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Compaq M300 manual 8Upgrading Your Computer

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3.Slide the hard drive into the bay until the connector is seated 1, then push the drive’s front bezel down to secure the drive2.

4. Insert the hard drive screw into the computer 3.

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Compaq M300 manual 8Upgrading Your Computer

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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 ConventionsDamage to equipment or loss of information Symbols in TextXiv About This Guide Could result in bodily harm or loss of lifeGetting Started Identifying Packing Box ContentsFinding Information Function Identifying Hardware Components2Getting Started ComponentTo-2-prong plug adapter Japan only Component Function Taking a Look at the ComputerTop Components Top ComponentsTop7Components 2Taking a Look at the ComputerLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsPC Card slot Air intake vents Air exhaust vents Right Side ComponentsRight Side Components 4Taking a Look at the ComputerFront 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 Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures2Using the Keyboard ProcedureSetting TouchPad Preferences Using HotkeysScroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Hotkeys Switching the Display and ImageAdjusting System Volume TaskViewing Battery Charge Status Setting a Power Conservation LevelInitiating Quick Controls Displaying System Information Adjusting Screen BrightnessEnabling the Eurocurrency Symbol 6Using the KeyboardToggling thenKeypad On and Off Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadOperating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup 8Using the KeyboardRecommended Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Selecting a Power SourceSelecting a Power Source 2Managing PowerAdapter Standby or Hibernation Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your WorkResult 4Managing PowerPower/suspend* light turns off Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your WorkInitiate Press Fn + suspend button Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work6Managing 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 Windows NT Using the Power or Power Meter Tab10Managing Power Windows 95 and WindowsCalibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration 12Managing PowerStopping a Calibration Changing the Primary Battery PackBattery Pack Location Computer battery bay14Managing Power Removing the Primary Battery PackInstalling the Primary Battery Pack 16Managing Power Storing the Battery Pack Storage Time Using Power PreferencesRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures 18Managing PowerSettings 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 PanelSettings tab, then select the On or Off Button 20Managing PowerSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Set Hibernation timeoutSetting Power Preferences in Windows Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery PowerBattery Power Conservation Checklist 22Managing PowerConserving 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 Bay Device Bay Location Drives SupportRemoving a MultiBay Device Drives Support8Mobile 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 Selecting Communications Software Configuring the ModemRecommended Settings 2Using an Internal Modem available on select modelsUsing 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 To Connect This Device Use This Jack Connecting an External Audio DeviceConnecting a Device to the Microphone Jack Selecting an Audio Connector4Using 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 Securing the Computer Security Features Quick ReferenceIf You Forget a Password Security Features Quick ReferenceSetting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password Using a Power-On Password11-2Securing the Computer 11-3 Using Quick ControlsEntering a Power-On Password Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences11-4Securing the Computer Using a Setup PasswordInitiating QuickLock Manually Exiting QuickLock11-5 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 12-2Intelligent Manageability Using Fault Management AlertsIdentifying a Fault Management Alert Setting Fault Management Alert PreferencesUpdating the System Maintenance, Shipping, TravelObtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Obtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription13-2Maintenance, 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 Selecting from the File Menu Using Computer Setup14-2Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the File Menu14-3 Setup password Power-On password DriveLock passwordsSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Security MenuSelecting from the Security Menu 14-4Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities14-5 Change the Computer Setup language Boot OptionsSelecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu14-6Configuration 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 Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems 15-2TroubleshootingSound Software application Headphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces noVolume needs Multimedia Adjusting 15-3Problem Solving Battery ProblemsSolving Battery Problems 15-4TroubleshootingNo action is required Solving Battery ProblemsReplace the battery pack 15-5Battery charge does not last as long as expected 15-6Troubleshooting15-7 Solving Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSolving 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 15-11 Solving Infrared ProblemsSolving Infrared Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive ProblemsSolving 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 Modem Problems Solving Memory ProblemsRefer to Disabling a Device in Chapter 15-16TroubleshootingSolving Modem Problems At the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT15-17 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 15-19Connection Interfering with 15-20TroubleshootingRestore power, if necessary Modem losesWindows 95 or Windows 98 refer Solving PC Card ProblemsSolving PC Card Problems 15-21Battery pack may be defective Solving Power ProblemsSolving Power Problems 15-22Troubleshooting15-23 Solving Power ProblemsSolving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems15-24Troubleshooting Solving USB Problems Solving USB Problems15-25 External devices 15-26TroubleshootingWindows 95 Up to five tiersCompaq Customer Support Using the Worldwide WebPreparing to Call Technical Support 2Compaq Customer Support Australia Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Telephone Number ArgentinaWorldwide Telephone Numbers 4Compaq Customer SupportEastern Europe, The Middle East Africa ColombiaCzech Republic Denmark6Compaq Customer Support Korea IsraelItaly Japan8Compaq Customer Support South Africa PortugalRussia Singapore10Compaq Customer Support Agency Series Number Regulatory NoticesRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Product2Regulatory Notices ModificationsCables Canadian NoticeUnited States only Energy Star Compliance Power CordsAvis Canadien Japanese Notice Airline Travel NoticeBattery Notice 6Regulatory Notices Laser SafetyCdrh Regulations Laser InformationLaser 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 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Electrostatic Discharge2Electrostatic Discharge Grounding MethodsOperating Environment SpecificationsComputer Dimensions Computer DimensionsPort and COM Port Settings Rated Input PowerPort and COM Port Settings Rated Input PowerModem 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