Brightness, Displaying System Information | Compaq E500 specs

Brightness

Press Fn+F10 to adjust the brightness of the computer screen with an on-screen 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.

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 not stretched. Text Stretch is the default.

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Compaq E500 specifications Brightness, Displaying System Information, Stretching Text

Contents

Compaq Armada E500 Getting Started Taking a Look At the Computer Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Managing Power Working with Removable Drives Device Bays Using an Internal Modem Available on Select Models Connecting External Devices Using PC Cards Using Audio Features Upgrading the Computer Maintenance & Travel Guidelines Security Features Intelligent Manageability Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting USB Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 Connecting to a Docking Device 10-4 13-1 Appendix a Using this Guide Preface Getting Started Finding Assistance Identifying Packing Box Contents Identifying Hardware Components 1ComponentFunction Or damage to the equipment Computer Front ComponentsFront Components Front Components 3Component Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsComponent1 Function Right Side Components Component7 Function Infrared port Composite TV-Out jack Tilt foot Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Lights Status Indicator Lights Using the Keyboard Using the Pointing Device Identifying1 TouchPad Components Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures Setting TouchPad PreferencesProcedure Task Pointing-Stick Components Navigating with the Pointing-Stick Pointing-Stick Procedures Setting Pointing-Stick Preferences EasyPoint IV pointing stick model Using Hotkeys Hotkeys Quick ReferenceFn+F10 hotkeys, press Scroll Lock⊕Scroll Lock+F10 Task Hotkeys Switching the Image Adjusting System VolumeHotkeys Quick Reference Task Press Fn+F5+M or Setting a Power Conservation Level Viewing Battery StatusAdjusting Panel Contrast Initiating Quick Controls Brightness Displaying System InformationStretching Text Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Fn+Num Lk Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup Using Battery Packs Learning About Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Maximizing Battery Pack LifeRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Storage Time Recycling Used Battery Packs Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge LightSystem Beeps Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Turning Beeps On or Off Managing Power Selecting a Power SourceRecommended Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsUsing Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Managing Power Resolving Low-Battery Conditions If external power is available, do one of the following Charging a Battery Pack If you are charging the battery pack in the computer Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Using the Battery Status TabUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Windows 95 and WindowsWindows NT Calibrating a Battery Pack Battery Number Battery Pack Location Running a Calibration Using Power Preferences Stopping a Calibration Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NT Procedure from Control PanelPreference 14Managing Power Setting Power Preferences in Windows To access most power preference settings-Select Conserving Battery Power Battery Power Conservation ChecklistTurning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Bay Configuration Bay ConfigurationFunctional Bay Devices Supported Power State Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Selecting Diskettes Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted DualBay Devices Inserting a DualBay Device Second Battery Pack Removing a DualBay Device MultiBay Devices Inserting a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive Removing a MultiBay Device Removing a Compact Disc Using the LS-120 Drive Using the Third Battery PackManually Ejecting a Compact Disc Using AN Internal Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Selecting Communication Software Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Uninstalling the ModemUsing the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Travel Connection Checklist Check the telephone line type-the modem requires an 6Using an Internal Modem Available on Select Models Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Television Monitor If you are running Windows 95 or later to ensure that Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Configuring the Infrared Port Enabling the Infrared Port Connecting USB Peripherals Connecting to a Docking Device Using PC Cards PC Card TypesInserting a PC Card 2Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card Changing PC Card Settings Managing PC Card PowerPC Card Device Drivers Zoomed Video Stopping a PC Card Using Audio Features Identifying the Audio ComponentsAudio Components Component1 Using Internal and External Microphones Audio Components Component3 Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Controlling Audio Volume Speaker Ports Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System MemoryChecking the Amount of Memory Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board Inserting a Memory Expansion Board External cables during this step Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading the Computer Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive AdapterAdding an Internal Modem Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive Maintenance and Travel Uidelines Obtaining Customized Update Information With Info MessengerObtaining Software Updates and Enhancements By Subscription Updating the System Displayingn the Version of the Installed System ROM Updating the System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette Obtaining a System ROM Reinstalling Software Caring for the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel Traveling with the Computer If you are traveling internationally Security Features Types of Security Using the Cable Lock Using the Power-On Password Establishing the Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Changing the Power-On Password Country Key Character Deleting the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On Password Using Quick Controls Enabling Quick Controls Using the Setup Password Establishing the Setup Password Entering the Setup Password Changing the Setup Password Deleting the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices User and Master Passwords Overview DriveLock Overview Establishing DriveLock Protection Changing the User or Master Password Removing DriveLock Protection Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability Overview Asset Management Fault Management Fault Management Alerts Configuration Management Security Management Computer Setup Diagnostics Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Using Computer Setup Selecting from the File Menu Begin hereTo do this Selecting from the Security Menu Begin here To do this Selecting from the Advanced Menu Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running a Diagnostic Test Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Solving Audio Problems ProblemSolution Possible Cause Solving Audio Problems Possible Cause Solution 16-4Troubleshooting Solving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Memory Problems Solving Modem Problems ATX3DT Solving ModemProblems Possible Cause Solution ATM1 Modem is connected to a digital line. Note Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Modem Problems 16-18Troubleshooting Solving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems Possible Cause Solving PC Card Problems Solving Power Problems Solving PC Card Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Software Application Problems Solving Pointing Device Problems Solving Infrared Problems There is an interrupt request IRQ conflict Solving Infrared Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving USB Problems Compaq Customer Support Preparing to Call Technical Support Worldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersCountry Location Code Telephone Number Brazil Colombia Greece Korea Norway Sweden Venezuela Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Federal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsCables Canadian Notice Avis CanadienEuropean Notice Battery Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeAirline Travel Notice Energy Star Compliance Power Cords Laser Safety Cdrh RegulationsLaser Information Safety Precautions for Modems Regulations Governing Use of Modems 8Regulatory Notices Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems New Zealand Modem Statements Regulatory Notices B-11 Macrovision Corporation Notice When Handling Removable Drives When Installing Internal ComponentsElectrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Specifications Electrical Ratings for AC Adapter Index Index 2Index Index 4Index Index 6Index QuickRestore CD-ROMs,12-4 8Index Index