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Compaq manual Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers

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Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers Documentation Survey Business Reply Mail First Edition June Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Armada M300 SeriesCompaq Armada M300 Series Reference Guide Contents Managing Power Vii Upgrading Your ComputerViii Using Audio FeaturesSecuring the Computer Intelligent ManageabilityAppendix a Appendix B Xii Appendix DXiii Text ConventionsXiv About This Guide Symbols in TextCould result in bodily harm or loss of life Damage to equipment or loss of informationGetting Started Identifying Packing Box ContentsFinding Information 2Getting Started Identifying Hardware ComponentsComponent FunctionTo-2-prong plug adapter Japan only Top Components Taking a Look at the ComputerTop Components Component FunctionTop7Components 2Taking a Look at the ComputerLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side Components4Taking a Look at the Computer PC Card slot Air intake vents Air exhaust ventsFront Components Front ComponentsOpens the computer Rear Components Rear ComponentsBottom Components Bottom ComponentsProduces sound External Diskette Drive Connecting the Diskette Drive8Taking a Look at the Computer Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Versatile Battery PackUsing the Pointing Device Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard1 Components 2Using the Keyboard TouchPad ProceduresProcedure Navigating with the TouchPadSetting TouchPad Preferences Using HotkeysScroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Adjusting System Volume Switching the Display and ImageTask HotkeysViewing Battery Charge Status Setting a Power Conservation LevelInitiating Quick Controls Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol Adjusting Screen Brightness6Using the Keyboard Displaying System InformationToggling thenKeypad On and Off Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadOperating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup 8Using the KeyboardSelecting a Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Recommended Power SourceSelecting a Power Source 2Managing PowerAdapter Standby or Hibernation Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your WorkPower/suspend* light turns off 4Managing PowerBeginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work ResultIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsBeginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Initiate Press Fn + suspend button6Managing Power Resolving Low-Battery ConditionsIf you are charging the battery pack in the computer Charging a Battery Pack8Managing Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackUsing the Battery Status Tab Using the Battery Charge Level LightsUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon 10Managing Power Using the Power or Power Meter TabWindows 95 and Windows Windows NTCalibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration 12Managing PowerBattery Pack Location Changing the Primary Battery PackComputer battery bay Stopping a Calibration14Managing Power Removing the Primary Battery PackInstalling the Primary Battery Pack 16Managing Power Storing the Battery Pack Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Using Power Preferences18Managing Power Storage TimeSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NTProcedure from Control Panel Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter Your preferencesSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT 20Managing PowerSet Hibernation timeout Settings tab, then select the On or Off ButtonSetting Power Preferences in Windows Battery Power Conservation Checklist Conserving Battery Power22Managing Power Turning Auto Insert Notification On or OffConserving Battery Power in Windows 24Managing Power Conserving Battery Power in Windows NTUpgrading Your Computer Managing Random Access Memory RAMMemory 2Upgrading Your Computer Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion BoardPage 4Upgrading Your Computer Page Removing the Primary Hard Drive Hard Drives6Upgrading Your Computer Inserting the Primary Hard Drive 8Upgrading Your Computer Caring for Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBootBay 10Upgrading Your ComputerDocking Devices Connecting the Computer 2Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Disconnecting the ComputerDocking and Undocking to a Compatible Docking Device Turning Equipment On and Off Connecting the AC Adapter4Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Connecting External Devices Drive Devices Operating External Devices6Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Removing a MultiBay Device Drives SupportDrives Support Bay Device Bay Location8Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Inserting a MultiBay DeviceRemoving the Diskette Drive from Diskette Drive Bay 10Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Inserting the Diskette Drive into the Diskette Drive Bay Connecting the Modem Cable Recommended Settings Configuring the Modem2Using an Internal Modem available on select models Selecting Communications SoftwareUsing Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using the ModemSetting Modem Preferences Installing and loading fax communication software 4Using an Internal Modem available on select modelsUsing a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyTravel Connection Checklist Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration6Using an Internal Modem available on select models Page Configuring a PC Card Using PC CardsInserting or Removing a PC Card Inserting a PC Card 2Using PC CardsRemoving a PC Card 4Using PC Cards Using the Internal Microphone Stereo Speakers Using Audio Features2Using Audio Features Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack Connecting an External Audio DeviceSelecting an Audio Connector To Connect This Device Use This Jack4Using Audio Features Connecting a Device to Stereo Speaker/Headphone JackUsing the Fn+F5 hotkeys Adjusting VolumeCommunicating with Infrared Using the Infrared Port10-1 10-2Using the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared PortEnabling the Infrared Port 10-3 If You Forget a Password Security Features Quick ReferenceSecurity Features Quick Reference Securing the ComputerSetting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password Using a Power-On Password11-2Securing the Computer Entering a Power-On Password Using Quick ControlsSetting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences 11-3Initiating QuickLock Manually Using a Setup PasswordExiting QuickLock 11-4Securing the Computer11-5 Entering a Setup Password11-6Securing the Computer Using DriveLock11-7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock11-8Securing the Computer Accessing a Protected Hard Drive11-9 Disabling a Device11-10Securing the Computer Securing the Computer Hard Drive Bay11-11 Connecting an Optional Cable LockFinding Intelligent Manageability Help Intelligent Manageability12-1 Identifying a Fault Management Alert Using Fault Management AlertsSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences 12-2Intelligent ManageabilityObtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Maintenance, Shipping, TravelObtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription Updating the System13-2Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROMObtaining a System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette13-3 Replacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery Reinstalling Software13-4Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel 13-5 Caring for the ComputerPreparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel 13-6Maintenance, Shipping, and TravelTraveling with the Computer 13-7 Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities14-1 14-2Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer SetupSelecting from the File Menu Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu Setup password Power-On password DriveLock passwordsSelecting from the Security Menu 14-3Selecting from the Security Menu 14-4Configuration and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting from the Advanced Menu Change the Computer Setup language Boot OptionsSelecting from the Advanced Menu 14-514-6Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Using Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsSelecting from the Advanced Menu 14-7 Running a Diagnostic Test14-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Quick Solutions Checklist Troubleshooting15-1 Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems15-2Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionVolume needs Multimedia Adjusting Headphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces no15-3 Sound Software applicationSolving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems15-4Troubleshooting ProblemReplace the battery pack Solving Battery Problems15-5 No action is requiredBattery charge does not last as long as expected 15-6TroubleshootingSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems 15-7Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Problems15-8Troubleshooting Enable CD-ROM boot ability Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems15-9 Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems15-10Troubleshooting Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared ProblemsSolving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems 15-11Solving Infrared Problems 15-12TroubleshootingMovement Orientation 15-13Do not move either unit during data transmission Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems15-14Troubleshooting Solving Modem Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Modem ProblemsSolving Modem Problems 15-16TroubleshootingAt the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT Refer to Disabling a Device in Chapter15-17 Modem is not Responding to Commands from Computer keyboardModem does not connect Not connect at highest speed 15-18TroubleshootingTelephone Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow 15-19Restore power, if necessary 15-20TroubleshootingModem loses Connection Interfering withSolving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems15-21 Windows 95 or Windows 98 referSolving Power Problems Solving Power Problems15-22Troubleshooting Battery pack may be defective15-23 Solving Power ProblemsSolving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems15-24Troubleshooting Solving USB Problems Solving USB Problems15-25 Windows 95 15-26TroubleshootingUp to five tiers External devicesCompaq Customer Support Using the Worldwide WebPreparing to Call Technical Support 2Compaq Customer Support Worldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersCountry Location Code Telephone Number Argentina AustraliaWorldwide Telephone Numbers 4Compaq Customer SupportCzech Republic ColombiaDenmark Eastern Europe, The Middle East Africa6Compaq Customer Support Italy IsraelJapan Korea8Compaq Customer Support Russia PortugalSingapore South Africa10Compaq Customer Support Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory NoticesProduct Agency Series Number2Regulatory Notices ModificationsCables Canadian NoticeUnited States only Avis Canadien Power CordsJapanese Notice Airline Travel Notice Energy Star ComplianceBattery Notice Cdrh Regulations Laser SafetyLaser Information 6Regulatory NoticesLaser Information European Union NoticePolarization Circular 8Regulatory Notices Safety Precautions for ModemsRegulations Governing Use of Modems Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act10Regulatory Notices Page 12Regulatory Notices New Zealand Modem StatementsMacrovision Corporation Notice When Installing Internal Components When Handling DrivesElectrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Discharge2Electrostatic Discharge Grounding MethodsComputer Dimensions SpecificationsComputer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentPort and COM Port Settings Rated Input PowerRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsModem Specifications Modem SpecificationsPort and COM Port Settings Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Reference, Armada Quick, online Index-9Index-10 Index-11 Index-12 Index-13