problems” and “Solving External Pointing Device Problems” in this chapter. Problem External device connected to a USB connector does not work.
  • Page 138 Solving USB Problems Problem Possible Cause External device During startup, only connected to USB two tiers are connector does not supported by the work during USB connectors. startup (before These tiers can Windows 95 loads). include no more than two hubs on the first tier and no more than one keyboard and one pointing...

  • Page 139: Compaq Customer Support

    appendix OMPAQ Key Replacement To replace a lost or stolen key, contact the Fort Lock Corporation: Fort Lock Corporation 3000 North River Road River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 458-1100 You must provide the numbers on your keylock. NOTE: Worldwide Telephone Numbers Locate your geographical area in the following table and use one of the telephone numbers for Compaq assistance.
  • Page 140 Location Argentina General Information Technical Support Australia General Information Technical Support PaqFax Austria General Information* Technical Support* Order Software Backup Belgium / Luxembourg Compaq Care Center General Fax Infoline (resellers, brochures) QuickLine (BBS) Order Software Backup Order Software Backup by Fax Brazil General Information Canada...
  • Page 141 Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Chile General Information Technical Support China General Information Technical Support Colombia General Information Technical Support Czech Republic General Information Technical Support Denmark General Information Technical Support Finland General Information Technical Support* QuickLine (BBS) France General Information Technical Support Germany Hotline...
  • Page 142 Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Hong Kong General Information Technical Support PaqFax Hungary General Information Technical Support India General Information PaqFax Israel General Information Technical Support PaqFax Italy Information Software Backup Technical Support Fax Support BBS Service Japan General Information* Technical Support* Windows 95 Support* Order Software Backup * FaxStation...
  • Page 143 Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Korea Product Information Customer Support Malaysia General Information Technical Support Mexico General Information Technical Support PaqFax Netherlands General Information Customer Support* Fax* QuickLine Bulletin Board New Zealand General Information Norway General Information Technical Support Poland General Information Technical Support Portugal General Information...
  • Page 144 Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Singapore General Information Customer Support Center PaqFax South Africa General Information Technical Support Spain General Information Technical Support Sweden General Information Technical Support PaqFax (hämtfax) QuickLine (BBS) Switzerland General Information Technical Support QuickLine Bulletin Board Order Software Backup Taiwan General Information Technical Support...
  • Page 145 Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location United Kingdom General Information FaxPaq QuickLine Bulletin Board United States Product Information* Technical Support* PaqFax* Download Facility (modem access only) Order Software Backup* Battery Pack Recycling* Venezuela General Information Continued Country Code Telephone Number 0990-134456 0181-332-3550 0181-332-9499 1-800-345-1518 1-800-OKCOMPAQ...
  • Page 146 Compaq products: Option Armada 7700 Battery Pack Armada 7300 Battery Pack Notebook CPU The expansion base may be used with Compaq products in a later series if the 2895 agency series docking base is listed under “Regulatory Agency Series Numbers”...

  • Page 147: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules.
  • Page 148 Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 149 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 150: Regulatory Notices

    Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) Class A Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Class B Equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 151: Japanese Notice

    Japanese Notice Taiwanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice The Compaq 2895 agency series docking base meets the requirements of ZH 1/618 (German Safety Regulations for Display Work Places in the Office Sector) when used in conjunction with Compaq computers, keyboards, and monitors that bear the “GS”...

  • Page 152: Power Cords

    Power Cords If you were not provided with a power cord for your computer or for an AC power accessory intended for use with your computer, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in your country. The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label.

  • Page 153: Laser Safety

    Laser Safety All Compaq systems equipped with laser products comply with appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies for Class 1 laser products. It does not emit hazardous light; the beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance.
  • Page 154 Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and sub- assemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.

  • Page 155: Electrostatic Discharge

    appendix LECTROSTATIC A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. Before handling electrostatic-sensitive components, discharge static electricity by one of the methods described in this appendix. Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling Removable Drives To prevent electrostatic damage to removable drives, observe these precautions: Before handling a removable drive, discharge static electricity...

  • Page 156: Grounding Methods

    Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by one of the grounding methods described later in this appendix. If you must leave the area during installation, remember to reground yourself before resuming installation. Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.

  • Page 157: S Pecifications

    appendix PECIFICATIONS This appendix provides electrical and physical specifications for the desktop expansion base. Desktop Expansion Base Power Supply (Input) Electrical Ratings 100 to 120 VAC input 200 to 240 VAC input Frequency The expansion base is designed in accordance with ANSI specifications (no.X3.131-1993, Rev 10h) and IEEE 802.3 specifications.

  • Page 158: C Onnector P In A Ssignments

    appendix ONNECTOR This appendix illustrates the desktop expansion base external device connectors and identifies the signal specific to each connector pin. Signal (+) Transmit Data ( ) Transmit Data (+) Receive Data Unused External Infrared Transceiver Connector Signal Infrared Transmit Infrared Receive Ground SSIGNMENTS...
  • Page 159 Signal Red Analog Green Analog Blue Analog Monitor ID Bit 2 Ground Ground Ground Ground Signal Data Unused Ground E-2 Connector Pin Assignments External Monitor Connector Keyboard/Mouse Connectors (2) Signal +5 Volt Supply Ground Monitor ID Bit 0 Monitor ID Bit 1 (SDA) Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Monitor ID Bit 3 (SCL)
  • Page 160 Signal Joystick A - X Button Joystick A - X Direction Ground Ground Joystick A - Y Direction Joystick A - Y Button Signal Strobe Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7...
  • Page 161 Signal Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Signal ( ) Data E-4 Connector Pin Assignments Serial Connector Signal Data Set Ready Ready to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator USB Connectors (2) Signal (+) Data Ground...
  • Page 162 Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay, 7-4–7-6, 7-13, 7-14 Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay, 7-4, 7-5, 7-7, 7-13, 7-14 Armada 7300 Hard Drive MultiBay, LTE 5000 Half-Height MultiBay, 7-1, 10-1, 10-15 selecting, for half-height bay, 7-1 selecting, for removable drive, 7-4...
  • Page 163 cable country-specific modem, 3-7 expansion board, 9-8, 9-9 external infrared transceiver, 3-10 half-height drive power, 10-1 lock, 5-5 network, 3-12 PC Card, 1-8, 4-3, 4-6, 8-3 security, 2-6, 2-7, 5-5 telephone, 3-7 twisted pair, 3-12 cable lock, 5-5 carrier key, 1-2 LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive, 7-4, 7-12–7-14 CD player...
  • Page 164 removing from an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with one release latch, removing from Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with two release latches, 7-11 removing from MultiBay, 7-14 securing, 5-2 supported by expansion base, 7-3 troubleshooting, 12-20 docking computer, 4-4 alignment guides, 2-2 for the first time, 1-8, 4-3 in tower system, 11-4...
  • Page 165 grounding strap, 10-13, 10-19 half-height bay, 2-2 blank bezel, 10-8, 10-18 converting to half-height drive bay, 7-1, 10-1 converting to LTE 5000 MultiBay, 7-1, 10-1 converting to MultiBay, 7-1, 10-1 drive cage, 10-7–10-13, 10-7–10-13 drive cage shield, 10-7, 10-12–10-13, 10-19 drive cage shield slots, 10-12 installing device in, 10-1 removing device from, 10-15...
  • Page 166 latch docking, 2-2, 5-2, 10-5 MultiBay device release, 5-2, 7-13, 7-14 MultiBay release, 6-2 one-latch model of Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter, 7-7 rear panel release, 2-7, 4-9, 5-2, 9-3, 9-8, 10-4 two-latch model of Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter, 7-7 light affecting infrared transmission, 3-9...
  • Page 167 PaqFax, A-1 parallel connector, 2-6, 3-1, E-3 parallel device connecting, 3-1, 3-2 troubleshooting, 12-7 PC Card alignment rails, 8-3 cables, 1-8, 4-3, 4-6, 8-3 compatible with system, 8-1 configuring, 8-1 door, 1-2, 2-5, 8-2, 8-4 eject button, 8-4 inserting, 8-2 installing, 8-1 installing card and socket services, enablers, 8-1...
  • Page 168 setting up configuration options, 1-3 converting desktop system to tower system, 11-2 desktop system requirements, 1-3 tower system requirements, 1-3 Small Computer System Interface. See SCSI speakers. See stereo speakers, external stereo speakers static electricity, C-1 stereo line-in jack, 2-7, 3-3 stereo line-out jack, 2-7, 3-3 stereo speakers, internal, 2-2, 3-3, 3-4 Suspend...
  • Page 169 Windows 95 docking, 4-1, 4-3 undocking, 4-6, 4-8 Windows NT docking, 4-2 undocking, 4-6, 4-8 worldwide phone numbers, A-1 Zoomed Video PC Card, 8-2 I-8 Index...

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