HP ARMADA M300 User Manual

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REFERENCE GUIDE

Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers

Second Edition June 2000 Part Number 170706-002

Compaq Computer Corporation

chapter 1

TAKING A LOOK AT THE C OMPUTER

Top Components..................................................................... 1-1

Left Side Components ............................................................. 1-3

Right Side Components........................................................... 1-4

Front Components................................................................... 1-5

Rear Components.................................................................... 1-6

Bottom Components ............................................................... 1-7

External Diskette Drive...........................................................1-8

Connecting the Diskette Drive ............................................ 1-8

Disconnecting the Diskette Drive ........................................ 1-9

Versatile Battery Pack ............................................................. 1-9

chapter 2

USING THE KEYBOARD

Using the Pointing Device....................................................... 2-1

Identifying Keyboard Components.....................................2-1

Navigating with the TouchPad ............................................ 2-2

Setting TouchPad Preferences.............................................2-2

Easy Access Buttons...............................................................2-3

Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes................................ 2-4

Disabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons................ 2-5

Programming the External Keyboard Internet Buttons........2-6

Using Hotkeys ........................................................................ 2-7

Switching the Display and Image ........................................ 2-8

Adjusting System Volume................................................... 2-8

Initiating Quick Controls ..................................................... 2-8

Setting a Power Conservation Level .................................... 2-9

Viewing Battery Charge Status............................................ 2-9

Adjusting Screen Brightness ............................................... 2-9

Displaying System Information...........................................2-9

Stretching Text .................................................................... 2-9

Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol................................... 2-10

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad ................................. 2-10

Toggling the Keypad On and Off...................................... 2-10

Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys..................2-11

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Enabling the Keypad at Startup.........................................2-11

chapter 3

MANAGING POWER

Selecting a Power Source........................................................3-1

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work........................3-3

Managing Low-Battery Conditions ......................................... 3-5

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions .................................... 3-5

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions ..................................... 3-6

Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical

Low-Battery Condition ........................................................ 3-6

Charging a Battery Pack .......................................................... 3-7

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack ................................. 3-8

Using the Battery Charge Level Lights................................ 3-8

Using the Battery Status Tab ............................................... 3-8

Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon ..................... 3-9

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab................................3-10

Calibrating a Battery Pack.....................................................3-11

Running a Calibration ....................................................... 3-12

Stopping a Calibration ....................................................... 3-12

Changing the Primary Battery Pack ....................................... 3-13

Removing the Primary Battery Pack .................................. 3-13

Installing the Primary Battery Pack ................................... 3-14

Storing the Battery Pack....................................................3-15

Using Power Preferences....................................................... 3-16

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT

4.0..................................................................................... 3-17

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 or Windows 2000

Professional....................................................................... 3-19

Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off ....................... 3-20

Changing the Processor Performance Mode (Available on Select

Models) ................................................................................. 3-20

Changing Performance Modes..........................................3-20

Combining Performance Modes with Other Power Settings3-21

Setting SpeedStep Preferences............................................... 3-21

Using the SpeedStep Window...........................................3-21

Using the SpeedStep Icon ................................................. 3-23

Conserving Battery Power..................................................... 3-24

Battery Power Conservation Checklist .............................. 3-24

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95........................3-24

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98........................3-25

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Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0.................3-25

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 2000 Professional 3-25

chapter 4

UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

Memory .................................................................................. 4-1

Managing Random Access Memory (RAM) ....................... 4-1

Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board ........... 4-2

Hard Drives............................................................................. 4-5

Removing the Primary Hard Drive ...................................... 4-5

Inserting the Primary Hard Drive ........................................ 4-6

Caring for Drives .................................................................... 4-8

Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot..................4-8

Docking Devices................................................................... 4-10

chapter 5

MOBILE EXPANSION UNIT (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS )

Security Features ..................................................................... 5-1

Using the Security Cable Slot .............................................. 5-1

Using the Security Selection Switch .................................... 5-2

Connecting the Computer ....................................................... 5-3

Disconnecting the Computer ................................................... 5-4

Docking and Undocking to a Compatible Docking Device..... 5-4

Turning Equipment On and Off .............................................. 5-5

Connecting the AC Adapter....................................................5-5

Connecting External Devices..................................................5-6

Operating External Devices..................................................... 5-7

Drive Devices ......................................................................... 5-7

Drives Support....................................................................5-8

Removing a MultiBay Device.............................................5-9

Inserting a MultiBay Device................................................ 5-9

Removing the Diskette Drive from the Diskette Drive Bay5-10

Inserting the Diskette Drive into the Diskette Drive Bay ... 5-10

chapter 6

USING AN INTERNAL MODEM (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS )

Connecting the Modem Cable ................................................. 6-1

Selecting Communications Software.......................................6-2

Configuring the Modem .......................................................... 6-2

Recommended Settings ....................................................... 6-3

Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers .................... 6-3

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Setting Modem Preferences ................................................. 6-4

Using the Modem.................................................................... 6-4

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally .................. 6-5

Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter.......................... 6-5

Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration ........... 6-6

Travel Connection Checklist...............................................6-7

chapter 7

CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS )

Connecting the Network Cable ............................................... 7-1

Reinstalling LAN Drivers ........................................................ 7-2

Updating or Reinstalling Modem and LAN Drivers in

Windows 95 or Windows 98...............................................7-2

Updating or Reinstalling Modem and LAN Drivers in

Windows NT 4.0.................................................................7-4

Updating or Reinstalling Modem and LAN Drivers in

Windows 2000 Professional ................................................ 7-7

chapter 8

USING PC CARDS

Configuring a PC Card............................................................8-1

Inserting or Removing a PC Card ............................................ 8-2

Inserting a PC Card ............................................................. 8-3

Removing a PC Card ........................................................... 8-4

Zoomed Video ........................................................................ 8-5

chapter 9

USING AUDIO F EATURES

Using the Internal Microphone and Stereo Speakers...............9-1

Connecting an External Audio Device....................................9-3

Selecting an Audio Connector............................................. 9-3

Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack ..................... 9-4

Adjusting Volume ................................................................... 9-5

Adjusting System Volume................................................... 9-5

chapter 10

USING THE INFRARED PORT

Communicating with Infrared ............................................... 10-1

Configuring the Infrared Port................................................10-2

Enabling the Infrared Port.....................................................10-2

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chapter 11

SECURING THE COMPUTER

Security Features Quick Reference........................................ 11-1

If You Forget a Password......................................................11-1

Using a Power-On Password ................................................. 11-2

Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password......11-2

Entering a Power-On Password ......................................... 11-3

Using Quick Controls............................................................ 11-3

Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences 11-4

Initiating QuickLock Manually ......................................... 11-4

Exiting QuickLock............................................................11-4

Using a Setup Password ........................................................ 11-4

Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Setup Password.............11-5

Entering a Setup Password ................................................ 11-5

Using DriveLock ................................................................... 11-6

Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock ........................... 11-7

Accessing a Protected Hard Drive ..................................... 11-7

Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock

Protection from a Drive ..................................................... 11-8

Disabling a Device ................................................................ 11-9

Securing the Computer Hard Drive in the Bay .................... 11-10

Connecting an Optional Cable Lock ................................... 11-11

chapter 12

INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY

Finding Intelligent Manageability Help ................................. 12-1

Using Fault Management Alerts............................................12-2

Identifying a Fault Management Alert ............................... 12-2

Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences.....................12-2

chapter 13

MAINTENANCE , SHIPPING, AND T RAVEL

Updating the System.............................................................13-1

Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info

Messenger ......................................................................... 13-1

Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements

by Subscription ................................................................. 13-2

Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site13-2

Updating the System ROM................................................ 13-2

Reinstalling Software ............................................................ 13-4

Replacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery .................... 13-5

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Caring for the Computer ....................................................... 13-6

Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel..................... 13-6

Traveling with the Computer................................................. 13-7

chapter 14

CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC UTILITIES

Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows14-1

Using Computer Setup .......................................................... 14-1

Selecting from the File Menu ............................................ 14-2

Selecting from the Security Menu ..................................... 14-3

Selecting from the Advanced Menu .................................. 14-4

Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.............................. 14-5

Displaying System Information.........................................14-5

Running a Diagnostic Test................................................14-5

chapter 15

TROUBLESHOOTING

Quick Solutions Checklist.....................................................15-2

Solving Audio Problems ....................................................... 15-3

Solving Battery Problems ...................................................... 15-4

Solving Drive Problems ........................................................ 15-6

Solving Hard Drive Problems............................................ 15-6

Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Problems........... 15-7

Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems..15-8

Solving Infrared Problems..................................................... 15-9

Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ............... 15-11

Solving LAN Problems ....................................................... 15-12

Solving Memory Problems .................................................. 15-14

Solving Modem Problems...................................................15-14

Solving PC Card Problems..................................................15-20

Solving Power Problems ..................................................... 15-21

Solving Screen Problems..................................................... 15-22

Solving USB Problems ........................................................ 15-23

appendix A

COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Using the Compaq Support Forum ..........................................A-1

Preparing to Call Technical Support ........................................A-1

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

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appendix B

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers........................................ B-1

Telecom Network Approvals ..................................................B-2

Federal Communications Commission Notice .........................B-2

Modifications......................................................................B-2

Cables.................................................................................B-3

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC

Logo (United States only) ...................................................B-3

Canadian Notice...................................................................... B-3

Avis Canadien .........................................................................B-3

Japanese Notice ......................................................................B-4

Airline Travel Notice............................................................... B-4

Energy Star® Compliance .......................................................B-4

Power Cords............................................................................ B-4

Battery Notice.........................................................................B-5

Laser Safety ............................................................................B-6

CDRH Regulations.............................................................. B-6

European Union Notice........................................................... B-7

German Ergonomics Recommendation...................................B-8

Safety Precautions for Modems ...............................................B-8

U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems....................B-9

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 ........................B-10

Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems..........B-11

New Zealand Modem Statements..........................................B-12

Macrovision Corporation Notice...........................................B-14

appendix C

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

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

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

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

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

appendix D

SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

Modem Specifications .............................................................D-3

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

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chapter

AKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER

Top Components

Component Function

Display switch Turns off the computer display if the

Hard drive light On: The primary hard drive is being

Diskette drive light On: The external diskette drive is being

computer is closed while on.

accessed.

Taking a Look at the Computer

Continued

1-1

Top Components

Continued

Component Function

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

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

Scroll lock light On: Scroll lock is on.

Internal microphone Supports audio input when the display is

Suspend button** Initiates and exits Suspend.* When pressed

Easy Access Buttons (available on

select models)

Windows application key Displays shortcut menu for item beneath

Battery light On: The battery pack is charging.

;

Power/suspend light On: Power is turned on.

Right-click button Functions like the right-click button of an

Left-click button Functions like the left-click button of an

TouchPad Moves the mouse cursor, selects, and

Microsoft logo key Displays Windows Start menu.

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

replaces the term

Standby

sleep button

numeric keypad is enabled.

open or closed.

with the Fn key, initiates Hibernation.

Allow direct access to predefined files, programs, or websites.

mouse cursor.

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

Off: Power is turned off. Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.*

The power/suspend light also blinks

NOTE:

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

external mouse.

external mouse. Used with the TouchPad, drags and

highlights.

activates.

Suspend.

replaces the term

suspend button.

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Taking a Look at the Computer

Left Side Components

Component Function

RJ-45 jack* Connects the network cable.

Power connector Connects the AC power adapter.

Power button Turns the computer on or off or exits

Vents Cools internal components.

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the

Hard drive bay Holds primary hard drive.

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

*WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

A network cable is included with

NOTE:

network models.

Suspend.

computer.

Taking a Look at the Computer

1-3

Right Side Components

Component Function

PC Card slot Supports 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit

Air intake vents Cool internal components.

Air exhaust vents Cool internal components.

RJ-11 jack (internal modem models

only)

PC Cards.

Connects the modem cable to an internal modem.

A modem cable is included with

NOTE:

internal modem models.

1-4

Taking a Look at the Computer

Front Components

Component Function

Display release latch Opens the computer.

Stereo speaker/headphone jack Connects stereo speakers, headphones, or

Microphone jack Connects a single sound

Power/suspend light On: Power is turned on.

Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.

Front Components

headset audio.

channel microphone.

Off: Power is turned off. Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.

The power/suspend light also blinks if

NOTE:

a battery pack that is the only source of power available to the computer 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.

Taking a Look at the Computer

1-5

Rear Components

Component Function

USB connector Connects USB devices.

Serial connector Connects a serial device.

Parallel connector Connects a parallel device.

External monitor connector Connects an external monitor, overhead

Infrared port Links to another IrDA-compliant device for

Rear Components

projector, or TV adapter.

wireless communication.

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Taking a Look at the Computer

Bottom Components

Component Function

Speaker Produces sound.

Serial number Identifies computer; needed when you call

Real-time clock battery Provides battery power to automatically

Battery latches Releases the primary battery pack.

220-pin docking connector Connects the computer to a docking base.

Hard drive release latch Releases a hard drive from the hard drive

Hard drive security screw Secures hard drive in computer hard drive

Modem compartment Provides access to the internal modem

Bottom Components

Compaq customer support.

display the date and time.

bay.

(modem models only).

Taking a Look at the Computer

1-7

External Diskette Drive

The computer comes with an external diskette drive which can be used with floppy diskettes.

Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic

IMPORTANT:

CAUTION:

components. Before touching the diskette drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Appendix C, Electrostatic Discharge.

If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 preinstalled by Compaq, you do not need to turn off the computer before connecting or disconnecting the external diskette drive to the computer. If you installed Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 that you purchased separately, you must obtain additional software from Compaq to support connecting or disconnecting the drive while the computer is on or in Suspend (Standby). For more information about the software, refer to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

Connecting the Diskette Drive

To connect the external diskette drive to the computer:

1. Attach the small end of the drive cable to the external diskette drive 1.

2. Attach the large end of the drive cable to the parallel port on the rear of the computer 2.

1-8

Taking a Look at the Computer

Disconnecting the Diskette Drive

To disconnect the external diskette drive from the computer:

1. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

2. Unscrew the small end of the drive cable from the external diskette drive 1.

3. Unscrew the large end of the drive cable from the parallel port on the rear of the computer 2.

Versatile Battery Pack

The primary battery pack is a multifunctional feature of the computer. In addition to providing portable power, it

Creates a comfortable tilt for working at the keyboard. Fold

■

the battery pack back and under the computer. Provides a cover for the rear connectors. Place the battery pack

■

in a straight position while the computer is lying flat.

Taking a Look at the Computer

1-9

chapter

USING THE KEYBOARD

Using the Pointing Device

The built-in TouchPad functions with any software that supports a Microsoft-compatible mouse.

NOTE: If you are using software that does not support a

Microsoft-compatible mouse, select Advanced Options in Computer Setup, then select the Disable Multiple Pointing Devices check box. For more information on running Computer Setup, please refer to Chapter 14.

Identifying Keyboard Components

àDevice

1 TouchPad 3 Right-click button 2 Left-click button

Using the Keyboard 2-1

Navigating with the TouchPad

TouchPad Procedures

Task Procedure

Move the mouse pointer Move your finger directionally

Increase or decrease cursor speed Increase or decrease finger speed

Right-, left-, or double-click Press the right- or left-click button as

Highlight an item* Press down on the TouchPad as

Select text or an object* Position the mouse pointer over the

Activate a selection* Position the mouse pointer over the

Select, then drag and drop an item* Press down on the TouchPad as

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

across the TouchPad surface.

you would the corresponding click button on an external mouse.

you move the mouse pointer over the item.

highlighted text or object, then quickly tap the TouchPad once.

selection, then quickly tap the 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.

you move the mouse pointer over the item, then drag the item to the new location. To drop the item, release the pressure.

Setting TouchPad Preferences

To access all TouchPad features and settings including mouse trails, cursor speed, double-click pace, and Windows 98 single-click mode, select Start Panel

àMouse.

2-2 Using the Keyboard

à SettingsàControl

Easy Access Buttons

The Easy Access Buttons located at the top of your keyboard provide quick access to the Internet. Before using these buttons, you must have Internet service.

The Easy Access Buttons are programmed to do the following:

Easy Access Buttons

Component Function

To use the Easy Access Buttons

n You must be connected to the Internet. Until you set up

your Internet Service Provider (ISP), each Easy Access Button will launch the Compaq Internet Setup process.

n You do not have to be connected to your ISP to add,

change, or delete schemes.

n You can also connect an external Compaq keyboard to the

computer. When an external Compaq keyboard that has seven or eight Internet buttons is connected to your computer, the first four buttons on the external keyboard will automatically default to the Easy Access Buttons.

Information —Direct link to Compaq Armada mobile user information for quick answers to your computer questions.

Home—Internet start point. Connects to a personalized Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information.

Search—Opens the AltaVista search engine website which helps you locate information on the Internet.

Email—Provides one-touch access to your default Email application for sending and reading your Email.

Using the Keyboard 2-3

Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes

Schemes are a collection of up to four button assignments that you define. You can add additional schemes so that the buttons will perform different functions depending on which scheme is currently selected. There is no limit to the number of schemes that can be added, but the buttons will only work for the scheme that is currently selected.

To add a new scheme:

1. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons icon located on the Windows Taskbar OR Click Start Keyboard

2. Click the Add button.

3. In the scheme box, type the name of the scheme to be added.

4. In the Button Name box, type the new name for the button being assigned.

5. In the Button Assignment box, type the name for the button being assigned.

6. In the Button Assignment box, enter the item to which you are assigning the button. To enter a button assignment

n Type the file path or website address in the Button

Assignment box.

n Use standard Windows procedures to copy a file path or

website address elsewhere, then paste it onto the Button Assignment box.

à Settings à Control Panel à double-click

à click the Easy Access Buttons tab.

n Select the browse button, then double-click the item.

When the item displays in the File name box, select OK.

7. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each of the Easy Access Buttons you want to include in the new scheme.

8. Select the Apply or OK button.

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Changing Easy Access Buttons Schemes

To select a different scheme:

1. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons icon located on the Windows Taskbar OR Click Start Keyboard

2. In the Scheme drop-down list in the scheme box, select the scheme that contains the button name or assignment being changed.

3. In the Button name column, select the icon of the button being changed.

4. To change the button name—select the Edit button beside the Button Name box, then type the new name into the Button Name box.

5. To change the button assignment—Enter the item to which you are assigning the button in the Button Assignment box. to enter a button assignment

n Type the file path or website address in the Button

Assignment box.

n Use standard Windows procedures to copy a file path or

website address elsewhere, then paste it onto the Button Assignment box.

à Settings à Control Panel à double-click

à click the Easy Access Buttons tab.

n Select the browse button, then double-click the item.

When the item displays in the File name box, select OK.

6. Select the Apply or OK button.

Using the Keyboard 2-5

Deleting Easy Access Buttons Schemes

NOTE: The default schemes can not be deleted. Only the

schemes defined by you can be deleted. To delete a scheme:

1. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons icon located on the Windows Taskbar OR Click Start Keyboard

à Settings à Control Panel à double-click

à click the Easy Access Buttons tab.

2. In the Scheme drop-down list box, select the name of the scheme you want to delete.

NOTE: Schemes must be deleted one at a time.

3. Click the Delete button.

4. Click OK.

Programming the External Keyboard Internet Buttons

If a Compaq external keyboard with seven or eight Internet buttons is connect to your computer, the first four Internet buttons automatically default to the Easy Access Buttons schemes. You can program the remaining external keyboard Internet buttons or change the Easy Access Buttons to match the first four Internet buttons on the external keyboard.

To program the remaining external keyboard Internet buttons:

1. Double-click the Easy Access Button icon located on the Windows Taskbar OR Click Start Keyboard

à Settings à Control Panel à double-click

à click the Easy Access Buttons tab.

2. Click Internal and select the type of external keyboard you have connected to the computer.

3. Click on Add, then enter the name of the filenames, programs, or websites you want assigned to the remaining buttons on the external keyboard.

4. Click Apply.

To change the Easy Access Buttons on the computer to match the first four button schemes on the External keyboard:

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1. Double-click the Easy Access Button icon located on the Windows Taskbar OR Click Start Keyboard

à Settings à Control Panel à double-click

à click the Easy Access Buttons tab.

2. Click Internal.

3. Click on Add, then enter the name of the filenames, programs, or websites you want assigned to the four Easy Access Buttons.

4. Click Apply. The Easy Access buttons on the computer are programmed to be the same as the first four buttons on the external keyboard.

Using Hotkeys

Hotkeys are preset combinations of the Fn key 1 plus a second key that take you to frequently used system functions. The icons on the function keys

n To use hotkeys on an external keyboard which does not

have an

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

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

Fn+F3 hotkeys, press Scroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 .

(F1-F10) 2 represent these functions.

NOTE: The Fn+F6 (Initiate Quick Controls) hotkeys cannot be

used on an external keyboard connected through a USB connector.

n To close a window opened with hotkeys, use standard

Windows procedures or press the hotkeys again.

Using the Keyboard 2-7

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

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.

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.

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

external display and disable MultiMonitor.

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

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

Adjusting System Volume

n To adjust system volume with an onscreen slide button or

with the keyboard arrow keys, press

n To mute or restore volume

n Press Fn+F5+M or n 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

11.

n To initiate Quick Controls manually, press Fn+F6. n 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 2-9

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.

n To select a preset battery conservation level, choose

among

n High—Maximizes running time from a single charge. n Medium—Balances system performance with running

time.

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

n For information about the Custom level, refer to “Using

Power Preferences” in Chapter 3.

Viewing Battery Charge Status

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

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

corresponding battery icon.

n A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that

the battery pack in that location is charging.

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.

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Stretching Text

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

Fn+T to toggle the image between Text

Stretch, which 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.

Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol

Your computer can generate the Eurocurrency symbol when pressing the

Alt Gr+4, 5, e, or u key combinations. The key

combination for your computer is dependent on the keyboard for your country and the keyboard language settings in the operating system. On keyboards without the graphics) key, use the

Alt key to the right of the spacebar.

Alt Gr (alternate

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

Toggling the Keypad On and Off

n n To convert the embedded numeric keypad section 1 of the

computer keyboard to a numeric keypad, press

Fn+Num Lk

n When the embedded numeric keypad is enabled, the

characters upper-right on the keypad keys are active and the Num Lk light 3 is on.

n To disable the embedded numeric keypad, toggle

Fn+Num Lk.

n The embedded numeric keypad cannot be enabled while

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

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Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys

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

n Press and hold Fn to type in lowercase. n Press and hold Fn+Shift to type in uppercase.

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 blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.

n To change the language, press F2 . n For navigation instructions, press F1 .

2. Select Advanced

àDevice Options, then press Enter.

3. Toggle the field beside Num Lock State at Boot to On, then press

F10 .

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

Enter.

àSave Changes and Exit,

5. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press

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F10 when the

F10 .

To disable the embedded numeric keypad at start up, repeat the above procedure with the Num Lock State at Boot field toggled Off.

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad can be enabled or

disabled with

Fn+Num Lk in either startup state.

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chapter

ANAGING POWER

Selecting a Power Source

WARNING:

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.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric

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Selecting a Power Source

Task Recommended Power Source

Charged battery pack inserted into

Work within installed software applications

Charge a battery pack in the computer

Calibrate a battery pack External power supplied through

Modify system software External power supplied through the AC Adapter

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the computer

External power supplied through

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AC Adapter

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Optional docking base

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Optional Automobile Power

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Adapter/Charger or Optional Aircraft Power Adapter

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External power supplied through

AC Adapter

■

Optional docking base

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Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger

■

AC Adapter

■

Optional docking base

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Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work

You will observe the power button , Suspend button ,

key !, and the power/suspend light as you turn the computer on or off or place it in

■

Suspend,

Suspend (Standby)

called

Standby

Hibernation.

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 are leaving your work, consider:

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 press the suspend button. A fully charged battery pack can support Suspend (Standby) for up to a week, but frequent charging and discharging may shorten battery pack life.

If the computer will be disconnected from external power for more than two weeks

—To extend the useful life of the battery pack, shut down the computer, then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry place.

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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). A fully charged battery pack supports Hibernation indefinitely.

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work

Task Procedure Result

Turn the computer on Press power button. Power/suspend* light turns

on.

Operating system loads.

Turn the computer off Click StartÆShut Down. Power/suspend* light turns

off.

Operating system closes and turns off all power.

Computer turns off.

Press suspend

Initiate Suspend*

Exit Suspend*

Initiate Hibernation Press

Restore from Hibernation Press power button. Power/suspend* light turns

*In Windows 98 the term Standby replaces the term Suspend.

**In Windows 98 the term

■

button.**

Select Standby

■

(Windows 98 only) on the Shut Down menu.

Press suspend

■

button.**

Press power button.

■

Fn +

button.**

sleep button

suspend

replaces the term

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.

on.

System beeps once.

Your work returns to the screen.

suspend button.

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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  blinks.

■

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

■

enter a

critical

condition,

If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in

■

Suspend (Standby)

initiates Hibernation. Hibernation is enabled by default.

If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in

■

Suspend (Standby)

power/suspend light blinks. The computer remains

briefly

unsaved work is lost.

low-battery condition. In a

—The computer beeps twice, then

—The computer beeps twice, and the

in Suspend (Standby), then shuts down and your

critical

low-battery

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Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

If external power is available, do one of the following

■

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC

■

Adapter. Dock the computer and mobile expansion unit in a docking

■

base that is connected to external power. Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into

■

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

Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power

■

connector 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—

hut down the computer, then remove the discharged battery

pack and insert a charged battery pack.

■

If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is available

Press

■

—

suspend button to initiate Hibernation

Save your work,

—

Save your work, then shut down the computer.

■

Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition

Press the power button. If the computer does not have enough power to restore your work,

1. Press

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

3. Press the power button.

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Ctrl+Alt+Del

external power.

to abort the restoration.

Charging a Battery Pack

When a battery pack is installed in the computer or an optional Battery Charger or docking base, the battery pack is charged 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 from an

■

external power source.

NOTE:

An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be used to

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.

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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.

■

Before charging a new battery pack or a battery pack that

■

has not been used for 2 weeks or more, calibrate the new battery pack or check the calibration on the unused battery pack.

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 the primary battery pack.

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

■

pack, press the button on the battery pack. Each battery charge level light represents a percentage of a full

■

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

Using the Battery Status Tab

To access the Battery Status tab, select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆpower icon (named Power, Power Management, Compaq Power Properties, or Power Options, depending on your operating system)ÆBattery Status tab.

To display the location of a listed battery, select the

■

corresponding battery icon. A lightning bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the

■

battery pack in that location is charging.

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Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon

The battery meter icon, called the power meter icon in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, indicates 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

■

PanelÆPowerÆBattery Status tab, then select the Show Battery Meter on the Taskbar check box.

In Windows 98

■

PanelÆPower ManagementÆPower Meter tab, then select the Show Power Meter on the Taskbar check box.

In Windows NT 4.0

■

taskbar by default. In addition, you can select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq Power PropertiesÆAdvanced tab.

In Windows 2000 Professional

■

StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower OptionsÆPower Meter tab, then select the Show Battery Meter on the Taskbar check box.

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

select StartÆSettingsÆControl

select StartÆ SettingsÆControl

the battery meter icon displays in the

select

In Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Professional

Task Procedure

View the total battery power remaining in the system.

Enable/disable an on-screen critical lowbattery warning.

Access the Power tab in the Power Properties window.

Open battery meter in a popup window. Double-click the icon.

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



Rest the cursor over the icon.

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

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

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

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Enter.

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In Windows NT 4.0

Task Procedure

View the total battery power remaining in the system.

Open the Compaq Power Properties window.



Rest the cursor over the icon.

Double-click or right-click the icon.

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab

The power tab, called the power meter tab in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, is available in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Professional.

To access the tab

■

In Windows 95

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel

PowerÆPower tab.

In Windows 98

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel

Power ManagementÆPower Meter tab.

In Windows 2000 Professional

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower OptionsÆPower 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 check box.

To view the percent of total power remaining in each battery

■

pack in the system, select the Show the Status of All Batteries check box.

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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.

Check the calibration of a used battery pack periodically

■

and whenever battery charge displays seem inaccurate.

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 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 in the background as you use the computer or overnight.

CAUTION:

remains connected to AC power throughout a calibration.

To prevent loss of work, ensure that the computer

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Running a Calibration

To check the calibration of a battery pack—

Attach the battery pack to the computer or insert a battery pack into the MultiBay of the mobile expansion unit. If you insert the battery pack into the expansion unit's MultiBay, connect the computer and expansion unit system to external power.

To calibrate a battery pack—

Attach the battery pack to the computer. Then connect the computer to external power with the AC Adapter or dock the computer and mobile expansion unit in a docking base that is connected to external power

2. Access the Battery Calibration tab.

In Windows 95

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl

PanelÆPowerÆCompaq Power tab.

In Windows 98

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl

PanelÆPower ManagementÆCompaq Power tab.

In Windows NT 4.0

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl

PanelÆCompaq Power PropertiesÆCompaq Power tab.

In Windows 2000 Professional

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower OptionsÆCompaq Power tab.

3. Select the battery to be calibrated. If the battery needs to be calibrated, the Calibrate button will be displayed.

4. Click the Calibrate button to start calibration.

Once the calibration utility starts, you can close the Power Options Properties dialog box and monitor the progress of the calibration through the icon in the system tray.

Stopping a Calibration

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

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Changing the Primary Battery Pack

The primary battery pack is the battery pack attached to the computer.

NOTE:

For information on using a battery pack in the mobile

expansion unit MultiBay, refer to Chapter 5.

CAUTION:

Hibernation or shut down power before removing or installing the battery pack. Failure to do so will result in loss of information.

WARNING:

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.

If the computer is on, you must initiate

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage

Removing the Primary Battery Pack

1. If the computer is on, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer.

2. Turn the computer bottom side up and tilt the battery pack so it lies flat (covering all ports on the rear of the computer).

3. Slide in the two battery latches toward each other.

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4. Rotate the battery pack 90 degrees , and lift up the battery pack from the computer .

Installing the Primary Battery Pack

1. If the computer is on, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer.

2. Turn the computer bottom side up.

3. Slide in the two battery latches toward each other.

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4. Push the battery pack onto the computer until the contacts connect , and rotate the battery pack 90 degrees toward the back of the computer .

5. Slide the two battery latches out (away from each other) !.

Storing the Battery Pack

CAUTION:

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 two 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.

To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not

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Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures

Storage Time Temperature Range°F Temperature Range

°C

Less than 1 month 32°–122° 0°–50° No more than 3

months Unlimited 32°– 86° 0°–30°

32°–104° 0°–40°

Using 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 the running time from a battery pack.

By decreasing power to unused components and functions,

■

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

Many power preferences are

A timeout is the period of inactivity before the system initiates

■

timeout

settings.

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 computerinitiated 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.

For additional power options, refer to your operating system documentation. For a summary of battery conservation settings that extend the running time from a single charge, refer to “Conserving Battery Power” later in this chapter.

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

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Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

Preferences Procedure from Control Panel

Select a preset level of power use that applies whenever the computer is running on a battery pack.

A battery conservation level

NOTE:

can also be displayed and selected with the

Fn+F7

hotkeys.

Create a level of power use that applies settings for the following whenever the computer is running on a battery pack:

Suspend timeout

■

System idle timeout

■

Processor speed

■

Screen brightness

■

Screen save

■

In Windows NT, create a general level of power use that applies whenever the computer is running on external AC power. You can enter settings for

Screen save timeout

■

Hard drive timeout

■

Energy-saving monitor timeout

■

Enable/disable low-battery warning beeps.

Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)ÆBattery Conservation Settings tab, then select a conservation level:

High provides maximum battery conservation.

■

Medium balances battery conservation and

■

system performance. None (drain) results in maximum battery drain

■

because battery conservation is turned off. Recommended only for discharging the battery pack.

Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)ÆBattery Conservation Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter your preferences.

Although a battery conservation level can be

NOTE:

displayed and selected with the

Fn+F7

Custom level preferences must be entered on the Battery Conservation Settings tab.

1. Select Compaq PowerÆAC Energy Saver tab.

2. Select the AC Energy Saver On 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 check box.

You will not be logged off a network when

NOTE:

the monitor enters low-power mode.

Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)ÆBattery Conservation Settings tab, then check the box to turn beeps on or uncheck the box to turn beeps off.

hotkeys,

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Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

Continue

Preferences Procedure from Control Panel

Set Hibernation timeout. Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)

Hibernation tab, then select a timeout from the

Timeout drop-down list.

This setting does not affect system -initiated

NOTE:

Hibernation during a critical low-battery condition.

Exit Suspend after a user-selected timeout.

Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend.

In Windows 95, turn off power to an optional PC Card modem.

Change location of Hibernation file. Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)

Enable/Disable Hibernation. Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)

Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)

Resume Timer tab. Select the Enabled check

box, then select a date from the Date drop -down list and a time from the Time drop -down list.

Select Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT)

Hibernation tab, then select Standby in the

Timeout drop-down list.

Select PowerÆPC Card Modems tab, then select Turn Off Power to PC Card Modem When Not in Use check box.

Hibernation tab, then select the new location

from the Drive for Hibernation File drop -down list.

Hibernation tab, then check the box to enable

Hibernation or uncheck the box to disable Hibernation.

CAUTION:

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

If the computer reaches a critical

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Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional

To access most power settings

—Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower Management (or Power Options for Windows 2000 Professional). For information about setting all Power Management settings except the following, refer to your Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional documentation.

CAUTION:

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

To enable or disable hibernation

If the computer reaches a critical low-battery

—Select the hibernation tab, then check the box to enable Hibernation or uncheck the box to disable Hibernation.

To set a screen brightness level that applies when the computer is running on a battery pack

—Select Power Management (or Power Options for Windows 2000 Professional)ÆBattery 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 options you formerly accessed in Power Properties in the Windows 98 Power Management Properties window or the Windows 2000 Professional Power Options window. However, in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional

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

■

The preferences you formerly set on the Resume Timer tab

■

hotkeys open the Power Schemes window.

Fn+F7

can be set at StartÆProgramsÆAccessoriesÆSystem ToolsÆScheduled Tasks.

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Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off

When using the computer with the mobile expansion unit, auto insert notification runs a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on insertion in the expansion unit MultiBay, but drains power and prevents system-initiated Suspend (Standby). To turn off auto insert notification:

In Windows 95 or Windows 98

■

select StartÆSettings Control PanelÆSystemÆDevice ManagerÆCD-ROM Properties. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.

In Windows NT 4.0

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Conservation Settings tab. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.

To turn on auto insert notification, access the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box as instructed above, then select the check box.

Changing the Processor Performance Mode (Available on Select Models)

Computer models that provide Intel Pentium III with SpeedStep technology allows you to enable an automatic change in processor speed when the power source changes between AC power and battery power.

Æ Æ

The SpeedStep technology offers two preset performance modes:

■

In Maximum Performance mode,

the processor runs at full

speed to provide maximum performance.

■

In Battery Optimized mode,

the processor runs at a reduced speed to provide optimal balance between energy conservation and performance.

The computer can run in either performance mode while it is running on AC power or on battery power.

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Changing Performance Modes

Before the performance mode changes from Battery Optimized to Maximum Performance mode in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

—You are prompted to restart the computer. The restart selection on the prompt restarts the computer and returns your work to the screen.

It is not necessary to restart the computer to change from

Battery Optimized to Maximum Performance mode in

■

Windows 98 or from Maximum Performance to Battery Optimized mode in any

■

operating system.

Combining Performance Modes with Other Power Settings

The SpeedStep technology performance modes are independent of all other power settings available on the computer except the Custom processor speed settings available in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 only

Custom processor speed settings can be set by selecting

■

—

StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower or Compaq Power PropertiesÆBattery Conservation Settings tabÆCustom.

The Custom processor speed applies any time the computer is

■

running on battery power.

Setting SpeedStep Preferences

If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they

NOTE:

may be disabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon, refer to Chapter 14 in this guide.

Using the SpeedStep Window

To open the SpeedStep window from the desktop

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0,

■

StartÆProgramsÆIntel SpeedStep technology.

In Windows 98,

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl

PanelÆPower MangementÆIntel SpeedStep technology tab.

select

—

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Setting SpeedStep Preferences

Preference Procedure

Assign a performance mode that applies any time the computer is running on battery power.

Assign a performance mode that applies any time the computer is running on AC power.

Set the computer to change between the assigned power modes whenever the power source changes.

Set the computer to prompt for confirmation before initiating a performance mode change.

Set the computer to remain in the same performance mode even if the power source changes.

Turn off the audible alert of a performance mode change.

Set the computer to change automatically between Maximum Performance mode while running on AC power and Battery Optimized mode while running on battery power

and

Disable all settings in the main SpeedStep window.

Select a performance mode from the drop-down list under Running on Batteries, then select OK.

Select a performance mode from the drop-down list under Plugged In, then select OK.

Select the checkbox for Automatically Change Performance When the Power Source Changes, then select OK.

1. Select the checkbox for Automatically Change Performance When the Power Source Changes.

2. Select the checkbox for Ask me Before Automatically Changing Performance.

3. Select OK.

Select the same performance mode from the drop-down lists for Running on Batteries and Plugged In, then select OK.

Select the Advanced button, then:

1. Select the checkbox for Disable Audio Notification When Performance Changes.

2. Select OK in the Advanced window.

3. Select OK or Apply in the main SpeedStep window.

Select the Advanced button, then.

1. Select the checkbox for Disable Intel SpeedStep Technology Control.

2. Select OK in the Advanced window.

3. Select OK or Apply in the main SpeedStep window.

Continued

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Setting SpeedStep Preferences

Continued

Preference Procedure

Enable all settings in the main SpeedStep window.

Remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar.

Select the Advanced button, then:

1. Clear the checkbox for Disable

2. Select OK in the Advanced

3. Select OK or Apply in the main

NOTE:

may be necessary to restart the computer after completing this procedure.

Select the Advanced button, then:

1. Select the checkbox for

2. Select OK in the Advanced

3. Select OK or Apply in the main

Using the SpeedStep Icon

Intel SpeedStep Technology Control.

window.

SpeedStep window..

Under some circumstances, it

Remove Icon from Taskbar.

window.

SpeedStep window.

The SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by default and changes to indicate whether the computer is running in Maximum Performance or Battery Optimized mode. The icon can also be used for the following tasks:

SpeedStep Icon Tasks

Task Procedure

Display current performance mode.

Open the SpeedStep window. Double-click the icon. Change the current performance

mode.

Rest the pointer over the icon.

Right-click the icon, then select a performance mode with the up or down arrow key.

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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.

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Use the

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brightness as you work. Run the computer on external power while formatting

■

a diskette. When using the computer with the mobile expansion unit and

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a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is in the system, select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆSystemÆDevice ManagerÆCD-ROM properties, then clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95

Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower. Then:

■

Fn+F10

hotkeys to quickly raise and lower display

On the Battery Conservation Settings tab, select the High or

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Custom battery conservation level. If Custom is selected, enter lower settings.

On the Disk Drives tab, set a low When Powered by

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Batteries timeout for the disk drive. If you are using a PC Card modem, select the PC Card

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Modems tab, then click the Turn Off PC Card Modems When Not in Use check box.

If Infrared Monitor is enabled, select StartÆSettingsÆControl

■

PanelÆInfraredÆOptions tab, then clear the Search for and Provide Status for Devices in range check box.

IMPORTANT:

You cannot establish an infrared link while this check box is cleared. For more information about infrared, refer to Chapter 10.

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Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98

Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower

■

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

Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower

■

ManagementÆBattery Conservation Settings. Then select a low screen brightness.

Choose the Infrared icon in the task bar, select the Options tab,

■

then clear the Search for and Provide Status for Devices in Range check box.

IMPORTANT:

You cannot establish an infrared link while this check box is cleared. For more information about infrared, refer to Chapter 10.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0

Select the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq Power PropertiesÆBattery Conservation Settings tab, then select the High or Custom conservation level. If Custom is selected, enter lower settings.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 2000 Professional

Select the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower OptionsÆBattery Conservation Settings tab, then select the High or Custom conservation level. If Custom is selected, enter lower settings.

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PGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

Memory

Managing Random Access Memory (RAM)

To view the amount of existing random access memory (RAM) in the system

■

In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional

Diagnostics.

■

In Windows NT 4.0

ToolsÆCompaq Diagnostics.

You can increase RAM with optional memory expansion boards. 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.

select StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq

select StartÆProgramsÆ Administrative

When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional manage 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 a hibernation file

■

In Windows

■

PanelÆPowerÆHibernation tab. In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl

■

PanelÆPower ManagementÆHibernation tab.

95 select StartÆSettingsÆControl

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In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆSettingsÆControl

■

PanelÆCompaq Power PropertiesÆHibernation tab. In Windows 2000 Professional select

■

StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower OptionsÆHibernation tab.

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

■

My ComputerÆright-click your hard driveÆProperties.

Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board

The memory compartment and the real time

Failure to unplug the power cord and remove

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage

NOTE:

clock battery compartment are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the computer. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a Compaq authorized service provider.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

electronic components. Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you are properly grounded. For more information, refer to Appendix C, Electrostatic Discharge.

There is only one memory expansion slot in the computer. Before upgrading memory, you must remove the memory board that came with the computer.

1. Shut down the computer.

NOTE:

To ensure that the computer is not in hibernation, turn

the computer on, then shut it down.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

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

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4. Gently press down on each of the three tabs along the top edge of the keyboard

, then lift along the top edge to raise the



keyboard at a 45-degree angle from the computer .

5. If applicable, turn back the memory insulator.

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

All memory expansion boards supported by the

computer are keyed (notched) to ensure correct positioning.

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

11. Replace the memory insulator, if applicable.

12. Replace the keyboard by gently pressing down on the top of the keyboard until it clicks into place.

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Hard Drives

To prevent damage to the computer and drive and

NOTE:

CAUTION:

loss of information, turn off the computer before removing or inserting the hard drive. Do not remove or insert the drive while the computer is turned on, in Suspend (Standby), or in Hibernation.

Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching the hard drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Appendix C, Electrostatic Discharge.

The primary hard drive cannot be used in the mobile expansion unit MultiBay. For information on using hard drives in the mobile expansion unit MultiBay, refer to Chapter 6.

Removing the Primary Hard Drive

1. If the computer is on, save your work and shut down the computer.

NOTE:

computer on, then shut it down.

To ensure that the computer is not in hibernation, turn the

2. Turn the computer bottom side up, and remove the hard drive screw .

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3. Pull up on the drive's front bezel , and slide the hard drive from the bay

Inserting the Primary Hard Drive

1. If the computer is on, save your work and shut down the computer.

NOTE:

If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button, then shut it down.

2. Turn the computer bottom side up.

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3. Slide the hard drive into the bay until the connector is seated , then push the drive's front bezel down to secure the



drive .

4. Insert the hard drive screw into the computer !.

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Caring for Drives

CAUTION:

To prevent loss of work and/or damage to the

computer or a drive:

Shut down the computer before removing or inserting a

■

hard drive. Do not remove or insert a hard drive while the computer is on, in Suspend (Standby), or in Hibernation. If you are not certain whether the computer is off or 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 or CD-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.

Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot

When the computer is attached to the mobile expansion unit and 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:

start up and operate properly. The computer can start from

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A bootable device contains files needed by the computer to

Any bootable hard drive in the computer or diskette in the

■

external diskette drive. Any bootable diskette (but not a SuperDisk LS-120 drive

■

diskette) or hard drive in a docking base. Any bootable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM in a docking base.

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

1. External diskette drive 3. Mobile expansion unit diskette drive bay

2. Computer hard drive

4. Mobile expansion unit MultiBay

bay

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

Enter.

3. Toggle the MultiBoot field to Enable.

4. Toggle the Boot Order fields to the boot sequence you prefer.

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

F10

press

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 in the diskette drive bay of the mobile expansion unit if a non-bootable diskette is in the external diskette drive connected to the computer.

IMPORTANT:

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

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Docking Devices

The mobile expansion unit is available on select models and can be purchased as an upgrade for other models.

In addition to the mobile expansion unit, the computer can also be used with other compatible Compaq docking devices. The computer must be docked in the mobile expansion unit before docking the entire system to a docking device. For more information on the individual docking solutions, contact your local authorized Compaq reseller or provider.

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OBILE EXPANSION UNIT

AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS

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Security Features

Security features are available on some models of the mobile expansion unit.

Using the Security Cable Slot

A security cable slot helps protect the system from theft. Use a security cable, purchased from a Compaq authorized reseller worldwide, and loop it around the object to be secured. Pull the lock through the cable loop and insert the cable into the slot on the mobile expansion unit. If the cable has a key, use it to lock and unlock the cable.

)

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Using the Security Selection Switch

A security selection switch on the bottom side of the mobile expansion unit prevents the removal of the computer from the mobile expansion unit while the system (computer and mobile expansion unit) is docked in an Armada EM Series docking base. To engage the lock:

1. Ensure that the computer and mobile expansion unit are connected.

2. On the bottom side of the mobile expansion unit, slide the security selection switch to the locked icon position.

3. Dock the computer and mobile expansion unit system in the Armada EM Series docking base (refer to the installation guide that comes with the docking base for docking instructions).

To disengage the lock, eject the computer and mobile expansion unit system from the Armada EM Series docking base. Slide the security selection switch on the mobile expansion unit to the unlocked icon position.

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Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)

Connecting the Computer

To connect the computer to the mobile expansion unit:

1. Close computer display

2. Align the tabs in front of the computer with the computer tabs on the mobile expansion unit ➊. Lower the computer onto the expansion connector ➋ and snap into place.

NOTE:

the computer and the mobile expansion unit are connected.

Firmly press down on the rear of the computer to ensure

3. Slide the display latch ➊ to open the computer ➋.

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Disconnecting the Computer

To disconnect the computer from the mobile expansion unit, follow these steps:

1. Close the computer display.

2. On the mobile expansion unit, press the docking release button to release the expansion unit from the computer ➋.

➊

3. Lift the rear end of the computer to disconnect it from the

computer expansion connector .

4. Pull the computer away from the mobile expansion unit tabs

Docking and Undocking to a Compatible Docking Device

Your computer must be attached to the mobile expansion unit before the system can be docked to another docking device. Docking the system to the docking device provides a permanent desktop workstation. Consult the docking device installation and operations guide or your Compaq authorized dealer for more information about docking and undocking.

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Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)

Turning Equipment On and Off

When the computer and mobile expansion unit are connected, turn the equipment on and off using the power button on the computer.

If the computer and the mobile expansion unit are docked to a docking device, follow the instructions in the docking device guide for turning equipment on and off.

Connecting the AC Adapter

shock, fire, or damage to your 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.

WARNING:

damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

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To connect the AC Adapter, do the following:

1. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the left

side of the mobile expansion unit ➊.

2. Connect the AC power cord to the adapter .

3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet !.

Connecting External Devices

To connect devices to the mobile expansion unit:

1. Turn off power to the computer, expansion unit, and all

devices.

2. Connect external devices to the rear connectors on the

expansion unit and turn on power to all devices.

NOTE:

require you to install a software driver. Refer to the documentation included with the device for details.

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Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)

To complete the device connections, some manufacturers

Operating External Devices

To ensure that devices connected to the expansion base are activated, follow the guidelines below.

When adding a device to or removing a device from the

■

expansion unit, turn off power to the computer, expansion unit, and applicable devices before connecting or disconnecting the computer.

When the computer is connected to the mobile expansion unit,

■

be sure all attached devices are turned on, then turn on power to the computer.

Drive Devices

The mobile expansion unit supports a second hard drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, or extra battery pack in the MultiBay on the front right side of the unit. In addition, it supports a diskette drive in the Diskette Drive Bay on the front left side of the unit.

Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic

IMPORTANT:

CAUTION:

components. Before touching a MultiBay device or diskette drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Appendix C, Electrostatic Discharge.

If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 preinstalled by Compaq, you do not need to turn off the computer before removing a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, hard drive, or battery pack from the mobile expansion unit. If you installed Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 that you purchased separately, you must obtain additional software from Compaq to support removing these drives while the computer is on or in Suspend (Standby). For more information about the software, refer to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

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Drives Support

Bay Device Bay Location

Insert/Remove Drive While Computer Is

Hard Drive Computer hard drive bay

or Mobile expansion unit MultiBay

Diskette Drive External diskette drive

or Mobile expansion unit diskette drive bay

CD-ROM Drive Mobile expansion unit

MultiBay

DVD-ROM Drive Mobile expansion unit

MultiBay

SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Mobile expansion unit

MultiBay

Extra Battery Pack Mobile expansion unit

MultiBay

Off

On, Suspend, or Off

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Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)

Removing a MultiBay Device

To remove a device from the MultiBay in the mobile expansion unit:

1. If the MultiBay device is a drive, remove any DVD, CD, or diskette disc from it.

2. Slide forward the MultiBay release latch the mobile expansion unit.

3. Pull the MultiBay device from the MultiBay .

on the right side of



Inserting a MultiBay Device

To insert a device into the MultiBay in the mobile expansion unit, be sure the drive connector is facing in, then slide the MultiBay device into the MultiBay until the connector is seated.

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Removing the Diskette Drive from the Diskette Drive Bay

To remove the diskette drive from the Diskette Drive Bay in the mobile expansion unit:

1. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

2. Slide forward the diskette drive release latch .

3. Slide the diskette drive from the bay .

Inserting the Diskette Drive into the Diskette Drive Bay

To insert the diskette drive into the Diskette Drive Bay in the mobile expansion unit:

1. Remove the drive connector cord from the external diskette drive that came with the computer.

2. With the drive connector facing in, slide the diskette drive into the Diskette Drive Bay until the connector is seated.

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USING AN INTERNAL MODEM (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS)

Connecting the Modem Cable

The Compaq internal modem must be connected to a standard (analog) telephone line.

IMPORTANT: Immediately disconnect an accidental connection to

a digital line, such as an office PBX line.

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

IMPORTANT : The network and modem cables may contain

noise suppression circuitry near one end of the cable. This circuitry prevents interference with TV and radio reception. Orient the cable so that the noise suppression circuitry is closest to the computer.

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.

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

Using an Internal Modem (available on select models) 6-1

Selecting Communications Software

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

àPrograms. Then,

n For terminal emulation and data transfer

n In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0,

select Accessories

n In Windows 2000 Professional, select

Accessories

n For fax emulation and transfer

n In Windows 95, select AccessoriesàFaxàCompose

àHyperTerminal.

àCommunicationsàHyperTerminal.

New Fax.

n In Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000

Professional, select RingCentral Fax.

Configuring the Modem

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

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NOTE: If you have problems connecting to the network or

operating the modem/NIC card, you may need to update or reinstall the modem or LAN drivers. Refer to Chapter 7 for instructions.

Recommended Settings

n Model—

n Select StartàSettingsàControl PanelàModem or n Enter the initialization string

AT&F1&D2&C1E0V1S0=0.

n COM port settings—Refer to Appendix D. n Fax class—Select 1. n Parity—Select NONE. n Word length—Select 8. n Stop bits—Select 1. n Hardware flow control—Select RTS/CTS. n Speed—Select the highest transmission speed or baud rate.

n 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.

n The internal modem supports

 Standard analog modem communication protocols

(for speeds up to 33.6 Kbps).

 ITU-compatible V.90 and K56Flex protocols (for

higher speeds).

n The V.90 and K56Flex protocols allow faster

downloads only from V.90 and K56flex–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 communications software without the use of AT commands or dial modifiers.

Using an Internal Modem (available on select models) 6-3

n If you prefer to configure the modem using AT

commands, select Start

àProgramsàAccessoriesàHyperTerminal.

n To access an AT command set including dial modifiers

and instructions, go to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com/support/portables.

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 Start

àSettingsàControl PanelàPoweràPower

tab

àAdvanced button, then select the Wake Up the Computer

When the Phone Rings check box.

Using the Modem

The internal modem supports all operations described in most communications software documentation.

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

n Fax speed—Fax communication software enables the

modem to send and receive faxes at 14,400 bps.

n Installing and loading fax communication software—

n Install no more than one fax application. If more than

one fax application is installed, conflicts may occur because all fax applications use similar files.

n When some fax applications are loaded, their fax drivers

may disrupt other modem functions. If you experience problems with the modem after installing your fax application, the drive may need to be unloaded from memory. Refer to the fax application documentation for information about unloading the driver.

n Sending a Fax—

n Opening the fax application loads the application fax

driver and prepares the modem to send the fax.

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n 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.

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

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

n 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.

n 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 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. A cable adapter is provided with the computer. To obtain a different country-specific adapter(s) required for your itinerary, refer to Appendix A to contact a Compaq-authorized 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.

Using an Internal Modem (available on select models) 6-5

Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration

The internal modem is configured to meet operating approval in the country where you purchased your computer. To set the modem to comply with telecommunications standards and regulations in other countries, you must change the country selection setting.

To confirm that the modem has been approved for use by the telecommunications agency in the desired country, check the modem agency approvals label on the bottom of the computer. Or, for the most up-to-date approval information, refer to the Compaq Website at www.compaq.com.

To view the current country selection

n In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, select

Start

àSettingsàControl PanelàModemsàDialing

Properties. The current country selection is displayed in the I Am In box.

n In Windows 2000 Professional, select

Start

àSettingsàControl PanelàPhone and Modem

Options, then select the Dialing Properties tab. In the Locations list, select the location from which you are dialing, then select the Edit button. The current country selection is displayed in the Country/region box.

6-6 Using an Internal Modem (available on select models)

To change the current country selection

NOTE: If you select a country that is not supported by the

internal modem, a warning will appear. Unless you then select a supported country, the country selection will default to USA.

n In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, select

Start

àSettingsàControl PanelàModemsàDialing

Properties tab, then select the new country from the dropdown list in the I Am In box.

n In Windows 2000 Professional, click

Start

àSettingsàControl PanelàPhone and Modem

Options

àDialing Properties tab, then

1. In the Locations list, select the location from which you

are dialing.

2. Select the Edit button.

3. Select the new country from the drop -down list in the

Country/region box.

4. To save the new country selection, click Apply.

Travel Connection Checklist

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

n Check the telephone line type—The modem requires an

analog, not a digital, telephone line. A telephone line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line is probably an analog line.

n 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).

n 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.

Using an Internal Modem (available on select models) 6-7

n 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 Start

2. Select your modem, then select Properties

àSettingsàControl PanelàModems.

àConnections

tab, then clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box.

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CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (AVAILABLE ON SELECT

MODELS

An internal modem/NIC (network interface card) combination card and preinstalled modem and LAN (local area network) drivers allow you to connect the computer to a LAN.

)

Connecting the Network Cable

IMPORTANT : The network and modem cables may contain noise

suppression circuitry near one end of the cable. This circuitry prevents interference with TV and radio reception. Orient the cable so that the noise suppression circuitry is closest to the computer.

1. Plug one end of the LAN cable (may not be included with the computer) into the RJ-45 jack on the computer, and connect the other end of the cable to a network jack.

2. Connect one end of the modem cable (included with the computer) into the RJ-11 jack on the computer and the other end of the cable into a standard telephone wall jack.

3. Restart the computer, then connect to the network.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models) 7-1

Reinstalling LAN Drivers

If you have problems connecting to the network or operating the modem/NIC card, you may need to update or reinstall the modem or LAN drivers. Use the procedures in the following sections to:

n First, uninstall the currently loaded modem and LAN

drivers.

n Second, install the LAN drivers. n Third, install the modem drivers.

Updating or Reinstalling Modem and LAN Drivers in Windows 95 or Windows 98

After reinstalling the LAN and modem drivers, it is recommended that you confirm the network protocol setting.

Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)

1. Select StartàSettingsàControl Panel, then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

2. Select Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI from the list of programs.

3. Select the Add/Remove button.

4. Select Yes to confirm the removal.

5. If you are prompted to restart (reboot) the system, select No.

6. Select Intel PRO Ethernet Adapter and Software from the list of programs.

7. Select the Add/Remove button.

8. Select OK to confirm the removal.

9. Restart the computer.

7-2 Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models)

Reinstalling LAN Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)

When you start the computer after uninstalling modem and LAN drivers, the computer displays the New Hardware Found “PCI Ethernet Controller” dialog box.

1. Select the Next button in the dialog box, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until you are prompted to enter a driver location.

2. At the driver location prompt, type the path to the Intel PRO/100+ drivers:

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Network

3. Select the Next button, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until the computer copies the LAN files.

4. To complete the installation of the LAN files, select Finish.

Reinstalling Modem Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)

When you start the computer after installing LAN drivers, the computer displays the New Hardware Found “PCI Serial Controller” dialog box.

1. Select the Next button in the dialog box, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until you are prompted to enter a driver location.

2. At the driver location prompt, type the path to the Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI drivers:

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\Win9x

3. Select the Next button, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until the computer copies the modem drivers.

4. To continue, select Finish.

5. To use the modem drivers, you must restart the computer.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models) 7-3

Confirming the Network Protocol (Windows 95 or Windows 98)

To confirm the network protocol setting after reinstalling LAN drivers:

1. Select Start

àSettingsàControl Panel. Double-click

Network, then select the Configuration tab.

2. Verify that the desired protocols are included on the list of installed network components.

NOTE: For information about adding a network protocol, refer

to your operating system documentation.

Updating or Reinstalling Modem and LAN Drivers in Windows NT 4.0

IMPORTANT: To uninstall or reinstall modem or LAN drivers in

Windows NT 4.0, you must log in to Windows NT with Administrator privileges.

When installing the LAN drivers, it may be necessary to reinstall Windows NT 4.0 Networking before installing the LAN drivers.

Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers (Windows NT 4.0)

1. Select StartàSettingsàControl Panel, then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

2. Select Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI from the list of programs.

3. Select the Add/Remove button.

4. Select Yes to confirm the removal.

5. When prompted to restart the system, select No.

6. Select OK to close the Add/Remove Programs window.

7. In the Control Panel window, double-click Network, then select the Adapters tab.

8. Select Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI, then select Remove.

9. Select Yes to continue.

10. Select Yes to confirm the file removal.

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11. Restart the computer.

Reinstalling LAN Drivers and Windows NT Networking (Windows NT 4.0)

If it has become necessary to reinstall LAN drivers, you may also need to reinstall Windows NT Networking.

To determine whether you must reinstall Windows NT Networking, select Start double-click Network.

n If you are prompted to install Windows NT

Networking—Select Yes, then follow the instructions below for “Reinstalling Windows NT Networking (Windows NT 4.0).”

n If you are not prompted to install Windows NT

Networking—Go to the instructions later in this section for “Reinstalling LAN Drivers (Windows NT 4.0).”

Reinstalling Windows NT Networking (Windows NT 4.0)

àSettingsàControl Panel, then

1. Select Start

àSettingsàControl Panel, then double-click

Network.

2. At the Windows NT Networking installation prompt, select Yes.

3. Select Wired to the Network, then select the Next button.

4. Select the Select from List button.

5. Select the Have Disk button.

6. When prompted, type the path to the Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI drivers:

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Network

7. Select the OK button.

8. Select Intel PRO Adapter.

9. Select the OK button.

10. Select the Next button.

11. Select the network protocol(s) for your LAN environment, then select the Next button.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models) 7-5

12. Select the network service(s) for your LAN environment. Select the Next button, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until you are prompted to enter a drive designator.

13. When prompted, type the drive designator for your Windows NT 4.0 operating system. For example, if Windows NT 4.0 is on your hard drive, type

C: (where C: is

the designator of your hard drive).

14. Select the binding(s) for your LAN environment. Select the Next button, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until you are prompted to enter the computer name and workgroup/domain information.

15. When prompted, enter the computer name and the workgroup/domain information for your LAN environment, then select the Next button.

16. Select the Finish button.

17. Restart the computer.

Reinstalling LAN Drivers (Windows NT 4.0)

1. Select Start

àSettingsàControl Panel, then double-click

Network.

2. Select the Adapters tab

àAdd button àHave Disk button.

3. When prompted for the path to the Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI drivers, type the following, then select OK.

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Network

4. Select Intel PRO AdapteràOK.

5. Select the properties for your LAN environment, then select OK.

6. Restart the computer.

Reinstalling Modem Drivers (Windows NT 4.0)

1. Select StartàRun. In the Open box, type

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\NT40\Combo\Setup

2. Select the OK button, then select the Next button on succeeding screens until the computer copies the modem drivers.

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3. Select Finish.

4. Restart the computer.

Updating or Reinstalling Modem and LAN Drivers in Windows 2000 Professional

IMPORTANT: To uninstall or reinstall modem or LAN drivers in

Windows 2000 Professional, you must log in to Windows 2000 Professional with Administrator privileges.

To update or reinstall modem and LAN drivers:

n First, uninstall the currently loaded modem and LAN

drivers.

n Second, install or restore the LAN drivers. n Third, install or restore the modem drivers.

Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers (Windows 2000 Professional)

1. Select StartàSettingsàControl Panelàdouble-click Add/Remove Programs

2. Select Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI from the list of programs.

àChange or Remove Programs.

3. Select the Change/Remove button.

4. Select Yes to confirm the removal.

5. If you are prompted to restart the computer, select No.

Reinstalling LAN Drivers (Windows 2000 Professional)

1. Select StartàSettingsàControl Panel, then double-click System.

2. Select the Hardware tab and double-click Device Manager.

3. Double-click Network adapters, then double-click Intel PRO/100+ MiniPCI.

4. Select the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears.

5. Click Next.

Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models) 7-7

6. Select Display a List of Known Drivers for This Device so That I Can Choose a Specific Driver.

7. Click Next.

8. Select Intel PRO/100+ MiniPCI, then click Have Disk.

9. Specify the path to the new driver location, then click OK.

NOTE: The location of the preinstalled drivers is C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANMODEM\Network

10. Select Intel PRO/100+ MiniPCI, then click Next.

11. Click Yes to ignore the Update Driver Warning message.

12. Click Next.

13. Click Finish.

14. Click Close.

15. Click Yes to restart your computer.

Reinstalling Modem Drivers (Windows 2000 Professional)

1. Select StartàRun. In the Open box, type

C:\Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\Setup

2. Click OK.

3. Restart the computer.

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chapter

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 cards and 16-bit PC Cards.

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

n Install only the device drivers for your operating system. n Do not install card services, socket services, or enablers.

n In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000

Professional the operating system configures plug and play PC Cards.

n In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by

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

n First, insert the PC Card as instructed later in this

chapter.

n Then, open the CardWare window by selecting

Start

àProgramsàCardWare.

n For additional instructions, refer to the Help program

within CardWare.

Using PC Cards 8-1

Inserting or Removing a PC Card

n In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000

Professional—

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

computer beeps twice when the card is ready for use.

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

computer beeps twice when the card is removed.

n When a PC Card is in the system, the PC Card icon

displays on the taskbar.

n In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by

Compaq —

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

computer beeps three times when the card is recognized.

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

computer beeps three times when the card is removed.

n The PC Card icon displays in the taskbar whether or not

a PC Card is in the system.

8-2 Using PC Cards

Inserting a PC Card

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal

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

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

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

3. In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by Compaq only —Restart the computer if you are instructed to do so by the PC Card documentation or an on-screen prompt.

n If you are inserting a LAN, SCSI, or multifunction

PC Card, you must restart the computer.

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

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

Using PC Cards 8-3

Removing a PC Card

n First, prepare the system for the removal:

CAUTION: If the computer is on and running Windows 95,

Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional, failure to stop a PC Card before removing it may cause loss of data.

n In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000

Professional—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. :

n In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by

Compaq only —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 card.

n Second, remove the PC Card:

1. Push the PC Card eject button 1.

2. Gently grasp the card and pull it out 2.

8-4 Using PC Cards

Zoomed Video

A zoomed video PC Card promotes higher overall system performance for MPEG playback.

The computer supports Zoomed Video PC Cards under Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Professional. Windows NT 4.0 does not support Zoomed Video.

Always insert a Zoomed Video card into the bottom PC Card slot.

Using PC Cards 8-5

chapter

SING AUDIO FEATURES

Using the Internal Microphone and Stereo Speakers

The microphone  has a standard sensitivity of -50 dB and

■

supports audio input when the display is open or closed.

Using Audio Features

9-1

The speaker

■

provides audio playback for multimedia applications. When the computer is docked in the mobile expansion unit, these speakers are disabled and system sound plays through the mobile expansion unit's bass speakers.

Connecting an External Audio Device

CAUTION:

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

To prevent possible damage to an external device,

Selecting an Audio Connector

To Connect This Device Use This Jack

Stereo speakers, headphones, or headset

Single sound channel microphone

Stereo speaker/headphone jack



Microphone jack

9-2

Using Audio Features

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.

If you use a stereo microphone, only the left channel will be

■

recorded. If you use a dynamic microphone, the recommended

■

sensitivity will not be achieved.

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

Connecting a Device to the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack

WARNING:

the volume control before putting on headphones.

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/

■

To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down

headphone jack disables the computer speaker.

Using Audio Features

9-3

HP ARMADA M300 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice

CONTENTS

Top Components

Taking a Look at the Computer

Left Side Components

Right Side Components

Front Components

Rear Components

Bottom Components

External Diskette Drive

Versatile Battery Pack

USING THE KEYBOARD

Using the Pointing Device

Easy Access Buttons

Using Hotkeys

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

Selecting a Power Source

Managing Power

Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work

Managing Low-Battery Conditions

Charging a Battery Pack

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack

Calibrating a Battery Pack

Changing the Primary Battery Pack

Using Power Preferences

Setting SpeedStep Preferences

Conserving Battery Power

Memory

Upgrading Your Computer

Hard Drives

Caring for Drives

Docking Devices

Security Features

Connecting the Computer

Disconnecting the Computer

Docking and Undocking to a Compatible Docking Device

Turning Equipment On and Off

Connecting the AC Adapter

Connecting External Devices

Operating External Devices

Drive Devices

Connecting the Modem Cable

Selecting Communications Software

Configuring the Modem

Using the Modem

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally

Connecting the Network Cable

Reinstalling LAN Drivers

USING PC CARDS

Configuring a PC Card

Inserting or Removing a PC Card

Zoomed Video

Using the Internal Microphone and Stereo Speakers

Using Audio Features