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Reference Guide
Mobile Expansion Unit
Part Number: 225837-001
April 2001
This guide provides information on installing and operating the
Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer as well as tips on
solving common problems.
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
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Trademark Office.
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.
Reference Guide
First Edition (April 2001)
Part Number: 225837-001
Contents
1 Getting Started
Identifying the Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Security Cable Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Security Selection Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Packing Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Information and Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
2 Connecting and Disconnecting the Computer
Connecting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Disconnecting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Docking and Undocking to a Docking Base . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Turning Equipment On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Connecting External Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Operating External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
3 Using the Mobile Expansion Unit
Installing or Removing MultiBay Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Following MultiBay Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Using an Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Ejecting a CD Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Using the Stereo Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
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Contents
A Troubleshooting
Using the World Wide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
B Specifications
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Index
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Getting Started
The Mobile Expansion Unit (MEU) features two MultiBays.
Each MultiBay supports one of the following devices:
Diskette drive
■
CD drive
■
DVD drive
■
Zip drive
■
Battery pack
■
Hard drive
■
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External desktop devices such as a printer, external monitor,
external keyboard, or mouse can be attached to the rear panel of
the MEU. To expand your desktop capabilities, you can dock the
computer with the MEU to an optional Armada docking base.
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Getting Started
Identifying the Components
This section identifies the components on the MEU.
Front and right side components
Front and Right Side Components
Component Description
1 Computer tabs Secures the computer to the MEU.
2 Expansion connector Connects the computer to the
MEU.
3 Microphone jack Connects a single sound channel
microphone.
4 Speaker/headphone jack Connects stereo speakers,
headphone, headset, or television
audio.
5 Right acoustic port Enhances bass sound.
6 Stereo speaker Produces sound for multimedia
files and system warning beeps.
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Getting Started
Front and Right Side Components
Component Description
7 Security cable slot Allows an optional security cable to
8 Docking release button Releases the MEU from the
9 MultiBays (2) Each supports a CD or DVD drive,
(Continued)
be attached to the MEU.
computer by pressing the right side
button.
Zip drive, second battery pack, or
second hard drive.
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Getting Started
Rear and left side components
Rear and Left Side Components
Component Function
1 Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.
2 Docking connector Connects to an optional docking
base.
3 Serial connector Connects a serial device. The
computer serial port is disabled
when the computer is connected to
the MEU.
4 External monitor connector Connects an external monitor or
overhead projector.
5 USB connector (2) Connects USB devices.
6 Keyboard connector Connects a full-size keyboard.
7 Mouse connector Connects an external pointing
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device.
Getting Started
Rear and Left Side Components
Component Function
8 AC power connector Connects an external AC adapter.
9 Left acoustic port Enhances bass sound.
: Stereo speaker Produces sound for multimedia
(Continued)
files and system warning beeps.
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Getting Started
Bottom components
Bottom Components
Component Function
1 Left MultiBay release latch Ejects a MultiBay device by sliding
the latch to the right.
2 Right MultiBay release latch Ejects a MultiBay device by sliding
the latch to the left.
3 Docking restraint recess Secures the computer/MEU
system in place when docked to an
optional Compaq docking base.
4 Security selection switch Prevents the removal of the
computer from the MEU while the
system (computer and MEU) is
docked in a docking base.
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Security Cable Slot
The security cable slot protects the system from theft. Use a
security cable, purchased from a Compaq authorized reseller, and
loop it around a secured object. Pull the lock through the cable
loop and insert the cable into the slot on the MEU. If the cable has
a key, use it to lock and unlock the cable.
Getting Started
Using the security cable slot
The security cable slot cannot be used with a Kensington lock
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unless the security selection switch is in the locked position.
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