HP n400c manual Upgrading Memory

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Computer Upgrades and Add-ons

3.Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove all battery packs from the computer.

4.Use a T8 screwdriver to remove screws. As you remove screws from the computer, place them away from the work area to prevent loss.

Upgrading Memory

Your computer comes with random access memory (RAM) preinstalled in a memory expansion slot under the palm rest. You can increase the RAM in your computer with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. Memory expansion boards can be installed in the memory expansion slots on the bottom of your computer or under the palm rest.

To view the amount of RAM in the system:

Windows 98 and Windows Me—Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics.

Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000—Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Compaq Diagnostics.

When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file also increases. Windows 98 manages this increase. If the computer is running Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 and you experience problems with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space for the larger hibernation file.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition April Part Number Contents Battery Packs External Device Connections Specifications Hardware and Software Setup Setting up the HardwareHardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide Hardware and Software Setup Hardware Guide Setting Up the Software Read the following guidelines, then set up the softwareAfter Software Setup Hardware and Software Setup Front Panel Components Look at the ComputerFront Panel Components Top Components Top ComponentsLight, Button, or Component Function Top Components Top Components Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsDevice for wireless communication Left Side Components Left Side ComponentsLeft Side Components Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Look at the Computer Using the TouchPad TouchPad Models Keyboard and Pointing DevicesUsing the Pointing Stick Pointing Stick Models Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys Fn KeyHotkeys Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures Shortcut KeysAdjust System Volume Fn+F5 Set Power Conservation Level Fn+F7 Stretch Text Fn+T Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric KeypadConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Disabling the Numeric KeypadEnabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup Using the Easy Access Buttons Keyboard and Pointing Devices Battery Packs Charging Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing a Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery PackBattery Packs Hardware Guide Replacing an Optional External Battery Pack Hardware Guide Battery Packs Hardware Guide Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery PackCaring for Drives DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Drives Hardware Guide Drives Hardware Guide Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Inserting a Hard DriveEnabling Bootable Media and Devices for MultiBoot Using the Default Search Sequence Hardware Guide Selecting a MultiBoot Utility Planning Changes to the Startup SequenceChanging the Startup Sequence Computer Setup Setting a Continuing Startup SequenceSetting the MultiBoot Express Prompt Responding to the Express Boot MenuChanging the Startup Sequence Compaq Computer Security Drives Using Audio Features Audio and VideoConnecting a Stereo Speaker/Headphone Audio ComponentsConnecting a Microphone Adjusting VolumeUsing Video Features Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-Out Jack Changing the Video Mode Connecting an External Monitor External Device ConnectionsConnecting a Video Device Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared EquipmentInfrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared PortConnecting a Docking Base Connecting USB EquipmentAttaching a Mobile Expansion Unit Connecting a Modem or NIC Connecting to Wireless DevicesExternal Device Connections Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Before Removing or Installing ComponentsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Installing a Memory Expansion Board on the System Board Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading or Adding a Modem or NIC Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Computer Upgrades and Add-ons Hardware Guide Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving Energy Attaching the Mobile Expansion Unit Installing Additional Device DriversDocking Bases Using an External Diskette Drive Connecting the External Diskette DriveDisconnecting the External Diskette Drive Adding a Second Battery PackAdding Wireless Devices Upgrading the Hard DriveRegulatory Agency Series Numbers SpecificationsAgency Series Numbers Computer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Power Input Port and COM Port SettingsModem Specifications COM2Index Index Hardware Guide USB