HP Armada 7400 Manuals

Table of Contents

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    Table of Contents
  • 8

    Using This Guide XI

• 9

  Chapter 1

  • 9

    Etting Tarted
    • 9

      Contents of the Packing Box
    • 10

      Removing the Keys From the PC Card Slot
    • 11

      Installation Requirements
    • 12

      Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor
      • 13

        Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
      • 14

        Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord
      • 16

        Docking the Computer
      • 17

        Turning On the System
    • 18

      Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor
      • 19

        Installing the Monitor On a Monitor Support Cover
      • 20

        Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
      • 21

        Completing the Setup

• 22

  Chapter 2

  • 22

    Dentifying Components
    • 22

      Left Side Component
    • 23

      Front and Top Components
    • 25

      Right Side Components
    • 27

      Rear Panel Components
    • 28

      Regional Differences

• 29

  Chapter 3

  • 29

    Getting Connected
    • 29

      Connecting an External Device
      • 29

        Selecting a Connector
      • 30

        Connecting an External Device to the System
    • 31

      Using an External Device in the System
      • 31

        Audio Equipment
      • 33

        External Keyboard
      • 33

        External Monitor or Overhead Projector
      • 33

        Joystick or MIDI Device
      • 34

        USB Equipment
    • 34

      Connecting a Modem
      • 35

        Connecting an RJ-11 Jack
      • 35

        Connecting a 25-Pin Connector
    • 36

      Establishing an Infrared Link
      • 37

        Linking with the Infrared Port
      • 38

        Linking with an Optional External Infrared Transceiver
    • 39

      Connecting to an Ethernet Network
      • 40

        Connecting a Network Cable
      • 41

        Installing Network Drivers

• 43

  Chapter 4

  • 43

    Docking and Undocking
    • 43

      Preparing to Dock the Computer
      • 43

        When the Computer Is Running Windows 95
      • 44

        When the Computer Is Not Running Windows 95
    • 45

      Docking the Computer
    • 46

      Managing System Power
      • 46

        Turning On the System
      • 46

        Using the Power Switch
      • 47

        Using the Suspend Button
    • 48

      Undocking the Computer
      • 48

        Automatic Undocking of the Computer
      • 50

        Manual Undocking of the Computer

• 53

  Chapter 5

  • 53

    Securing the System
    • 53

      Managing System Security
    • 54

      Locking Components with the Keylock
      • 55

        Locking and Unlocking the Keylock
      • 56

        Replacing a Missing Key
    • 57

      Attaching an Optional Cable Lock

• 58

  Chapter 6

  • 58

    Charging Battery Packs
    • 58

      Charging a Battery Pack
    • 59

      Inserting a Battery Pack Into a Multibay
    • 59

      Removing a Battery Pack From a Multibay

• 60

  Chapter 7

  • 60

    Using Removable Drives
    • 60

      Customizing the Device Bays
    • 61

      Caring for Removable Drives
    • 62

      Adding Drives to the System
      • 62

        Selecting Supported Drives
      • 62

        Combining Drives
    • 63

      Using Drive Adapters
      • 63

        Selecting a Drive Adapter
      • 64

        Obtaining a Drive Adapter
      • 65

        Using a Drive Adapter
    • 72

      Inserting a Drive or Drive Assembly Into a Multibay
    • 73

      Removing a Drive or Drive Assembly From a Multibay

• 74

  Chapter 8

  • 74

    Inserting and Removing Pc Cards
    • 74

      Adding a PC Card to the System
    • 75

      Selecting a PC Card Slot
    • 75

      Inserting a PC Card
    • 77

      Removing a PC Card

• 78

  Chapter 9

  • 78

    Installing and Removing an Expansion Board
    • 78

      Installing an Expansion Board
    • 81

      E Lectrostatic D Ischarge
    • 86

      Removing an Expansion Board

• 88

  Chapter 10

  • 88

    Installing and Removing a Half -Height Bay Device
    • 88

      Installing a Half-Height Bay Device
    • 93

      Top Cover
    • 102

      Removing a Half-Height Bay Device

• 107

  Chapter 11

  • 107

    Setting U P a Tower System
    • 108

      Preparing to Convert a Desktop System to a Tower System
    • 109

      Inserting the Desktop Expansion Base Into an Optional Tower Stand
    • 110

      Docking the Computer in a Tower System
      • 112

        Adjusting the Width of an Optional Tower Stand
    • 115

      Completing the Setup

• 116

  Chapter 12

  • 116

    Troubleshooting
    • 117

      Quick Solutions Checklist
    • 118

      Solving Audio Problems
    • 119

      Solving Battery Pack Charging Problems
    • 120

      Solving Docking and Undocking Problems
    • 121

      Solving Expansion Board Problems
    • 122

      Solving External Device Installation Problems
    • 123

      Solving External Keyboard Problems
    • 124

      Solving External Monitor Problems
    • 126

      Solving External Pointing Device Problems
    • 128

      Solving Infrared Problems
    • 130

      Solving Modem Problems
    • 133

      Solving PC Card Problems
    • 134

      Solving Printer Problems
    • 135

      Solving Removable Drive Problems
    • 137

      Solving USB Problems

• 139

  Appendix A

  • 139

    Compaq Customer Support
    • 139

      Worldwide Telephone Numbers
    • 147

      Federal Communications Commission Notice

• 150

  Appendix B

  • 150

    European Notice
  • 150

    Regulatory Notices
    • 151

      German Ergonomics Notice
    • 151

      Japanese Notice
    • 151

      Taiwanese Notice
    • 152

      Power Cords
    • 153

      Laser Safety

• 155

  Appendix C

  • 155

    Electrostatic Discharge
    • 155

      Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
    • 156

      Grounding Methods
    • 157

      S Pecifications
    • 158

      C Onnector P in a Ssignments