Compaq N150 Series manual

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    b Har d ware Guide Compaq Ev o Notebook N150 Series P ar t Number : 233050-001 May 2001 This guide provides comprehensi v e information on setting up the computer hardware and software, identifying computer components, using the battery pack, connecting external de vices, and adding upgrades and accessories.[...]

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    © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Deskpro Registered in U.S. P atent and T rademark Off ice. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information T echnologies Group, L.P . in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, W indo ws, W indows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other[...]

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    Hardware Guide iii Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Completing Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Installing Optional Applications . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    iv Hardware Guide Contents 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Replacing the Primary Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack. . . . . . . . [...]

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    Contents Hardware Guide v Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3 Connecting Infrared Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3 Infrared Connection Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 Infrared Configuration Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5 Enabling the Infrared Port . [...]

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    vi Hardware Guide Contents 10 Computer Utilities Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1 Enabling Power Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2 Timeout Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2 [...]

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    Hardware Guide 1–1 1 Har dware and Software Setup Setting Up the Har dware 1. Record the Product K ey for your operating system. Y ou will need to enter or verify this number during softw are setup. Y ou may also need it to update or troubleshoot your operating system. The Product K e y is located on the Certificate of Authenticity label on the b[...]

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    1–2 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup 2. Locate the battery pack in the shipping box. If tape is cov ering the battery contacts, remov e it before installing the battery pack. 3. Install the battery pack into the battery compartment. a. T urn the computer bottom side up. b . Insert the battery at a 45-degree angle into the compartment 1[...]

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    Hardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide 1–3 Å W ARNING: This is a Class B digital device , pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. F or more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Notebook Products Refe rence Library CD , included with the computer . T o reduce the risk of personal injur y , electr[...]

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    1–4 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup 6. Open the computer by sliding the display latch to the right 1 and raising the display 2 . Opening the computer[...]

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    Hardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide 1–5 7. T urn on the computer by pressing the po wer button 1 . T urning on the computer When po wer is turned on: ■ The po wer/standby light 2 turns on. ■ The battery pack in the battery compartment begins to char ge and the battery light 3 turns on. The battery light: ❏ Remains on while the batter[...]

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    1–6 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup Setting Up the Software Completing Initial Setup Y ou can begin initial setup as soon as the computer is connected to external po wer and the initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen. Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the follo [...]

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    Hardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide 1–7 Installing Optional Applications Y ou can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. ■ T o install a third-party application, refer to the documentation included with the application. ■ T o install a preloaded Compaq utility , selec[...]

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    1–8 Hardware Guide Hardware and Softw are Setup Å W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of personal injur y , electr ic shock, fire , or damage to the equipment: ■ Disconnect power from the equipment b y unplugging the po w er cord from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not place anything on po wer cords or cables . Arrange them so that no one ma y accide[...]

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    Hardware Guide 2–1 2 A Look at the Computer Fr ont Components[...]

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    2–2 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer Front Components Component Function 1 Stereo line-out/headphone jack Connects stereo speak ers, headphones, headset, or tele vision audio . 2 Stereo line-in jack Connects a CD pla yer , tur n er , or tape deck. 3 P ower light On: P ower is turned on. Blinking: Computer is in Standby . The power light also[...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–3 T op Components T op Components Component Function 1 P ower button T ur ns on the computer .T o tur n off the computer , use the operating system Shut Down command. 2 Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the computer ; can be used whether the computer is open or closed. 3 Easy Access Buttons F our bu[...]

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    2–4 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer 5 Windows application k ey Displa ys the shor tcut menu f or the item beneath the pointer . 6 T ouchP ad and T ouchP ad but t on s Mov es the cursor , selects and activates. The right and left buttons function like buttons on an e xter nal mouse. 7 Windows logo k ey Displa ys the Windows Start menu. T op [...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–5 T op Component Lights Component Function 1 Drive light indicator T ur ns on when the hard dr iv e, CD , or D VD is accessed. 2 Diskette driv e light T ur ns on when the diskette drive in the Media Ba y or the optional external diskette drive is accessed. 3 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedde[...]

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    2–6 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer 5 Scroll lock light On: Scroll is on. 6 P ower light On: P ower is turned on. Blinking: Computer is in Standby . The power light also b links if a batter y pack that is the only av ailable power source reaches a low-battery condition. 7 Batter y charge light On: A battery is charging. Blinking: A batter y[...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–7 Right Side Component Right Side Component Component Function Media Bay Accepts a CD-ROM, CD-R W , D VD , diskette drive , or second batter y pack.[...]

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    2–8 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer Left Side Components Left Side Components Component Function 1 Security slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer . 2 V ent Allows airflo w to cool inter nal components. Ä CA UTION: T o prev ent damage, the system will shut down if a se vere o verheating condition occurs. T o prev ent loss[...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–9 4 RJ-11 jack (internal modem models only) Connects the modem cable to an internal modem. A modem cable is included with internal modem models. 5 USB connector Connects USB de vices. 6 PC Card slots (2) Suppor t a 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. 7 PC Card eject buttons Eject a PC Card from the PC Card [...]

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    2–10 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer Rear P anel Components Rear P anel Components Component Function 1 Infrared por t Links to another IrD A-compliant de vice f or wireless communication. 2 P arallel connector Connects a par allel device . 3 Serial connector Connects a serial device . 4 K eyboard/mouse connector Connects an e xter nal k ey[...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–11 6 USB connector Connects USB de vices. 7 Exter nal monitor connector Connects an e xter nal monitor or micropor table projector . 8 DC power jac k Connects any one of the f ollowing: ■ A C Adapter ■ Optional A utomobile P ower Adapter/Charger ■ Optional Aircraft P ower Adapter Rear P anel Component[...]

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    2–12 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer Bottom Components Bottom Components Component Function 1 Media Bay release latch Releases the media ba y de vice from the connector . 2 Serial number Identifies the computer ; needed when you call Compaq customer support. 3 F an Provides airflo w to cool inter nal components. 4 Reset button Manually rese[...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–13 5 Memor y e xpansion compar tment cov er Cov ers the memory e xpansion compar tment that contains a memor y e x pansion slot for one memory e x pansion board. 6 Hard drive Remo vab le primar y hard drive. T wo screws secure the driv e into the computer . 7 Batter y security latch Secures the batter y pac[...]

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    2–14 Hardware Guide A Look at the Computer Additional Standar d Components The components included with the computer v ary by geographic region and the computer hardw are configuration ordered. The follo wing illustration and table identify the standard components included with most computer models. ✎ Some components ship inside computer compar[...]

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    A Look at the Computer Hardware Guide 2–15 4 QuickRestore kit Contains the software preinstalled on the computer . 5 Notebook Products Ref erence Librar y CD-ROM Contains the fo llowing guides: ■ Hardware Guide ■ Modem and Networking ■ Modem Commands ■ Maintenance, Shipping and T rav el ■ T r oub leshooting ■ Regulator y and Saf ety N[...]

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    Hardware Guide 3–1 3 K e yboar d and P ointing Devices Using the T ouchP ad The T ouchPad performs the same basic operations as a mouse. It functions with any softw are that supports a Microsoft-compatible mouse. The T ouchPad 1 includes left 2 and right 3 T ouchPad buttons for function or application selection. T o operate the T ouchPad, slide y[...]

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    3–2 Hardware Guide K eyboard and P ointing De vices Using Hotkeys Hotkey Quic k Reference Function Hotkey Return to Original State Switch displa y and image (s witching between the displa y and external monitor) Fn+F3 Fn+F3 Standby Fn+F4 Press the po wer b utton Adjusts screen brightness Fn+F7 (decrease) Fn+F8 (increase) Fn+F8 (increase) Fn+F7 (d[...]

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    K eyboard and P ointing De vices Hardware Guide 3–3 Hotkeys Hotke ys are preset combinations of the Fn ke y 1 and another ke y that access or ex ecute frequently used system functions. The icons on the function ke ys F3 to F8 2 represent these functions. Hotke ys can be used at anytime and from within any application. Identifying the Hotkeys Swit[...]

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    3–4 Hardware Guide K eyboard and P ointing De vices ■ Microsoft W indows Me or W indows 98 with Extended Desktop enabled —Press Fn+F3 to turn of f an external display connected to the external monitor connector and to disable Extended Desktop. ■ Microsoft W indows 2000 Pr ofessional —T oggle Fn+F3 to switch the image among ❏ Computer di[...]

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    K eyboard and P ointing De vices Hardware Guide 3–5 Using the Embedded Numeric K eypad The embedded numeric ke ypad consists of a cluster of 15 keys 1 . The character in the upper right corner of each of the ke ys indicates the ke ypad function of that key . The standard ke yboard functions of the keys in the k eypad are disabled when the ke ypad[...]

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    3–6 Hardware Guide K eyboard and P ointing De vices Disabling the Numeric K eypad T o disable the keypad and return the k eys to their standard ke yboard functions, press num lk. Con ver ting the Numeric Ke ypad Ke ys to Standard K eys T o use the keypad k eys temporarily as standard k eys while the ke ypad is enabled: ■ Press and hold Fn to ty[...]

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    K eyboard and P ointing De vices Hardware Guide 3–7 Identifying the Easy Access buttons[...]

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    Hardware Guide 4–1 4 Battery P acks Charging Battery P ac ks The computer supports up to two battery packs: a primary battery pack located in the battery compartment and an optional battery pack in the Media Bay . When both battery packs are used, the system charge and discharge in a preset sequence: ■ Charge sequence: 1—Primary battery pack [...]

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    4–2 Hardware Guide Batter y P acks Using a New Battery P ack Charge the installed battery pack while connected to an e xternal po wer source. A ne w battery pack should be fully charged before it is used for the first time. The battery pack will w ork without being fully charged, b u t the battery gauge will not sho w an accurate charge until the[...]

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    Battery Pac ks Hardware Guide 4–3 Removing the battery pac k[...]

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    4–4 Hardware Guide Batter y P acks 6. T o insert the new fully char ged battery pack, angle the battery pack into the compartment at a 45-degree angle so that the battery tabs are aligned with the tabs inside the compartment 1 . Press do wn on the battery pack until it is fully seated and the battery release latch clicks 2 . 7. Slide the battery [...]

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    Battery Pac ks Hardware Guide 4–5 If running W indows 2000, select the unplug or eject hardw are icon on the W indows system tray in the lo wer right corner of the screen. A message will display when it is safe to remov e the de vice. Select okay at the message prompt. 2. Close the display and turn the computer bottom side up. 3. Slide and hold t[...]

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    4–6 Hardware Guide Batter y P acks Using the Battery Quick Char ge Check If your battery pack has a battery quick check feature, you can monitor the charge in the battery pack when the battery pack is not in the computer . T o display the percent of a full charge remaining in a battery pack, press the button 1 on the battery pack. Each charge le [...]

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    Battery Pac ks Hardware Guide 4–7 a. T urn on or restart the computer . Press F10 during system startup to run the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU). From the Security menu in PSU, enable “Battery Calibration. ” Save your setting and select e xit from PSU. b . Restart the computer and allo w the battery pack to charge until the battery charge l[...]

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    4–8 Hardware Guide Batter y P acks Storing a Battery P ac k If a computer will be unused and unplugged for more than two weeks, remov e and store the battery pack. Ä CA UTION: T o prev ent damage to a batter y pack, do not e xpose it to high temperatures f or e xtended periods of time. T o prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in[...]

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    Hardware Guide 5–1 5 Drives The computer supports the follo wing driv es that allo w you to store and access data: ■ Remov able primary hard drive ■ One of the follo wing in the Media Bay: ❏ CD dri v e ❏ D VD drive ❏ Diskette dri ve ■ Optional external disk ette driv e Caring f or Drives T o av oid unexpected loss of information cause[...]

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    5–2 Hardware Guide Drives Remo ving and Inser ting the Har d Drive Ä CA UTION: T o prev ent damage to the computer and hard dr ive and loss of inf or mation, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before handling a drive . Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive ba y . Do not remove the hard drive [...]

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    Drives Hardware Guide 5–3 7. T o insert a hard driv e, slide the hard dri ve into the bay until it is firmly seated in the connector and the bezel is flush with the computer . 8. Reinstall the scre ws securing the hard driv e. 9. T urn the computer top side up, open the display , and press the po wer button to resume operation. Inser ting or Remo[...]

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    5–4 Hardware Guide Drives Removing a Media Ba y drive 5. Slide the ne w driv e into the Media Bay until it clicks into place. 6. T urn the computer top side up and open the display . If running W indows 98 or W indows Me, turn on the computer . 7. T o remove the dri ve, repeat the steps abov e. Connecting the Optional External Diskette Drive ✎ [...]

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    Drives Hardware Guide 5–5 Connecting the external diskette drive 3. T o disconnect the driv e, remove the disk ette, if installed, from the dri ve. 4. Unscre w the driv e cable from the parallel port on the rear of the computer . Remo ving and Inser ting Storage Media Inser ting and Remo ving a Diskette T o insert a diskette into the diskette dri[...]

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    5–6 Hardware Guide Drives Inser ting a Disc into the CD or D VD Drive 1. T urn on the computer . 2. Press the eject button on the front panel of the media tray to open it. Opening the media tray 3. Slo wly pull out the tray . 4. Press the disc onto the tray spindle. Handle the disc by the edges, not the flat surfaces. 5. Close the media tray . Th[...]

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    Drives Hardware Guide 5–7 Viewing the CD When autorun is enabled, the CD contents will be displayed on the screen. If autorun is not enabled: 1. Click Start > Run, then type: X:programautorun.exe (where X = your CD dri ve designation) 2. Select the OK button. Remo ving a Disc from the CD or D VD Drive 1. T urn on the computer . 2. Press the [...]

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    5–8 Hardware Guide Drives Changing the Star tup Sequence The computer can start up from most bootable media or de vices. A bootable medium or de vice contains files needed b y the computer to start up and operate properly . When more than one bootable medium or de vice is in the system, the computer selects the medium or de vice to start from by [...]

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    Hardware Guide 6–1 6 A udio Using A udio Features The computer provides the follo wing external audio features, which are described in the follo wing “ Audio Components” table. Identifying audio features[...]

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    6–2 Hardware Guide Aud i o Connecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jac k When connecting a de vice to the stereo line-out jack: ■ Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug. ■ Use 32-ohm headphones and at least 8-ohm external speak ers for best sound quality . The stereo line-out jack disables the computer speaker when an external audio de vice is plu[...]

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    Au di o Hardware Guide 6–3 Connecting to the Stereo Line-In Jac k When connecting an external stereo player , such as a CD player , stereo tuner , or tape deck to the line-in jack: ■ Input de vice must hav e a 3.5-mm stereo plug. ■ Line input le vels of 4.25 v olts to 9.5 volts must be supplied, which meet the line output specifications of mo[...]

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    Hardware Guide 7–1 7 External De vice Connections External de vices can be physically connected to the computer . In addition, some computer models can provide connections between infrared equipped de vices. Refer to “ A Look at the Computer” section in this guide to locate the connectors on your computer . This section provides procedures fo[...]

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    7–2 Hardware Guide External Device Connections Connecting an External Monitor Ä CA UTION: T o prev ent damage to the computer , turn off the monitor bef ore connecting it to the computer or disconnecting it from the computer . T o prev ent damage to the computer displa y , do not place an e xter nal monitor or any other object on top of the comp[...]

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    External Device Connections Hardware Guide 7–3 The Microsoft W indows operating system should prompt you to set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup f ails, consult the printer documentation for information and instructions on de vice driv er . Connecting a P arallel Printer 1. T urn off the printer . 2. Plug the printer en[...]

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    7–4 Hardware Guide External Device Connections Communicating with infrared Infrared Connection Guidelines ■ Be sure the infrared ports on both de vices are turned on and facing each other at a distance no greater than 1.5 feet (about 0.5 meter). ■ A void moving the infrared ports a way from each other during data transmission. ■ A void inte[...]

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    External Device Connections Hardware Guide 7–5 Infrared Configuration Guidelines ■ The infrared port default settings are as follo ws: ❏ Port—COM3 ❏ Address—1487-147F ❏ Interrupt request (IRQ)—9 ■ If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility prompts you to choose a port for the infrared connection, you can select Serial Cabl[...]

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    7–6 Hardware Guide External Device Connections Connecting USB Equipment USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) is a hardware interf ace that can be used to connect such lo w-speed external de vices as a USB ke yboard, mouse, driv e, printer, scanner , or hub to the computer . USB hubs connect to a USB port on the computer and then to other USB de vices. Hub[...]

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    External Device Connections Hardware Guide 7–7 Modem models will need an RJ-11 cable. T o connect the cable: 1. Plug one end of the RJ-11 cable into the RJ-11 jack on the computer . If the RJ-11 cable contains a noise suppression circuit, which pre vents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the cable so that the noise suppression circ[...]

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    7–8 Hardware Guide External Device Connections Using the Security Slot The security slot on the computer allo ws you to physically secure the computer . T o use the security slot: 1. Loop the cable around a secure object. 2. Insert the locking de vice 1 into the security slot 2 . 3. T urn the locking device 3 clockwise 90 de grees. T o remove the[...]

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    Hardware Guide 8–1 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons The computer supports se veral notebook accessories for you to upgrade and add on to your system. ✎ Se veral Armada notebook accessories, such as MultiBay options and the Armada M Series external disk ette driv e, are not compatible with this computer model. T o order accessories, visit the Com[...]

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    8–2 Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons 1. Shut do wn the computer . 2. Disconnect all external de vices connected to the computer . 3. Disconnect the A C Adapter and remov e the battery pack from the computer . 4. Use a #1 Phillips scre wdriv er to remove scre ws. As you remov e scre ws from the computer , place them a w ay from the wor[...]

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    Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Hardware Guide 8–3 Remo ving and Inser ting a Memory Expansion Board Å W ARNING: F ailure to unplug the power cord and remo v e the batter y pack bef ore installing a memor y expansion board can damage the equipment and e xpose you to the risk of electrical shock. 1. T urn the computer bottom side up and remove the [...]

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    8–4 Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons 2. T o remove a memory board, pull a way the plastic retention clips on each side of the memory expansion board 1 . The memory expansion board tilts upw ard. 3. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board and slide it gently out of the memory expansion slot at a 45-de gree angle 2 . Removing a memo[...]

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    Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Hardware Guide 8–5 5. T o add a memory expansion board, insert it into the empty memory expansion slot at a 45-de gree angle 1 . Then slide it gently into place until it is seated while tilted. ✎ Memory expansion boards supported b y the computer are ke yed (notched) to ensure correct positioning. 6. Push the memor[...]

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    8–6 Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Adding and Using PC Car ds A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The computer supports two T ype II PC Cards and both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards. PC Cards are c[...]

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    Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Hardware Guide 8–7 Inser ting a PC Car d Ä CA UTION: T o prev ent damage to the connectors, use minimal pressure when inser ting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. 1. Hold the PC Card label side up with the connector facing the computer . 2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated. Inserting a PC Car[...]

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    8–8 Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Remo ving a PC Card Ä CA UTION: Failure to remo ve a PC Card that extends be yond the computer bef ore transpor ting the computer ma y cause per manent damage to the PC Card connectors. In W indows 98, W indows Me, and W indows 2000 Professional, follo w these steps: 1. Prepare the system for the [...]

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    Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Hardware Guide 8–9 Installing Additional De vice Drivers De vice driv ers are programs or data files containing information needed to run a particular PC Card. Compaq preinstalls most of the de vice driv ers you need on the computer . ✎ T o sav e av ailable memory , some device dri vers are not turned on. Some type[...]

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    8–10 Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Media Ba y De vices The Media Bay supports one of the follo wing devices: CD dri ve, D VD drive, disk ette dri ve, or a second battery pack. Refer to the “Dri ves” section in this guide for instructions on installing or swapping de vices in the Media Bay . External Diskette Drive An external d[...]

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    Hardware Guide 9–1 9 Specifications This computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice. Refer to the Re gulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Pr oducts Refer ence Library CD for gov ernmental agency information. Regulatory Ag ency Series Number s Regulatory agencies w orldwide use agency se[...]

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    9–2 Hardware Guide Specifications Computer Dimensions Operating En vir onment Dimensions U .S. Metric Height 1.31 in 33.4 mm Width 12.16 in 309 mm Depth 9.76 in 248 mm Factor U .S. Metric Te m p e r a t u r e Operating 50° to 95°F 10° to 35°C Nonoperating –4° to 140°F –20° to 60°C Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10 to 90% [...]

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    Specifications Hardware Guide 9–3 Rated Input P ower Po r t a n d C O M Po r t S e t t i n g s Input P ower Rating Operating v oltage 100-120/220-240 V A C RMS Operating current 1.3/0.65 A RMS Operating frequency range 50-60 Hz A C When powered b y a DC source 18.5V MAX ✎ This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-pha[...]

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    9–4 Hardware Guide Specifications Comm unications Communications Specifications T emperatures Operating 32° to 167°F (0° to 75°C) Storage -40° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C) Relative Humidity (non-condensing Operating -10 to 90% (-10 to 90%) Storage -5 to 95%@102°F (-5 to 95%@ 39°C) Interfaces Communications connector Standard RJ-11 telephone [...]

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    Specifications Hardware Guide 9–5 P ower Requirements +3.3 vo lts +/-5%, +3.3 vaux +/-5%, +5 volts +/-5% Specifications Lucent Win Modem - Assy T ype III, V .90 WW; refer to specifications 225641-001 Lucent Win Modem plus Intel PRO/100 P Mobile Combo Adapter - Assy , V .90 WW MDM, NIC , MPC13, ref er to specification 218480-001 Communications Spe[...]

  • Page 79

    Hardware Guide 10–1 10 Computer Utilities Utilities that are preinstalled on the computer include: ■ PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility —Allo ws you to modify or restore factory default settings and conf igure the system BIOS to diagnose and solve minor problems. ■ Po wer Management —Allo ws you to reduce your computer po wer consumption. ■ Secu[...]

  • Page 80

    10–2 Hardware Guide Computer Utilities Enabling P o wer Savings The Enable Po wer Savings feature in Po wer Management controls all po wer management features. When set to disabled, the po wer menu is automatically disabled. The default setting is enabled. Timeout Settings Y ou can set up timeout functions to power do wn computer components by se[...]

  • Page 81

    Computer Utilities Hardware Guide 10–3 Hibernation Hibernation is an energy-sa ving feature and safeguard that sav es information in RAM to a hibernation file on the hard dri ve, then shuts do wn the computer . Hibernation is initiated by the computer when the computer reaches your defined percentage of battery pack po wer remaining. T o wake the[...]

  • Page 82

    10–4 Hardware Guide Computer Utilities The po wer-on password is no w set. Every time you turn on the computer , resume working from Hibernation mode, or access PSU, you must enter this password. T o re move a pa ss word : 1. Access PSU by turning on the computer and pressing F10 when the Compaq logo displays on the screen. 2. Enter your current [...]

  • Page 83

    Hardware Guide Index-1 Inde x 3rd-party applications, installing 1–7 A AC Adapter 2–11 , 2–14 accessories, ordering 8–1 additional standard components. See standard components, additional air intake vent 2–8 Aircraft Power Adapter 2–11 audio components adjusting volume 6–3 microphone 6–1 , 6–2 stereo line-in jack 6–1 , 6–2 ste[...]

  • Page 84

    Index- 2 Hardware Guide Inde x button schemes, creating/deleting 3–6 C cable lock, attaching 7–8 calibrating the battery packs 1–7 Caps lock light 2–5 cautions battery pack(s) 4–2 , 4–8 electrical safety 5–2 , 8–1 external monitor 7–2 file corruption 1–6 headphones 6–2 memory installation 8–5 PC Card software 8–6 PC Cards [...]

  • Page 85

    Inde x Hardware Guide Index-3 DVD drives caring for 5–2 Media Bay 5–3 using 5–6 E Easy Access Buttons 3–6 Easy Access buttons 2–3 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 5–2 , 8–1 embedded numeric keypad converting to standard keys 3–6 disabling 3–6 enabling 3–5 energy, conserving 8–8 external devices, connecting 7–1 external diskette[...]

  • Page 86

    Index- 4 Hardware Guide Inde x PC Card slots 2–8 , 2–9 RJ-11 jack (internal modem models only) 2–8 , 2–9 security slot 2–8 USB connector(s) 2–8 , 2–9 vent(s) 2–8 lights, top component. See top component lights line-in jack, stereo 6–3 line-out jack, stereo 6–2 M Maintenance, Shipping and T ravel guide. See Notebook Pr oducts Ref[...]

  • Page 87

    Inde x Hardware Guide Index-5 PC Card eject buttons 2–8 , 2–9 PC Card slots 2–8 , 2–9 PC Cards adding/using 8–6 configuring 8–6 inserting 8–7 removing 8–8 stopping 8–8 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) 10–1 pointing device, connecting external 7–1 port settings 9–3 power button 2–3 power cord 2–14 power light 2–1 , 2–2[...]

  • Page 88

    Index- 6 Hardware Guide Inde x operating system 1–6 software 1–6 , 1–7 software device drivers 8–9 Easy Access Buttons 3–6 Enable Power Savings 10–2 Hibernation 10–3 installing Compaq utilities 1–7 installing optional applications 1–7 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) 10–1 power management 10–1 Power Schemes 10–2 security 10?[...]

  • Page 89

    Inde x Hardware Guide Index-7 TouchPad 2–4 , 3–1 TouchPad buttons 3–1 T r oubleshooting guide. See Notebook Pr oducts Refer ence Library CD-ROM 2–15 U upgrades computer 8–1 memory 8–2 options 8–1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) equipment, connecting 7–6 USB connector(s) 2–8 , 2–9 , 2–10 , 2–11 utilities. See software V vent(s) 2?[...]