Page 1 Compaq Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers Reference Guide Getting Started Taking a Look at the Computer Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Managing Power Working with Removeable Drives and Device Bays Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)
Page 2: Finding Assistance
Getting Started Finding Assistance Identifying Packing Box Contents...
Page 3: Taking A Look At The Computer
Taking A Look At the Computer Front Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Rear Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Lights...
Page 4: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard Using the TouchPad Using Hotkeys Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad...
Page 5: Learning About Battery Packs
Using Battery Packs Learning About Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Maximizing Battery Pack Life Recycling Used Battery Packs System Beeps...
Page 6: Using Power Preferences
Managing Power Selecting a Power Source Using Suspend (Standby) and Hibernation Managing Low-Battery Conditions Charging a Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Calibrating a Battery Pack Using Power Preferences Conserving Battery Power...
Page 7: Working With Removable Drives And Device Bays
Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays Bay Configuration Caring for Removable Drives Selecting Diskettes MultiBay Devices...
Page 8: Using An Internal Modem (Available On Select Models)
Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models) Connecting the Modem Cable Selecting Communication Software Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Uninstalling the Modem Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally...
Page 9: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Television Monitor Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device Connecting a Serial Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Connecting USB Peripherals Connecting to a Port Replicator...
Page 10: Using Pc Cards
Using PC Cards PC Card Types Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card PC Card Device Drivers Changing PC Card Settings Managing PC Card Power Zoomed Video Stopping a PC Card...
Page 11: Using Audio Features
Using Audio Features Identifying the Audio Components Using Internal and External Microphones Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Controlling Audio Volume Speaker Ports...
Page 12: Upgrading The Computer
Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System Memory Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter Adding an Internal Modem...
Page 13: Maintenance & Travel Guidelines
Maintenance & Travel Guidelines Updating the System Reinstalling Software Caring for the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel Traveling with the Computer...
Page 14: Security Features
Security Features Types of Security Using the Cable Lock Using the Power-On Password Using Quick Controls Using the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices DriveLock Overview...
Page 15: Intelligent Manageability
Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability Overview Asset Management Fault Management Security Management Configuration Management...
Page 16: Computer Setup And Diagnostics Utilities
Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Diagnostics for Windows Using Computer Setup Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows...
Page 17: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Audio Battery CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Diskette Drive and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Hard Drive Hardware Installation Keyboard Memory Modem PC Card Power Printer Screen Software Application Pointing Device Infrared...
Page 18 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 19: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS preface SING UIDE chapter 1 ETTING TARTED Finding Assistance ...1-1 Identifying Packing Box Contents ...1-2 chapter 2 AKING A OOK AT THE Front Components...2-1 Left Side Components...2-3 Right Side Components...2-4 Rear Components...2-6 Bottom Components ...2-7 Status Indicator Lights ...2-8 chapter 3 SING THE EYBOARD...
Page 20 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad ...3-8 Toggling the Keypad On and Off...3-8 Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys ...3-9 Enabling the Keypad at Startup ...3-9 chapter 4 SING ATTERY ACKS Learning About Battery Packs ...4-1 Using a New Battery Pack ...4-2 Charging Battery Packs ...4-2 Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack ...4-3 Removing the Primary Battery Pack...4-3...
Page 21 Using Power Preferences...5-13 Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0...5-14 Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 ...5-16 Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off ...5-17 Conserving Battery Power...5-17 Battery Power Conservation Checklist ...5-17 Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 ...5-18 Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 ...5-18 Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0 ...5-18 chapter 6...
Page 22 chapter 8 ONNECTING XTERNAL Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard...8-1 Connecting an External Monitor ...8-1 Connecting a Television Monitor...8-2 Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device ...8-3 Connecting a Serial Printer ...8-3 Connecting a Parallel Printer ...8-3 Connecting Infrared Equipment ...8-4 Configuring the Infrared Port...8-4 Enabling the Infrared Port ...8-5 Connecting USB Peripherals ...8-6...
Page 23 chapter 11 PGRADING THE OMPUTER Upgrading System Memory...11-1 Checking the Amount of Memory ...11-1 Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board ...11-2 Inserting a Memory Expansion Board ...11-2 Removing a Memory Expansion Board ...11-4 Upgrading the Hard Drive ...11-6 Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive ...11-6 Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter ...11-6 Adding an Internal Modem...11-6 chapter 12...
Page 24 Using Quick Controls...13-6 Enabling Quick Controls ...13-6 Initiating Quick Controls...13-6 Using the Setup Password ...13-7 Establishing the Setup Password ...13-7 Entering the Setup Password ...13-8 Changing the Setup Password...13-8 Deleting the Setup Password ...13-9 Enabling and Disabling Devices ...13-9 DriveLock Overview ...13-10 User and Master Passwords Overview ...13-10 Establishing DriveLock Protection ...13-11 Changing the User or Master Password ...13-12...
Page 25 chapter 16 ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Checklist...16-1 Solving Software Application Problems ... 16-26 appendix A OMPAQ USTOMER UPPORT Preparing to Call Technical Support ... A-1 Worldwide Telephone Numbers ... A-2 appendix B EGULATORY OTICES Regulatory Agency Series Numbers ... B-1 Federal Communications Commission Notice ... B-2 Modifications...
Page 26 appendix C LECTROSTATIC ISCHARGE Preventing Electrostatic Discharge...C-1 When Handling Removable Drives...C-1 When Installing Internal Components...C-1 Grounding Methods...C-2 appendix D PECIFICATIONS ... I-1 NDEX xii Contents...
Page 27 preface 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, Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown here:...
Page 28 chapter For setup instructions, refer to the setup poster included with the computer. To access the online reference guide to the computer: Install the Armada Reference Guide onto your hard drive from the QuickRestore CD-ROM included with the computer. View the Armada Reference Guide from the QuickRestore CD-ROM.
Page 29 The contents of the packing box vary according to your geographic region and according to the computer hardware configuration that you ordered. The following picture and component list identify the standard components included with most computer models. As you unpack the box, make sure you have received all of the standard and optional components that you ordered.
Page 30 Computer Hard drive (inserted in computer hard drive bay) Battery pack (inserted in computer battery bay) Weight saver Power cord AC adapter Modem cable (internal modem models only) Country-specific modem adapter (provided with internal modem models by region as required) Security screws 3-to-2-prong plug adapter (Japan only)
Page 31 chapter Power switch Standby/Suspend switch Slides to turn the computer on or off. While working in Windows, click StartÆShut Down to exit the operating system and turn off the computer. Initiates and exits Suspend. Turns on the computer if it is off. When used with the Fn key on the computer, the Suspend button initiates Hibernation.
Page 32 Continued Stereo speakers Battery light Suspend light Volume control buttons MultiBay Speaker ports TouchPad Left and right TouchPad buttons Diskette drive Built-in speakers for high-quality stereo sound and a multimedia sound system. Indicates the battery is charging when light is on. If the light is off, the battery is not charging.
Page 33 Tilt foot Battery bay Retractable feet on the rear base of the computer that open and lock into place in order to angle the keyboard to a more comfortable position. Holds the primary battery pack.
Page 34 PC Card slot Microphone jack Stereo speaker/headphone jack Lock provision RJ-45 jack RJ-11 jack Slot that supports Type III PC Cards, such as modem, hard drive, or network cards. This slot accepts 16- bit PC Cards and 32-bit Cardbus Cards. Connects to an external microphone.
Page 35 Continued Infrared port Composite TV-Out jack Tilt foot Infrared signals for communicating with another computer. Links to another IrDA-compliant device for wireless communication. Connects a television to the computer. Retractable feet on the rear base of the computer that open and lock into place in order to angle the keyboard to a more comfortable position.
Page 36 Power connector USB connector Serial connector External monitor connector Docking connector Parallel connector Keyboard/Mouse connector Connects to an AC adapter when the battery or charge battery are not operating. Allows connection to Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, such as a keyboard or mouse, or to a camera for video conferencing.
Page 37 Modem compartment Keyboard security screw Hard drive release latch Hard drive compartment Battery release latch MultiBay release latch Provides access to the internal modem. The modem is available on select models and as an option for other models. Keeps the keyboard secured to the computer.
Page 38 The five lights located above the keyboard indicate system operations and status. Hard drive/CD-ROM drive light indicator Diskette drive light indicator Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Turns on when the hard drive, optional CD-ROM drive, or optional DVD-ROM drive is accessed. Turns on when the diskette drive is accessed.
Page 39 chapter The built-in TouchPad functions with any software that supports a Microsoft-compatible mouse. If you are using software that does not support a Microsoft- compatible mouse, select AdvancedÆDevice Options in Computer Setup, then select the Disable Multiple Pointing Devices check box.
Page 40 TouchPad Right TouchPad button Left TouchPad button...
Page 41 Move the cursor Increase or decrease cursor speed Right-, left-, or center-click or double-click Highlight an item* Select text or an object* Activate a selection* Select, then drag and drop an item* *To perform this task exactly as you would with an external mouse, use the left pointing-device button like the left button of an external mouse.
Page 42: Switching The Image
Hotkeys are preset combinations of the key that activate frequently used system functions. The icons on the function keys these functions. To use hotkeys on an external keyboard, which does not have key, press the only of the hotkeys combination. For example, to use the hotkeys, press keyboard connected through a USB connector.
Page 43: Initiating Quick Controls
Initiate Quick Controls Set a power conservation level View battery status Adjust panel contrast Adjust screen brightness Display system information Stretch text In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 toggle image among the computer display, an external display, and simultaneous display. The external display can be connected through the external monitor connector or the video-out jack.
Page 44 Quick Controls are security features that can disable the keyboard and pointing device and clear the screen. Before you can use Quick Controls, set a power-on password and enable Quick Control preferences. For instructions, refer to Chapter 13. To initiate Quick Controls, press To exit Quick Controls, enter your power-on password.
Page 45 Press to adjust the brightness of the computer screen with an on-screen slide button or with the arrow keys. Press to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers. The number beside System BIOS is the version number of your system ROM.
Page 46 To convert the embedded numeric keypad section computer keyboard to a numeric keypad, press When the embedded numeric keypad is enabled, the characters upper-right on the keypad keys are active and the num lock light is on. To disable the embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.
Page 47 To use the embedded numeric keypad keys as standard keyboard keys while the keypad is enabled: Press and hold lowercase. Press and hold typing in uppercase. To set the computer to start up with the embedded numeric keypad enabled— 1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.
Page 48 chapter The computer accommodates up to two rechargeable battery packs at one time. Battery packs are supported in the: Battery bay in the computer (primary battery pack) MultiBay in the computer (second battery pack) With the computer turned off, each battery pack will recharge in less than three hours.
Page 49 Charge the battery pack in the computer's battery bay or a MultiBay while connected to an external power source or while docked in the optional port replicator. You can also charge up to two battery packs in the optional battery charger. However the battery charger has only one slot for the main battery and one slot for the MultiBay.
Page 50 The battery charge light is the right light on the front edge of the computer. It turns on (solid) when a battery pack (in the battery bay or MultiBay) is charging. It turns off when fully charged. It blinks in a low-battery condition. When the battery charge light turns off, the battery packs are fully charged.
Page 51 Insert a battery pack into the battery bay with the large label on the battery pack facing up and the battery contacts facing in. Push the battery pack into the battery bay until it is firmly seated. See Chapter 6 to insert and remove battery packs to and from the MultiBay.
Page 52 If the computer will be unused and unplugged from an external power source for more than two weeks, remove and store the battery packs. Proper storage procedures reduce the self-discharge rate of a battery pack. Store a battery pack in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges.
Page 53: Worldwide Telephone Numbers
Disconnect external equipment that does not have its own power source. (External equipment connected to the computer drains the battery pack.) Exit modem programs when you are not using them. Remove a PC Card when you are not using it. When storing the computer for more than two weeks, remove battery packs and store them separately to reduce the discharge rate and increase battery life.
Page 54 When the computer beeps while the Power/Suspend light is blinking, the computer has initiated Suspend. See Chapter 5 for more information on using Suspend. When the computer is in Suspend and a low battery condition occurs, you cannot press the power button or suspend button to exit Suspend.
Page 55 chapter Work within installed software applications Charge a battery pack inserted in the computer Calibrate a battery pack Modify system software If your external monitor is not Energy Star compliant, enabling monitor energy-saving features may cause video distortion when the screen save timeout occurs. Charged battery pack inserted into the computer External power supplied through...
Page 56 You will use the power switch and the power/suspend light or place it in Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation. Suspend, called Standby in Windows 98, is an energy-saving feature that reduces power to system components that are not being used. When the computer is in Suspend (Standby), your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared.
Page 57 If the computer will be disconnected from external power for more than two weeks—To extend the useful life of the battery pack, shut down the computer, then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry place. If you plan to resume within two weeks—Initiating Hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses less power than Suspend (Standby).
Page 58 Exit Press suspend Suspend* button.** Slide power switch. Initiate Press + suspend Hibernation button.** Restore Slide power switch. from Hibernation *In Windows 98 the term Standby replaces the term Suspend. **In Windows 98 the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
Page 59 When a battery pack that is the only source of power available to the computer reaches a low-battery condition The system beeps five times. The battery light If the low-battery condition is not resolved, the computer will enter a critical low-battery condition. In a critical low-battery condition, If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Suspend (Standby)—The computer beeps twice, then...
Page 60 If external power is available, do one of the following— Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC adapter. Dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to external power. Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the power connector on the computer and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle.
Page 61 A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is available. These locations include the computer battery bay, MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for two weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature.
Page 62 The references in Windows 98 battery charge displays to a “standard APM battery pack” apply to all battery packs that can be used in the computer. To access the Battery Status tab, press the StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆpower icon (named Power, Power Management, or Compaq Power, depending on your operating system)ÆBattery Status tab.
Page 63 When the battery meter or power meter icon is displayed in the taskbar, the icon can also be used as follows. View the total battery power remaining in the system. Enable/disable an on-screen critical low-battery warning. Access the Power tab in the Power Properties window.
Page 64 The Power tab, called the Power Meter tab in Windows 98, is available in Windows 95 and Windows 98. To access the tab In Windows 95 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆ PowerÆPower tab. In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆ Power ManagementÆPower Meter tab. To view the combined percent of total power remaining in all battery packs in the system, clear the Show the Status of All Batteries check box.
Page 65 While a battery pack is being calibrated, it is fully charged, then fully discharged. A battery calibration icon in the taskbar displays an Up arrow during the charge phase and a Down arrow during the discharge phase. A calibration cannot resume if the calibration is stopped or if the computer is shut down during a calibration.
Page 66 3. View the calibration reports in the Status column. The battery numbers in the Battery column correspond to the following locations: 4. Select any location number with “Needs calibration” beside it in the Status column. 5. Select the Start Calibration button. Shut down the computer or select the Stop Calibration button on the Battery Calibration tab.
Page 67 You can increase, decrease, and allocate the power used by the computer by setting power preferences. Increasing power increases performance, while decreasing power conserves energy and extends the running time from a battery pack. By decreasing power to unused components and functions, you can allocate more power to the components and functions that you are using.
Page 68 Refer to the following table for procedures on setting power preferences. Select a preset level of power use that applies whenever the computer is running on a battery pack. A battery conservation level can also be displayed and selected with the Create a level of power use that applies settings for the following whenever the computer is...
Page 69 Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend. In Windows 95, turn off power to an optional PC Card modem Change location of Hibernation file. Enable/Disable Hibernation. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of power use that applies whenever the computer is running on external AC or DC power.
Page 70 To access most power preference settings—Select StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆPower Management. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to your Windows 98 documentation. To enable or disable Hibernation—Select the Hibernation tab, then select the On or Off button. To set a screen brightness level that applies when the computer is running on a battery pack—Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the...
Page 71 Auto Insert Notification runs a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on insertion, but drains power and prevents system-initiated Suspend (Standby) and prevents system-initiated hibernation. The Auto Insert Notification prevents system-initiated (timeout) suspend/hibernation in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. Turn off Auto Insert Notification: In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆ...
Page 72 Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower. Then: On the Battery Conservation Settings tab, select the High battery conservation level or select the Custom battery conservation level, then enter even lower settings. If you are using a PC Card modem, click the PC-Card Modems tab, then select the Turn Off PC-Card Modems When Not in Use check box.
Page 73 chapter The two computer bays support standard as well as optional devices. Some devices can be hot plugged, while others must be inserted after the computer has been turned off. The following table is a list of devices supported in all bays, as well as the computer power state required before inserting the device (see Chapter 2 for bay locations): MultiBay...
Page 74 Removable drives such as the hard drive, CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive, and LS-120 drive are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Back up the information on a hard drive before removing it. Failure to back up the hard drive can result in loss of information if the drive is handled improperly.
Page 75 If more than one drive is in the system, the computer selects the drive to start from by searching for (1) a bootable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM; (2) a bootable diskette; and (3) a bootable hard drive. The computer can start from: Any bootable hard drive in the computer or diskette drive.
Page 76 Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations. For example, if you start up from a hard drive in the MultiBay, it becomes drive C and a hard drive in the primary hard drive bay becomes drive D. Starting up from a network card does not affect logical drive designations.
Page 77 The MultiBay supports a CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, second hard drive, or a second battery pack. 1. If your device is not hot-pluggable, turn off the computer. 2. Insert the device into the MultiBay until it locks into place. If installing a second hard drive, insert the hard drive into a hard drive adapter before installing the drive into the MultiBay.
Page 78 1. If your device is not hot-pluggable, turn off the computer. 2. Press the MultiBay release lever to release the device. When removing a second hard drive, first remove the adapter from the MultiBay, then remove the hard drive from the adapter. 3.
Page 79 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the eject button on the bezel of the CD-ROM drive to release the CD loading tray. 3. Slowly pull out the CD loading tray until it is fully extended. 4. Remove the CD from its protective case and place it in the CD loading tray, label side up.
Page 80 If a compact disc becomes lodged in the CD-ROM drive, remove it by using the following steps: 1. Insert a paper clip or similar thin metal rod into the manual release hole on the front bezel of the CD-ROM drive. Press firmly.
Page 81 chapter To connect the modem to a standard telephone wall jack: 1. Connect one end of the modem cable the right side of the computer. (Digital Access Arrangement) that supports multiple countries. However, some countries may require an adapter to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack.
Page 82 2. Plug the opposite end of the cable wall jack. Wall jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble standard telephone jacks but are not compatible with analog devices such as modems. Be sure the modem cable is connected to a regular analog phone line. Plugging the modem into a digital line will result in no dial tone and is not recommended.
Page 83 You can configure most communications software without the use of AT commands or dial modifiers. If you prefer to configure the modem using AT commands, select StartÆProgramsÆAccessoriesÆHyperTerminal. To access an AT command set including dial modifiers and instructions, go to the Compaq Internet site at To uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows NT 4.0, you must log into Windows NT 4.0 with Administrator privileges.
Page 84: Using A Country-Specific Modem Adapter
To connect the modem using a country-specific modem adapter: 1. Plug either end of the modem cable included with the computer into the RJ-11 jack on the computer . 2. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone jack 3. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter The internal modem is configured to meet operating approval in the country where you purchased your computer.
Page 85 The internal modem supports a subset of the countries listed in the Dialing Properties. If you select an unsupported country, a warning will appear and USA will be selected if you don’t choose a different supported country. You can confirm your country selection if running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0: Click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆModemsÆDialing PropertiesÆand then view your country in the “I am in:”...
Page 86 Set the modem to ignore dial tones—If the modem receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it will not dial and will display a No Dial Tone error message. To set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing: 1.
Page 87 chapter To connect an external enhanced keyboard to the computer, connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard/mouse connector on the computer. To connect an external VGA monitor: 1. Turn off the monitor. 2. Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor connector on the back of the computer.
Page 88 A Composite TV-Out is provided that allows you to switch your screen output from the computer display (panel and/or monitor) to a television monitor. To switch your computer output to the television monitor, use the Microsoft Windows Control Panel. 1. Turn off the television and plug the RCA-style television signal cable into the Composite TV-Out on the computer.
Page 89 A PS/2-compatible mouse or external TouchPad can be connected to the computer. To connect an external pointing device, insert the pointing device cable into the keyboard/mouse connector. External pointing devices need software device drivers to operate. The necessary drivers should be provided by the manufacturer or may be preinstalled with Microsoft Windows.
Page 90 Infrared-equipped computers are IrDA-compliant. Infrared performance may vary depending on peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications used. The infrared port is available only on specific models. The infrared port allows wireless communication between your computer and other infrared-equipped devices. Operating system support for infrared communication is currently available with Microsoft Windows 95, but not for Windows NT 4.0.
Page 91 If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility asks you to choose a port for the infrared connection, you can select Serial Cable on COM5 or, if the computer is running a preinstalled Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, select Parallel Cable on LPT3.
Page 92 Your computer comes equipped with a port that connects Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to the computer. Your computer can support certain USB devices without any special drivers. These include hubs and keyboards. To connect USB devices for which the device manufacturer provided no special drivers, you will need an operating system that has USB support, such as Windows 95 or Windows 98 preinstalled by Compaq.
Page 93 chapter This computer supports a single Type II or Type III PC Card. It supports both 16-bit and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards. Several kinds of PC Cards are supported, such as network cards, hard drive cards, memory cards, and fax/modem cards. For a current list of third-party PC Cards qualified on this computer, call your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Page 94 2. With the label side up, insert the 68-pin connector side of the PC Card into the PC Card slot, pushing gently until firmly seated. If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98 and your computer is on, the computer automatically configures a plug and play card and most other PC Cards.
Page 95 1. If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you must stop the PC Card before removing it (see “Stopping a PC Card” later in this chapter). You do not need to turn the computer off or initiate Suspend. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, you must close Windows NT 4.0 and turn off the computer.
Page 96 Device drivers are programs or data files containing information needed to run a specific PC Card. Most of the device drivers you need are preinstalled on the computer. In order to save available memory, some device drivers are not enabled after being installed. Some types of PC Cards, such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional PC Card–specific...
Page 97 If you are running Windows 95, remove PC Cards when they are not in use to conserve power, or turn off power to the PC Card slots through Power Properties (click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆdouble-click PowerÆPower Properties). If you are running Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0, remove PC Cards when they are not in use to conserve power.
Page 98 chapter The computer provides the following internal and external audio capabilities: Stereo speakers Speaker ports Built-in speakers that provide high- quality stereo and multimedia sound. They also support external audio input devices such as a CD player, tape deck, or stereo tuner connected to the computer.
Page 99 Volume button (down) Volume button (up) Microphone jack Stereo speaker/headphone jack Internal microphone With stereo speakers muted, system beeps are still audible unless they have been turned off. The internal microphone is disabled when an electret condenser microphone with a 3.5-mm plug is plugged into the microphone line-in jack.
Page 100 External speakers: Provide more separation for the left and right audio channels. Produce more volume with amplified speakers. Produce higher quality sound. The internal stereo speakers are disabled when external speakers or headphones are connected to the speaker/headphone line-out jack. Audio volume control affects the stereo speakers, headphones, and external speakers that are connected to the stereo speaker/headphone jack.
Page 101 The volume control on the computer overrides all other volume controls in the software. That is, the volume from the integrated stereo speakers, external speakers, or headphones will never be louder than the sound level selected using the computer volume control.
Page 102 chapter You can expand memory by installing memory expansion boards. Installation is performed easily by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. To order a memory expansion board, contact your Compaq authorized reseller. Refer to the instruction card that comes with the option kit for installation procedures.
Page 103 For a list of the memory expansion boards available for the computer, refer to Compaq Worldwide Telephone Numbers for the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. The computer only supports SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory expansion boards. If you install a different type of memory expansion board, you will receive the following message when you restart the computer: This unit only supports SDRAM.
Page 104 5. Insert the memory expansion board into the empty memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. Then slide it gently into place until it is seated while tilted. A memory expansion board is asymmetrically keyed (notched) to ensure correct positioning. 6.
Page 105 1. Shut down and turn off the computer. Disconnect any external cables. 2. Remove the security screw from the bottom of the computer. 3. Release the keyboard by successively inserting a paper clip or similar instrument into the four keyboard releases 4.
Page 106 5. Pull away the retention clips expansion board to release it. The memory expansion board tilts toward you. 6. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board gently out of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. Place the memory expansion board in an electrostatic-safe container.
Page 107 Depending on your computer model, the primary hard drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity. Contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for the optional hard drives available for your computer. 1. Remove the security screw. 2. Slide the hard drive latch forward to open the hard drive compartment.
Page 108 chapter You can set up a customized search of the Compaq Internet site for new information about the software, firmware, and hardware in your system by registering with Compaq Info Messenger. To access Compaq Info Messenger, go to the Compaq Internet site at To register, follow the instructions on the Info Messenger page.
Page 109 You can obtain all Compaq system software and firmware, with download and installation instructions, from the Compaq Internet site at Most software is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. A compressed file containing a system read only memory (ROM) is called a ROMPaq.
Page 110 3. To view the version number of the installed system ROM, select FileÆSystem Information. 4. To close Computer Setup and restart the computer, select FileÆSave Changes and Exit or FileÆIgnore Changes and Exit. You can obtain the latest system ROM for the computer at no charge by mail or from the Internet.
Page 111 The Quick Restore package included with the computer contains the software preinstalled in the computer and instructions for restoring it. Keep the computer away from excessive moisture and temperature extremes. Do not expose the computer to liquids or precipitation. Avoid exposing the computer to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
Page 112 1. Back up your information. 2. Remove all CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, or PC Cards. 3. Shut down the computer. 4. If the computer will be disconnected from external power source for more than two weeks, remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place.
Page 113 If you are traveling internationally: Consult with a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider about power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the computer. (Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary.) To contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider near you, refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers”...
Page 114 chapter Security features protect your computer and the information stored on it from unauthorized access. The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer when it is turned on, restarted, or resumed from Suspend or Hibernation. The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your computer’s configuration through Computer Setup.
Page 115 To help protect your computer from theft, use the cable lock provision to secure the computer to a work area. To attach the cable lock: 1. Loop the cable around a heavy, fixed object to which you want to secure the computer. 2.
Page 116 The power-on password is a security feature that prevents use of the computer when it is turned on until a secret word or code is entered. This prevents unauthorized access to your information. If you establish a power-on password, you must enter it each time you turn on the computer.
Page 117 If you enter the password incorrectly, an incorrect password prompt displays. Try again to enter the password. After three unsuccessful attempts, you must turn the computer off and back on again before you can continue. The password is not case sensitive. However, you must use the same keys each time you enter the password.
Page 118 To change your power-on password: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the password prompt is displayed, enter your current password, then enter the new password twice, typing the appropriate syntax for your computer keyboard between the passwords. For example, if you have a Belgian keyboard, type the following: current password=new password=new password Type carefully.
Page 119 Quick Controls establish security measures on your computer when it is on but not in use. QuickLock disables your keyboard and pointing device while the computer is running. It leaves your information on the screen but prevents it from being accessed until a power-on password is entered to enable the keyboard.
Page 120 Using the keyboard. Using the key combination the computer and external keyboards. To exit QuickLock and QuickBlank once they have been initiated, enter your power-on password. QuickLock on Suspend cannot be initiated from the keyboard. The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your computer configuration through Computer Setup.
Page 121 You will be prompted to enter your setup password the next time you try to change the computer configuration using Computer Setup. After you establish the setup password, you must enter it each time you want to change the computer configuration. 1.
Page 122 The new password takes effect the next time you turn on the computer. Once your setup password has been established, you can delete it using your computer keyboard. Each computer keyboard is designed to meet specific country requirements. The syntax for changing the password varies according to the keyboard purchased with your computer.
Page 123 3. Select FileÆSave changes and Exit, then press Enter. 4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10. Your Computer will restart with the new preferences. Devices disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in the operating system. If you are disabling a device as a security measure, use Computer Setup Security Menu.
Page 124 If you forget your user or master password, contact Compaq customer support for further instructions before proceeding. To establish DriveLock protection 1. Run Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer (StartÆShut DownÆRestart). When the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press 2.
Page 125 10. Type your new master password. (You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters, and you may use the same password you are using for the power-on password.) Type carefully because the password does not display as you type it. 11.
Page 126 6. Press F10. 7. Exit Computer Setup. Select FileÆSave changes and exit. Press Enter. When prompted to confirm your choice, press F10. The changes will take effect when you exit Computer Setup. Once you create a password, you can only delete the passwords after the computer has restarted and the protected hard drive has been unlocked.
Page 127 chapter Intelligent Manageability consists of software tools for the computer and Compaq servers that assist in tracking, troubleshooting, protecting, and maintaining the computer. It provides the following functions: Asset Management—provides detailed configuration and diagnostic information. Fault Management—prevents, predicts, and alerts of impending hardware problems.
Page 128 Asset Control enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information from any Compaq computer connected to the network. This information can be used to assist in tracking and maintaining the computer and its components. It provides the following information: Inventory information—A network administrator can retrieve information about the computer via the network by using Compaq Insight Manager or any PC management tool provided by Compaq Solution Partners.
Page 129 Monitor alert—diagnoses and displays external monitor operational problems. Memory alert—reports memory board configuration changes when a memory board is removed, added, or reconfigured. It also provides the previous and current configurations for comparison. The alerts work with or without network connection. Of course, if your computer is not connected to the network, your network administrator cannot receive alerts from your computer until you reconnect to the network.
Page 130 QuickLock/QuickBlank—locks the keyboard and clears the screen. Ownership Tag—displays ownership information during system restart. Compaq provides you with support software to optimize the performance of your computer. This support software is distributed monthly on a CD-ROM that can be ordered from Compaq.
Page 131 chapter The computer features two system management utilities. Computer Setup is a system information and configuration utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load. It includes custom settings that are not available in Windows. Compaq Diagnostics for Windows is a system information and diagnostic utility that is used within your Windows operating system.
Page 132 All information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, or Advanced menus. The items on each of these menus are described in this section. 1. Turn on or restart the computer. When the blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen, press To change the language, press To view navigation information, press To return to the Computer Setup menu from anywhere in...
Page 136 When you access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, a scan of all system components appears on the screen before the Compaq Diagnostics window opens. You can display more or less information from anywhere within Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Level on the menu bar.
Page 137 Custom Test—Performs maximum testing on a selected device. To run all tests listed beneath your selection, select the Check All button. To run only the tests you select, select the Uncheck All button, then select the check box beside each test you want to run.
Page 138 chapter If you encounter a minor problem with the computer or software applications, go through the following checklist for possible solutions: Is the computer connected to an external power source or does it have a fully charged battery pack installed? Is the computer turned on and is the power light on? Are all cables connected properly and securely? Did the diskette drive contain a nonbootable diskette when...
Page 139 Computer does not System beeps have beep after the been turned down. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Internal speaker The volume controls produces no sound on the front right side of the computer may be set too low. Line input may not be connected properly.
Page 140 External microphone You are using the does not work wrong type of microphone or microphone plug for the computer. The microphone may not be connected properly. Sound source not selected. No sound is coming Audio settings are not from the game set correctly.
Page 141 Volume is too low or Volume and/or mixing too loud controls are set incorrectly. Troubleshooting Continued Check the volume and mixer controls in Control PanelÆMultimedia. Adjust volume of stereo speakers using the volume controls on the left side of the computer.
Page 142 Computer is beeping The computer has and battery charge entered a low battery light is blinking condition. Battery charge light Computer entered a is blinking but low battery condition computer does not while low battery beep warning beeps and/or system beeps are turned down or off.
Page 143 Battery pack will not Battery pack was fast charge exposed to tempera- ture extremes. Battery pack has exceeded its useful life. Battery pack is already fully charged. Computer shut down You removed a and information was battery from the lost when replacing computer when the a battery pack computer had no...
Page 144 CD-ROM drive The CD is not cannot read a properly seated in compact disc the drive. The CD has been loaded upside down. The CD may be dirty or scratched. Cannot eject CD is not properly compact disc loaded in the drive. Eject the CD, reseat it, and close the tray.
Page 145 Diskette drive cannot Diskette is not write to a diskette formatted. Diskette is write- protected. Computer is writing to the wrong drive. Not enough space is left on the diskette. Diskette drive is disabled. Troubleshooting Format the diskette. 1. Double-click on My Computer.
Page 146 Diskette drive cannot Diskette is not read a diskette formatted or is formatted incorrectly. You are using the wrong type of diskette for the drive. Error message Diskette was appears while removed while drive information is writing light was on. to diskette drive Continued 1.
Page 147 Reading the hard Computer entered drive takes more time Hibernation due to a than usual after low battery condition restarting the and is now exiting computer from it. Hard drive error Hard drive has bad occurs sectors or has failed. The hard drives provided by Compaq for your Armada personal computer are unformatted.
Page 148 Hardware devices The system did not are not working automatically properly configure the new device. Cable(s) of the new external device may be loose or the power cable may be unplugged. The power switch of the new external device is not turned on or was turned on after the computer was turned on.
Page 149 Embedded numeric Num Lock function is keypad on the off. computer keyboard is disabled Screen is on and You initiated keyboard is locked QuickLock. External keyboard You connected the does not work external keyboard while the computer was still turned on. Memory counting Memory board is during Power-On...
Page 150 ERROR message Typing error. Excessive line Modem is connected current sensed to a digital line. message No dial tone, with or You are not in your without NO DIAL home country and the TONE message modem does not recognize the local dial tone.
Page 151 No dial tone, with or The modem or without NO DIAL modem COM port is TONE message disabled. The modem is not responding to commands from the computer keyboard. Modem sounds are Modem speaker is not audible turned off. System sound is muted or turned down.
Page 152 Modem does not dial Call Waiting may be correctly interfering. Clicking sound and The modem is modem does not connected to a digital connect line. NOTE: The EXCESS LINE CURRENT SENSED message does not display if the current is under 100 mA. Modem does not The error correction connect...
Page 153 Modem does not Another device on connect your telephone line may be causing interference. The telephone line does not support 56K implementation. There is noise on the telephone line. The 56K protocol of an internal modem will fall back to lower speeds if the telephone line is too noisy for a high-speed...
Page 154 Fax transmissions The wrong printer do not work driver is selected. Characters are There is noise in the garbled/transfer telephone line. rates are slow Settings on the sending and receiving modem do not match. The error correction feature of your modem software is interfering.
Page 155 Modem loses Call Waiting may be connection interfering with the connection. Another device on your telephone line may be causing interference. Hibernation was initiated; the computer reached a low-battery or critical low-battery condition. Your service provider may have an inactivity timeout.
Page 156 Computer does not Card is not fully beep when a PC inserted into the slot Card is inserted or is upside down. PC Card beeps are disabled. The PC Card device drivers for your card are not installed. Card design or card driver may not be compatible with the PCMCIA software.
Page 157 Card is not fully Computer beeps inserted into the slot only once when a or is upside down. PC Card is inserted Card is not recognized by the system. Card did not configure because of a conflict with another device in the computer.
Page 158 Computer beeps Card design or card only once when a driver may not be PC Card is compatible with the inserted PCMCIA software. PC Card drivers The PC Card is not fail with error configured correctly. messages during system restart Modem/fax PC The modem/fax card Card does not...
Page 159 Storage PC Card Flash memory cards does not work require the Microsoft Flash File System to be loaded. The card is not formatted. The card is not supported by the computer. Computer turned off The system initiated while it was left Hibernation due to a unattended and low battery condition.
Page 160 Printer will not turn The cables may not be connected properly or the printer is unplugged. Printer will not print Printer is not turned Printer is not online. The printer drivers for the application are not installed. Printer is offline Paper tray is empty.
Page 161 Characters on The brightness and/or computer display are contrast controls are not properly set. Screen is blank and A screen blanking the power/suspend utility has initiated. light is on Brightness and contrast need adjusting. Screen save has initiated. Screen is blank and Suspend is initiated.
Page 162 Screen is blank and The computer has no lights are on either entered Hibernation or, if Hibernation is disabled, the battery pack has discharged without saving your information. Screen is blank and QuickLock and keyboard is locked QuickBlank were initiated. These security features lock the keyboard and pointing device and...
Page 163 Most software application or installation problems occur as a result of one or more of the following: The application was not installed correctly. Memory was not allocated correctly. A conflict exists between applications. Insufficient memory There is not enough to run application memory for the application.
Page 164 External pointing The external pointing device is not working device was connected to the computer while the computer was on. TouchPad is not Incorrect or no device working driver is installed. Device driver is The wrong mouse is loaded but pointing selected.
Page 165 Cannot The required software communicate with is not running on both another computer computers. One computer does not have an IrDA- compliant infrared port. The pathway between the infrared ports is obstructed, one port is more than 30 degrees (plus or minus 15 degrees off the center line) from the other, or the ports are more...
Page 166 Cannot transmit data Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light is close to the infrared connections. There is interference from other wireless devices. A physical obstruction is in the way. One of the devices was moved during data transmission. The orientation of the units is incorrect.
Page 167 appendix If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting chapter, you may need to call technical support. To receive the fastest possible solution when you call, follow the instructions in Chapter 15 to run the Compaq diagnostics utilities. Have the following available when you call: The computer Serial number on the bottom of the computer...
Page 168 Printed or saved configuration and diagnostic information. To obtain, print, or save configuration and diagnostic information, refer to Chapter 15. If you take your computer to a Compaq authorized reseller, dealer, or service provider for service, remember to provide the power-on and setup passwords, if they are set.
Page 169 Belgium General Information Technical Support* QuickLine BBS Brazil General Information Canada General Information Product Information* Technical Support* Customer Support* Order Software Backup* Battery Pack Recycling* Caribbean Technical Support Chile General Information Technical Support China General Information Technical Support Customer Response Center FaxPaq/PaqFax Verification Center Management Service Center...
Page 170 Colombia General Information Technical Support Czech Republic General Information Technical Support Denmark General Information Technical Support QuickLine BBS Eastern Europe, The Middle East, and Africa Technical Support and General Information Ecuador General Information Finland General Information Technical Support* France General Information* Technical Support* Germany General Information*...
Page 171 Greece General Information Hong Kong General Information Technical Support FaxPaq/PaqFax Hungary General Information Technical Support India General Information FaxPaq/PaqFax Ireland General Information* Israel General Information Technical Support Italy General Information* Technical Support Japan General Information* Technical Support* Windows 95 Support* Order Software Backup* Dial Q2 Technical Support Indicates domestic numbers not available internationally...
Page 172 Korea Product Information Technical Support Customer Support* Luxembourg General Information Technical Support* QuickLine BBS Malaysia General Information Customer Response Center Mexico General Information Technical Support FaxPaq/PaqFax Netherlands General Information Technical Support* Fax* New Zealand General Information Technical Support Customer Support Center Indicates domestic numbers not available internationally Continued 2 3470 0700...
Page 173 Norway General Information Technical Support Peru General Information Poland General Information Technical Support Portugal General Information Technical Support Technical Support Russia General Information Technical Support Singapore General Information Customer Service FaxPaq/PaqFax Slovak Republic General Information Technical Support South Africa General Information Technical Support Indicates domestic numbers not available internationally Continued...
Page 174 Spain General Information Technical Support Sweden General Information Technical Support* Switzerland InfoLine* Technical Support (German) Technical Support (French) Taiwan General Information Technical Support Thailand General Information Turkey General Information United Arab Emirates (Dubai) General Information United Kingdom General Information* General Information Indicates domestic numbers not available internationally Continued 902 10 14 14...
Page 175 United States Product Information* Technical Support* FaxPaq/PaqFax* Download Facility* (modem access only) Order Software Backup* Battery Pack Recycling* Venezuela General Information Technical Support Indicates domestic numbers not available internationally Continued 1-800-345-1518 1-800-OKCOMPAQ (1-800-652-6672) 1-800-345-1518, Option 1 1-281-518-1418 1-800-952-7689 1-800-524-9859 2 953 0854 2 953 9705...
Page 176: Regulatory Agency Series Numbers
appendix Throughout these regulatory notices, Compaq products are referred to by their regulatory agency series numbers. Regulatory agencies worldwide use agency series numbers for product identification. Each approved product displays the assigned agency series number. To ensure continued safe and reliable operation, use your portable computer only with the products listed below:...
Page 177: Modifications
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 178 For questions regarding this declaration, write Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston TX 77269-2000 or call 281-514-3333 To identify your product, refer to the part, series, or model number found on the product. If you have questions about your product that are not related to this declaration, please write Compaq Computer Corporation P.
Page 179 “GS” approval mark. The Compaq Series PP2060 of laptop computers in a standalone mode are not intended for continuous use in an office environment. Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline.
Page 180: Power Cords
In North America, dispose of nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries by taking advantage of the Compaq battery recycling program. You will be provided with a postage-paid battery pack mailer preaddressed to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled. Call the telephone number listed for your location in Appendix A for more information.
Page 181 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 182 Always follow these basic safety precautions when using a modem or telephone that is not cordless. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
Page 183 If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
Page 184 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, or entity, or individual sending the message and the...
Page 185 Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
Page 186 This device is equipped with pulse dialing, while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition.
Page 187 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Page 188: When Installing Internal Components
appendix 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. To prevent electrostatic damage to removable drives, observe these precautions: Before handling a removable drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface or lug nuts on the...
Page 189: 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 190 appendix Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative Humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating = 38.7°C max) Altitude Operating Nonoperating Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. This computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Rated Voltage Rated Frequency Rated Input This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms.
Page 191: Index
AC Adapter, 1-3 Adapter, Country-Specific Modem Adapter, 7-3 Adjust panel contrast, 3-5, 3-6 agency numbers, B-1 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) as power source, 5-1, 5-6 connecting, 5-6 airport security devices, 12-5 alerts system. See Intelligent Manageability, Fault Management APM battery pack (Windows 98), 5-8 Application Recovery CD, 7-3 applications.
Page 192: Running A Calibration
beeps turning on or off, 4-7 with blinking battery light, 4-6 with blinking power/suspend light, bidirectional parallel port mode, 15-5 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), 3-7, 12-2 boot sequencing. See utilities button suspend, 5-3 touchpad, left and right, 3-2 cable modem, 1-3 on AC Adapter, 1-3 cable lock, 13-2 calibration of battery packs...
Page 193 damage, preventing from electrostatic discharge, C-1 internal components, C-1 removable drives, C-1 default settings, restoring, 15-3 defaults, modem, 7-3 device bays configurations, 6-1 device disabling/enabling. See security device drivers updating, 12-2 diagnostic utilities, 15-1 diagnostics. See utilities diskette using to save or restore system configuration, 15-3 Diskette drive, 2-2 Diskette drive light indicator, 2-8...
Page 194 hard drive compartment, 2-7 release latch, 2-7 Security screws, 1-3 upgrading. See upgrading computer using second. See MultiBay hard drive timeout setting, in Windows 95, 5-13 setting, in Windows NT 4.0, 5-13, 5-15 hard drive, problems, 16-10 Hard drive/CD-ROM drive light indicator, 2-8 hard drives Hibernation file on, 5-2, 5-5...
Page 195 keyboard components, illustrated, 3-2 connecting external, 8-1 problems. See troubleshooting security screw, 2-7 setting, 3-3 TouchPad procedures, 3-3 using hotkeys on, 3-4 keyboard (EasyPoint IV pointing stick models) using embedded numeric keypad, 3-8 keyboard (TouchPad models) using embedded numeric keypad, 3-8 keyboard, external disabling embedded numeric keypad, using hotkeys on, 3-4...
Page 196 MultiBay battery pack location number of, 5-12 MultiBay battery pack location number of, 5-10, 5-12 MultiBay location number in battery calibration utility, 5-12 on Power Meter tab (Windows 98), 5-10 MultiBoot startup sequence, 6-3 MultiMonitor (Windows 98), 3-5 navigation, 3-3 Computer Setup, 15-2 NIC jack, 2-4 Num Lk key, 3-8...
Page 197 PC Card turning off power to, in Windows 98, 5-16 PC Card slots, 2-4 PC Cards changing settings, 9-4 device drivers, 9-4 inserting PC Card, 9-1 managing power, 9-4 problems with. See troubleshooting removing PC Card, 9-3 stopping PC Card, 9-5 types, 9-1 zoomed video, 9-5 PCMCIA software, 16-19...
Page 198 screen brightness adjusting, with hotkeys, 3-5, 3-7 setting, in Windows 95, 5-14 setting, in Windows 98, 5-16 Scroll Lock key, 3-4 Scroll Lock Light Indicator, 2-8 SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory, 11-2 security DriveLock. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-9 enabling Quick Controls, 13-6 initiating Quick Controls, 13-6 Quick Controls, 3-5, 3-6...
Page 199 displaying in Computer Setup, 15-1, 15-2, 15-3 displaying with hotkeys, 3-5, 3-7 system ROM (read only memory) displaying version number, 3-5, 3-7, 12-2 downloading, 12-3 obtaining latest version, 12-1, 12-3 reinstalling, 12-4 updating, 12-2 system software version numbers displaying in Computer Setup, 12-2 displaying with hotkeys, 12-2 telephone numbers, worldwide, A-2 television monitor, 8-2...
Page 200 warning cleaning computer, 12-4 voltage converter kit, 12-6 weight saver, 1-3 Windows 98 power management software (APM or ACPI) using an APM battery pack, 5-8 worldwide telephone numbers, A-2 www.compaq.com/support/files, 14-4 zoomed video, 9-5 Index...

Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Manual

Chapter 1 GETTINGSTARTED

Chapter 2 TAKING a LOOK at the COMPUTER

Chapter 3 USING the KEYBOARD

Chapter 4 USINGBATTERY PACKS

Chapter 5 MANAGING POWER

Chapter 6 WORKING with REMOVABLE DRIVES and DEVICE BAYS

Chapter 7 Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)

Chapter 8 CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

Chapter 9 USING PC CARDS

Chapter 10 USING AUDIO FEATURES

Chapter 11 UPGRADING the COMPUTER

Chapter 12 MAINTENANCE & TRAVEL GUIDELINES

Chapter 13 SECURITY FEATURES

Chapter 14 INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY

Chapter 15 COMPUTER SETUP and DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES

Chapter 16 TROUBLESHOOTING

Appendix A

Appendix B Regulatory Agency Series Numbers

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