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Compaq M300 manual Selecting from the Advanced Menu, 14-5, Language or press F2

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Selecting from the Advanced Menu

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Language (or press F2)

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Change the Computer Setup language.

Boot Options

Enable/disable

■ QuickBoot, which starts the computer more quickly by eliminating some startup tests. (If you suspect a memory failure and want to test memory automatically during startup, you may want to disable QuickBoot.)

■ MultiBoot, which enables you to set a startup sequence that can include any drives and PCI network adapters in the system. For instructions, refer to “Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot” in Chapter 5.

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Compaq M300 Selecting from the Advanced Menu, 14-5, Language or press F2, Change the Computer Setup language Boot Options

Contents

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 informationFinding Information Identifying Packing Box ContentsGetting Started 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 ventsOpens the computer Front ComponentsFront Components Rear Components Rear ComponentsProduces sound Bottom ComponentsBottom Components 8Taking a Look at the Computer Connecting the Diskette DriveExternal Diskette Drive Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Versatile Battery PackIdentifying Keyboard1 Components Using the KeyboardUsing the Pointing Device 2Using the Keyboard TouchPad ProceduresProcedure Navigating with the TouchPadScroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Using HotkeysSetting TouchPad Preferences Adjusting System Volume Switching the Display and ImageTask HotkeysInitiating Quick Controls Setting a Power Conservation LevelViewing Battery Charge Status Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol Adjusting Screen Brightness6Using the Keyboard Displaying System InformationOperating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadToggling thenKeypad On and Off Enabling the Keypad at Startup 8Using the KeyboardSelecting a Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Recommended Power SourceAdapter 2Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source 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 Meter or Power Meter Icon Using the Battery Charge Level LightsUsing the Battery Status Tab 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 NTMemory Managing Random Access Memory RAMUpgrading Your Computer 2Upgrading Your Computer Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion BoardPage 4Upgrading Your Computer Page 6Upgrading Your Computer Hard DrivesRemoving the Primary Hard Drive 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 4Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Connecting the AC AdapterTurning Equipment On and Off Connecting External Devices 6Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Operating External DevicesDrive Devices 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 SoftwareSetting Modem Preferences Using the ModemUsing Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Installing and loading fax communication software 4Using an Internal Modem available on select modelsUsing a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally6Using an Internal Modem available on select models Selecting a Country-Specific Modem ConfigurationTravel Connection Checklist Page Inserting or Removing a PC Card Using PC CardsConfiguring 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 Volume10-1 Using the Infrared PortCommunicating with Infrared Enabling the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared Port10-2Using the Infrared Port 10-3 If You Forget a Password Security Features Quick ReferenceSecurity Features Quick Reference Securing the Computer11-2Securing the Computer Using a Power-On PasswordSetting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password 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 Lock12-1 Intelligent ManageabilityFinding Intelligent Manageability Help 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 ROM13-3 Installing a System ROM from a DisketteObtaining a System ROM 13-4Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Reinstalling SoftwareReplacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery 13-5 Caring for the ComputerTraveling with the Computer 13-6Maintenance, Shipping, and TravelPreparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel 13-7 14-1 Configuration and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 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 14-5Selecting from the Advanced Menu Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows14-6Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 14-7 Running a Diagnostic Test14-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 15-1 TroubleshootingQuick Solutions Checklist 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 15-715-8Troubleshooting Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive ProblemsSolving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems 15-9 Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive ProblemsEnable CD-ROM boot ability 15-10Troubleshooting Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive ProblemsSolving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared ProblemsSolving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems 15-11Solving Infrared Problems 15-12TroubleshootingDo not move either unit during data transmission 15-13Movement Orientation 15-14Troubleshooting Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 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 keyboardTelephone 15-18TroubleshootingModem does not connect Not connect at highest speed 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 Problems15-24Troubleshooting Solving Screen ProblemsSolving Screen Problems 15-25 Solving USB ProblemsSolving USB Problems Windows 95 15-26TroubleshootingUp to five tiers External devicesPreparing to Call Technical Support Using the Worldwide WebCompaq Customer 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 ModificationsUnited States only Canadian NoticeCables Avis Canadien Power CordsJapanese Notice Airline Travel Notice Energy Star ComplianceBattery Notice Cdrh Regulations Laser SafetyLaser Information 6Regulatory NoticesPolarization Circular European Union NoticeLaser Information 8Regulatory Notices Safety Precautions for ModemsRegulations Governing Use of Modems 10Regulatory Notices Telephone Consumer Protection ActCanadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems 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 SettingsPort and COM Port Settings Modem SpecificationsModem Specifications 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