HP ARMADA E700 User Manual

Compaq Armada E700

Series of Personal Computers

Reference Guide

Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF
THIS MATERIAL.

This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this
guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior
written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation.

© 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S., U.K., Singapore, and Taiwan.

OMPAQ

C

Office.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, and other names of

Microsoft products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
MultiBoot is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Imation and SuperDisk are trademarks of Imation Corporation.
CardWare is a registered trademark of Award Software International Inc.
All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Software described herein is furnished under a license agreement or

nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in
accordance with the terms of the agreement.

and

RMADA

A

are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark

EFERENCE GUIDE

R

Compaq Armada E700 Series of Personal Computers

First Edition July 1999
Part Number 103542-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

ONTENTS

C

preface

U

SING THIS GUIDE

chapter 1

G

ETTING STARTED

Finding Assistance ...........................................................................1-1

Identifying Packing Box Contents...................................................1-1

chapter 2

T

AKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER

Display Component..........................................................................2-1

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

Left Side Components......................................................................2-4

Right Side Components....................................................................2-5

Front Panel Components..................................................................2-6

Rear Panel Components...................................................................2-7

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

chapter 3

U

SING THE KEYBOARD

Using the Pointing Device ...............................................................3-1

Identifying Keyboard Components (Pointing-Stick Models).....3-1

Identifying Keyboard Components (Touchpad Models) ............3-2

Navigating with the Pointing Device...........................................3-2

Setting Pointing Device Preferences ...........................................3-3

Using Hotkeys..................................................................................3-4

Switching the Display and Image................................................3-5

Adjusting System Volume...........................................................3-5

Initiating Quick Controls.............................................................3-5

Setting a Power Conservation Level ...........................................3-6

Viewing Battery Charge Status ...................................................3-6

Adjusting Screen Brightness........................................................3-6

Displaying System Information...................................................3-6

Stretching Text.............................................................................3-6

Contents v

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad...........................................3-7

Toggling the Keypad On and Off................................................ 3-7

Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys ........................... 3-7

Enabling the Keypad at Startup................................................... 3-8

chapter 4

I

NSERTING

, R

EMOVING, OR STORING A BATTERY PACK

Selecting a Battery Pack Location...................................................4-1

Inserting Multiple Battery Packs.....................................................4-2

Storing a Battery Pack .....................................................................4-2

Replacing the Primary Battery Pack................................................ 4-3

Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack............................ 4-4

Inserting or Removing a Dual-MultiBay Battery Pack................... 4-5

chapter 5

M

ANAGING POWER

Selecting a Power Source ................................................................5-1

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work ............................... 5-2

Managing Low-Battery Conditions................................................. 5-4

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions........................................... 5-4

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions............................................. 5-5

Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical

Low-Battery Condition................................................................5-5

Charging a Battery Pack.................................................................. 5-6

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack........................................ 5-7

Using the Battery Charge Level Lights....................................... 5-7

Using the Battery Status Tab....................................................... 5-7

Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon............................5-8

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab......................................... 5-9

Calibrating a Battery Pack.............................................................5-10

Checking or Running a Calibration...........................................5-11

Stopping a Calibration............................................................... 5-11

Setting Power Preferences............................................................. 5-12

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95...............................5-13

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98...............................5-14

Setting Power Preferences in Windows NT 4.0........................ 5-15

Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off.............................. 5-16

Conserving Battery Power............................................................. 5-17

Battery Power Conservation Checklist .....................................5-17

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95...............................5-17

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98...............................5-18

Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0 ....................... 5-18

vi Contents

chapter 6

U

SING DRIVES

Caring for Drives..............................................................................6-1

Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive............................6-1

Removing the Primary Hard Drive..............................................6-2

Inserting the Primary Hard Drive................................................6-3

Using a Drive in a MultiBay............................................................6-4

Selecting a MultiBay Location....................................................6-4

Selecting a MultiBay Drive Adapter ...........................................6-4

Preparing to Insert or Remove a MultiBay Drive .......................6-5

Inserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Adapter.........................6-6

Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Adapter.....................6-7

Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Drive....................................6-8

Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot ...........................6-10

chapter 7

S

ECURING THE COMPUTER

Security Features Quick Reference..................................................7-1

If You Forget a Password.................................................................7-1

Setting Passwords and Quick Controls............................................7-2

Using a Power-On Password .......................................................7-3

Using Quick Controls ..................................................................7-4

Using a Setup Password...............................................................7-5

Using DriveLock..........................................................................7-6

Disabling a Device ...........................................................................7-9

Securing the Memory Expansion Compartment............................7-10

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock..............................................7-10

chapter 8

U

SING AUDIO AND VIDEO FEATURES

Using the Internal Microphone and Stereo Speakers.......................8-1

Connecting an External Audio Device ............................................8-2

Selecting an Audio Connector.....................................................8-2

Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack.............................8-2

Connecting a Device to the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack.....8-3

Connecting a Device to the Stereo Line-In Jack.........................8-3

Connecting an External Video Device.............................................8-3

Using the Video-Out Adapter......................................................8-4

Changing the Video Mode...........................................................8-5

Setting Video Preferences............................................................8-5

Contents vii

Adjusting Volume............................................................................8-6

Adjusting System Volume...........................................................8-6

Setting Device Volume ............................................................... 8-6

chapter 9

U

SING AN INTERNAL MODEM

Connecting the Modem Cable......................................................... 9-1

Selecting Communication Software................................................ 9-2

Configuring the Modem .................................................................. 9-2

Modem Model............................................................................. 9-2

Other Recommended Settings..................................................... 9-2

Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers........................... 9-3

Setting Modem Preferences......................................................... 9-3

Reinstalling Modem Software......................................................... 9-4

Using the Modem............................................................................. 9-5

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally........................ 9-6

Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter.................................9-6

Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration ................. 9-7

Travel Connection Checklist....................................................... 9-7

chapter 10

C

ONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK

(LAN)

Connecting the Network Cable...................................................... 10-2

Turning a LAN Connection On and Off........................................ 10-2

Accessing the Network at Startup..................................................10-3

Reinstalling LAN Drivers..............................................................10-3

chapter 11

U

PC C

SING

ARDS

Selecting a PC Card Slot................................................................ 11-1

Configuring a PC Card .................................................................. 11-2

Inserting or Removing a PC Card.................................................. 11-2

Inserting a PC Card ................................................................... 11-3

Removing a PC Card................................................................. 11-4

chapter 12

U

SING INFRARED COMMUNICATION

Communicating with Infrared........................................................12-1

Configuring the Infrared Port ........................................................ 12-2

Enabling the Infrared Port ............................................................. 12-2

viii Contents

chapter 13

E

XPANDING MEMORY

Managing Random Access Memory (RAM).................................13-1

Inserting or Removing a Memory Expansion Board.....................13-2

chapter 14

I

NTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY

Finding Intelligent Manageability Help.........................................14-1

Using Fault Management Alerts ....................................................14-2

Identifying a Fault Management Alert ......................................14-2

Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences............................14-2

chapter 15

C

ONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC UTILITIES

Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics.......................15-1

Using Computer Setup...................................................................15-2

Selecting from the File Menu....................................................15-2

Selecting from the Security Menu.............................................15-3

Selecting from the Advanced Menu..........................................15-4

Using Compaq Diagnostics............................................................15-5

Displaying System Information.................................................15-5

Running a Diagnostic Test.........................................................15-5

chapter 16

M

AINTENANCE

, S

HIPPING, AND TRAVEL

Updating the System ......................................................................16-1

Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger16-1
Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription16-1
Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site ...16-2

Updating the System ROM........................................................16-2

Reinstalling Software.....................................................................16-3

Caring for the Computer ................................................................16-4

Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel............................16-4

Traveling with the Computer.........................................................16-5

chapter 17

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Quick Solutions Checklist..............................................................17-2

Solving Audio Problems................................................................17-3

Solving Battery Problems ..............................................................17-4

Contents ix

Solving Drive Problems................................................................. 17-7

Solving Hard Drive Problems................................................... 17-7

Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Problems................17-8

Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems........17-9

Solving Infrared Problems...........................................................17-11

Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems...................... 17-13

Solving LAN Connection Problems............................................ 17-14

Solving Memory Problems.......................................................... 17-14

Solving Modem Problems ...........................................................17-15

Solving PC Card Problems..........................................................17-20

Solving Power Problems..............................................................17-21

Solving Screen Problems............................................................. 17-23

Solving USB Problems................................................................ 17-24

appendix A

C

OMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Using the Worldwide Web ............................................................. A-1

Preparing to Call Technical Support .............................................. 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 Drives................................................................C-1

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

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

appendix D

S

PECIFICATIONS

Computer Dimensions .................................................................... D-1

Operating Environment .................................................................. D-1

Rated Input Power .......................................................................... D-2

Port and COM Port Settings........................................................... D-2

Modem Specifications .................................................................... D-2

I

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

NDEX

x Contents

preface

USING THIS GUIDE

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

install or a:\install.

here:

■ An arrow symbol is used to separate icons or menu options

that you should select in succession; for example, select
StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel.

Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.

■ When you need to type information without pressing the Enter

key, you are directed to “type” the information.

■ When you need to type information and press the Enter key,

you are directed to “enter” the information.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights,

or interesting points of information.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying

information or specific instructions.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

!

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

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss
of work.

Using This Guide xi

chapter

1

GETTING STARTED

Finding Assistance

■ For setup instructions, refer to the setup poster included with

the computer.

■ To access the online quick reference guide for the computer

■ Select the Armada Quick Reference icon on the desktop
or

■ Select StartÅCompaq Information CenterÅArmada

Quick Reference.

■ To access additional information about the computer

■ Select StartÅCompaq Information Center.

■ Go to the Compaq Internet site at

http://www.compaq.com.

■ To contact Compaq customer support, refer to Appendix A in

this guide.

Identifying Packing Box Contents

The contents of the packing box vary by geographic region and the
computer hardware configuration ordered.

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

As you unpack the box, make sure you have received all the
standard and optional components you ordered.

Getting Started 1-1

Identifying Hardware Components

Component Function

1

Computer Compaq Armada E700 Personal

2

Hard drive (inserted in
computer hard drive bay)

3

Battery pack (inserted in
computer battery bay)

1-2 Getting Started

Computer.
Primary hard drive when used in hard

drive bay. Can also be used, with an
adapter, in the Dual MultiBay.

Primary battery pack.
NOTE: The battery pack can be charged

and used as shipped, but battery
charge displays will not be accurate
until the battery pack is calibrated.

Continued

Identifying Hardware Components

Continued

Component Function

4

Weight savers (2) ■ Protect an empty MultiBay.

■ Can replace a MultiBay device to

reduce computer weight.

NOTE: A weight saver can be inserted or
removed while the computer is on, off,
in Hibernation, or in Suspend.*

5

Power cord ■ Internal adapter models: connects

6

AC Adapter (external AC
Adapter models only)

7

Modem cable (internal
modem models only)

8

Country-specific modem
adapter (provided with
internal modem models by
region as required)

9

Network cable (network
models only)

:

Video-out adapter Adapts video-out jack to S-video and

;

Bag containing two spare
pointing stick caps
(EasyPoint IV pointing-stick
models only)

<

Security kit containing

■ Torx T-10 memory

security screws (2)

■ Torx T-10 screwdriver

to use with memory
security screws

=

3-to-2-prong plug adapter
(Japan only)

*In Windows 98 the term

Standby

computer to AC electrical outlet.

■ External adapter models: connects

AC Adapter to AC electrical outlet.

Converts AC power to DC power.

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

Adapts modem cable to non-RJ-11
telephone jacks.

Connects computer to an Ethernet
network jack.

composite video devices.
To replace a worn pointing stick cap:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Gently pull off the used rubber
pointing stick cap, then push the
replacement cap into place.

The screws are tamper-resistant
replacement screws for the memory
expansion compartment cover.

■ If the computer shipped with an

empty memory expansion
compartment, the cover is secured
with a standard screw.

■ If the computer shipped with a

factory-installed memory expansion
board, the cover is secured with a
Torx T-10 memory security screw.

Adapts the power cord to a 2-prong
electrical outlet.

replaces the term

Suspend.

Getting Started 1-3

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

!

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.

1-4 Getting Started

chapter

2

TAKING A LOOK AT THE
COMPUTER

Display Component

Display Component

Component Function

1

Display release latch Opens the computer.

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-1

Top Components

Component Function

1

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

2

Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.

3

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

4

Display switch Turns off the computer display if the computer

5

Vents Allow airflow to cool internal components.

6

Pointing stick Moves the pointer.

7

Windows
application key

8

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

2-2 Taking a Look at the Computer

Top Components

keypad is enabled.

is closed while on.

Displays shortcut menu for item beneath
pointer.

Continued

Top Components

Continued

Component Function

9

Left and right
pointing-stick
buttons (pointing­stick models only)

:

Scroll pointing-stick
button (pointing­stick models only)

;

MultiBay light On: A drive in a MultiBay is being accessed.

<

Hard drive light On: The primary hard drive is being accessed.

=

Power/suspend
light

>

Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.

?

Microsoft logo key Displays Windows Start menu.

@

Suspend button** ■ Turns on the computer if it is off.

A

Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute system volume.

B

Power switch Turns the computer on or off or exits Suspend.*

C

Touchpad
(touchpad models
only)

D

Left and right
touchpad buttons
(touchpad models
only)

*In Windows 98 the term
**In Windows 98 the term

button.

Function like the left and right buttons on an
external mouse.

Can be set to scroll, magnify, or function like
the scroll button on an external mouse.

On: Power is turned on.
Off: Power is turned off.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.*
NOTE: The power/suspend light also blinks if a

battery pack that is the only available power
source reaches a critical low-battery condition
while Hibernation is disabled.

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

■ Initiates and exits Suspend.*

■ When pressed with the Fn key, initiates

Hibernation.

Moves the pointer, selects, and activates.

Function like the left and right buttons on an
external mouse.

Used with the touchpad, the left touchpad
button drags and highlights.

Standby

sleep button

replaces the term

replaces the term

Suspend.

suspend

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-3

Left Side Components

Left Side Components

Component Function

1

Fan Provides airflow to cool internal

2

Video-out jack Connects a television, VCR,

3

Hard drive bay Holds primary hard drive.

4

Left acoustic port Enhances bass sound.

5

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

6

Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the

2-4 Taking a Look at the Computer

components.

camcorder, overhead projector, or
video capture card.

NOTE: The connection requires the
use of the video-out adapter included
with the computer and an optional
video cable.

the computer.

computer; can be used whether the
computer is open or closed.

Right Side Components

Right Side Components

Component Function

1

Right acoustic port Enhances bass sound.

2

RJ-45 jack (network models
only)

3

RJ-11 jack (internal modem
models only)

4

PC Card slots (2) Support 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit

5

PC Card eject buttons (2) Top button: Ejects a PC Card from the

Connects the network cable.
NOTE: A network cable is included with

network models.
Connects the modem cable to an

internal modem.
NOTE: A modem cable is included with

internal modem models.

PC Cards.

top PC Card slot.
Bottom button: Ejects a PC Card from

the bottom PC Card slot.

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-5

Front Panel Components

Front Components

Component Function

1

Microphone jack Connects a single sound

2

Stereo line-in jack Connects a CD player, tuner, or

3

Stereo speaker/headphone
jack

4

Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

5

Top MultiBay* Supports a12.7-mm Armada drive

6

Bottom MultiBay* Supports a 12.7-mm Armada drive or

*The Dual MultiBay, which comprises both the top and bottom
MultiBays, supports devices, such as a 17-mm Armada hard drive or a
Dual-MultiBay battery pack, which fill both the top and bottom MultiBays.

channel microphone.

tape deck.
Connects stereo speakers,

headphones, headset, or television
audio.

other than a diskette drive.

a MultiBay battery pack.

2-6 Taking a Look at the Computer

Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

Component Function

1

Infrared port Links another IrDA-compliant device for

2

USB connector Connects USB devices.

3

Serial connector Connects a serial device.

4

Vents Allow airflow to cool internal components.

5

Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.

6

Docking connector Connects the computer to a docking base.

7

Keyboard/mouse
connector

8

External monitor
connector

9

DC power jack Connects any one of the following:

:

AC power connector Connects the power cord.

wireless communication.

Connects an external keyboard or PS/2­compatible external mouse.

NOTE: To connect a keyboard and a mouse at
the same time, use an optional Y-adapter.

Connects an external monitor or overhead
projector.

■ AC Adapter (external adapter models

■ Optional Automobile Power Adapter/

■ Optional Aircraft Power Adapter.

■ Optional DC cable.

only).

Charger.

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-7

Bottom Components

Bottom Components

Component Function

1

Tilt feet latches (2) Release tilt feet.

2

Tilt feet (2) Tilt the computer.

3

Memory expansion
compartment cover

4

Hard drive release latch Releases a hard drive from the hard

5

Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack

6

Docking restraint latch
recess

7

Front MultiBay release latch Releases a device from the bottom

8

Rear MultiBay release latch Releases a device from the top

9

Serial number Identifies computer; needed when you

Note: To close tilt feet, press the feet
against the bottom of the computer.

Covers the memory expansion
compartment, which contains two
memory expansion slots for memory
expansion boards.

drive bay.

from the battery bay.
Helps secure the computer to a

docking base.

MultiBay or a device which fills both
the top and bottom MultiBays.

MultiBay.

call Compaq customer support.

2-8 Taking a Look at the Computer

chapter

3

USING THE KEYBOARD

Using the Pointing Device

The pointing stick (pointing-stick models) and the touchpad
(touchpad models) function with any software that supports a
Microsoft-compatible mouse.

NOTE: For software that does not support a Microsoft-compatible

mouse, open Computer Setup, select AdvancedÅDevice Options,
then select the Disable Multiple Pointing Devices checkbox.

Identifying Keyboard Components (Pointing-Stick Models)

Pointing stick

1

Left pointing-stick button

2

Right pointing-stick button

3

Scroll pointing-stick button

4

Using the Keyboard 3-1

Identifying Keyboard Components (Touchpad Models)

Touchpad

1

Left touchpad button

2

Right touchpad button

3

Navigating with the Pointing Device

Pointing Device Procedures

Task Procedure

Move the pointer. Pointing stick: Directionally press the

Increase or decrease
pointer speed as you move
the pointer.

To set a pointer speed
preference, refer to

“Setting Pointing Stick
Preferences.”

Right-, left-, or scroll-click,
or double-click.

pointing stick.
Touchpad: Move your finger directionally

across the touchpad surface.

Pointing stick: Increase or decrease the
pressure on the pointing stick.

Touchpad: Increase or decrease finger
speed across the touchpad surface.

Pointing stick: Press the right, left, or scroll
pointing-stick button as you would the
right, left, or scroll button on an external
mouse.

Touchpad: Press the right or left touchpad
button as you would the right or left button
on an external mouse.

Continued

3-2 Using the Keyboard

Pointing Device Procedures

Continued

Task Procedure

Highlight an item.* Position the pointer at the item to be

Select text or an object.* Position the pointer over the highlighted

Activate a selection.* Position the pointer over the selection,

Select, then drag and drop
an item.*

*To perform this task exactly as you would with an external mouse, use
the left pointing device button like an external mouse left button.

highlighted. Quickly tap the pointing stick
or touchpad once, then hold down on the
pointing stick or touchpad as you move the
pointer over the item.

text or object, then quickly tap the pointing
stick or touchpad once.

then quickly tap the pointing stick or
touchpad twice.

NOTE: To select and activate a preference,
first tap the preference once to select it,
then tap the preference twice to activate it.

Position the pointer over the highlighted
text or object. Quickly tap the pointing stick
or touchpad once, then hold down on the
pointing stick or touchpad while dragging
the item to the new location. To drop the
item, release the pressure.

Setting Pointing Device Preferences

■ Pointing-stick models—

■ To access settings common to any Microsoft-compatible

mouse, such as mouse trails, pointer speed, double-click
pace, and Windows 98 single-click mode, select StartÅ
SettingsÅControl PanelÅMouse.

■ To access settings and instructions for using additional

pointing-stick features, such as scrolling, magnifying, and
selecting, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ
EasyPoint IV.

■ Touchpad models—To access all touchpad features and

settings, including mouse trails, pointer speed, double-click
pace, and Windows 98 single-click mode, select StartÅ
SettingsÅ Control PanelÅMouse.

Using the Keyboard 3-3

Using Hotkeys

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

■ To use hotkeys on an external keyboard, which does not

have an

Fn key, press the Scroll Lock key twice, then the second

F1-F10

key only of the hotkeys combination. For example, to use the

Fn+F10 hotkeys, press Scroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F10.

NOTE: The Fn+F6 hotkeys cannot be used on an external

keyboard connected through a USB connector.

■ To close a window opened with hotkeys, use standard

Windows procedures or press the hotkeys again.

represent these functions.

2

Hotkeys Quick Reference

Task Hotkeys

Switch the display and image. Fn+F4
Adjust system volume. Fn+F5
Initiate Quick Controls. Fn+F6
Set a power conservation level. Fn+F7
View battery charge status. Fn+F8
Adjust screen brightness. Fn+F10
Display system information. Fn+Esc
Stretch text. Fn+T

3-4 Using the Keyboard

Switching the Display and Image

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 toggle Fn+F4 to switch the
image among the computer display, an external display, and
simultaneous display. The external display can be connected
through the external monitor connector or the video-out jack.

In Windows 98 toggle

Fn+F4 to switch the image between the

computer display and an external display that is connected through
the external monitor connector.

■ When MultiMonitor is enabled, press Fn+F4 to turn off the

external display and disable MultiMonitor.

■ When MultiMonitor is disabled, toggle Fn+F4 to switch the

image among the computer display, the external display, and
simultaneous display.

Adjusting System Volume

■ To adjust system volume with an onscreen slide button or with

the keyboard arrow keys, press

■ To mute or restore volume

■ Press Fn+F5+M
or

■ Press Fn+F5, then select or clear the Mute checkbox.

Fn+F5.

Initiating Quick Controls

Quick Controls security features disable the keyboard and pointing
device and clear the screen. Before you can use Quick Controls,
you must set a power-on password and enable Quick Control
preferences. For instructions, refer to Chapter 7.

■ To initiate Quick Controls manually, press Fn+F6.

■ To exit Quick Controls, enter your power-on password.

The

Fn+F6 hotkeys cannot be used on an external keyboard

connected through a USB connector on the computer or an
optional docking base.

Using the Keyboard 3-5

Setting a Power Conservation Level

In Windows 98 press Fn+F7 to open the Power Schemes window.
In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 press

Fn+F7 to open the

Battery Conservation Settings window.

■ To select a preset battery conservation level, choose among

■ High—Maximizes running time from a single charge.

■ Medium—Balances system performance with running time.

■ None (Drain)—Runs the computer at full power.

■ For information about the Custom level, refer to “Using Power

Preferences” in Chapter 5.

Viewing Battery Charge Status

Press Fn+F8 to view the status of all installed battery packs. Battery
packs are listed by location.

■ To display the location of a listed battery pack, select the

corresponding battery icon.

■ A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the

battery pack in that location is charging.

NOTE: The availability of docking base bays varies by model and

configuration.

Adjusting Screen Brightness

Press Fn+F10 to adjust the brightness of the computer screen
with an onscreen slide button or with the arrow keys.

Displaying System Information

Press Fn+Esc to display information about system hardware
components and software version numbers.

NOTE: The number beside System BIOS is the version number of

your system ROM.

Stretching Text

When the computer is running MS-DOS under Windows and the
desktop area resolution is set lower than the display resolution,

Fn+T to toggle the image between Text Stretch, which

press
stretches the text to fill more of the screen, and Regular. Text
Stretch is the default. While Regular is selected, a graphics
accelerator cannot be enabled.

3-6 Using the Keyboard

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

Toggling the Keypad On and Off

■ To convert the embedded numeric keypad section

keyboard to a keypad, press

Fn+Num Lk 2. When the embedded

of the

1

numeric keypad is enabled, the characters upper-right on the
keypad keys are active and the num lock light 3 is on.

■ To disable the embedded numeric keypad, press Fn+Num Lk.

■ The embedded numeric keypad cannot be enabled while

an optional external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected
to the computer.

Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys

To use the embedded numeric keypad keys as standard keyboard
keys while the keypad is enabled:

■ Press and hold Fn to type in lowercase.

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

Using the Keyboard 3-7

Enabling the Keypad at Startup

■ To set the computer to start up with the embedded

numeric keypad enabled—

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press

F10 when the

blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

2. Select AdvancedÅDevice Options, then press Enter.

3. Toggle on the Num Lock State at Boot field, then press F10.

4. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit,
then press

Enter.

5. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

■ To disable the embedded numeric keypad at startup—

Repeat the above procedure, toggling off the Num Lock State
at Boot field.

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad can be enabled or disabled

Fn+Num Lk in either startup state.

with

3-8 Using the Keyboard

chapter

4

INSERTING, REMOVING, OR
STORING A BATTERY PACK

Selecting a Battery Pack Location

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

!

battery pack, do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack
or short the metal contacts. Do not attempt to open or service the
battery pack.

The following battery packs can be used in the computer only in
the indicated locations.

Selecting a Battery Pack Location

Battery Pack Location

Primary battery pack (8 cell, 17 mm,
included with the computer)

MultiBay battery pack (6 prismatic cell,

12.7 mm, optional)
Dual-MultiBay battery pack (12 cell,

25 mm, optional)

Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack 4-1

Battery bay

Bottom MultiBay

MultiBay (fills both top and
bottom MultiBays)

Inserting Multiple Battery Packs

The computer supports up to two battery packs, one in the
battery bay and one in a MultiBay. A drive can be inserted in
the top MultiBay while a MultiBay battery pack is in the
bottom MultiBay.

Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge by
location in a preset sequence.

■ Charge sequence—(1) computer battery bay, (2) computer

MultiBay, (3) expansion base right MultiBay or convenience
base battery charging bay, (4) expansion base left MultiBay or
convenience base MultiBay.

NOTE: The availability of docking base bays varies by model

and configuration.

■ Discharge sequence—(1) computer MultiBay, (2) computer

battery bay.

While a battery pack is in a docking base bay, the battery pack can
be charged, but cannot be used to run the computer.

Storing a Battery Pack

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

high temperatures for extended periods of time.

If the computer will be unused and unplugged from an external
power source for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the
battery pack(s).

Proper storage procedures reduce the self-discharge rate of a
battery pack. Store a battery pack in a cool, dry place within the
following temperature ranges.

Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures

Storage Time Temperature Range °F Temperature Range °C

Less than
1 month

No more than
3 months

Unlimited 32°– 86° 0°–30°

4-2 Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack

32°–122° 0°–50°

32°–104° 0°–40°

Replacing the Primary Battery Pack

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work while replacing a battery pack

that is the only power source available to the system:

■ Initiate Suspend (Standby) before removing the discharged

battery pack.

■ Insert the replacement battery pack within 5 minutes after

removing the discharged battery pack.

1. If the computer is on, a MultiBay does not contain a
charged battery pack, and the system is not connected to
external power, initiate Suspend (Standby) by pressing the
suspend button.

NOTE: Extensive drive activity may delay Suspend (Standby).

2. Insert or remove the battery pack.

■ To remove the primary battery pack—Tilt the computer

up 1, then slide the battery release latch 2 toward the rear
of the computer while pulling on the center lower edge of
the battery pack 3.

■ To insert the primary battery pack—With the large label

facing up and the contacts facing the computer, slide the
battery pack into the battery bay.

3. If you initiated Suspend (Standby), press the suspend button to
return your work to the screen.

Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack 4-3

Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery
Pack

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work while replacing a battery pack

that is the only power source available to the system:

■ Initiate Suspend (Standby) before removing the discharged

battery pack.

■ Insert the replacement battery pack within 5 minutes after

removing the discharged battery pack.

1. If the computer is on, the battery bay does not contain a
charged battery pack, and the system is not connected to
external power, initiate Suspend (Standby) by pressing the
suspend button.

NOTE: Extensive drive activity may delay Suspend (Standby).

2. Insert or remove the battery pack.

■ To remove a MultiBay battery pack— Tilt the computer

up 1, then slide the front MultiBay release latch 2 toward
the rear of the computer while pulling on the center lower
edge of the battery pack 3.

■ To insert a MultiBay battery pack—With the large label

facing up and the contacts facing the computer, slide the
battery pack into the bottom MultiBay.

3. If you initiated Suspend (Standby), press the suspend button to
return your work to the screen.

4-4 Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack

Inserting or Removing
a Dual-MultiBay Battery Pack

Inserting a Dual-MultiBay Battery Pack into
the Dual MultiBay

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work while replacing a battery pack

that is the only power source available to the system:

■ Initiate Suspend (Standby) before removing the discharged

battery pack.

■ Insert the replacement battery pack within 5 minutes after

removing the discharged battery pack.

1. Rotate the flap onto the top of the battery pack and snap the
flap into place 1.

2. With the large label facing up and the contacts facing the
computer, insert the battery pack as if you were inserting it
into the bottom MultiBay, then slide the battery pack into the
Dual MultiBay 2.

3. If you initiated Suspend (Standby) before replacing a
battery pack, press the suspend button to return your work to
the screen.

Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack 4-5

Removing a Dual-MultiBay Battery Pack from
the Dual MultiBay

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work while replacing a battery pack

that is the only power source available to the system:

■ Initiate Suspend (Standby) before removing the discharged

battery pack.

■ Insert the replacement battery pack within 5 minutes after

removing the discharged battery pack.

1. If the computer is on, the battery bay does not contain a
charged battery pack, and the system is not connected to
external power, initiate Suspend (Standby) by pressing the
suspend button.

NOTE: Extensive drive activity may delay Suspend (Standby).

2. Tilt the computer up 1, then slide the front MultiBay release
latch 2 toward the rear of the computer while pulling on the
center lower edge of the battery pack 3.

4-6 Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack

chapter

5

MANAGING POWER

Selecting a Power Source

Selecting a Power Source

Task Power Source

Work within installed
applications.

Charge or calibrate a
battery pack in the
computer.

Install, reinstall, update,
or perform other major
modifications to system
software.

■ Charged battery pack in the computer
or

■ External power supplied through one of

the following:

■ Power cord or optional DC cable

■ Optional docking base

■ Optional Automobile Power

Adapter/Charger

■ Optional Aircraft Power Adapter

External power supplied through

■ Power cord

■ Optional docking base

■ Optional Automobile Power

Adapter/Charger

External power supplied through
power cord or optional DC cable

Managing Power 5-1

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work

You can conserve power and reduce startup time by using
Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation.

■ Suspend, called Standby in Windows 98, is an energy-saving

feature that reduces power to system components that are not
being used. When the computer is in Suspend (Standby), your
work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the
screen is cleared.

■ Hibernation is an energy-saving feature that saves all

information in RAM to a hibernation file on the hard drive,
then shuts down the computer.

If you plan to resume shortly—Initiating Suspend (Standby)
clears the screen, uses less power than leaving the computer on,
and your work returns instantly to the screen when you exit
Suspend (Standby). A fully charged battery pack can support
Suspend (Standby) for up to 2 weeks, but frequent charging and
discharging shorten battery pack life.

If you plan to resume within two weeks—Initiating Hibernation
clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses less
power than Suspend (Standby). Returning to work saved in
Hibernation takes longer than returning to work placed in Suspend
(Standby), but is faster than returning to your place manually after
restarting the computer. A fully charged battery pack supports
Hibernation indefinitely.

If the computer will be disconnected from external power for
more than two weeks—Shutting down the computer and

removing the battery pack extends the useful life of the battery
pack. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work

Task Procedure Result

Turn the
computer
on from
shutdown.

Shut down
the
computer.

5-2 Managing Power

■ Slide power switch.
or

■ Press suspend

button.**

Shut down the
computer as directed by
your operating system
documentation.

Power/suspend* light turns on.
Operating system loads.

Power/suspend* light turns off.
Operating system closes and

turns off all power.
Computer turns off.

Continued

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work
Task Procedure Result

Initiate
Suspend.*

Exit
Suspend.*

Initiate
Hibernation.

Restore
from
Hibernation.

*In Windows 98 the term
**In Windows 98 the term

suspend button.

■ Press suspend

button.**

or

■ In Windows 95,

select Suspend on
the Start menu

■ In Windows 98,

select Stand by on
the Shutdown
menu.

■ Press suspend

button.**

or

■ Slide power switch.

Press Fn + suspend
button.

Slide power switch. Power/suspend* light turns on.

Standby

sleep button

Power/suspend* light blinks.
System beeps twice.
Screen clears.

Power/suspend* light turns on.
System beeps once.
Your work returns to the screen.

Power/suspend* light turns off.
System beeps twice.
Screen clears.

System beeps once.
Your work returns to the screen.

replaces the term

replaces the term

Continued

Suspend.

1

Power switch

2

Suspend button

3

Fn key

4

Power/suspend light

Managing Power 5-3

Managing Low-Battery Conditions

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

■ When a battery pack that is the only source of power available

to the computer reaches a low-battery condition

■ The system beeps 5 times.

■ The battery light

■ If the low-battery condition is not resolved, the computer will

enter a critical low-battery condition. In a critical low-battery
condition,

■ If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in

Suspend (Standby)—The computer beeps twice, then
initiates Hibernation. (Hibernation is enabled by default.)

■ If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in

Suspend (Standby)—The computer beeps twice, and the
power/suspend light 2 blinks. The computer remains
briefly in Suspend (Standby), then shuts down and your
unsaved work is lost.

blinks.

1

5-4 Managing Power

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

■ If external power is available, do one of the following—

■ Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the power

cord or an optional DC cable.

■ Dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to

external power.

■ Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into

the DC power jack on the computer and into a vehicle
cigarette lighter receptacle.

■ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the DC power

jack on the computer and into the in-seat power supply
available on some commercial aircraft.

NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run

the computer, but cannot be used to charge a battery pack.

■ If a charged battery pack is available—Press the suspend

button to initiate Suspend (Standby), then remove
the discharged battery pack and insert a charged battery pack.

IMPORTANT: You must insert the charged battery pack within

5 minutes after removing the discharged battery pack.

■ If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is

available—

■ Press Fn + the suspend button to initiate Hibernation
or

■ Save your work, then shut down the computer.

Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving
a Critical Low-Battery Condition

Slide the power switch. If the computer does not have
enough power to restore your work,

1. Press

2. Insert a charged battery pack or connect the computer to

3. Slide the power switch.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete to abort the restoration.

external power.

Managing Power 5-5

Charging a Battery Pack

A battery pack inserted into the computer battery bay, the
computer MultiBay, or an optional Battery Charger or docking
base charges whenever external power is available.

NOTE: Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not

been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a
comfortable room temperature.

■ If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—

■ External power can be supplied to the computer through the

power cord, an optional docking base, or an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter does not charge a

battery pack.

■ The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery

pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.

■ To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays—

■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level

through normal use before charging it.

■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.

■ Calibrate a new battery pack before you charge it.

■ Check the calibration on a battery pack that has not been

used for 2 weeks or more before you charge it.

5-6 Managing Power

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack

NOTE: The references in Windows 98 battery charge displays to a

“standard APM battery pack” apply to all battery packs that can be
used in the computer.

Using the Battery Charge Level Lights

The battery quick check feature enables you to monitor the charge
in a battery pack when the battery pack is not in the computer.

■ To display the percent of a full charge remaining in a battery

pack, press the button 1 on the battery pack.

■ Each battery charge level light

full charge. For example, when all five lights are on, the
battery pack is fully charged.

NOTE: The location of battery quick check features may vary

among battery packs.

represents 20 percent of a

2

Using the Battery Status Tab

To access the Battery Status tab, press the Fn+F8 hotkeys or select
StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅpower iconÅBattery Status tab.

■ To display the location of a listed battery pack, select the

corresponding battery icon.

■ A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the

battery pack in that location is charging.

NOTE: The availability of docking base bays varies by model and

configuration.

Managing Power 5-7

Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon

The battery meter icon, called the power meter icon in
Windows 98, changes shape to indicate whether the computer is
running on external power or on a full, half-full, or nearly
discharged battery pack.

To display the battery meter icon in the taskbar

■ In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl

PanelÅPowerÅPower tab, then select the Show Battery
Meter on the Taskbar checkbox.

■ In Windows 98 select StartÅSettingsÅControl

PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Meter tab, then select the
Show Power Meter on the Taskbar checkbox.

■ In Windows NT 4.0 the battery meter icon displays in the

taskbar by default.

When the battery meter or power meter icon is displayed in the
taskbar, the icon can also be used as follows:

Windows 95 and Windows 98

Task Procedure

View the total battery power
remaining in the system.

Enable/disable an on-screen
critical low-battery warning.

Access the Power tab in the
Power Properties window.

Open battery meter (power
meter) in a popup window.

Display charge information as
a percent of a full charge or
as the run time remaining.

Rest the pointer over the icon.

Left-click the icon, select or clear
the Enable Low Battery Warning
checkbox, then select OK.

Right-click the icon, select Adjust
Power Properties, then press Enter.

Double-click the icon.

Left-click the icon, then select your
preference in the popup window.

Windows NT 4.0

Task Procedure

View the total battery power
remaining in the system.

Open the Compaq Power
Properties window.

5-8 Managing Power

Rest the pointer over the icon.

Double-click or right-click the icon.

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab

The power tab available in Windows 95 is similar to the power
meter tab available in Windows 98.

■ To access the power or the power meter tab

■ In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ

PowerÅPower tab.

■ In Windows 98 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ

Power ManagementÅPower Meter tab.

■ To view the combined percent of total power remaining in all

battery packs in the system, clear the Show the Status of All
Batteries checkbox.

■ To view the percent of total power remaining in each battery

pack in the system, select the Show the Status of All Batteries
checkbox. The four numbered icons correspond as follows to
battery pack locations:

1 Computer battery bay
2 Computer MultiBay
3 Expansion base right MultiBay or convenience base battery

charging bay

4 Expansion base left MultiBay or convenience base MultiBay

NOTE: The availability of docking base bays varies by model

and configuration.

Managing Power 5-9

Calibrating a Battery Pack

Calibration increases the accuracy of all battery charge displays.
The calibration utility supports all battery packs that can be used

in the computer.
Use the calibration utility both to check the calibration of a battery

pack and to calibrate or recalibrate a battery pack.

■ A battery pack cannot be calibrated unless the utility reports

that it needs calibration.

■ A new battery pack can be charged, then used to run the

computer before the battery pack is calibrated. However,
the amount of charge in the new battery pack cannot be
reported accurately until the new battery pack has been
calibrated.

NOTE: A new battery pack must be fully charged within

30 days of first use. Because the calibration process
comprises a full charge followed by a full discharge,
calibrating a new battery pack meets this full-charge
requirement.

■ Check the calibration of an in-use battery pack

periodically and whenever battery charge displays seem
inaccurate.

NOTE: The more frequently you partially charge and

discharge a battery pack, the more frequently you should
check the calibration of the battery pack.

■ While a battery pack is being calibrated, it is fully charged,

then fully discharged.

■ A battery calibration icon in the taskbar displays an Up

arrow during the charge phase and a Down arrow during the
discharge phase.

■ A calibration cannot resume if the calibration is stopped or

if the computer is shut down or placed in Suspend
(Standby) during a calibration. An interrupted calibration
must be restarted.

■ After calibration, a battery pack must be charged before it

can be used to run the computer.

■ The calibration utility calibrates one battery pack at a time

and can run while you use the computer or overnight.

5-10 Managing Power

Checking or Running a Calibration

1. To check the calibration of a battery pack—Insert the

battery pack into the computer battery bay or a computer or
optional docking base MultiBay. To check the calibration of a
battery pack in a docking base MultiBay, the computer must
be docked and the base must be connected to external power.

To calibrate a battery pack—Insert the battery pack into the

computer battery bay or MultiBay. Then connect the computer
to external power through the power cord, an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger, or a docking base that is
connected to external power.

2. To access the Battery Calibration tab, select StartÅSettingsÅ
Control PanelÅpower iconÅBattery Calibration tab.

3. View the calibration reports in the Status column. The battery
numbers in the Battery column correspond to the following
locations:

Battery Number Battery Pack Location

1 Computer battery bay
2 Computer MultiBay
3 Expansion base right MultiBay or

4 Expansion base left MultiBay or

convenience base battery charging bay

convenience base MultiBay

4. Select any location number that shows “Needs calibration.”

5. Select the Start Calibration button.

Stopping a Calibration

Shut down the computer or select the Stop Calibration button on
the Battery Calibration tab. The Stop Calibration button is visible
only during a calibration.

Managing Power 5-11

Setting Power Preferences

You can increase, decrease, and allocate the power used by the
computer by setting power preferences.

■ Increasing power increases performance, while decreasing

power conserves energy and extends battery operating time.

■ By decreasing power to unused components and functions, you

can allocate more power to the components and functions you
are currently using.

Many power preferences are timeout settings.

■ A timeout is the period of inactivity before the system initiates

a power change or reduces power to a component. For
example, the computer is preset to initiate Suspend (Standby)
after a period of inactivity. The time interval between when
you stop using the computer and the onset of system-initiated
Suspend (Standby) is a Suspend (Standby) timeout

■ Depending on your operating system, you can set timeouts that

are specific to various conditions, components, or procedures
as well as specify the duration of those timeouts.

The following tables list power preference procedures that are not
described in your operating system documentation.

■ For additional power preference options, refer to your

operating system documentation.

■ For a summary of power preference settings that extend

battery operating time, refer to “Conserving Battery Power”
later in this chapter.

5-12 Managing Power

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95

Preference Procedure from Control Panel

Select a preset battery
conservation level that applies
whenever the computer is
running on battery power.

NOTE: A battery conservation
level can also be displayed and
selected with the Fn+F7 hotkeys.

Create a custom battery
conservation level that applies
settings for the following
whenever the computer is
running on battery power.

■ Suspend timeout

■ System idle timeout

■ Processor speed

■ Screen brightness

Enable/disable low-battery
warning beeps.

Set Hibernation timeout. Select PowerÅHibernation tab, then

Exit Suspend after a user­selected timeout.

Set computer to initiate
Hibernation rather than
Suspend.

Select PowerÅBattery Conservation
Settings tab, then select a
conservation level:

■ High—Provides maximum

battery conservation.

■ Medium—Balances battery

conservation and system
performance.

■ None (drain)—Provides

maximum power.

Select PowerÅBattery Conservation
Settings tab. Select Custom, then
enter your preferences.

NOTE: A custom battery conservation
level can be selected, but not
created, by using the Fn+F7 hotkeys.

Select PowerÅBattery Conservation
Settings tab, then select the On or
Off radio button.

select a timeout from the Timeout
drop-down list.

NOTE: This setting does not affect
system-initiated Hibernation during a
critical low-battery condition.

Select PowerÅResume Timer tab.
Select the Enabled checkbox, then
select a date and time from the
corresponding drop-down lists.

Select PowerÅHibernation tab, then
select Standby in the Timeout
drop-down list.

Continued

Managing Power 5-13

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95

Continued

Preference Procedure from Control Panel

Turn off power to an optional
PC Card modem.

Change location of Hibernation
file.

Enable/Disable Hibernation. Select PowerÅHibernation tab, then

Select PowerÅPC-Card Modems tab,
then select the checkbox for Turn Off
PC-Card Modems When Not in Use.

Select PowerÅHibernation tab, then
select the new location from the Drive
for Hibernation File drop-down list.

select the On or Off radio button.
CAUTION: If the computer reaches a

critical low-battery condition while
Hibernation is turned off, unsaved
work will be lost.

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98

To access most power preference settings—Select StartÅ
SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Management. For information
about setting all Power Management preferences except the
following, refer to your Windows 98 documentation.

CAUTION: If the computer reaches a critical low-battery condition

while Hibernation is turned off, unsaved work will be lost.

■ To enable or disable Hibernation—Select the Hibernation

tab, then select the On or Off radio button.

■ To set a screen brightness level that applies when the

computer is running on a battery pack—Select the Battery
Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the
Brightness drop-down list.

If you are accustomed to running Windows 95 or
Windows NT 4.0 on a Compaq portable computer—You will

find most of the power preference options you formerly accessed
in Power Properties in the Windows 98 Power Management
Properties window. However, in Windows 98

■ Processor speed is managed by the operating system.

■ The easiest way to turn off power to a PC Card is to remove

the PC Card.

■ The Fn+F7 hotkeys open the Power Schemes window.

■ The preferences you formerly set on the Resume Timer tab

can be set at StartÅProgramsÅAccessoriesÅSystem
ToolsÅScheduled Tasks.

5-14 Managing Power

Setting Power Preferences in Windows NT 4.0

Setting Power Preferences in Windows NT 4.0

Preference Procedure from Control Panel

Select a preset battery
conservation level that
applies whenever the
computer is running on
battery power.

NOTE: A battery conservation
level can also be displayed
and selected with the Fn+F7
hotkeys.

Create a custom battery
conservation level that
applies settings for the
following whenever the
computer is running on
battery power.

■ Suspend timeout

■ System idle timeout

■ Processor speed

■ Screen brightness

Create a power
conservation level that
applies settings for the
following whenever the
computer is running on
external AC or DC power.

■ Screen save timeout

■ Hard drive timeout

■ Energy-saving monitor

timeout

Select Compaq PowerÅBattery
Conservation Settings tab, then select a
conservation level:

■ High—Provides maximum battery

conservation.

■ Medium—Balances battery

conservation and system
performance.

■ None (drain)—Provides maximum

power.

Select PowerÅBattery Conservation
Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter
your preferences.

NOTE: A custom battery conservation level
can be selected, but not created, by using
the Fn+F7 hotkeys.

1. Select Compaq PowerÅAC Energy
Saver tab.

2. Select the AC Energy Saver On radio
button.

3. To set a screen save timeout, select
a timeout in the Screen Save
drop-down list.

4. To set a hard drive timeout, select a
timeout in the Hard Disk Idle
drop-down list.

5. To enable an external monitor to
enter a low-power mode following a
screen save timeout, select the
Energy Save Monitor checkbox.

NOTE: You will not be logged off a network
when the monitor enters low-power
mode.

Continued

Managing Power 5-15

Setting Power Preferences in Windows NT 4.0

Continued

Preference Procedure from Control Panel

Enable/disable low-battery
warning beeps.

Exit Suspend after a user­selected timeout.

Set Hibernation timeout. Select Compaq PowerÅHibernation tab,

Set the computer to initiate
Hibernation rather than
Suspend.

Change location of the
hibernation file.

Enable/Disable Hibernation. Select Compaq PowerÅHibernation tab,

Select Compaq PowerÅBattery
Conservation Settings tab, then select the
On or Off radio button.

Select Compaq PowerÅResume Timer
tab. Select the Enabled checkbox, then
select a date and time from the
corresponding drop-down lists.

then select a timeout from the Timeout
drop-down list.

NOTE: This setting does not affect
system-initiated Hibernation during a
critical low-battery condition.

Select Compaq PowerÅHibernation tab,
then select Standby in the Timeout
drop-down list.

Select Compaq PowerÅHibernation tab,
then select the new location from the
Drive for Hibernation File drop-down list.

then select the On or Off radio button.
CAUTION: If the computer reaches a critical

low-battery condition while Hibernation is
turned off, unsaved work will be lost.

Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off

Auto insert notification runs a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on
insertion, but drains power and, if the computer is running
Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, prevents both system-initiated
Suspend (Standby) and system-initiated Hibernation. To turn off
auto insert notification:

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÅSettingsÅ

Control PanelÅSystemÅDevice ManagerÅCD-ROMÅ
Properties. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification
checkbox.

■ In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl

PanelÅCompaq PowerÅBattery Conservation Settings tab.
Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification checkbox.

To turn on auto insert notification, select the CD-ROM Auto
Insert Notification checkbox.

5-16 Managing Power

Conserving Battery Power

Battery Power Conservation Checklist

■ Exit modem applications and turn off local area network

(LAN) connections when you are not using them.

■ Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not

connected to an external power source.

■ If you leave your work, initiate Suspend (Standby) or

Hibernation or shut down the computer.

■ Remove PC Cards you are not using.

■ Use the Fn+F10 hotkeys to quickly raise and lower display

brightness as you work.

■ Run the computer on external power while formatting

a diskette.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95

■ Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower. Then

■ On the Battery Conservation Settings tab, select the High

battery conservation level or select the Custom battery
conservation level, then enter even lower settings.

■ On the Disk Drives tab, set a low When Powered By

Batteries timeout for the disk drive.

■ If you are using a PC Card modem: on the PC-Card

Modems tab, select the checkbox for Turn Off PC-Card
Modems When Not in Use

■ If Infrared Monitor is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl

PanelÅInfraredÅOptions tab, then clear the checkbox for
Search for and Provide Status for Devices in Range.

IMPORTANT: You cannot establish an infrared link while this

checkbox is cleared. For more information about infrared,
refer to Chapter 12.

■ If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is in the system, select

StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅSystemÅDevice
ManagerÅCD-ROM properties, then clear the CD-ROM Auto
Insert Notification checkbox.

Managing Power 5-17

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98

■ Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower

ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power
scheme that conserves battery power.

■ Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower

ManagementÅBattery Conservation Settings. Then select a
low screen brightness.

■ Select the infrared icon in the task barÅOptions tab, then

clear the checkbox for Search for and Provide Status for
Devices in Range.

IMPORTANT: You cannot establish an infrared link while this

checkbox is cleared. For more information about infrared,
refer to Chapter 12.

■ If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is in the system, select

StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅSystemÅDevice
ManagerÅCD-ROM properties, then clear the CD-ROM Auto
Insert Notification checkbox.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0

■ Select the Start buttonÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq

PowerÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. Then

■ Select the High battery conservation level

or

■ Select the Custom battery conservation level, then enter

even lower settings.

■ If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is in the system, select

StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq PowerÅBattery
Conservation Settings tab, then clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert
Notification checkbox.

5-18 Managing Power

chapter

6

SING DRIVES

U

Caring for Drives

CAUTION:

a drive:

If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down

■

the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is
on or in Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation. To ensure that the
computer is not in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut
it down.

Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static

■

electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
For more information about preventing electrostatic damage,
refer to Appendix C.

Before traveling with, shipping, storing, or removing a drive other

■

than a hard drive, make sure that no media, such as a diskette,
CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, is in the drive and that the media tray is
closed.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

■

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

■

Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or

■

products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer

■

or other suitable protective packaging and label the package
Fragile: Handle With Care.

To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or

Removing and Inserting
the Primary Hard Drive

The primary hard drive is the hard drive in the hard drive bay. A
17-mm hard drive from an Armada 7800 or an Armada 7700
computer model can also be used as the primary hard drive (or,
with an adapter, as a MultiBay drive).

Using Drives 6-1

Removing the Primary Hard Drive

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Tilt the computer up
latch 2 toward the front of the computer while pulling on the
center lower edge of the hard drive tray 3.

3. To remove the hard drive 1 from the hard drive tray 2, gently
pull the drive connectors 3 through the opening in the rear of
the tray, then lift the drive out of the tray 4.

1, then slide the hard drive release

6-2 Using Drives

Inserting the Primary Hard Drive

1. Shut down the computer.

2. To insert the hard drive 1 into the hard drive tray 2, tilt the
hard drive, label side up, into the tray 3 while guiding the
drive connectors 4 through the opening in the rear of the tray.

3. Slide the hard drive assembly (the hard drive in the hard drive
tray) into the hard drive bay until it is seated 1.

NOTE:

When the hard drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed,

the hard drive light 2 is on.

Using Drives 6-3

Using a Drive in a MultiBay

Selecting a MultiBay Location

The MultiBay supports up to two 12.7-mm drives 1, one each in
the top and bottom MultiBay, or one 17-mm drive 2, which fills
the Dual MultiBay.

A 12.7-mm diskette (floppy disk) drive can be used only in the

■

bottom MultiBay.
Other 12.7-mm drives (excluding diskette drives but including

■

Imation SuperDisk LS-120 drives) can be used in either the
top or bottom MultiBay.

A 12.7-mm drive can be used in the top MultiBay while a

■

MultiBay battery pack is inserted in the bottom MultiBay.

Selecting a MultiBay Drive Adapter

A hard drive must be placed in an adapter before the drive can

■

be used in a MultiBay.
A 12.7-mm drive other than a hard drive can be inserted into a

■

MultiBay without an adapter.

For information about obtaining MultiBay drive adapters, go to
the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com or refer to
Appendix A to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or
service provider.

6-4 Using Drives

Selecting a MultiBay Drive Adapter

To Insert This Drive Into This MultiBay Use This Adapter

17-mm Armada
hard drive

12.7-mm Armada
hard drive

12.7-mm Armada drive
other than a hard drive

*Insert a diskette drive only into the bottom MultiBay.

Dual MultiBay Dual-MultiBay

Hard Drive Adapter

Top or bottom
MultiBay

Dual MultiBay Dual-MultiBay

Top or bottom
MultiBay*

12.7-mm Armada
MultiBay hard drive
adapter

Hard Drive Adapter
None

Preparing to Insert or Remove a MultiBay Drive

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the computer and the drive and

loss of work:

If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down

■

the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is
on or in Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation. To ensure that the
computer is not in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut
it down.

If the computer is running a retail version of Windows 95,

■

Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 without software enhancements
from Compaq, shut down the computer before inserting or
removing any drive.

■

If the computer is running a preinstalled operating
system—You can insert or remove any drive except a hard

drive while the computer is on, off, in Hibernation, or in
Suspend (Standby).

■

If the computer is running a retail version of Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0—You can obtain software

enhancements from Compaq that will enable you to insert or
remove any drive other than a hard drive without first shutting
down the computer. To obtain these enhancements, go to the
Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

■

If a drive is inserted or removed while the computer is
on—The computer beeps 3 times when the insertion or

removal is recognized.

Using Drives 6-5

Inserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Adapter

1. Push and hold the adapter slide tab 1.

2. Lower the drive, label side up, into the adapter 2, then slide
the drive connectors on the drive toward the drive connectors
in the adapter 3 until the connectors engage and the drive
is seated.

3. Release the adapter slide tab.

Inserting a Hard Drive into a Dual-MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

NOTE:

A 17-mm hard drive is illustrated. The procedure is the same

for a 12.7-mm hard drive.

Inserting a 12.7-mm Hard Drive into an Armada MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

6-6 Using Drives

Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Adapter

1. Push and hold the adapter slide tab 1.

2. Gently disengage the drive connectors on the drive from the
drive connectors in the adapter 2, then lift the drive out of the
adapter 3.

3. Release the adapter slide tab.

Removing a Hard Drive from a Dual-MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

NOTE:

A 17-mm hard drive is illustrated. The procedure is the same

for a 12.7-mm hard drive.

Removing a 12.7-mm Hard Drive from an Armada MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

Using Drives 6-7

Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Drive

1. Shut down the computer if
You are inserting or removing a hard drive.

■

The computer is running a retail version of Window 95,

■

Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 without software
enhancements from Compaq.

2. If the drive has a media tray, remove any media.

3. Insert or remove the drive or drive assembly (a drive inserted

into an adapter).

To insert a drive or drive assembly

■

—With the drive
connector facing the computer, slide the drive or drive
assembly into a MultiBay until the drive or drive assembly
is seated 1.

Insert a diskette drive into the bottom MultiBay.

■

Insert a 17-mm drive assembly into the Dual MultiBay

■

as if you were inserting it into the bottom MultiBay.

Inserting a 12.7-mm Drive into the Top MultiBay

NOTE:

When a drive in a MultiBay is being accessed, the MultiBay

light 2 is on.

6-8 Using Drives

To remove a drive or drive assembly

■

up 1. Then,

—Tilt the computer

If the drive is in the top MultiBay

■

—Slide the rear
MultiBay release latch 2 toward the front of the
computer while pulling on the center lower edge of the
drive or drive assembly.

If the drive is in the bottom MultiBay or the Dual

■

MultiBay

—Slide the front MultiBay release latch
toward the rear of the computer while pulling on the
center lower edge of the drive or drive assembly 4.

3

Removing a 17-mm Hard Drive Assembly from the Dual MultiBay

Using Drives 6-9

Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot

When more than one drive is in the system, the computer selects
the drive to start from by searching for, first, a bootable CD-ROM
or DVD-ROM; second, a bootable diskette; and third, a bootable
hard drive.

NOTE:

A bootable device or medium contains files needed by the

computer to start up and operate properly.
The computer can start from

Any bootable hard drive or bootable drive medium, such as a

■

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or diskette, in the computer.
Any bootable diskette drive diskette (but not a SuperDisk

■

LS-120 drive diskette) in an optional expansion base.
Any bootable peripheral interconnect (PCI) network adapter

■

board in the computer.

By default, Phoenix MultiBoot is disabled and the computer
selects the startup device by searching these locations in this
sequence:

1 Computer top MultiBay or

Dual MultiBay
2 Computer bottom MultiBay
3 Computer hard drive bay
4 Docking base left MultiBay
5 Docking base top or right

MultiBay

NOTE:

The availability and location of docking base bays and the

6 Docking base bottom

MultiBay

7 Ethernet board in computer

8–10 Docking base PCI slots

containing Ethernet, Token
Ring, or network boards.

availability and sequencing of docking base PCI slots varies by
model and configuration.

To enable MultiBoot and change the sequence of the computer
drive bay locations that the computer searches during startup:

1. Restart the computer, then press

F10

when the blinking cursor

appears upper-right on the screen.

To change the language, press

■

For navigation instructions, press

■

2. Select AdvancedÆBoot Options, then press

F2.

F1.

Enter.

3. Toggle the MultiBoot field to Enable.

6-10 Using Drives

4. Toggle the Boot Order fields to the boot sequence you prefer.
The Boot Order field for the computer top MultiBay or

NOTE:

the computer Dual MultiBay is MultiBay-1; the Boot Order
field for the computer bottom MultiBay is MultiBay-2.

5. To save your preferences and exit Boot Options, press

F10.

6. To confirm saving your changes, close Computer Setup, and

restart the computer, select FileÆSave Changes and Exit, then
press

F10.

When the computer restarts and searches for a startup drive, it
considers only the first drive of each type. For example, in the
default boot order, the computer will not start from a bootable
diskette drive diskette in an expansion base if a non-bootable
diskette drive diskette is in the computer bottom MultiBay.

IMPORTANT:

Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive
designations. For example, if you start up from a hard drive in the
computer top MultiBay, it becomes drive C and a hard drive in the
hard drive bay becomes drive D. Starting up from a network board
does not affect logical drive designations.

Using Drives 6-11

chapter

7

SECURING THE COMPUTER

Security Features Quick Reference

To Protect Against This Risk Use This Security Feature

Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on password, with or

Unauthorized access to the Computer
Setup utility

Unauthorized access to the contents
of a hard drive

Unauthorized use of a drive or port Device disabling
Unauthorized access to the memory

expansion compartment
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot
*If the computer shipped with a preinstalled memory expansion board,

the memory compartment cover is already secured with a memory
security screw.

without Quick Controls
Setup password

DriveLock

Memory security screw*

If You Forget a Password

■ If you forget your power-on or setup password, refer to

“Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A to contact a
Compaq authorized service provider.

■ If you forget both the your user and master DriveLock

passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable.

■ If you forget your DriveLock user password but know your

DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock
protection from the drive. For instructions, refer to
“Using DriveLock” in this chapter.

Securing the Computer 7-1

Setting Passwords and Quick Controls

All passwords can be set, changed, or deleted in the Computer
Setup utility. Some passwords can also be set, changed, or deleted
by using the alternate procedures, some requiring the use of
password symbols, described in the online Quick Reference Guide.
All Quick Controls can be set in Computer Setup; most can also be
set in an operating system window.

The Computer Setup utility can be used even when your Windows
operating system is not functioning or will not load. To enable you
to manage your passwords and Quick Controls under the broadest
possible range of circumstances, this guide provides instructions
for setting, changing, and deleting all passwords and Quick
Controls in Computer Setup.

■ To access alternate procedures for setting, changing, and

deleting all passwords and most Quick Controls, select
StartÅCompaq Information CenterÅArmada Quick

Reference.

■ In all password utilities

■ Passwords do not display as you set, enter, change, or

delete them.

■ Passwords must be set and entered with the same keys. For

example, a password set with keyboard number keys will
not be recognized if you enter it with embedded keypad
number keys.

7-2 Securing the Computer

Using a Power-On Password

A power-on password

■ Prevents unauthorized use of the computer. Once set, it must

be entered each time the computer is turned on or restored
from Hibernation.

■ Enables you to use Quick Controls.

■ Can be up to 7 alphanumeric characters, is not case sensitive,

and can be the same as any other 7-character password.

Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

2. Select SecurityÅPower-on Password, then press Enter. Then,

■ To set a power-on password—Type the password in

the New Password field, then in the Verify New
Password field, then press

■ To change a power-on password—Type the current

password in the Old Password field, then type the new
password in the New Password and Verify New Password
fields, then press

F10.

F10.

■ To delete a power-on password—Type the current

password in the old Password field, then press

F10.

3. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then

Enter.

press

4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

Entering a Power-On Password

At the power-on password prompt, type the password using the
same keys you used to set the password, then press
unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the
computer and try again.

Enter. After 3

Securing the Computer 7-3

Using Quick Controls

When a power-on password is set, the following Quick Controls
are available:

■ QuickLock—Disables the keyboard and pointing device.

■ QuickLock on Suspend—Sets the computer to initiate

QuickLock whenever the computer enters Suspend (Standby).

■ Lock keyboard and mouse at power-on—Sets the

computer to initiate QuickLock each time the computer is
turned on or restarted.

■ QuickBlank—Clears the screen whenever QuickLock

initiates.

NOTE: Quick Controls cannot be used on an external keyboard

connected through a USB connector.

Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Controls

NOTE: Disabling QuickLock does not remove a power-on

password.

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

F10 when the

2. Select SecurityÅPassword Options. Enter your preferences,
then press

NOTE:

F10.

Password Options cannot be selected unless a power-on

password is set.

3. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then

Enter.

press

4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

Initiating QuickLock

Press the Fn+F6 hotkeys or press Ctrl+Alt+L.

Exiting QuickLock

Type the power-on password using the same keys you used to set
the password, then press

7-4 Securing the Computer

Enter.

Using a Setup Password

A setup password

■ Protects the configuration settings and system identification

information in Computer Setup by preventing unauthorized
access to the utility. Once set, it must be entered each time you
access Computer Setup.

■ Can be up to 7 alphanumeric characters, is not case sensitive,

and can be the same as any other 7-character password.

Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Setup Password

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

2. Select SecurityÅSetup password, then press Enter. Then,

■ To set a setup password—Type the password in the New

Password field, then in the Verify New Password field, then

F10.

press

■ To change a setup password—Type the current password

in the Old Password field, then type the new password in
the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then

F10.

press

■ To delete a setup password—Type the current password in

the Old Password field, then press

F10.

3. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then

Enter.

press

4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

Entering a Setup Password

When prompted for the setup password, type the password using
the same keys you used to set the password, then press

After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the setup password, you
must restart the computer and try again.

Securing the Computer 7-5

Enter.

Using DriveLock

CAUTION: If you forget both the DriveLock user password and

the DriveLock master password, the protected hard drive is
permanently unusable.

IMPORTANT: To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup,

you must open Computer Setup after shutting down, then turning
on the computer. If you open Computer Setup from a Windows
restart, DriveLock settings are not accessible.

■ DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a

hard drive. Once DriveLock protection is applied to a drive

■ A password must be entered to access the drive.

■ The drive can be accessed only when it is inserted in the

computer hard drive bay or a computer MultiBay.

■ DriveLock involves two passwords, a user password and a

master password.

■ A hard drive protected by DriveLock can be accessed with

either the user or the master password.

■ DriveLock protection can be removed from a hard drive

only with the master password.

■ The owner of the user password should be the day-to-day

user of the protected hard drive.

■ The owner of the master password may be a system

administrator or the day-to-day user.

■ A user or master password can be up to 32 alphanumeric

characters and is not case sensitive.

■ The user and master password can be the same. A user or

master password that is 7 characters or less can be the same
as any other password.

■ When the computer is starting up from a hard drive

protected with DriveLock, you will not be prompted for a
power-on password if you enter a user or master password
that is the same as the power-on password.

■ You can delete a user or master password only by removing

DriveLock protection from the drive.

7-6 Securing the Computer

Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock

CAUTION: If you forget both the DriveLock user password and

the DriveLock master password, the protected hard drive is
permanently unusable.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and the hard drive

and loss of work, shut down the computer before inserting or
removing a hard drive. Do not insert or remove a hard drive while the
computer is on, in Suspend (Standby), or in Hibernation. To ensure
that the computer is not in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then
shut it down.

1. Ensure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not an
optional docking base).

2. Turn on the computer, then press

F10 when the blinking cursor

appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

3. Select SecurityÅDriveLock passwords, then press Enter.

4. Select the location of the hard drive, then press F10.

5. Toggle the Protection field to Enable.

6. Read the warning. To continue, press F10.

7. Type a user password in the New Password field, then in the
Verify New Password field, then press

F10.

8. Type a master password in the New password field, then in the
Verify New Password field, then press

F10.

9. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have
selected, type DriveLock in the confirmation field, then

F10.

press

10. To save your DriveLock settings, then close Computer Setup
and restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit,
then press

Enter.

11. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

Securing the Computer 7-7

Accessing a Protected Hard Drive

1. Ensure that the drive is inserted into the computer (not an
optional docking base).

2. When prompted for a DriveLock password, type the user or
master password, using the same keys you used to set the
password, then press
password correctly, you

Enter. After 2 attempts to enter the

must restart the computer to try again.

Changing a DriveLock Password or
Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and the hard drive

and loss of work, shut down the computer before inserting or
removing a hard drive. Do not insert or remove a hard drive while the
computer is on, in Suspend (Standby), or in Hibernation. To ensure
that the computer is not in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then
shut it down.

1. Ensure that the protected hard drive is inserted into the
computer (not an optional docking base).

2. Turn on the computer, then press

F10 when the blinking cursor

appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

3. Select SecurityÅDriveLock passwords, then press Enter.

4. Select the location of the hard drive, then press F10.

■ To change a user or master password—In the field of the

password you want to change, type the current password in
the Old Password field, type the new password in the New
Password and Verify New Password fields, then press

■ To remove DriveLock protection from the drive—

Toggle the protection field to disable and press

F10.

F10. Then

type your master password in the Old Password field and

F10.

press

5. To save your changes, then exit Computer Setup and restart
the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit.

6. When prompted to confirm your action, press

F10.

7-8 Securing the Computer

Disabling a Device

To ensure limited use of the computer by another user, you can
disable most drives and ports.

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98, devices and functions can

be enabled or disabled from either Device Manager or
Computer Setup, but Compaq recommends that you use
Device Manager.

■ To access Device Manager, select StartÅSettingsÅControl

PanelÅSystemÅDevice Manager.

■ If you cannot access Device Manager because your

operating system is not working or will not load, use
Computer Setup as described below.

■ In Windows NT 4.0, as a security measure, a device or

function that is disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled
from within Windows NT 4.0.

To enable or disable a device or function from within
Windows NT 4.0, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ
SystemÅDevices.

■ To enable or disable a device in Computer Setup—

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press

F10 when the

blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

2. Select SecurityÅDevice Security, enter your preferences,
then press

NOTE:

F10.

Settings for a DVD-ROM drive can be entered in the

CD-ROM field.

3. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit,
then press

Enter.

4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

Securing the Computer 7-9

Securing the Memory Expansion Compartment

1. Place the computer on a flat surface, bottom side up.

2. Replace a standard Torx T-8 screw 1 securing the memory
expansion cover with one of the two Torx T-10 memory
security screws 2 included with the computer.

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock

Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the cable lock
into the security

7-10 Securing the Computer

cable slot

and lock it with the cable lock key 3.

2

1

chapter

8

USING AUDIO AND VIDEO
FEATURES

Using the Internal Microphone
and Stereo Speakers

■ The microphone

open or closed and has a standard sensitivity of -50 dB.

■ The two stereo speakers

multimedia applications. When the computer is docked in an
optional expansion base, these speakers are disabled and
system sound plays through the expansion base speakers.

supports audio input when the display is

1

provide audio playback for

2

Using Audio and Video Features 8-1

Connecting an External Audio Device

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not

plug a single-sound channel (monaural) connector into the stereo
speaker/headphone jack or the stereo line-in jack.

Selecting an Audio Connector

To Connect This Device Use This Jack

Single sound channel microphone
Tape deck, tuner, or CD player
Stereo speakers, headphones,

headset, or audio/visual device
such as a television or VCR

1

Microphone jack

2

Stereo line-in jack

3

Stereo speaker/headphone jack

Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack

The microphone jack supports a single sound channel (monaural)
microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A powered, single sound
channel, electret condenser microphone is recommended.

■ A stereo microphone records left-channel sound on both

channels.

■ A dynamic microphone does not achieve the recommended

sensitivity.

When an external microphone is connected to the computer, the
computer microphone is disabled.

8-2 Using Audio and Video Features

Connecting a Device to the
Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume

!

before putting on headphones or a headset.

■ Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug. For best sound quality,

■ Headphones should be 32 ohms.

■ External speakers should be at least 8 ohms.

■ Connecting an external audio device to the stereo speaker/

headphone jack disables the computer stereo speakers.

Connecting a Device to the Stereo Line-In Jack

The stereo line-in jack is the input line for an external stereo
player such as a CD player, stereo tuner, or tape deck.

The input device must have a 3.5-mm stereo plug and must supply
line input levels of 0.5 to 4.25 volts. The line output of most stereo
players meets this specification.

Connecting an External Video Device

■ The video-out jack can support—

■ Any device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder,

overhead projector, or video capture card, that accepts
video-in through a standard S-video (Super-video) or
composite video connector.

■ Video signals only. If you are setting up a configuration that

combines audio and video functions, such as playing a
DVD movie to a television, connect the device audio to the
stereo/speaker headphone jack.

■ The computer can support—One S-video device and/or one

composite video device connected to the video-out jack while
simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display
and on any other supported external displays.

Using Audio and Video Features 8-3

Using the Video-Out Adapter

To transmit video signals through the video-out jack, you need

■ The video-out adapter included with the computer

and

■ A standard S-video cable or a standard composite video cable

available from most television, VCR, or electronics retailers.

To connect a video device to the video-out jack:

1. Plug the video-out adapter 1 into the video-out jack 2 on the
computer.

2. Connect the adapter to the S-video or the composite cable.

■ If you are connecting an S-video cable, connect the

adapter S-video connector 3 to either connector on the
S-video cable 4.

■ If you are connecting a composite video cable, connect

the adapter composite video connector 5 to either end of
the composite cable 6.

3. Connect the S-video cable or the composite video cable to the
video device as instructed in the device documentation.

8-4 Using Audio and Video Features

Changing the Video Mode

NOTE: Color television standard modes vary even within regions.

However, NTSC is common in North America; PAL, in Europe,
Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J, in Japan; and PAL-M, in
Brazil. Other South and Central American regions may use NTSC,
PAL, or PAL-M.

To change the color television standard mode from NTSC
(default):

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press

F10 when the

blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■ To change the language, press F2.

■ For navigation instructions, press F1.

2. Select AdvancedÅDevice Options, then press Enter.

3. Enter your preference, then press F10.

4. To save your preference, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then

Enter.

press

5. When prompted to confirm your action, press

F10.

Setting Video Preferences

To access an online help file with instructions for setting video
preferences

■ In Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0—Select StartÅ

SettingsÅControl PanelÅDisplay PropertiesÅATI Displays
tabÅHelp button.

■ In Windows 98—Select StartÅSettingsÅControl

PanelÅDisplay PropertiesÅSettings tabÅAdvanced
buttonÅATI Displays tabÅHelp button.

Using Audio and Video Features 8-5

Adjusting Volume

Adjusting System Volume

■ Using volume buttons—

■ To decrease volume, press the smaller

■ To increase volume, press the larger

■ To mute or restore volume, press both buttons

simultaneously.

button.

1

button.

2

■ Using the Fn+F5 hotkeys—

■ To raise or lower volume, press Fn+F5, then move the on-

screen slide button or press a keyboard arrow key.

■ To mute or restore volume, press Fn+F5+M or press Fn+F5,

then select or clear the Mute checkbox.

■ Using the Windows Volume Control window—

■ Double-click the volume icon in the taskbar, then enter your

preferences.

n

To activate the Windows Volume Control window while it
is open but inactive, press the

Fn+F5 hotkeys.

NOTE: Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.

Setting Device Volume

To set a playback or recording volume, select StartÅ
SettingsÅControl PanelÅMultiMediaÅAudio tab.

8-6 Using Audio and Video Features

chapter

9

USING AN INTERNAL MODEM

Connecting the Modem Cable

The internal modem must be connected to a standard (analog)
telephone line. Immediately disconnect an accidental connection
to a digital line, such as an office PBX line.

1. Plug either end of the modem cable 1 into the RJ-11 jack on
the computer.

NOTE: Only internal modem models include a modem cable

and an RJ-11 jack.

2. If you are connecting the cable to a telephone jack that is not
an RJ-11 jack, plug the country-specific modem adapter
included with the computer into the telephone jack 2.

3. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the country­specific modem adapter or into the RJ-11 telephone jack 3.

Using an Internal Modem 9-1

Selecting Communication Software

You can operate the modem with preinstalled or optional software.
To use preinstalled modem software, select StartÅPrograms.
Then,

■ In Windows 95 select AccessoriesÅFaxÅCompose

New Fax.

■ In Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 select RingCentral Fax.

Configuring the Modem

The settings you may be required to enter vary among
communication software applications. As you enter these settings,
the following information may be helpful.

Modem Model

■ If the computer is a network model—The modem model is

Compaq Global Mini PCI 10/100 LAN + 56k (V.90) Modem
by 3Com.

NOTE: A network computer model has an RJ-45 jack, includes

a network cable, and can be connected to a Local Area
Network.

■ If the computer is not a network model—The modem model

is Compaq Global Mini PCI 56k (V.90) Modem by 3Com.

To confirm that your modem is set up, select StartÅSettingsÅ
Control PanelÅModem.

■ If the modem is set up, your modem model displays on the

General tab.

■ If the modem is not set up, the Install New Modem setup

wizard displays. To set up your modem with this wizard:

1. On the first screen, select Other, then select Next.

2. On the second screen, select your modem or select Next to
prompt your operating system to detect the modem.

Other Recommended Settings

■ Modem initialization string—AT&F.

NOTE:

Newer initialization strings may be available from the

Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

■ COM port settings—Refer to Appendix D.

9-2 Using an Internal Modem

■ Fax class—Select 1.

■ Parity—Select NONE.

■ Word length—Select 8.

■ Stop bits—Select 1.

■ Hardware flow control—Select RTS/CTS.

■ Speed—Select the highest transmission speed or baud rate.

■ The maximum connection speed is determined by the speed

of the slowest modem on the connection. The internal
modem negotiates the fastest speed possible with the remote
modem.

■ The internal modem supports

 Standard analog modem communication protocols (for

speeds up to 33.6 Kbps).

 ITU-compatible x2 V.90 and 56K protocols (for

higher speeds).

■ The V.90 protocols allow faster downloads only from V.90

or x2-compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates are currently unknown, may
not reach 56Kbps, and will vary with line conditions.

Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers

You can configure most communication software without the use
of AT commands or dial modifiers.

■ If you prefer to configure the modem using AT commands,

select StartÅProgramsÅAccessoriesÅHyperTerminal.

■ To access an AT command set including dial modifiers and

instructions

■ Select StartÅCompaq Information CenterÅModem

Commands or

■ Go to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

Setting Modem Preferences

The following preference is in addition to those described in your
modem communication software documentation.

In Windows 95 only—To set the computer to turn on when the
modem receives a telephone call, select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅPowerÅPower tabÅAdvanced button, then select the
checkbox for Wake Up the Computer When the Phone Rings.

Using an Internal Modem 9-3

Reinstalling Modem Software

All software for the internal modem and the WorldPort country
configuration utility is preinstalled.

If it becomes necessary to reinstall this software, instructions (in
readme.txt files) are in the desktop Programs folder and
installation files are on the hard drive.

NOTE: Although alternate procedures are provided to enable you to

reinstall modem software under the widest possible range of
conditions, Compaq recommends that you use the Setup.exe
procedures whenever possible.

■ If the computer is a network model—

■ To access instructions for reinstalling modem and

WorldPort software, select StartÅProgramsÅCompaq
Drivers InformationÅCompaq MiniPCI 10 100 Lan 56K
(V.90) Modem.

■ To access drivers for the internal modem, select

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANMODEMBY3COM.

■ To access installation files for WorldPort software, select

C:\Program Files\Compaq\WorldPort.

■ If the computer is not a network model—

■ To access instructions for reinstalling modem and

WorldPort software, select StartÅProgramsÅCompaq
Drivers InformationÅCompaq Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90)
Modem.

■ To access drivers for the internal modem, select C:\Program

Files\Compaq\CPQMODEMBY3COM.

■ To access installation files for WorldPort software, select

C:\Program Files\Compaq\WorldPort.

9-4 Using an Internal Modem

Using the Modem

The internal modem

■ Does support all operations described in most communication

software documentation.

■ Does not support the modem pass-through connection

available on some optional docking bases.

If you are using a fax application, the following supplementary
information may be helpful:

■ Fax speed—Fax communication software enables the modem

to send and receive faxes at 14,400 bps.

■ Installing and loading fax communication software—

■ Install no more than one fax application at one time in

the computer. If more than one fax application is installed,
conflicts may occur because all fax applications use
similar files.

■ When some fax applications are loaded, their fax drivers

may disrupt other modem functions. The disruption may
persist even after you have closed the fax application. If you
experience problems with the modem after having loaded
your fax application, refer to the fax application
documentation for information about unloading the driver.

■ Sending a Fax—

■ Opening the fax application loads the application fax driver

and prepares the modem to send the fax.

■ If you prepare the fax in another application, you may need

to select your fax driver from within the print setup menu of
that application.

■ Receiving a Fax—For the modem to receive a fax, a fax

driver must be loaded and the fax application must be open.

■ If you have enabled auto receive within your fax

application, opening the application loads the fax driver and
prepares the modem to receive a fax.

■ If you are using a Windows fax application, you can receive

a fax while using another application by opening, then
minimizing, the Windows fax application.

Using an Internal Modem 9-5

Using the Modem
While Traveling Internationally

Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter

■ Telephone jacks vary by country.

■ The modem cable included with the computer plugs directly

into an RJ-11 telephone jack.

■ To plug the modem cable into a different type of telephone

jack, you must use a country-specific modem cable adapter.

■ To obtain the country-specific adapter(s) required for your

itinerary, refer to Appendix A to contact a Compaq­authorized dealer, reseller or service provider.

■ To connect the modem using a country-specific modem

adapter:

1. Plug either end of the modem cable included with the
computer into the RJ-11 jack on the computer 1.

2. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone
jack 2.

3. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem
adapter 3.

9-6 Using an Internal Modem

Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration

To configure the modem for use in a specific country, select
StartÅProgramsÅCompaq ModemÅWorldPort, then select
the country.

Travel Connection Checklist

If you experience connection problems while using the modem
outside your home country, the following suggestions may help.

■ Check the telephone line type—The modem requires an

analog, not a digital, telephone line. An analog line may be
described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or
standard telephone line.

■ Check for pulse or tone dialing—Dial a few digits on the

telephone and listen for clicks (pulses) or tones. Then make
sure your communication software is set to the corresponding
dialing mode (pulse or tone).

■ Check the telephone number you are dialing and the

response of the remote modem—Dial the telephone number
on the telephone, wait for the remote modem to answer, then
hang up.

■ Set the modem to ignore dial tones—If the modem receives

a dial tone it does not recognize, it will not dial and will
display a No Dial Tone error message. To set the modem to
ignore all dial tones before dialing:

1. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅModems.

2. Select your modem, then select PropertiesÅConnections
tab, then clear the checkbox for Wait for Dial Tone
Before Dialing.

NOTE: If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error

message after clearing the checkbox, select StartÅ
ProgramsÅCompaq ModemÅWorldPort. Select USA,
then again clear the checkbox for Wait for Dial Tone
Before Dialing.

Using an Internal Modem 9-7

chapter

10

CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA
NETWORK (LAN)

A network computer model

■ Has an RJ-45 jack on the right side and includes a network

cable.

■ Supports network speeds up to

■ 10 Mbps when connected to a 10BaseTX network.

■ 100 Mbps when connected to a 100BaseTX network.

■ Can be connected to a LAN whether or not the internal modem

is connected to a telephone line.

IMPORTANT: Consult with your information services department

before loading a network driver or changing a network setting.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) 10-1

Connecting the Network Cable

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

!

1. Plug either end of the network cable into the RJ-45 jack 1.

2. Plug the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network jack 2.

damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into
the RJ-45 jack.

Turning a LAN Connection On and Off

■ To conserve power, you can turn a LAN connection off and on

as you work.

To turn off a LAN connection—

1. Log off the network.

2. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅNetworkÅ
PropertyÅAdvanced tab, then select Disable the
LAN Card.

To turn on a LAN connection—

1. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅNetworkÅ
PropertyÅAdvanced tab, then select Enable the LAN Card.

2. Log on to the network.

10-2 Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

■ If the computer power source changes from external power to

battery power while the computer is connected to a network,
the LAN-On Battery Alert popup window prompts you to turn
off the network card.

■ To conserve battery power by turning off the network

connection, select Yes.

NOTE: After you have selected Yes, you must reconnect the

computer to external power before you can restore the
network connection.

■ To retain the network connection, select No.

Accessing the Network at Startup

The fastest way to go directly to the network during startup is to

F12 when the “Network Service Boot” message appears very

press

briefly in the lower-right corner of the screen.
To set the computer to start up from a network card, refer to

“Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot” in Chapter 6.

Reinstalling LAN Drivers

LAN drivers are preinstalled.
If it becomes necessary to reinstall these drivers, instructions (in

readme.txt files) are in the desktop Programs folder and
installation files are on the hard drive.

■ To access instructions for reinstalling LAN drivers, select

StartÅProgramsÅCompaq Drivers InformationÅCompaq
MiniPCI 10 100 Lan 56K (V.90) Modem.

NOTE: Although alternate procedures are provided to enable

you to reinstall the LAN drivers under the widest possible
range of conditions, Compaq recommends that you use the
Setup.exe procedures whenever possible.

■ To access LAN drivers—Select C:\Program Files\

Compaq\CPQLANMODEMBY3COM.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) 10-3

chapter

11

USING PC CARDS

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

Selecting a PC Card Slot

PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The
three types are about the same length and width, but vary in
thickness. Type III cards are the thickest, at less than
one-half inch (10.5 mm).

The computer has two PC Card slots. These slots are not identical.

■ Type I and Type II PC Cards are supported in the top and

bottom PC Card slots singly or in any combination.

■ A Type III PC Card is supported only in the bottom PC Card

slot and prevents the insertion of a PC Card into the top slot.

NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support zoomed video PC Cards.

Using PC Cards 11-1

Configuring a PC Card

CAUTION: If you install card and socket services or enablers

provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use
other PC Cards. If you are instructed by PC Card documentation to
install device drivers

■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

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

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98 the operating system

configures plug and play PC Cards.

■ In Windows NT 4.0 with Award Software CardWare

provided by Compaq you can configure a PC Card in the
CardWare window:

■ First, insert the PC Card.

■ Then, open the CardWare window by selecting StartÅ

ProgramsÅCardWare.

■ For additional instructions, refer to the Help program within

CardWare.

Inserting or Removing a PC Card

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98—

■ If you insert a PC Card while the computer is on, the

computer beeps twice when the card is ready to use.

■ If you remove a PC Card while the computer is on, the

computer beeps twice when the card is removed.

■ When a PC Card is in the system (in the computer or in an

optional docking base while the computer is docked), the
PC Card icon displays in the taskbar.

■ In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided

by Compaq—

■ If you insert a PC Card while the computer is on, the

computer beeps three times when the card is recognized.

■ If you remove a PC Card while the computer is on, the

computer beeps three times when the card is removed.

■ The PC Card icon displays in the taskbar whether or not a

PC Card is in the system.

11-2 Using PC Cards

Inserting a PC Card

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal

pressure as you insert a PC Card into a PC Card slot.

1. With the connector facing the computer and the label facing
up, push the PC Card 1 through the PC Card doors, aligning
the card on the two guide rails 2 within the PC Card slot.

2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated 3.

3. In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by

Compaq—Restart the computer if you are instructed to do so
by the PC Card documentation or an on-screen prompt.

■ If you are inserting a LAN, SCSI, or multifunction PC Card,

you must restart the computer.

■ If you are inserting a modem, ATA, flash, or SRAM

PC Card, it is usually not necessary to restart the computer.

Using PC Cards 11-3

Removing a PC Card

■ First, prepare the system for the PC Card removal:

CAUTION: If the computer is on and running Windows 95 or

Windows 98, failure to stop a PC Card before removing it may
result in loss of work or a system lockup.

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98—If the computer is on,

stop the PC Card before you remove it. To stop a PC Card,
select the PC Card icon in the taskbar, then select the
PC Card you want to stop, then select Stop Card. A
message displays when the PC Card can be safely removed.

■ In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by

Compaq—If the computer is on, you must shut it down
before removing some PC Cards. Refer to the PC Card
documentation for removal requirements.

NOTE: You must shut down the computer before removing a

LAN, SCSI, or multifunction PC Card. It is usually not
necessary to shut down the computer before removing a
modem, ATA, flash, or SRAM PC Card.

■ Second, remove the PC Card:

1. Push the PC Card eject button 1 that corresponds to the slot
containing the PC Card.

2. Gently grasp the card and pull it out 2.

11-4 Using PC Cards

chapter

12

USING INFRARED COMMUNICATION

Communicating with Infrared

■ If the computer is running Windows 98 or a preinstalled

Windows 95 operating system, the computer is IrDA­compliant (4Mbps standard) and can communicate with
another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant.

■ Infrared communication

■ Occurs through the infrared port illustrated below.

■ Is not supported by Windows NT 4.0 without optional

software that is not available from Compaq.

NOTE: The infrared port supports both low speed connections up to

115 kilobits per second (Kbps) and high speed connections up to
4 megabits per second (Mbps). Infrared performance may vary
depending on performance of infrared peripherals, distance
between infrared devices, and applications used.

Using Infrared Communication 12-1

Configuring the Infrared Port

As you set up your infrared software, the following information
may be helpful.

■ The infrared port default settings are: Port, COM3; address, 3;

Interrupt Request (IRQ), 3.

■ If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility prompts

you to choose a port for the infrared connection, you can select
Serial Cable on COM4 or, if the computer is running a
preinstalled Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system,
you can select Parallel Cable on LPT3.

Enabling the Infrared Port

In Windows 95—The infrared port must be enabled each time the
computer is turned on or restarted. To enable the infrared port,
select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfrared.

In Windows 98—The infrared port is enabled by default each
time the computer starts up.

In both Windows 95 and Windows 98—When the infrared port
is enabled, the infrared icon appears on the taskbar and Infrared
Monitor search is enabled by default.

■ While the Infrared Monitor search is enabled

■ You can establish an infrared link.

■ The system cannot initiate Suspend (Standby). User-

initiated Suspend (Standby) is not affected.

■ When the Infrared Monitor search is disabled

■ Power is conserved.

■ You cannot establish an infrared link.

■ The system can initiate Suspend (Standby).

■ To enable or disable Infrared Monitor search

1. Open the Infrared Monitor dialog box by selecting the
Infrared icon in the taskbarÅOptions tab.

■ To enable Infrared Monitor search, select the checkbox

for Search For and Provide Status for Devices in Range.

■ To disable Infrared Monitor search, clear the checkbox.

2. Select OK to save your preference and close the Options
dialog box.

12-2 Using Infrared Communication

chapter

13

EXPANDING MEMORY

Managing Random Access Memory (RAM)

■ To view the amount of RAM in the system, select StartÅ

SettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq Diagnostics.

■ You can increase RAM with optional memory expansion

boards or PC Cards. For ordering information, go to the
Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com, or refer to
Appendix A to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller,
or service provider.

■ When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the

hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 manages this
increase. If the computer is running Windows 95 or
Windows NT 4.0 and you experience problems with
Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive
has enough free space for the larger hibernation file.

■ To view the amount of space required by the hibernation

file, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅpower iconÅ
Hibernation tab.

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

My ComputerÅright-click your hard driveÅProperties.

Expanding Memory 13-1

Inserting or Removing a
Memory Expansion Board

Removing the Memory Expansion Compartment Cover

WARNING: The memory compartment is the only user-accessible

!

internal compartment on the computer. All other areas that require a
tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized
service provider.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the power cord and remove the battery

!

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

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic

components. Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you are
properly grounded. For more information, refer to Appendix C,

“Electrostatic Discharge.”

1. Shut down the computer.

NOTE: If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in

Hibernation, turn the computer on by sliding the power
switch, then shut it down

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power cord.

4. Remove all battery packs from the computer.

5. Turn the computer bottom side up on a flat surface with the
front panel facing you.

13-2 Expanding Memory

6. Remove the screw 1 attaching the memory expansion
compartment cover to the computer.

■ If the computer shipped with a preinstalled memory

expansion board—

■ The memory expansion compartment cover is

attached with a tamper-resistant Torx T-10 memory
security screw.

■ Use the Torx T-10 screwdriver included with the

computer to remove and reinsert this screw.

■ If the computer shipped with an empty memory

expansion compartment—

■ The memory expansion compartment cover is attached

with a standard Torx T-8 screw, as shown below.

■ Use a standard Torx T-8 screwdriver to remove and

reinsert this screw.

7. Slide left, then lift and remove 2 the memory expansion
compartment cover 3.

Expanding Memory 13-3

Removing a Memory Expansion Board

1. Turn back the memory insulator 1.

2. Pull away the plastic retention clips on each side of the
memory expansion board that you want to remove 2. The
memory expansion board tilts upward.

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

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

13-4 Expanding Memory