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 Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Guide
 Contents
 Managing Power
 Upgrading Your Computer
Vii
 Using Audio Features
Viii
 Intelligent Manageability
Securing the Computer
 Appendix a
 Appendix B
 Appendix D
Xii
 Text Conventions
Xiii
 Symbols in Text
Xiv About This Guide
Could result in bodily harm or loss of life
Damage to equipment or loss of information
 Finding Information
Identifying Packing Box Contents
Getting Started
 Identifying Hardware Components
2Getting Started
Component
Function
 To-2-prong plug adapter Japan only
 Taking a Look at the Computer
Top Components
Top Components
Component Function
 2Taking a Look at the Computer
Top7Components
 Left Side Components
Left Side Components
 Right Side Components
Right Side Components
4Taking a Look at the Computer
PC Card slot Air intake vents Air exhaust vents
 Opens the computer
Front Components
Front Components
 Rear Components
Rear Components
 Produces sound
Bottom Components
Bottom Components
 8Taking a Look at the Computer
Connecting the Diskette Drive
External Diskette Drive
 Versatile Battery Pack
Disconnecting the Diskette Drive
 Identifying Keyboard1 Components
Using the Keyboard
Using the Pointing Device
 TouchPad Procedures
2Using the Keyboard
Procedure
Navigating with the TouchPad
 Scroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3
Using Hotkeys
Setting TouchPad Preferences
 Switching the Display and Image
Adjusting System Volume
Task
Hotkeys
 Initiating Quick Controls
Setting a Power Conservation Level
Viewing Battery Charge Status
 Adjusting Screen Brightness
Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol
6Using the Keyboard
Displaying System Information
 Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
Toggling thenKeypad On and Off
 8Using the Keyboard
Enabling the Keypad at Startup
 Managing Power
Selecting a Power Source
Selecting a Power Source
Recommended Power Source
 Adapter
2Managing Power
Selecting a Power Source
 Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work
Standby or Hibernation
 4Managing Power
Power/suspend* light turns off
Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work
Result
 Managing Low-Battery Conditions
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions
Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work
Initiate Press Fn + suspend button
 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
6Managing Power
 Charging a Battery Pack
If you are charging the battery pack in the computer
 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
8Managing Power
 Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon
Using the Battery Charge Level Lights
Using the Battery Status Tab
 Using the Power or Power Meter Tab
10Managing Power
Windows 95 and Windows
Windows NT
 Calibrating a Battery Pack
 12Managing Power
Running a Calibration
 Changing the Primary Battery Pack
Battery Pack Location
Computer battery bay
Stopping a Calibration
 Removing the Primary Battery Pack
14Managing Power
 Installing the Primary Battery Pack
 16Managing Power
 Storing the Battery Pack
 Using Power Preferences
Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures
18Managing Power
Storage Time
 Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT
Procedure from Control Panel
Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter Your preferences
 20Managing Power
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT
Set Hibernation timeout
Settings tab, then select the On or Off Button
 Setting Power Preferences in Windows
 Conserving Battery Power
Battery Power Conservation Checklist
22Managing Power
Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off
 Conserving Battery Power in Windows
 Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT
24Managing Power
 Memory
Managing Random Access Memory RAM
Upgrading Your Computer
 Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion Board
2Upgrading Your Computer
Page
 4Upgrading Your Computer
Page
 6Upgrading Your Computer
Hard Drives
Removing the Primary Hard Drive
 Inserting the Primary Hard Drive
 8Upgrading Your Computer
 Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot
Caring for Drives
 10Upgrading Your Computer
Bay
 Docking Devices
 Connecting the Computer
 Disconnecting the Computer
2Mobile Expansion Unit on select models
 Docking and Undocking to a Compatible Docking Device
 4Mobile Expansion Unit on select models
Connecting the AC Adapter
Turning Equipment On and Off
 Connecting External Devices
 6Mobile Expansion Unit on select models
Operating External Devices
Drive Devices
 Drives Support
Removing a MultiBay Device
Drives Support
Bay Device Bay Location
 Inserting a MultiBay Device
8Mobile Expansion Unit on select models
 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
 Configuring the Modem
Recommended Settings
2Using an Internal Modem available on select models
Selecting Communications Software
 Setting Modem Preferences
Using the Modem
Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers
 4Using an Internal Modem available on select models
Installing and loading fax communication software
 Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally
Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter
 6Using an Internal Modem available on select models
Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration
Travel Connection Checklist
Page
 Inserting or Removing a PC Card
Using PC Cards
Configuring a PC Card
 2Using PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
 Removing a PC Card
 4Using PC Cards
 Using Audio Features
Using the Internal Microphone Stereo Speakers
 2Using Audio Features
 Connecting an External Audio Device
Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack
Selecting an Audio Connector
To Connect This Device Use This Jack
 Connecting a Device to Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack
4Using Audio Features
 Adjusting Volume
Using the Fn+F5 hotkeys
 10-1
Using the Infrared Port
Communicating with Infrared
 Enabling the Infrared Port
Configuring the Infrared Port
10-2Using the Infrared Port
 10-3
 Security Features Quick Reference
If You Forget a Password
Security Features Quick Reference
Securing the Computer
 11-2Securing the Computer
Using a Power-On Password
Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password
 Using Quick Controls
Entering a Power-On Password
Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences
11-3
 Using a Setup Password
Initiating QuickLock Manually
Exiting QuickLock
11-4Securing the Computer
 Entering a Setup Password
11-5
 Using DriveLock
11-6Securing the Computer
 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock
11-7
 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive
11-8Securing the Computer
 Disabling a Device
11-9
 Securing the Computer Hard Drive Bay
11-10Securing the Computer
 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock
11-11
 12-1
Intelligent Manageability
Finding Intelligent Manageability Help
 Using Fault Management Alerts
Identifying a Fault Management Alert
Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences
12-2Intelligent Manageability
 Maintenance, Shipping, Travel
Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger
Obtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription
Updating the System
 Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM
13-2Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel
 13-3
Installing a System ROM from a Diskette
Obtaining a System ROM
 13-4Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel
Reinstalling Software
Replacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery
 Caring for the Computer
13-5
 Traveling with the Computer
13-6Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel
 13-7
 14-1
Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
 Using Computer Setup
14-2Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
Selecting from the File Menu
Selecting from the File Menu
 Setup password Power-On password DriveLock passwords
Selecting from the Security Menu
Selecting from the Security Menu
14-3
 14-4Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
Selecting from the Security Menu
 Change the Computer Setup language Boot Options
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
14-5
 Selecting from the Advanced Menu
Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
14-6Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
 Running a Diagnostic Test
14-7
 14-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
 15-1
Troubleshooting
Quick Solutions Checklist
 Solving Audio Problems
Solving Audio Problems
15-2Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
 Headphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces no
Volume needs Multimedia Adjusting
15-3
Sound Software application
 Solving Battery Problems
Solving Battery Problems
15-4Troubleshooting
Problem
 Solving Battery Problems
Replace the battery pack
15-5
No action is required
 15-6Troubleshooting
Battery charge does not last as long as expected
 Solving Drive Problems
Solving Hard Drive Problems
Solving Hard Drive Problems
15-7
 15-8Troubleshooting
Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Problems
Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems
 15-9
Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems
Enable CD-ROM boot ability
 15-10Troubleshooting
Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems
Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems
 Solving Infrared Problems
Solving Infrared Problems
Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems
15-11
 15-12Troubleshooting
Solving Infrared Problems
 Do not move either unit during data transmission
15-13
Movement Orientation
 15-14Troubleshooting
Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
 Solving Memory Problems
Solving Modem Problems
Solving Memory Problems
Solving Modem Problems
 15-16Troubleshooting
Solving Modem Problems
At the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT
Refer to Disabling a Device in Chapter
 Modem is not Responding to Commands from Computer keyboard
15-17
 Telephone
15-18Troubleshooting
Modem does not connect Not connect at highest speed
 15-19
Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow
 15-20Troubleshooting
Restore power, if necessary
Modem loses
Connection Interfering with
 Solving PC Card Problems
Solving PC Card Problems
15-21
Windows 95 or Windows 98 refer
 Solving Power Problems
Solving Power Problems
15-22Troubleshooting
Battery pack may be defective
 Solving Power Problems
15-23
 15-24Troubleshooting
Solving Screen Problems
Solving Screen Problems
 15-25
Solving USB Problems
Solving USB Problems
 15-26Troubleshooting
Windows 95
Up to five tiers
External devices
 Preparing to Call Technical Support
Using the Worldwide Web
Compaq Customer Support
 2Compaq Customer Support
 Worldwide Telephone Numbers
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
Country Location Code Telephone Number Argentina
Australia
 4Compaq Customer Support
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
 Colombia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Eastern Europe, The Middle East Africa
 6Compaq Customer Support
 Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
 8Compaq Customer Support
 Portugal
Russia
Singapore
South Africa
 10Compaq Customer Support
 Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers
Product
Agency Series Number
 Modifications
2Regulatory Notices
 United States only
Canadian Notice
Cables
 Power Cords
Avis Canadien
Japanese Notice Airline Travel Notice
Energy Star Compliance
 Battery Notice
 Laser Safety
Cdrh Regulations
Laser Information
6Regulatory Notices
 Polarization Circular
European Union Notice
Laser Information
 Safety Precautions for Modems
8Regulatory Notices
 Regulations Governing Use of Modems
 10Regulatory Notices
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems
Page
 New Zealand Modem Statements
12Regulatory Notices
 Macrovision Corporation Notice
 When Handling Drives
When Installing Internal Components
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
 Grounding Methods
2Electrostatic Discharge
 Specifications
Computer Dimensions
Computer Dimensions
Operating Environment
 Rated Input Power
Port and COM Port Settings
Rated Input Power
Port and COM Port Settings
 Port and COM Port Settings
Modem Specifications
Modem Specifications
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