Compaq N150 Series manual Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons, Before Removing or Installing Components

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Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

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

Several Armada notebook accessories, such as MultiBay options and the Armada M Series external diskette drive, are not compatible with this computer model.

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

Before Removing or Installing

Components

ÄCAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide.

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

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition May Part Number Contents Battery Packs Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the battery pack Connecting the AC Adapter and power cord Opening the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Setting Up the Software Completing Initial SetupAfter Software Setup Installing Optional ApplicationsHardware and Software Setup Look at the Computer Front ComponentsFront Components Component FunctionTop Components Top ComponentsTop Components Top Component Lights Top Component Lights Right Side Component Right Side ComponentLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsComponentFunction Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsLook at the Computer Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Using the TouchPad Keyboard and Pointing DevicesUsing Hotkeys Hotkey Quick ReferenceSwitch Display and Image Fn+F3 HotkeysInitiating Standby Fn+F4 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric KeypadDisabling the Numeric Keypad Using the Easy Access ButtonsConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Identifying the Easy Access buttons Battery Packs Charging Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery PackRemoving the battery pack Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack Removing a Media Bay device Using the Battery Quick Charge Check Calibrating the BatteryHardware Guide Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery PackDrives Caring for DrivesRemoving and Inserting the Hard Drive Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive Connecting the Optional External Diskette Drive Removing and Inserting Storage Media Inserting and Removing a DisketteInserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive Viewing the CD Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD DriveChanging the Startup Sequence Using Audio Features AudioConnecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jack Audio ComponentsAdjusting Volume Connecting to the Stereo Line-In JackConnecting an External Keyboard or Pointing Device External Device ConnectionsConnecting an External Monitor Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared EquipmentInfrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared PortConnecting USB Equipment Connecting a Modem or NIC CableHardware Guide Using the Security Slot Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Before Removing or Installing ComponentsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Removing a memory expansion board Replace the memory cover and reinstall the screws Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving EnergyAdding Wireless Devices Installing Additional Device DriversMedia Bay Devices Battery PacksUpgrading the Hard Drive Regulatory Agency Series Numbers SpecificationsAgency Series Numbers Computer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsCommunications Specifications CommunicationsTemperatures Power Requirements Power Management Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityComputer Utilities Timeout Settings Enabling Power SavingsSetting Standby Hibernation Security10-4 Index Index-2 Products Reference Library CD-ROM2-15 Modem cable internal modem models only 2-14,2-15 Safety & Comfort Guide. See Index-6 Index-7