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HP e500s manual Adjusting Brightness, Displaying System Information, Stretching Text

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Adjusting Brightness

Press Fn+F10 to adjust the brightness of the computer screen with an on-screen slide button or with the arrow keys.

Displaying System Information

Press Fn+Esc to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers.

NOTE: The number beside System BIOS is the version number of your system ROM.

Stretching Text

When the computer is running MS-DOS under Windows and the desktop area resolution is set lower than the display resolution, press Fn+T to toggle the image between Text Stretch, which stretches the text to fill more of the screen, and not stretched. Text Stretch is the default.

Using the Keyboard 2-9

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HP e500s manual Adjusting Brightness, Displaying System Information, Stretching Text

Contents

Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide Contents Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Changing the Processor Performance Mode Uninstalling Modem Drivers 10-1 11-1 13-1 Appendix a Top Components Taking a Look AT ComputerTop Components FunctionTop Components 3Component Left Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsRight Side Components Infrared port Composite TV-Out jack Tilt footRear Components Rear ComponentsBottom Components Bottom ComponentsStatus Indicator Lights Status Indicator LightsIdentifying1 TouchPad Components Using the KeyboardUsing the Pointing Device Task Procedure Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad ProceduresSetting TouchPad Preferences Pointing-Stick Components Navigating with the Pointing-Stick Pointing-Stick Procedures TaskSetting Pointing-Stick Preferences EasyPoint IV pointing stick modelTask Hotkeys Using HotkeysHotkeys Quick Reference Hotkeys Quick Reference Task Switching the ImageAdjusting System Volume Press Fn+F5+M orAdjusting Panel Contrast Setting a Power Conservation LevelViewing Battery Status Initiating Quick ControlsStretching Text Adjusting BrightnessDisplaying System Information Fn+Num Lk Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadTogglingn the Keypad On and Off Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at StartupEasy Access Buttons Available on Select Models Easy Access ButtonsAdding Easy Access Buttons Schemes Changing Easy Access Buttons Schemes Deleting Easy Access Buttons SchemesDisabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons Programming the External Keyboard Internet Buttons16Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Learning About Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Charging Battery PacksInserting and Removing Primary Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery PackInserting the Primary Battery Pack Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Storing a Battery PackMaximizing Battery Pack Life Storage TimeSystem Beeps Recycling Used Battery PacksBeeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Turning Beeps On or OffRecommended Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure ResultUsing Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsResolving Low-Battery Conditions If external power is available, do one of the followingCharging a Battery Pack If you are charging the battery pack in the computerTo increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackUsing the Battery Status Tab Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Windows 2000 Professional select Start⊕Windows NT Windows 95 and WindowsWindows 2000 Professional Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Windows 2000 Professional selectCalibrating a Battery Pack Battery Number Battery Pack Location Running a CalibrationStopping a Calibration Using Power Preferences Preference Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NTProcedure from Control Panel Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend To enable or disable Hibernation-Select the Hibernation tab Setting Power Preferences in WindowsTo access most power preference settings-Select Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Using the SpeedStep Window Setting SpeedStep PreferencesCombining Performance Modes with Other Power Settings Changing Performance ModesSetting SpeedStep Preferences Preference ProcedurePreference Procedure Battery Power Conservation Checklist Conserving Battery PowerUsing the SpeedStep Icon SpeedStep Icon TasksConserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows 2000 Professional Conserving Battery Power in Windows NTFunctional Bay Devices Supported Power State Bay ConfigurationBay Configuration Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Inserting a DualBay Device Selecting DiskettesDualBay Devices Type of Drive Diskettes AcceptedSecond Battery Pack Removing a DualBay DeviceMultiBay Devices Inserting a MultiBay DeviceUsing a Second Hard Drive Removing a MultiBay DeviceUsing the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Removing a CD or DVDManually Ejecting a CD or DVD Using the LS-120 DriveUsing the Third Battery Pack Using AN Internal Modem Connecting the Modem CableSetting up the Modem Windows NT Selecting Communication SoftwareLoading a Lotus Script File To use Lotus ccMail 7.0, Lotus Notes, or MicrosoftTo load a script file for Lotus Notes version 4.x or later Loading a Microsoft MS-Mail 3.2 Remote Script File Configuring the ModemModem initialization string-AT&F COM port settings Word length-SelectUsing Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem AdapterSelecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Travel Connection ChecklistReinstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows NTUninstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\Win9xTo uninstall modem drivers Uninstalling Modem Drivers Windows NTReinstalling Modem Drivers Windows NT Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting the Network CableAccessing the Network at Startup Turning a LAN Connection On and OffTo reinstall LAN drivers Reinstalling LAN and Modem Drivers Windows 95 and WindowsTo uninstall LAN drivers Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows 95 or WindowsTo reinstall modem drivers Confirming the Network Protocol Windows 95 or WindowsUninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows NT Reinstalling Windows NT Networking Reinstalling LAN Drivers Windows NT \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\NT40\SetupConnecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting an External MonitorIf you are running Windows NT 4.0 to ensure that Connecting a Television MonitorIf you are running Windows 95 or later to ensure that Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing DeviceConnecting a Serial Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Configuring the Infrared Port Enabling the Infrared PortConnecting USB Peripherals Connecting to a Docking DeviceInserting a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types 2Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card Changing PC Card Settings PC Card Device DriversStopping a PC Card Managing PC Card PowerZoomed Video Audio Components Using Audio FeaturesIdentifying the Audio Components Component1Using Internal and External Microphones Audio Components Component3Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Controlling Audio VolumeSpeaker Ports Checking the Amount of Memory Upgrading the ComputerUpgrading System Memory This unit only supports Sdram Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion BoardInserting a Memory Expansion Board Remove the security screw from the bottom of the computerExternal cables during this step Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading the Computer Adding an Internal Modem Upgrading the Hard DriveAttaching a Hard Drive Adapter Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard DriveObtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription Maintenance and Travel GuidelinesObtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Updating the SystemDisplayingn the Version of the Installed System ROM Updating the System ROMInstalling a System ROM from a Diskette Obtaining a System ROMReinstalling Software Caring for the ComputerPreparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel Traveling with the ComputerVoltage converter kit sold for appliances Security Features Types of SecurityUsing the Cable Lock Using the Power-On Password Establishing the Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Changing the Power-On Password Country Key CharacterDeleting the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On PasswordUsing Quick Controls Enabling Quick Controls Using the Setup PasswordEstablishing the Setup Password Entering the Setup Password F10Changing the Setup Password Deleting the Setup PasswordEnabling and Disabling Devices DriveLock OverviewUser and Master Passwords Overview Establishing DriveLock Protection EnterChanging the User or Master Password Select Protection Disable Type your current master password Removing DriveLock ProtectionCompaq Computer Security Windows 2000 Professional Setting Port SecuritySetting Boot Start-Up Security Displaying or Entering System Information Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability OverviewAsset Management Fault Management Fault Management AlertsConfiguration Management Security ManagementComputer Setup Diagnostics Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsUsing Computer Setup Begin here Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu To do thisBegin here To do this Selecting from the Advanced MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here Selecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here To do this Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running a Diagnostic TestComputer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ChecklistSolving Basic Problems Solving Audio ProblemsPage CONFIG.SYS Ensure that microphone is Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving CD Drive Problems Solving DVD Drive Problems Solving DVD Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Drive at all times in case of errors or failures Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Internet Problems AOLSolving Keyboard Problems Solving LAN ProblemsSolving LAN Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Microsoft Software Problems CabsSolving Modem Problems ATX3DTSolving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Excess Line ATS10=150, then press Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems Possible Cause Solution Compaq-qualified PC Cards Solving Pointing Device Problems Solving Power Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Product Key Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems Without saving your Solving Software Application Problems Solving USB Problems Compaq Customer Support Preparing to Call Technical SupportCountry Location Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone Numbers Indonesia General Information United States Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series NumbersCables Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Canadian Notice Avis CanadienAirline Travel Notice European NoticeJapanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Battery Notice Energy Star ComplianceCdrh Regulations Power CordsLaser Safety Laser Information Safety Precautions for Modems Regulations Governing Use of ModemsTelephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems New Zealand Modem Statements Macrovision Corporation Notice Electrostatic Discharge When Handling Removable DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Preventing Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Pecifications Electrical Ratings for AC AdapterIndex Index2Index Index 4Index Index Changing Index 8Index SpeedStep Icon TouchPad Zoomed video