Identifying Hardware Components

1Component

2Computer

Hard drive (inserted in computer hard drive bay)

3

Battery pack (inserted in computer battery bay)

4

Weight savers (2)

5

Power cord

6

7AC adapter

Modem cable (internal

8modem models only)

Country-specific modem

9adapter (provided with internal modem models by region as required)

Security screws

:

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

Function

Compaq Armada Personal Computer.

Primary hard drive when used in hard drive bay. Can also be used with an adapter in the MultiBay.

Primary battery pack.

NOTE: The battery pack can be charged and used as shipped, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the battery pack is calibrated.

Protects a vacant MultiBay and DualBay.

Can replace a MultiBay/DualBay device to reduce computer weight.

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

External adapter models: connects AC Adapter to AC electrical outlet.

Converts AC power to DC power.

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

Adapts modem cable for use with non- RJ-11 telephone jacks.

Contains tamper-resistant security screws for hard drive.

Adapts the power cord for use with a 2-prong electrical outlet.

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

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Compaq E500 specifications Identifying Hardware Components, 1Component, Function