HP ARMADA 7400 User Manual

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EFERENCE GUIDE

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Armada 7400 Family of Personal Computers

First Edition January 1999
Part Number 387792-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

ONTENTS

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preface

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SING THIS GUIDE

chapter 1

G

ETTING STARTED

Setting Up the Computer..................................................................1-1

Charging the Battery Pack for the First Time .............................1-2

Connecting the Computer to AC Power......................................1-3

Opening the Computer.................................................................1-4

Turning On the Computer............................................................1-5

Setting Up the Software ...................................................................1-5

Operating the Computer During Setup........................................1-6

Choosing a Language...................................................................1-6

Removing the Operating System.................................................1-7

Restoring Your Operating System and

Software Preinstalled by Compaq ...............................................1-7

Completing Setup.............................................................................1-8

Registering the Computer (North America Only).......................1-8

Locating Online Resources..........................................................1-8

chapter 2

C

OMPUTER AT A GLANCE

Front Components............................................................................2-1

Rear Components.............................................................................2-2

Left Side Components......................................................................2-3

Right Side Components....................................................................2-4

Top Components..............................................................................2-6

Bottom Components.........................................................................2-8

Adjusting the Computer Using the Tilt Feet....................................2-9

Contents v

chapter 3

K

EYBOARD AND POINTING DEVICE

Keyboard Components ....................................................................3-2

Programmable Keys......................................................................... 3-3

Using Programmable Keys.......................................................... 3-3

Assigning Programmable Keys...................................................3-4

Unassigning Programmable Keys............................................... 3-5

Adding Schemes..........................................................................3-5

Removing Schemes..................................................................... 3-6

Showing the Key Assignments in the System Tray....................3-6

Hotkeys ............................................................................................3-7

Switching Displays......................................................................3-7

Adjusting System Warning Beeps...............................................3-7

Initiating QuickLock/QuickBlank............................................... 3-8

Accessing Power Management ...................................................3-8

Accessing the Battery Gauge ......................................................3-8

Accessing the Brightness Control............................................... 3-9

Accessing the Embedded Numeric Keypad................................3-9

Stretching Text ..........................................................................3-10

Using the Pointing Device.............................................................3-11

Replacing the Pointing Device Cap...............................................3-12

chapter 4

B

ATTERY PACKS

Battery Components ........................................................................4-2

Charging Battery Packs ...................................................................4-3

Ensuring Battery Gauge Accuracy ..................................................4-3

Identifying a Low Battery Condition ..............................................4-4

Resolving a Low Battery Condition................................................ 4-4

Connecting to an Electrical Outlet.............................................. 4-5

Connecting to the Optional Automobile/Aircraft Adapter .........4-6

Resolving a Low Battery Condition by

Replacing the Battery Pack .........................................................4-7

Resolving a Low Battery Condition with

No Power Sources Available....................................................... 4-7

Removing the Battery Pack from the Battery Bay.......................... 4-8

Inserting the Battery Pack into the Battery Bay.............................. 4-9

Storing Battery Packs....................................................................... 4-9

Maximizing Battery Life ...............................................................4-10

Recycling Used Battery Packs.......................................................4-11

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chapter 5

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OMPUTER POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT

Leaving On the Computer................................................................5-1

Turning Off the Computer ............................................................... 5-1

Managing Power ..............................................................................5-2

Accessing Power Management........................................................5-2

Power Management Levels..............................................................5-3

Setting the Power Management Level

with Power Properties..................................................................5-3

Setting the Power Management Level

with Computer Setup...................................................................5-4

Suspend ............................................................................................5-4

Benefits of Using Suspend...........................................................5-4

Initiating Suspend........................................................................5-5

Exiting Suspend...........................................................................5-6

Hibernation.......................................................................................5-7

Benefits of Using Hibernation.....................................................5-7

Initiating Hibernation...................................................................5-8

Enabling/Disabling Hibernation..................................................5-8

Exiting Hibernation......................................................................5-9

Timeout ............................................................................................5-9

Setting Component Timeouts....................................................5-10

Setting the Screen Saver Timeout..............................................5-10

chapter 6

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EMOVABLE DRIVES

Using Removable Drives .................................................................6-1

Caring for Removable Drives ..........................................................6-2

MultiBay Weight Saver....................................................................6-3

Handling Drives ...............................................................................6-3

Hard Drives ......................................................................................6-4

Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay .....................6-4

Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay .........................6-5

Removing a Hard Drive from the MultiBay................................6-6

Inserting a Hard Drive into the MultiBay....................................6-7

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CD-ROM Drives..............................................................................6-8

Removing the CD-ROM Drive from the MultiBay....................6-8

Inserting the CD-ROM Drive into the MultiBay........................6-9

Working with Compact Discs ...................................................6-10

Diskette Drives............................................................................... 6-12

Removing the Diskette Drive from the MultiBay..................... 6-12

Inserting the Diskette Drive into the MultiBay......................... 6-13

Working with Diskettes.............................................................6-13

chapter 7

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ECURITY

Types of Security............................................................................. 7-1

DriveLock ........................................................................................ 7-2

Overview ..................................................................................... 7-2

Establishing DriveLock Protection.............................................7-3

Entering the DriveLock Password...............................................7-4

Changing the User Password....................................................... 7-4

Changing the Master Password................................................... 7-5

Removing DriveLock Protection ................................................ 7-6

Power-On Password......................................................................... 7-6

Using the Power-On Password.................................................... 7-6

Setting the Power-On Password Using Windows 95/NT........... 7-7

Setting the Power-On Password Using Computer Setup............7-8

Changing the Power-On Password.............................................. 7-9

Deleting the Power-On Password ............................................... 7-9

Setup Password................................................................................ 7-9

Using the Setup Password........................................................... 7-9

Setting the Setup Password .......................................................7-10

Changing the Setup Password...................................................7-11

Deleting the Setup Password.....................................................7-11

Change/Delete Password Symbols................................................ 7-11

Quick Controls...............................................................................7-12

Using the Quick Controls..........................................................7-12

Enabling and Disabling QuickLock/QuickBlank

Using Windows 95/NT.............................................................. 7-13

Enabling and Disabling QuickLock/QuickBlank

Using Computer Setup .............................................................. 7-13

Disabling and Enabling Devices.................................................... 7-14

Using the Cable Lock .................................................................... 7-15

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chapter 8

I

NTERNAL MODEM

Modem Overview.............................................................................8-1

Using Modem Software ...................................................................8-2

Connecting the Modem in North America,

Latin America, or Japan...................................................................8-3

Connecting the Modem in Europe,

the Middle East, or Africa................................................................8-4

Country-Specific Modem Cables.....................................................8-5

Using the Modem with a Cellular Phone

(North America Only)......................................................................8-6

Using PIN Dialing .......................................................................8-6

PIN Dialing When Using a Stored Dial Suffix ...........................8-7

Checking Signal Strength............................................................8-7

Checking the Phone and Modem Connection.............................8-7

Disabling Cellular Phone Recognition........................................8-8

Registering the Phone with the Modem ......................................8-9

Modem Compatibility....................................................................8-10

chapter 9

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DDITIONAL FEATURES

Identifying Audio Connections........................................................9-2

Using Internal and External Microphones.......................................9-3

Using Internal and External Speakers..............................................9-4

Controlling Audio Volume ..............................................................9-5

Infrared Connections........................................................................9-6

Types of PC Cards............................................................................9-8

Inserting a PC Card..........................................................................9-9

Removing a PC Card......................................................................9-11

Enabling/Disabling PC Card Slots.................................................9-12

PC Card Device Drivers.................................................................9-12

Zoomed Video................................................................................9-13

Intelligent Manageability...............................................................9-13

Asset Management.....................................................................9-14

Changing the Asset Tag Number...............................................9-14

Fault Management .....................................................................9-15

Fault Management Alerts...........................................................9-15

Security Management................................................................9-16

Configuration Management.......................................................9-16

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chapter 10

C

OMPUTER SETUP AND DIAGNOSTICS

Using Computer Setup................................................................... 10-1

Running Computer Setup .............................................................. 10-3

Exiting Computer Setup ................................................................ 10-3

Running Computer Checkup (TEST)............................................10-4

Running View System Information (INSPECT)...........................10-5

Factory Default Settings ................................................................ 10-6

Running Compaq Diagnostics....................................................... 10-8

chapter 11

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RAVEL, AND SHIPPING GUIDELINES

Caring for the Computer................................................................11-1

Operating Temperatures ................................................................ 11-2

Traveling with the Computer.........................................................11-2

Shipping the Computer..................................................................11-3

chapter 12

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Checklist for Solving Problems.....................................................12-1

Solving Audio Problems................................................................12-2

Solving Battery/Battery Gauge Problems .....................................12-4

Solving Compact Disc/CD-ROM Drive Problems........................12-6

Solving Diskette Drive Problems ..................................................12-7

Solving Hard Drive Problems........................................................ 12-8

Solving Infrared Problems.............................................................12-9

Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems........................... 12-11

Solving Modem Problems ........................................................... 12-11

Solving PC Card Problems.......................................................... 12-14

Solving Power Problems..............................................................12-17

Solving Screen Problems.............................................................12-18

Solving USB Problems................................................................12-19

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appendix A

A

PPENDIX TITLE

Preparing for a Technical Support Call ..........................................A-1

Worldwide Telephone Numbers.....................................................A-2

appendix B

R

EGULATORY NOTICES

.............................................................................B-1

appendix C

E

LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge................................................. C-1

When Handling Removable Drives............................................C-1

When Installing Internal Components........................................C-1

Grounding Methods ........................................................................ C-2

appendix D

S

PECIFICATIONS

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.......................................................................................................I-1

NDEX

.....................................................................................D-1

Contents xi

preface

SING THIS GUIDE

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Some or all of the following format conventions are used in this
guide to distinguish elements of text:

Names of keys are shown in bold type as they appear on the

■

keyboard, for example,
Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by

■

the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example,

Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown

■

here:
An arrow symbol is used to separate icons or menu options

■

that you should select in succession, for example, click the
Start button Æ Settings Æ Control Panel.

install

or

a:\install.

Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.

WARNING:

!

follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION:

directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of
information.

IMPORTANT:

information or specific instructions.

NOTE:

or interesting points of information.

Text set off in this manner presents clarifying

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights,

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

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chapter

1

ETTING STARTED

G

Before you use your computer for the first time, you will have to
complete some preliminary setup procedures. This chapter
explains how to set up your computer and software, and how to
charge your battery.

Setting Up the Computer

1. Tilt the computer to access the battery release latch 1.

2. Slide the battery release latch to eject the battery pack.

3. Pull the battery pack out of the battery bay 2.

Getting Started 1-1

4. Remove the label from the battery pack 1.

5. Reinsert the battery pack into the battery bay until it clicks
into place 2.

Charging the Battery Pack for the First Time

The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the computer is
connected to external power.

Although a new battery pack can be used to power the computer
after receiving a partial charge, Compaq recommends that a new
battery pack be allowed to fully charge before the computer is
disconnected from external power or before the battery pack is
removed from the computer.

IMPORTANT:

The battery charge level lights on a new battery pack
accurately display the percent of a full charge remaining in the
battery pack only after the battery has been fully charged.

A new battery pack fully charges in approximately

2.5 hours when the computer is connected to external power

■

and not being used.
4 hours when the computer is connected to external power and

■

being used.

1-2 Getting Started

Connecting the Computer to AC Power

1 Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter.
2 Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector on the

back of the computer.

3 Plug the other end of the power card into an electrical outlet.

NOTE:

In Japan, you must first plug the power cord into the
3-to-2-prong plug adapter included with the computer. Ensure that
the ground wire is connected to a safe earth ground, then plug the
3-to-2-prong plug adapter into the electrical outlet.

WARNING:

!

fire, or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding

■

plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

■

that is easily accessible at all times.
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.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,

Getting Started 1-3

Opening the Computer

To open the computer:

1. Slide the two latches located on each side of the display.

2. Lift the display to the desired angle.

1-4 Getting Started

Turning On the Computer

To turn on the computer, slide the power switch and release it.

Setting Up the Software

When you begin software setup, online instructions guide you
through the setup process.

IMPORTANT:

After you begin software setup, you must complete
the entire process, which may require up to 20 minutes. Make sure
the computer is plugged into an external power source for this
process to ensure that software setup is uninterrupted.

CAUTION:

software drivers are installed:

■

■

To prevent file corruption and ensure the correct

Do not dock the computer in a docking station.
Do not turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during

software setup.

Getting Started 1-5

Operating the Computer During Setup

To move around the screen while making selections and

■

entering information:

❐

press the
press the cursor (arrow) keys, or

❐

use the pointing device built into the computer keyboard.

❐

Tab

key,

To save your selections, press the

■

key or press the left

Enter

mouse button on the computer keyboard.
To restore the screen if it is cleared by the screen saver during

■

a period of keyboard and mouse inactivity, press the

Shift

For more information about using the built-in pointing device and
mouse buttons, refer to Chapter 3, “Keyboard and Pointing
Device.”

Choosing a Language

If you are prompted to select your language, choose carefully.

IMPORTANT:

from the computer and cannot be recovered.

The languages that you do not choose will be deleted

key.

1-6 Getting Started

Completing Setup

Registering the Computer (North America Only)

Be sure to register the computer according to the instructions on
the Register Now card included with the computer.

Locating Online Resources

To access the Reference Guide online:

Select Start Æ &RPSDT Information Center Æ

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Reference Guide
or
Select 6WDUWÆ+HOSÆ&RQWHQWVÆ5HIHUHQFH Guide

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Getting Started 1-7

Preinstalled Operating Systems and Software

Either Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation is preinstalled on the
computer.

Compaq has enhanced the preinstalled operating systems on the
computer to provide you with additional software features and
increased computer functionality.

Before deleting the operating system preinstalled on the computer,
please read the following Caution:

CAUTION:

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■

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

Replacing the preinstalled Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows
NT operating system with a retail version will result in the loss of
all Compaq enhancements.

Most preinstalled reference files, such as Help files, are available
only through the Windows 95 or Windows NT interface. If
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT is removed from the
computer, these reference files will become unavailable.

Complete USB support is available only through Windows 95 and
Windows 98. Installing an operating system other than Windows
95 or Windows 98 may result in a loss of USB functionality.

In addition to the operating system, Compaq installs other
software to provide additional functionality or enhancements. If it
is necessary to reinstall the operating system and you do not want
to lose these enhancements, it will also be necessary to reinstall all
Compaq software for your computer. Refer to the Compaq
Internet site (www.compaq.com) or contact Compaq customer
support for more information on this additional software and the
various tools available to help reinstall.

1-8 Getting Started

chapter

2

OMPUTER AT A GLANCE

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This chapter introduces you to the physical components of your
computer. The components are identified individually along with
brief descriptions.

Front Components

Front Components

Component Description

display The monitor that comes attached to

1

the computer.

microphone Built-in monophonic microphone for

2

the multimedia sound system.

built-in stereo speakers Built-in stereo speakers.

3

MultiBay A multifunction device bay in the

4

computer that supports a removable
hard drive, diskette drive, or
CD-ROM drive.

battery bay Holds the battery pack in the

5

computer.

Computer at a Glance 2-1

Rear Components

Rear Components

Component Description

infrared port Allows wireless communication

1

USB port Allows you to attach the computer to a

2

parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device

3

docking connector 176-pin expansion bus connector that

4

external monitor connector Connects an optional external display,

5

serial connector Connects an optional external serial

6

keyboard/mouse connector Connects an optional full-sized

7

power connector Connects the AC Adapter to the

8

between the computer and another
infrared-equipped device such as a
computer or printer.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) device,
such as a camera for video. Or you
can attach a hub which would allow
you to connect multiple USB devices to
the computer.

such as a printer.

connects the computer to the desktop
expansion base or convenience base.

such as an external CRT monitor.

device such as a mouse.

keyboard or a PS/2 compatible mouse.
A generic splitter/adapter will allow the
connection of both an external
keyboard and external mouse at the
same time.

computer.

2-2 Computer at a Glance

Left Side Components

Left Side Components

Component Function

display release latch Located on either side of the

1

fan Airflow exhaust used to keep the

2

hard drive bay Holds the removable hard drive

3

display and used to open the
computer. Slide both display
latches forward simultaneously to
open the computer.

internal components of the
computer cool. The fan will
automatically run when needed.

shipped with the computer.

Computer at a Glance 2-3

Right Side Components

Right Side Components

Component Description

stereo speaker/headphone jack

1

microphone jack

2

stereo line-in jack

3

security slot for lock

4

RJ-11 jack

5

PC Card slots

6

display release latch

7

Connects external stereo
speakers and headphones to the
computer. This jack is driven by
an amplifier and has volume
control. The internal computer
speakers are turned off when
external speakers or headphones
are plugged into this jack.

Connects an external
monophonic microphone.

Connects a CD player, tuner, or
tape deck to the computer.

A slot for an optional cable lock to
secure the computer to a fixed
object.

Used for connecting a standard
telephone cable to the computer.

CardBus (32-bit) slots that
support Type I, II, and III PC
Cards such as modem cards or
network cards. These slots
support 16-bit PC Cards as well
as CardBus (32-bit) PC Cards.

Located on either side of the
display and used to open the
computer. Slide both display
latches forward simultaneously to

2-4 Computer at a Glance

Top Components

Top Components

Component Function

volume control

1

suspend button

2

power switch

3

Caps Lock light Indicates that Caps Lock is on,

4

open the computer.

Controls volume to the built-in
stereo speakers. Left button
decreases volume, right button
increases volume. Also controls
volume to external speakers or to
headphones plugged into the
stereo speaker/headphone jack.

Toggle that initiates or exits
Suspend. Turns on the computer if
it is off. If the computer is docked in
the expansion base, also turns on
the expansion base. When used
with the Fn key on the computer,
initiates Hibernation.

Turns the computer on or off, or
exits Suspend. When the computer
is in Suspend, sliding the power
switch exits Suspend but does not
turn off the computer.

which causes new text to be typed
in uppercase letters.

Continued

Computer at a Glance 2-5

Top Components

Continued

Component Function

Scroll Lock light Indicates that Scroll Lock is on,

5

which causes the cursor to scroll
by fields rather than by lines.

Num Lk light Indicates that Num Lk is on and

6

that the embedded numeric
keypad is enabled.

display switch Turns off the display if the display

7

is closed while the computer is still
on. If warning beeps are enabled in
Computer Setup, a beep will sound
if the display is closed when the
computer is on.

built-in stereo speakers (2) Built-in stereo speakers.

8

MultiBay drive light Green light that indicates when a

9

MultiBay device is being accessed.

battery power light Turns on when a battery pack in

:

the computer is charging. Turns off
when the battery pack is fully
charged. Blinks to indicate a low
battery condition.

hard drive light Green light that indicates when the

;

hard drive is being accessed.

power/suspend light Turns on when power is turned on.

<

Turns off when power is turned off.
Flashes to indicate the computer is
in Suspend.

left and right pointing device

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buttons

EasyPoint III pointing device Provides mouse functions with all

>

Programmable Keys Four user-programmable keys

?

Click the left and right pointing
device buttons in conjunction with
the EasyPoint III pointing device to
initiate an action or confirm a
selection.

software that supports a Microsoft­compatible mouse.

used to quickly open an application
on your computer, bring up a
document, or emulate one of the
Microsoft Windows and Application
Logo Keys.

2-6 Computer at a Glance

Bottom Components

Bottom Components

Component Description

memory expansion slot cover This cover must be removed in

1

battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the

2

docking restraint latch recess Helps to secure the computer to

3

MultiBay release latch Releases a removable hard drive,

4

order to install an optional memory
expansion board.

battery bay.

the desktop expansion base.

CD-ROM drive, or diskette drive
from the MultiBay.

Computer at a Glance 2-7

Adjusting the Computer
Using the Tilt Feet

The computer has a tilt feature that allows you to adjust the angle
of the keyboard for maximum comfort.

To adjust the angle, flip open the tilt feet located on the bottom of
the computer until they lock in place. Close the tilt feet to return
the keyboard to a horizontal plane.

2-8 Computer at a Glance

chapter

3

EYBOARD AND POINTING

K

EVICE

D

You can maneuver through applications on your computer using
the keyboard, pointing device, or a combination of both. This
chapter explains how to maximize the benefits of each of these
features.

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-1

Keyboard Components

1 Function keys (F1-F12)
2 Screen control keys
3 Embedded numeric keypad
4 Enter key
5 Cursor keys
6 Ctrl keys
7 Alt keys
8 Fn key
9 Shift key
: Caps Lock key
; Tab key
< Esc key

3-2 Keyboard and Pointing Device

Programmable Keys

Using Programmable Keys

1 first programmable key
2 second programmable key
3 third programmable key
4 fourth programmable key

You can set the four programmable keys to quickly open an
application on your computer, bring up a document, or emulate
one of the Microsoft Windows and Application Logo keys.

By assigning the programmable keys to schemes, you can create
multiple sets of key assignments to tailor your computer for
various uses or accommodate more than one user.

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-3

Assigning Programmable Keys

To assign or reassign an application to a programmable key, do
the following:

1. Access the Programmable Keys utility by selecting Start Æ
Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Keyboard Æ Programmable
Keys.

2. Select the programmable key you wish to assign or reassign
for the current scheme by selecting its radio button in the Key
assignments box.

3. Select the Assign button.
A dialog box appears displays the list of programs or

documents from the Programs menu.

NOTE:

To access a larger number of programs, select Show
Advanced Options. This changes the Assign button to the
Browse button. By selecting the Browse button, you can
access all applications on your computer. To emulate one of
the Microsoft Windows and Application Logo keys, open the
PROGRAM FILES\ COMPAQ\PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
directory.

4. Highlight the application you want and select OK.

5. The icon and program name you selected appear beside the
programmable key's button.

6. Select OK to exit the utility.

7. When you press the programmable key you have just assigned,
your application or document appears on screen.

3-4 Keyboard and Pointing Device

Unassigning Programmable Keys

To remove a programmable key assignment, do the following:

1. Access the Programmable Keys utility.

2. Select the programmable key you wish to unassign by
selecting the appropriate button in the Key assignments group
box.

To unassign keys in other than the current scheme, select

NOTE:

Show Advanced Options and select a different scheme. If you
have never created a scheme, the Default scheme is the only
choice.

3. Select the Assign button, then select Unassigned from the list.
The icon and program name previously assigned to the key are
removed.

When the Show Advanced Options checkbox is checked,

NOTE:

you can unassign a programmable key by selecting the Browse
button and selecting the file 'Unassigned' from the following
directories:

PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
95\DEFAULT

PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
NT\DEFAULT

or
PROGRAM FILES\COMPAQ\PROGRAMMABLE KEYS

98\DEFAULT

4. Select OK to exit the utility.

Adding Schemes

Schemes are a collection of up to four programmable key
assignments that you define to your Windows user profile. You
can create multiple, unique schemes. For example, you can create
a scheme called Home that contains key assignments for programs
you use at home, and a scheme called Work for programs that you
use at work.

To add a new scheme, do the following:

1. Access the Programmable Keys utility.

2. Place a check in the Show Advanced Options checkbox if one
is not already there.

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-5

3. Select the Add button.

3-6 Keyboard and Pointing Device

4. Type the name of your new scheme in the popup dialog box
that appears.

5. Make your programmable key assignments.

6. When the assignments have been made, select OK to exit the
utility.

Removing Schemes

To remove a scheme, do the following:

1. Access the Programmable Keys utility.

2. Place a check in the Show Advanced Options checkbox if one
is not already there.

3. Be sure the scheme in the Scheme box is the one you want to
delete. To view a different scheme, select a scheme from the
drop-down list.

NOTE:

The Default scheme is not removable.

4. Select the Remove button.

5. Select OK to exit the utility.

Showing the Key Assignments in the System Tray

One convenient way to see your programmable key assignments is
to view them in a popup window that you activate from an icon in
the system tray.

To enable the icon, do the following:

1. Access the Programmable Keys utility.

2. Place a check in the Show Key Assignments in the System
Tray checkbox.

3. Select OK to exit the utility.

An icon appears in the system tray. To view the popup window,
select the icon.

NOTE:

The icon remains in the system tray until you disable it by
unchecking the Show Key Assignments in the System Tray
checkbox or by right-clicking the icon and choosing Exit from the
menu.

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-7

Hotkeys

Hotkey Quick Reference

Return to

Function Hotkeys

Switching Displays Fn+F4 Fn+F4
Adjusting System Warning Beeps Fn+F5 Fn+F5
Initiating QuickLock/

QuickBlank
Accessing Power Management Fn + F7 Fn + F7
Accessing the Battery Gauge Fn + F8 Fn + F8
Accessing the Brightness Control FN+F10 FN+F10
Accessing the Embedded

Numeric Keypad
Stretching Text FN+T FN+T

Fn+F6 Enter power-on

Fn+NumLk Fn+NumLk

You can move the hotkey popup window location by pressing

Fn+F1.

NOTE:

Hotkeys work only on the computer keyboard and not on an

external keyboard.

Original State

password

If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, use the Hotkey
Popup utility to change the display size and location of the Hotkey
Popups. To access the Hotkey Popup Utility, select Start Æ
Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Hotkey Popup.

Switching Displays

When an external monitor is connected to the computer, press the

hotkeys as a toggle function to

Fn+F4

Switch to computer display.

■

Switch to external monitor.

■

Turn on both displays simultaneously.

■

Adjusting System Warning Beeps

Press the
beeps. To increase volume, press
To decrease volume, press

3-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device

hotkeys to adjust the volume for system warning

Fn+F5

Fn+F5,

Fn+F5,

then the right arrow key.

then the left arrow key.

Initiating QuickLock/QuickBlank

IMPORTANT:

Before QuickLock/QuickBlank can be initiated, a
power-on password must be established and QuickLock/
QuickBlank must be enabled through Computer Setup.

Press the

hotkeys to initiate QuickLock/QuickBlank at any

Fn+F6

time and from within any application. This hotkey

Disables the keyboard and the pointing device.

■

Clears the display.

■

To reenable the keyboard and return your information to the
screen, enter your power-on password.

Accessing Power Management

Press the
hotkey lets you customize the level of battery conservation, or use
one of the three preset conservation levels.

Use the left or right arrow keys to select a different level.

hotkeys to access Power Management. This

Fn+F7

Accessing the Battery Gauge

Press the
Three numbered boxes indicate the status of each installed battery:

■

Battery 1—primary battery in the computer battery bay

■

Battery 2—battery in the MultiBay of the expansion base or
the battery charging bay of the convenience base

■

Battery 3—battery in the half-height bay (with MultiBay
Adapter) of the expansion base

hotkeys to show the status of the battery packs.

Fn+F8

Press the right or down arrow key to view the status of the next
battery pack. If a battery pack is not in a bay, the corresponding
bay cannot be selected. Press the left or up arrow key to select the
previous battery pack.

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-9

Accessing the Brightness Control

Press the

Fn+F10

hotkeys to adjust the display brightness. Press
the right arrow key to increase light intensity; press the left arrow
key to decrease light intensity.

Accessing the Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad is a section of the computer
keyboard that converts to a numeric keypad when the number lock
function is enabled.

Press

Fn+Num Lk

Enable the embedded numeric keypad (Num Lk light on).

■

Disable the embedded numeric keypad (Num Lk light off).

■

to:

With the number lock function enabled:

Press Fn to type lowercase letters.

■

Press

■

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Fn + Shift

to type uppercase letters.

Stretching Text

When running MS-DOS under Windows, the image on the
computer display may not fill the screen.

To stretch text so that it fills more of the screen, use the

Fn+T

keys. Toggle these keys to switch between stretched text mode
and regular mode. The default is for Text Stretch to be on.

The

function is available whenever the desktop area

Fn+T

resolution is set lower than the resolution of the internal display
device (LCD).

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-11

Using the Pointing Device

The pointing device performs the same basic operation as a
mouse. The EasyPoint III senses finger movement; the device
itself does not move.

To operate the pointing device:

1. Place your index finger on top of the pointing device 1.

2. Push in the direction you want the cursor to move on the
display.

3. Click the left 2 or right 3 pointing device button with your
thumb.

3-12 Keyboard and Pointing Device

Replacing the Pointing Device Cap

Two spare pointing device caps were shipped with your computer.
If you need to replace the cap:

1. Shut down the computer or exit all applications.

2. Gently pull off the cap.

3. Gently push on the new cap.
If the plastic portion underneath the cap comes off, gently

NOTE:

push it back on.

Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-13

chapter

4

ATTERY PACKS

B

Your computer can be powered by the included battery pack or an
external power source. The battery pack gives you the freedom to
carry your computer from place to place while you work, without
plugging the computer into an external outlet each time.

This chapter identifies the battery components and provides useful
information about using the battery pack.

Battery Packs 4-1

Battery Components

The battery pack lets you check the remaining charge level before
you insert it into the battery bay.

To see how much power is left in the battery pack, press the
battery gauge 1. Five battery charge level lights 2 indicate the
remaining charge level.

Each battery charge light represents approximately 20 percent of
remaining charge. If two lights are on, approximately 40 percent
charge remains. If all five are on, the battery is fully charged.

4-2 Battery Packs

Charging Battery Packs

If the battery pack has not been used for two weeks or more, fully
charge the battery before using your computer.

To charge the battery pack in the computer, connect the computer
to an external power source (optional Automobile/Aircraft
Adapter, external AC Adapter, ArmadaStation, Armada
MiniStationE/EX, or battery charger).

The battery power light turns on when the battery pack is
charging.

Charging may not occur immediately if:

The battery pack temperature is outside the normal operating

■

range of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).
The battery pack is below normal discharge levels, which can

■

occur when a battery pack is not used for 2 weeks or more.

When the battery reaches the normal temperature and charge level,
it begins to charge until it is fully charged.

A fully discharged battery pack charges in approximately 3 hours
when the computer is turned off. When the computer is turned on,
charge time depends on the amount of power being used by the
computer.

Ensuring Battery Gauge Accuracy

The built-in battery gauge displays the amount of charge
remaining and is precalibrated for accuracy (To access the battery
gauge press

Fn+

and to maximize battery operating time:

Fully charge and discharge the battery pack completely several

■

times prior to the first time that you use it.
Allow the battery pack to completely charge before removing

■

external power from the computer, optional ArmadaStation,
Armada MiniStation E/EX, or battery charger.

Recharge the battery pack before using it if the battery has

■

been out of the computer for two weeks or more.
Allow the battery to completely discharge to the low battery

■

condition through normal use.

). To ensure continued battery gauge accuracy

F8

Battery Packs 4-3

Calibrating a Battery Pack

If your battery charge display seems to be inaccurate, you may
need to recalibrate your battery pack. Check the calibration status
of your battery by selecting Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ
Power Æ Battery Calibration tab. View the battery calibration
reports in the Status column.

Initiating Calibration

A battery pack can only be calibrated if the Status column beside a
battery pack reports “Needs Calibration.”

1. Connect the computer to an external power source.

CAUTION:

remains connected to external power throughout calibration.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. Insert the battery pack into the computer battery bay.

4. Select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Power
Battery Calibration tab.

5. Select the battery pack you want to calibrate.

6. Select Start Calibration.

To prevent loss of data, ensure that the computer

Æ

Stopping Calibration

Shut down the computer.
or

1. Select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Power Æ Battery

Calibration tab.

2. Select the battery pack being calibrated.

3. Select Stop Calibration. This selection is only visible during

calibration.

4-4 Battery Packs

Identifying a Low Battery Condition

When a low battery condition occurs, the computer beeps every
15 seconds and the battery power light blinks.

CAUTION:

little battery charge remains. Take immediate action to resolve the
low battery condition.

When a low battery condition is reached, save your files and
initiate Suspend. You have approximately five minutes to resolve
the low battery condition before the computer enters the critical
low battery condition.

When a critical low battery condition occurs, the system initiates
Hibernation. It is recommended that Hibernation is enabled at all
times to safeguard against possible data loss in a critical low
battery condition.

CAUTION:

initiate Hibernation when a critical low battery condition is reached.
If Hibernation is disabled, the computer initiates Suspend until the
battery pack fully discharges. When this occurs, all unsaved data
is lost.

When you are alerted to a low battery condition, very

If Hibernation is disabled, the computer does not

Battery Packs 4-5

Resolving a Low Battery Condition

The following sections show how to resolve a low battery
condition:

Connecting to an electrical outlet

■

Connecting to the Optional Automobile/Aircraft Adapter

■

Replacing the battery pack

■

Initiating Hibernation or turning off the computer until a

■

power source is available

4-6 Battery Packs

Connecting to an Electrical Outlet

1. Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter.

2. Plug the AC Adapter cable into the power connector on the

back of the computer.

3. Plug the other end of the power card into an electrical outlet.

In Japan, you must first plug the power cord into the

NOTE:

3-to-2-prong plug adapter included with the computer. Ensure that
the ground wire is connected to a safe earth ground, then plug the
3-to-2-prong plug adapter into the electrical outlet.

WARNING:

!

fire, or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding

■

plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

■

that is easily accessible at all times.
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.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,

Battery Packs 4-7

Connecting to the Optional Automobile/Aircraft Adapter

1. Connect the Automobile/Aircraft Adapter cable to the AC

Adapter 1.

2. Plug the AC Adapter into the rear of the computer 2.

3. Connect the cigarette lighter plug to the automobile cigarette

lighter receptacle or to the 1-pin aircraft receptacle 3.

or

4-8 Battery Packs

Connect the 1-4 pin adapter to the cigarette lighter plug
the 4-pin aircraft receptacle 5.

4, then to

IMPORTANT:

Leaving the computer connected to the vehicle with
the optional Automobile/Aircraft Adapter for an extended period
of time when the vehicle is off may deplete the vehicle battery.
Depletion occurs regardless of whether the computer is turned on
or off.

Battery Packs 4-9

Resolving a Low Battery Condition by Replacing the
Battery Pack

CAUTION:

is on, you can prevent loss of information by initiating Suspend
before removing the battery pack. Be sure to replace the discharged
battery pack with a charged one within five minutes.

If you are removing the battery pack while the computer

Stop working and save your work immediately.

1. Press the suspend button to initiate Suspend.

2. Wait until the power/suspend light flashes.

3. Remove the discharged battery pack.

4. Insert a fully charged battery pack.

5. Press the suspend button again to exit Suspend.

6. Continue your work.

Resolving a Low Battery Condition with No Power Sources
Available

To resolve a low battery condition when no power sources are
available, select one of these methods:

Initiate Hibernation until a power source is available

■

Turn off the computer until a power source is available

■

4-10 Battery Packs

Removing the Battery Pack
from the Battery Bay

CAUTION:

removing the battery. Removing the battery without initiating
Suspend when the system is powered on could result in data loss. If
Suspend is initiated, be sure to insert a charged battery pack within
five minutes.

1. If the computer is turned on, turn it off or press the suspend
button. If there is hard drive or diskette activity, Suspend may
not occur instantly.

2. Tilt the computer at an angle so you can see the bottom of the
computer.

3. Slide the battery release latch 1 on the bottom of the
computer.

4. Remove the battery pack 2.

Always initiate Suspend or turn off the computer prior to

Battery Packs 4-11

Inserting the Battery Pack
into the Battery Bay

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay with the large label
on the battery pack facing up.

2. If the computer is in Suspend, press the suspend button to
resume normal operation.

Storing Battery Packs

When storing the computer for more than two weeks, remove
battery packs and store them separately to reduce the discharge
rate and increase battery life.

Battery packs self-discharge even when they are not being used.
The rate of self-discharge is affected by temperature. To prolong
the battery charge of a stored battery pack, store 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).

CAUTION:

high temperatures for extended periods of time.

4-12 Battery Packs

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

Maximizing Battery Life

Battery pack operating time varies depending on the system
components, options, and applications being used. You can
maximize battery operating time by controlling the energy
required by the computer and the energy stored in the battery
pack.

The display, processor, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, and
hard drive components use the majority of battery power.

To notify you that the display is closed and the computer is still
on, the computer beeps three times every two seconds.

To turn off the beeps without turning off the computer:

1. Open the computer.

2. Initiate Suspend by pressing the suspend button.

The beeps stop and the computer begins conserving battery power.

Battery Packs 4-13

To maximize battery pack life:

Remove battery packs to reduce the discharge rate when the

■

computer is not to be used for more than two weeks.
Select the High level of power management via F10 setup.

■

Initiate Suspend or Hibernation or turn off the computer when

■

not in use.
Reduce the display brightness and select a shorter screen save

■

timeout.
Avoid frequent partial charge and discharge cycles which

■

reduce the life of the battery. Fully charge and discharge the
battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery
gauge.

Keep a battery pack in the computer when connected to an

■

AC power source.
Disconnect external equipment that does not have its own

■

power source when not in use. (External equipment connected
to the computer drains the battery pack.)

Exit modem programs when not in use.

■

Remove any PC Cards when not in use.

■

Store an unused battery pack in a cool, dry place. The

■

recommended storage temperature range is from 32ºF to 86ºF
(0ºC to 30ºC). High temperatures cause a battery pack to lose
its charge more quickly and reduce battery pack life.

Format diskettes using external power. (Formatting increases

■

battery pack drain.)

Recycling Used Battery Packs

To find out if the battery pack recycling program is available in
your geographical location, check the worldwide telephone
numbers. If a number for recycling is not listed for your area,
contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider.

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chapter

5

OMPUTER POWER AND POWER

C

ANAGEMENT

M

This chapter provides helpful information on maintaining and
managing battery pack power. You also will find useful
information about the Suspend and Hibernation features.

Computer Power and Power Management 5-1

Leaving On the Computer

When you need to leave your computer unattended but you don’t
want to turn it off, conserve power by initiating Suspend. Always
put your computer in Suspend when a battery pack is your only
power source. With a fully charged battery pack, Suspend
conserves battery life.

NOTE:

Frequent discharge/recharge cycles shorten battery pack

life.

Turning Off the Computer

To turn off the computer:

1. Save open files.

2. Shut down the computer.

The Start Æ Shut Down command will close all applications and
automatically power off the system. This eliminates the need to
slide the power switch.

If you are working in DOS or if you experience a severe system
crash, you can use the power switch to turn off the computer.

NOTE:

If you plan to store the computer for two weeks or more,
remove the battery pack from the computer battery bay. This
reduces the battery discharge rate and extends battery pack
operating life.

Managing Power

The computer comes standard with a collection of power
management features that allow you to extend battery operating
time and conserve power.

Use power management to monitor most of the computer
components such as the hard drive, processor, and display. When
a component is inactive for a specified period of time, called a
timeout, you can use power management settings to shut it down
temporarily. Refer to the section, “Timeout,” later in this chapter.

5-2 Computer Power and Power Management

Accessing Power Management

Select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Power to view or set
the following in Power Properties.

NOTE:

If you are using Windows NT, select Compaq Power instead
of Power. If you are using Windows 98, select Power
Management.

If You Want To: Select This Tab:

Show Suspend on the Start menu
or battery meter on the taskbar

Set timeouts for drives when using
battery power or AC power

Turn off power to the PC Card
slots

Enable/disable Energy Saver and
customize Energy Save monitor
values

Set battery conservation levels;
enable/disable warning beeps; set
timeouts

Select Hibernation settings; set
Hibernation timeout

Display the status of installed
batteries

Set date and time to exit Suspend;
enable/disable Resume Timer

Power (Windows 95 and 98 only)

Disk Drives (Windows 95 and 98
only)

PC Card Modems (Windows 95
and 98 only)

AC Energy Saver (Windows NT
only)

Battery Conservation Settings

Hibernation

Battery Status

Resume Timer

Computer Power and Power Management 5-3

Power Management Levels

To extend the life of your batteries, use the Battery Conservation
tab in Power Properties. You can customize the level of battery
conservation or use one of four power management levels:

—Select this level for the maximum amount of power

High

■

conservation possible in an automatic setting. Using this level,
you receive the most battery operating time from a single
charge.

■

Medium—Select this level for a balance between performance
and battery operating time. This is the default setting.

■

Custom—Select this level to customize timeout settings.

NOTE:

■

Setting the Power Management Level with Computer Setup

You can also set Power Management using Computer Setup.

1. Run Computer Setup.

2. Select the System Features icon.

The custom level default settings are the same as the

medium level until you set your own values.
None (Drain)—Provides the maximum battery drain because

battery conservation is turned off. The computer runs at full
speed if power conservation level is set to none.

3. Select the Power Management box.

4. Select the Battery Conservation tab.

5. Select a battery conservation level.

6. Select OK.

5-4 Computer Power and Power Management

Suspend

Benefits of Using Suspend

Puts the computer to sleep for up to one week with a fully

■

charged battery pack.
Uses very little power.

■

Saves your place in your applications.

■

Shuts down most major components such as hard drive,

■

processor, and display.

When you initiate Suspend, system information is saved in
random access memory (RAM).

NOTE:

If you are using Windows 98, the term Standby is used
instead of Suspend. See the Microsoft online help for more
information.

Initiating Suspend

Suspend can be initiated by the user or by the system (computer).

User-initiated Suspend:

■

Initiates Suspend anytime by pressing the suspend button.

❏

Initiate Suspend by selecting Suspend from the Windows

❏

Start menu.

System-initiated Suspend:

■

Computer Power and Power Management 5-5

Initiates after five minutes or when a user-selects timeout

❏

during normal battery operations.
Initiates when the system reaches a critical low battery

❏

condition and Hibernation has been disabled.

CAUTION:

Hibernation when a critical low battery condition is reached. If

If Hibernation is disabled, the computer does not initiate

Hibernation is disabled, the computer initiates Suspend until the
battery pack fully discharges. When this occurs, all unsaved data is
lost.

NOTE:

When you close the display while the computer is on, the

screen clears, but the computer IS NOT in Suspend.

5-6 Computer Power and Power Management

When Suspend is initiated, the:

Screen clears.

■

Power/suspend light blinks.

■

Computer beeps (six times if system initiated, twice if user

■

initiated).

During Suspend the screen is blank. However, unlike a

NOTE:

powered-off state, the computer turns back on when the suspend
button is pressed.

Exiting Suspend

If Suspend was initiated because the timeout expired, exit by

■

pressing the suspend button once or sliding the power switch.
If Suspend was initiated because Hibernation has been

■

disabled and the system reaches a critical low battery
condition, exit Suspend in one of these ways:

Connect the computer to the external AC Adapter and

❏

connect to AC power, or
Connect the computer to the external AC Adapter

❏

connected to the optional Automobile/Aircraft Adapter, or
Dock the computer in the optional ArmadaStation or

❏

Armada MiniStation E/EX, or
Replace the battery pack, then press the suspend button or

❏

slide the power switch.

When you exit Suspend, the computer:

Beeps twice.

■

Power/suspend light stops blinking and remains lighted.

■

Returns previously displayed information to the screen.

■

NOTE:

When you exit Suspend, your information returns to the
screen at the point where Suspend was initiated. No information is
lost provided you do not lose battery power while the computer is
in Suspend.

Computer Power and Power Management 5-7

Hibernation

Hibernation is a safeguard condition in which all information in
system memory is saved to the hard drive and power to the
computer is turned off. When you resume your work, your
information is returned to the screen exactly where you left off.

Benefits of Using Hibernation

When Hibernation is initiated, no information is lost. There is

■

no limit to the amount of time the computer can remain in
Hibernation, since the computer is turned off and there is no
drain on the battery pack.

Hibernation can be used as a placemarker. For example, it is

■

useful when you're making a presentation away from the
office. You can do all the preparation in advance, mark your
place by initiating Hibernation, and be ready to make your
presentation as soon as you arrive.

Hibernation is a safeguard feature that saves information

■

should the computer reach a critical low battery condition
while it is left unattended.

5-8 Computer Power and Power Management

Initiating Hibernation

Hibernation can be initiated by the user or by the system
(computer).

Hibernation cannot be initiated when the computer is

NOTE:

docked in the ArmadaStation or Armada MiniStation E/EX.

User-initiated Hibernation occurs when you press

■

suspend button simultaneously. These keys can be pressed at
any time and from anywhere within an application.

System-initiated Hibernation occurs when:

■

The computer is turned on and left unattended, and a critical

❏

low battery condition occurs.
The Hibernation timeout occurs.

❏

CAUTION:

NOTE:

Hibernation when a critical low battery condition is reached. If
Hibernation is disabled, the computer initiates Suspend until the
battery pack fully discharges. When this occurs, all unsaved data is
lost.

Batteries that have not been fully charged may not have

If Hibernation is disabled, the computer does not initiate

enough power to support a system-initiated Hibernation at critical
low battery.

and the

Fn

When the system initiates Hibernation, it

Clears the screen.

■

Saves all current information in memory to the hard disk.

■

Turns off the computer.

■

Enabling/Disabling Hibernation

Hibernation is automatically enabled when you first set up your
computer. It is recommended that you enable Hibernation at all
times to safeguard against possible data-loss in a critical low
battery condition. In order for Hibernation to work, it must
allocate space on your hard drive equal to the amount of random
access memory (RAM) installed. To free up disk space, you can
disable Hibernation.

To disable Hibernation, select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel
Æ Power Management Æ Hibernation tab Æ off.

Computer Power and Power Management 5-9

To enable Hibernation, select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel

Power Management

Æ

If you upgrade memory, the computer increases the

NOTE:

Hibernation tab Æ on.

Æ

Hibernation file size to accommodate the additional RAM. When
the Hibernation file increases, it requires more hard disk space.

Exiting Hibernation

Select one of the following methods:

If Hibernation was user-initiated or a low battery condition has

■

been resolved, slide the power switch to turn on the computer.
If the computer is in a critical low battery condition, insert a

■

fully charged battery pack or connect an external power
source.

The computer exits Hibernation. The information saved to the
hard disk returns to the screen at the point where Hibernation was
initiated.

To stop the restoration of information, press

NOTE:

Fn+Ctrl+Break

Timeout

A timeout is a specified period of inactivity for the computer or its
components. After this time period passes, power management
shuts down the computer or its components to save battery power.
For example, the hard drive component and default timeout is two
minutes. Therefore, if a software application does not access
information on the hard disk for two minutes, the hard drive spins
down until it is accessed again.

Timeouts work with power management to conserve battery
power. Battery power can be conserved by

Using timeouts that correspond with the preset medium

■

(default) or high level of power conservation.
Using the custom level of power conservation to set your own

■

timeouts so that they work more efficiently with your
applications.

.

5-10 Computer Power and Power Management

Setting Component Timeouts

You can set your own timeout values for individual components
of the computer. To set component timeouts, use the following
procedure:

1. Access the Power Properties utility.

2. Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab.

3. Set the Battery Conservation level to Custom.

4. Using the drop-down boxes, select or type a timeout value for
specific components of the computer, such as system idle and
hard disk idle.

5. To save your settings, select OK when you are done. They
become effective immediately and remain in effect until you
change them.

Setting the Screen Saver Timeout

1. Click the right mouse button anywhere on the desktop.

2. Select Properties.

3. Select the Screen Saver tab.

4. Select a screen saver.

5. Set the Custom timeout.

6. Select OK.

Computer Power and Power Management 5-11

chapter

6

EMOVABLE DRIVES

R

As you use your computer, you will store all of your data on some
type of drive which may include the following removable drives:

Hard drive

■

CD-ROM drive

■

DVD-ROM drive

■

Diskette drive

■

SuperDisk LS-120

■

Your computer is equipped with a convenient MultiBay, which
allows you to use the same drive bay for each of the above drives
(at separate times).

This chapter describes the features of each removable drive and
drive adapter.

Using Removable Drives

The computer has two bays for removable drives:

A hard drive bay that supports only a hard drive.

■

A MultiBay that supports a diskette drive, SuperDisk LS-120

■

drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, or, with an adapter,
a second hard drive.

The Armada 7300/7400 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter is required
to use a hard drive in the computer MultiBay.

Removable Drives 6-1

Caring for Removable Drives

Removable drives (hard drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
diskette drive, SuperDisk LS-120) are fragile computer
components that must be handled with care.

CAUTION:

loss of information, observe the following precautions.

Back up the hard drive before removing it. Failure to back up

■

To prevent damage to the computer, removable drive, or

the hard drive can result in loss of information stored on the
drive if it is handled improperly.

If there is a diskette, CD, or DVD-ROM in a drive, remove it

■

prior to removing the drive from the computer.
Do not remove a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive while

■

the drive drawer is open. Before removing the drive, ensure
that the drive drawer in fully closed.

Turn off the computer before removing or inserting a hard

■

drive.
If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT

■

4.0 pre-installed by Compaq, it is not necessary to turn off the
computer before inserting or removing the DVD-ROM, CD­ROM, or diskette disk drive from the MultiBay.

If you installed Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT

4.0 on your own, additional software is required to swap these
MultiBay devices while the computer is tuned on.

NOTE: The computer must be turned off to insert or remove
the SuperDisk LS-120.

For more information on this and other software enhancements
for your computer, refer to the Compaq web site at
www.compaq.com.

Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before

■

handling a removable drive. Electrostatic discharge can
damage electronic components. When handling a removable
drive, always grasp the outer case and avoid touching the
connectors. Do not use force when inserting a drive into a bay.
Excessive force may damage the connectors.

Carefully handle the removable drive. DO NOT DROP IT.

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6-2 Removable Drives

Avoid exposing a hard drive to products with magnetic fields

■

such as video and audio tape erasure products, monitors, and
speakers.

Do not spray the drive with cleaners or expose it to liquids.

■

Avoid exposing the drive to temperature extremes.

■

If a drive must be mailed, ship it in a suitable form of

■

protective packaging. Shipping the drive in standard
packaging may not cushion it from destructive shock,
vibration, temperature, or humidity. Place a mailing label with
the wording “Fragile: Handle With Care” on the mailer.

Removable Drives 6-3

MultiBay Weight Saver

When no device is needed in the computer MultiBay, you can
insert the MultiBay weight saver to reduce computer weight and
to cover the MultiBay opening.

6-4 Removable Drives

Hard Drives

Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay

As a precautionary measure, Compaq recommends that you back
up all information on the hard drive.

Close the display and proceed with the following steps:

1. Save your work, exit all applications, and turn off the
computer.

2. Remove the battery from the battery bay 1.

3. Eject the hard drive by pushing the button located in the empty
battery bay 2.

4. Pull the hard drive from the hard drive bay 3.

Removable Drives 6-5

Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Place the hard drive in the hard drive tray.

3. Slide the hard drive tray into the hard drive bay until it clicks
into place.

6-6 Removable Drives

Removing a Hard Drive from the MultiBay

1. As a precautionary measure, Compaq recommends that you
back up all information on the hard drive.

2. Turn off the computer.

3. Tilt the computer at an angle so you can see the bottom front
of the computer.

4. Slide the MultiBay release latch toward the front of the
computer 1 to release the Armada 7300/7400 Hard Drive
MultiBay Adapter which accommodates the hard drive.

5. Pull out the Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter and hard drive 2.

Removable Drives 6-7

Inserting a Hard Drive into the MultiBay

1. Turn off the computer.

2. If the hard drive was previously located in the dedicated hard
drive bay, remove the hard drive from the hard drive tray.

3. Insert the hard drive into the Armada 7300/7400 Hard Drive
MultiBay Adapter with the hard drive label facing down.

4. Position the hard drive carrier against the left side of the
MultiBay

5. Slide the Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter in until it locks into
place.

6-8 Removable Drives

CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives

Removing the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive from the
MultiBay

1. Remove any discs from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

2. Close the drive tray.

3. Turn off the computer if you are running a version of
Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 that was not preinstalled by
Compaq.

4. Tilt the computer at an angle so you can see the bottom front
of the computer.

5. Slide the MultiBay release latch toward the front of the
computer 1 to release the drive from the MultiBay.

6. Pull out the drive 2.

Removable Drives 6-9

Inserting the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive into the
MultiBay

1. Turn off the computer if you are running a version of
Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 that was not preinstalled by
Compaq.

2. Position the drive against the left side of the MultiBay with the
drive label facing up.

3. Slide the drive into the MultiBay until it locks into place.

6-10 Removable Drives

Working with Compact Discs and DVD-ROMs

Inserting a Compact Disc or DVD-ROM into the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM Drive

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button on the front panel 1 to release the
loading tray.

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

4. Remove the disc from its protective case and place it in the
tray, label side up 2. Handle the disc by the edges, not by the
flat surfaces

5. Push lightly on the front panel of the loading tray to
close it.

The drive performs a diagnostic check and automatically begins
reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc. The light on the
drive turns on while the TOC is being read. The light turns off
when the drive is ready to receive commands.

Removable Drives 6-11

Removing a Disc from the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM
Drive

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button on the front panel 1 to open the loading
tray.

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

4. Remove the disc from the tray 2. Handle the it by the edges,
not by the flat surfaces

5. Place the disc in its protective case.

6. Push the front panel of the CD tray to close it.

6-12 Removable Drives

Diskette Drive and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive

Removing the Diskette Drive or SuperDisk LS-120 Drive
from the MultiBay

1. Remove the diskette from the drive.

2. Turn off the computer if you are running a version of
Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 that was not preinstalled by
Compaq.

3. Tilt the computer at an angle so you can see the bottom front
of the computer.

4. Slide the MultiBay release latch toward the front of the
computer 1 to release the drive from the MultiBay.

5. Pull out the drive 2.

Removable Drives 6-13

Inserting the Diskette Drive or SuperDisk LS-120 Drive into
the MultiBay

1. Turn off the computer if you are running a version of
Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 that was not preinstalled by
Compaq..

2. Position the drive against the left side of the MultiBay with the
label facing up.

3. Slide the drive into the MultiBay until it locks into place.

6-14 Removable Drives

Working with Diskettes

Selecting Diskettes

The drive stores (writes) information to and reads information
from a 3.5-inch diskette.

You can use the following diskette capacities: 1.44 megabytes,
720 kilobytes, 1.2 megabytes.

Diskette capacity and type: Storage capacity in text pages:

1.44-MB high-density (HD) Approximately 250 full pages

1.2-MB high-density (HD) Approximately 200 full pages
720-KB double-density (DD) Approximately 125 full pages

Inserting a Diskette into the Diskette or SuperDisk LS-120
Drive

1. Hold the diskette by the edge covered by the label, label facing
up.

2. Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

The drive button ejects to show the diskette is inserted correctly.

Removable Drives 6-15

Removing a Diskette from the Diskette Drive or SuperDisk
LS-120 Drive

1 Press the drive button to eject the diskette.

2. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

6-16 Removable Drives

chapter

7

ECURITY

S

Your computer has security features which prevent unauthorized
users from accessing your drives. This chapter describes each of
these security features.

Types of Security

Security features protect your computer and the information stored
on it from unauthorized access.

DriveLock

■

Prevents unauthorized use of the hard drive when the
computer is turned on, restarted, or resumed from Hibernation.
It stops an unauthorized user from using your hard drive.

Power-On Password

■

Prevents unauthorized use of the computer when it is turned
on, restarted, or resumed from Suspend or Hibernation.

Setup Password

■

Prevents unauthorized users from changing your computer
configuration through Computer Setup. May also be used by
network administrators to protect and access the configuration
of computers in a network.

QuickLock/QuickBlank

■

Clears the screen and disables the keyboard and other input
devices while the computer is running.

Security 7-1

Login Password (Windows NT only)

■

Used to log in to Windows NT. When combined with the
previously mentioned security features, prevents unauthorized
users from accessing your hard drive.

Disabling devices through Computer Setup

■

Prevents unauthorized use of specified computer components.
Security screws

■

Help prevent unauthorized removal of memory expansion
boards and hard drives.

NOTE:

A security kit, which includes security screws and

installation instructions, comes with your computer.
Cable lock provision

■

Provides a way to secure the computer, optional desktop
expansion base, or optional convenience base to a fixed object.

DriveLock

Overview

DriveLock security prevents unauthorized access to hard drive
applications and user data. DriveLock sets a user password and a
master password for each removable hard drive in the computer.

NOTE:

DriveLock password protects or unlocks the computer hard
drive(s) only when inserted into either the hard drive bay or the
MultiBay. Do not use DriveLock if you want to use a hard drive in
the desktop expansion base or convenience base. If you place a
protected hard drive into the ArmadaStation or Armada
MiniStation E/EX MultiBay, it will remain locked and cannot be
accessed.

The correct user password must be entered when the computer is
turned on before a protected hard drive can be accessed. The
owner of a user password should be the day-to-day user of the
hard drive. The user password will be required even if the hard
drive is inserted into another computer.

The master password is used to remove DriveLock protection and
to gain access to the hard drive instead of the user password. The
owner of the master password may be the system administrator.

7-2 Security

Establishing DriveLock Protection

CAUTION:

will render the protected hard drive permanently unusable. Record
your master password and keep it in a secure location physically
separate from your computer. In the event you lose the user
password, the master password can be used to unlock a protected
hard drive and reset the user password.

Forgetting or losing both the user and master passwords

1. Run Computer Setup. (See the section “Running Computer
Setup” in Chapter 10.)

2. Select the System Features icon Æ Security Management box
Æ DriveLock tab.

3. In the Current Drive section, select either hard drive bay or
MultiBay.

4. In the Drive Protection section, select Set to establish
DriveLock protection for the selected hard drive.

5. Read the warning message. If you wish to continue, select OK.

6. In the Set User Password section, enter your new user
password. (You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters,
and you may use the same password you are using for the
power-on password.)

7. Enter the user password again to verify it.

8. Select OK.

9. In the Set Master Password section, enter your new master
password. (You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters,
and you may use the same password you are using for the
power-on password.)

10. Enter the master password again to verify it.

11. Select OK.

12. Read the warning message. If you wish to establish
DriveLock, type

DriveLock

at the prompt.

13. Select OK.

NOTE:

Type carefully because the passwords do not display as you

type them.
The changes will take place when you exit Computer Setup. You

will be prompted to enter your user password the next time you
boot your computer using that hard drive.

Security 7-3

Entering the DriveLock Password

When the DriveLock password prompt displays, enter your user
password.

If you type the user password incorrectly, you are prompted to
reenter it up to two times. After two unsuccessful attempts to
unlock a protected hard drive, you must restart the computer.

Changing the User Password

If you forget your user password, you can access your removable
hard drive with the master password. Record the user and master
passwords and keep them physically separate from the computer.

Once you create a user password, you can only change the
password after the computer has restarted and the protected hard
drive has been unlocked.

1. Turn on or restart the computer and enter your current user
password.

2. Run Computer Setup.

3. Select the System Features icon Æ Security Management box
Æ DriveLock tab.

4. In the Current Drive section, select either hard drive bay or
MultiBay.

5. In the User Password section, select Change.

6. Type the old user password.

7. Enter your new user password. (You may use up to 32
alphanumeric characters, and you may use the same password
you are using for the power-on password.)

NOTE:

Type carefully because the password does not display as

you type it.

8. Enter the password again to verify it.

9. Select OK.

7-4 Security

Changing the Master Password

Once you have enabled DriveLock protection and established user
master passwords, you can only change the password after the
computer has restarted and the protected hard drive has been
unlocked.

1. Turn on or restart the computer and enter your current user
password.

2. Run Computer Setup.

3. Select the System Features icon Æ Security Management box
Æ DriveLock tab.

4. In the Current Drive section, select either hard drive bay or
MultiBay.

5. In the Master Password section, select Change.

6. Type the old master password.

7. Enter your new master password. (You may use up to
32 alphanumeric characters, and you may use the same
password you are using for the power-on password.)

NOTE:

Type carefully because the password does not display

as you type it.

8. Enter the password again to verify it.

9. Select OK.

Security 7-5

Removing DriveLock Protection

Once you have enabled DriveLock protection and established user
and master passwords, you can only delete the passwords after the
computer has restarted and the protected hard drive has been
unlocked. Removing DriveLock protection deletes both the user
password and the master password.

1. Turn on or restart the computer and enter your current user
password.

2. Run Computer Setup.

3. Select the System Features icon Æ Security Management box
Æ DriveLock tab.

4. In the Current Drive section, select either hard drive bay or
MultiBay.

5. In the Drive Protection section, select Remove.

6. Enter the master password.

7. Enter the master password again to verify it.

8. Select OK Æ Save and Exit.

The changes will take place when you exit Computer Setup.

Power-On Password

Using the Power-On Password

After you set the power-on password, you must enter it each time
you turn on or restart the computer or resume from Suspend or
QuickLock/QuickBlank.

When the power-on password prompt displays, enter your power­on password.

If you type the password incorrectly, you are prompted to reenter
it up to three times.

7-6 Security

Setting the Power-On Password Using Windows 95/98/NT

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the
computer when it is turned on, restarted, or resumed from Suspend
or Hibernation.

To set the power-on password:

1. Access Password Properties by selecting Start Æ Settings Æ
Control Panel Æ Passwords.

2. Select the Computer Security tab.

3. Select the Set button.

4. Enter your password twice.

5. Select OK.

NOTE:

Type carefully because the password does not display as you

type it.
The password is not case sensitive. However, you must use the

same keys each time you enter the password. For example, the
numbers at the top of the keyboard are not recognized as being the
same numbers in the embedded numeric keypad.

The next time you restart the computer, you are prompted to enter
your power-on password.

Security 7-7

Setting the Power-On Password Using Computer Setup

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the
computer when it is turned on, restarted, or resumed from Suspend
or Hibernation.

To set the power-on password:

1. Run Computer Setup.

2. Select the System Features icon.

3. Select the Security Management menu.

4. Under Power-On Password, select Set.

5. Enter your new power-on password. (You may use up to eight
alphanumeric characters, and you may use the same password
you are using for the setup password.)

6. Enter the password again to verify it.

7. If you want to require entry of a password whenever the
computer is turned on, enter an X next to Enable Password to
Power-On.

8. Select OK.

9. Select Exit.

10. Select the Save option.
Once the power-on password is set, you must enter it every time

you turn on or restart the computer or resume from Hibernation,
Suspend, or QuickLock/QuickBlank.

7-8 Security

Changing the Power-On Password

CAUTION:

on password. Record the password and put it in a safe place.

Once you create a power-on password, you can only change the
password after the computer has restarted and you are prompted to
enter the current power-on password.

To change your password, type in the old password, then enter the
new password in the following format:

current password, keyboard password symbol, new password,
keyboard password symbol, new password

Refer to “Change/Delete Password Symbols” later in this chapter.

You cannot use the computer if you forget your power-

Deleting the Power-On Password

Once you create a power-on password, you can only delete the
password after the computer has restarted and you are prompted to
enter the current power-on password.

Once you have entered the current power-on password, you can
delete it from the computer keyboard. The keyboard symbol for
deleting the power-on password varies according to the language
of the keyboard purchased with the computer.

To delete your password, type in the old password and the
keyboard password symbol, then press

Enter.

Refer to “Change/Delete Password Symbols” later in this chapter.

Setup Password

Using the Setup Password

After you establish the setup password, you must enter it each
time you want to change the computer configuration.

If you enter the password incorrectly, you are prompted to
reenter it.

NOTE:

The setup password can be used in place of the power-on

password.

Security 7-9

Setting the Setup Password

The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing
your computer configuration through Computer Setup. Setup
passwords may also be used by network administrators to protect
and access the configuration of computers in a network.

After you establish the setup password, you must enter it

NOTE:

each time you want to change the computer configuration.

1. Run Computer Setup.

2. Select the System Features icon.

3. Select the Security Management box.

4. Under the Setup Password section on the Passwords tab,
select Set.

5. Enter your new setup password. (You may use up to eight
alphanumeric characters, and you may use the same password
you are using for the power-on password.)

6. Enter the password again to verify it.

7. Select OK.

8. Select Exit.

9. Select Save.

You will be prompted to enter your setup password the next

NOTE:

time you try to change the computer configuration using
Computer Setup.

Type carefully because the password does not display as you
type it.

CAUTION:

forget your setup password. Record the password and put it in a
safe place.

7-10 Security

You cannot change the computer configuration if you

Changing the Setup Password

Once you create a setup password, you can only change the
password after the computer has restarted and you are prompted to
enter the current setup password.

To change your password, type in the old password, then enter the
new password twice, typing the syntax for your computer
keyboard between the passwords.

For example, if you have a Belgian keyboard, type the following:

current password=new password=new password

The new password takes effect the next time you turn on your
computer.

Deleting the Setup Password

Once you create a setup password, you can only delete the
password after you press
are prompted to enter the current setup password.

Once your have entered the current setup password, you can delete
it using the computer keyboard. The keyboard symbol for deleting
the setup password varies according to the language of the
keyboard purchased with the computer.

to get to Computer Setup and you

F10

To delete your password, type in the old password and the
keyboard password symbol, then press

Enter.

Change/Delete Password Symbols

Once you create a setup or power-on password, you can only
delete that password after the computer has restarted and you are
prompted to enter the current password.

Once you have entered the current setup or power-on password,
you can change or delete that password. The keyboard symbol for
changing or deleting the setup or power-on password varies
according to the language of the keyboard purchased with the
computer.

Security 7-11

The following is the list of countries and keyboard symbols for
changing or deleting the setup and power-on passwords.

Country Keyboard Keyboard Symbol

Belgian = (equal sign)
Danish, German, Italian, Latin

American, Norwegian, Portuguese,
Spanish, Swedish/Finnish, Swiss,
Taiwanese

French
French/Canadian é
Japanese, Korean, United

Kingdom, United States

— (underscore)

!

(exclamation point)

/ (slash)

Quick Controls

Using the Quick Controls

The Quick Controls establish security measures on your computer
when it is on but not in use. They are located in Passwords
Properties and Computer Setup.

QuickLock disables your keyboard and pointing device while

■

the computer is running. It leaves your information on the
screen but prevents it from being accessed until a power-on
password is entered to enable the keyboard.

QuickBlank, used in conjunction with QuickLock, clears the

■

screen when the keyboard and pointing device are disabled.
QuickLock on Suspend automatically disables the keyboard

■

and pointing device when the computer enters Suspend. It
prevents your information from being accessed until a power­on password is entered. Entering the password allows the
computer to exit Suspend and enables the keyboard and
pointing device.

7-12 Security

Enabling and Disabling QuickLock/QuickBlank
Using Windows 95/98/NT

QuickLock/QuickBlank must be enabled before you can initiate
the QuickLock/QuickBlank feature with the
QuickLock/QuickBlank remains enabled until you disable it.

To enable or disable QuickLock/QuickBlank using Windows
95/98/NT:

1. Access Passwords Properties by selecting Start Æ Settings Æ
Control Panel Æ Passwords Æ Passwords Properties.

2. Select the Computer Security tab.

3. Under the Quick Controls section, click in the box to
enable/disable QuickLock, QuickBlank, or QuickLock on
Suspend. An X in the box indicates that
QuickLock/QuickBlank is enabled.

Fn+F6

hotkeys.

Enabling and Disabling QuickLock/QuickBlank Using
Computer Setup

QuickLock/QuickBlank must be enabled using Computer Setup
before you can initiate the QuickLock/QuickBlank feature with

Fn+F6

the
you disable it.

hotkeys. QuickLock/QuickBlank remains enabled until

To enable or disable QuickLock/QuickBlank using Computer
Setup:

1. Run Computer Setup.

2. Select the System Features icon.

3. Select the Security Management menu.

4. On the Password Options tab, select Enable QuickLock.
An X in the box indicates that QuickLock is enabled.

5. Select OK.

6. Select Exit.

7. Select the Save option.

Security 7-13

Disabling and Enabling Devices

Computer Setup provides a way to disable devices such as the
diskette drive, diskette drive boot ability, serial port, infrared port,
parallel port, and PC Card slots. Disabling these devices prevents
the unauthorized transfer of data using these devices

To disable or enable a device:

1. Run Computer Setup.

2. Under the View menu, select either View by Type or View by
Connection.

3. Select the icon for the device you want to disable.

4. Select the tab for the device you want to disable or enable. An

indicates that the selected device is disabled.

X

5. Select OK.

6. Select Exit.

7. Select Save.

Changes take effect when you restart the computer.

7-14 Security

Using the Cable Lock

The security slot accommodates a cable lock so that the computer
can be physically secured to a work area.

1. Loop the cable around a heavy, fixed object to which you
want to secure the computer.

2. Insert the cable lock end of the cable through the loop end of
the cable.

3. Insert the lock into the security slot.

4. Lock with the key.

The cable lock can be purchased from Kensington

NOTE:

Microware Limited or Compaq authorized dealers, resellers, and
service providers worldwide. Ask for the Kensington MicroSaver
Security System, Model 64068.

Security 7-15

chapter

8

SING THE INTERNAL MODEM

U

Modem Overview

The internal modem comes built into some models and is an
option for other models. It provides data communications and fax
functionality for applications running under Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Window NT 4.0. Preloaded software drivers are
required for modem operation and allow the modem to easily
communicate with software applications.

The internal modem supports standard analog modem
communication protocols (for speeds up to 33.6 Kbps) as well as
up to the ITU-compatible V.90 and industry standard K56flex
56K protocals for higher speeds.

IMPORTANT:

downloads only from V.90 K56flex compliant digital sources.
Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently
unknown, may not reach 56Kbps, and will vary with line
conditions.

Without having to make hardware changes, the modem may be
configured for operation in a variety of countries. An integrated
RJ-11 jack provides for simple connectivity to phone cables. If
accidentally plugged into a digital PBX phone outlet, the modem
automatically protects itself from excessive current until it is
plugged into an analog phone jack.

The V.90 and K56flex protocols allow faster

Using the Internal Modem 8-1

Connecting the Modem

To connect the modem to a standard telephone wall jack:

WARNING:

!

that the modem line is disconnected from the telephone network
when opening the equipments enclosure.

1. Connect one end of the modem cable into the RJ-11 jack on
the right side of the computer.

IMPORTANT:

(Direct AccessArrangement) that supports multiple countries.
However, some countries may require an adapter to connect
the modem to the telephone wall jack.

The modem cable includes EMI suppression circuitry near the
end of the computer. For continued EMI emissions
compliance, plug that end of the cable into the computer.

2. Plug the opposite end of the cable into a standard telephone
wall jack.

IMPORTANT:

standard telephone jacks but are not compatible with analog
devices such as modems. Be sure the modem cable is
connected to a regular analog phone line. Plugging the modem
into a digital line is not recommended. The modem includes
protective circuitry against the digital lines which may
produce a beep or a series of beeps if it detects excess current.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always ensure

The internal modem uses a universal DAA

Wall jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble

Understanding How the Modem Works

The modem serves two major functions:

The data communications function allows your computer to

■

send information to and receive information from an online
service, a host mainframe computer that provides electronic
mail, and even other personal computers.

The facsimile function allows your computer to both send and

■

receive text and images from facsimile (fax) machines or other
computers.

8-2 Using the Internal Modem

After setting up your software, you are ready to start using your
modem. In most cases, if you are using communications and fax
software, the modem will be controlled by the software and you
will not need to use the AT command set. Simply select the
internal modem as the preferred communication device in your
application.

NOTE:

The maximum connection speed on a call is determined by
the speed of the slowest modem on the connection. Your modem
will automatically negotiate the fastest possible speed with the
remote modem.

Changing the Country Selection

The internal modem is configured to meet operating approval in
the country where you purchased your computer. If the modem is
used in other countries during travel, the country selection setting
for the modem needs to change to meet the telecommunications
regulations for that country.

The Country Select Application (CSA) lists all of the countries for
which the modem contains configuration information. To confirm
that the modem has been approved for use by the
telecommunications agency in the desired country, check the
approvals label on the bottom of the computer. Or, for the most
up-to-date information, refer to the Compaq Internet website at
www.compaq.com.

The internal modem supports specific countries that are included
in the selection list.

NOTE:

When the Home Country and Current Country selections in
the CSA do not match, you will be prompted each time the system
restarts to confirm that the Country setting still reflects where the
modem is being operated at this time. To disable these reminders,
change the Home Country selection in the CSA to match the
Current Country. The Current Country setting should always be
set to the country in which the modem is currently being operated.

If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98

1. Selct Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System icon.

2. Select the Device Manager tab.

3. Select the modem icon, then select your modem.

4. Select the Country Setting for Modem tab, then select the
country from the List of Countries.

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5. If you are traveling, select the Change Country button. While
traveling, you will be asked to confirm this setting at each
reboot. If you have permanently relocated to the country,
select the Home Country button, then select the Change
Country button.

6. Select Yes to confirm your country selection.

7. Select Yes to restart your computer.

If you are running Windows NT

1. Select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ CSA Control
Panel

2. Select the country from the List of Countries.

3. If you are traveling, select the Change Country button. While
traveling, you will be asked to confirm this setting at each
reboot. If you have permanently relocated to the country,
select the Home Country button, then select the Change
Country button.

4. Select Yes to confirm.

5. Select Yes to restart your computer.

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Software Overview

You need communications software to operate the modem. Such
software issues commands to the modem, including modem
connection speed, the number of rings before answering the
telephone, listening for a dial tone, and dialing a phone number.

For information on controlling the phone dialing sequence, refer
to “Dial Modifiers”. The internal modem, for example, includes
the ability to wait for a “go ahead tone” after dialing a credit card
number as part of the dialing sequence. To do this, add a $ symbol
at the appropriate point in the phone number string.

There is a wide range of communications software available that
can be used with this modem for tasks such as accessing your
computer from a remote location. Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for a complete list
of communications software applications.

IMPORTANT:

occurs while your are using the modem with communications
software, the modem will disconnect. Exit Hibernation or resolve
the low battery condition, then restart the communications
software to restore the original modem settings.

If Hibernation initiates or a low battery condition

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Modem Defaults and Specifications

Some data or fax communications software prompts you for
specific information about the model of modem you are using. In
this case, if the internal modem is not available as a choice, select
one of the following modems: Compaq Modem or Hayes
Compatible.

NOTE:

Choosing another modem does not affect the actual

connection speed of the modem.
Use the following information if required for modem setup:

Modem Defaults

COM port setting This has not been determined yet
DCE Speed 56 Kbps
DTE Speed 115.2 Kbps
Data Format Databits – 8
Data Format Parity – N
Data F ormat Stopbits – 1
Dial Command ATDT
AutoAnswer Command ATS0 = 1
Sound Enabled
Columns 80
Local Echo Enabled

Modem Specifications

Temperatures

Operating 32 to 135 F 0 to +60 C
Storage -40 to 155 F -45 to +70 C

Relative Humidity (noncondensing)

Operating 95% maximum
Storage 95% maximum

Power Requirements

Interfaces

Communications Connector Standard RJ-11 Telephone

Telephone, central office network Internal DAA

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+5.0 VDC (+/-5%@1.5 W max.)

Connector