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Compaq Armada 4100 Series Reference Manual (185 pages)

Compaq Personal Computers Reference Guide Armada 4100

Brand: Compaq | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Reference Guide
2
Federal Communications Commission Notice
4
Battery Notice
6
Energy Star Compliance
6
Table of Contents
8
Preface

14
- Using this Guide
  14
Chapter 1 Finding Information about Your Computer

16
Chapter 2 Taking a Look at the Computer

24
- Front and Left Side Components
  25
- Front and Right Side Components
  26
- Keyboard Components
  27
- Status Panel Lights
  28
- Rear Components
  29
- Bottom Components
  30
- Versatile Handle
  31
Chapter 3 Using Keyboard Shortcuts

32
- User-Programmable Keys
  33
  - Assigning Programmable Keys
    33
  - Unassigning User-Programmable Keys
    34
  - Adding Schemes
    35
  - Removing Schemes
    35
  - Key Assignments on the Taskbar
    35
- Using the Hotkeys
  36
  - Customizing the Popup Window
    38
- Using Special Function Keys
  38
- Using the Numeric Keypad
  40
Chapter 4 Working with Pointing Devices

42
- Mouse Utility
  43
- Touchpad Components
  44
- Trackball Components
  45
- Removing a Pointing Device
  46
- Installing a Pointing Device
  48
Chapter 5 Managing Power

50
- Using the Power Button
  51
  - Power Choices
    51
- Using the Suspend Button
  52
  - How Suspend Is Initiated
    52
  - Initiating Suspend
    53
  - Exiting Suspend
    53
- Using Hibernation
  54
  - Initiating Hibernation
    54
  - Exiting Hibernation
    55
- Using AC Power
  56
- Using Battery Power
  58
- Power Properties Utility
  69
  - Battery Status Tab
    69
  - Setting Battery Conservation Levels
    70
  - Specifications
    71
  - Setting a Timeout
    71
  - Turning Hibernation on or off
    72
  - Using the AC Energy Saver
    73
  - The Battery Gauge Popup
    74
Chapter 6 Working with Removable Devices

76
Chapter 7 Maximizing Your Mobile CD Expansion Unit (MCD)

84
Chapter 8 Enjoying Compaq Audio

92
- Identifying Built-In Audio Components
  93
  - External Audio Jacks
    94
  - Stereo Line-In Jack
    95
  - Internal Microphone
    96
- Volume Control
  97
- Using the Stereo Speakers
  98
Chapter 9 Connecting External Equipment

100
- Device Manager Utility
  101
- Add New Hardware Icon
  101
- Using PC Cards
  102
  - Inserting a PC Card
    103
  - Removing a PC Card
    103
  - PC Card Software
    104
  - Using Telephony Features
    104
  - Connecting a TV or VCR
    105
  - Connecting Infrared Equipment
    106
Chapter 10 Adding Software and Upgrades

108
- Installing Software
  109
- Operating System Support
  109
- Adding Memory
  109
- Upgrading
  110
Chapter 11 Setting Security Features

112
- Setting Passwords Properties
  113
- Power-On Password
  113
- Establishing a Setup Password
  115
  - Deleting/Changing a Setup Password
    116
- Identifying Quick Controls
  116
  - Initiating Quick Controls
    117
- Using a Cable Lock
  118
Chapter 12 Caring for the Computer

120
- Routine Care
  121
- Travel Guidelines
  122
- Shipping Guidelines
  123
Chapter 13 Diagnostics

124
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

130
- Checklist
  130
- Interpreting Messages on the Screen
  131
- Solving Minor Problems
  131
  - Solving Battery Problems
    132
  - Solving Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems
    135
  - Solving Hard Drive Problems
    136
  - Solving Hardware Installation Problems
    137
  - Solving Keyboard and Embedded Numeric Keypad Problems
    138
  - Solving Memory Problems
    139
  - Running the Monitor Self-Test
    139
  - Solving PC Card Problems
    140
  - Solving Power Problems
    142
  - Power Problems and Solutions
    142
  - Solving Printer Problems
    143
  - Solving Display Screen Problems
    144
  - Solving Software Application Problems
    146
  - Solving Sound Problems
    146
  - Solving Pointing Device Problems
    147
  - Cleaning the Trackball
    149
  - Cleaning Inside the Trackball Assembly
    150
  - Servicing the Computer
    151
  - Preparing for a Call to Customer Support
    152
POST Error Messages

154
- Connector Pin Assignments
  156
- Parallel Connector
  156
- Serial Connector
  157
Connector Pin Asgnments

157
- Keyboard/Mouse Connector
  157
Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements

162
- General Requirements
  162
- Country-Specific Requirements
  163
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

166
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
  166
- Grounding Methods
  166
Appendix E

168
Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers

168
- Auto Adapter
  170
Appendix F Specifications

170
- Diskette Drive
  173
- Hard Drives
  174
Index

180

Compaq Armada 4100 Series Manual (190 pages)

Brand: Compaq | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
6
Symbols
6
Technician Notes
6
Laser Safety
7
CDRH Regulations
7
Locating Additional Information
8
Product Description
9
Computer Features and Models
9
Models
10
Standard Features
11
Software Fulfillment
13
Security Features
13
Power Management
13
Options
14
System Memory Options
14
Display Options
15
Secondary Cache
15
Mobile CD Expansion Unit
15
Convenience Base
15
Mass Storage Options
15
AC Adapter
16
Automobile Adapter
16
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
16
External Battery Charger
16
External Keyboards
16
External Monitors
16
Compaq Mouse
17
Trackball Pointing Device
17
External Computer Components
18
Front and Left Side Components
18
Front and Right Side Components
19
Rear Components
20
Bottom Components
21
Status Panel Lights
22
Mobile CD Expansion Unit Components
23
Convenience Base Connectors
25
Design Overview - Computer
26
System Unit
26
System Board
26
Processor Board
27
Processor
27
System Memory
27
Cache
27
Local Bus Video
28
Troubleshooting
29
Preliminary Steps
30
Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords
31
Power-On Self Test (POST)
32
POST Error Messages
32
Compaq Utilities
35
Running Computer Setup
35
Running Computer Checkup (TEST)
36
View System Information (INSPECT)
38
Diagnostic Error Codes
39
Keyboard Test Error Codes
40
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
40
Serial Test Error Codes
41
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
45
Solving Minor Problems
45
Solving Audio Problems
45
Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems
46
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
48
Solving Hard Drive Problems
49
Solving CD-ROM Drive Problems
49
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
50
Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems
51
Solving Pointing Device Problems
51
Solving Memory Problems
52
Solving PC Card Problems
53
Solving Power Problems
55
Solving Printer Problems
56
Solving Screen Problems
56
Solving Software Application Problems
58
Solving Network Problems
61
Illustrated Parts
63
System Unit
64
Mass Storage Devices
68
Cables and Power Cords
70
Standard and Optional Boards
72
Display Assembly
74
Options
76
Miscellaneous Parts
78
Shipping Boxes
80
Documentation
81
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
83
Electrostatic Discharge
83
Generating Static
83
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
84
Removing Batteries
84
Preventing Damage to Drives
85
Grounding Methods
85
Grounding Workstations
86
Grounding Equipment
86
Recommended Materials and Equipment
87
Service Considerations
88
Tool Requirements
88
Cables and Connectors
88
Serial Number
88
Removal and Replacement Procedures
89
Serial Number
89
Disassembly Sequence Chart
90
Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
91
Disconnecting the AC Power and External Diskette Drive Bay
92
Undocking the Computer
93
Battery Packs
100
Dualbay Battery Pack and Devices
102
Pointing Devices
104
Hard Drive
106
PC Card
107
External Computer Components
108
Computer Logo
108
Computer Feet
109
Handle
110
CPU Base Assembly
114
Memory Cover
115
Memory Boards
116
Lithium Real Time Clock Battery
118
CPU Base Cover
119
Processor Shield and Board
122
CPU Cover and Keyboard Assembly
123
Display Assembly
127
Clutch Assembly Components
131
Clutch Cover
131
Clutches
133
System Board Components
134
System Board
134
Ensuring ESD Protection
139
Heatsink and Video Chip Heatpipe
139
Frame Components
142
Upper PCMCIA Door
142
Lower PCMCIA Door
145
Dualbay Eject Assembly
148
PCMCIA Assembly
150
PCMCIA Ejector Buttons
153
Display Ground Bracket
155
Specifications
157
Computer
158
Displays
159
Hard Drives
162
Diskette Drive
165
CD-ROM Drives
166
Battery Packs
169
Mobile CD Expansion Unit
170
External Power Supplies
171
System Interrupts
174
System DMA
175
System I/O Address
176
System Memory Map
178
Connector Pin Assignments
179
Power Cord Set Requirements
185
3-Conductor Power Cord Set
185
General Requirements
185
Country-Specific Requirements
186
Index
187

Compaq Armada 4100 Series User Manual (190 pages)

HP Armada 4100: User Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Product Description

9
- Models
  9
Chapter 6 Specifications

9
- Hard Drives
  9
- Diskette Drive
  11
  - Security Features
    12
  - Power Management
    12
Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures

13
- Serial Number
  13
- Options
  14
- CD-ROM Drives
  15
- Battery Packs
  16
- Mobile CD Expansion Unit
  23
Chapter 3 Illustrated Parts

26
- System Unit
  26
- Display Assembly
  26
- Options
  27
Chapter 2

29
- Preliminary Steps
  29
- Power-On Self Test (POST)
  31
- POST Error Messages
  31
- Compaq Utilities
  35
- Documentation
  45
Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

83
- Electrostatic Discharge
  83
- System Interrupts
  157
- System DMA
  157
- System I/O Address
  157
- System Memory Map
  157
- Disassembly Sequence Chart
  187
  - Battery Packs
    187
  - Hard Drive
    187
  - Pointing Devices
    187
  - Grounding Methods
    188
  - Handle
    188
  - Memory Boards
    188
  - PC Card
    188
Appendix A

189
Appendix B

189
- Convenience Base
  189
  - Running Computer Setup
    190
  - View System Information (INSPECT)
    190
  - Solving Minor Problems
    190
- Country-Specific Requirements
  189
- General Requirements
  189
- Mobile CD Expansion Unit
  189
- Secondary Cache
  189

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Finding Information about Your Computer

Chapter 2 Taking a Look at the Computer

Chapter 3 Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Chapter 4 Working with Pointing Devices

Chapter 5 Managing Power

Chapter 6 Working with Removable Devices

Chapter 7 Maximizing Your Mobile CD Expansion Unit (MCD)

Chapter 8 Enjoying Compaq Audio

Chapter 9 Connecting External Equipment

Chapter 10 Adding Software and Upgrades

Chapter 11 Setting Security Features

Chapter 12 Caring for the Computer

Chapter 13 Diagnostics

Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

POST Error Messages

Connector Pin Asgnments

Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements

Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix E

Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers

Appendix F Specifications

Index

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Appendix A

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