Compaq 6500 Family manual Controlling Power, GoalAction

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Getting to Know Your Computer

Controlling Power

The Suspend/Power button not only enables you to take advantage of the built-in power saving features but also turns the notebook On and Off.

GoalAction

On/Resume	Press this button to turn the system On or resume normal operation from

	the Suspend mode.
Suspend
	Press this button to place your system in Suspend mode.
Lid Switch	Close the LCD panel to place the system into Suspend mode. If the Lid
	Switch option in System Setup is set to Desktop/CRT, closing the LCD
	panel will turn off the LCD screen and prevent the notebook from
	entering Suspend mode. This allows the notebook to function as a
	desktop computer (notebook LCD panel closed) using an external
	display, keyboard, and mouse.

Off (Windows 95 and Windows NT)

fn

+

Press the [fn]+[Suspend/Power] key combination to completely shut off your notebook from any state. If Windows is up and running, it is recommended that you always shut down the notebook computer as outlined in the Introducing Microsoft Windows user’s guide which was packaged with your notebook computer.

Off (Windows 98)

fn

+

Press the [fn]+[Suspend/Power] key combination to initiate an Off request and allow Windows 98 to shut off your notebook.

Power Button Override

Press and hold the [Suspend/Power] button for four seconds to completely shut Off your notebook computer from any state. If Windows is up and running, it is recommended that you always shut down the notebook computer as outlined in the Introducing Microsoft Windows user’s guide which was packaged with your notebook computer.

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Contents Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide June Table of Contents Configuring Your Notebook System Software & RestorationMemory Upgrades TroubleshootingAcronyms Acronyms MeaningSpecial Notices ViiViii Reference Guide Quick Setup GuideDocumentation Kit Html On-line Help Documentation KitRelated Documentation Compaq Web Sites Features Getting to Know Your ComputerComponent Description Components, Controls, and IndicatorsFront and Right Side Components Front and Right Side View Front and Left Side Components Front and Left Side View Back Components Back ViewBottom Components Bottom ViewControlling Power GoalActionUsing the Touch pad Touch padPlugging In and Turning On Touch Pad On-line HelpConnecting the Universal AC Adapter Turning on the Notebook Computer Using the Battery Preparing the Battery for UseBattery Removal and Installation Replacing the Battery8a Removing Battery 8b Removing Battery Installing the Battery 9a Installing the Battery9b Installing the Battery User Responsibility Using Your ModemCountry Select Utility How to Use Country Select More InformationInstalling Optional Software System Software & RestorationSoftware Title Software Description Installing Documentation and ApplicationsApplication Description Utilities Utility Description Make Boot DiskettesUtilities AMI Diagnostics Using AMI Diagnostics on CDSystem Software & Restoration Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette Using the Compaq QuickRestore CD QuickRestore PreparationQuickRestore Procedures System Software & Restoration System Software & Restoration System Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookRunning System Setup Updating Your Notebook Computers Configuration Menu Configurable FeaturesAlternate Key Function Helpful HintsLaunching Submenus Feature Settings Comments Main MenuAdvanced Menu \O Device Configuration SubmenuField Settings Comments EPP Enhanced Security Menu Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password Setting/Changing a User Password Deleting a Supervisor or User Password Power Menu Password on UndockFeatureSettingsComments Boot Menu Feature Action Comments Exit MenuMemory Upgrades Installing Additional Memory Removing Memory Compartment CoverInstalling Memory Removing Memory Removing MemoryTroubleshooting Compaq Web SiteTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause ActionRequested partition does Troubleshooting Software or hardware LCD Troubleshooting PC Card Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting Feature Specification Technical SpecificationsGTX6300MD System Specifications Technical Specifications EnvironmentCompaq Customer Support Preparing for a Technical Support CallLocation Country Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Country Code India IsraelItaly JapanNetherlands New ZealandNorway PolandSweden SwitzerlandTaiwan ThailandWorldwide Telephone Numbers VenezuelaRegulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series NumbersCables Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications European Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien Energy Star Compliance Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeAirline Travel Notice Battery Recycling and Disposal Battery NoticePower Cords Laser Safety Cdrh RegulationsLaser Information FCC Rules and Regulations Part Modem NoticesFCC Regulations Part Canadian Department Of Communications Industry Canada IC NoticeSafety Notices Package Contents Power RequirementsBritish Approvals Board for Telecommunications Babt Statutory NoticesSuitability for Use Ringer Equivalence Number REN Hook FlashGuard Tone Speaker ControlRepeat Attempts Pulse DialingTiming Use as an Extension on an Approved Pabx Bell NoiseAdditional Features Identification of PortsDialing Modes Available FacilitiesTo Telephone Sales International NoticeTo the customer Area Country Approval Number Europe Modem ApprovalsTelecom Network Approvals Asia PacificRegulatory Notices Index Index Index-2Index-3 Index-4