Front Components, Opens the computer

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Front Components

Component

Display release latch

Stereo speaker/headphone jack

Microphone jack

Power/suspend light

Function

Opens the computer.

Connects stereo speakers, headphones, or headset audio.

Connects a single sound channel microphone.

On: Power is turned on.

Off: Power is turned off.

Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.

NOTE: The power/suspend light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only source of power available to the computer reaches a critical low-battery condition while Hibernation is disabled.

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Contents

Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers Documentation Survey Business Reply Mail First Edition June Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Armada M300 Series Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Guide Contents Managing Power Vii Upgrading Your Computer Viii Using Audio Features Securing the Computer Intelligent Manageability Appendix a Appendix B Xii Appendix D Xiii Text Conventions Damage to equipment or loss of information Symbols in TextXiv About This Guide Could result in bodily harm or loss of life Finding Information Identifying Packing Box ContentsGetting Started Function Identifying Hardware Components2Getting Started Component To-2-prong plug adapter Japan only Component Function Taking a Look at the ComputerTop Components Top Components Top7Components 2Taking a Look at the Computer Left Side Components Left Side Components PC Card slot Air intake vents Air exhaust vents Right Side ComponentsRight Side Components 4Taking a Look at the Computer Opens the computer Front ComponentsFront Components Rear Components Rear Components Produces sound Bottom ComponentsBottom Components 8Taking a Look at the Computer Connecting the Diskette DriveExternal Diskette Drive Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Versatile Battery Pack Identifying Keyboard1 Components Using the KeyboardUsing the Pointing Device Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures2Using the Keyboard Procedure Scroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Using HotkeysSetting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Switching the Display and ImageAdjusting System Volume Task Initiating Quick Controls Setting a Power Conservation LevelViewing Battery Charge Status Displaying System Information Adjusting Screen BrightnessEnabling the Eurocurrency Symbol 6Using the Keyboard Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadToggling thenKeypad On and Off Enabling the Keypad at Startup 8Using the Keyboard Recommended Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Selecting a Power Source Adapter 2Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Standby or Hibernation Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Result 4Managing PowerPower/suspend* light turns off Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Initiate Press Fn + suspend button Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work 6Managing Power Resolving Low-Battery Conditions If you are charging the battery pack in the computer Charging a Battery Pack 8Managing Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Using the Battery Charge Level LightsUsing the Battery Status Tab Windows NT Using the Power or Power Meter Tab10Managing Power Windows 95 and Windows Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration 12Managing Power Stopping a Calibration Changing the Primary Battery PackBattery Pack Location Computer battery bay 14Managing Power Removing the Primary Battery Pack Installing the Primary Battery Pack 16Managing Power Storing the Battery Pack Storage Time Using Power PreferencesRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures 18Managing Power Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter Your preferences Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NTSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Procedure from Control Panel Settings tab, then select the On or Off Button 20Managing PowerSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Set Hibernation timeout Setting Power Preferences in Windows Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery PowerBattery Power Conservation Checklist 22Managing Power Conserving Battery Power in Windows 24Managing Power Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Memory 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 MultiBoot Bay 10Upgrading Your Computer Docking Devices Connecting the Computer 2Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Disconnecting the Computer Docking 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 Bay Device Bay Location Drives SupportRemoving a MultiBay Device Drives Support 8Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Inserting a MultiBay Device Removing 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 Selecting Communications Software Configuring the ModemRecommended Settings 2Using an Internal Modem available on select models Setting Modem Preferences Using the ModemUsing Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Installing and loading fax communication software 4Using an Internal Modem available on select models Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally 6Using 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 Cards Removing a PC Card 4Using PC Cards Using the Internal Microphone Stereo Speakers Using Audio Features 2Using Audio Features To Connect This Device Use This Jack Connecting an External Audio DeviceConnecting a Device to the Microphone Jack Selecting an Audio Connector 4Using Audio Features Connecting a Device to Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack Using the Fn+F5 hotkeys Adjusting Volume 10-1 Using the Infrared PortCommunicating with Infrared Enabling the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared Port10-2Using the Infrared Port 10-3 Securing the Computer Security Features Quick ReferenceIf You Forget a Password Security Features Quick Reference 11-2Securing the Computer Using a Power-On PasswordSetting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password 11-3 Using Quick ControlsEntering a Power-On Password Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences 11-4Securing the Computer Using a Setup PasswordInitiating QuickLock Manually Exiting QuickLock 11-5 Entering a Setup Password 11-6Securing the Computer Using DriveLock 11-7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock 11-8Securing the Computer Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 11-9 Disabling a Device 11-10Securing the Computer Securing the Computer Hard Drive Bay 11-11 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 12-1 Intelligent ManageabilityFinding Intelligent Manageability Help 12-2Intelligent Manageability Using Fault Management AlertsIdentifying a Fault Management Alert Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences Updating the System Maintenance, Shipping, TravelObtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Obtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription 13-2Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM 13-3 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 Computer Traveling 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 Selecting from the File Menu Using Computer Setup14-2Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the File Menu 14-3 Setup password Power-On password DriveLock passwordsSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Security Menu 14-4Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 14-5 Change the Computer Setup language Boot OptionsSelecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows14-6Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 14-7 Running a Diagnostic Test 14-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 15-1 TroubleshootingQuick Solutions Checklist Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems 15-2Troubleshooting Sound Software application Headphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces noVolume needs Multimedia Adjusting 15-3 Problem Solving Battery ProblemsSolving Battery Problems 15-4Troubleshooting No action is required Solving Battery ProblemsReplace the battery pack 15-5 Battery charge does not last as long as expected 15-6Troubleshooting 15-7 Solving Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems 15-8Troubleshooting 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 15-11 Solving Infrared ProblemsSolving Infrared Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solving Infrared Problems 15-12Troubleshooting Do 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 Modem Problems Solving Memory Problems Refer to Disabling a Device in Chapter 15-16TroubleshootingSolving Modem Problems At the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT 15-17 Modem is not Responding to Commands from Computer keyboard Telephone 15-18TroubleshootingModem does not connect Not connect at highest speed Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow 15-19 Connection Interfering with 15-20TroubleshootingRestore power, if necessary Modem loses Windows 95 or Windows 98 refer Solving PC Card ProblemsSolving PC Card Problems 15-21 Battery pack may be defective Solving Power ProblemsSolving Power Problems 15-22Troubleshooting 15-23 Solving Power Problems 15-24Troubleshooting Solving Screen ProblemsSolving Screen Problems 15-25 Solving USB ProblemsSolving USB Problems External devices 15-26TroubleshootingWindows 95 Up to five tiers Preparing to Call Technical Support Using the Worldwide WebCompaq Customer Support 2Compaq Customer Support Australia Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Telephone Number Argentina Worldwide Telephone Numbers 4Compaq Customer Support Eastern Europe, The Middle East Africa ColombiaCzech Republic Denmark 6Compaq Customer Support Korea IsraelItaly Japan 8Compaq Customer Support South Africa PortugalRussia Singapore 10Compaq Customer Support Agency Series Number Regulatory NoticesRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Product 2Regulatory Notices Modifications United States only Canadian NoticeCables Energy Star Compliance Power CordsAvis Canadien Japanese Notice Airline Travel Notice Battery Notice 6Regulatory Notices Laser SafetyCdrh Regulations Laser Information Polarization Circular European Union NoticeLaser Information 8Regulatory Notices Safety Precautions for Modems Regulations Governing Use of Modems 10Regulatory Notices Telephone Consumer Protection ActCanadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems Page 12Regulatory Notices New Zealand Modem Statements Macrovision Corporation Notice Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Electrostatic Discharge 2Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Operating Environment SpecificationsComputer Dimensions Computer Dimensions Port and COM Port Settings Rated Input PowerPort and COM Port Settings Rated Input Power Port and COM Port Settings Modem SpecificationsModem Specifications Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Reference, Armada Quick, online Index-9 Index-10 Index-11 Index-12 Index-13