Compaq Armada 110, 470012-741 - Armada 110 - Celeron 700 MHz, 470012-944 - Armada 110 - PIII 800 MHz, Armada 110 Series Hardware Manual

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Hardware Guide

Compaq Armada™110 Series

Part Number: 231395-001

March 2001

This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the
computer hardware and software, identifying computer
components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices,
and adding upgrades and accessories.

© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Registered in U. S. Patent and

Trademark Office.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel

Corporation in the United States and other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their

respective companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is”
without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. the
warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited
warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should

be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

Hardware Guide
First Edition (March 2001)
Part Number: 231441-001

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

After Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

2 A Look at the Computer

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Right Side Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Left Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Additional Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

3 Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Using Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Enabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Disabling the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Converting the Numeric Keypad

Keys to Standard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Using the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

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Contents

4 Battery Packs

Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –1

Using a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Calibrating the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Recycling a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

5 Drives

Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Removing and Inserting Storage Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Inserting and Removing a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Inserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . 5–2

Viewing the CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . 5–4

Changing the Startup Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

6Audio

Using Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Connecting to the Stereo Line-Out /Headphone Jack 6–2

Connecting to the Stereo Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

7 External Device Connections

Connecting an External Keyboard or Pointing Device . . 7–1

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Connecting a Serial Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Connecting USB Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Connecting a Modem or NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Using the Security Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

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8 Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Before Removing or Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Removing and Inserting a

Memory Expansion Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Adding and Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Conserving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Installing Additional Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Adding Wireless Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

9 Specifications

Contents

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Computer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Port and COM Port Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Communications Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

10 Computer Utilities

Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1

Enabling Power Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Timeout Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Setting Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Hibernation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

Index

Hardware Guide v

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Hardware

1. Record the Product Key for your operating system. You will
need to enter or verify this number during software setup.
You may also need it to update or troubleshoot your operating
system. The Product Key is located on the Certificate of
Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer.

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Locating the Product Key

Hardware Guide 1–1

Hardware and Software Setup

2. Locate the battery pack in the shipping box. If tape is
covering the battery contacts, remove it before installing the
battery pack.

3. Install the battery pack into the battery compartment.
a. Turn the computer bottom side up.
b. Insert the battery at a 45-degree angle into the

compartment 1, ensuring that the battery tabs are flush
with the front edge of the compartment.

c. Press down the battery pack until the release latch 2

clicks.

Installing the battery pack

4. Turn the computer top side up and place it on a flat surface
near an electrical outlet.

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Hardware and Softw are Setup

WARNING: This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and

Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Portable Product Reference Library

CD, included with the computer.

To reduce the risk of personal i njury, electric shoc k, fire, or
damage to the equipment:

■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It is an important

safety feature.

■ Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

that is easily accessible at all times.

5. Connect the computer to external power.
Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector 1. Plug
the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and into an electrical
outlet 3.

Power cords and electrical outlets vary by country.

Connecting the AC Adapter and power cord

Hardware Guide 1–3

Hardware and Software 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 Softw are Setup

7. Turn on the computer by pressing the power button 1.

Turning on the computer

When power is turned on:

■ The power/standby light 2 turns on.

■ The battery pack in the battery compartment begins to charge

and the battery light turns on. The battery light:

❏ Remains on while the battery pack is charging.
❏ Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

■ You are prompted to begin software setup.

Hardware Guide 1–5

Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Software

Completing Initial Setup

You can begin initial setup as soon as the computer is connected
to external power and the initial setup prompt appears on the
screen.

Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding
through the online instructions, read the following caution and
other initial setup information:

CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers

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install during initial setup:

■ Do not unplug the c omputer from the electrical outlet.

■ Do not shut down the computer.

■ Do not remove or insert a drive.

■ Once you begin initial software setup, you must complete the

entire process. Setup time varies by computer configuration.

■ If you are prompted to select a language or operating system,

choose carefully.

❏ The languages and operating system that you do not

choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be
restored during initial setup.

❏ An operating system available during initial setup is

enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is
deleted, the enhancements are also deleted.

■ During the setup process, you must accept the End User

License Agreement to continue. The Product Key referenced
on the License Agreement screen is on the Certificate of
Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer. You may
want to verify that the Product Key displayed on the screen is
the same as the number on the label.

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Hardware and Softw are Setup

Installing Optional Applications

You 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.

■ To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup

Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the
instructions on the screen.

If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup
is complete, select Start > Run. On the command line, type:

C:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s

To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded
Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup
Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. After
viewing the utility information, select Cancel.

After Software Setup

After the initial setup is complete, you may want to:

■ Calibrate the battery pack.

Although you can use a new battery pack that has been fully
charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately
report the amount of charge in the battery pack until the
battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information
and instructions, refer to the “Battery Packs” chapter in this
guide.

■ Read suggestions for creating a safe and comfortable work

environment.
Ergonomic and safety information about the computer is

provided in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Notebook
Products Reference Library CD included with the computer.

Hardware Guide 1–7

Hardware and Software Setup

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or

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damage to the equipment:

■ Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power

cord from the electrical outlet.

■ Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them

so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.

■ Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the

electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

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A Look at the Computer

Top Components

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Hardware Guide 2–1

A Look at the Computer

Top Components

Component Function

1 Display switch Turns off the computer display if the

computer is clos ed while on.

2 Power button Turns on the computer.To turn off the

computer, use the operating system
Shut Down command.

3 Easy Access Buttons Four buttons that provide quick access

to the Internet. Refer to the Chapter 3,
"Keyboard and Pointing Devices," for
information about these buttons.

4 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
5 Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the

computer; can b e used whether the
computer is open or closed.

6 Windows application key Displays the shortcut menu for the item

beneath the pointer.

7 TouchPad and TouchPad

buttons

Moves the cursor, selects and activates.
The right and left buttons function like
buttons on an external mouse.

8 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

2–2 Hardware Guide

A Look at the Computer

Top Component Lights

Component Function

1 Power/standby light On: Power is turned on .

Blinking: Computer is in Standby.
The power/standby light also bl inks if a
battery pack that is the only available
power source reaches a low-battery
condition.

2 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.

Blinking: A battery pack that is the only
available power source has reached a
low-battery condition.

3 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded

numeric keypad is enabled.

4 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
5 Scroll lock light On: Scroll is on.

Hardware Guide 2–3

A Look at the Computer

Right Side Component

Right Side Component

Component Function

Optical disc drive Depending on model, provides a

CD or DVD drive.

2–4 Hardware Guide

Left Side Components

A Look at the Computer

Left Side Components

Component Function

1 Infrared port Links to another IrDA-compliant device

for wireless communication.

2 PC Card slot Supports a 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit

PC Card.

3 PC Card eject button Ejects a PC Card from the P C Card slot.
4 Diskette drive Reads and writes information onto a

3.5-inch/8.89-cm diskette.

Hardware Guide 2–5

A Look at the Computer

Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

Component Function

1 Security slot Attaches an optional security cable to

the computer.

2 Stereo line-out/h ea dp ho ne

jack

3 Stereo line-in jack Connects a CD player, turner, or tape

4 Keyboard/mouse connector Connects an external keyboard or

5 DC power jack Connects any one of the following:

Connects stereo speakers, headphones,
headset, or television audio.

deck.

PS/2-compatible external mous e.

To connect a keyboard and a

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mouse at the same time, use
an optional Y-adapte r.

■ AC Adapter

■ Optional Automobile Power

Adapter/Charger

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■ Optional Aircraft Power Adapter

Rear Panel Components (Continued)

Component Function

A Look at the Computer

6 RJ-11 jack (internal modem

models only)

7 RJ-45 jack (network models

only)

8 USB connectors (2) Connects USB devices.
9 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal

- External monit or c onnector Connects an external monitor or

Connects the modem cable to an
internal modem. A modem cable is
included with internal modem models.

Connects the ne twork cable. A network
cable is not included with the computer.

components.

CAUTION:To preve nt damage,

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the system will shut down if a
severe overheating condition
occurs. To prevent loss of
information, do not block the
cooling vent. Avoid placing the
computer on a bla nket, rug, or
other flexible surf ace that may
cover the vent area.

overhead projector.

q Serial connector Connects a serial device.
w Parallel connec tor Connects a parall el device.

Hardware Guide 2–7

A Look at the Computer

Bottom Components

Bottom Components

Component Function

1 Battery compartment Holds the battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the

battery comp artment.

3 Mini PCI (personal computer

interface) compartment
cover

4 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal

Covers the modem, Network Interface
Card (NIC) or other compatible Mini PCI
board in the compartment.

components.

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Bottom Components (Continued)

Component Function

A Look at the Computer

5 Memory expansion

compartment cover

Covers the memory expansion
compartment that contains two memory
expansion slots for memory expansio n
boards.

6 Serial number Identifies the computer; needed when

you call Compaq customer support.

7 Certificate of Authenticity

label

Contains the Product Key, which may
need to be entered before using some
Windows operating systems.

Hardware Guide 2–9

A Look at the Computer

Additional Standard Compon ents

The components included with the computer vary by geographic
region and the computer hardware configuration ordered.

The following illustration and table identify the standard
components included with most computer models.

Some components ship inside computer compartments identified

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in previous sections and are not included in this illustration.

2–10 Hardware Guide

A Look at the Computer

Additional Standard Components

Component Function

1 Battery pack Allows the compu te r to op er ate on

battery power. Installs in the battery
compartment on the bottom side of the
computer.

2 Power cord Connects the AC Adapter to an AC

electrical outlet.

3 AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
4 QuickRestore k i t Contains the software pr einstalled on

the computer.

5 Notebook Products

Reference Library CD-ROM

6 Modem cable (internal

modem models only)

7 Country-specific modem

adapter (included with
internal modem models by
region as required)

Contains the following guides:

■ Hardware Guide

■ Modem and Networking

■ Modem Commands

■ Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

■ Troubleshooting

■ Regulatory and Safety Notices

■ Safety & Comfort Guide

Connects the modem to an RJ-11
telephone jack or to a country-specific
adapter.

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11
telephone jack.

Hardware Guide 2–11

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad performs the same basic operations as a mouse. It
functions with any software that supports a Microsoft-compatible
mouse. The TouchPad 1 includes left 2 and right 3TouchPad
buttons for function or application selection. To operate the
TouchPad, slide your finger across its surface in the direction you
want to move the cursor and click the left or right button to make
a selection or complete an activity.

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Identifying TouchPad components

Hardware Guide 3–1

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Using Hotkeys

Hotkey Quick Reference

Function Hotkey

Return to Original
State

Switch display and image
(switching between the
display and external
monitor)

Standby
Adjusts screen brightness Fn+F7 (decrease)

Fn+F3 Fn+F3

Fn+F4

Fn+F8 (increase)

Press any key

Fn+F8 (increase)
Fn+F7 (decrease)

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Hotkeys

Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 and another key
that access or execute frequently used system functions. The
icons on the function keys

Hotkeys can be used at anytime and from within any application.

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

F3 to F8 2 represent these functions.

Identifying the Hotkeys

Switch Display and Image (Fn+F3)

■ Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional —Toggle Fn+F3 to

switch the image among

❏ Computer display
❏ External display
❏ Simultaneous display (computer and external displays)

The external monitor can be connected through the external
monitor connector.

Hardware Guide 3–3

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

■ Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)or Windows

98 with MultiMonitor disabled—Toggle
the image among

❏ Computer display
❏ External display
❏ Simultaneous display (computer and external displays)

The external monitor can be connected through the external
monitor connector.

■ Microsoft Windows Me or Windows 98 with

MultiMonitor enabled—Press
display connected to the external monitor connector and to
disable MultiMonitor .

Initiating Standby (Fn+F4)

Fn+F3 to switch

Fn+F3 to turn off an external

Press Fn+F4 keys to manually put the computer in Standby. The
computer will automatically go into Hibernation after one hour of
Standby. To wake the computer, press any key.

Adjust Screen Brightness (Fn+F7 and Fn+F8)

Press Fn+F7 to decrease the display screen brightness. To increase
the screen brightness, press

Fn+F8.

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Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Using the Embedd ed N um eric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad consists of a cluster of 16 keys 1.
The character in the upper right corner of each of the keys
indicates the keypad function of that key.

The standard keyboard functions of the keys in the keypad are
disabled when the keypad is enabled.

Enabling the Numeric Keypad

To enable the keypad, press Fn+num lk 2. The num lock light 3
turns on when the keypad is enabled.

The keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external

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keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

Identifying the embedded numeric keypad

Hardware Guide 3–5

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Disabling the Numeric Keypad

To disable the keypad and return the keys to their standard
keyboard functions, press

Fn+num lk.

Converting the Numeric Keypad
Keys to Standard Keys

To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the
keypad is enabled:

■ Press and hold Fn to type in lowercase.

■ Press and hold Fn+shift to type in uppercase.

When the

Fn key is released, the keypad function returns.

Using the Easy Access Buttons

The Easy Access Buttons software, preinstalled on the computer,
lets you program the Easy Access buttons on the computer
keyboard to access any Internet addresses or to open any software
application or data file on your hard drive. Each of the four Easy
Access buttons is identified by an icon.

You can use the Easy Access Buttons software to:

■ Create and assign button schemes, which are a collection of

button assignments that you define and that are unique to
your Windows user profile.

■ Change a button name or assignment within a scheme.

■ Delete or add button schemes.

For procedures on programming the Easy Access buttons, refer to
the online help file. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Easy
Access Keyboard icon. From the Easy Access Buttons window,
select Help.

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Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Identifying the Easy Access buttons

Hardware Guide 3–7

Charging a Battery Pack

To charge a battery pack, insert the battery in the battery
compartment and connect the computer to AC power. Leave the
computer plugged into the electrical outlet until the Battery
Charging light is green. This ensures that the battery is fully
charged.

Using a New Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack in the computer’s battery compartment
while connected to an external power source.

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Battery Packs

A new battery pack should be fully charged before it is used for
the first time. The battery pack will work without being fully
charged, but the battery gauge will not show an accurate charge
until the battery pack receives its first full charge.

Hardware Guide 4–1

Battery Packs

Replacing a Battery Pack

You can resolve a low battery condition by replacing a discharged
battery pack.

CAUTION: If yo u are removing a battery pack tha t is the only po wer

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source available to the system while the computer is on, initiate
Standby before removing the battery pack. Failure to do so will
result in loss of inform at i on. If th e co m pu ter is on and connected to
more than one power source, you can remove a battery pack
without initiating Standby.

1. If the battery pack in the battery compartment is the only
power source, initiate Standby by pressing the

Drive activity may delay Standby.

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Fn+F4 hotkeys.

2. Close the display and turn the computer bottom side up.

3. To remove the battery pack, slide and hold the battery release
latch 1 to the right and lift the battery pack from the
compartment 2.

Removing the battery pack

4–2 Hardware Guide

Battery Packs

4. To insert the battery pack, angle the battery pack into the
compartment with the battery contacts facing inward 1.
Press down on the battery pack until it is fully seated and the
battery release latch clicks 2.

Inserting the battery pack

5. Open the display.

6. Press the power button to resume operation.

Calibrating the Battery

If the battery gauge becomes inaccurate, you must recalibrate the
battery pack. Recalibrating the battery means recharging the
battery to its maximum capacity and resetting the battery gauge to
accurately display the level of charge.

1. Plug in the AC adapter.
a. Allow the battery pack to charge until the battery charge

light turns off, showing that the battery pack is fully
charged.

b. After the battery charge light or the icon turns of f, unplug

the AC adapter.

Hardware Guide 4–3

Battery Packs

2. Turn on or restart the computer.

Steps 3 through 5 prevent the computer from entering Standby.
Follow these steps also allow the battery pack to drain faster.

3. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control

4. Select the Power Management icon > Power Schemes tab.

5. From the Running on Batteries column:

6. Select OK to close the Power Management Properties box.

Panel.

a. In the Turn Off Monitor, select Never .
b. In the Turn Off Hard Disk, select Never.
c. In the System Standby, select Never.

7. Let the battery pack drain until the computer reaches
Hibernation and turns off.

8. Plug in the AC adapter. Restart the computer.

9. Return to the Power Management Properties dialog box
under Control Panel and reenter the Power Savings settings to
the desired level.

10. Allow the battery pack to fully charge.

The battery is now calibrated.

Storing a Battery Pack

If a computer will be unused and unplugged for more than two
weeks, remove and store the battery pack.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it

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to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool,
dry place. High temperatures cause a battery pack to lose its
charge more quickly, thus reducing battery life.

The recommended storage temperature range is from 32°F to
86°F (0°C to 30°C).

Recycling a Used Battery Pack

To determine if the battery pack recycling program is available in
your geographical region, refer to the Regulatory and Safety
Notices guide on the Notebook Pr oducts Refer ence Library CD. If
your region is not covered, refer to the Worldwide Telephone
Numbers guide included with the computer to contact your
Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Battery Packs

Hardware Guide 4–5

The computer provides the following drives that allow you to
store and access data:

■ Diskette drive

■ Hard drive

■ One of the following optical drives:
❏ CD drive
❏ DVD drive

Caring for Drives

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Drives

To avoid unexpected loss of information caused by virus or
accidents, regularly back up the information on a hard drive.

Refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD for
FDA regulations on laser-based drives and to the Maintenance,
Travel, and Shipping guide on this CD for information on caring
for the hard drive.

Removing and Inserting Storage Media

Inserting and Removing a Diskette

To insert a diskette into the diskette drive, hold the diskette with
the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing toward
the drive, and gently push the diskette into the drive.

To remove a diskette, press the eject button on the diskette drive.

Hardware Guide 5–1

Drives

Inserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button on the front panel of the media tray to
open it.

Opening the media tray

3. Slowly pull out the tray .

5–2 Hardware Guide

Drives

4. Press the disc onto the tray spindle. Handle the disc by the
edges, not the flat surfaces.

Inserting the disc

5. Close the media tray .

The light on the drive turns on while the disc table of contents is
being read. The light turns off when the drive is ready to receive
commands.

Viewing the CD

When autorun is enabled, the CD contents will appear on the
screen.

If autorun is not enabled:

1. Click Start > Run, then type:

X:\program\autorun.exe

(where X = your CD drive designation)

2. Select the OK button.

Hardware Guide 5–3

Drives

Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD Drive

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button on the front panel of the media tray to
open it.

3. Remove the disc.

4. Slowly pull out the tray until it is fully extended.

5. Remove the disc from the tray. Handle it by the edges, not the
flat surfaces.

6. Place the disc in its protective case.

7. Close the media tray .

Changing the Startup Sequence

The computer can start up from most bootable media or devices.
A bootable medium or device contains files needed by the
computer to start up and operate properly.

When more than one bootable medium or device is in the system,
the computer selects the medium or device to start from by
searching sequenced locations. The startup sequenced for this
computer is first the diskette drive, second the optical drive, and
third the hard drive.

You can change the sequence in which the computer searches for
a startup medium or device by selecting the Boot Device menu in
the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU). T o run PSU, press
during system startup.

F10

5–4 Hardware Guide

Using Audio Features

The computer provides the following external audio features,
which are described in the “Audio Components” table:

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Audio

Identifying audio features

Hardware Guide 6–1

Audio

Audio Components

Component Function

1 Stereo speak ers Provide audio playback of mul timedia

applications.

2 Stereo line-in jack Supports a single line channel (monaural)

microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.

3 Stereo line-out

/headphone jack

Provides input from an external ster e o
player such as a CD pla yer , ste reo turner, or
tape deck.

Connecting to the Stereo Line-Out /Headphone
Jack

When connecting a device to the stereo line-out jack:

■ Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

■ Use 32-ohm headphones and at least 8-ohm external speakers

for best sound quality.

The stereo line-out jack disables the computer speaker when an
external audio device is plugged into the jack.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down the

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volume control before putting on headphones.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do

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6–2 Hardware Guide

not plug a single-sound channel (monaural) connector into the
stereo speaker/headphone jack.

Connecting to the Stereo Line-In Jack

When connecting an external stereo player, such as a CD player,
stereo tuner, or tape deck to the line-in jack:

■ Input device must have a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

■ Line input levels of 4.25 volts to 9.5 volts must be supplied,

which meet the line output specifications of most stereo
players.

Adjusting Volume

To increase, decrease, or mute the system volume, use the
Windows volume control window: double-click the volume icon
on the taskbar, then make your adjustment.

Audio

✎

Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.

Hardware Guide 6–3

External Device Connections

External devices can be physically connected to the computer. In
addition, some computer models can provide connections
between infrared equipped devices. Refer to “A Look at the
Computer” section in this guide to locate the connectors on your
computer. This section provides procedures for connecting
external devices to the computer.

Connecting an External Keyboard or
Pointing Device

The keyboard and external pointing devices need software device
drivers to operate. The necessary drivers are provided by the
manufacturer or may be preinstalled with the operating system.

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To connect an external keyboard or external PS/2 mouse to the
computer, connect the cable to the keyboard/mouse connector on
the computer.

T o connect both an external keyboard and PS/2 external mouse or
external trackball to the single keyboard/mouse connector,
purchase a Y-adapter. The adapter connects the single
keyboard/mouse connector into two connectors.

Hardware Guide 7–1

External Device Connections

Connecting an External Monitor

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the com puter , turn of f the monitor

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before connecting it to the computer or disconnecting it from the
computer . To prevent damage to the computer disp lay, do not place
an external moni tor or any other object on top of the computer
when the computer is c losed.

To connect an external VGA monitor:

1. Turn off the monitor.

2. Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor
connector on the rear panel of the computer.

3. Plug the monitor power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.

4. Turn on the monitor.

5. To ensure that the computer recognizes your monitor type,
refer to the operating system documentation and select the
appropriate manufacturer and model.

If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try
using the
with the monitor for additional setup information.

Fn+F3 hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included

Connecting a Serial Printer

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.

3. Connect the serial printer signal cable to the serial connector
on the rear panel of the computer.

4. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the printer.

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External Device Connections

The Microsoft Windows operating system should prompt you to
set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails,
consult the printer documentation for information and
instructions on device driver.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.

3. Connect the signal cable to the parallel connector on the rear
panel of the computer.

4. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the printer.

The Microsoft Windows operating system should prompt you to
set up the printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails,
consult the printer documentation for device driver configuration
information and instructions.

Connecting Infrared Equipment

The infrared port allows communication between the computer
and another infrared-equipped device by producing an invisible
beam of infrared light between the devices. Infrared performance
varies depending on equipment, distance between infrared
devices, and applications being used. The infrared port is
IrDA-compliant and supports both low-speed connections up to
115 kilobits per second (Kbps) and high-speed connections up to
4 megabits per second (Mbps).

Operating system support for infrared communication is currently
available with Microsoft W indows 98 (Second Edition), Windows
Me, and Windows 2000 Professional.

Hardware Guide 7–3

External Device Connections

Communicating with infrared

Infrared Connection Guidelines

■ Be sure the infrared ports on both devices 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 away from each other during

data transmission.

■ Avoid interference from remote control units, such as

wireless headphones or audio devices, pointed at the infrared
ports.

■ Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing

incandescent light close to the infrared ports.

■ Keep the path between the infrared ports free of any objects

that might interfere with data transmission.

■ Do not point one of the ports more than 30 degrees (plus or

minus 15 degrees off the center line) away from the infrared
port of the device you are connecting with.

7–4 Hardware Guide

External Device Connections

Infrared Configuration Guidelines

■ The infrared port default settings are as follows:
❏ Port—COM3
❏ Address—3
❏ Interrupt request (IRQ)—3

■ If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility prompts

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 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
Professional operating system, select Parallel Cable on LPT3.

Enabling the Infrared Port

The infrared port is enabled by default each time the computer
starts up.

■ When the infrared port is enabled, the infrared icon appears

on the taskbar and Infrared Monitor Search is enabled by
default.

■ While the Infrared Monitor Search is enabled:
❏ You can establish an infrared link.
❏ The system cannot initiate Standby. User-initiated

Standby is not affected.

■ When the Infrared Monitor Search is disabled:
❏ Power is conserved.
❏ You cannot establish an infrared link.
❏ The system can initiate Standby.

Hardware Guide 7–5

External Device Connections

Connecting USB Equipment

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that can be
used to connect such low-speed external devices as a USB
keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the computer.

USB hubs connect to a USB port on the computer and then to
other USB devices. Hubs support varying numbers of USB
devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in
the system. Powered hubs must be connected to external power.
Unpowered hubs must be connected either to the USB port on the
computer or to a port on a powered hub.

A USB port on the computer supports USB devices only if the
computer is running an operating system that supports USB.
Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional
support USB.

Some USB devices may require additional support software,
which is usually included with the device. For more information
and software installation instructions, refer to the documentation
include with the device.

Connecting a Modem or NIC

The RJ-11 jack and the RJ-45 jack allow computer models with
an internal modem, internal NIC (network interface card), or both
to connect to a networked interface. You will need to purchase the
modem and network cables if they are not provided with the
computer.

Modem models will need an RJ-11 cable. To 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 prevents interference with TV and radio
reception, orient the cable so that the noise suppression
circuitry is closest to the computer.

7–6 Hardware Guide

External Device Connections

2. Plug the opposite end of the cable into a standard telephone
wall jack. Or, if applicable, plug the opposit e end of the cable
into the phone plug adapter, which then plugs into the wall
jack. Some countries may require an adapter to connect the
modem to the telephone wall jack.

The NIC models will need an RJ-45 cable. To connect the cable:

1. Plug one end of the RJ-45 cable into the RJ-45 jack on the
computer.

2. Connect the other end of the cable into the network jack.

For information about configuring communication software or
drivers, refer to the Modem and Networking guide on the
Notebook Products Reference Library CD.

Using the Security Slot

The security slot on the computer allows you to physically secure
the computer. To use the security slot:

1. Insert the locking device into the security slot.

2. Turn the locking device clockwise 90 degrees.

To remove the device, turn the locking device counterclockwise
90 degrees and remove the device from the slot.

Hardware Guide 7–7

8

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

The computer supports several notebook accessories for you to
upgrade and add on to your system.

To order accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at
http://www.compaq.com, or refer to the Worldwide Telephone
Numbers guide that came with your computer to contact a
Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Before Removing or Installing
Components

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CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic
components. Before be ginn i ng any p rocedure, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices
guide.

WARNING: The procedures provided in this section are the only
user-accessible internal compartments on the computer. All other
areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a
Compaq authorized service provider.

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from
the computer.

Hardware Guide 8–1

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

4. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove screws. As you
remove screws from the computer, place them away from the
work area to prevent loss.

Upgrading Memory

You can increase RAM (random access memory) with optional
memory expansion boards or PC Cards.

To view the amount of RAM in the system:

■ Windows Me and Windows 98 —Select Start > Settings >

Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics.

■ Windows 2000—Select Start > Programs > Administrative

Tools > Compaq Diagnostics.

When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the
hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 manages this
increase. If the computer is running Windows 2000 and you
experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM,
verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger
hibernation file.

■ To view the amount of space required by the hibernation file:
❏ Windows Me and Windows 98—Select Start > Settings

> Control Panel > Power > Hibernation tab.

❏ In Windows 2000—Select Start > Settings > Control

Panel > Compaq Power > Hibernation tab.

■ To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select

My Computer . Right-click your hard drive, select Properties.

8–2 Hardware Guide

Removing and Inserting a
Memory Expansion Board

WARNING: Failure to unplug the power cord and remove the

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battery pack before installing a memory expansion b oard can
damage the equipment and expose you to the risk of electrical
shock.

1. Turn the computer bottom side up and remove the screws
securing the memory cover.

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Removing the memory cover

Hardware Guide 8–3

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

2. To remove a memory board, pull away the plastic retention
clips on each side of the memory expansion board 1. The
memory expansion board tilts upward.

3. Lift the edge of the memory expansion board and slide it
gently out of the memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle

2.

Removing a memory expansion board

4. Place the removed memory expansion board in an
electrostatic-safe container.

8–4 Hardware Guide

✎

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

5. To add a memory expansion board, insert it into the empty
memory expansion slot at a 45-degree angle 1. Then slide it
gently into place until it is seated while tilted.

Memory expansion boards supported by the computer are keyed
(notched) to ensure correct positioning.

6. Push the memory expansion board down until the plastic
retention clips 2 snap into place.

Inserting a memory expansion board

7. Replace the memory cover and reinstall the screws.

CAUTION: If the newly installed memory does not work correctly:

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Hardware Guide 8–5

■ Reseat the memory module.

■ Memory module may be faulty. Contact the memory module

manufacturer.

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC

To remove or install a modem or NIC (network interface card):

1. Turn the computer bottom side up and remove the screws
securing the Mini PCI compartment cover.

Removing the Mini PCI compartment cover

8–6 Hardware Guide

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

2. If a modem or NIC board is already installed, remove it by
pulling away the plastic retention clips 1 on each side of the
board. The board tilts upward.

3. Lift the edge of the modem or NIC board 2 and slide it
gently out of the connector at a 45-degree angle.

Removing a modem or NIC

4. Place the removed modem or NIC board in an
electrostatic-safe container.

Hardware Guide 8–7

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

5. To add a new modem or NIC board, insert the board into the
empty connector slot at a 45-degree angle 1. Then slide it
gently into place until it is seated while tilted.

The modem or NIC board connectors are keyed (notched) to

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ensure correct positioning.

6. Push the modem or NIC board down until the plastic
retention clips 2 snap into place.

7. Connect the internal modem/NIC cable 3 to the modem or
NIC.

Installing a modem or NIC

8. Replace the Mini PCI compartment cover and reinstall the
screws.

8–8 Hardware Guide

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

To find additional modem and NIC information, refer to the
following documents:

■ The installation and operation guide included with your new

modem or NIC accessory kit.

■ Modem and Networking guide on this CD for configuring the

modem and installing software.

■ Modem Commands on this CD for AT Commands, including

dial modifiers and instructions.

Adding and Using PC Cards

A PC Card is a credit card–s ized accessory designed to conform
to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA). The computer
supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.

PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The three
types are about the same length and width but vary in thickness.

Configuring a PC Card

CAUTION: If you install software or enablers provided by a PC Card

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manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are
instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install
device drivers:

■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■ Do not install card services, socket services, or enablers.

In Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional,
the operating system configures plug and play PC Cards.

Hardware Guide 8–9

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Inserting a PC Card

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the con nectors, use minimal

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pressure when inserting 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 Card

8–10 Hardware Guide

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION: Failure to remove a PC Card that extends beyond the

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computer before transporting th e computer may cause permanent
damage to the PC Card connectors.

In Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional,
follow these steps:

1. Prepare the system for the PC Card removal. If the computer
is on, click the command to stop the PC Card before you
remove it To stop a PC Card, select the PC Card icon in the
taskbar, then select the PC Card you want to stop, then select
Stop Card. A message displays when the PC Card can be
safely removed.

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

CAUTION: If the com puter is on and ru nning Window s 98, failure to

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stop a PC Card before removing it may result in loss of work or a
system lockup.

2. Remove the PC Card by pressing the eject button.

3. Gently grasp and pull out the card.

Conserving Energy

When a PC Card is inserted in the computer, it draws power from
the system even when a PC Card is not in use. To conserve power:
in Windows 98 or Windows Me, select the command to stop PC
Cards or remove PC Cards when they are not in use.

Hardware Guide 8–11

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Installing Additional Device Drivers

Device drivers are programs or data files containing information
needed to run a particular PC Card. Compaq preinstalls most of
the device drivers you need onto the computer.

To save available memory, some device drivers are not turned on.

✎

Some types of PC Cards, such as network cards, Global
Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and
multifunction cards, require an additional software device driver
to function properly. The device driver is provided by the PC
Card manufacturer and should be installed according to the
manufacturer instructions. Do not install other PC Card software
that is provided by the manufacturer, even if prompted to do so.
The other software may prevent the computer from working
properly with all of your PC Cards.

Adding Wireless Devices

The computer supports a Compaq wireless device, such as the
Mini PCI 802.11b or Bluetooth PC Card.

Consult an Authorized Compaq dealer for information on using
wireless connectivity devices with your computer.

8–12 Hardware Guide

Specifications

This computer has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device. Refer to the Regulatory and
Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Refer ence Library
CD for governmental agency information.

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 the computer only with the products listed
below:

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Agency Series Numbers

Product Agency Series Number

Computer PP2100
Battery Pack PP2101
AC Adapter PPP005N
Automobile Adapt er 401043
Aircraft Adapter 386504
Modem J07M040.00
Network Interface Card U98M010 and U98M008

Hardware Guide 9–1

Specifications

Computer Dimensions

Dimensions U.S. Metric

Height 1.63-in 41.5-mm
Width 12.5-in 318-mm
Depth 9.76-in 248-mm

Operating Environment

Factor U.S. Metric
Temperature

Operating 50° to 95°F10° to 35°C
Nonoperating –4° to 140°F –20° to 60°C

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating 10 to 90% 10 to 90%
Nonoperating 5 to 95% 5 to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating 10,000 ft 3,048 m
Nonoperating 30,000 ft 9,144 m

9–2 Hardware Guide

Rated Input Power

Input Power Rating

Operating voltage 100-120/220-240 VAC RMS
Operating current 1.3/0.65 A RMS
Operating frequency range 50-60 Hz AC
When powered by a DC source 18.5V MAX

This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with

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phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms.

Port and COM Port Settings

Specifications

Port Port Address IRQ DMA

Serial port 3F8h - 3FFh 4
USB connector 1440-145Fh 11
Parallel port 378 - 3FFh 7 3
Serial I/O connector COM1 3F8h - 3FFh 4
Internal modem COM 2 2F8h - 2FFh 11 3
Infrared COM 3 3E8h - 3EFhh 3 5

Hardware Guide 9–3

Specifications

Communications Specifications

Temperatures

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 9 5%@102°F (-5 to 95%@ 39°C)
Interfaces Communications connector Standard RJ-11

telephone
connector

Standard RJ-45
network

connector
Telephone, central office network Internal DAA
Network 10Mbps

Power
Requirements

Specifications Lucent Win Modem - Assy Type III,

+3.3 volts +/-5%, +3.3 vaux +/-5%,
+5 volts +/-5%

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, refer to specification
218480-001.

Ethernet: IEEE

802.3 standard

10BaseT

100Mbps

Ethernet: IEEE

802.3u standard

100Base TX

9–4 Hardware Guide

Computer Utilities

Utilities that are preinstalled on the computer include:

■ PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility—Allows you to modify or

restore factory default settings and configure the system
BIOS to diagnose and solve minor problems.

■ Power Management—Allows you to reduce your computer

power consumption.

■ Security—Allows you to set or remove your power-on

password.

Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

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The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) is built into the system.
You can configure the system BIOS and modify or restore factory
default settings, such as date and time, types of disk drives, power
management, and password settings. To run PSU, press
during system startup. When the main screen displays, use the
keyboard and arrow keys to move around the menus and make
selections.

Power Management

The computer operating system provides power management
utilities that help you maintain and conserve power when the
computer is running on battery power.

To access power management options, select the power
application icon in the operating system’s Control Panel.

F10

Hardware Guide 10–1

Computer Utilities

Enabling Power Savings

The Enable Power Savings feature in Power Management
controls all power management features. When set to disabled,
the power menu is automatically disabled. The default setting is
enabled.

Timeout Settings

You can set up timeout functions to power down computer
components by selecting the Power Schemes tab from the power
application in the operating system’s Control Panel. When a
component such as the monitor, hard drive, system, or video is
not in use, the component powers down to conserve power. The
time out interval can be set from one minute up to several hours.
The component will power up again when you access it or press
any key.

Setting Standby

Standby is initiated by pressing the Fn+F4 hotkeys or
automatically by the computer if it reaches your defined
percentage of battery pack power remaining. When Standby is
initiated, several subsystems will power off to conserve energy.
The system will wake up from Standby when a key is pressed.

Although the Standby mode maintains your information and
opens your file upon wake-up, you will lose any unsaved
information if you turn off the computer before ending Standby.

Hibernation

Hibernation is an energy-saving saving feature and safeguard that
saves information in RAM to a hibernation file on the hard drive,
then shuts down the computer. Hibernation is initiated by the
computer when the computer reaches your defined percentage of

10–2 Hardware Guide

battery pack power remaining. To wake the computer from
Hibernation, press the power button. When you resume work,
your information returns to the screen where you left off.

Security

You can set a power-on password that will secure the information
you store on the hard disk. When turning on the computer, the
password you set must be entered before you can access your
files.

To set a password:

1. Press the Power button to turn on the computer.

Computer Utilities

2. Press

F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the screen. This

will invoke the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU).

3. Using arrow keys, select the Security option from the menu
bar.

4. Move to select Set Supervisor Password and press

5. Set your personal password, and press
confirm the password and press

enter again.

6. Move to Password On Boot and press
press

enter.

enter. You must

enter. Select enable and

enter.

7. Use arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar.

8. Make sure the Exit Saving Changes is selected, then press

enter.

9. Select Yes to save your changes and Exit.

The power-on password is now set. Every time you turn on the
computer, resume working from Hibernation mode, or access
PSU, you must enter this password.

Hardware Guide 10–3

Computer Utilities

To remove a password:

1. Access PSU by turning on the computer and pressing

F10

when the Compaq logo displays on the screen.

2. Enter your current password and press

enter.

3. Move to Password On Boot. Use the + or - key to select
disable and press

enter.

4. Move to Set Supervisor Password. In the upper space, enter
your current password and press
your new password and confirm new password, press
Press

enter again to Exit the screen.

enter. In the spaces to enter

enter.

5. Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar.

6. Make sure Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press

enter, then

select Yes to save your changes and exit.

10–4 Hardware Guide

Index

3rd-party applications, installing

1–7

3-to-2-prong plug adapter (Japan

only)

2–11

A

AC Adapter 2–6, 2–11
adjusting system volume
agency numbers, regulatory
Aircraft Power Adapte r
audio components

stereo line-in jack
stereo line-out/headphone jack

6–2
stereo speakers
using features

Automobile Power

Adapter/Charger

6–2

6–1

2–6

6–3

9–1

2–6

6–2

B

battery calibration 1–7, 4–3
battery compartment
battery light
battery pack

charging
installing
preventing damage to
recycling
removal (caution)
replacing
storing
using a new

battery release latch
bottom components

2–3

4–1

1–2
4–5
4–2

4–4

4–1

2–8

4–5

4–2

2–8

battery compartment
battery release latch
Certificate of Authenticity label

2–9

memory expansion

compartment cover

Mini PCI (personal computer

interface) compartment cover

2–8
Serial number
vent(s)

button schemes, creating/deleting

3–6

2–8

2–9

C

calibrating the battery packs 1–7,

4–3
Caps lock light
cautions

initial software setup
memory installation
PC Card connector damage

8–10, 8–11

PC Card software
preventing file corruption
removing battery pack

CD or DVD drives

caring for
optical disk drive
removing a disc
viewing the CD

CDs

2–3

8–9

5–1

2–4

5–4

5–3

2–8

2–8

2–9

1–6

8–5

1–6

4–2

Hardware Guide Index–1

Notebook Products Reference

Library CD-ROM

QuickRestore kit

Certificate of Authenticity label

1–1, 2–9

changing drive startup sequence

5–4
charging a battery pack
COM port settings
component installation or removal

8–1
computer

connecting
dimensions
opening
turning on

connecting

computer
external keyboard/pointing

device
external monitor
infrared equipment
modem
NIC

7–6

parallel printer
serial printer
USB (Universal Serial Bus)

equipment

converting numeric keypad keys to

standard keys

country-specific modem adapter

2–11

1–3

9–2

1–4

1–5

1–3

7–1

7–6

7–2

7–6

3–6

2–11

2–11

4–1

9–3

7–2

7–3

7–3

creating/deleting button schemes

3–6

D

damage to battery pack (caution)

4–5
DC power jack
device drivers, installing
disabling numeric keypad
diskette drive
display switch
displays, switching, with hotkey

3–2, 3–3
drives

caring for
CD or DVD drive
removing/inserting media

DVD drive. See CD or DVD drives

2–6

2–5

2–2

5–1

5–2

E

Easy Access buttons 2–2
electrostatic discharge (ESD)
embedded numeric keypad

converting to standard keys
disabling

enabling
energy, conserving
external keyboard/pointing device,

connecting

external monitor

caution

connecting
external monitor connector

3–6

3–5

8–11

7–1

7–2

7–2

8–12

3–6

5–1

8–1

3–6

2–7

Hardware Guide Index–2

G

guidelines

infrared configuration
infrared connection

7–5

7–4

H

hardware setup 1–1
headphone jack
headphones and risk of personal

injury (warning)

hotkeys

Quick Reference
using on external keyboard

2–6

6–2

3–2

3–3

I

infrared configuration guidelines

7–5
infrared connection guidelines
infrared equipment, connecting

7–3
infrared port

component location

enabling
initial software setup (caution)
initiating Standby
input power

7–5

9–3

2–5

3–4

7–4

1–6

K

keyboard connector 2–6

L

left side components

diskette drive

infrared port

PC Card eject button

2–5

2–5

2–5

PC Card slot

lights, top component

2–5

2–3

M

media, removing/inserting 5–1
memory, amount of, in system
memory expansion board,

removing/inserting

memory expansion compartment

cover

memory installation

memory upgrades
microphone
Microsoft logo key
Mini PCI (personal computer

interface) compartment cover
2–8

modem

modem cable (internal modem

models only)
modem specifications
monitor connector, external
mouse connector

2–9

caution
warning

8–5

8–3

2–2

connecting
installing

8–6

7–6

2–11

8–3

8–2

2–2

9–4

2–6

8–2

2–7

N

NIC (network interface card)

connecting
installing

Notebook Products Reference Li-

brary CD-ROM

7–6

8–6

2–11

Hardware Guide Index–3

Num lock light 2–3
numeric keypad, embedded

3–5

O

operating environment 9–2
optical disc drive

2–4

P

parallel connector 2–7
PC Card eject button
PC Card slot
PC Card software (caution)
PC Cards

adding/using
configuring
damaging connectors (caution)

8–10, 8–11

inserting
removing
software (caution)

stopping (caution)
port settings
power button
power cord
power/standby light
preventing damage to battery pack

(caution)

preventing file corruption

(caution)

Product Key

2–5

8–9

8–10

8–11

9–3

2–2

2–11

4–5
1–6

1–1, 1–6

2–5

8–9

8–9

8–9
8–11

2–3

Q

QuickRestore kit 2–11

R

RAM, amount of, in system 8–2
rear panel components

DC power jack
external monitor connector
headphone jack
keyboard/mouse connector
parallel connector
RJ-11 jack
RJ-45 jack
security slot
serial connector
stereo line-in jack
stereo line-out jack
USB connectors

vent(s)
recycling battery packs
regulatory agency series numbers

9–1
replacing a battery pack
right side component
RJ-11 jack (internal modem

models only)
RJ-45 jack (network models only)

2–7

2–7

2–6

2–6

2–7
2–7
2–7

2–6

2–7

2–6

2–6

2–7

4–5

2–4

2–7

S

screen brightness, adjusting 3–2,

3–4
Scroll lock light
security slot
serial connector
Serial number

2–3

2–6, 7–7

2–7

2–9

2–7
2–6

4–2

Hardware Guide Index–4

setup

hardware
software
software (caution)

software

device drivers
Easy Access Buttons
installing optional applications

1–7
speakers, stereo
specifications

computer dimensions
modem
operating environment
port/COM port settings
rated input power

standard components, additional

AC Adapter
battery pack
country-specific modem

adapter

modem cable

Notebook Products Reference

Library CD-ROM

power cord
QuickRestore kit
3-to-2-prong adapter

Standby

initiate before removing battery

pack (caution)

initiating

standby/power light

1–1

1–6, 1–7

1–6

8–12

3–6

2–2, 6–2

9–2

9–4

9–2

9–3

9–3

2–11
2–11

2–11

2–11

2–11

2–11

2–11

2–11

4–2

3–4

2–3

startup drive order, changing

sequence of
stereo line-in jack
stereo line-out jack
stereo line-out/headphone jack
stereo speaker/headphone jack and

monaural connector (caution)

6–2
stereo speakers
storage media, removing/inserting

5–1
storing a battery pack
switching displays
system volume, adjusting

5–4

2–6, 6–2

2–6

2–2, 6–2

4–4

3–2

T

third-party applications, installing

1–7
3-to-2-prong plug adapter (Japan

only)

2–11

top components

display switch
Easy Access buttons
lights
microphone
Microsoft logo key
power button
stereo speakers

Windows application key
TouchPad
TouchPad buttons

2–3

2–2, 3–1

2–2

2–2

2–2

2–2

2–2

2–2

3–1

U

upgrading memory 8–2

6–2

6–3

2–2

Hardware Guide Index–5

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

equipment, connecting
USB connectors
utilities. See software

2–7

7–6

V

vent(s) 2–7, 2–8
volume, adjusting

6–3

W

warnings

headphones and risk of

personal injury
memory installation
power cord
user-accessible computer parts

8–1

Windows application key
wireless devices, adding

1–3, 1–8

6–2

8–3

2–2

8–12

Hardware Guide Index–6