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Compaq Compaq Armada M300 Series, First Edition June Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq Armada M300 Series

Reference Guide

First Edition (June 1999)

Part Number 113733-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq manual Compaq Armada M300 Series, First Edition June Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers Documentation Survey Business Reply Mail Compaq Armada M300 Series First Edition June Part Number Compaq Computer CorporationCompaq Armada M300 Series Reference Guide Contents Managing Power Upgrading Your Computer ViiUsing Audio Features ViiiIntelligent Manageability Securing the ComputerAppendix a Appendix B Appendix D XiiText Conventions XiiiSymbols in Text Xiv About This GuideCould result in bodily harm or loss of life Damage to equipment or loss of informationGetting Started Identifying Packing Box ContentsFinding Information Identifying Hardware Components 2Getting StartedComponent FunctionTo-2-prong plug adapter Japan only Taking a Look at the Computer Top ComponentsTop Components Component Function2Taking a Look at the Computer Top7ComponentsLeft 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 Versatile Battery Pack Disconnecting the Diskette DriveUsing the Pointing Device Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard1 Components TouchPad Procedures 2Using the KeyboardProcedure Navigating with the TouchPadSetting TouchPad Preferences Using HotkeysScroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Switching the Display and Image Adjusting System VolumeTask HotkeysViewing Battery Charge Status Setting a Power Conservation LevelInitiating Quick Controls Adjusting Screen Brightness Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol6Using the Keyboard Displaying System InformationToggling thenKeypad On and Off Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadOperating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys 8Using the Keyboard Enabling the Keypad at StartupManaging Power Selecting a Power SourceSelecting a Power Source Recommended Power SourceSelecting a Power Source 2Managing PowerAdapter Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Standby or Hibernation4Managing Power Power/suspend* light turns offBeginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work ResultManaging Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsBeginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Initiate Press Fn + suspend buttonResolving Low-Battery Conditions 6Managing PowerCharging a Battery Pack If you are charging the battery pack in the computerMonitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 8Managing PowerUsing the Battery Status Tab Using the Battery Charge Level LightsUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Using the Power or Power Meter Tab 10Managing PowerWindows 95 and Windows Windows NTCalibrating a Battery Pack 12Managing Power Running a CalibrationChanging the Primary Battery Pack Battery Pack LocationComputer battery bay Stopping a CalibrationRemoving the Primary Battery Pack 14Managing PowerInstalling the Primary Battery Pack 16Managing Power Storing the Battery Pack Using Power Preferences Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures18Managing 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 preferences20Managing Power Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NTSet Hibernation timeout Settings tab, then select the On or Off ButtonSetting Power Preferences in Windows Conserving Battery Power Battery Power Conservation Checklist22Managing Power Turning Auto Insert Notification On or OffConserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 24Managing PowerUpgrading Your Computer Managing Random Access Memory RAMMemory Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board 2Upgrading Your ComputerPage 4Upgrading Your Computer Page Removing the Primary Hard Drive Hard Drives6Upgrading Your Computer Inserting the Primary Hard Drive 8Upgrading Your Computer Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Caring for Drives10Upgrading Your Computer BayDocking Devices Connecting the Computer Disconnecting the Computer 2Mobile Expansion Unit on select modelsDocking 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 Drives Support Removing a MultiBay DeviceDrives Support Bay Device Bay LocationInserting a MultiBay Device 8Mobile Expansion Unit on select modelsRemoving 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 Configuring the Modem Recommended Settings2Using an Internal Modem available on select models Selecting Communications SoftwareUsing Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using the ModemSetting Modem Preferences 4Using an Internal Modem available on select models Installing and loading fax communication softwareUsing the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem AdapterTravel 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 2Using PC Cards Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card 4Using PC Cards Using Audio Features Using the Internal Microphone Stereo Speakers2Using Audio Features Connecting an External Audio Device Connecting a Device to the Microphone JackSelecting an Audio Connector To Connect This Device Use This JackConnecting a Device to Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack 4Using Audio FeaturesAdjusting Volume Using the Fn+F5 hotkeysCommunicating with Infrared Using the Infrared Port10-1 10-2Using the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared PortEnabling the Infrared Port 10-3 Security Features Quick Reference If You Forget a PasswordSecurity Features Quick Reference Securing the ComputerSetting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password Using a Power-On Password11-2Securing the Computer Using Quick Controls Entering a Power-On PasswordSetting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences 11-3Using a Setup Password Initiating QuickLock ManuallyExiting QuickLock 11-4Securing the ComputerEntering a Setup Password 11-5Using DriveLock 11-6Securing the ComputerProtecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock 11-7Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 11-8Securing the ComputerDisabling a Device 11-9Securing the Computer Hard Drive Bay 11-10Securing the ComputerConnecting an Optional Cable Lock 11-11Finding Intelligent Manageability Help Intelligent Manageability12-1 Using Fault Management Alerts Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences 12-2Intelligent ManageabilityMaintenance, Shipping, Travel Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info MessengerObtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription Updating the SystemDisplaying the Version of the Installed System ROM 13-2Maintenance, Shipping, and TravelObtaining a System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette13-3 Replacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery Reinstalling Software13-4Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Caring for the Computer 13-5Preparing 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 Using Computer Setup 14-2Configuration and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting from the File Menu Selecting from the File MenuSetup password Power-On password DriveLock passwords Selecting from the Security MenuSelecting from the Security Menu 14-314-4Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the Security MenuChange the Computer Setup language Boot Options Selecting from the Advanced MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu 14-514-6Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Using Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsSelecting from the Advanced Menu Running a Diagnostic Test 14-714-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Quick Solutions Checklist Troubleshooting15-1 Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems15-2Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionHeadphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces no Volume needs Multimedia Adjusting15-3 Sound Software applicationSolving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems15-4Troubleshooting ProblemSolving Battery Problems Replace the battery pack15-5 No action is required15-6Troubleshooting Battery charge does not last as long as expectedSolving Drive Problems Solving Hard 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 15-1115-12Troubleshooting Solving Infrared ProblemsMovement Orientation 15-13Do not move either unit during data transmission Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems15-14Troubleshooting Solving Memory Problems Solving Modem ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Modem Problems15-16Troubleshooting Solving Modem ProblemsAt the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT Refer to Disabling a Device in ChapterModem is not Responding to Commands from Computer keyboard 15-17Modem does not connect Not connect at highest speed 15-18TroubleshootingTelephone 15-19 Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow15-20Troubleshooting Restore power, if necessaryModem 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 defectiveSolving Power Problems 15-23Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems15-24Troubleshooting Solving USB Problems Solving USB Problems15-25 15-26Troubleshooting Windows 95Up 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 Australia4Compaq Customer Support Worldwide Telephone NumbersColombia Czech RepublicDenmark Eastern Europe, The Middle East Africa6Compaq Customer Support Israel ItalyJapan Korea8Compaq Customer Support Portugal RussiaSingapore South Africa10Compaq Customer Support Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series NumbersProduct Agency Series NumberModifications 2Regulatory NoticesCables Canadian NoticeUnited States only Power Cords Avis CanadienJapanese Notice Airline Travel Notice Energy Star ComplianceBattery Notice Laser Safety Cdrh RegulationsLaser Information 6Regulatory NoticesLaser Information European Union NoticePolarization Circular Safety Precautions for Modems 8Regulatory NoticesRegulations Governing Use of Modems Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act10Regulatory Notices Page New Zealand Modem Statements 12Regulatory NoticesMacrovision Corporation Notice When Handling Drives When Installing Internal ComponentsElectrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods 2Electrostatic DischargeSpecifications Computer DimensionsComputer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsModem Specifications Modem SpecificationsPort and COM Port Settings Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Index-9 Reference, Armada Quick, onlineIndex-10 Index-11 Index-12 Index-13