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Serial Devices

The following illustration and procedures describe connecting a serial device to the serial port.

1.If the computer is on, press the suspend button to initiate Suspend.

2.Connect one end of the signal cable to the serial connector on the device.

3.Connect the other end of the signal cable to the serial connector on the rear panel of the computer.

Connecting a Serial Device to the Computer

4.Plug the printer power cord of the device into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

5.Press the suspend button or slide the power switch to the right to exit Suspend.

6.Turn on the device.

IMPORTANT: If a new serial device does not work, double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel for help on installing device drivers.

5-2Connecting External Desktop Equipment

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Compaq LTE 5000 manual Serial Devices

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Beyond Setup Modifications Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice Cables Avis Canadien European NoticeCanadian Notice German Ergonomics Notice Laser Safety Japanese Notice Airline Travel NoticeCdrh Regulations Laser Information Teac CD-40 E-900-U Contents Basic Operating, Maintenance, and Travel Guidelines Using Battery Packs Connecting External Desktop Equipment Working with Removable Drives Installing an Optional Memory Expansion Board Using PC CardsUsing Audio Equipment Running Computer Setup Running Compaq Diagnostics TroubleshootingIntelligent Manageability Xiv Contents Where to Find Information Symbols and Conventions Used in This GuideBefore You Begin Compaq Support Ordering Backup Diskettes Preparing for a Technical Support Call Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Telephone Number General Fax Compaq Care CenterCompaq Care Center Fax FaxPaq Country Location Code Telephone Number Windows 95 Support FaxStationGeneral Information Technical Support PaqFax Poland General Information FaxPaq QuickLine Bulletin Board General Information 0990-13445658-2-953-6944 Taking a Look at the Computer Preinstalled Software Backing Up the Preinstalled Software Interior Components MemoryIncreasing RAM Memory Exterior Components Components on the Front and Right Side Component Function Diskette drive in the MultiBay is being accessed Components on the Front and Right SideAn external monitor is actively displaying information Ventilation intake Stereo speakers Brightness control Built-in microphone for the multimedia sound system Components on the Rear and Left Side For customer support Serial connector Parallel connectorSerial number Headphone jack Stereo line-in jack Keyboard and EasyPoint Pointing Device EasyPoint II Pointing Device Mouse Buttons Customizing the Pointing Device Replacing the Pointing Device Cap Identifying Keyboard Features Keyboard Features Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Using Text StretchHotkeys Hotkeys Key Fn+F6 Power Sources Connecting to an External Power Source Connecting the AC Adapter Disconnecting from an External Power Source Connecting the Automobile Adapter Power Controls Power ControlsTurning On the Computer Caring for the Computer Turning Off the Computer Traveling and Shipping Guidelines Air Travel International Travel Shipping Using Battery Packs Extending Battery Pack Operating Time Battery Gauge Icons and Battery Light Enhancing Battery Gauge Accuracy Identifying and Resolving Low-Battery Condition Replacing Battery Packs Removing a Battery Pack from the Computer Removing a Battery Pack from the Computer Inserting a Battery Pack into the Computer Charging Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs in the ComputerCharging Battery Packs in Expansion Bases Charging Battery Packs Outside Normal Operating Conditions Storing Battery Packs Recycling Used Battery Packs Connecting External Desktop Equipment Serial Devices Parallel Devices External Monitor Connecting External Desktop Equipment External Keyboard, Numeric Keypad, or PS/2 Mouse MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base Sliding Open the External Options Connector Cover Sliding the Computer into the Expansion Base Using the Docking Lever to Dock the Computer Undocking the Computer from the Expansion Bases Using the Ethernet Connectors on the Expansion Base Attaching an Optional Security Cable Lock Connecting External Desktop Equipment Infrared Port on the Computer Preparing for an Infrared Connection Working with Removable Drives Number and Supported Locations For Removable Components Removable NumberSupported Locations Supported Caring for Removable Drives Placing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrying Case Working with Removable Drives Dedicated Hard Drive Bay Securing a Drive in the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay Removing a Hard Drive from the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay Removing the Hard Drive from the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay Inserting a Hard Drive into the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay Inserting the Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Computer MultiBay Securing a Drive in the Computer MultiBay Inserting a Hard Drive into the Computer MultiBay Page 14Working with Removable Drives Removing a Hard Drive from the Computer MultiBay Inserting a CD-ROM Drive into the Computer MultiBay Removing a CD-ROM Drive from the Computer MultiBay Operating a CD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM Drive Removing a CD from the CD-ROM Drive Opening the CD Loading Tray Manually Accessing a Diskette Drive in the Expansion Base Inserting a Diskette Drive into the Computer MultiBay Inserting the Diskette Drive into the Computer MultiBay Removing a Diskette Drive from the Computer MultiBay Using a Diskette Drive Using Additional Hard Drives Using LTE 5000 Hard DrivesUsing LTE Elite Hard Drives Working with Removable Drives Inserting into the Expansion Base MultiBay Changing the Boot Drive 30Working with Removable Drives Using PC Cards Using PC Cards in Windows Installing Card-Specific Device Drivers Formatting Storage PC Cards Using PC Cards in MS-DOS Mode Atainit d Inserting a PC Card Push the PC Card door in to close it Removing a PC Card Using Audio Equipment Using the Built-In Audio Equipment Volume Control Internal Stereo Speakers Connecting Optional External Audio Equipment Internal MicrophoneStereo Speaker/Headphone Jack Stereo Line-In Jack Mono Microphone Jack Installing an Optional Memory Expansion Board Open the connector door on the rear panel of the computer Inserting a Memory Expansion Board into the Memory Slot Running Computer Setup Default Initialization MenuOption Power Menu Option DefaultPorts Menu 10-4Running Computer Setup Setup Password Disabled EnabledSecurity Menu Power-On Password Exit Menu QuickLock/QuickBlankDevice Disabling Customizing Computer Settings Power ManagementComputer Setup Power Management Windows 95 Power Properties Suspend Security Features Hibernation Running Compaq Diagnostics Computer Checkup Test 11-2Running Compaq Diagnostics View System Information Inspect ROM Fault Management Intelligent ManageabilityAsset Management Security Management Troubleshooting Checklist for Minor Problems Solving Audio Problems ProblemSolutions Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems Problem Probable Cause Solutions Due to charging After charging Battery gauge is Not charge Temperature extremesBattery pack is at end of its life. Replace battery pack Information Battery pack, or a charged Memory was lost Battery pack has partially Off or disabledIs draining the battery Recharge the battery pack Cannot read a Solving CD-ROM Drive ProblemsCD-ROM drive Compact disc CD-ROM drive Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems Cannot read a Used Drive Diskette Diskette is defective or Bootable diskette is notComputer Setup Damaged Solving Hard Drive Problems Problem Probable Cause Solving Hardware Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems Probable CauseProblem Probable Cause Solutionss Solving Infrared Problems Cause Solutions Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Memory Problems Solving PC Card Problems PC Card slots are disabledCard sound effects Solving Pointing Device Problems Solving PC Card Problems CauseProblem CauseSolutions Solving Power Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems This is typical no action is required Power-On Self-Test Error Messages Power-On Self-Test Error Messages A-1 Keyboard failed the self-test command Message DescriptionReal time-clock is not ticking Possibly by a power loss MessageSpecified in Cmos RAM Fatal Error Messages Message Description Beep CodeWalking bit test of Cmos RAM locations 0E Hex 3F Hex failed Beep Beep Code Sequence Meaning Specifications ComputerMetric Computer Specifications Inch Color TFT Svga Display Inch Color STN Svga Display 70 CD/M2 @ 4 mA Height 17.48 cm Width 23.24 cm64K 288 x 0.288 mm Panel 256K System Inch Color TFT 1024x768 DisplayHeight 18.43 cm Width 24.58 cm 70 CD/M2 @ 5 mA Hard Drive 810 MB 35 GB 16 GB Diskette Drive High density Low density 6X CD-ROM Drive Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack Lithium Ion Battery Pack Keyboard/Mouse Connector Connector Pin AssignmentsSerial Connector Connector Pin Signal Parallel Connector Pin Signal External Monitor Connector PC Card Pcmcia Connector Signal PinGround Address bit Data bit Left Channel Output Digital waveformRight Channel Output Microphone Input External Options Connector OSC CRT ID Bit Battery 1 VoltageReserved System Data Bit Mouse Data Ground Midi 8Connector Pin Assignments 200 Battery 1 Voltage 179 System Address Bit 196 DC Voltage Input 180 197 Two-Prong, Double-Insulated Power Cord Set Requirements Power Cord Set Requirements Accredited Applicable Country Agency Two-Prong, Double-Insulated Power Cord Set Requirements D-3 Three-Prong Grounded Power Cord Set Requirements 2Three-Prong Grounded Power Cord Set Requirements Three-Prong Grounded Power Cord Set Requirements E-3 Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Index Index 2Index Index 4Index Index 6Index Index 8Index Index Index Index Index